Classical Composer Reacts to Kalush Orchestra (Stefania) in support of Ukraine | The Daily Doug

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In this episode of #thedailydoug, I'm remembering and showing public support for the people of Ukraine, as we mark the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion. In doing so, I'm listening to Stefania, a song by Kalush Orchestra of Ukraine. The song won the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest, and the official video has been viewed more that 50 million times. The song is unique, as it blends elements of hip-hop and rap with traditional Ukrainian folk sounds...even making use of traditional Ukrainian wooden flutes. I hope you'll join me in lifting up this song and voicing support for peace not only in Ukraine but around the world.
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[@ma-marevo]

The song was written for the performer's mother's anniversary as a gift, but because of the war, it acquired a completely different meaning. More than 50,000 women serve in the Armed Forces. The clip is about three women: the first gives her child to her parents and goes to war, the second warrior woman gives the girl to her mother, and the third to God, because the girl died, but she also died in the war and joined her daughter in heaven. Glory to Ukraine💙💛

[@kailoebbert]

I guess it's worth mentioning that "Stefania" would have been a worthy winner even without that f*cking war. It's a simple chord progression, but not overused, and the chorus stucks in your head immediately. Add the lyrics, and you end up with what Doug has already stated: Art. 💛💙

[@deandrake2723]

For some reason this song sounds like a song of yearning (almost like a prayer), nostalgic and playful at the same time. Quite fitting for a song that talks about a mother’s eternal love and bond with her child through life and death.

[@DmitryNevedomsky]

Thank you Doug for your support and attention! It’s so important for us Ukrainians that people around the world give us their help and support. A year ago I was driving my family from Irpin to a safer place, and was not aware than the name of my town could become famous and known across the ocean. It’s sad, that this fame was caused by such rough circumstances.

[@giuliogrifi7739]

I'm very happy to listen to this beautiful song (which deservedly won 2022 Eurovision Song Contest) thru this very interesting channel conducted by Doug Helvering !...I honestly hope all democratic countries from all over the world would join together, even more than now, in the effort to continue in supporting your people's battle for freedom, in the endeavour to make your free nation regain your stolen lands. Stay strong Ukrainians...we all have a lot to learn from you ! Greetings from Italy !

[@jonkwape3097]

Ah, it's like each month in 2022 as a Ukrainian was like a year. That song feels like so long ago, still a great song. Brings nostalgia in a way, disregarding the bad stuff, but bringing the best of what Ukrainians were capable to do that year. Thanks Doug

[@vladyslavkurach]

Thank you, Doug, for supporting Ukraine throughout your videos. Greetings from Kyiv!

[@gytulispet]

Lithuania stands with you 🇱🇹❤🇺🇦 Слава Україні💙💛💙💛

[@alex_crane]

@@gytulispet Latvia stands with Ukraine as well LV❤UA

[@Nancy-wc7qf]

❤glory to Ukraine 🇺🇦 🙌 ✨️ ❤️

[@Olegator56]

Thank you for your support, it means a lot

[@user-fg6bd1gh7n]

thanks for reaction! love from UA!

[@DerrekHTN]

First time here. First thing I've noticed and appreciated is an amount of prepration nd information given. The background, story of the group and song itself etc. presented, which one can't get much from the majority of the channels alike. Great job, great content. Like, subscribe :)

[@giselaleichsenring542]

I enjoy watching/hearing the song/movie every time it pops on my Handy. Also i'm so grateful for live in a Land in peace.

[@lavryk]

Thanks from Ukraine for your support!

[@mirta1]

Дяка за відео❤🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦glory to Ukraine

[@birchstudio2900]

HEROYAM SLAVA!

[@patamushtaa]

Thank you for your comments and your support! Слава Україні!

[@roksolanabodnar4121]

Героям Слава!

[@VerchielxKanda]

The person playing the "flute" also plays in a very awesome band called Go_A. =)

[@mherod45]

Hi Doug, just wanted to drop you a line and say that I just recently discovered your channel and now I watch it all the time! As a former guitarist I played and sang in many small time cover bands years ago playing clubs, etc. and I have a very small grasp of music theory. I totally enjoy your analysis and explanations of chords, voicings, notes etc. So educational and informative. Thanks for all you do, carry on. A new fan....Michael.

