A Day with Chaichana the Elephant - Piano for Elephants Behind-the-Scenes

⬇︎Please read more below⬇︎ To my viewers and subscribers. Uppermost in my mind is the hope you’ve all been taking good care of yourselves, and are safe and well.
About this video: A journalist recently showed interest in sharing our piano for elephant clips with a bull rescue elephant called Chaichana on her platform. Additional clips of behind-the-scene activities with Chaichana were needed, so, my wife Khwan made this video to support her story.
This year has been a particularly dry year In Thailand. At Elephants World we haven’t seen rain for the best part of half a year. Due to the drought growing enough food for our 22 elephants has been difficult.
At Elephants World, the foreign visitor numbers have dropped dramatically in recent weeks. Many elephant camps in Thailand have been forced to close.
At Elephants World we are committed to working for our elephants - come what may - during this challenging time.
11 VIDEOS - PIANO FOR CHAICHANA:
1) Calm Piano Music Relaxes Restless Bull Elephant
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2) Classical Piano for Powerful Bull Elephant
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3) “Méditation de Thaïs” on Piano for Powerful Bull Elephant
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4) Albinoni "Adagio" on Piano for Bull Elephant
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5) Cesar Frank on Piano for Bull Elephant
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6) Mahler “Adagietto” 5th Symph. on Piano for Bull Elephantkzbin.info/www/bejne/norPl5uBnbWVm5I
7) Puccini “Babbino Caro” on Piano for Bull Elephant with Storm Approaching
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8) “Lullaby" on Piano for Powerfull Bull Elephant
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9) Bach Fugue on Piano for Chaichana the Bull Elephant - 2nd run-through
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10) Bach Fugue on Piano for Chaichana the Bull Elephant
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11) Behind-the-scenes and FAQs with Chaichana and Mongkol, 2 bull elephants:
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[@Fluffy2Buffy]

why is this guy not more popular? There is a beautiful purity about his soul.

[@gylecruz7902]

Totally agree.

[@skyinching]

Beautiful is always isolated , that's why they are so unique.

[@meganesergerie5382]

I should add, he is extremely talented also!! Seen the paintings he made with his daughter. I'll never reach this level of mastery! I don't see a fail in this guy! I am so jealous! And I envy his daughter.

[@amyvictoriamcewen3615]

Totally Totally agree!!! He & his family are wonderful!

[@deniseorr1736]

I've been sharing some of his posts here in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️ hopefully he has lots more subscribers by now 🤗❤️ xxx

[@johannabarker7980]

Paul Barton calms my soul too, sharing his peace-filled spirit with his family, co-workers, elephants and us, his viewers. Thank you. Mr Barton.

[@nalasimba]

I love the fact that these poor animals that were so mistreated in their youth, now have "servants/carers" in their twilight years. You are doing a wonderful job, Paul! I do so love all animals, and on their behalf, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. 😘

[@CharlotteFairchild]

I wanted to teach piano years ago. I took one semester in college. Now I teach autoharp to people of all ages, even 3 year old children.

[@gonzalo4658]

@@CharlotteFairchild Ok

[@gmurph6499]

Totally 💯 agree ❤❤❤

[@ianking664]

Why does it surprise me to see an Englishman in the middle of Thailand playing a piano to a big bull elephant and also spending Quality time with his beautiful young daughter‘ the man is so at peace with the world.

[@mortalclown3812]

😂🐘💜

[@domesticated_kat]

Like Mr Rogers ❤️

[@TheAuntieBa]

And the world around him is at peace with him.

[@amla047]

What a wonderful vlog you have shared with us. It is lovely to see that a peaceful and joyful coexistance with a potentially dangerous creature is possible. God bless you for your loving kindness, Paul.

[@bushmanPMRR]

The capacity for bonkersness in us English is wide and deep and mostly is a source of goodness 😉🙃😂

[@JaySuryavanshiMusic]

Paul Barton is not only a great pianist but he is a very good man from heart. 🙏🙏🙏 His narration is just too good!

[@astridelafield7995]

Paul Bart on. Is a magnificent pianist. What got you interested in elephants?it iis amazing c. It the loving care they get from their foster care takers. Kudos to you sand your family! It is wonderful his relationship to Chaiacena. And that this a place where they have freedom.from thrive

[@oliviaedralin1436]

Indeed!♥️

[@tia904]

It would be so priceless to see Beethoven's reaction with elephants appreciating his music...

