High Hopes - DRUM TAO (Panic! At The Disco Cover) Japanese Traditional Drums "太鼓" feat. HIDEHARU

[@mariaguzman2363]

Congrats. It's always interesting to watch the mash up between tradition and modernity and you guys nailed it. I hope Brendon sees this and uses his huge platform to showcase your work

[@jzlproductions3908]

No replies?

[@alexjb99]

I was thinking the same thing. It would be cool if they performed along side for this song.

[@mint.2571]

amen.

[@emilyolsen3916]

Was thinking yhe ssme thing, too!

[@berttapoyry5719]

he has seen it!

[@camarobluez]

I just adore how HAPPY everyone looks!! This is amazing!!

[@edgymister4386]

Thats Japanese for you men. They always have hyped performance

[@potterfanz6780]

The lead singer simultaneously looks like a monk and a rapper.

[@zaidenzakii2788]

Right!? The energy in that room is tangible. They look like they're having so much fun. I couldn't help but grin as I watched this.

[@cathyabrahm2031]

This is the type of song that just MAKES you happy. Unless you're pissed, then it just gets you more pissed.

[@savannahcheesebox1353]

Seriously! The energy is amazing!

[@magnussen5796]

I hope i have a one job that i love that much like that guy with a gong

[@sanchu6335]

I hope I have a job that's as fun as everyone there, everyone in the back seem like they are having the time of their lives

[@darschpugs4690]

everyone in drum tao is just so fucking HAPPY when they perform

[@ziyinglim4917]

I had a stroke while reading your comment. (•-• )

[@hrmomat]

@@darschpugs4690 to be fair, I was so fucking HAPPY when I saw them perform too! Front row gaijin finally paid off ^_^

[@darschpugs4690]

@@hrmomat VERY NICE!

[@4547466]

It looks like everyone that's playing is actually really happy and having a good time, which is really all that matters. The cover being good is just a side effect.

[@TechDripPH]

Agreed

[@Junglehunter677]

I showed this to my GF when this came out. She said it was horrible. Needless to say I'm single now

[@tuanhungvo5412]

and aggressively

[@orvetoralsolo7892]

True they all look so genuinely happy and it's really contagious

[@Nil_Sama]

@@Junglehunter677 Good.

[@asura_dayooo]

Hard to believe that this cover was composed with 90% of japanese instruments. Best cover for me so far tho.

[@Munchkin.Of.Pern09]

In order of me spotting them: Taiko Drums Koto Shamisen Reed Flute Gong Western Drums

[@end-ai-media]

@@Munchkin.Of.Pern09 Good spotting, i'm thinking MAYBE that flute might just be a japanese native version of the reed flute, and i'm still trying to figure out the western drums and the Gong is just plain east asian so i guess you could nitpick on that - but hey :) You did better than me at first LOL

[@end-ai-media]

@@Munchkin.Of.Pern09 GOT IT I saw the drumset LOL sorry about that!

[@jasonlieberman4606]

Down to the Yamaha kit! Brilliant!

[@katecooper3410]

It's impressive

[@spacestationz]

To the man with the ponytail, you looks so genuinely happy, keep that smile bro

[@yoyosnepai3808]

You mean all of them? Literally every single one of them was smiling ear to ear lmao

[@spacestationz]

@@yoyosnepai3808 true but somehow I got this vibe that he especially was in that true state of happiness.

[@alifysf3087]

really love his style

[@alifysf3087]

i mean all of them

[@GhostKillerEntertainment]

This is the most epic cover I’ve ever seen of Panic! At The Disco! 🤘❤️

[@cloverateuwu3302]

Panic! At the Dojo

[@CRSTheManner]

AGREED

[@lilyday115]

@C Y D E E ya thatsounds lame..

[@Blackholebirb]

@C Y D E E japanic?

[@rubibleu9844]

Love the way this stirs my spirit!! Ty!!

[@syd.a.m]

Man, it would've been good to have been in that room. Headphones really don't do this justice. The greatest thing about drums, especially massive ones like those taiko, is the vibration that just resonates throughout your body. It's simply primal.

[@AJ-cb2le]

Yess I love that!

