Beethoven “Moonlight Sonata” for Old Elephant

Mongkol is a 61-year-old former logging elephant. His captive-held life was spent hauling trees in the Thai forest. His body shape is deformed through hard labor, he lost his right eye and tusk in this brutal logging practice. Mongkol was rescued and brought to Elephants World to spend the rest of his days relaxing peacefully in freedom by the River Kwai. I discovered Mongkol is an extremely gentle, sensitive elephant who enjoys music, especially this slow movement by Beethoven which I play to him occasionally in the day and night.

[@bahroum69]

Can you imagine Beethoven's reaction if he was brought back to life, realising that the song he wrote more than 200 years ago is now played by a dude with a piano to an old elephant in a forest in Thailand, and broadcasted all around the planet for 1.3 millions people to enjoy.

[@Treebard]

Beethoven would be honored.

[@loganhatch]

He would cry tears of joy, no doubt

[@mustaphamofaddel5906]

Man stop that blunt

[@deBurrows]

I don't know man, I think he probably would complain about not being able to hear shit.

[@CREEPINGIRON]

Not for us, for the elephant.

[@CoreyDrums]

The elephant will NEVER forget this moment

[@leonrabinowitsch2574]

the Penguins of Madagaskar tought me this.

[@scrambledmegdresqlol569]

An elephant never forgets, especially not the moonlight Sonata. 😉

[@moysupertramp439]

Neither the pianist

[@christiansamulak5797]

@@leonrabinowitsch2574 😂😂😂😂😂bruh

[@mariapierce2707]

no indeed... and was that a tear I saw at the end?

[@xuj62]

Beethoven probably never imagined that an elephant would enjoy his Moonlight Sonata so much.

[@bri7203]

xuj62 he would probably be very happy to know

[@larryxiang822]

I wondee if they actually can hear this as it is. Or do they just hear this as something like a birds chirping.

[@flamingice115]

@@larryxiang822 I think elephants are very intelligent. The patterns and sounds are probably soothing to them as opposed to random noises like birds chirping. Just my uneducated guess

[@bongo22030]

It's perfect and dreamy. The elephant is so majestic, it suits him.

[@ZaphodTube]

he knew. This is something I know - after seeing 5 seconds of this video.

[@chrriisszttyy4505]

I feel so happy knowing that somewhere in the world there is a man playing the piano for elephants

[@stephenwedderburn9307]

Me too, wished all people would give them the respect they deserve 🤗🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@xMrJanuaryx]

It actually will help me to sleep at night.

[@christineswan1937]

@@xMrJanuaryx This is what I do before going to bed. Calms my mind and warms my heart. Sleep well

[@FootBall-bf2xl]

Well he feels like a elephant shaking his big Grey trunk for the hell of it

[@vickilawrence7207]

Amazing grace! I'm so enchanted. Wish I coulda been there

[@starlite33]

I'm sure the elephant loves the music, but I think also he really appreciates a person just taking the time to sit with him and do something special for him.

[@samhartford8677]

I am afraid the elephant has no concept of how long it took the man to learn to play the piano or to drag the piano into he garden etc. The elephant appreciated the music, because sound is how (s)he communicates with other elephants .

[@joey-schmoey]

​@samhartford8677 I think the comment just meant that the elephant appreciates the company

[@samhartford8677]

@@joey-schmoey Logically, had that been the intended meaning, the part about "doing something special for him" should have been omitted given that sitting is not particularly special.

[@rebekahbjackal2818]

Any chance to play music to octopuses?

[@cgcorzine5092]

Everything responds to love

[@armadillotoe]

The elephant was a more polite audience than you will find at most concerts.

[@DiamondCrushIvory]

Tip Jar🎯🎯🎯

[@johngibson2884]

Yes no shuffling in the seat, " quiet" conversation or a cell phone light coming from their lap positive change from the typical theater audiences these days.

[@antoniomf8399]

LoL

[@mateusz1978k]

The elephant was.more polite than Nancy Pelosi

[@starrystarrynight99]

North Koreans don't agree

[@morganwalker9636]

Finally. The piece is played in the setting Beethoven originally intended.

[@rustyjames1727]

Is that what he told you?

[@tychodancer]

In an elephant rescue?

[@lady0shady]

I guess he was talking about playing the sonata at night, in moonlight :)

[@job4548]

It was decided that the Imperial royal family, headed by the Emperor, should leave Vienna for their own safety. This included the Emperor's youngest brother, Archduke Rudolph, friend and patron of Beethoven. Beethoven told the Archduke he would compose a Piano Sonata to mark the occasion.

[@job4548]

@@lady0shady It was decided that the Imperial royal family, headed by the Emperor, should leave Vienna for their own safety. This included the Emperor's youngest brother, Archduke Rudolph, friend and patron of Beethoven. Beethoven told the Archduke he would compose a Piano Sonata to mark the occasion.

[@simonebittencourt8251]

The elephant seemed to feel each and every note... Such a devoted audience.. What a singular moment. A brilliant moment, a beautiful interaction between two sensitive souls.

[@judycook4314]

Such a special man.

[@andreal9238]

Beautifully said,miss! One of the most beautiful and lovely things I have ever seen and heard. ❤❤

[@simonebittencourt8251]

@@andreal9238 Thank you very much!

[@b1LL1eMc]

Little did Beethoven know that almost 200 years after his death, this piece would be played to an elephant by the River Kwai in Thailand...

[@leshie687]

💙

[@jeffreyhaas]

Power of music

[@dgkramperger]

He knew...

[@LNTunes1010]

I feel Ludwig felt it would be possible.

[@chrispoop]

He knew thats why he was always angry :C

[@Ubertubermeister]

The world needs more pianists and elephants - - and even more than that the world needs more pianists who’ll play sonatas for elephants

[@kathryncarter6143]

:)

[@amandadangerfieldpiano]

I haven't had an opportunity yet to play piano for elephants (or animals besides dogs cats). I would like to, though!

[@sgriggstn]

Don't forget elephants that play their own sonatas.

[@SportyOtterPop]

I play my ukulele for the village pastor's goats. They love it! (true story)

[@SportyOtterPop]

They especially love "Pata Pata" :-D

[@nathanseper8738]

At this moment, there is no sorrow, pain, violence, or greed. Just two intelligent creatures who are enjoying wonderful music. I wish we could have more moments like this.