[@jamesvioleen]

thank you for your reaction sir, and for taking the time to talk about the topic

[@Hangar1969]

Thanks a lot, Doug. For a guy whose house in Kharkiv was blown to $#it and whose family is now scattered in Germany and Austria, this vid surely struck the nerve. Glory to Ukraine! 🇺🇦

[@sergiysosnytskiy7150]

Thank you, Doug!

[@vaspup330]

If you dive deeper in Ukrainian pop music the most successful songs are only with some folk tips. For example Wild dance of Ruslana or GoA band and Kalush orchestra is not an exception. It would be nice if you will make video with some song of GoA.

[@goobah01]

Love Go_A

[@user-yh7xf9nh6z]

Дякую за реакцію, емоції та підтримку! 💙💛

[@nelufar91]

Every single time I watch this clip I cry like a child. I'm not a child, I'm not a mother but I'm sensitive for humans' pain. I can't understand why people hurt one another like this... Can't we just live in piece?

[@pin-upmariposa412]

That was fantastic reaction. This isn't good anniversary but it's important to not forgot that war isn't good good for nobody. I think it will be long conflict. Chwała Ukrainie.

[@real8304]

Thank you so much for the support! With all due respect though, as a filmmaker it really hurt that you looked away from some key powerful symbolic moments of the video. I get that your channel is more about music, yet the video tells the story as much as the audio does, so maybe just a suggestion to rewind if you missed a part? Would really appreciate it, thank you. Also if you would be willing to react to more ukrainian music, I recommend "THE HARDKISS - Helpless/Shchedryk" The second part of the song features a revision of an old traditional ukrainian song "Shchedryk", which was adapted many years ago in the west as the Christmas carol "Carol of the Bells".

[@faithnyou1732]

That was amazing! Thanks for this great reaction, Doug! ✌💙✌

[@oleksandr.pastukhov]

Thank you for your support!

[@marygun7577]

Thank you 💛💙

[@andrewwallace4481]

This Song was the deserved winner not just because of the situation in Ukraine. powerful messages throughout hats of to President Zelensky & the people of Ukraine for there Resilience in the toughest of times salute to the people of Ukraine❤

[@evgeniypetrenko1871]

Wooow, amazing, it's amazing song and very nice critic

[@jackiejo3812]

Wonderful song. Wish you'd reviewed the European Song Contest live performance though.

[@ryo_3436]

Well done, Doug. Thank you for your support, guys. From Ukraine

[@kermanov]

Thank you for your videos! And for supporting Ukraine! This is definitely not the best our song, but thank you for reaction and analysis!

[@anastasiavasylenko3585]

Ця пісня одна з найкращих пісень ‼️ Її визнав та полюбив весь світ,хіба це не прекрасно? Спитайте людей з різних країн українську пісню,і більша частина людей заспіває Стефанію. Я обожнюю цю пісню ❤❤😊

[@sevasch8527]

Great song great reaction

[@drsatan4211]

I would love to hear you go over some CHON. Perfect Pillow is a good one, or on the more musically mature side there’s Rosewood

[@user-tv8uy9vk5v]

Super

[@rmeyer4948]

Just saw them last night in Cleveland and they are amazing in concert! I feel so fortunate that I got to experience Stefania in person but their other songs are just as good. Slava Ukraini!

[@viktordidenko9599]

thank you!🟨🟦

[@ryttu3k]

You should check out Go_A! They were the Ukrainian Eurovision representative in 2021 and came second in the popular vote, one of the members is also in Kalush Orchestra, and they do a similar thing combining folk and contemporary (electronica, in their case). Their singer, Kateryna, does this fascinating technique called White Voice. The song they did for ESC, Shum, has two versions, a version they did for the show (with the video filmed in Chornobyl! The live performance is also INCREDIBLE) and an older, slightly longer version. Any of those three videos would be great to react to.

