Inside the Mind of Hilary Hahn

[@jjaapp18]

Hilary turns 40 this year... She looks like she's in her early 20s... That's actually awesome.

[@Ryuouken]

?????? Late 20s at most. Holy crap

[@chagan4159]

omg.......really???

[@herleenmae3222]

She's too young looking. If you guess their ages just by their appearances, Hilary is the youngest out of them three.

[@najwakays]

wAIT

[@corneliali7747]

she has inner peace.

[@fredsun9496]

If you can eat it slowly, you can eat it quickly

[@miloseranich6102]

but, isnt it sacreligious???

[@fredsun9496]

@@miloseranich6102 Well, a big bowl of rice has 810 calories

[@fredericbeaudoin6850]

Noice

[@sarahm6368]

I N T R E S T I N G

[@juusotaskinen452]

B NATURAL, WHAT’S THAT? SOUNDS DELICIOUS

[@박강빈-h6y]

I'm Korean, and we call hilary "ice princess" because her interpretations are so noble, and so on point that it almost feels unreachable. It's the kind of the feeling you feel from elsa at frozen 1, without any means of insult but with absolute admirazation. + In Korea, grandma usually calls their grandaughter "my princess" so yeah. We rather think queen as a demanding person than princess.

[@SaltySheep1234]

Hi, I'm half korean too. I've never heard people call Hilary "ice princess", can you say what the characters actually are? (type it in Korean or the sounds of the characters)

[@cgsze]

I spent about 80% of this video just staring at the 3rd straw lost between two containers of food lol

[@danayang7712]

🤣🤣🤣

[@nhnhnhnhnh]

Same. I’m blaming Brett haha.

[@ishitamathur1614]

HAHAHAHAHA me too

[@danayang7712]

@@nhnhnhnhnh Brett is not able to function at all when Hilary is around 🤣

[@annakareninacamara6580]

IKR I was wondering "is that just the paper thingy (i don't know the name lol)?" glad I'm not the only one XDDD

[@ishanpadalkar9072]

Brett is the only one focusing on eating, man's got his priorities right.

[@emmadavies8376]

Probably cuz he was uncomfortable around Hillary

[@thecobragroup5147]

I made this comment 361 likes....I’m evil

[@nskimharris]

he is the only one not making me hungry

[@bananabong8928]

Because brett is one fluffy bunny 🐇❤️❤️

[@Ludwig1625]

@@Foxatrot lmao wtf??

[@ish4638]

Can we take a minute to appreciate that Editor-san put subtitles for this whole video? They're so kind and amazing.

[@GabsARV]

That's Subtitler-san's job

[@Alice-gr1kb]

wait does she do the captions?

[@cassnake1]

I watched the entire video without subtitles and just got lost when they were talking really low :/

[@MicukoFelton]

@@Alice-gr1kb Nah, that's subtitler-san.

[@sjbass26]

that is the work of our lovely subtitler-sans

[@gameywarrior777]

Brett: “I’ll be a violist” Hilary: “It’s a beautiful instrument” Twoset: _slightly disappointed but tries to hide it_

[@yoqp04]

Where is that part?

[@leonardchan7638]

48:40

[@PentameronSV]

@@leonardchan7638 Not all heroes wear capes

[@cartoonchong2408]

*reads title* *inside the mind of hilary hahn*

[@charlietian9843]

it is beautiful tho

[@sungod9797]

Brett isn’t making any eye contact and he’s getting a bit fidgety and stiff lol That crush is showing

[@f.p.2010]

Mia Siebeneck you can still have crushes then but ok

[@MissTwoSetEncyclopedia]

@Mia Siebeneck It's not a crush as in "He's in love with her". It's more that he's fanboying over her and admiring her as an artist.

[@salmanm6809]

*que handel sarabande

[@beatriceg9423]

Plus he’s dying from the spicy food😂😂

[@Matt-pd2cq]

I'd be frozen and awkward too if I was sitting next to her

[@AtlasRandGaming]

Hilary to Brett: "Are you obsessed with this?" Brett: Looks at her nervously thinking she realized he's obsessed with her

[@jasmineeev.4386]

timestamp: 35:55

[@peterhan4903]

IKR SIMP HAHAHAHA

[@lunamooncat7926]

The way his head shot up, I can't 😂

[@1_atlas_7]

lmfao, and the expression on her face! I feel like she totally knew

[@LauraRodriguez-fv1il]

The panic in his eyes 😂

[@samfa07]

People told them this internet thing wouldn't work out for them, yet here they are touring the world, booking their own concert, getting global recognition, influencing new generations of musicians, and having dinner with a highly celebrated, in demand soloist. Their KZbin channel was the best decision they made as young musicians, and it's paying dividends.

[@irenefelton1]

samfa07 who told them?