[@justinwatson1510]

Those things will always be a part of human life, but we could probably reduce them all by a great deal if we stopped letting rich people use the economy as a casino. Since they own both parties and know that the government will bail them out when they crash the economy by abusing deregulation, they get carte blanche to screw us six ways from Sunday with near-impunity. Meanwhile, we could spend the rest of our lives in prison for stealing to meet our basic needs... being paid $0.27/day to work for the same assholes who were responsible for shipping all the manufacturing jobs to countries with fewer labor protections. The world is pretty messed up right now, and most problems can be traced back to what is euphemistically known as the Age of Exploration. Europe spent centuries robbing the countries we today call underdeveloped; funny how having resources stolen at gunpoint can make people poor. Scientists should study that. World War I was essentially European countries fighting over who got to rob Africa, and World War II was an attempted re-litigation of WWI. Europe spent all its time rebuilding after destroying itself over the course of two wars, so it fell on America to keep the poor countries in line. We bombed the shit out of Korea and Vietnam in an attempt to prevent their popular communist revolutions from succeeding, losing both times while managing the consolation prize of stealing part ot Korea then installing a fascist dictator. We have couped governments in the Middle East, Africa, South America... every continent except Antarctica. Americans need to get their shit together and stop our government from murdering poor people on behalf of Wall St.

[@robinlanier6886]

So, very precious. 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@nathanseper8738]

@@robinlanier6886 Precious indeed.

[@cameronsmith3532]

What a wonderful comment 😊.

[@nathanseper8738]

@@cameronsmith3532 Thank you.

[@waalaman]

The elephant is so perfect here as a metaphor for that night feeling ... it's heavy presence counterbalanced by pensiveness, calmness and a bewildering grace.

[@terrylawrence8362]

Well said... beautifully expressed.... 😢touched by an angel 😇 ✨️ 🌙

[@maryrosekent8223]

For everyone commenting on pianos and elephant tusks, you should know that pianos have been made with plastic for keys for some time now...

[@glawktawk]

Mary Rose Kent we shouldn’t even give those “people” attention anyways

[@EhlistarsWrath]

Not yours though >;3

[@Crackmonkey2110]

I can only see stuff about the music but ok let your anger flow

[@eroxcis]

@@Crackmonkey2110 Anger? Where? She's simply informing people that newer piano keys are no longer made of elephant tusks. And just because you don't see those comments does not mean they dont exist, there are currently over 5k comments, you think you've seen them all? 🙄

[@Crackmonkey2110]

@@eroxcis ever heard of sarcasm?

[@jordanq9257]

This is so random but also one of the most heartwarming things I've ever seen

[@juyjohnstone9451]

Jordan Q Me too I couldn't agree more.

[@leahmorrison6194]

Jordan Q I feel the same 🙏🏼❤️☝🏼

[@ladykidnickels8392]

Same! I wish that's what I did on a regular basis.

[@alejandrocaceres6687]

I say the same

[@Aliciaek]

You must to see when the cows listen a violinist with much attention....lovely

[@eliasseldon1644]

None of his elephant friends are going to believe him.

[@luizabeda8777]

Elias Seldon omg this comment

[@judthchrismon3345]

Too funny 😄😄🥰😄😄

[@nius22]

😂😂😂

[@whatisthishandlegarbage]

i spat out my chips while reading this. might have safed me from suffocation.

[@Nappy2BeMe]

Very good!!! 😂😂

[@silleecat]

The way the man put his head on the elephant at the end just shows how much love he has for this giant and it warms my heart! The entire video is so beautiful.

[@Alucia0]

Elephants are known to be one of the few animals that can truly appreciate and understand music. You can really see that he is interested in what you are playing, listening intently. This is really beautiful to see.

[@wademichalski768]

Personally i think cows and certain types of birds also enjoy 'Human Music.'

[@TheRach995]

Parrots are total music lovers. even budgies will bob their little heads up and down to the beat and mimic melodies. Big parrots will often straight up sing along. It's not just that they're repeating things, music is good for their mental well-being, and it's a recommended part of caring for a bird to play them music, sing to them etc. They're wonderful animals. (just make sure it's not too loud obvs)

[@Alucia0]

@@wademichalski768 So it's not as much as enjoy it, many animals can enjoy the music but not many can understand it. Elephants are known to be able to understand rhythm, tone pattern and even the emotional tone of the music. as well as enjoy it.

[@RightURKen7]

Lots of animals love music. Here's the reaction of some cows - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eX6meniqeJKngM0 Some horses - kzbin.info/www/bejne/faK1kqCjl96eaq8 A donkey - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZOmmI2FrLqljq8 A bird - kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXubhJ6qjKtlmbM

[@ferdtheterd3897]

every animal enjoys music we just cant tell. We humans are so arrogant to think we would even know what an animal is feeling when we cant even properly communicate with all humans yet..

[@thunder_bug_1451]

There’s something almost ethereal to this. It has a dream like quality. The dark background, with the crickets underlaying the music, the soft and melodic music, the bright spotlight on the center and the harsh shadows on the ancient beast in the back, the gentle swaying of the elephant, the oddity of the piano in the jungle, and the complete normalcy of the piano player himself, it reminds me of an absurdist painting spiraling into a light and soothing dream.

[@alexb3703]

I have officially *a s c e n d e d*

[@thatreddude8796]

well said my dude

[@koroglurustem1722]

Where did you find those words ?

[@mimimeep1387]

Well said 😢

[@RyanTrotti]

Helluva description

[@aayush_789]

Elephants are the Gods of the Jungle, if Lions are considered the Kings. Elephants are highly intelligent, emotional and loving. They don't attack unless hurted. Also they can take down a Lion in *one to one* combat. *Elephants can also be taught painting.*

[@chadabear5667]

Aayush Boliya's Universe, Owen Benjamin. Has nailed this, check him out

[@WhatsBellow]

chad gammie what did bb nail ? i dont understand

[@GraveUypo]

or hot.

[@boiimcfacto2364]

"his ears"..."s/he" This ain't it chief

[@kevstaa7121]

Did you just assume this elephants gender 😤

[@starlight1867]

You can see in the elephant’s eyes how this beautiful music touches his soul. I hope the hurt and trauma this gentle animal has suffered is healed by this wonderful man. It is so touching to behold the love between these two kindred spirits. God bless you both 🙏

[@jorge_781]

No, animals can individualize much more semitones than humans. This is only distorted noise for the elephant, he (or she) is just waiting for the food after the music, as the animal was conditioned.

[@carolmandi1316]

​@@jorge_781you just have to see the negstive instead of positive of things. I bet youre so miserable with all your negativity

[@ivanooze1049]

But how can you know that he/she was given food after listening to music enough to be conditioned?? I've seen wild animals react to music in videos - highly doubt every one of them was conditioned.@@jorge_781

[@Fightingvaultboy]

​@@jorge_781incel

[@HiGlowie]

@@jorge_781wouldn’t the music be even more touching if they can difference semitones better? Honest question

[@Ikiguyy]

You know you've maxed out in life when you can do something like this.

[@ViperDAZ]

Vishal Farma my dude doing side quests

[@bellacydonia]

I agree.

[@Man_3336]

Very true.

[@Rooky_]

He really is flexing his maxed out music, communication and animal taming on us lvl 1s

[@bellacydonia]

@@Rooky_ "Animal taming"? What do you mean with that in this case?

