Kulning - The Ancient Scandinavian Herding Calls

[@deltavapour4248]

Swedish here! When I was a kid, me and my sisters went playing in the woods a lot. Mom would let us know when it was time to come home or check in with kulning, and it is one of my favourite memories of growing up. I learned how to do it from her and it is such a nice feeling, like screaming your feelings out but without hurting your voice!

[@InfiniteCookie3-jo2bb]

Wish I could’ve grow up near the woodlands 🥹 the Swedish folklore also is interesting to learn about along with the culture! Very fascinating!

[@noodlebenji7713]

That sound a like an amazing core memory to have. You are very lucky.

[@yeshiyangzom8532]

social service did not take u away from ur parents？

[@destynihamilton1503]

It's so cool that your mom did that, my dad would just scream to call us and we'd scream back.

[@celloharper]

Do everything to not let this art form die. Do everything to keep it alive. Please. It is so beautiful.

[@darktheme2192]

I am Asian. I love learning about this part of Swedish culture. Yes it is hypnotic and vibrates your soul. I cannot explain why tears were running down my face at the sound of her voice. Must be happiness. Thank you for this video.

[@kazu9445]

"Vibrates your soul" is such a beautiful phrase. Much love, my friend!

[@karleyhowe214]

my grandfather taught me how to sing the cows home, when I was a child . I use the same song to call my own cows now, and my children and grand children sing the same cow call. I wonder if this song is from our Scandinavian heritage? And if it has changed much through the generations before us?

[@dweuromaxx]

Wherever it's from, it's very cute he passed it on to you :)

[@luluamu]

Yeah, my grandma (Norwegian) used to have a specific call for the cows. The "melody" is still ingrained in my brain. Didn't really think anything of it until I saw someone else from abroad talk about it

[@paradigmredesign2012]

where are you from?

[@jeannerogers7085]

I thought everyone has their own song, so your own cows come to you.

[@HeyItsKora]

82 year old??? She doesn't even look 60, let alone over 80!!! Good gracious that's impressive! And all that without running water or electricity! Goes to show!

[@Dolebob]

yeah I noticed the same

[@peasinourthyme5722]

It´s a custom rarely in actual herdsmanship use now adays. Mostly it is a curiosity, for tourism or for having like a "living museum". But I once happened to see it practised in everyday herdsmanship only ten years ago, by chance! I was sitting, for reasons I can´t remember, just enjoying the view at a location. It was summer and green and lovely. I saw an old man walking on a dirt road a little ways away from me. He walked all the way to a fence and opened the gate. Then he started "sort of" making this kulning. It wasn´t beautiful and arty like here, but he song-called "cows cows cows COME" over and over. And sure enough, his herd came trotting! A couple of them were literally running and prancing with joy! When they arrived, he simply turned and started walking, and they all followed suit behind him, it was a joy to see their connection. This was in the south-west part of the country (Halland, Marks kommun)

[@KK-sr4hh]

I live off of forest land, so I taught my horses to come in with this technique years ago. I will say twice I've had horses on the forest and twice they've come to me with my chant. It's easy to teach and very useful for people in my situation.b

[@anne-sophiehurez1740]

Hello! How did you manage to learn kulning?

[@alananderson5202]

My little Norwegian mothers voice would carry. Our nearest neighbor a mile away would hear her.

[@esthervanderheijden5781]

I wish i was born in Sweden. I love the language, the traditions, the nature, the history, aurora borealis. It's so beautiful, i love everything ❤

[@angelshadow95]

Her voice is so amazing! I got goosebumps

[@jimlundquist1716]

My Swedish born grandmother told how she would herd cattle in the mountains outside of Bingsjo, Dalarna Province during the summer, which is located near Leksand. I wish she had sung her Kulning call for us. It was a tradition my Father carried on later on his neighboring farm; he would call out "Come Boss, Come Boss" which would bring the 2 milk cows and assorted feeder cattle to the feed yard from the pasture Never thought much about this until I watched the video. A fine tradition.

