2CELLOS - "The Trooper" | First Time Hearing

[@kelleysw]

Their version of Thunderstruck is insane, you should definitely watch that.

[@alanfoster6589]

Seconded.

[@RoseVampireGirl4]

YES its my favorite from them

[@vasalbur]

My favorite of theirs

[@sarakyong]

Sixth supporting comment for this request!

[@olit4481]

"I have so many questions.....and I've forgotten all of them so let's go back to watching them" and i immediately smashed that like button 😂 entertaining

[@Mongolenfreak]

same

[@jgspeaks]

2 Cellos does an amazing Thunderstruck!

[@stevenmurphy2445]

It's going hard is the short answer. There are lots of grades of horse hair used to make bows, each has a unique sound so the ease of fraying has a lot to do with the sound you are trying to get as well a just playing hard. their cover of thunderstruck is pretty epic.

[@RoseVampireGirl4]

They also do have a tendency to break their bows though lol 😂

[@markpalio5786]

Played Cello In High School And Had A Bow With Worn Hairs And The Harder I Played It WOULDN'T Squeal! They Use Their Bows UP!!

[@shaylajones5936]

I was going to your channel when you first started watching Pentatonix and now you're watching 2 cellos and I literally love it

[@jasenyoface7555]

I want it ALL!

[@shaylajones5936]

@@jasenyoface7555 I'm kinda honored that you responded! I just start watching a couple days ago and you are already one of my favorite yt channels

[@masterseanwit3594]

This was exactly what I did, I saw his getting into PTX, Home Free, and Voiceplay. Now 2 Cellos? It's amazing!!

[@marcgarrett4401]

His Pentatonix reactions was mentioned in a Pentatonix Facebook group, so he got a lot of people watching from there, I'm guessing.

[@shaylajones5936]

@@marcgarrett4401 he was just in my reccomend here

[@JaneDoe-lu1tt]

As a cellist, I can tell you that what the are playing is so technically insane it raise it 100 levels. They go through several bows a show because they play so hard and close to the bridge in order to get the guitar sound. Check out their very first video "Welcome to the Jungle," "Despacito," and "Thunderstruck" if you want your mind blown!

[@JaneDoe-lu1tt]

I've seen them twice in concert as well as PTX. Both groups are unbelievable live!

[@Hrefn]

I love watching people's reaction the first time they ever hear the 2Cellos!

[@helenastuhec4941]

Me tooooo ♥️

[@feniks310368]

Hi I just want to say that I am from Croatia and I am soooo happy that you react to this two amazing guys...I love them so much because they are so talented and their performances are so unique....The truth is that Dimash brought me to your channel and since I am fan of Dimash I subscribed and now new surprise...2Cellos hahha....great reaction and looking for more Dimash and 2 Cellos soon...Greetings from Croatia :))))))))))))9

[@aniasplit54]

Pozdravljam iz Splita. 👋

[@madameevycat]

It's one thing to watch their music videos (which are bomb, by the way)... it's another experience entirely to watch a live performance. 10/10 would recommend 🤘

[@geriatricptxer2362]

I saw them in Vegas when they performed with Elton John. It was wonderful. I agree about watching their cover of Smooth Criminal. It's great as well.

[@debscott7580]

these guys are unlimited if i could watch no other music for the rest of my life i would be happy watching these guys, all their styles and collaborations

[@sarahluty7083]

You should check out their version of Thunderstruck! So glad you discovered Two Cellos!

[@StaySiren]

The frayed bowstring happens gradually when anyone plays with strings, but they play really aggressively and end up breaking the fine hair (usually horsehair I believe) as they go. While I haven’t seen them live (though I was supposed to a couple years ago), I would assume that they have to get a new bowstring every 1-2 songs.

[@DeeDee80]

Saw them live and they are insane. They did not get a new bowstring every 2 songs, but they still changed them quite often. They just shred them. I saw them with a full live orchestra and their drummer that is also unreal. One example here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJvMZq2soNqofMk. Their are very funny and interact really well with the public. Unfortunately I saw them in Belgrade and they were speaking serbian so I could not understand a thing :)

[@sanja1313]

You are right in all.. I went to maybe 10-15 of their concerts.. It is madness I tell you.. Love them!!!

[@sanja1313]

@@DeeDee80 they were speaking Croatian not Serbian

[@StaySiren]

Thanks for telling me! I was just guessing based on how much they shred.

[@DeeDee80]

@@sanja1313 Belgrade is in Serbia so I guess they either spoke in serbian or the public knew croatian. They are part of the former Yougoslavia so I guess they speak both? I do not know either so I couldn't tell.

[@Blue-rl5dp]

These guys are worth watching no matter what they play. I'll watch anything they put out there.

[@jillianmyerly4517]

2Cellos Smooth Criminal or their Highway to Hell cover. Their Welcome to the Jungle is also incredible!!