[@roxy1383]

This poor elephant suffered so much abuse in his life and yet he is such a gentle creature. I am glad that he has a quiet and calm life.

[@saravelasco09]

💙

[@iamwhoyousayiam6773]

Source?

[@IderuShikesu]

@@iamwhoyousayiam6773 description

[@xbrandi12345x]

He did? How do you know this?? Is there a video I can watch that will tell me more?

[@IderuShikesu]

@@xbrandi12345x kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmO1hqiVnaibiM0 its somewhere here

[@wammmmmmmm]

Just imagine getting lost in a forest at night and seeing a man playing some Beethoven on a piano next to a still elephant...

[@stephenbachman132]

I would be thinking. Dam shouldn't of eaten those berries.

[@thehandliesthandle]

Imagine running into this guy while tipping balls on mushrooms

[@tejasbansod1575]

I would break down.

[@bluevanga30]

IRL easter egg

[@PaitServicesLLCMuskogee]

Honestly I could die a happy man at that point.

[@shidehhafezi6826]

There is so much intelligence behind those eyes. All creatures are fantastic!

[@avaanderson7679]

Its so interesting because elephants tend to prefer sounds in a lower register, because it is easier for them to hear. Every time Mongkol turns to look at Paul it is when Paul is playing in a higher octave. As if he is confused, trying to understand where the sound went, what happened, or trying to tell Paul to play lower again. Then every time Paul plays lower notes, Mongkol turns away to sway, flap his ears, or raise his trunk in happiness. He enjoys the lower sounds more and is having a more personal engagement with lower notes. When it is higher, it is almost like a more communal experience, because he is obviously curious about what Paul is doing or how he is doing that. Such a beautiful, sensitive, and intelligent guy.

[@aliahmukz]

Ava Anderson good observation 👏🏼

[@jmc5910]

wow that makes alot of sense

[@Rossstewart88]

That you for your knowledge

[@shaz0077]

Dopest comment. 😍❤

[@FootBall-bf2xl]

your comment made me think that if he played Nirvana song the elephant could be nervous and break the piano

[@georgehenry6138]

I wonder if the elephant is revisiting old memories as he stands and listens.

[@GutnarmEVE]

that's been exactly my thought, watching this.

[@someguy8811]

He definitely remembers 😥😥 such a sad world we live in full of wolves in sheeps clothing 🐑

[@dariopiatti7303]

George Henry with his bottle of whiskey

[@mrbokke81]

They smarter than most humans so its very possible

[@bhavikasicka3098]

Elephants are extremely intelligent animals. They remember.

[@darkknightlight]

Did anyone else think that the crickets in the background made it that much better. Awesome

[@jessesteinbar]

Yes, it gives more "reality" for the MOONLIGHT sonata!

[@jayk7422]

Yeah

[@altheagarcia3128]

❤❤

[@SueCarey-fu8qk]

The stillness and attention of this lovely elephant gives the beautiful piece of music more respect than many humans these days. Beautifully played. ❤❤❤

[@inbal9743]

I like how he looks up at the elephant and acknowledges him. he is really connecting with him through the music

[@haeilsey]

inbal through age and wear, these two fellows have found themselves able to be joyous and share their tales. Not in any language of men, but in the language that we can all feel. I'm glad they both could share their lives and joys together

[@matthewtrickett6281]

I think he's making sure it won't kill him . Lol

[@kklap3219]

@Jim Milton ahahahaha

[@Scrubermensch]

@@matthewtrickett6281 not gonna lie, I found it funny

[@MMK86]

unreal how the elephant stands there, listening, intelligently...just like a person

[@anonymousobrian1155]

Person would be disrespectful while using his or her phone

[@anonymousobrian1155]

@Wiliam Forsythe wow...

[@ynpavo]

@Wiliam Forsythe no he's not

[@mjfan1588]

Elephants are the most intelligent animal after us.

[@morimori7456]

what

[@mantis_monk]

I don't know why, but watching this makes me feel like I would give anything to know what is going through that elephant's mind, as he's listening. Does he enjoy it? Does he find it magical? Does he wish the old bastard would stop making all that racket? Does it bring back memories? Does it make him miss somebody? His reaction is obvious but, i've no way to translate it and it's killing me lol...

[@spacedust9548]

Dude, you make me feeling the same frickn thing!

[@screeeamqueen]

An elephant flapping its ears means it's happy! It's enjoying the moment :)

[@The10lfunk4]

Mantis Monk how’d did I know you were Asian before even looking at your picture lol

[@mantis_monk]

@@The10lfunk4 lol Hmm I wonder XD

[@leighatkins22]

What really makes you wonder is whether it can feel those moments of tension then joyous release that music will create. I know the brain has to learn how to hear music and it's obvious that this elephant has listened to that piano more than once coz of the patience it has. If it has spent enough time listening and growing brain pathways, it may even be able to anticipate the hints at the direction that music will give you as it progresses along a piece... and that is where the music also begins to emotionally reward the listener as well. It does make you wonder if that elephant has developed that coz it sure seemed to appreciate it... :)

[@mykkie100]

With the brutal kind of life he had, I think I may discern at the age of 61 Monkol is certainly enjoying the music.Just watching him, as the music is being played, his eyes...his ears, how they gently move back and forth. For those who don't know, Mongkol, is there at this setting because of the music. He is not tethered to anything .This is just beautiful!

[@RaiRaiBrown]

When the elephant turns to look at him, I know there's a connection. He doesn't walk away he stands right next to the piano.

[@bellarene7228]

RaiRaiBrown Right! And the fact that the elephant is blind makes that part so much more remarkable💜

[@frenchie2383]

His tail, ears and trunk speak volumes!

[@jacobnielsen1224]

It’s fake. You can easily tell it’s green-screened.

[@samitheemperor8044]

Jacob Nielsen no

[@nahuelcarbon3869]

@@jacobnielsen1224 watch his "behind the scenes" video. It's not fake

[@matthewmontgomery31]

Plot twist: Elephant is holding the pianist as a hostage to play non stop.

[@jeweljj5772]

Matt skeletor that's really creepy

[@NatalieReneeMusic]

Plot twist: elephant sets the piano on fire and requests Jerry Lee Lewis

[@trawlins396]

Matt Skeletor I just laughed so hard at that 😂😂😂😊😊😊

[@first1nameknows396]

The plot thickens

[@jerome3989]

Hehe can just picture another elephant operating the camera.

[@drefussbeats3067]

Elephants flap their ears when their happy or they like something. This big guy loves the piano, that also means they're intelligent enough to comprehend music...

[@trishunawithspicegalz6196]

Drefuss Beats ah im happy knowing this fact.. thanks

[@kimberlysumner6940]

They Can Paint too... kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKDEmYenr5yCpJY

[@whychoooseausername4763]

Oh of course they are. They're extremely attentive to social cues, they gave great memories and pattern recognition. Even though you can't imagine what is like to be an elephant, they certainly share a lot with us.