[@dweuromaxx]

Glad it could trigger such a lovely memory 💕

[@Allhoney33]

Sami Peoples??

[@medusaslair]

@@Allhoney33 - No. There's a misconception about them being indigenous to Scandinavia, they're not. They came to the Nordic countries from Russia about 3000 years ago, to Finland first, and then around 2000-2500 years ago some of them continued to wander into Sweden and Norway. People had been living in Scandinavia for more than 10 000 years before the Sami people came there. Even the agriculture in the Nordic countries are older, it was established 6000 years ago.

[@austinbarnes3855]

It’s scary how easily this brings tears to my eyes. It’s gotta be the frequencies

[@aliasofanalias7448]

A distant connection to a sense of self long lost

[@victoria_dolce]

I never knew about this just 10 minutes ago. It’s fascinating. Want to learn more and more about it. With love from Ukraine 🇺🇦 ❤ 🇸🇪

[@bl4nk451]

As a Swede it's sad that we don't learn about our own history in school. Sad that what we learn is handpicked, we don't learn about where we came from or what even we've done wrong in the world.

[@chrisrattray8958]

Yes I understand. It’s common now in Europe, to learn about muhammedism than to learn about the culture of the indigenous people of country you live in. This basically means that it is not necessary for muhammedans to assimilate or integrate with the people of the country they have(Following the directions of their scriptures on completely over running the host country) emigrated to. Curiously, this is vehemently encouraged by strict laws made up by a small section of indigenous people. This suicidal situation is in a headlong rush wherever there are progressive lunatic liberal leftists in any place of office. This indigenous singing along with most traditions will not exist within the next 50/80 years. In the case of Sweden, probably much earlier.Followed closely by Scotland.

[@disappointedinmyself8375]

@@chrisrattray8958 it’s truly not about that. Stop trying to make up excuses to spread your white supremacy and alienation of people outside your culture. You could surely fit both the “muhammedism” you call it (by the way, we learn just as much about Buddhism, Christianity and Hinduism in Swedish schools) and Swedish history and culture.

[@chrisrattray8958]

@@disappointedinmyself8375 Then I think you should read into muhammedism a little more. Try looking at what they are commanded to do with regard to friendship and assimilation in new host countries. I stand by what I said about the handing over of Sweden to muhammedans. If I am as you say, a white supremacist, then I shall have absolutely no reason to be ashamed of stating that I am totally against anyone who is against white people! And that includes those whites who are! Is your ignorance really blissful?

[@recalone]

We are ruled by evil people that want us to forget our culture and roots.

[@chrisrattray8958]

@@disappointedinmyself8375 You’re completely deluded. A common affliction amongst the progressive lunatic liberal left.

[@kikyozoldyck7872]

im not scandinavian nor i could hit high notes but im planning to move to northern sweden and do my best to be able to do kulning because i ALWAYS wanted to live like how they wanted

[@Nejliika]

If you are moving up north in Sweden prepare for long and cold winters. I like 1h away form the arctic circle and it's very cold and dark here during the winter and autumn. But don't be scared because it's very beautiful, during the winter it's mostly dark but it's very nice to just be outside and watch the northern lights with a cup of warm chocolate and during the summer when it's constantly bright it's amazing to take walks in the forest maybe stop by a lake and swim or fish. You will also most likely meet a lot of native Sweden up north (called samer) and I suggest learning about them if you move here since you will meet them a lot. And also be careful if you see a moose because they can be dangerous if you make them angry. You are very welcome here and I hope you like our country!

[@jalleheavy895]

how did it go?

[@Dashingdiva73]

Yes Ma'am! Hit that note! Amazing voice! Reminds me of the origins of Birgit Nilsson!