[@RoseVampireGirl4]

YES❤️

[@oldmanjimh3165]

Master artists and performers. Have loved these guys for years.

[@alym346]

OMG! This two ❤️❤️

[@teesiemom]

2Cellos totally rock, dude! Been watching them for several years. Love it! And yeah, how's fray the harder you play.

[@anessalyn1035]

please react to their cover of smooth criminal by Michael Jackson or Smells like Teen Spirit by Nirvana

[@cassg7305]

Yes this. I would also add Thunderstruck. They’re all amazing

[@aliciatangotweety4815]

Seeing them in concert a couple years ago in St Louis, MO was mind-blowing!

[@mordenwyldanebonbolt8729]

Elton John performed with these guys, did an interview where he said he loved their passion for music (and wanted them in his band). They've got a video of a cover of Thunderstruck, which should not be missed. (And deeper down the rabbithole....)

[@Naliweable]

100% agree with other people commenting here, you've got to listen to 2Cellos' Thunderstruck, it really is something.

[@nisselee328]

That blew my mind! Kevin from PTX plays the cello and beat boxes at the same time. He is amazing!

[@valerieconsoer6050]

You’ve gotta hear their Smooth Criminal cover! It’s amazing and ROCK WORTHY!!

[@MEGQuilts]

Just found your channel this week and I'm loving it! Please try out 2Cellos 'Thunderstruck,' too. It always makes me giggle, then bounce. And, yes, their bows are shredding because they're playing so intensely.

[@richtsje9961]

Yess , great choice , they are amazing !! Never seen anyone play the cello like they do !

[@kristiejenner9693]

I’ve been watching a lot of reactors during this lockdown and you are the only one I’ve seen react to 2 Cellos. I would love to see you react to more of their brilliant music and amazing videos. Besides the one already mentioned, a couple of other great ones are They Don’t Really Care About Us and Smells Like Teen Spirit.

[@CrimFerret]

When you thrash that hard with the bows, the horsehair that they are strung with tend to break. I imagine they have to switch to new bows a few times during a concert. Ending up with the frayed bows is sort of one of their signatures though.

[@TARider2]

I love how even when they're playing the classical stuff they're still just rocking out hard, so awesome

[@graceelizabeth3050]

I saw them last year in Texas. They are insanely talented and just plain insane on stage. If you get a chance to see them, absolutely do it.

[@anniekirby9082]

Love these guys they rock!

[@oceansoul085]

Anytime you blend classical and metal you have definitely got my attention, and as expected they did not disappoint. Boys shredded the heck outta their poor bows, though.

[@koolie4601]

Alright. The Trooper is one of my favorite songs to listen to, espically when studying. When you have a spare chance please, please, please check out Peter Hollens and Tim Foust's covers of Misty Mountains and Sound of Silence!!! Tim has such a deep rich voice and harmonizes SO WELL with Peter.

[@cra-craintenn6327]

Incredible, aren't they! 😮😮💖💖

[@billiemchone515]

Their Thunderstruck is insane!!

[@ShadowShiranui]

I like your expression 👍🏻 It's the same as the crowd. First skeptical about classical music on a rock concert. And then the music kicks in your like Hell yeah 🤟🏻🤣

[@triciaswanstrom6931]

I really enjoy your enthusiasm for music! As a professional musician I appreciate what you're doing! I think you're fantastic! If you haven't done twenty one pilots heathens, you should! Also, Aha! by Pentatonix is an early some of theirs and one of my favorites. Their Christmas stuff is also amazing! Keep up the good work!

[@katrinadavis8762]

Love 2 cellos, thier AC/DC cover is fire

[@charlesheld3725]

Nobody reacts to it but their cover of Hysteria is literally insane

[@raskalkat9092]

These guys are freaking amazing live.

[@Phlippan87]

The bows break gradually, especially with their aggressive style. They do an awesome rendition of Thunderstruck. Another idea for your world tour: Loïc Nottet - Million Eyes. Loïc is an amazing, multitalented guy from Belgium

[@kathys6402]

So happy to see you do this, and so hope you do more. The bow is fraying because of the way they play. They probably spend a fortune on bows. Thank you & you have a new subscriber.

[@sun0famitch]

Personal favorite of 2 Cellos is their rendition of Mombasa. It's off the Inception soundtrack, but it goes so hard.

[@susanbhros5380]

Love the 2Cellos they are unbelievable

[@janemcginnis-glynn9234]

Over & over again, I say, “ I have an old woman’s crush on them. “. Tremendous, as always…

[@craigholman1231]

Bow hairs (horse tail hair often) break occasionally. The way they play, they go through about a bow per number. One guy is from Serbia, the other from Croatia. Both are conservatory trained. Shortly after their Smooth Criminal video, Elton John hired them to join his band on tour. They are wonderful!