[@lightsandsirens5750]

They also flap their ears to get the flies...

[@Benjamin-1776]

They don’t comprehend anything, animals don’t have brains like we do. They just hear something that has a good tune and begin to flap their ears. They don’t need to comprehend anything, because they can’t.

[@rocioaguilera3555]

Elephants can appreciate good music 🎵🎶. Thanks for playing the great Beethoven for that elephant. He looks delighted 🎉🎉🎉

[@foureuro5664]

Beethoven would be happy to see his music used so wonderfully. I bet the elephant will treasure this memory for many years.

[@Paradroidx]

He probably gets serenaded every night

[@Dowlphin]

Hard to know. He lived in a different time and AFAIK didn't have to idea to play to animals himself. Are there character studies about him?

[@martinjacobsen2992]

They say elephants remember forever, if true. Then hopefully so :)

[@tonoornottono]

beethoven famously hated elephants and frequently hired poachers to kill them for their ivory tusks, only to let the poachers keep the ivory for themselves, as a kind of poacher prank/cold blooded elephant assassination. this satisfied his need to be mysterious and the smartest person in the room, while also assuaging his lifelong phobia of elephants because of their inherent wisdom and memory. he had made many mistakes in his life, and the thought of a nearby elephant both wise enough to understand his mistake and eidetic enough to remember it kept him in a state of constant paranoia that elephants were spreading rumors about him. in a way this video is ultimately a complete spit in the face to beethoven, who was an elephant racist for really weird reasons. it also serves as elephant retribution, finally allowing an elephant ancestor to hear the music they were so deliberately deprived of so many years ago, by a proxy murderer and coward. you should learn more about beethoven before you say something so ironic and so uninformed.

[@foureuro5664]

@@tonoornottono Source?? Aside from whatever inane falsities you thought would be a good idea to make up, Beethoven - being German - actually loved elephants as they were powerful like the Prince Electors and always remembered slights against them (just as the German Protestants remembered the transgressions of the Pope). I think you might be projecting your own insecurities as Beethoven often *was* the smartest person in the room - people around you must have paid more mind to him while you desperately begged for attention. Wouldn't seem so farfetched as whatever drivel you bothered to write, completely unprovoked, bore barely any resemblance to reality and seemed more as a sad, broken person making a desperate last grasp to forget about how little people care about him. Look inward.

[@chickinnuggit2615]

All jokes aside the crickets as the orchestra was genuinely a great addition.

[@johnmohammed2582]

You know what you are actually bang on I was was crying 😭

[@maksphoto78]

They kept the beat.

[@SamuelBlack84]

They help with the night time feel of the music

[@genesutton6383]

You can only play with Buddy Holly so long!

[@debrawolleycrochet]

The crickets were the back up music

[@ClassAPapi]

Paul: Well, what do you think? Elephant: That's cute. Also Elephant: *Now play Moonlight Sonata 3rd Movement for me*

[@conallthewolf4103]

Lingling elephant

[@soleildivin8694]

Thanks for this comment Bryan 😂

[@DavidSmith-sb2ix]

That's why you only hear the entire sonata played by concert professionals.

[@mathieugosselin6100]

"Anything for you my old friend! 💕" He looks so peaceful and calm!

[@wiawaysb]

made my day sir

[@renahere1885]

Beautifully played...It looks to me that this elephant has teared up after a few minutes of the song....such wonderful animals! They so soulful and the way they pay tribute to fellow elephants in death...♥️ My Cockatiel used to love it when I sang "The colors of the Wind"

[@doneestoner9945]

Love that song, Colors of the Wind !

[@juleswinnfield1437]

This brings a tear to my eye... A magnificent creature - as powerful as they come, stood quietly listening to this masterpiece. And a man, content knowing he's performing for an audience which cannot thank him with words. This is beauty.

[@doomerantiboomer206]

Your way of words is beautiful.

[@kitkat5772]

One love 💕💜

[@theresedoherty8603]

Yes, magnificently put!

[@bertacampanelli2240]

Coincido absolutamente . Estoy llorando al oír está hermosa melodía pero más por ver a este hermoso elefante escucharla

[@rawat901]

Very correct observation sir!

[@AndrwGames]

i’m just physically unable to conceive how someone could even think of disliking this video

[@biman2287]

I think because he just overlapped his own playing in a simple elephant's video.. i kind of wished to see him actually play near the elephant..

[@callmegary2622]

@@biman2287 he played the whole song infant of the elephant it isn't in a loop jackass

[@Mepi-iw4wu]

Friedrich Nietzsche „Humans are Selfish and they always find a reason to hate something trust me my friend.“

[@kimngandong]

Those are poachers, animal abusers, etc...

[@rileyxbell]

Who cares. Doesn't matter what video it is there will always be dislikes. Most dislikes are more than likely just accidental.

[@melstiller8561]

Elephants aren't merely very large creatures plodding along in the wild: they're incredibly intelligent, very sensitive, and have a beautiful soul. ❤

[@yodservant]

Beautiful....thank you Paul and blessed elephant....I spent time in Thailand in late 1990s in Phuket mostly and met Nelli the small elephant baby on the beach there....

[@someoneout-there2165]

Yes, I've heard they feel very deeply and can die of a broken heart. They're one of my favorites.

[@melstiller8561]

@@someoneout-there2165 --- Yes, these majestic creatures can die of a broken heart. 😥💔 Insomuch as they feel the slings and arrows of grief, they also manifest happiness and a deep appreciation for music --- especially when interpreted on the piano.

[@phuckyoucensorme]

And when need be they can make pancakes out of anything.

[@bobby_hill8357]

How do you know they have souls?

[@louannelawson4916]

Mongkol really loves Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata especially when the natural scale C major were being played I noticed he reacted to it more as being happy what he was hearing. Mongkol certainly loves you so much too & not just for your music, he is a beautiful bull elephant & is enjoying his old age with you. I hope he is still in good health & happiness as I just saw this video is now 3yrs old. Take care love your video.

[@thethinredline4714]

everything is vibration and music is a perfect expression of this

[@hippiecowgirl4231]

I noticed how he reacted more to the lower notes. True appreciation.

[@dianapeek6936]

The elephant certainly reacted to some specific chords more than others.

[@TheCrash480]

This scene is like something out of a surreal dream.

[@rubysapphire4211]

Yes I felt that too. So dreamy and eerie but also so beautiful. he feels the music as do I.

[@ayoutubechannul]

I know im crying for some reason

[@Cheatmuh]

Yeah just beautiful right?

[@S1mcard]

What if I told you, there are no surreal dreams. It's all you inside reality.

[@449JaneDrive]

I think your suggestion planted a false memory in my head, because I now feel certain I've seen this before in my dreams. I even remember waking up.

