Everybody Wants To Rule The World - instrumental hammered dulcimer

[@NothinSnooty]

When you become the master of the Bard's college in skyrim

[@afork2600]

if only

[@jkajmo]

It's the only college I ever graduated from LOL

[@junlee3515]

Jerzy Kajmowicz mages guild?

[@mayadog1]

James Harden every time I go down this internet wormhole and see people playing covers of songs on weird instruments or like all parts of a song on one instrument it’s always this or Africa by Toto (which he also plays in another video)

[@pablo2495]

Level 20 Bard with a 22 in Charisma, and enchanted dulcimer, and advantage, using charm.

[@impulsivedesigns]

This song translates to this instrument so well, and your presentation is beautiful. Roland would be proud.

[@TransistorBased]

@@r3furbish3dbrain12 can't tell if anti-joke or

[@TransistorBased]

So since it's apparently gone over everyone's head, Roland was the dude from TFF

[@sirsackolis5203]

Indeed my friend

[@TehButterflyEffect]

@@r3furbish3dbrain12 Bahahaha I don't think very many people got your joke. :P

[@barrygomersall9882]

@@r3furbish3dbrain12 Curt might be chuffed with it too. 🤔

[@LucasTheUltimate]

It feels as if the song was originally written for this instrument. Simply brilliant. 👏

[@ChrisKogos]

I can't get enough of this

[@TedYoderMusic]

Thanks Chris.

[@sebastiansanchez2776]

Ted Yoder No problem

[@travisalsdurf3803]

dat boi who the heck are you

[@melanieclaridge3815]

I feel the same way. Just listen over and over! Really enjoyable sir. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@keddiels9843]

Hi Chris

[@kylum902]

Damn dude, I think this is my favorite version of the song ever.

[@TedYoderMusic]

🤣 thank you

[@MarcDufresneosorusrex]

@@TedYoderMusic it's crazy amazing... like someone wrote.. with a woofer or electric would be undescribable

[@tiltil9442]

@@MarcDufresneosorusrex it would be describable as: louder.

[@ooeygooeygoodra3068]

I can’t stop rewatching it, its just a perfect cover

[@samuelleroymerlin4610]

For me, yes it is

[@mirandawood-makary3887]

I'm an elementary music teacher and used this video for one of my lessons. The kids couldn't get enough of it! They would always request that I would play this for almost lesson. Great arrangement!

[@softsix]

That's awesome ♡

[@troy8423]

Same but a while back when I was teaching preschool! This instrument and his skills are truly amazing

[@dangelobenjamin]

this is honestly one of my favorite things to listen to. absolutely intoxicating.

[@TedYoderMusic]

Don't Hit The Ben Thank you. Appreciate the kind words.

[@frenchpilot2478]

right

[@auroraedwards8181]

Ted Yoder this is really great I love it

[@TedYoderMusic]

Thank you Aurora.

[@auroraedwards8181]

Ted Yoder no problem it's really good and sounds the exact same

[@Hey_its_Koda]

That one strange but cool mellow dad in the neighborhood.

[@ooeygooeygoodra3068]

I'm studying the dulcimer for my character in Dungeons and Dragons; I'm ASTONISHED by how elegant this sounds! As I type while in my session I'll probably stick around for more covers!~

[@TedYoderMusic]

That’s awesome. Thanks. A few of my kids play D&D and enjoy it very much.

[@kubrickenigma7977]

Lugging a dulcimer on a D&D campaign sounds like a serious dedication to the craft.

[@ooeygooeygoodra3068]

@@kubrickenigma7977 I haven’t used it much in the campaign itself but I learn as I go

[@kubrickenigma7977]

@@ooeygooeygoodra3068 It's hard to be a bard. To bard, or not to bard... that is the question.

[@ooeygooeygoodra3068]

@@kubrickenigma7977 Despite my monk class, I am figuring things out slowly but surely

[@customclonesinc2010]

“Hey I play guitar, what do you play?” This guy: “oh I play a piano with no keys”

[@tambow44]

customclonesinc2010 all the keys do is push a little hammer against some strings.