[@billyt8868]

irenefelton1 did you watch the video?

[@auriefei7399]

I'm proud of them too

[@Musicienne-DAB1995]

@@irenefelton1 Friends of theirs at university.

[@sunflowerlemon._]

Künstlerin-DAB1995 video link?

[@kristenvandyck5605]

When you have a world class soloist in a once-in-a-lifetime interview and you ask her if she’d rather poop her pants and play her very best or sightread a recorded concert. AND SHE SERIOUSLY THINKS ABOUT IT AND THOUGHTFULLY RESPONDS.

[@roberteckert]

Kristen Sundet Yea, this should not have even been asked. It’s ridiculous and should have been cut. Hilary is human...but also an historical musician of great genius. Imagine if someone asked this of the Queen of England...a person of no consequence with regards to accomplishments, other than being born to royalty. The reaction would be disgust.

[@SexyAlien2]

@@roberteckert lol are you for real

[@anneb3492]

Eeeew and asking that while eating...That was uncalled for...

[@charlietian9843]

lighten up bro @@roberteckert

[@singingthere6729]

I KNOW RIGHT, SHE IS SO THOUGHTFUL WITH WHAT SHE SAYS AND RESPONDS CAREFULLY AND HONEST TO QUESTIONS

[@bangtanforever7633]

just to clarify so Hilary can stop worrying, in Korean culture, "Ice Princess" isn't used in a negative way. People very commonly use such titles for idols and other celebrity status people, usually performers to describe someone who is very poised and has a regal vibe, almost aristocratic air about them if you will. It's supposed to be a great compliment since they're saying that you exude charisma and project a mature, confident and serious image of yourself.

[@luf4rall]

Yes it is an honorific like Queen Yuna

[@visual_honey]

I hope they see this!! ❤️

[@jeff__w]

I was just watching that portion of the video and looked down at the comments for a possible explanation. Thanks so much for offering one! 👍

[@anagha768]

She's so supportive of these boys. Even such a mega presence in classical music such as Hilary is enjoying they're company and supporting then by wearing their merch. If she can do that, I'm quite sure the rest of is can support them by keeping away from being 'elitist' and undermining them as sub-par musicians. Love you TwoSet!!

[@michaelsmith4049]

Watched eddy’s instructional videos and learnt a lot . As a 7 year 47 year old student I can’t wait to play meditation as good as eddy played to the kangaroo.

[@MissTwoSetEncyclopedia]

Well, she was a TwoSet fan before they even met. They told in another video how the first time they talked on the phone, they were basically fangirling over each other ! 😅

[@laarnierosepayumo567]

@@MissTwoSetEncyclopedia Really? :0 Can you tell me which video?

[@sunehodevmallik561]

@@laarnierosepayumo567 The one where she reacts to r/lingling40hrs memes

[@laarnierosepayumo567]

@@sunehodevmallik561 Thanks, watched it already :)

[@sambulls]

she has completely assimilated into twosetviolin culture

[@twoblink]

@Large Chicken Assimilated means to become included into the culture; in this case. She makes viola jokes; she does Ling Ling exercises, she participates in violin based games..

[@stojankovacic1524]

@Large Chicken Say a Syrian comes to USA and after some time, he abandons his traditional life and values, speaks English etc. You cannot tell him apart from an American. He is an American. He has assimilated.

[@leecrotty658]

We like Minecraft We like Minecraft like the borg

[@st0rmbreaK]

Bad troll is bad.

[@bgp6656]

@We like Minecraft We like Minecraft star trek cyborg villains that "assimilate" people into their collective hive-mind. It's pretty creepy

[@geigerzeichner2407]

I really hope twoset always keeps this video online because i come back to it so often. It is such a calm, honest conversation, something so simple yet so rare to find. What i love most about is how they all truely listen to each other. Many interviews even if they have good questions still get spoiled when the person interviewed has no time to answer in more than one sentence. So i really appreciate the fact that all three of them gave each other a lot of time for long, thoughtful answers and they asked follow up questions instead of just nodding and moving on to the next subject. It's also a great and rare pleasure that they left the video as long as it is and gave as not only snippets but the whole conversation. I love everything about it!

[@destielswizzle3655]

3:53 brett: theres only two straws me: ITS. RIGHT. THERE.

[@mightyV444]

And it was him who'd dropped it there, too! x-))

[@tammydang7689]

Reading some of these comments reminds me that there’s still an “elitism” surrounding violin or classical music. How some describe Hillary Hahn as this beautiful goddess and degrade TwoSet because “these jokes” don’t “deserve to be next to Hillary Hahn” really just convicts and proves my rhetoric that this elitism surrounding classical music is disgusting. Or in general, never put someone in such a high pedestal that you degrade others. Anyways I found them as friends having a nice dinner and conversing. It was nice :)

[@MissTwoSetEncyclopedia]

Totally agree with you 👏👏👏 Luckily, not all classical music lovers are like that...