[@Greedsmith]

Syd M I’m a drummer and i know exactly what you mean

[@asaluja59]

@@Greedsmith I'm a drum and I know exactly what you mean.

[@bradleyholcombe6114]

I saw one of these performances when I was a kid. Although I dont really remember anything about it but I will always remember being shaken to the core of my bones with excitment and astonishment.

[@MoonLitChild]

The Buddhist temple near me has taiko performances every year and I honestly get emotional when I feel that resonance from the drums-- it pries something loose and lets it free-- that's the best way I've ever had to describe it.

[@Neo-qt1lc]

I don’t know how this appeared on my recommended.. BUT I FREAKING LOVE THIS SO MUCH!

[@michelle-5208]

Same

[@ASackOfLemons]

Same

[@GM-lr1kw]

Same but so happy KZbin recommended

[@louwiz2]

But you found it

[@ninjaneil902]

Kotchi mo issho! (Same here)

[@c.smt.4887]

The positive energy is contagious. This video radiates happiness and good vibes, and the talent is phenomenal. Really well done!

[@imeldajacquelinegomezcruz3548]

C. Smt. It's true!

[@dai.n660]

From the first beat, I think I was taken already ❤️ Also, for a second, I thought the guy on the drum kit was Markiplier

[@NEVERescapingLOVE]

Same xD

[@AshBarkPerson]

why?

[@ItzCodeRed]

Sameee with the mark!

[@loopsinty7758]

That’s funny ‘cause I just came from a Markiplier video 😂

[@ashleyperez3756]

Ol red haired markimoo

[@odetomykitten]

When you see Japanese with large instruments it's oughta be good.

[@sammynguyen2714]

those drums look like obs

[@soulrray5829]

They performed live a few years ago on their USA tour and it was an amazing experience

[@acekira100]

When it's a japanese with an instrument, it's always oughta be good

[@TADdyWoo]

These instruments are not large. The Japanese are just small. :D

[@ollynmaegatchalian559]

I am 10000000000000000% with you

[@emgral5064]

Brendon noticed this AWESOME cover! Congrats, you guys deserve it!!!

[@godgirl001]

Emgral Where? Is there a video or a comment I need to look for?!

[@emgral5064]

@@godgirl001 its on the Panic! at the disco channel under the community tab. here's a link >>> kzbin.infocommunity

[@taaurus13]

He tweeted the link from Panic's Twitter page. (That's how I ended up here)

[@shelbieohern5390]

This is one beautiful cover

[@Cata-qp6fi]

I can't find the reaction 😓.

[@Knox-umbra]

I have no idea how I got here but I'm glad I did, this is dope!

[@keithverret6191]

Seeing the smile on their faces was legit! They make a great sound and I really enjoyed this.

[@VortexMagus]

Everyone here is talking about the drums but I really like the strings. Shoutouts to the Shamisen and Koto players.

[@michikomiraitowa6965]

well played minna san!

[@electronicneko]

I really like the sharp, bright flute

[@luthienmpl]

This just showed up in my recommended and until now I had no idea that apparently ELECTRIC SHAMISEN are a thing???? That's so cool!!

[@volvobok6644]

Well distortion pedals are a thing soo

[@muhammadmarvelyanoputra5452]

@@volvobok6644 how about 'Dad', is that exist?

[@alexandrabriere1140]

If you like this check out a band called The Hu, you will not be disappointed

[@christianmoralesortiz4688]

YAAAAAASSSS

[@水無月-o9i]

和と洋が上手く響き合っててカッコよすぎるし、みんなめっちゃ楽しそう 日本に生まれて良かった

[@yeeN4W]

NOBODY is more serious about ANYTHING than the Gong Dude. Frfr

[@crestofcourage3209]

Einz WRLD the baseball guy is also Serious as well

[@finnbradbury9423]

they hitting those drums with rolling pins

[@mrwilson4909]

think what makes this more enjoyable is they seem to be having fun and enjoying themselves

[@cordi2423]

The best thing about this cover is that they're all enjoying what they're doing :) it's infectious

[@jessejive117]

Cor i’m sure they weren’t genuinely having that much fun the entire time. It’s probably just stage presence this isn’t a live one take recording you know? They probably did it a lot of times and felt pretty burned out but that’s how art gets made it’s hard work

[@nancyeddings601]

@@jessejive117 I dont agree with you. You may have a point however even if they are exhausted they can still have fun doing what they love.