[@alexhayward1442]

Thomas Blakely no shit

[@ChristopherSibert]

@@alexhayward1442 Yes shit.

[@random3263827]

It's an open-faced piano? 🤔

[@jamesj.jamesworth9888]

Bro its an analogue piano

[@LuciusTheBat]

Have you ever considered playing at Renaissance Faires? I imagine you'd draw quite a crowd.

[@raynova8055]

James Clum Dolan seriously!

[@sharpandloud3422]

I’m almost positive I’ve seen this guy play at the Oregon Country Fair when I was really young. The dude had me mesmerized.

[@owenwillard5409]

this instrument isn’t a renaissance instrument

[@jacobname4310]

@@owenwillard5409 I don’t know much about the hammered dulcimer, what time period was the instrument created? Edit nevermind, I found that it originated in Persia and came to Western Europe in 900-1200 AD

[@firstube]

Ren faires 🤣

[@micahscott3895]

6 years later and still a gorgeous instrument and piece

[@TedYoderMusic]

Thank you. Appreciate you watching again. 😊

[@iammumawaldi]

Just thought you should know..my pet macaw loves this. He dances and "sings" along with it every time I play it.

[@TedYoderMusic]

+iammumawaldi Lol. 😂 Love it. Thank you.

[@bagofchips8813]

know what'd be cool, if you posted us a link to a video of said macaw doing this. ..cause that sounds like something that would get Likes.

[@catnerdadrian7601]

@@bagofchips8813 also macaws singing to this would be awesome

[@Super.Dario.daVibediver]

iammumawaldi love that macaw with all you have it could very well be one of the last on earth

[@EatingNuance]

Okay but thE FADE OUT OF THE SONG WAS PURE PERFECTION. Wow that was unbelievable. Pure magic.

[@TedYoderMusic]

😂 thank you.

[@MidgetMalone]

3 years later and I still enjoy this immensely. Just get that knack, let's go listen to Ted play that magic machine of his.

[@TedYoderMusic]

Thank you. So many people still request this song in concert.

[@MidgetMalone]

Year later and i am still hooked on your beautiful magic machine.

[@Dangremaus]

I love how his family is just sitting in the background thinking “We’re late for our dinner reservations!”

[@thereason1010]

This absolutely cracked me up! 😂

[@venomagent76]

Fuck them

[@Sgt_Recka]

venomagent76 incest is usually frowned upon

[@jaedii7287]

venomagent76 speech 10000

[@MrDavidswayze]

Actually they’re thinking about eating popcorn from inside of a house Just exploded

[@ashleyharper8495]

Ted, 29th September, bleary eyed, siting in the hospital subway restaurant earing my breakfast after a long night bearing witness to my daughter entering the world. I was so tired and I saw this on my news feed, I was instantly awe struck, I must of visited this song on KZbin at least a hundred times since, and it takes me back to that time and moment every play. I will show her this video for years to come and all I can say is keep the music coming. it is truly beautiful what you do.

[@giovannybravo6937]

This is so beautiful I hope your daughter is well!!

[@auroraedwards8181]

Ashley Harper I will have another cousin next year on the 22 of April, my older cousin is having a boy

[@linkyloo1370]

Ashley Harper amazing story! Thank you for sharing!

[@jasmineneuser5993]

That is lovely

[@joshuakerger2897]

That’s my birthday. Congrats

[@auto_5]

I love how you didn’t give up and kept going when things got rough. Much love to you and your beautiful family.

[@TedYoderMusic]

Thank you sir. Happy new year.

[@gretagarbolini8721]

I cannot believe it has been 7 years since the universe gave me Ted Yoder. I just love him.

[@TedYoderMusic]

Hey, it’s been awhile since I’ve seen you. Thanks for returning to the scene of the crime. 😊

[@Hevesh5]

You are amazing. Great sound and absolutely beautiful.

[@yorkellic]

Hevesh5 you here?