[@williammckinney5213]

Oof, the moment I realize that you’re actually right! 😳

[@Helena_Cheu]

I don't think this type of elitism is exclusive to classical music, but otherwise I agree it's awkward

[@bugglemagnum6213]

Theyre just mad twoset have actual violin careers

[@bugglemagnum6213]

Also jealous that theyre friends with her

[@lotus1186]

I expected the video would be more about Hilary Hahn cause she's the guest but she's so genuine in her interest and respect for what twoset is doing that the conversation went both ways naturally. Such good insights on creativity too!! This is the only mukbang I ever managed to finish.

[@YIKism]

The pots still are full of the meal- so it's no mukbang. Or did I misunderstood something.

[@MrAjoson]

2:38 Brett throw 1 straw on the table 3:50 Brett looking for another staw 44:30 Still don't know where the staw is

[@emilia1911]

😂😂😂

[@anachan5953]

loool and im pretty sure Eddy did want that drink lmao

[@Roma-kp4qg]

me wasting my time on youtube and wondering why I haven't done homework

[@nhnhnhnhnh]

Wow this hasn’t been the most liked comment yet?

[@ILikeBirds]

Roma a day without Hilary is the day that is wasted. Not time

[@peacek.4388]

i love hillary can we bring her on more often

[@corneliusnowicki5363]

This is a brilliant idea!

[@cooperhamilton6141]

Probably not... being a WORLD CLASS SOLOIST and all.

[@oscaro.172]

Do you want TwoSet to go broke?

[@firebird1540]

I think we just need more soloists and talks like this with the soloists!

[@jamesxu133]

I feel like Brett isn’t an awkward person. I feel like it’s because he’s sitting in the middle and it’s awkward to talk and face people that close

[@ajchandra7735]

if you met them in real life brett is actually the talkative one and eddy the awkward one.

[@crazeymc5577]

Nah dude he is just crushing on Hillary sm that he got shy

[@hugnboba]

@@ajchandra7735 have ypu met them irl? Lucky you coz I wish I could meet them too ;-;

[@ajchandra7735]

@@hugnboba I haven’t but I heard fr somebody who has met them irl :)

[@deborahpablo786]

I feel like bretts only shy when he’s with someone iconic like HILARY.

[@Splattedable]

she protec she attac she play really good Bach Edit: 1:08:43 Can't remember if this is what inspired the poem but it it fits perfectly.

[@Musicienne-DAB1995]

ROFLMFAO

[@felixrinck4115]

doesnt make sense when u pronouncec it the right way

[@Splattedable]

@@felixrinck4115 Well it's normal to fudge pronunciation for rhymes like this. I'm not expecting a literary award or anything so I think it's fine. Also, "the right way" to pronounce it is a bit vague concept. I'm sure there's some combination of accepted pronunciations that would rhyme straight out of the box.

[@Ysmir.]

@@Splattedable pronunciation is not a problem, making rhymes about her that are meant for a dog is however cringe af.

[@Ysmir.]

@David Taylor right... and protect and attack isn't taken from dog memes at all...

[@AlexdadoofStudios]

FYI, typically in Korean culture being called a princess is actually a compliment. For example, a similar pet name was also given to Kim Yuna, Korea’s pride in the Olympic Ice Skating. It’s a term of endearment used to depict someone who is chic, commands charisma and strength, and professionalism in their field. So, contextually I’d say, Hillary wouldn’t have to worry about what they’re saying about her heh. Cheers!

[@eunjinshin3195]

Yeah that's right. Korean people really love Hilary. I have never seen any people who doesn't like her violin. She is just awesome.

[@LeonOnn]

Everybody up vote this so Hillary can see that Koreans love her

[@Clark_808]

Why is everyone called kim

[@withlovefromkat18]

EPIC MRNUTT808 it’s a last name, typically in Korean culture your family name (last name) comes before your first name

[@Choco_Bada]

Yes exactly this comment needs to be seen by her. Hilary Hahn was the first violinist I've ever heard of and the only world class violinist that my violin teacher knows!

[@2minutenwaren]

"Dinner with friends" turned into a rich sophisticated conversation. I loved this content.

[@janeelsner]

yeah we need more of it

[@sandragamal8727]

OMG Brett is such a cutie. He's so nervous he tried to avoid eye contact with Hilary.

Oh yes, both of them become so awkward when around her, with Brett it was obvious 😂

[@Peayou...]