[@TomboCreations]

@@jessejive117 As a former muso who has performed solos as well as with others in choirs and orchestras, I can guarantee that yes the practice for this recording is not always all fun. But the end result and every actual performance put on whether on stage or recording, like this video, is extremely fun. This video is not the practice stage of being a performer, it's the performance stage where they've done their hard practice and all that is left is to perform. Group performances can sometimes make you nervous and anxious especially if you play a significant stand out part in a piece, but the atmosphere and music created by yourself and your group is like no other feeling. It will give you a sense of euphoria as the sound of the music you love literally surrounds you as you are creating it. So the joy they show in this video is most ikely genuine.

[@ajohnson153]

Guy with the gong had one job and Goddamnit he was going to kill it.

[@eggtart4740]

That's is amazing!!! 😍😍 I love the sounds of the traditional Japanese instrument the crew plays with the combination of his voice 💕💕

[@Phoenix-ik7bm]

I think the best part of this is not how good the song is but how much fun they seem to be having.

[@EnvyNV6]

What rlly got me was how happy everyone looks. Everyone was enjoying themselves and it’s infectious!

[@Jubilee213]

Heck yeah, I love watching music videos where everyone is clearly having a blast.

[@crayolaclouds2696]

Holy shit, this is the coolest thing that's ever been in my recommended. The vocals were superb, and everything was so perfect.

[@PK-uj8vv]

和と洋の融合ってかっこよくない？

[@iamtonosamaj]

それ、

[@ずんちき]

和洋折衷

[@りょう-g6e6v]

言い方が遊戯王

[@liulielwiedii8600]

Everybody: "They using OBS logo" Me a weeb: "Sharingan" Me also a Nerd: Actually is a symbol from the Shinto religion, this conjunction of three comma-like swirl symbol is named Mitsudomoe (三ツ巴). Everyone of this commas represent one "Mitama". A Mitama is an aspect or soul which conform a spirit, there is four Mitamas: Ara-Mitama (荒魂, "Wild Soul") the rough and violent side of a spirit, Nigi-Mitama (和魂, "Tranquil Soul") is the normal state, the functional side , Saki-Mitama (幸魂, "Love Soul") the happy and loving side, Kushimitama (奇魂, "Wise Soul") is the wise and experienced side.

[@abbie_joan]

lol weeb

[@NiceUglyBastard]

@@abbie_joan praise me more

[@APN8000]

thank you kind person

[@separatumre5608]

the good things about weebs: they enjoy some other foreign cultures the bad things about weebs: they learn it from gun sword wielding robots (thats actually some cool facts XP)

[@ithekai]

Thank you, you taught me something new today and imma go get it into a tattoo now.

[@elliechan1092]

They look like they are having fun for sure the one guy with the pony tail he keeps apearing while having such a hot smile, also can we talk for a moment about how for some reason its so hot to watch them play these instruments? 😂😍

[@simonpeterdebbarma]

you need to go rub one out before you explode

[@ikgtrinity6984]

😬😬😬😬

[@ikgtrinity6984]

Enniovativ And even as a guy I can say he is very attractive and has a really nice smile. Maybe not as passionate as airi, but I see what she means.

[@rindi90]

Omg... im pregnant

[@ikgtrinity6984]

Agreed. I'm looking forward to see what else they do and would absolutely see them in live performance. But they got to keep Mr. Ponytail

[@declanbamforth234]

KZbin algorithm: this Me: I'm not disappointed

[@adhiessyaprameswara4448]

when you like japan and panic at the disco at the same time

[@Drown00]

Yes

[@mlpdisneylover]

Same

[@lgf2443]

These people understood the assignment and said “ok but let me make it EVEN BETTER”

[@ceilingsintheireyes6288]

Me: I’ve never seen a drummer on an actual kit do the least percussion in the son- *drum solo* Me: nice

[@aidanschuring4786]

Ceilings In Their Eyes the kit solo is fake, watch the snare through out compared to the sound, I saw three of like fifty snare hits... still a cool vid tho

[@aidanschuring4786]

Specifically at 3:10

[@smallangryowl2162]

@@aidanschuring4786 The actually music was likely recorded in a studio and then overlaid on the video. It's very common practice and understandable when you consider all the different angles and shots they had to get.