[@hendrikasunqrout571]

Chaichana is a handsome old bull. I love the way he rests his trunk on his tusk. He actually stood rocking on his feet, crossing his legs when Paul started playing. And the handsome smile as he lay on the river bank.....my heart swells with joy! You deserve the life you have.

[@annaroseannadanna1]

Much love and appreciation to the mahouts who care for these rescued elephants. And thank you Paul for this awesome video!

[@elainelblais3201]

Paul ,you are living what I consider to be a heavenly existence. Your daughter is a very fortunate little girl.

[@001101011010]

I’m in tears of joy! I simply love elephants. Dogs and elephants are my favorite animals. This is so beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing your love, your music, and your wonderful compassion for these magnificent and magical animals, and it was so beautiful to see your friendship with Chaichana; he is very thankful for your love and dedication.

[@vevera5]

I never could imagine how much job one elephant required during into a single day. God bless you and your family!

[@mitalipandit2891]

You are amazing, Paul. Please dont ever stop doing this. You make many people's lives better... and ofcourse, so many elephants' lives too! You are amazing❤

[@mortalclown3812]

He really is an amazing example of making his greatest dreams happen. I think he's one of those humans who won't be asked to reincarnate again because he rather topped it out in the best ways in this lifetime. 🙋🐘💜

[@mitalipandit2891]

@@mortalclown3812 that's beautiful.❤😊

[@TheAuntieBa]

You bless my life, which includes pain and illness; they fade when I listen to you and your music, especially with elephants and your daughter Emily. Bless you!

[@Zephyrus47]

What more could you ask for? Being out in nature everyday, helping animals, playing piano, painting, and a great family.

[@xolodogs8068]

11:47 : Only the Greatest thing there is ............. THE LOVE AND PEACE FROM GOD!!! 😉

[@Zephyrus47]

@@xolodogs8068 Feeling that Love, Light, Peace, and Forgiveness.

[@dennysmith7862]

Your little girl, Emily, will always remember marvelous times together... you are the epitomy of an xlnt man & father... she'll compare any future male to dad's high standards - no one will push her around... oh if only more men wld realize this vital factor for their childrens' future... girls especially...

[@marybarry6408]

Yes ,what he’s teaching his daughter is so precious, and she’s like a delicate flower 🌺

[@amaleiaruble9514]

Boys, also, perhaps even moreso, need this behavior modeled before them. Emilie is so fortunate to have such a wonderful mother, and father. Most children these days rarely have one spectacular parent, but she has two and I hope I live to see what she becomes. Good work, Barton family. The world needs more families like yours. Love and peace.

[@bigfish8280]

Bless you sir

[@deboraholsen2504]

So, so true! If girls do not have a good and loving father, they are at very high risk of marrying an abusive man, since any man will live up to standards that no one sets! This is vitally important to a woman and her future children!!! My sisters and I have had great sorrows because we didn’t have a loving father, and our children and grandchildren have paid the price!

[@TheRubinre]

Such ugliness in the world... I don't feel worthy enough to watch this. It's too much beauty to comprehend.💜

[@maryconnie9265]

Rachel, you are worthy. God made you for a purpose.

[@TheRubinre]

@@maryconnie9265 - Thank you for your kind words. I'm very grateful to see such love between man & animals. ☺

[@TheRubinre]

@Mrfixit - Thank you!! I just see such beauty like this & it is overwhelming in a time of uncertainty. ☺

[@sarahmottram3369]

❤

[@Musty_Moth]

I love your series on piano for elephants more than anything, and it inspired me to get back into piano after ten years away. What you do is special, and kind, and genuinely dangerous, but it demonstrates that these animals are genuinely, thoroughly intelligent. I love watching these massive beasts investigate you and sway to the music. They deserve this kindness after such wretched mistreatment, and you're a cool guy, Paul.

[@truenorthstrongfree8566]

Amen and Amen > > >

[@feeberizer]

When the biggest concern of your day is to make sure your elephant has enough to eat....

[@debbyexon8021]

This is so beautiful. It is like meditation listening to your calm voice. I am from Kansas City. I am praying for world safety and good health. Amen.

[@olafelefant2610]

My wife and me See you today the first Time and it was wonderfull♥️ We Love elepfants and are happy to see that you bringend them The Music to their Heart 🙏🙏🙏♥️

[@lisafreebairn7736]

You are up there with Mr. Rogers and Bob Ross! And the fact that you are a fan of Sir Terry Pratchett made me grab my heart. What beautiful thought about the sunrise and stories! Thank you for making the world a kinder, beautiful place.