Relatble

[@benjamin1032]

But it would be really awkward since their seats are so close

[@georgiananae7918]

I find it awesome that Brett and Eddy are so likeable and open and sincere that they attract all types of professionals in their business like Hilary Hahn, Ray Chen, Olaf Grawert and so on and even do silly things together like their challenges or these interviews where asking a world class violinist what she'd choose: pooping pants or sightread in a concert. They are incredible and I am definitely their fan! On a side note, why doesn't Hilary look like she's 40 (and a mother of two at that) at all? I mean, all I see is a very sweet 27-year-old incredibly talented musician. What is up with that?!

[@WafflesOinc]

Georgiana Nae it’s the power of practicing 40 hours a day

[@montexic5201]

I guess she got very lucky with genes! Even when she was younger she looked younger than her actual age.

[@manan-543]

Maybe she got lucky with her genes as pointed out before. A big part of how you age depends on your genes. The other important things is lifestyle and the environment around you. I don't know her personally so I can just assume. Sleeping well, drinking a lot of water, taking care of your skin, exercising helps a lot and I think she does it. But I think the main part is her passion for music. The position she is in right now and the way she plays shows she has immense passion for the violin and music. That in reduces stress in daily life as you love what you do which makes you look young. Also I think she had to stay indoors for long periods of time in her youth so that she can practice. Reduced exposure to the sun also helps.

[@ninoding]

She’s a mother?’

[@simonekane7194]

i didn't even realise she was 40 and a mother of two until you said it LOL

[@1almendz]

Hillary is so incredibly nice, generous and genuine. And those qualities are so clear in the way she plays. I absolutely love her!

[@BlueStarDust_]

In korean news articles they say, ice princess came from how beautiful you are and how you miss no notes and play perfectly. We see more of the pure, clear side of ice not the coldness. Ice also was only for king and queens in the summer. So nothing bad!!😊

[@cherryforto5590]

Oh there you go! I hope Hilary reads this.

[@xtjustme]

45:50 eddy thinking all of his life choices and wether to use the spoon or not

[@tyrafedrick1430]

I thought I was the only one that saw that😂😂

[@glaucoma888]

What are the city shows all about/consist of?

[@Lili-sw9st]

I love how when Hillary asked Brett if he was obsessed she gestured to herself too as part of the whole TwoSet experience 🥺

[@MysteryGirl571]

Ice princess is not negative at all in the Korean context. It's been used several times for other female celebrities as well. It's more like a title for certain people who give out a certain vibe, specifically someone who they feel like is very poised, regal, flawless amongst other things, but definitely not something negative.

[@Ysmir.]

you can say poised and regal if you wanna be positive or stuck up if you wanna be negative but it still represents the same idea. ice generally represents cold and distant, no matter what country you're in. she's not seeing herself like that which is why she's trying to change that. that's the impression I got from her words

[@minhucovu6321]

@@Ysmir. It's the Asian love for metaphors :)))

[@its_clean]

@@Ysmir. I kind of agree with you, but I have to say that it is truly different in some East Asian cultures- especially Korea, China, and Japan. The concept of an "ice queen/king" being associated with composure, confidence, poise, regality, etc. is an almost unequivocally positive and desirable trait in those cultures. Dignity and discipline are traditionally considered some of the most admirable attributes. That being said, more libertarian Western culture may interpret those same traits negatively as coldness or aloofness, and that is valid- but that is almost certainly not the case in Asia. When they call her "the ice princess", it's quite certainly a compliment.

[@Ysmir.]

@@its_clean but that's what I've been talking about. They might not mean it in a bad way but she can still feel somewhat offended by it. Explaining what they meant might not change it because if she's aiming for passion, emotion in her interpretations, then being perceived as regal and poised might be viewed by her as failure

[@its_clean]

@@Ysmir. I see what you mean and that's totally fair. If that's not the image she was trying to project, or if she feels that it doesn't reflect her true character, then I wouldn't blame her at all for wanting to change that perception. It's obvious from her open and down-to-earth personality here that she isn't actually an "icy" person. It's interesting how she described her character changing when she performs, becoming more intense and focused. I follow some well-known dancers and they've said similar things. Some of them are super cheerful and goofy in person, but in performances they shift into a different mode and appear totally fierce and intimidating.

[@lifeontheledgerlines8394]

"Well, there's only two straws" IT INFURIATES ME BECAUSE THE STRAW IS RIGHT THERE!!! They can't see it because of the green beans. Frickin' green beans.

[@darklord3861]

Lmao

[@bossgamer6332]

Same😂😂

[@karinvasu3005]

same tbh

[@georgescancan7503]

@@karinvasu3005 Clowns!!! "Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe." Albert Einstein

[@fran_atic656]

LifeOnTheEdge THATS WHAT I THOUGHT HAHAHAHA I WAS SCROLLING FOR THIS COMMENT

[@PeterVesuwalla]

16:30 Fun fact: The legend of the brown M&Ms started in the 1980s when rock band Van Halen would use it as a test to see if the promoter had actually read the contract. As they were touring with enormous, heavy lighting rigs that had to be set up safely and properly, they needed to ensure instructions were being followed down to the smallest detail, so they included a clause "M&M's (WARNING: ABSOLUTELY NO BROWN ONES)." If they arrived at the venue and saw brown M&M's in the bowl, it was cause for a thorough safety check.