[@yorkellic]

I love tears for fears💜

[@joshwindle1022]

hevesh5 the amazing domino artist?!?!

[@saturnvueboy0946]

Yep!

[@JohnArchbell]

How is it possible that over 400 people can dislike this video? Did they clean their ears out before listening? This is awesome, delightful, a joy - all of the above! Thankyou. ❤️

[@TedYoderMusic]

Thank you. 🙂

[@KorAnos1]

Welp, can't see 'em now!

[@coniow]

They are probably used to music (I use the term in the loosest possible manner) that they can't actually HEAR, just feel the vibration through their body from the high volume and low frequency bass beat. When presented with something that their ears can actually hear, they don't know how to process it. Audiologists for years to come will rejoice and take their money !

[@TransistorBased]

@@KorAnos1 572 people

[@keithimmel4275]

Maybe it is the title. It isn't the most positive thing to hear.

[@johntello1118]

I keep coming back to this every few months. Still just as impressed as the first time my dude.

[@TedYoderMusic]

Thank you John. Much appreciated.

[@tazmaniaau1219]

The grasshopper/cicada sound at the end is just *chefs kiss*

[@TedYoderMusic]

I miss the sounds of summer. 😊

[@00Rd00]

Come back to this video a couple times of when I am ready to be moved to tears again

[@mackenziesteiner2093]

I almost forgot to listen to this today

[@Ascertivon]

I legitimately have listened to this almost every day since I discovered it about one week ago and I intend to keep going.

[@John-ju9dt]

What instrument do you play? Oh, I'm a piano drummer

[@MadameTeqi]

Considering pianos are technically a percussion instrument, that makes a ton of sense to call a dulcimer a piano drum

[@jimg5669]

I just called a dulcimer a miniature Grand Piano (in essence, structure demands some eccentric tunings) so yeah... however you want to put it. They're stunning beasts... percussive strings. 😄

[@carolynleedonovan]

Such stupid comments. He is an absolute master at the Hammered Dulcimer. Take your rude remarks elsewhere

[@John-ju9dt]

@@carolynleedonovan lol who is being rude?

[@carolynleedonovan]

@@John-ju9dt not in this particular segment but in the greater thread. Just stupid ass comments about his playing. Ignorant people is all. Not you

[@theflamingphoenix]

The instrumentation of the original tells us that true human art is becoming harder and harder to come by, this version sounds like a medieval battle that will decide the fate of everything is about to take place. I love both versions.

[@kinsmed]

It is a privilege to have this show up in my feed every few years.

[@ACEMAN5253]

Sorry have to say it but holy shit. I've never heard something sound so good. Absolutely beautiful.

[@TedYoderMusic]

😂 it's okay you can say it. It's a good compliment. I'm glad you liked it. 😁

[@paul8926]

What a beautiful sound! 🎼

[@guitar819]

ACEMAN5253 I

[@esotericfam]

I cried

[@thekhans1924]

Nothing short of absolutely incredible talent and instrument - I am in awe right now, realizing what a "hammered dulcimer" is. Phenomenal

[@marshmelon696]

A truly underrated instrument. Beautiful.

[@TedYoderMusic]

Yes it is. :) Thank you.

[@soulstalgiarecords77740]

Things like this makes me glad to be alive on planet earth, in this day and age, so that I can witness such wonders.

[@Goldnuggetshop]

I love watching those mute shutter things go up and down. Its oddly satisfying.

[@concertinamel]

Just saw him in concert today and still couldn’t get enough of his dulcimer. Had to come here again. Such joyful music.

[@1220b]

Once in a,while you come across a video which showcases what KZbin is really about...

[@TedYoderMusic]

Thank you. Appreciate that.

[@AprilJoi5]

I hope your family is in awe of how wonderfully gifted you are... and how special it is to be able to create music like this. I smiled through the whole song! Thank you! 🙏

[@TedYoderMusic]

Thank you. So glad you enjoyed it. 😊

[@nimrodfernando4729]

this, I consider one of DIVINE arrangement!!! you surely made it rain harder.