[@yamileneme3848]

Que hermosa tradición es una belleza como se respeta y se ama la naturaleza. Esos bellos cantos y llamados a las vacas y ovejas. Para que entren al corral. Que belleza. Dios y los ángeles les bendigan. Linda labor. Divinas. Un abrazo. Yami y Alegría. Desde sur américa.🌍😇🙏

[@vangogh66110]

OMG yes! Birgit Nilsson was said to be a farmer before she became a soprano

[@annainculta]

i was supposed to go to that concert but at that time i was too much of an introvert :(( i used to live in Leksand, and our culture is still very present in the town's decoration and choice of art etc, now i live in a more ancient village south where true Dalculture is on its last legs! and ofc im determined to dedicate as much of my life as i possiblt can to bring back what's very soon to be forgotten...

[@dweuromaxx]

All the best to you, sounds interesting!

[@jimmy-stevenbiemans1486]

Thank you for the video 🙏🏻 I noticed that my natural way of singing is similar to Kulning, so when I found a video of Swedish KZbinr Jonna Jinton displaying her kulning skills, I decided to cultivate them. I hope I will be able to receive some proper lessons from a native kulning teacher someday 😁

[@dweuromaxx]

This sounds great that you work on your Kulning skills. Good luck! :)

[@ThePizzaGoblin]

I love the juxtaposition of the traditional farmers outfit and the tattoo sleeves.

[@raveenasen1767]

Beautiful landscape and herding calls create a feeling of ancient times.

[@renastone1270]

This doesn't just work on cows. When my cats (I have six, eek) get too rambunctious or I need to find one that's hiding out, I put on one of the kulning videos and they chill out almost immediately or come out of hiding at least!

[@dweuromaxx]

@Rena Stone Brilliant. But: Are you sure they are cats?? 😁🐱🐮

[@renastone1270]

@@dweuromaxx Well, 3 out of 6 of them do play fetch, one sits and speaks on command... so, I guess I'm not totally sure they ARE cats! LOL

[@Superrradical42]

I’ve always had long high pitched tones I sing deep from in my chest, melodically. And they seem to know their name.

[@fritzfromsouth5935]

In Brazil there is something quite similar, in the northeast, vaqueiros (the brazilian cowboys from the caatinga) use a type of singing to guide the cattle, called "Aboio" and "Toada", but it's origin came from Arab peasants that use this singing to guide theur animals.

[@LordPoshnameVonPlumbingparts]

I once made that noise when a hammer slipped and hit me you know where. Jokes aside this is a haunting talent.

[@RSLtreecare]

This is very special, it feels like a real link with the natural world.

[@profhubertj.farnsworth9930]

Please keep old traditions alive!

[@aqueerappeared8025]

I love these ethnomusicology videos!

[@TheAcquibajo]

My ancestors are Swedish and I've never heard of this!! Its lovely!

[@donnariggs1567]

82 wow you look fabulous!! Thank you for the education!!

[@oddartist3767]

I've heard plenty of kulning from ideas on here but I always fall asleep to it,I wish I could travel to hear it where it began 🎧🎶🥰🎶🎧

[@seadragon8417]

If I had a farm, which would be lovely at some point in my life, I would most definitely use Kulning. It may not be my history, but it is beautiful and sounds better than our American calls.

[@Lilboozibert]

@1:00 That lady is 82? I guess living a peaceful (but challenging and stimulating) life will do!

[@dweuromaxx]

Perhaps she has unlocked the secret to inner tranquility ☮️

[@ursulageorgeson7086]

My family have worked with cattle for generations. My mum taught me to do this 'because we'll never shout like the men'. What she meant is, it actually is more practical for us. Men's voices carry further when deep and boom-y, women's when they're singsong-y. I can tell you standing ontop of a 5 bar gate and getting them in from two or three fields away, it makes a lot of sense.

[@AllieAndPeach]

The breeder of my corgi used a sound or song similar to kulning (we're from sweden) to gather the puppies throughout their 8 weeks with them, so I've kind of carried it on and still use it to make my dog run faster or come to me. Never thought about the similarities before.

[@ingussilins6330]

Like a spontaneous meditating song. Call cows and angels...

[@happydog4929]

love these reports, thank you.