[@anni3_com]

Oh that's actually make sense. Never know about that before.

[@TwinGirlsZhan]

waait, do they want or not want the brown ones

[@legion_sqd]

@@TwinGirlsZhan as far as I understand. They actually don't care, but said that they /don't/ want them. If the organizers missed that detail, chances are high they missed something in regards to something much more important.

[@jolynecujoh2694]

the brown m&m is kinda hot tho

[@highfrog4923]

@@jolynecujoh2694 ain't no way bruh💀

[@quatsar9092]

They talk for 1:30 hours and two of them wear antisocial shirts

[@mnight9098]

Thank god. Quality content.

[@MisterSpeedStacking]

antisocial does not mean asocial, it means that you are harmful to other people and ignore their rights on a frequent basis. antisocial personality disorder is another name for psychopathy

[@pixelgany3dnichtyt857]

TwosetT-Shirt 😂😂

[@yeonthusiast6000]

Just don’t tell Eddy...

[@eimirjihad]

r/woosh

[@rjbeebe]

When I went to your concert in Chicago, like Eddy said, I didn't really have an expectation of what you would be doing. I knew a couple of things that would probably happen, but I was very happy with the mix of playing vs. comedy vs. slapstick vs. serious. It was like a perfect balance. And if I had to pick a single word to describe your show, it would be "charming". When the concert ended, we were left with a wonderful sensation that lasted a couple of days. It's like when you come out of a really good movie and you're smiling and you feel lighter than how you felt when you went into the movie.

[@abrilgomez4671]

Wow! That's beautiful!

[@FoxiestLia]

Clicking "Read more" and nothing happens. xD

[@diddy_dante]

yeah I feel lighter. I think I have less brain cells. (just kidding)

[@jonathanpoor1833]

A great review! Makes me want to go see them.

[@dianeaustin2414]

What a wonderful review you have made. Poetry.

[@richardadams429]

me having food with my hero: "how are you? could you offer me insight into your life and maybe grace me with some wisdom that i will treasure for the rest of my days on earth?" eddy: "would you rather shit yourself or.."

[@mehranhodiwala1273]

Time stamp?

[@TheAravisTarkheena]

@@mehranhodiwala1273 24:52

[@hvyi6425]

“the wise learns more from a foolish question than a fool can learn from a wise answer.”

[@idroppedmychicken]

Why did I think you meant like a meatball hero

[@phil6419]

And then Hilary proceeds to show her integrity by telling us she'd rather shit herself than give an unprepared performance... what an absolute queen

[@exaltedmu2]

I love how Brett is dying from the unspicy food while Eddy and Hilary just look on like "this is not spicy at all"

[@AnnaWalch]

Yup, that's me ;)

[@sonjawright518]

But Brett ate constantly for the first half.

[@achinos54]

Sometimes I wonder how Brett didn't like totally disintegrate from the chile he had to eat as punishment when this unspicy food is already killing him...

[@amigosXcorrespondenc]

Are u a chess player?? :)

[@youngjaeslaugh8180]

It bothers me how the third straw was right there between the food unnoticed

[@singingthere6729]

youngjae’s laugh OMG

[@escaramujo]

It's going to turn into a symbolic saying: It's like being the third straw.

[@Moohasha1]

I can't stop looking at it!!

[@Jaaae00]

attackonday6 • and Brett put it there too

[@ODessa002]

I didnt see till now.. I broke my phone

[@JithinJacob333]

Knowing that Hilary teaches classes makes it so clear as to how she explains everything in this video and how she guides the conversations and makes them think and open up.

[@madhellspawn7947]

Hands down, hands up, best interview I've ever watched. A very open conversation with an "unattainable person/position" that's never been done like this. You two are going to refresh the classical world into the modern age. Hilary ......you were amazing. As always. Genuine and down to earth. Inspiring and uplifting. The three of you are breaking down walls in a uptight world.

[@cherryforto5590]

Yes! I love what Twoset's doing for the classical music world.

[@nathandrake5544]

I discovered TwoSet relatively recently, but it's kind of amazing to me that classical music is getting this exposure on youtube. Ten years ago when I was in high school the only kind of content we had were uploaded albums and live recordings.

[@topperharley7142]

At 4:16, look how she is holding the fork like a bow! :D Muscle memory at its best.