[@sanja1313]

Actually they are both Croatian.. But I agree they are amazing

[@craigholman1231]

You're right. They apparently are both Croatian. I've had that wrong for years.

[@sanja1313]

@@craigholman1231 I have seen them on so many concerts.. I live in Zadar, Croatia.

[@helenastuhec4941]

Luka is from Slovenia ♥️

[@donnaorapallo5216]

Their videos are pretty amazing. You should check them out. The brow stings actually fray because they do play hard!

[@gardnersoul3149]

He frayed his bow during the opening XD!!!!!! ROCK ON!!!! I LOVE TWO CELLOS

[@sanhestar]

2Cellos are a real rabbit hole to dive into. They have covered songs by Michael Jackson, AC/DC, Sting, U2, Queen, Paul McCartney, Nirvana, Johnny Cash and many others. They also recorded one whole album with soundtracks only. I'd recommend also watching their earlier videos which lack in technical backup but are full of ingenuity, wit and humor. F.e. their cover of Johnny Cash's "Hurt" or Mombasa from the movie Inception.

[@afirechildify]

So I am like you I love all types of music. I came across Tokyo Myers. He won Britain’s got talent. His audition for the show is incredible. He is so talented and he just uses drums and piano. He layers them. But you will not be disappointed at all. Stay safe.

[@ivanamilenkovic9950]

love this reaction

[@michellecole6325]

They also did an amazing version of the theme song from Game of Thrones

[@Doublebarreledsimian]

Brother I am enjoying these videos with artists I would never normally hear. So will recommend one that you might already know but if ya don't he is one hell of an artist. A beat boxer from down under Tom Thumb. His rendition of Grandma's hands is just amazing.

[@MichelleB-yy8ge]

Now you have another concert to get tickets for when concerts are a thing again. 😉 I'd like to see them sometime myself. If you are a Pirates of the Caribbean fan check out their rendition of the theme music for that.

[@aniasplit54]

I'm sorry, but there is no more 2CELLOS. They disband some time ago. I think about 2 years.😭

[@MichelleB-yy8ge]

@@aniasplit54 They came to my hometown last year as part of their tour. Unfortunately I wasn't able to go. I did read where they plan to reunite in 2021 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the duo. The same story made mention of doing both individual projects as well as 2Cellos after that but for now they aren't planning any major tours together. We can all hope they decide to tour again someday.

[@amandasamson4513]

recently discovered these guys and the'ye amazing

[@pixieangel4261]

I'd watch their cover of Highway to Hell with Steve Vai, it's kinda awesome. I'm also partial to their version of Despacito and the Game of Thrones theme

[@markpalio5786]

Just Clicked The 1000th Like! Yes I'm A MAIDEN Fan-Since I've Seen MAIDEN On 14 Different Tours!!

[@baskervillebee6097]

Acoustic strings are different from electric strings, but bows must be the same. 2 Cellos. The Show Must Go On video. Wow!

[@LBG420]

Lol ur reaction to this is golden, these guys are beyond f****** amazing

[@StaySiren]

I was hoping you’d watch 2Cellos eventually!

[@lachimiste1]

These guys do a rendition of NIN’s “Hurt” that will make you weep. Thunderstruck’s an amazing romp, and so is this, but Hurt will wreck you.

[@bullterrier4110]

Their version of Smells like Teen Spirit live is awsome.

[@davidhuckaby832]

Check out Thunderstruck 2 cellos play with 16th century clothes. I cried and laughed at the same time. Notice the audience at the end of performance!!!

[@auroredecoster5128]

I can tell you by the title of the video that it will rock

[@Anjalena]

These guys are grandmaster cello players (like Kevin from Pentatonix, by the way, who created his own technique called cello-boxing which is a mix of beatboxing while playing cello). They went from acoustic to electric cellos in this. Watching these guys in concert is like watching a rock band play. You definitely need to listen to Purple Haze (Yes THAT Purple Haze!) and Thunderstruck. They've got Guns n Roses covers. They toured with Elton John for a while before going on their own. The start of their popularity was when they uploaded them playing Michael Jackson's Smooth Criminal.

[@nneichan9353]

Expectations! Assumptions!

[@ispecter3]

Have you heard of Apocalyptica? They were some of the first that played rock on the cello and made it popular a couple decades ago. They covered a lot of Metallica as well as produced some original pieces.

[@reginafromtexas2314]

I halfway expected Bruce to run out and start singing!!

[@igman3878]

Hey Jase, 2Cellos were together for close to 10 years and they have now both gone solo. They are extraordinary.Believe it or not they are better live! Try Mombasa in Japan or Highway to Hell , Smooth Criminal. They have a huge catalogue. You can't go wrong watching and hearing them.