[@Lerrae1908]

I've used it to call my dog in lol. My voice doesnt carry if I dont

[@Ace-ke7fq]

Almost any noise, sounds work for most animal's,.cats, pigs, horses some you just need to whistle..Animals are very smart..Even with humming noises..bells even..

[@sweetpie7919]

I'm imagining my neighbors calling to see if I'm ok if they heard me do that. I know the dogs would go nuts. I love it though.

[@melanietoth1376]

I love those beautiful black and white cows! I've never seen them before...I'm from Wisconsin

[@Cablecol]

This is like watching a benevolent version of Midsommar😊.

[@dweuromaxx]

Haha!! Funny observation 😏

[@johnhayes7872]

Very interesting

[@trinitygrimes2011]

I just realized this is what my coworker does to me when she gets into work. She calls my name in a similar manner 😂.

[@nigangte6984]

Jennie looks so much like Sister Michael from Derry Girls. I was waiting for the Sass.lol

[@leslie4822]

Okay thank you. I was trying to figure out why she looked familiar 😂

[@mekennawilson518]

Insane notes!

[@Rahul-ur3jy]

Jonna jinton 💓

[@Nympholita]

I discovered it through Jonna Jinton. 🥰

[@sinfulmatrix543]

Im here because of a haunting story involving a forest and this very call. The writer said to look it up, it is quite chilling and interesting same time

[@aliciascheall9716]

Beautiful

[@anilfurumbow5208]

Outstanding, great 💖🇳🇵

[@tc4906]

Cheers 🍻🥂🍻 to good traditions.

[@Apulia2001]

Can you imagine someone like Birgit Nilsson handling the cows?

[@stevenburton7922]

Come to think of it, Birgit used to take care of the cow too.

[@tariq_al_fahim170]

Over Switzerland they have yodeling

[@MsAnpassad]

I hearded in wild roe deer once using this method.

[@Mike40M]

In old times cattle was grazing in the woods. Fences was built to keep cattle out of the fields to protect the crops.

[@xmr_biscuitxfortnite9318]

Haría lo que fuera por pasar unos días en esa granja

[@propellerhead428]

Living like this, in that place must be the closest thing to Haven on this side of your last breath.

[@Altairw]

I milk cows and it's true, cow loves high pitched voice calls. I always call in a similar way.

[@orsolyakollath4583]

I love these songs a lot and I' try to sing them but all of them sound so coloratura soprano, which I can not reach, is there a way to sing Kulning in alt or mezzo? I know that wouldn't be that cool, but still...

[@pompe221]

The woman at 1:26 sounds like she's singing in more of an alto range.

[@orsolyakollath4583]

@@pompe221 you are right, she sounds like my granny, she was good at everything.

[@fragranceofsound]

now this is slightly closer to the real deal, before tourism set in and it became a tourist job

[@kellycombs8484]

Where can i learn to do this?

[@stevenburton7922]

Jeeez...she could be the next Birgit Nillson! Wow!

[@loonyfox8942]

My husband is Swedish but he doesn’t know anything about his heritage. He makes these random noises and he sounds like this 😂😂😂 idk if that’s a hood or bad thing but it’s great

[@TheMerryWolf]

When kulning, are they saying words or is it just kinda.... sounds?

[@dweuromaxx]

These ancient herd calls usually consist of a sequence of tones without words.

[@themarsoff]

Кошка подбежала, смотрит на меня мяукает чего то)

[@theprojectofgiving3886]

82 years old???? Wow.....

[@Sayitlikitiz101]

History and traditions should not become a impediment to the future, things have to change to evolve in that future. But going into that future without having a firm grip on your history and tradition, is insuring that that future will certainly not be yours. Sweden has already forgotten much, let's hope that tradition such as this will be safeguarded.

[@centerfold8]

I would love to go to Sweden and try their beef and sausage and Swedish Meatballs.

[@dweuromaxx]

Us too!