[@tessEnichols]

That is awesome! I did not notice that!😊

[@2ndaccount49]

well I used to hold my folk that way and i'm not even play violin lol

[@justinnamuco9096]

The bow hold is when you lift anything with all your right hand fingertips

[@thegrammarpolice7052]

I play violin and I hold all my utensils like a bow hold.

[@macmuggo5459]

Hawkgamer5 2 I play guitar so I’m going to try and hold every utensil like a pick now

[@1earflapping]

She is so down to earth and even-keeled. Nothing the guys said really threw her off, and she joked around but also tried to answer thoughtfully, intelligently, insightfully.

[@ankurage]

At the end of the video I'd just realized that i was on mobile data all along

[@biffii5568]

Unlimited 4g, 20e a month, in eu.

[@srishtidhasmana6972]

Oof

[@samswimmer93]

F

[@ilovebeingprecious]

supply497 1GB prepaid for 1 US dollar in the Philippines

[@CameronGuarino]

tragic

[@JLDREAMS]

Can we just appreciate how they pumped themselves with coffee and cola so that they can do 3 shows in a row for us when they had only planned to do one? Such love and dedication!

[@keth2424]

Yeah, but I hope they don overdo it >

[@natalier.6998]

She played violin at my parent’s wedding, my mom was her friend at Curtis! :)

[@kovici7226]

dude WHATT. that’s awesome. congratulations? is that the word? id be so pumped finding that out

[@afds1581]

😯 oooooh

[@luf4rall]

Lucky duck

[@lainerinne]

Hilary Hahn When people say "she is a prodigy" Hilary: *"I was actually just a musician who was young"* Humble Queen. . . . P.S I agree with here. People always keeps or even when you have talent. (I do art) and people tells you you are talented and they wished they could draw like you when I always say you can just try and practice it out. It doesn't come out until you started doing it.

[@Twisted_Feet]

A very very big point. You can never be good at anything without commiting to it.

[@satanstan11]

I do art too and agree. You can't deny that there are people who are just better than you at a young af age. I had a friend same age as me who had more stable hand and didn't need to erase a lot to get a good drawing, like she could just get the right shapes on the first try. We made comics together from 7-10 and she was always correcting my human anatomy/angles. In the end I'd tell her what I want my character to do, and she'd draw it out because I'd mess up the pages with all my erasing and smudges >_> BUT I see people on art subreddits being like "1 year ago vs now!" and PRACTICE REALLY DOES WONDERS because they're able to draw so well within a year. And you know damn well those people are going to start having people ask them how they draw so well. "PRACTICE!!"

[@orcinusorca2395]

Thats why 2set always says practice even tho the 40 hours is a joke the real meaning is that great musicians dont have talent, they just practice.

[@fenestrapain]

This is a huge point and I’m glad you brought it up. This is why I love twoset. They really put in the work and they’re pulling back the curtains on what it takes to produce their art. Thank you for adding your perspective on making visual art. It frustrates me to think of people who don’t do art or make music who see something simple (or seemingly simple) and say “I could have done that” or “anyone could have made that”. Yeah, but you didn’t. That’s the difference.

[@ramywiles]

@@fenestrapain Exactly -- part of the point is that it's supposed to seem effortless, but the keyword is "seem". There is a TON of effort that goes into visual and performing arts that people don't see, and so people who don't create or perform have a distorted view of how much time and practice it really takes to be good, or even just competent.

[@devanshchoudhary9746]

Don't let this make you forget that she is HILARY HAHN.

[@1881eagle]

I think that it's great that you can. That just means she's a down to earth and isn't bothered by her titles and doesn't act like a snob.

[@devanshchoudhary9746]

@@1881eagle, indeed, now she's even more admirable.

[@late8641]

Because although she's an incredible violinist, after all she's a human too, like all of us :)

[@stephaniecurry45]

1881eagle she’s a name in the classical world but by no means is she a celebrity 😂. Still no Beyoncé

[@TeachUBusiness]

@@stephaniecurry45 Don't forget she has three Grammys. I doubt Beyonce could get one strictly for playing an instrument or singing. In the pop category it is all about "pop"ularity.

[@estianasrunningvlogs]

I just love how honest and open the three of them are during this interview. This is just something that could not be accomplished with a talk show host. They are all so skilled and knowledgeable in their crafts that they bounce off and feed off each other so well. Truly beautiful and inspiring. Thank you 😊

[@peternt2008]

OMG for a world class star, she is so humble and friendly. I saw the other video of her hula hooping while playing the violin. She is not just a world class violinist but she is a world class person.

[@jinmaikeul]

I don't even play violin, but some of Hilary Hahn's responses just broke my brain in a good way. It's fascinating to get some honest insight (as opposed to some TEDTalk or motivational BS) from someone really accomplished in their field.