[@blakehedrick6875]

The drummer was a fake. None of it matches with the song

[@whoknows9040]

I read this right before it started while i was like wth are you talking about?! Then BAM! Im stunned

[@Ken_neThT]

The ancient proverb, _"There is always an asian better than you"_ is clearly proven to be true here

[@chrisheartman9263]

The original will always be the best.

[@annomaly751]

“Better than” is a matter of perspective

[@Ken_neThT]

@@annomaly751 yeah, may be true when it comes to music

[@ihateronaldreagan639]

K Teo Yeah, you can’t beat Brendon. But I agree, this is very well done.

[@f15ys11]

歌うまいなー。発音もいいし、感情こもってていいねー。また和楽器が最高にマッチしてていいよ。

[@hkn_no_walgti]

分かる

[@pritamdhar9606]

I mean everyone is 🔥 but no one is appreciating the lead singer enough ....... His voice is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@solitarelee6200]

INSTANT CHILLS the second you started playing!!! Amazing! You just got a new subscriber.

[@akapuyo]

超カッコいい！ 洋楽なのになんで和楽器が合うんだろう不思議！！！ ワンオクやってほしい。。w

[@fanfly7974]

You guys are all so passionate and I love it! You'll go far!

[@KingdomCome257]

"Hello, 911? Yes, my house is straight ashes, this song was so fire." 🔥

[@Sunflauraaa]

I've never seen so many hot japanese guys in one place. Like actual guys and not those j-pop boys. I'm in love. And then they also play a song from my fav band. Damn guys.

[@Sol36900]

Same 😍😍😍😍

[@zenxtonic]

@laura aizawa Heyhey Japanese objects are not men. I mean Japanese men are not obje--oh fuck it I can't say it straight! LOL It's a beautiful thing to hear Asian men be considered "hot" for once when Asian men (and black women for that matter) are statistically at the bottom of the dating pool in America. Thanks for expression of love :)

[@KELLYKH]

Yes they are all so handsome !

[@HereticSaiko]

Ways thought that Asian, especially Japanese people are pretty af... And I don't mean those 3T makeup Girls or jpop boys... The boys and girls from my country (Korea) aren't ugly too, but idk... It's something about Japanese I prefer

[@tabjenkins1371]

j-pop boys... aren't... actual guys...??

[@cremaset5595]

This version of the song slap My inner Japanese just shot up to 10000000

[@kentvincentllano]

yoto goer true😂

[@kucingmiumiu854]

I feel like all rock song needs a Japanese drum section and other traditional instruments. Keep going guys!

[@ch-cv7kv]

変に外国人の真似するよりこうやって日本人らしいかっこよさを貫いた方が外国人からもカッコよく見られるんじゃないかな（語彙力）

[@KK-bl9fv]

うっさいな。楽しくてイカしてるこれがありゃいいんだよ。

[@Dream-lj2kd]

@@KK-bl9fv いいこと言うじゃん

[@baruoh-broadcastingstation6119]

思いっきしギター歪ませるのもロックしてるけど、こっちの方がロックしてるな

[@crafttf2737]

@@cani8689 外来文化を取り入れ織り交ぜて独自にしていった先人がいたんやで。 あと、割と独自文化多いぞ、日本。

[@健勉強用]

@@cani8689 日本って相当個性的な文化だと思うけど何と比較してるんだ？

[@kiwikudos555]

Why TF did this make me cry?! So much passion and talent on all musical spectrums! I'm so glad KZbin suggested this to me. New subscriber! I'll be looking forward to future performances. P.S. This is my favorite version of this song.

[@mduza3rdi]

random guy banging drum: boom dum me: god that was hot

[@user-zd9gt4xf1j]

homely woman

[@Demon-zk4jr]

Kinda was though lmao for all of them there really into it and you can tell this is where it's at I wanna learn this music now

[@Demon-zk4jr]

Go wild

[@Pemenari]

this video shows up in recommended me: "urgh ive heard this song wayy to many times no thanks" this video shows up in recommended again me again: "heck no" this video shows up in recommended for a third time me: "oh alright then" also me: "im no longer tired of this song"

[@soularous8793]

I've heard this song so much at work. I've never wanted to play it on repeat until now

[@hime-sama235]

😂

[@jesushentaichrist5362]

@@soularous8793 I still don't want to play it on repeat XD. This cover is quite good, but I still believe that the original is better, even though I can't bear to hear it again.