[@TedYoderMusic]

😊 thank you.

[@thegloriousmoodman2152]

Coolest Dad award!

[@YpapayY]

Back here to listen again

[@MasterCrander]

Ted I come back to this video every so often; your rendition sits comfortably in its own home in my mind. This video had such a nostalgic feel on first watch; and now it's formed its own.

[@TedYoderMusic]

I appreciate it. Thank you. Very kind.

[@charliesalien]

No matter who 's playing it, this is a security blanket of a song

[@jameswilliamfreke8736]

Thank you Ted Yoder for making this happen! ❤

[@georgemedia1069]

Every time I hear this I sit down looking back at myself, our world and what it has become. The song is pure perfection. It promts deep thinking and awakes emotions. Truly a masterpiece. Thank you Ted, for your mesmerizing performance.

[@hannahw1133]

*suddenly wants a dulcimer for Christmas*

[@andrewwarner3614]

I still come back to listen to this all these years later.

[@galagticcheeks06]

Ah, after two years it's once again recommended *Splendid*

[@francisbacon5140]

Masterful performance my friend 👍

[@violetaalonsomananes5793]

The first time I heard this instrument was from a street performer. I recorded it and I listened to it whenever I wanted a relaxing sound. It took me a while to find the name of the instrument to be able to listen to it again properly. I wish I could thank that busker in Swansea, Wales, back in the year 2012 🙏 Thank you for this music in your channel!

[@TedYoderMusic]

You’re so welcome and thanks for the comment.

[@pwk22]

Tremendous. It makes me wonder about all the other instruments I know nothing about.

[@charlesfaggart8546]

I don’t even know why but every time I watch this it brings a tear to my eye. Just sounds so beautiful and it’s so amazing to see somebody making music like that.

[@janew4606]

I saw a beautiful dulcimer for sale in Victoria Australia made of fine woods of the globe including Aussie acacia for 850. It made me curious as to the price tag. You make it sound like one special instrument. Thankyou for being a unique human being and following your gift. Lovely sound!

[@joelmulder]

This is genuinely probably the most beautiful sounding instrument I've ever heard.

[@pokepasta-rs4dp]

i keep coming back to this every once and a while, i like this version more than the official song, its so calming, great work.

[@MadameTeqi]

This is still one of those songs I listen to on bad days when the world feels like it's in eternal clouds, and I need a little sunbeam on my ears. It always makes me cry a little but so does all the best music. Thanks for sharing with us

[@RustyRed17]

The person who invented the dulcimer: So there I was, 30 pints later, hammering piano strings with sticks

[@8656737s]

I've watched this over and over it's so beautiful ❤ What a talented man. Wish I could sing with this version gorgeous.

[@kitt-tt9nd]

Every time I hear this song I think of you. Enjoy your videos. I couldn’t believe it when you showed up to park hills Missouri. My hometown and 10 minutes from me!!! But I couldn’t make it. I was so bummed out. I hope you come back. I’m also curious what your connection to this area is?

[@ericandreski3025]

This sounds like some crazy elven music, and I LOVE

[@jacobwright4653]

When I close my eyes, I hear an upright, saloon style piano.

[@nunyabusiness42069]

Those are called honkey tonk pianos if yiu wanna look em up

[@Hysteria98]

This is one of the greatest instruments i've ever heard. It just does it all. Carries this classic song immensely.

[@TedYoderMusic]

Thank you. It’s so much fun to play.

[@jaevstorm]

I didn't even know what a hammered dulcimer up until a few days ago when I saw your video on Facebook. You do a fantastic job. Keep up the great music!

[@TedYoderMusic]

Thanks I get that a lot. Is that a xylophone? Very common question. :)

[@eduardoschlee]

Bless you my friend! I hope you and your family are doing great! Amazing cover and skill Peace!!

[@TedYoderMusic]

Thank you. Appreciate it.

[@jasminnemcdonald94A]

First time hearing this instrument. Sounds so majestic.

[@TedYoderMusic]

Thank you. It's a hammered dulcimer.