[@Musicienne-DAB1995]

So I am not the only one fatigued by "motivational BS". So much of it is designed to give the impression that you can achieve more while working less, which is nonsensical.

[@MechaPlays]

Yeah shes just incredibly real, Its genuinely refreshing

[@jewelpree970]

exactly

[@aiheartshfji5361]

I know omg it's so real and natural ♡

[@julladeahsajiran8364]

Saaaaaameeee😭❤️

[@mlilejay8698]

I've been bingeing a whole lot of TwoSet content since i stumbled onto them maybe...two-three weeks ago? and so this was a really nice change of pace where not only were they picking Hilary's brain and how she thinks about things, but she really returned with questions of her own that would provoke deeper thinking and more thoughtful answers from the boys...which really helped get a look into their minds as well... often these sorts of long vids can be one-sided (because of the "fame" or "talent" disparity, i suppose), but this was just a real conversation between friends and colleagues..

[@schubruno]

Hilary is such a nice person. But now I want one of these with Ray, maybe even them both. That would be AMAZING!

[@natashavernon9828]

OMG GOALSSS

[@SticksOfCinnamo]

Yeah, but I would want one with just Ray though. See the mind of his

[@lollycopter]

They should form a quartet but play musical chairs with each part.

[@Noosh_noot]

aMAAAAAzing

[@leecrotty658]

No One he has a KZbin channel

[@sento_segarra]

A privilege to have a lunch 🥗 with Hilary Hahn. Thanks for sharing. 😍😍

[@tanyatang6201]

aMAzING!

[@ethanhe8608]

Flexing your KZbin play button, I see... anyways, congrats!

[@jeremybeadleslefthand480]

Sacriligious

[@wubbie8152]

"i don't know how to use a fork, as embarrassing as that is" I LOVE YOU EDDY

[@katelynteh]

chopsticks gang

[@ketsiabk777]

Fork gang being French 👌🏾

[@jak.cr1ym]

Time stamp?

[@wubbie8152]

@@jak.cr1ym too lazy to find it

[@evanmccarthy8225]

7:26

[@singingthere6729]

1:48 Brett saying "and yeah" while he actually remembers saying "I love you Hilary, marry me please" in the video they're talking about and awkwardly rubbing his face

[@kanca7]

For those who are curious, here is the video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4C0p6t9bdyemJY The moment is at 4:30

[@ieeee_.]

@@kanca7 ty

[@HateH444]

Hahah

[@nanwijanarko1969]

At 1:21:45 Hillary put her arms up to mimick Eddy and Brett stretching. This is adorable and just shows what a chill and fun person she is, in addition being nice, humble, and empathetic :)

[@kylietien7679]

I like how hilary’s answers and just their whole conversation wasn’t like rehearsed and was so genuine

[@aidenmg1566]

Did anyone notice and 44:26 how Hilary didn’t realize Brett was asking her if she wanted a napkin because in Australia they call them serviettes

[@rosalee2746]

Aiden MG yeah I had no idea what he was saying 😂

[@katherinenowacki4350]

Wait, it's just Australia that calls them serviettes? I thought everyone else called them serviettes too!

[@semisemi9736]

Katherine Nowacki Im from switzerland and we say that too :D so it also exists in swissgerman

[@oj3511]

Yeah in America and Canada we never say serviettes, only napkins :)

[@justahuman4616]

In Lithuania we say servetėlė and it sounds very similar. America is weird, man.

[@amirakbar2392]

Me: *first sees Twoset has uploaded* Me: Ayy. another 10 minute video with Hilary Hahn! Me: *opens video* Me: *sees its 90 minutes long* Me: *insert pikachu meme*

[@rushhtm9628]

Amir Akbar you sinner you play viola and violin is the superior instrument

[@amirakbar2392]

@@rushhtm9628 lol it's a joke, I play violin

[@ducdinh8404]

see this comment...realize it's true... insert pikachu meme

[@PentameronSV]

Surprised_Pikachu.png

[@kpp28]

@@amirakbar2392 Viola IS a joke.

[@gatesurfer]