[@juancarlosdiazricci5320]

I have just discovered this website and I cannot belive what you are doing with the elephants and the music you offer to them. Bravo!!!

[@candicesacks2211]

I wish and pray they could all live like this!🙏🤗❤️❤️❤️

[@christinebradshaw9377]

My God I love you People, Faith in Humanity Restored. Bless. Thank You So Much.

[@galepatrick1702]

I love seeing the ways Chaichana uses his trunk - preparation of sticky buns a labor of love - thank you Paul-

[@giawest8033]

It's nice to see that no one is riding him. It was beautiful to see the elephant enjoying life...

[@pipperywhippetsnippe]

"We should work for the elephants,instead of the elephants working for us",that is beautifully said.Thank you for sharing with us all.

[@despacito6166]

This nature life style in combination with piano... This would be my dream life!

[@mortalclown3812]

I didn't know how much difficult physical labor is involved until I watched this! Even making the rice-pumpkin treats looks hard in 104 degrees. 😂🐘💜

[@diannehardwick950]

A beautiful story. One of the most caring things I’ve ever seen - human playing gentle piano music for elephants. Elephant home in Thailand.

[@karyherndon4266]

Lovely place. Severe and riverfront view, wow! Beautiful mission... you are living feeding elephants and raising your daughter. It’s just wonderful. My late dad was a music lover and player of the piano, saxophone, guitar.. and US Navy young man and he ...too loved all animals as a farmer and rancher grandpaw of 6. You Paul.... are like him, gentle, and thoughtful.

[@justthinking650]

Paul is like a man who gave up his fame and instead learned to live a peaceful life and find true happiness, your a true inspiration Paul

[@lynngriffin1634]

There must be a place in Heaven for Paul...Blessings!!!

[@Ирина-р4щ9п]

Спасибо за прекрасное видео. Какой замечательный человек этот музыкант! Как приятно видеть такую дружбу с животными!!!

[@ogorunova]

Это точно!!!❤

[@caterinacayuela1267]

Thanks you for the great work you do with the elephants, how great wisdom these animals have!

[@wisdom6437]

Paul Barton you're a caring compassionate man, more of which is needed in this world.

[@ArrozConPollllo]

I am at a law enforcement training academy, one of the most difficult in the world. I love these videos; they are a mini holiday, and I feel as though i am there with Mr. Barton. Just not as sweaty in the Thai heat 😋

[@mortalclown3812]

Bless you and rock on, Stacy. For different reasons, I feel the respite from life in these videos. Take care. 🙋

[@ArrozConPollllo]

@Diamond Dog what I really truly would LIKE to imagine is fewer passive aggressive twats in the world who understand the use of apostrophes #herpaderp

[@sylviaroberts8103]

Stacy Davis You’re spot on with your comment - well said ! 👍

[@Pluscelamemechose]

@@sylviaroberts8103 down right funny too.

[@sylviaroberts8103]

Pluscelamemechose Agree. ❤️

[@dennysmith7862]

Chaichana calmed down immediately once you started piano playing...he must LOVE your company... Paul - WHAT a life you are LIVING!!! Phew!!! Am SO envious... Kudos to those great Mahouts... finest of young men for sure... bless their cotton sox... Their mommies did well with them... (BEHIND EVERY SUCCESSFUL MAN... IS AN EXHAUSTED WOMAN...) 😄😄😄

[@rlunger1]

I hope Paul knows how many people really enjoy everything he and Emily do! We would love to be their with you all. Ross

[@rebeccaLV]

This day with Chiancana is relaxing and beautiful

[@BroadwayJosh]

I couldn't believe how much work that dude puts in each day... I'd be completely exhausted by 1:00 PM. He has obviously found his little slice of bliss... what an enviable life. Thanks so much for posting... and keep up your good works!

[@cameronfindlay5574]

Thank you for all your beautiful work.

[@hannahkimball.203]

Hey Paul, I just wanted to say thank you for having such a kind and beautiful soul.

[@joec4251]

This video touched our hearts, as your others have also done...we look forward to these, and can't wait to see them...thank you all for all of your hard work everyday for the elephants...your kindness to these wonderful creatures is inspiring, and heart warming...stay awesome

[@YY-xk5cp]

I absolutely love what you do. It is very heartwarming. The elephants and Thailand scenery are beautiful. Please submit and share this video to The Dodo!

[@jeremiahsky9276]

I love elephant. Thailand is blessed with these GentleGiant. Mabuhay fr. 🇵🇭🐘

[@bonblue4993]

Wow - Watching the elephant sitting by the piano and watching the elephant strip the banana leaves is totally awesome. Thanks to you and your crew for taking such good care of the elephants!