[@O0emre0O]

me: "I should sleep" algorithm: "do you wanna see the reaction of an elephant that listens moonlight sonata." me: "I don't need sleep. I need answers!"

[@ulovechani7922]

exactly!!!! finally someone gets me lol

[@mikaluisfx]

Haha Same

[@fluxpistol3608]

🤣

[@jingleskhanaudioproductions]

Same here

[@NickBirge]

Me rn

[@mountainman8775]

Don’t want to ignore the elephant in the room, but his piano playing was right on point

[@ayadii97]

Oooooo he said the elephant in the room because the man playing piano for an elephant oooooo (Family Guy reference btw)

[@mountainman8775]

@the default fella genuinely thought I was the first ˋelephant in the room´ comment....then I scrolled down

[@ayadii97]

@@mountainman8775 but bro your comment is the first elephant in the room comment to show up so that's a plus

[@mountainman8775]

@the default fella, The proudest day of a man‘s life (Family Guy reference)...

[@mountainman8775]

.... is when your dog goes off to college...

[@marypartridge5154]

So beautiful you can feel the elephant responding with his trunk.

[@sonicstep]

😌

[@spagett2487]

Imagine you never heard music before, and someone played this.

[@kingofhavila9850]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@sirwook8847]

@Chris Defeo Where's my Chippy?

[@norwok]

its a f*cking elephant

[@spagett2487]

@Chris Defeo About time someone notices! Lol

[@dadoventi]

It's Spagett! I got goosebumps

[@lashawnablanton4649]

The world is still a beautiful place, in places like this.

[@jlopez1017d]

I really needed to see this 2020 has been a bad year so far

[@Dhardy316]

I know, I see your pic.(you are beautiful, respectfully)

[@makingitchina418]

lol take away the music and you'll be s%ting your pants Hoping no snake is around

[@lordmegatronthefifhtlordme3527]

Beautifully put!❤

[@Adam-cj2jg]

*That elephant is rich as hell, he has his own piano and personal assistant to play it*

[@вишез]

He had to sell his whole house to allow himself buying this stuff

[@LSK2K]

I'd usually find this funny but I read the video description.

[@Adam-cj2jg]

Khe damn, does he live on the streets now?

[@Adam-cj2jg]

Leon S. Kennedy I read the description too but it had a happy ending so why can't we joke

[@sorrynotsorry4142]

Read the description it's kinda depressing. :‑X

[@josephhelyenek9203]

A great example of how we should respect all creatures great and small. Bring them pleasure and comfort.

[@CMeaganMichael]

Playing Moonlight Sonata for this precious elephant in the moonlight. All his past troubles forgotten in these moments of bliss. The most beautiful thing I have ever seen.

[@Horseluvver]

Oh I cannot even describe it...my heart feels joy...and sorrow for the plight of wondrous animals because they are GIFTS that make this world so much easier for me to bear. He wept, this elephant. I really need to meet elephants.

[@joen.9540]

@@Horseluvver check if there's any sanctuaries in your country or zoos with elephant exhibits

[@thelastone9956]

Bet the animal's thinking... I wish he would quit so I can get some sleep!

[@AS-yc3yy]

OR! The elephant feels worse because it now wishes it had fingers to play piano itself lol... I like to think its imagining a concert and its wearing a tux 😂

[@joblessmf420]

@@thelastone9956 Read the discription.

[@lightt5209]

Thousands of years from now elephants will speak of a being who sat infront of a black box and created magic through sound. Religions will form from it and music will be the savior of the elephants.

[@kalebrotter2757]

Light T lol

[@munchfive5691]

Sounds like Dagda's Magic Harp to me.

[@Blurggg]

Light T animals are smarter than religion.

[@Obenfiquista81]

You have spoken sir!

[@govindasotoj6124]

Man I would like to smoke the same weed as you sir

[@monkeyorchid4081]

I love that the elephant doesnt have to stay he can leave if he wants to, but stay he does to listen to a beautiful piece of music!

[@carloserr1435]

Diane Bushby i never realized it but you're right! elephant stays jammin

[@LueYee]

He did yawn.

[@yeet_46]

The elephant is chained, why is the piano in the way?

[@monkeyorchid4081]

@@yeet_46 that elephant isnt chained...his whole life was spent in chains i hardly think they are going to chain him again for this video...I supposed all those other elephants that he has come up in a group are all chained too...duhhhhh!

[@yeet_46]

@@monkeyorchid4081 gullible

[@ChooseCompassion]

I love that The Guardian shined a light on the beautiful love you share with our beloved elephants. 🤍🐘🤍

[@CarlosGonzales-pe4jg]

An audience that I’m certain Beethoven would be proud to have

[@manthasagittarius1]

I feel quite sure of that.

[@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785]

Wonder if he'd swear to never use a piano with ivory keys again?

[@jenniferpiper4293]

That's what I was thinking. I imagine Beethoven himself probably never even concieved that his sonate would one day serenade an Elephant!

[@jenniferpiper4293]

@@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785 That's an interesting question. In his time such a thing was not frowned upon yet. They didn't comprehend animal cruelty the way we do today. Activists had not really taken up such causes yet. Elephants were still an exotic mystery to most of the world. One would hope mankind has not always been so wasteful.

[@lachlanitis2311]

My mum was an accomplished pianist and when she would play all the dogs and cats would lie down on the rugs and just listen ❤️

[@drakenulla]

wow:) how beautiful ♥🐞

[@adc2327]

If animals are brought up with music it brings them comfort. I am sure they were so happy every time your mum played for them.

[@oBuLLzEyEo1013]

That's beautiful...

[@UPAKHOSALA]

Great classical music has divine power u can also play like her if u take a firm decision to learn the piano

[@NannupTiger]

I've seen videos of babies and toddlers quietly weeping when listening to classical music, it can be so emotional

[@masonwalker6925]

Strangely, this video makes me feel human, and connected with earth.

[@emau2459]

I think it's because mankind is on this planet to have moments like this, to be caregivers of the planet, not to live in unrest, but in harmony with the other creatures.

[@InnerLuminosity]

We are all one

[@masonwalker6925]

ZeroVizibility for some reason that had me dying.

[@LocherYT]

This old elephant outlived many of his friends, his body nearly destroyed and visibly deformed, mentally tired. I see a great deal of contemplation as he just stands there and taking in the music. I hope he lives his remaining life in peace

[@hobesmcgee]

I didn’t expect the elephant to cry - incredibly moving. Seeing him embrace and hug the elephant at the end and tell it good night, was just right. Thank you for your kindness 😊

[@marywray6046]

I knew w i wasn't seeing things, the elephant did cry

[@ltownson126]

Probably sad because it's not with its herd. They're very close as families

[@レインボウクラウディア]

ショパンならどんな感じだったのかな。

[@juliusklugi7430]

The Anthropmorphism is off the scale among you plebs. This isn’t Disney and the elephant isn’t getting emotionally moved by this particular rendition of classical art to the point of tears. Music like this calms them. If it’s sad there’s probably a reason.