[@aniasplit54]

I'm sorry there is no more 2CELLOS. They disband some time ago. But there is some good music of this guys. I suggest you to check MV for "Game of throne". It's really great. Love from Croatia.💜

[@ElphabaWasFramed]

Now that you know 2 cellos I would love to recommend Lola Astanova from Uzbekistan. She is a pianist and has a duet with Stjepan Hauser ( the one in this video who crowd surfs with his cello) where they cover Bohemian Rhapsody. Maybe it will add another pin to the map.

[@jelinenanashi9466]

Again, hot damn! Another awesome group to check out! The cello was played so hard that the strings were breaking under the friction. It's common but not to that extent unless you're playing that instrument hard! Okay, since you enjoyed this one I have a couple for you to check out: 1) Kevin Olusola (PTX) cover of Down where he is insanity on the cello and 2) Shatter Me by Lindsey Stirling (violinist) and Lzzy Hale (Halestorm). She's not just any violinist but considers herself a dubstep violinist who was classically trained (like Kevin) and is amazing! Great suggestions and a great reaction! 🤘

[@americalost5100]

Check out their Thunderstruck performance. Funny and mind blowing

[@auroredecoster5128]

For the bow it can happen to have some that brake off sometimes but for them it clearly is a artistic choice. You can go years without any hair breaking normally. It is a way to rock 🤘

[@susanwilkerson7220]

Welcome to their world!

[@kerryburbank6180]

Freaking awesome

[@buddasquirrel]

Thanks Tony.

[@waylandwebb1942]

That was cool!

[@dragonlove1]

You should listen to their version of Thunderstruck. It is by far my favorite of theirs. Also the video is hilarious.

[@andrewpratorius6865]

Just goes to show you can rock out with any instrument

[@chasenicotre8853]

Another song to check out by 2 cellos is their thunderstruck cover

[@randomperson1943]

I died when they brought it up an octave!

[@DravenGal]

I'm going to vote for their version of "Smooth Criminal" on Glee here too!

[@leslieholland7843]

Jase, please watch Thunderstruck, the original video, where they are in period costume. I wanna see your face...

[@Texastigerdigsdetects]

It’s frayed by their masterful but violent technique

[@robinrobbins8755]

2CELLOS - Highway To Hell feat. Steve Vai [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

[@bertpainter8385]

These guys were awesome. That's talent right there. I'm glad I took time to watch this. Thanks for all your reactions. I'm shocked at some of the artists you've reacted to I haven't heard of yet. I'm really shock how far you've come in so short a time with doing these reactions. I don't think I've seen anyone get this many subscribers and viewers in the time you have. Kudos to you. I have a few requests to add to your growing list. After watching "The Warning" I thought you should also see "Liliac". They also do a cover of "Enter Sandman" but I didn't feel it appropriate since you saw The Warning do it. Shame because it's a good one. Liliac kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKuQdqiLgqlmaZo "Piece of my Heart" cover Courtney Hadwin "Sucker" kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3eYZJqhjpV9n68 Don't want to miss this girl rocker. She will surprise anyone who hasn't yet watched her perform. Probably the best all around performer today and only 15. 14 in this one. Angelina Jordan "I put a spell on you" kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKipnaJ5hb2tedU Like bluesy jazz covers from a 10 year old that will make you think "Can this be happening"? All these artist are extremely versatile in their styles/genres. They don't just do one style well, they do them all extremely well. If you get to do reactions to them that would be great. But if not, then try to watch these videos I'm pretty sure you'll want do other of them. I put them on a level of Haley Reinhart. Meaning you will be in awe.

[@Hermioneswish]

They appear in Glee performing Smooth Criminal it’s definitely worth a look.

[@andreasbuttner2085]

The cello bows are strung with horsehair. They use the hair of a ponytail for this 😀

[@Xandrosi]

Horse hair between two clips under tension is how cello bows are made. Over time and use, it's normal for an occasional bow hair to come out of the clip. However, the physical intensity that these guys are using destroys the bow hair fast. My daughter plays cello. Cellists pretty uniformly react first to the music and then comment "those poor bows!"

[@jgspeaks]

You have to check out a group called Walk Off the Earth. Super talented, super fun.

[@toddleavitt3366]

Yes they play so hard it tears up thier bows

[@nm84ncsu]

Literally shredding

[@davidhuckaby832]

The hair on the bow is made from the tail of the horse as it is corse-microscopically curls. By playing so aggressively, these hairs break even on violins.

[@maguritegeist6231]

A whole new meaning to Shredding...

[@caitlin_little_life]

you should watch 2cellos thunderstruck cover. it's insane!!

[@marcgarrett4401]

Two Cellos play Thunderstruck. I think you will like that.

[@-m-n-s-]

recommend - Thunderstruck by Steve'n'Seagulls (LIVE) :)

[@drazenfrkovic91]

You should check them out live