Cellist Abel Selaocoe performs thrilling ‘Ka Bohaleng’ on cello and vocals! | Classic FM

[@tompw3141]

George sent me... This is utterly unique :-)

[@oscarito4333]

same

[@taco_reaper9234]

Same

[@jungleng]

Cmon we gotta beat the tiktokers!

[@donesixfour]

Same

[@samuelconnolly347]

Happy to add to the sames! George has helped me discover so much amazing music, but Abel has the potential to be the best!

[@MyRegularNameWasTaken]

"Hey you wanna play this piece? All you need is a virtuosic ability to play cello, including harmonics, harmonic pizzicato, left hand pizzicato, strong sense of syncopation... oh yeah and Mongolian throat singing."

[@tyronium2]

i don't think he ever throat sings i think it's just a vocal growl

[@keytron1391]

@@tyronium2it is kargyraa

[@thehoodlen]

@@tyronium2at about 50 seconds in he throat sings. It’s a South African throat singing style called “unmgqokolo”

[@somebonehead]

South African, not Mongolian.

[@Silvergrooves42]

You forgot about the singing and making vocal rhythms which include clicks.

[@andybaldman]

A frican love this.

[@valentinasanchez5757]

Nice joke

[@andybaldman]

@@valentinasanchez5757 Thank you!

[@wesleycolemanmusic]

💀

[@davifelizardo4187]

😂😂😂😂

I rarely comment on a video after watching it only once, and classical music has always intimidated me. But, as someone whose mother tongue is Sesotho, this moved me beyond what I anticipated. Thank you Classic FM, and thank you Abel Selaocoe. 😭😭😭

[@PancakeSerenade]

As someone who played the violin for 8 years and some change, somewhat classically trained, this man ignited a spark. Haven't really played in 20 years. So thankful for this human being just doing whatever feels natural with the tools he was given.

[@difference674]

Could u please translate what he says?

[@walkerx1813]

Thanks for telling me what the language is called! Time for me to go down another language rabbit hole...

[@doublooners]

never knew you could shred on a cello

[@sbeiting07]

El Scorcho

[@notyourjack]

You haven't seen Two Cellos?!? You must. The band is not this guy by any means, but shredding is occasionally involved

[@Fractal_Eclipse]

I've never heard anything like this, I'm blown away. What an incredible display of both technical proficiency and musical ingenuity. Inspiring and beautiful.

[@Trystaticus]

bro is shredding in 11/8

[@r0flgal0re]

African music has so much to still give us. It is often said that 'everything has been played before'. This piece disagrees.

[@sallybowles2781]

that s (Western) pop music! the world is big, thankfully

[@scipioafricanus9841]

Do you know what Afrobeats is?

[@JahGwa]

This changed my life in the fact that I didn’t perceive sound could be made like this. Truly a leader and visionary in the music realm. Big ups to you brother

[@TheYgds]

Besides the amazing creativity and composition here, the technique is stellar. I've worked my whole life to just be able to do relatively simple left-handed pizz as a cellist, and this man effortlessly executes complete rhythmically dynamic runs of left-handed pizzicato that is both well phrased and crystal clear. I've seen violinists do it, but rarely have I seen a cellist do it so well and with such expressive projection. I'm ashamed I have only just become aware of Abel. This was amazing.

[@v4vannatta521]

Wow... Deserves at least a few more million views!

[@ちぴお-y8k]

That power he had in his fingers to do play that is just incredible

[@eva4adam451]

As a violinist i can say. He brings very new influence for the cello. 500% better then all pop music together. Keep on going. Great.

[@Keef335]

that's an unfair statement. Pop music is popular because it appeals to people. Some people might not like this music. The claim that something is 'better' in this context is completely subjective.

[@alfredfind1219]

​@@Keef335 True. Better is kind of vague but he probably means that it is more creative and thought provoking as well showing a lot of skill.

[@fabianwhs9891]

​​@@Keef335 modern pop music is usualy factualy profit and not enjyoment/"music"/"quality" driven (I can iterate if wanted) But pop music is its own kind of art, I agree It tries to be as easily digestible, repetative and simple as possible, while not being boring The art is to make it easy to remember, get into, sing and jam along to, dance to and because of that, they try to get to the border of boring, but not cross it

[@keytron1391]

The modern music industry does not want people to be creative and to innovate, it wants emulation and for any new creative ideas to be kept to a minimum

[@TheIceIvy]

​@@keytron1391This is why I personally don't listen to modern music. It's still supposed to be like early digestible and catchy but it really can't scratch my itch of seeing the creativity of musicians musically and seeing how they develop ideas.