[@feedigli]

@@juliusklugi7430 Ah, it's so fun to be haughty with the plebs, isn't it? I admit I find it amusing at times myself. Still, I wouldn't be so quick to venture a judgement about the emotional life of fellow creatures.

[@AB-ou8ve]

Plot twist: the elephant is actually his piano instructor.

[@lix1217]

Bruh moment v69

[@kamelhaj6850]

Who wants the student to tickle the ivories.

[@pinchesalvaje]

Hahahaha!!

[@Aledupa12]

plt twist the elephant stand up and started clapping

[@trulycute7545]

Oh that made me laugh, thank you! 😆

[@Cinemagoer_64]

At one point he sways his head and at another point it seems he is being carried away with the melody! Wonderful creature!

[@breadedporkcutlet9345]

yeah, he was totally jamming out to it a little

[@renniekinnie]

ive always wanted to befriend one tbh

[@ChiTown915]

​@@renniekinnie if there's an afterlife I'm petting elephants

[@judithstefancik6721]

Yes, and a wonderful man for doing this!!

[@charleskavoukjian3441]

@@ChiTown915 through Christ there is, then you can befriend or go on adventures in heaven with your own

[@ramyhuber8392]

So so wonderful, thank you.

[@hectorplay8199]

There's something incredibly wholesome about a man playing the piano for an elderly elephant in the middle of the night

[@89ksokd91]

Imagine if the whole world was doing this instead of fighting and killing instead.

[@laurencopenhaver5366]

Holy

[@UncleBaldy]

Imagine doing this in the wild - 🤔 I'm guessing you'd Get eaten pretty fast. 🤷🏼‍♂️ Just saying.

[@thefreemonk6938]

@@89ksokd91 A man can dream...

[@HQ4575]

That hug at the end feels like respect, remorse, compassion and everything that is good about humanity

[@HQ4575]

@Nadia Charoensuk elephants are extremely intelligent and compassionate animals that just like the human animal, are knowing to visit where relatives died to mourn them, and I bet if they had the tool use that's necessary to control the plant to the degree that we can, they would have treated us much better than we treat them, you wouldn't have a market for the "medicinal" uses of our wisdom teeth

[@sci_pain3409]

@Nadia Charoensuk you're right, description: Mongkol is a 61-year-old former logging elephant. His captive-held life was spent hauling trees in the Thai forest. His body shape is deformed through hard labor, he lost his right eye and tusk in this brutal logging practice. Mongkol was rescued and brought to Elephants World to spend the rest of his days relaxing peacefully in freedom by the River Kwai. I discovered Mongkol is an extremely gentle, sensitive elephant who enjoys music, especially this slow movement by Beethoven which I play to him occasionally in the day and night.

[@stchamber111]

I guess we should first talk about the Elephant in the room

[@sasha-hy5zf]

thank you 😂

[@meikle9776]

It’s out in the wild... soz 😂 still liked it, original comment

[@yoshtheman115]

I think you mean the pianist in the woods.

[@bonitamac363]

😂😂😂

[@raasprasad2575]

Lmao 😂

[@maureencrawford2275]

Major side-eye, ear flapping and the look of love. Beautiful friendship ❤

[@unknownaura]

I wonder if a movie of his life memories plays in his head while listening to this.

[@dsoccer241]

What i was wondering

[@Claudia7784]

keph he probably has no nice memories poor soul

[@devodavis6454]

@@Claudia7784 True, and so sad. He's making better memories every day now, though.

[@Claudia7784]

DEVO DAVIS I truly hope so because I’ve just been informed that he is at a ‘sanctuary’ known to use chains and whips, where the ele’s are scrubbed by hoards of tourists!

[@KraZeOzone]

It's funny you guys mention that, because elephants are revered to have some pretty wicked memorization and "never forget" anything.

[@LightningDaemon]

as a musician myself, I would be so humbled and honored to play for these animals as long as it brings them comfort, joy, or happiness.

[@NIDER3]

@TeniquasInTheWild ?

[@benvinar2876]

This is a disgusting form of bestiality! Whats next a serenade! Ughh

[@fredwatson8415]

Play Found A Peanut!

[@MrGrae333]

@@benvinar2876 I usually serenade them after dinner but I see your point.

[@benvinar2876]

@@MrGrae333 🤣

[@MBOmnis]

Everyone's commenting about the music or the elephant, but I'm here feeling very impressed that someone hauled that piano out there to play for Mongkol. Mad respect.

[@emmanuelmontalvo1676]

That's a good point.

[@lisaj4698]

so very true, they could have brought out a boom box but it would never have been the same.

[@WGSen]

Plot twist, mongkol brought it himself

[@streitsound]

At least it's an upright and not a grand piano LOL

[@theultimate_]

I was thinking the same thing. Not to mention all the bugs.

[@sinabro5507]

참으로 아름다운 밤 풍경..행복해하는 코키리의 고마움이 전해 옵니다 !!

[@Elisabeth-o6d]

"Excuse me, sir, the zoo closed hours ago..." "How tf do you keep getting that piano in here??!!"

[@humblebeginnings8328]

😂

[@agil5823]

Dang i love that

[@nius22]

😂😂😂

[@first1nameknows396]

🤣

[@jerome3989]

Psst don't tell anyone ..but the elephant helps em. 😎

[@dpellican8053]

I think Mongkol's favorite part is 1:05 to 1:20 Just look at the way his eye widens, his trunk lifts and moves about, almost as if he was conducting an orchestra. Amazing.

[@Kikobekillinit]

I thought the same thing! 🐘💖

[@MapleMario67]

And 3:20

[@grantwells4491]

1:20 Kinda looked like a yawn but idk

[@laschelimette]

Nicely recognised :) thank you

[@KECOG]

I love the way Mongol watches the man play... Animals are smarter than most give them credit for.

[@desastermaster2010]

I wonder, how many animals are hiding in the dark, listening to this and enjoying some minutes of peace.....:-)

[@orionburton3829]

Feeling all the frequency's, im in tears jajaja, the most beautiful miracle on human existence is Music We are so lucky to understand assimilate feel and play and make music

[@luizito1212]

@MyGun4hire dude dont be a troll to each their own show respect 4 others way of thinking maby music feels like a miracle to them

[@nananana150]

You got me!

[@sharkhunt9476]

From what I heard the latest number hiding in the woods listening is 17,593

[@Mochikoosh]

as far as I know, animals don’t hear music as beautifully harmonized notes but more like a noise. so they wouldn’t be like: “wow!! music” they would be like “wtf is this sound”

[@popovapoetry]

It is so touching to see this beautiful elefant listen to this beautiful music. It is a real miracle - to present to elefant possibility of cleansing of his pain. You are real wizard and a man with a glorious soul.