[@soularous8793]

@@jesushentaichrist5362 That was mostly for humor, but I do vastly prefer this version. Still sick of hearing it at work tho 😵

[@levin5142]

Nobody: KZbin algorithm: Here's a cover of High Hopes using traditional japanese instruments.

[@Shadow-sx6hz]

When the Quiet Japense Kid in your class starts to sing:

[@ウイイレキッズ-b9t]

Disabled people die

[@niketpatil8220]

We didn't have japanese kid in our class

[@crox7236]

Fruit Punch Samurai same😔✊

[@alissagao3063]

Fruit Punch Samurai not even a half japanese kid. That was me. No one knew unless I said something and they were always surprised.

[@foxthefox1594]

Makes sense as Japan once was so invested in Art and Music that the military had to take over

[@yanelivega1267]

We need more music like this... full of happiness and excitement... less songs about drugs and depression. Who agrees?

[@persephonepomegranate9652]

Yaneli Vega I also want less songs about love. I'm not against love songs but the loves songs this era is basically Falling in love, both of them live happily ever after, boy seeks out new partner, broke up, girl gets depressed

[@Se7enDsinSGaming]

Just turn off the radio... There are many artist

[@dylanhertzog9816]

i like super happy songs with grimy lyrics lol

[@Se7enDsinSGaming]

@@dylanhertzog9816 bo Burnham is pretty good at it

[@c-r]

No

[@Bivid008]

i love panic. this is weird. but it sounds really good. i love japan.

[@ihateronaldreagan639]

rose cepillo Panic is the best band

[@renkuriyama525]

和と洋という対になっていながら ここまで素晴らしいものにできるのは本当にすごい

[@GamesExploram]

verdade!

[@thearchitecturalgamer6652]

Thank you KZbin Alg. You’re getting there slowly but surely with the good content 👌🏻 Also subbing cause this was legit dope and brought back some memories with my old training master 😄

[@りょう-b9z7b]

洋楽と太鼓とドラムの融合… 格好いい😆ですね

[@akirakira6621]

太鼓の音を聴くと血が騒ぐ 盆踊り大会でかけてほしいです。

[@sana5thminialbumwhatisgay450]

Random guy: Traditional instruments are for ceremony purposes only!! DRUM TAO: Hold my gong.

[@Chickeee8]

When the pit percussion practices without supervision

[@creativewanderer9577]

@@vinzamarante8451 😂

[@blaiselochner6262]

This is incredible! It's also funny to see that shamisen players get guitar face as well lol. Watched it again. The energy amazes me. It's like I'm watching/listening to it the first time, every time.

[@justind5183]

I swear these guys must have had a blast making this cover.

[@alienkreeper]

This group looks like they are having a blast doing this.

[@jethrudkoh2291]

Honestly, who wouldn't? 😂

[@MrAcebest]

Can we take a moment to appreciate how perfect the vocalist's pitch is?

[@NaNa-ib5tb]

何回見ても鳥肌が立ちます 😭 思わず拍手してしまいました 🔥

[@fraxtheowl7132]

Had a rough day today, and this video brought a smile to my face. Thank you for your hard work.

[@jessicalau1123]

The first verse legit gave me shivers!! This is so freaking lit🔥🔥🔥🔥. The Kaiko and the flute works so well with the melody. Huge to kudos to all the people who orchestrated this masterpiece. I'm definitely adding this to my playlist.

[@Sam-bd8bl]

Damnn their smiles tho really shows that they love their craft

[@mitsuhasanchez7671]

I love how they speak English while you could still hear their Japanese accent 💓

[@AkumaShadowz]

Duuuude the drum solo was so good. Chills! This song cover is so rad.

[@aomaom4538]

I’ve just found them today, late 2021. Absolutely stunning! The drum and everything made this song become more impactful, stronger, higher. Cheering people up to break the wall and keep rockin!!!