[@jannetteberends8730]

The cows listen better than my dog. May be I should start singing

[@dweuromaxx]

😆

[@deuone]

"The hypnotic sounds of cooming"

[@stephenolson532]

When I'm calling YOOO OOOO HOOO

[@aronjaderosario8320]

I'm the music public 😂😂😂😂😂

[@oriel9347]

3:27 Cranberries. Followed by Good King Wenceslas.

[@mazzyg6186]

That’s a real life siren

[@emeyland-smith5986]

I would worry about what might turn up!

[@escaramujo]

I think the cows react to that Sound the same way cats do: they think the one that cares for them is in Danger.

[@Niobesnuppa]

Kulning hasn't just been used in Sweden, and I find it slightly disheartening how many videos or texts about kulning from international sources imply that it's only a Swedish thing. In fact, I'm pretty sure kulning (or "lokk" as we call it in Norwegian) has actually been used more in Norway than in Sweden since we have more of a mountainous landscape while Sweden is more flat, and this vocal technique is most useful when it can utilise the echo from the mountains. Still, some talented women in this video, I just think the narration was kind of meh.

[@luminoustarisma]

I agree, I think this was common in Norway. And as for her claims to teach it in school, well, I agree that schools in these areas should probably try to expose the kids of it, however this is not done in the entire country. Southern Sweden is flat, there are not enough mountains for it, so for us, while it is pretty cool, it has no meaning. Here if we talk history, and I live in Gothenburg, it would not be as well practiced if at all. However, we do talk about the sailors and their lives and I’d rather here that since my mothers entire family worked with boats. But I am fairly sure most of Sweden would not be interested. Shoul we forget old practices, no, but should we put all these old practices on our kids. That would be too much. I am no history major but I remember it took me 8 years to cover the basic history education in Sweden. We have a lot of ages and centuries to go through.

[@niklassvensson860]

Make your own video about Norwegian kulning then. Stop crying..

[@c.evans1804]

So is Kulning a Scandinavian art, or just Swedish?

[@cryinheart4235]

It's like yodelling in Germany.

[@JorvikBerserkir]

Kulning vs the Mosque call... tough choice

[@andreasnilsson6857]

Dalarna, 4 hours from Stockholm, yeah dude, good luck with that.

[@mary-ruthflores4107]

Many times Women’s crafts are ignored. We hear much more about men yodeling

[@centerfold8]

There should be a musical genre evolved from killing but a mix with other instruments that isn’t simply yodeling

[@sheyibryta6519]

Killing?

[@terry_1952]

Do the men also do the kulning

[@0NeverEver]

Swedish herding calls to herd people :)

[@andyharpist2938]

Governments dont like artists by and large. They work outside normal industrial work and have their own supporters and tend to say lots of common sense things in their songs, painting and other artistic work! They imagine somehow that it will flourish without assistance and then are sorry when it becomes extinct.

[@marvsiceslice]

I'm sorry.... That lady is 82??? You could tell me she was 60 and I'd think you were guessing too high.

[@Nightbird.]

Women in my city do the same thing when they find a good Chinese buffet. 😋

[@c0mputer]

Ja

[@jazzochannel]

KOM KYRA!

[@sanmame7102]

Yeah' cull the herd.,

[@jillwheeler6207]

Söt röst

[@ashishbahirat844]

Hindi Hindi

[@AdaraFukuchi]

Not a fan of this one tbh. Makes me ubcinfortable the singing.

[@smileyface1542]

Very bad. no good

[@smileyface1542]

Ikr

[@dweuromaxx]

The herding call? 🥺

[@twistedexistence3603]

Credability, blown. Tattoos, are a dead giveaway. Is nothing sacred?

[@Niobesnuppa]

So you can't practice folk music if you have tattoos? Stop the purity policing. It might be an ancient technique, but they are still modern day people who should be allowed to look however they want.

[@BlueBirdMasquerade9]

Tattoos have been around for centuries. You’ve just been taught what modern religion wants people to think. They associate sacred with “clean” because that’s how they control and other people.

[@GanjaGlutton7923]

is that a man or a woman doing the call...eh transgender?

[@CyrilNarayan]

She is a goddess