[@MaxSvyezhentsev]

Almost two years of the full scale invasion now. Almost 10 years since the war started. Greetings from a Ukrainian soldier in the war zone. We are still here. We are still fighting.

[@charlieknowlton7003]

I don't know where one inserts suggestions for your analysis but have you considered the song How Can I Go On with Freddie Mercury and Monsterat Caballe? It's been replaying in my head and just wonder what your thoughts would be on it.

[@0212schadel]

Please review another gorgeous ukrainian music video ONUKA - ZENIT (Official Music Video) it is not new but beautifully filmed and also built on traditional melodies. You'll like it.

[@mrcraane]

Altering the future - Death reaction when?

[@tacacanotucupi]

Mr Doug, please react to Helena Meireles, Brazilian singer and songwriter, recognized worldwide for her talent as a player of the so-called viola caipira. Guitar Player as one of the top 100 guitarists. Thank you. From Brazil.

[@professionnel111]

My dear Doug, if you read this at all, here's my wishlist for analysis (in a very random order): 1. Chick Corea Elektric Band (1991) - Beneath the mask, 2. Candlemass (SWE) (1989) - Tales of Creation, 3. Gamma Ray (GER) (1995) - Land of the Free, 4. Sadist (ITA) (1993) - Above the light, 5. . Collage (POL) (1994) - Moonshine, 6. Collage (POL) (1995) - Safe, 7. Mike Oldfield (1979) - Platinum (please!), 8. Wishbone Ash (1972) - Argus, 9. Krzak (POL) (1983) - Paczka, 10. Budgie (1980) - Power supply, 11. The Cure (1992) - Wish, 12. Electric Light Orchestra (1981) - Time (please!), 13. The Smiths (1986) - The Queen is dead, 14. Toto (1982) - IV and 15. Toto (1978) - Toto.

[@brianvernon249]

The great Gates of Kyiv. Promenade is my favorite “riff” of all time.

[@oficialrupp]

Heyyy Doug I have a request! Can you react to Home Invasion of Steven Wilson?

[@user-nx3pl8pq4j]

❤️❤️❤️💛💙❤️💙❤️💙

[@BradRocker]

Have you reviewed any Mahavishnu Orchestra ?

[@user-qw8ds7nt5f]

👍👍👍👍✌✌✌✌

[@hellensovastr]

kАlush, not kalUsh - emphasis on A, not U. stefanIa, not stefAnia - emphasis on I. Kalush is the hometown of the band's frontman Oleg Psyuk - well, the one in the pink panama. The group is named after this city. Stefaniа is his mother.

[@KM769]

Look for Ukrainian avantgard-folk female singer Svitlana Nianio - No title (Kytytsi album). I would also recommend 2 modern folk groups: Dagha Bragha and Dagadana (Shchedryi vehir song). I am from Poland, I think your names pronunciation is correct.

[@pyjavicka]

Oh man, fuck the notes, have you noticed the message in the video?

[@reverend9611]

Could you please do weird fishes by radiohead? it's a banger

[@RomanChub]