[@Vn0-]

This song needs to be in a movie

[@pattyluss]

Dude is so precise! Love the way he finds interesting ways to accent rhythm; with the clicking tones of what I assume is his native language, and the hammering on the fingerboard with his left hand, to the “sharp” stocatto bowing! It’s such a nuanced performance, glad I can say I’ve seen it here but I feel I NEED to see this in person! Bravo!

[@riley1984]

Agreed on all accounts. I have to see him live.

[@yangatekane]

It's mainly Tswana Language and a bit of clicks from Khoe Khoe

[@idaleung8003]

I read that he is incorporating many African languages into his repertoire-to celebrate Africa. Bravo!

[@alonzogarbanzo]

Wow! So many influences outside of his own South African heritage, seamlessly integrated. Wonderful Tuvan-style Kargyraa over western classical violin techniques of every kind, and then some, etc. Ferocious technique delivered in such a passionate, joyful manner. A musical treasure chest. I'm so gobsmacked I can't even write full sentences.

[@numoherisson1656]

Also South Indian vocal percussion (konnakol).

[@edwardmbennett]

TikTok brought me here. This is absolutely fantastic. I’m mesmerized. And loving every bar.

[@Ibby_M5]

Saw this on tiktok and had to watch the whole thing

[@Motitomi-1]

Same!!!

[@debp4225]

Same!

[@BaldBossMedia]

Me To✌🏽

[@neomalatji7624]

Yep!!!

[@neomalatji7624]

Sent to all who care about music...

[@LoraDreamofasiagirl]

Beautiful! Finger style sounds like Miyavi, Japanese guitarist, song Selfish Love.

[@martastarka5654]

Total Miyavi vibes ❤ But also a very unique and beautiful experience. It's a wonder this has so few likes. If I could, I'd like it a 1000 times - that's how much I loved it. ❤

[@thejackal007]

I just bought the CD. One snippet of a track heard elsewhere and I was hooked!

[@glitch-3107]

The way he pushes both the cello and his vocal cords to the extremes of their capabilities is extraordinary! I haven't touched an instrument in decades but seeing this put a flare of passion in that old muscil spark, truly inspiring!

[@yea4253]

Please explain where and how he showed technical proficiency with the cello

[@headofathousandsheepswool]

​@@yea4253sure! you can especially see it between 0:00 and 3:50. hope this helps!

[@frostyelkk]

​@@yea4253 next time you touch a string instrument it will burst into flames

[@westminsterabbey.6916]

If you want a truly soul affirming experience, go see this man and his band live. It’s like going to the church of music, it’s absolutely beautiful.

[@landmarksandbyways]

Sacred sounds. Harmonia Mundi lives on!

[@rebeccachildressmichaelhay6420]

The most exciting piece of music I have heard in ages!!

[@lightningfirst689]

There really is no limit to how cool humans can be, is there?

[@sharmenbaby1]

Almost otherworldly! I’ve never heard anything like this and I loved every second of it.

[@bobmathieson987]

My Sister just put me on to Abel as she attended his concert in London last night, here I am in the south of NZ at midnight and understand now why she was mesmerized.

[@RandyRanis]

Мне 36 лет и впервые слышу прекрасное сочетание академического и этнического. ИМХО, разумеется. Спасибо! Мира всем!

[@fallenangel4628]

What a gift to be able to see someone execute a performance flawlessly from the comfort of my home. The throat singing was incredible, and how he manipulates the flight of the sound is just /chefs kiss/

[@aragorncurry4695]

Wow this feels so cinematic, like watching a nation overcome adversity after the final batte and coming to terms to the new future

[@michaelnwokorie8648]

The story he tell is so beautiful and he feels every note . It like every culture fused together . I something every can feel like they heir their own cultures sound within the one piece

[@rokeley94]

That was one of the most incredible things I've ever witnessed. Bravo!!

[@b.bailey8244]

This is perfection. I feel like I am in heaven when I listen to him.

[@KServeux]

beast mode activated!!!

[@Natureboy224]

More people should be enjoying this right now

[@perly0153]

We need this as a soundtrack!

[@TRUTH66ULTRA66]

AWESUM°~ I THINK SHE ENJOYED IT^

[@OleksaSymotiuk]

Despite how strange this is the more I listen the more this grows on me, absolutely FIRE!

[@notyourjack]

I need to memorize his name because this man is a star ⭐ in human form.

[@wspolczynnik_poissona]

Yo this is amazing, why doesn't it have like 10 million views?