[@merlinjones6485]

I looks like a lot of work went into getting the sound sooooo good! Be proud Ted, you took a great soug and kept it great.

[@TedYoderMusic]

Thank you. Appreciate it.

[@xpollland]

This is genuinely the best version of this song ive heard. Its genuinely bringing me to tears right now. Such a beautiful song and beautiful instrument.

[@TedYoderMusic]

Thank you. Appreciate the kind words.

[@curtisgraber9946]

This is extremely cool but seeing him play this musical piece and a half dozen more live from 8 feet away a couple years ago literally brought tears to many eyes... great stuff

[@CKMarion]

Chills! This is amazing & whoever gave this a thumbs down must have done it accidentally or they're not human.

[@marklarizzle]

yeah, sub human garbage fuck wits who could never understand anything much less the significance of this video. Those people always want to say shit like "ohhh art is pointless, there is no use for that, you don't need music, I don't understand, I don't care, blablabla." but if they apply that same logic to themselves all they will ever do is eat and poo... wait, that is all moneys do...

[@KPM-2064]

+marklarizzle Amen man!

[@aussiechris570]

Some people just have no lives so they have to try and bring everyone else down with them. This is the sort of music I could listen to every day.

[@69FJ69]

+marklarizzle Or maybe they just don't like the song. Personally I think this is great but you can't criticise others for having an opinion.

[@aussiechris570]

+Carl Johnson That's fine if it's not someones taste in music but why downvote it, just move on and don't listen to it.

[@soraninja]

Everything about this brought tears to my eyes .... you're so good at it ..m the setting .... performing for your kids ... how beautiful thankyou for sharing :)

[@birdsoldtimegospelmusic]

First time I've seen a damper pedal on a hammered dulcimer. Nice! I have a beautiful one made for me by a man who had a company in Boone NC but I can't remember the name now because it's been well over 20 years ago, but it does not have the damper. I picked up the "hammers" having never played one and quickly learned Amazing Grace. When he saw this, He showed me his shop and showed me the different stages of construction. He realized I had an ear for music so he didn't tell me, but asked me to thump on the three resonant cavities inside. He somehow had them tuned to a major chord! We became instant friends. I bought the best one he had and have loved it, but now wish it had the dampers. You play well!

[@TedYoderMusic]

Thank you. That’s also quite a story. Love it. 😊

[@acterene1]

Such an uplifting sound!!!

[@mikeinspace20xx]

I listen to this version almost daily. Thanks Ted!

[@TedYoderMusic]

🥰 thank you.

[@geraldjohnson8871]

Makes me think l could play an instrument for Gods glory. Amen Beautiful music..

[@bridge2753]

This is one of the best videos I've seen in my entire life. I have no words.

[@TedYoderMusic]

Wow. Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it. Hope to bring you more.

[@charlieblade1232]

I mean... you had SOME words

[@bangs4551]

Great song, Ted. That song played on that instrument is addicting. I keep playing the song over & over. Wow! Job well done. Thx for posting something so beautiful.

[@MondoLoops]

Not sure how I ended up here but this is a masterpiece, thanks for sharing!

[@TedYoderMusic]

Thank you. Glad you happened upon my music. 🙂

[@idkquitasking3108]

how do you know where to hit? there is like 400 strings

[@gonzos-twin]

become a musician

[@idkquitasking3108]

+gonzostwin1 I play trumpet

[@paulgarcia2887]

I play the triangle get on my level son

[@e.forever_young3769]

omg this is the best comment on utube. *applauds*

[@margobollman]

+Paul Garcia lol!

[@CarolThomas-to6hy]

How well this song fits into the current times. This musical version shows how music is the true universal language. ❤

[@TedYoderMusic]

Love it. Thank you. 😊

[@SupraSav]

The dexterity required for this, crazy. Crazy respect. Makes my job(TIG welding) look like child's play.

[@iMr_Jones]

338 views here on KZbin but over 2.7M and counting on your Facebook page. Amazing cover.