[@aytalinakochneva2106]

My heart, it’s beautiful 😳✨

[@ezra-jacksimas9613]

Don't hate me or anything for saying this but I find this cover so much more invigorating then the original. Like yeah the original is fucking awesome but you can feel everyone's energy in this video and its just so empowering

[@saodie6929]

probably why i prefer this over the original

[@a7xmaNga]

That's nothing to get annoyed with in my humble and honest opinion. It's just the power of music exceeding originality and becoming something else to touch more hearts.

[@shiron1076]

Prolly becoz you can see people enjoying in this vid

[@numbers93]

imo this would probably more epic than the original when presented live as a concert. In terms of watching/listening to it as a vid from the comfort of my home, I'd prefer the original.

[@gracio1231]

I prefer this version so I know what you mean it shines through

[@tofu_golem]

Haha! I'm old enough to remember when traditionalist Japanese people were getting angry about Ondekoza doing "radical" things with taiko drums. This really warms my heart.

[@iciclecold2991]

I am... blown away by hearing this song come from those instruments. I really like this! Ancient instruments playing modern music and a bunch of people having a ton of fun together. We need more of this in the world. Good wholesome fun.

[@kaichak5771]

Really really awesome One of the best covers in the history of covers Love from Mexico

[@MrSiimon93]

Shoutout to the youtube algorithm that put this on my main page. Wouldn't have found you guys otherwise! Epic music ! :)

[@brianinvento8993]

Performing, singing, dancing. These anime characters are getting better at everything.

[@咲夜-j1y]

何が素敵って、皆笑顔でめっちゃ楽しそうに演奏してるところだよね！ こっちまで、楽しくなってくる！🤩

[@SkyKingAzure]

Person: Why do you all love Japan so much? *shows them this video* Person: . . . Oooohhh

[@Ardeleus]

I told you to tell me the reason, not convert me into a fan!

[@seraph3533]

DJ_in_da_house there is no possible way in this world to tell you without converting you into a fan

[@reddsbootyale]

I found this just listening to random music while I was opening the restaurant I work at. Y'all got the inflection so gotdamn perfect for a second I actually thought you just put the official vocals over the instrumentals. 10/10 cover.

[@benjaminjones5083]

Now THIS is a fantastic cover, you guys are so talented. Edit: also so great to see you having so much fun!

[@SW-te7xz]

カッコいいです！ 曲と和楽器が凄く良く合ってる。ボーカルも上手い！ 楽しそうなのが伝わってきて、繰り返し観てます。

[@GamesExploram]

concordo!

[@alaa-mg8ue]

I love traditional Japanese drums and music! It's sounds so amazing💖💖

[@limitless_93]

As a self taught drummer for about 5 years and a fan of all Asian culture, this seriously brought a damn tear to my eye! Very nicely done!

[@noneedtoknowme]

Taiko is so cool!! The way the drums resound with your entire body is such an indescribable feeling. Definitely taking music to the next level yall! I love how you guys are having so much fun with this; I can feel the energgyy through my screen 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽!!

[@Nite0fRa]

you guys are amazing my heart is beating to my on dreams

[@1AmGroot]

When the Japanese students sign up for the talent show:

[@yuh2952]

have never heard a gong fit so well in a song

[@sainano4696]

おすすめに出てきてくださってありがとうございます！ 凄くかっこよくて、何回もリピートしています。 知れて嬉しいです

[@Mr_2S2O]

これを機にPanic! at the discoを色んな人に聞いてみてほしい。

[@JeanSosa1914]

Make a cover in your language with exactly the same instrumental.

[@JeanSosa1914]

I reffered to all the song in his language.

[@helenanilsson5666]

@@JeanSosa1914 Could be difficult to translate. I know back in the 90s and earlier, a lot of Swedish artists would either do translated covers of songs in English, or they'd make an international (English) version of their Swedish song and... well, sometimes it worked okay. But there was usually a few things that went sideways during the translation since the new text still has to match the instrumental bit. These days, English is more pervasive than ever, what with being the "default language" of large parts of the internet. If a song is already in English, it probably wouldn't feel "worth it" to translate the lyrics when the target audience probably knows English well enough. Exceptions made for Disney songs. And for artists who also double as linguists, those mad lads and ladies will do a translated version with surprising fidelity purely for the challenge (though usually from a non-English language to English, not the other way around afaik)

[@JeanSosa1914]

@@helenanilsson5666 Good point, but that doesn't make it less interesting; In fact, having that in mind would be a true feat if it were done well.