The history of Ukraine originates from an ancient state with its capital in Kyiv - "RUS'" (not to be confused with "Russia", these are different things). "Rus'" had the same coat of arms as today's Ukraine - "trident". "Rus" existed before the Mongol-Tatar invasion (Golden Horde). Further, "Rus'" under the name "Principality of Rus" is included in the federation under the name "Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Duchy Rus' and Zhymoytske". THIS was a direct competitor of the "Moscow Empire" at that time in that area of Europe. The Muscovite prince always wanted to conquer Kyiv, as the capital of ancient "Russia", in order to get his "lineage" from Kyiv. Later, when this federation disintegrated, the ancestors of Ukrainians formed states called "Hetmanship" and "Zaporizhsky Army". Then, from the 17th century, Ukrainians became enslaved and divided between Poland and the Russian Empire. Ukrainians live under occupation. When the "Russian Empire" was destroyed, Ukrainians formed their own national state "Ukrainian People's Republic" in 1918, which was destroyed by Bolshevik "Russia" in 1922 with terror and blood. Next, the Ukrainians were forced into the Soviet Union against their will. Throughout the time of the Soviet Union, most of the republics and peoples that were part of the Soviet Union were there against their will. The Russian Bolsheviks in 1918-1922 killed many Ukrainians in order to seize Kyiv and impose communist rule. History of Ukraine and Russia, briefly. Ukraine has its origins in the ancient state "Rus", the capital of which - Kyiv, was already known in 430 AD. The history of "Russia" originates from the "Principality of Moscow", which was formed around 1200-1300. One of the sons of the Prince of Kyiv, whose mother was a Mongol-Tatar, sat on the throne. In the 15th century, it was renamed "Moscow Kingdom". The population of the "Moscow Kingdom" is local NOT Slavic, but Finno-Ugric tribes: Merya, Moksha, Meshera, Vesya, Erzyany. The population of "Rus" (ancestors of Ukrainians) are Slavic tribes: what modern scientists call - "glades", "Drevlians", "Northerners", "Volhynians" (all of them called themselves "Rusyns"). That is, there was ONE indigenous people on the territory of "Russia". And now on the territory of Ukraine there is ONE people, "Rusyns" (Ukrainians), and the second indigenous people, the Crimean Tatars in Crimea. "Russians" are a mixture of 190 indigenous peoples who were conquered by Moscow, with blood and terror. For several centuries, Moscow destroyed their national self-consciousness, names of peoples, native languages and cultures. Their descendants, who today have lost their roots, do not know their origin, therefore they consider the "Soviet Union" as their homeland, because they do not know their ancestors who existed BEFORE the "Soviet Union". Therefore, they do not show a desire for their own freedom from Moscow. From the 8th century to the 19th century, the ancestors of Ukrainians were called "Rusyns", this name was gradually lost and transformed into "Ukrainian" in the 15th-19th centuries. Muscovite tsars always wanted to conquer Kyiv in order to appropriate the history of ancient "Rus". It got to the point that the Tsar of the "Moscow Kingdom" Peter the Great in 1721 arbitrarily and illegally renamed the state "Moscow Kingdom" to "Russia". In this way, he STOLE the name of the ancient state of the Ukrainians and put this name on top of the name of the "Moscow Kingdom". This is the main conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Russians, who are descendants of 190 non-Slavic peoples, are somehow taught by Russian propaganda that their history originates from Kyiv and "Rus". But Kyiv was founded in the 430s of our era. Moscow was founded in approximately 1200-1300. Russians are an assimilated mixture of 190 indigenous local peoples. The Russians were formed by the mixing and assimilation and Russification of these 190 indigenous peoples of the "Russian Empire". Until the 17th and 18th centuries, these peoples had their own native names, native languages, cultures, and even religions. The empire was formed by seizing from the 15th century to the 18th century the territory east of Moscow. This is a seizure of the power and blood of the territory of indigenous peoples. Moscow destroyed the national self-consciousness and language of dozens of its indigenous peoples, turned them into an inert mass that should not have national aspirations for their own freedom. So that there is no rebellion of the population due to the desire to get freedom. Today, Russians are stealing the history of Ukrainians, and Russian propaganda does not teach Russians their history, because the history of Russians is the history of Moscow's murders and terror against their ancestors, where Moscow troops burned entire settlements along with children and women. National heroes were brutally killed.

[@84DavidM777]

No Hi Ren yet in this channel?

[@user-vp9or7lq3w]

Thank you Doug, for you words. Ukrainians appreciate for your support!

[@user-op6ih1lq1t]

Правда е одна .

[@maureenwagg5305]

I have seen this video many times and I still cry for them. Slava Ukraini!

[@vtphoto1]

Thank you for this incredible eye opener!

[@peceed]

"Stand with Ukraine! -I do what I can! - Putin"

[@jirikrajnak9047]

Puck Futin.