[@juniper_the_hooman6761]

Why cant I give this video a heart instead of a thumb up. He is an amazing and gentle person. I wish more people were like him.

[@fabiennearlet1608]

Dear Paul, thanks for this heart-warming video. Your love for, and devotion to, your daughter / family elephants and friends, is truly inspiring. May you be blessed always.

[@vinkalmann]

Thank you for the smiles :)

[@FullMoon7]

I enjoy so much to watch you and the elephants, they know who you are and they enjoy your presence. Thank you for the beautiful video

[@ibnyahud]

this is the fastest I've ever clicked on a YT video thanks Paul! you are awesome

[@ARiddle1986]

What a precious boy. I would take the risk to walk around with Chaichana. He seems like such an old, beautiful soul. Thank you for caring for him - and so many others! Your piano playing is gorgeous. I know why the elephants love it! :)

[@Spuishee]

Paul, your care has the capacity to warm and change the world. I know that atleast I, am deeply touched by your channel. Thank you so much for doing this ànd sharing it. Thank you for your kind words and forgiving heart, throughout all the videos. The biggest hug from Belgium to you, Chaichana, Emily, Khwan, Yellow and all the Mahouts and people involved.

[@Pluscelamemechose]

A peaceful break from the cares of the world. I hope your elephants are unaffected by the economy. And I pray you and your precious friends remain safe and healthy.

[@irukakudjira8154]

Great story and so, great life! This is wonderful to see the day of Chaichana with you, Sir. Watching the daily life of Chaichana along with you gives us a lot of happiness because you bring happiness to him!

[@angelalee9493]

Lovely to see what goes on behind the scenes so to speak ,you are such a kind man paul as are the mahout,thank you for a great video.

[@maryconnie9265]

Speechless!-Awesome God, awesome nature, awesome elephant, awesome man, awesome little girl, awesome people!

[@RiceballRox]

You playing piano for the elephants have made me laugh, smile, and cry! So lovely and soothing for my heart. Thank you.

[@eshabiswas1087]

This entire video gave me such a sense of peace and happiness during such trying times! 🥰🙏🏾❤️🎼

[@memma22309]

Thank you for sharing! I love watching your videos! Hugs to the elephants-love them!

[@kympsa23]

What a wonderful life. I love elephants. Thank you for what you do for them!!

[@cinders2894]

This makes my heart so happy. A real sanctuary that cares for elephants, and doesn't exploit them. Paul is my spirit animal, he is living my ultimate dream...I care for rescue dogs and he cares for rescue elephants. ☺️ I would give up everything I have to just spend life caring for all the animals in need. Alas, I live vicariously through these beautiful videos. Thank you for being one of the best humans. 🥰

[@raquelsaffores9855]

CHAICHANA ES HERMOSA, Y SU TAREA ADMIRABLE, SEÑOR, COMO PIANISTA, NATURALISTA, PINTOR. FELICITACIONES ! ! GRACIAS. DESDE ARGENTINA, RAQUEL SAFFORES.

[@LivingstonGina]

Thank you for giving these amazing animals so much love!

[@loupmarco5664]

Toujours autant de plaisir de vivre avec vous Paul, ces moments de partage avec nos amis les éléphants. Merci, merci, merci.

[@TheMargaperez1]

Mr. Paul, how blessed you are to be doing what you do with elephants. I have loved elephants as much as I have loved all whales and dolphins since I was aware of their possible extinction at 8 years old. They have become my passion. I have so much respect for what you do. God bless you always. Thank you.

[@evvasantorini7892]

This is so unique, so beautiful ❤ Thank you sir. 🌳⚘

[@monicastein9624]

God bless you Paul Barton 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@gulfcoastbeemer]

To say you, your family and friends are an inspiration is a gross understatement. Awesome!

[@lo2063]

This elephant is so happy with you !! Thank you Mister for all you do for them ! It's a real pleasure to see your amazing videos !

[@irukakudjira8154]

What a Wonderful family in the wide sense with Elephants, Mahouts and your Family!

[@corenliussulla8677]

THANK YOU for this great film!!!

[@arleta7788]

I was watching this and crying. How much you are doing to those animals, love what you give and also love which you get. My dream is to live somewhere far away with animals, I would be the happiest person in the world ❤️❤️❤️❤️ And also wanted to thank you that you are such a great person, we really do appreciate ❤️

[@Deba7777]

You ARE the man who plays piano for the elephants! Amazing! Thank you!