[@patriciamcgeorge2575]

@@helenanilsson5666 What he could do - and what I, as someone who works in translations, often do - is wrote a new verse in Japanese. Not a word-for-word translation of the English, but rather, one that expresses the same ideas as the original: not giving up and chasing your dreams, as encouraged by your mother

[@sa.2698]

私は、お筝と十七絃をやっているものです。 世界発信で洋楽に合わせて 和楽器で弾かれてる姿めちゃくちゃカッコイイです。 ここから、広まればいいなと思います！！！！ (言葉足らずですいません)

[@animefairy15]

This is amazing you guys have blown me away!!!! I've had the worst day ever at work in coming home and finding this video on KZbin totally makes everything so much better thank you so much!! You guys are amazing keep spreading joy!!

[@TheScondComming]

(High, high hopes) Had to have high, high hopes for a living Shooting for the stars when I couldn't make a killing Didn't have a dime but I always had a vision Always had high, high hopes (High, high hopes) Had to have high, high hopes for a living Didn't know how but I always had a feeling I was gonna be that one in a million Always had high, high hopes Mama said Fulfill the prophecy Be something greater Go make a legacy Manifest destiny Back in the days We wanted everything Wanted everything (High, high hopes) Mama said Burn your biographies Rewrite your history Light up your wildest dreams Museum victories, every day We wanted everything, wanted everything Mama said, don't give up, it's a little complicated All tied up, no more love and I'd hate to see you waiting Had to have high, high hopes for a living Shooting for the stars when I couldn't make a killing Didn't have a dime but I always had a vision Always had high, high hopes Had to have high, high hopes for a living Didn't know how but I always had a feeling I was gonna be that one in a million Always had high, high hopes (High, high hopes) Mama said It's uphill for oddities Stranger crusaders Ain't ever wannabes The weird and the novelties Don't ever change We wanted everything, wanted everything (High, high hopes) Stay up on that rise Stay up on that rise and never come down, oh Stay up on that rise Stay up on that rise and never come down Mama said, don't give up, it's a little complicated All tied up, no more love and I'd hate to see you waiting They say it's all been done but they haven't seen the best of me-e-e-e So I got one more run and it's gonna be a sight to see-e-e-e Had to have high, high hopes for a living Shooting for the stars when I couldn't make a killing Didn't have a dime but I always had a vision Always had high, high hopes (High, high hopes) Had to have high, high hopes for a living Didn't know how but I always had a feeling I was gonna be that one in a million Always had high, high hopes (High, high hopes) Had to have high, high hopes for a living Shooting for the stars when I couldn't make a killing Didn't have a dime but I always had a vision Always had high, high hopes Had to have high, high hopes for a living Didn't know how but I always had a feeling I was gonna be that one in a million Always had high, high hopes (High, high hopes)

[@_x3o_]

I love the crossover between the traditional instruments and the modern lyrics and beats! Keep it up ❤️❤️

[@jxsminehuxng]

the energy in this video is incredible, thank Brendon so much for sharing this, amazing talents...proud asian moment :)

[@pistapunkt3248]

I love this as much as Beebo does love it. Just came here from Twitter and it’s absolutely INSANE

[@air-b4f]

偶然見つけたんだけど、何これ鳥肌立つ！すごい！TAO！

[@lgf2443]

They’re like the Japanese version of Trans Siberian Orchestra and im LIVING for it. I mean just the talent alone, then THE STYLE AND JUST BADASSERY combined with such confidence in their instruments WOAHHH 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@halnyx7488]

This was so good. 😲✨ Amazing what a change instrumentals can do to an already addictive song. I sure hope you'll cover more in the future. 😁 And (if it isn't too much trouble) might I suggest looking into the music of Gintama? I feel like there are choice songs you could definitely cover from that. 😚

[@ニブルス-f1w]

日本の誇り

[@汗不二子]

音色は国境を超えた