[@TedYoderMusic]

Crazy isn't it? Thanks man. What a ride. 😋

[@iMr_Jones]

+Ted Yoder It certainly is, haha. I hope you're enjoying it. I'd like to thank you for turning me onto the hammered dulcimer. I'm also a musician and I think I'm going to be picking up one of these up after some research.

[@TedYoderMusic]

+David K. Jones Ha, sweet. Let me know if I can help you find something. Been in the hammered dulcimer world for sometime. Don't claim to know it all but I can be of help. Thanks again friend.

[@iMr_Jones]

+Ted Yoder If I have any questions I'll be sure to send them your way. 👍😃

[@braddahg]

Now 33 million views and climbing.

Este instrumento nos emociona em todos os idiomas... Muito mérito do músico, aliás. Parabéns!

[@mb72mb72]

sometimes i think about this video and immediately my day gets better

[@Neo2906]

Hey Ted, i`ve seen a little piece of this video in a sampler video of unusual instruments.....what can i sax...i`m totally blown away. I love this song so much and made with this instrument it sound so beautiful. Beautiful, thank you so much for this video. Would love to listen to it live !!! Greetz from germany

[@TedYoderMusic]

Thank you so much. Appreciate it. Be well.

[@tonyoliver2334]

I never even knew I liked this song until this lol. You really made it sound amazing man

[@rongreen4231]

What a beautiful instrument, beautifully played by an obvious master

[@TitaniusAnglebard]

Don't have much to say other than this is beautiful, thank you.

[@jesuisfudgeman874]

the fact that only 1.9 million people have seen this video is a shame

[@ladycourttales2720]

Love! Piano is my favorite but I just found a new second. Wow! Thank you all these years later. ❤️

[@TedYoderMusic]

Glad you enjoy it! 😊

[@harleycoder]

I made it a reality. We bought a MusicMakers kit to build a 17/16 and I am so happy I have natural musical ability. I'm picking it up quickly and am working on perfecting The Sound of Silence and a few Christmas songs. My cat, Oreo, is particularly fond of it and will often chortle happily while I"m playing. It took us a weekend to make - we started on Thursday night and were finished by Sunday afternooon. It took 4 hours to string and tune!!!! It's got a great sound! Ted is my inspiration!

[@xXMaCoXxGaming]

Damn, beautiful. Gives me goosebumps just thinking about Swampletics. amazing work my man.

[@Bespelled22]

Hard to believe its been 6 years since you posted this. I just keep coming back to it.

[@corystajduhar]

This is so good! I love Tear For Fears and I love this song. This rendition is incredible!

[@matthewferguson2515]

No flashing lights home made video. No edits and one of my favorite music videos. This song is the epitome of the 80’s and this dude the epitome of talent!

[@TedYoderMusic]

Thank you sir. Those are kind words.

[@Scribbby]

Had a smile throughout the entire video. 🙂

[@TedYoderMusic]

Thank you.

[@tomiyahhambrick1310]

Oh my goodness. I saw this on ig (Instagram)and kept listing to it over and over again so i knew i NEEDED to find you on yt. I was looking threw the comments on ig cuz i didnt know wut that instrument was and this girl told me once and i didnt my research and i FOUND YOU THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL keep it up!!! I love this so much

[@TedYoderMusic]

Tomiyah Hambrick thank you dear. It's an incredible instrument and I'm honored to have you as a fan. 😁

[@mymelody2327]

AWH OH MY GOD THAT WAS SO GOOD AND ADORABLE OH MY

[@TedYoderMusic]

😂 thank you.

[@ThorneJr]

Back again. Timeless classic

[@greatcesari]

It’s been a while since I favorited a KZbin video.

[@NeglectedField]

'Yoder'? Awesome at dulcimer, you are.

[@DavenHiskey]

Star Wars

[@genli5603]

A common Amish name. :)

[@jbrown161]

All of the beauty of life, the feels, the nostalgia, the joy, the peace, can be found in this melodious backyard miracle.

[@robertdiloreto87]

This is amazing

[@TedYoderMusic]

Thank you Robert.