[@hobbyhermit66]

Both, pianist and elephant, are fortunate to have such a friend. 👍😊

[@HighSpeedNoDrag]

Yup, because such beasts can be much more of a friend than any p.o.s. smart phone toting human.

[@magnificentmuttley154]

🏃

[@heleneldridge4996]

It seems music speaks to elephants in many ways, including wild elephants. Here in South Africa there used to be concerts of small orchestral groups, performing in the Kruger National Park. The audience took their chairs out beyond the fence of the campsites/lodge, and settle down in a clearing in the bush. It was well-known that after a short time the human audience would become aware of movements in the bushes, trees and grass around them. Wild elephants had heard the music and come to listen. They stood quietly and fairly close up, and calmly listened. As long as the human audience did not react suddenly, the elephants were quite content and calm, just listening. When the recital/concert ended, these gentle giants would turn and quietly walk back into the shrubs and disappear. Quite magical. And these were WILD elephants.

[@kcl7864]

Beautiful. Did you get the chance to witness this ?

[@yevgeniyaleshchenko849]

WOW! Amazing!!!

[@heleneldridge4996]

@@kcl7864 No, sadly. They were/are organised by the music club here in Johannesburg, and to get to one of these concerts involved a long road trip (bus) plus accommodation in the lodge, plus ticket to the concert. It is all very expensive, and sadly my budget doesn't stretch that far. But I have heard several first-hand accounts of these magical events.

[@BeastMode-oz8qc]

I miss that, I miss South Africa, I plan on making a trip over there as soon as the pandemic is over with.

[@theangriestcatintheworld]

@@heleneldridge4996 That's such a beautiful tale (tail?) 💕 🐘

[@liznsw406]

How can anyone fail to see the dignity and intelligence in those majestic beings

[@NakulKrishna]

Because they do not look for it unfortunately.

[@oliviergagnon8719]

Not to brag or anything but I can absolutly outsmart an elephant

[@tinatomaszewski6473]

​@@oliviergagnon8719 Where is your compassion for an abused animal? I'm sincerely worried about you. If you do a little research, you'll find that elephants are very intelligent. If you care to take the time, read the info in this link: www.elephantvoices.org/elephant-sense-a-sociality-4/elephants-are-intelligent.html#:~:text=Elephants%20are%20intelligent%201%20Long%20memory.%20As%20a,Tool%20use.%20...%208%20Understanding%20of%20death.%20

[@oliviergagnon8719]

@@tinatomaszewski6473 Im pretty sure an elephant cant drive a car, therefore I am smarter than all of them. no hate tho, the animal is cool

[@oliviergagnon8719]

@beef business elephant walk to reach new water spot all the time. If they had big elephant size car that they could drive, it would be way easier to do and also safer for them. I could reach all the water spots way faster and no lion could ever catch me in my Toyota :)

[@coldplaymay]

Every time his ears flutter, my heart does too. This soul connection is just what I needed. Thank you.

[@모모-b4z]

Wow, this is something beyond my imagination that I never think of. Someone is playing the piano for an elephant in the middle of night under the moon while the elephant is silently enjoying listening to it. So touching and beautiful!

[@tomy.1846]

I agree! To quote F. Scott Fitzgerald, "The inexhaustible variety of life." :)

[@christinevr7698]

It’s nothing short of magical.

[@parashsarmabaruah7915]

❤️

[@tomfetherston5833]

How would you like to do Canon in D Major by Pachelbel on Piano for that elephant?

[@Luckyy227]

This is literally the coolest thing KZbin has ever randomly recommended to me ❤️

[@jamesellison117]

got to agree

[@buddleiabee]

I just read that on 333 likes the number for compassion, blessings & inspiration!

[@BigCowProductions]

You know, there is something in common with us that KZbin used to randomly suggest this hahaha. I agree, this is awesome.

[@tbz1551]

Why so chilly? *please look up ‘literally’. Literally not ideally suited to precede a figurative descriptor. Unless you also speak with a vocal fry, than have at er.

[@olivianewberry3980]

same

[@DanielGarcia-pu8pu]

This story brings me to tears. Such a beautiful big boy. Amazing how mankind can be so cruel and thoughtless. Thank you for playing for him. You can see in his eyes that he appreciates this kind of human touch.

[@maxwellgarrison2983]

Mongkol to me is not just an animal. He is a person, with feelings. I wish we humans could undo all the harm we have caused such creatures. To live together and coexist. This music soothes Mongkol's old and pained heart, and hopefully all the toil and pain feels far away now.

[@alayneperrott9693]

Also his ears (big mood indicator) and trunk.

[@mountainmgtow5421]

Touch, yes. Music, no. They can't comprehend it - remember that an elephant's brain is the size of a peanut.

[@maxwellgarrison2983]

@@mountainmgtow5421 I believe you are thinking of *dinosaurs* and other non-avian reptiles. The elephant brain is quite a bit larger than a human's, as are the brains of many intelligent mammals, including other species of human. Mammals in general have a very large brain-to-body ratio. Moreover, you have no evidence to say that they cannot comprehend music. In fact, elephants are extremely sensitive to sounds and communicate in many pseudo-melodic ways, not just with their trunks but radiating very low frequencies through the ground. The way elephants communicate is not unlike the way cetaceans like whales and dolphins do. They may not give each other names, but that does not mean that they do not themselves. If an elephant had such a small brain relative to its mass, we would not expect it to engage in mourning, exhibit very long term memory, or care for its young, like some very simple minded reptiles, or even lower forms of life like fish. We know now with modern paleontology that even dinosaurs with their relatively small brains (like their descendants the birds), had very complex lives and cared for their young, even capable of complex communicative noises.

[@mountainmgtow5421]

@@maxwellgarrison2983 Thank you for trying to convince me by subtly patronizing me.

[@TheRescuer1]

Beautiful interaction between animal and man. That’s such an emotional piece and clearly the elephant was feeling the emotions of the music. Music is so powerful! Thank you Sir, for your love and kindness, you are the salt of the earth. God bless you.❤🙏🐘

[@gtr1487]

How cool is this. A guy in a forest playing for an audience of one. There’s a dude who does it for the love of it. Seriously, though, clearly the elephant was into it. Beethoven would be proud and maybe stunned.

[@ikennao5299]

GTR 1 why lie unprovoked ? Did the elieee tell you he was into it ?

[@shidanearone9466]

Is proud

[@gtr1487]

Kenna O Just look at that elephants ears flapping. He’s diggin it!

[@elgalloprieto]

More like an audience of 1.9 million people worldwide

[@torugho]

Probably someone recording it tho. I don't think he'd manage to get that piano there by himself also

[@kipperrepublic3568]

In such a miserable world at the moment, this is truly beautiful. Any form of kindness to animals is so heartwarming.

[@nolaanderson8770]

Very well said!

[@majorchungus]

World has always been a miserable place, try being in a trench in WWI.