[@Squiffilect]

Easily the most beautiful and heart-warming video I've ever seen on youtube. I will watch again with my little one tomorrow, he will find it so interesting, as did I. Thank you

[@zahinniwini]

Thank you and your partners for all of your hard work!

[@Brian-uy2tj]

The man has a wonderful life. Helping the locals, people and elephants.

[@sallys4474]

Thank you for this rare gift.

[@yvanspijk]

I love your music and your work with these elephants. I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Thank you!

[@vegasjk27]

Beautiful piano accompaniment, amazing bull elephant. So tender, but yet so strong.

[@ckl5590]

Fabulous on many levels. I just want to thank Khwan for such a lovely job filming this.

[@vevera5]

Thank you for sharing your life with the elephants! it's delightful to see these giants eating, walking int the reserve and enjoying your classic music! congratulations to your movie producer wife: the video and sound are nice and high quality.👏👏👏👏😍😍😍😍

[@alxxxx70]

thank you for educating us, love the music

[@michaeltroster9059]

I never realized the care and feeding of an elephant was so labour intensive. Well done Paul.

[@leorashirley1769]

Yes, you have changed the story of the River Kwai, as my primary reference has always been the movie and story of The Bridge over River Kwai. You honor and portray a most beautful spirit of it that has changed my story. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@Manfromron]

A note for Sister Khwan, Lovely work you do on these posts with Brother Paul. Thank you. I especially enjoy the soundtrack. Really quite mesmerizing. Blessings on your houses for all you, Paul, Emily and the mahouts do to make our world worth living in. Ron

[@anthonyc6017]

Wow, I cant explain how much I enjoyed this video, in a time of restless and worrying, with everyone at tension, this video helped to calm me and bring a great wave of peacefulness and hope for the future. Thank you Paul, there is no other way I would rather spend my night than to watch your videos. Keep up the great work I love your videos on your lifestyle.

[@bruce2225]

You folks are true Angels!!!

[@mortalclown3812]

Touching, fascinating - seeing the bonds between all of you makes my heart swell. Sending much love to everyone who is helping these great beasts... Pretty sure watching you play for this old bull 🐘 - seeing him actually sit to enjoy Beethoven! - was something I'll never forget. Godspeed to you and yours, Paul. 🔭🌌🍃🐘💜🌟

[@kasag37]

18:43 just two old friends hanging out, relaxing in a nice cool river . you played piano for him and gave him sticky rice treats ....this old guy loves you

[@oliver.s2165]

What an absolutely BEAUTIFUL video. Thankyou so much for producing this Paul. Thankyou 👌❤

[@frenchie2383]

This was just beautiful in so many ways. Thank you for treating this amazing creature (and others) with such dignity and respect. I hate to think of what a blind elephant’s life would be like without such caring humans. God sees what you do!

[@sherimcdaniel3491]

Paul, you have risen to the Top 5 people I would love to share an afternoon with. Your kindness, your loving and giving nature. Your ability to simply do the things you enjoy doing, so many amazing stories.

[@gillianalm2497]

The elephant has good taste in music, landscape & friends

[@keiththecarpenter5639]

Thank you Paul for taking care of the Elephants and thank you for sharing your time with the world.

[@jennymees5907]

A wonderfull video. >Thank you

[@pogump]

What a lovely way of living your life Paul,I’m so jealous and at the same time very happy on your behalf to be able to live such a wonderful life with this gentle giants :) :) :)

[@susanwong6471]

So beautiful- I wonder why can’t we treat all the animals like this 😊I never seen elephant use it’s tusk as a trunk hanger 😍- good thinking!

[@nanwijanarko1969]

It's really cute and endearing!

[@The-ii5mj]

You see him calm down immediately. When you realize what "Musth" actually does to their bodies, it makes sense to me why they get angry. It's painful. But he's got a wonderful life and I believe he knows that you all will not hurt him. Wondetful life! Wonderful video!💖

[@pennyplant4940]

this is such a beautiful story. The elephants having a peaceful life, your wonderful creativeness playing the piano and drawing and painting. Your little girl is a delight, you are giving her such a wonderful childhood. Thank you for all that you do, I am humbled by your gifts to our world.

[@jenniferkassner9108]

Thank you Mr. Barton for your selfless love and care of these gentle giants!!

[@deborahcadabra-w5z]

You do humanity very proud sir. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your love for all things Paul. 💕💜💚💙

[@troldepus1956]

Paul, I love your videos and work with the elephants. Thank you.

[@morisea]

Beautiful ...😌🧡