[@WoodaPeople]

Mind absolutely blown! Might need some new words to describe this amazing/stunning/whateverthewordsare music/performance.

[@divineimprints4053]

Magnificent!!!

[@lebazar57]

So beautifull... thank George Collier !

[@mahoganyflagpole6877]

So insanely cool start to finish

[@saskia6148]

Oh my gosh amazing!!

[@Archilegalist]

Absolutely stunning!❤

[@tonyl3012]

So powerful

[@michaelanthony9068]

Wow ! Genius !!!

[@erlandodk]

Just... wow..!

[@UruzBeatbox]

Simply genius ❤

[@tonimadja8548]

WOW!! This was amazing to watch, listen and feel.

[@glitterycorpse]

I'm obsessed

[@sonnyhager]

This is incredible

[@Azekeuel]

what an absolutely unreal performance. truly one of a kind and so beautiful

[@СветланаКальметьева-ф1д]

Завораживает❤

[@cellokid5104]

Pretty cool

[@meianoite4271]

Every note in its perfect place

[@antonytejada8924]

Beautiful, thrilling, daring…unique. Extraordinary!

[@ericgendell8874]

Sheer genius!!!!Abel is a true original visionary.

[@TheCrozus]

Amazing! ❤

[@maldigar]

Brilliant.

[@lakadayzikal]

This is GENIUS!

[@fiorellagoeta4217]

Bello! Adorable talento! Gracias!!

[@oresthopiak8609]

It is so interesting that he uses clicking sounds from African languages in the music. This is quite amazing

[@deonlionheart]

Amazing!!!!

[@kanyawest6627]

Reminds me of traditional Chinese and Japanese movies you if you ever watch them you can instantly imagine the scenes with the tempo he players 💯💯💙💙

[@user-bq3ch1ps8q]

Throat-singing originated among the indigenous Turko-Mongol tribes of the Altai and Sayan mountains of southern Siberia and western Mongolia its some of my favourite music

[@piotrkrol3738]

Epic and warm at the same time. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@rebeccachildressmichaelhay6420]

This is unbelievable!

[@spoconote]

Thanks george

[@MisterDavidBell]

Outstanding performance 👏

[@alessandromiotti311]

this is so amazing wow

[@TreAndJ]

Beautiful

[@bonanza27]

gorgeous

[@Gngatho]

I really enjoyed the uniqueness in this piece 🎉

[@miavos3610]

Mesmerizing!!!!

[@trytoplaypiano]

Marvelous talent!

[@thavibu]

Fantastic!

[@powlly5738]

Wow! 👏👏👏👌 The man and the instrument are really one. Really magical

[@Robert_Herring]

Magnificent

[@fatboi_raid1480]

An Mongolian throat singing, what a tradition

[@molemo7215]

In this case its likely a uniquely independent tradition of Xhosa throat singing particular to South Africa. Aren't humans amazing, similar tradition, half way across the world ❤

[@eid6584]

I didn’t even realize there were african indigenous groups that also do throat singing. I’ve always thought its really cool

[@rimun5235]

@@eid6584 As a Kenyan, it's common. The Maasai do it too. I basically learned from the internet that it's supposedly mongolian... I actually think many African tribes do it.

[@zahirkokab159]

Super!!! Bravissimo!!!!!👍👏👏👏🎉

[@valeriesmith15]

Wow, breaktaking.

[@clintmclaughlin2152]

Amazing.

[@joelixjo1314]

Thanks

[@simakahlemahlatini]

Sensational!

[@loanphammusic3230]

❤❤❤

[@judithjacob5097]

Gänsehaut 🥰

[@sauceysauce7840]

this rules

[@nyanduplo]

Wow

[@Bongorfians]

1:35 there is a certain type of guitar songs that sound just like how that cello is being played now. Does anyone know the genre? It's beautiful

[@cgnotes]

not sure what u mean but if u look up ichika nito ull probably find something similar lol

[@marbisca]

Meraviglioso

[@ColeyGilchrist]

My goodness!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@DravenKSW]

Wow! Amazing talent!

[@stgra13419]

Great video and vibes!

[@maximeroustaing4769]

insane

[@mcesto]

Am here for South Africa 🎉❤

[@lifetimesofamultiplemediam1003]

WOW!… Proppa Tingz! 💗

[@KiddGreen1]

Honestly, this would be perfect for an anime or in a video game ost boss battle 💯🤙🏾💥

[@AshBarkPerson]

1:20 the best part is his face here as he plays