[@gotham4u]

​@@majorchungus But why is it as miserable without a war....? Why life before 2010 was much different. What has changed in last 10 years? Smartphones. Chaotic endless digital content grab you into a world of chaos. Revert back to 1990s or even 2000s setup where Internet was there san endless digital content. It has bigger potential to destroy life than DRUGS. BTW, I was completely lost into 1980s while watching this Beethoven “Moonlight Sonata” for elephant :-) Thanks for the video though.

[@majorchungus]

@@gumbymofugga Sure I am. People need to put life into prospective that life expectancy used to be 40 to 50 years old in alot of the world 100 years ago. Such unhappiness for what, because my amazon package showed up a day late? The world isn't miserable, get the eff off your computers and go camping. Fast from technology for a week. You unhappiness is tied to that piece of plastic and glass in your hands. We live in the best time to be alive in the history of this earth.

[@hamschh]

I dont think the world is miserable at the moment. It's the best time ever to be a human.

[@tomthebomb557]

If only Beethoven himself could see how his sublime emotional piece of music transcends species...True proof of the absolute power of music and the harmonies.

[@medo2993]

I see what you did there..... Thought we wouldn't "see" that 😂

[@thomasrosati4593]

@@medo2993 Species is what he said right

[@buildinit6523]

CHURCH

[@esotericsolitaire]

I was just thinking how cool it would be if this deaf genius somehow knew about his influence on a deformed elephant.

[@joyporcella81]

Music and math are universal languages to all species

[@Mossbeehave]

More blessings 🙏 this elephant has gone through the cruel hands of humans! May this precious creature from God , spend their entire life in peace! 🙏

[@oldjunkvet]

This should be in a children's story book. So wonderful.

[@kumarianchal2623]

Indeed it should

[@SamuelBlack84]

The lonely old man in the deep forest whose piano playing attracts a lonely old elephant who entranced by the sounds he hears follows them and the old man plays for the elephant and they became best friends

[@rosamariatorresrios4874]

@@SamuelBlack84 sooo beautiful!! 💓

[@lydiapetra1211]

I completely agree...

[@ginafromcologne9281]

What a wonderful idea!

[@lonniebeezy425]

Elephant's hearing is soooo much better than ours so imagine what that must sound like to him for him to be having that much fun

[@Darius_The_CIairvoyant]

Elephants are extremely intelligent, they remember every memory, every moment, every song, every bad thing you do to them. And it sticks. They can enjoy music, they even cry out of their temple when one has passed. They have ceremonies for the dead. They had trauma. They have scars. They feel love and hate.

[@petrichorweather350]

I love elephants

[@yeuskas1]

The elephant: oh, so that's the use of our tusks?. Well let's keep It in secret

[@RB-pf6dz]

Madeline Smith Thx for this lovely reminder. We shld never underestimate any creature, large or small.

[@1jomojo]

no they don‘t, its a stupid myth

[@mutsuhanma7807]

@@1jomojo prove it

[@martyevans8162]

This really resonates deeply with one’s soul .... beautiful reminder about what peacefulness & compassion can be 🥀

[@RealDjMarkuZ]

The elephant is travelling in his mind to places no one ever been. Sonata D' Elefants

[@karenlindley6607]

Not everything in this world is ugliness. Bless them both.

[@carolbeukes4810]

Amen Karen

[@hughchapman-brown6369]

Ever wonder what the piano keys are made out of

[@carolbeukes4810]

@@hughchapman-brown6369 yes we know ..

[@mjeffbr]

@@hughchapman-brown6369 not anymore

[@EstrangedSounds]

This guy's name is Paul blarton and he's actually extremely abusive towards elephants look it up so yes everything is ugly unfortunately

[@patrickdurham8393]

Elephants can hear in subaudible frequencies and you can clearly see him responding to the lower frequency notes with more excitement. That said it's awesome.

[@robocathy359]

I noticed that, but had no idea why. Thank you for the explanation. 👍❤🐘

[@benjamingardner3314]

@@robocathy359 I had thought about that. Time to play some 19th century Russian choral music for the elephant!

[@taliep7933]

The hearing range of an elephant ranges from as low as 5-16hz to as high as 12,000-16,000hz. A piano is 27hz to only 4,000hz, so even the high notes are well and truly within the hearing range of an elephant. (A human is 20-20,000hz)

[@danbam3411]

Read this as I saw that part! Sweet!

[@gloriarosa8209]

L'arte ,l'estetica, la bellezza, rende visibile l'invisibile e accomuna tutto il creato tutte le creature

[@landmanlimited]

Thank you for your love and kindness to this wonderful being

[@keefbeef]

'Shall I play Beethoven?', he asked. 'I'm all ears', says the elephant.

[@Walk.InHisWay]

Keith Berry that made me chuckle. Ty 😆🙂

[@prodeyj1]

Sounds like a great children's book =]

[@karenryan78]

🤣😂💚💛💜🧡❤

[@mojukin3018]

😂

[@sadtitties222]

@Keith Barry Bless you! 😂

[@CharlesVeitch]

The elephant understands

[@KochariAsgar]

No,it most probably does not

[@haveheart91]

@@KochariAsgar elephants have been known to understand the 12 note scale and remember some of it even..so it most definitely understands

[@evesofia9722]

Kochari Asger Get hecked you heckin’ doomer. If you’ve never been to that place where the animal instinct lives alongside Beethoven then you’ve never lived. Spoiler alert: it’s beyond any base human experience, so far; ecstatic! SAD.

[@KochariAsgar]

@@evesofia9722 wha?Did u just wrote Mozart then edited to Beethoven?Lol

[@evesofia9722]

Kochari Asger Yes! I momentarily thought Moonlight Sonata was Mozart. Shall I take myself to the salt mines, or will you cart me off? Edit: same error + grammar! Oh dear. Salt mines indeed! I’m only confused that it was Mozart because I have it sitting on top of a couple of Mozart sonatas on my piano, you see. I play it rather well!

[@inncogneato6341]

Mongkol is a gentle giant. I’m glad he doesn’t hold a grudge against humans and that you honour him so. Very touching. Brought a tear to my eye, thank you.

[@marilyndupreez-s8p]

Very moving loved it

[@janeforst8464]

It brought a tear to my eye too to see such a gentle giant love having the piano being played just for him. He loved it. You could see him move closer to the piano as the piece played on.

[@atticdust6581]

Beautiful

[@rachelheyth3645]

Oh to have the heart of an elephant. It shames me to think that an elephant can be forgiving and gentle even though it was treated so badly by humans, but humans seem not to have this ability when it comes to their fellow humans.

[@ChooseCompassion]

Elephants are so sensitive and are such loving and gentle beings. What a beautiful gift to share with them. That’s why protecting them and allowing them to live free and safely is a moral imperative. #ProtectTheElephants #TreasureTheElephants ❤️🐘❤️