[@josephmartin1749]

Doug, could you do your reaction to this little know "Yes" 1989 gem by Anderson, Bruford, Wakeman and Howe?: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3jIapmchcmVq5I

[@user-ec7nj5gt9p]

Thanks! 💙💛

[@irinavernyhor2226]

💛💙

[@danhurley2274]

A striking reminder of the nonsense that is allowed to fester and grow in this day and age. Thanx to you for doing this great video and commentary on this very sad anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Thanx also for all the videos and commentary you have been doing to celebrate Black History Month. I envision a time when we can get past all these petty conflicts and wars and everyone can live free in peace and understanding together. Sadly with the way things are going I don't see it happening any time soon or in my lifetime. Please keep up the great work you are doing on this channel and spread the word.

[@aragnophy]

Слава Украïні! Thanks for supporting us!

[@user-er5zx2wr1t]

Thank u 🥰 pls react ONUKA- Душа народу Yarmak - Моя країна

[@vaspup330]

This kalush video were made in Irpin. It’s 10 min by car away from Kyiv. All this stuff are real except the fire of corse.

[@mariokajin]

Mad at you and at you f’in “piano”, you missed out the an important maybe the most impactful thread of the video story.

[@supernattymetal]

Great song and worthy winner! 🇺🇦

[@sethkaicer319]

Doug and I incinerated ourselves while lighting are farts on fire.

[@illyafrantsev670]

Please check Володимир Івасюк- пісня поміж нас

[@alienhexican8017]

Very brave support of Ukraine. The question is; are you brave enough to react to Ren? His song "Hi Ren" has been known to break brains. Are you man enough, nay, human enough to withstand his artistry?

[@sharonbunn2363]

Hi fellow Ren Rabbithole traveller! I too gave Doug a heads up last video. How mind blowing is Ren eh? I discovered him last week and just can't stop watching his videos as well as reaction videos. Today I have seen Hi Ren 4 times and Losing it twice! I am not a rap fan (I am 60) but OMGG Ren is amazing.xx

[@artpizza2401]

Ukraine )))Thank you!

[@user-jh8qj2ce7j]

Thank you. Glory to Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@igorivasyshyn312]

💙💛

[@kajlennartsson4234]

We all stand for ❤Ukraine ❤

[@jaquestraw1]

Support Ukraine by watching a music video

[@user-wy3mn3jf8q]

🇺🇸🇺🇦✊

[@VeselyiKat]

👍👍👍💙💛🇺🇦

[@micoanderson3095]

🇺🇦🇫🇮

[@hellensovastr]

кАлуш, а не калУш - ударение на А. 🤦‍♀️🙄 стефанИя, а не стефАния - ударение на И. 🤷‍♀️😖

[@korbal61]

As italian, I must say that I'm most scared by NATO than Russia. Dear Doug, you should take a listen to Scott Ritter and Col. McGregor.

[@kailoebbert]

Just a slight hint from a German: Imagine you're Ukrainian. Still more afraid of NATO than Russia? If not: reconsider.

[@korbal61]

@@kailoebbert well, Ukraine was invaded just for wanting join NATO so, of course i'd be scared most by NATO than Russia even if I were Ukrainian.If I hurt myself i can't go crying to mommy, it's my fault only.: And as a german what do you think about the northstream pipeline ? Really you should be sacred most by Russia than NATO ?

[@kailoebbert]

Ukraine was invaded just for wanting to join NATO? WHAT? Read some of Putin's essays to get your facts straight! Northstream 2 was a bad idea. I have to admit, though, that I didn't think so BEFORE Russia invaded Ukraine. Your argumentation is a reversal of perpetrator and victim.

[@ilzezepa2]

Non sei stato abbastanza presente sul video. È dolore puro per amici ucraini. Slava Ukraine, slava Geroim!

[@elkardona]

Sorry... nothing for ukraine 😐😐

[@dynodon9182]

Dude, don't get political on a music channel.

[@ukrdima]

It's not politics. It's real life

[@kailoebbert]

Why? You'd never have written a comment like that if the political view presented here had not been different from your own, right?

[@rikfroschauer1743]

Hey Doug hope ya had a good bit of BBQ and a fine bourbon. hi Mrs Doug

[@ipirakic6517]

Goooo Russia! Z