Finally watched this whole thing. So the takeaways I get are: "Practice" for people like Hilary is different than "practice" for us mere mortals. We "practice" trying to get the notes right, trying to get the tempo under control, and getting1';1 the dynamics and phrasing more or less according to what the score says. With Hilary and other virtuosos, they get all that down in probably a day or two, or even sight-reading. From there, "practice" becomes more like "experimentation." How loud should you get when the score says "forte"? How soft when it says "piano"? And what are the degrees of "forte" you can play in comparison to the degree of "piano"? How do you begin a phrase? And end it? She says when she gets "goose bumps" during a performance, but it doesn't happen every time, and it's only when you've prepared for all those possibilities that you're going to get it and be able to maintain it. I've often sensed that virtuoso performers are essentially searching when they play, seaching for a sound that seems to fit the music at that particular point in time, and when they find it, they have the technique to maintain that sound and that emotion, until the music transitions to another section and they start the process all over again. Composers like Beethoven make that especially challenging, since his music changes from mood to mood so often. And that's is why going to a live performance is so much more satisfying than simply listening to a recording even if it's a favorite recording by a favorite artist. That spontaneity, and the ability of the musicians to get there, is what makes live music so exciting. I'm no virtuoso pianist, but I try to use that approach when I practice, and it's very interesting. I remember once playing the C Minor Bach Partita, opening movement, which opens with an overture, changes to a meditative invention-like section, then finished with a presto. I was playing at a friend's house where there was a lovely, well-regulated piano, and for some reason it just felt good under my hands. So when it came to the presto, I took off, playing much faster than I usually did, but because I'd practiced it a few times at that speed, I thought I could handle it. It wasn't perfect note-wise, but I got all the articulations and voicing that I wanted, much to my pleasure. And my friends definitely noticed. Another takeway? Please, please, please, don't talk about pooing on stage while you're eating! I could never get through that part to get to the interesting stuff.

[@geneh262]

My orchestra teacher showed us the video were you guys holahooped and now we are going to have to holahoop while playing scales.

[@dominiccugliari2282]

If only I could get my teacher to have us do that.

[@realneontv]

Mine showed us the 21 types video

[@wheatie47]

Genevieve Harm we have the same name lol

[@georgescancan7503]

@@wheatie47 Clowns!!! "Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe." Albert Einstein

[@hironyx]

i don't have an orchestra teacher

[@jesseg.2413]

We asked for more Hilary Hahn and we got it. Thanks! 😍

[@evanpyne4426]

Jesse G. Yeah an hour and a half more

[@mariahellas1743]

There were so many amazing moments where Brett and eddy had so many good questions and it was like their brains were constantly ticking. I’d love to see more if these serious just story like normal conversation videos in the future because they both have so much to share

[@dryb0w]

It’s so nice to see how respectful Eddie and Brett are towards Hillary Hahn Thanks for the vids guys

[@babalinopa4179]

Awww they are in love

[@abrilgomez4671]

That is more than human respect... they are her fan boys!

[@beethovensg]

Even talking while they're eating, about shitting your pants on stage. She rocks these two stupid fucks could elevate the conversation and not exploit her deep regards.

[@sinistex76]

36:05 "Are you obsessed with this?" *instant fear and regret* "Yeah, of course."

[@yoannsoh4009]

She asked while pointing at her ;-).

[@Roma-kp4qg]

More spooked then a horse

[@feraldaisy6518]

Hahahahaha 😂 thank you for the time stamp I can’t stop watching it

[@dangjune2292]

Can’t believe I watched the whole video. I’m just so drawn into their conversation

[@heyitskate7747]

I’ve watched it all the way through many times.

[@chrishoover4888]

@@heyitskate7747 Those who watch the whole thing get a great reward, those last 7 minutes

[@antonia-mihaelaene8832]

I'm sure all the TwoSet fans are very happy that you didn't stopped when everyone was saying that you should. Now you have a wonderful community. I'm from Romania, i'm not even a violinist, but I like soooo much to watch your videos. You guys are passionate, funny and the fact that you are at the same time serious and goofy it's amazing. I learned a lot of things about classical music, about music theory and it's all because of you. I'm happy that i've seen this conversation where you are very honest about your work, this showed me one more time that you are worthy of our time. Thank you.

[@patrichistefan6189]

lol nu credeam ca sunt romani aici

[@beapicike]

Chiar asa, super îmi pare bine ca și alții se uita la ei 😊😁

[@shacklesburst]

Brett: This one is extremely spicy, I can't deal with this spice. The others are not as spicy. Also Brett: *continues to eat exclusively from that spiciest one* This was one of the most down-to-earth and honest conversations (I wouldn't call it interview) I've ever listened to. Honestly, you should do that with other musicians as well.

[@juliagalstyan5622]

And there is some trick or idk that in that position the viewer think that he eating with them or sitting with them and that's make conversation more honest... Idk if they do that specifically or not but it's working

[@Munki]

I think it only worked out that way because Hilary herself seems super down to earth. She made it so much smoother and easy going. It was really nice.

[@freshj749]

Ayo so I'm not a classical musician, I'm a casual self-taught pianist. BUT I just watched this hour and a half Mukbang with full attention. You guys have dope personalities and your passion for what you do is infectious. Been binging TwoSet vids during this entire pandemic, so I just wanted to say thank you for the amazing content!

[@ammarfaris5844]

whoever subbed this video is a champion

[@ImpermColumn]

Exalted Transcriber

[@21serein89]

subtitle san ~

[@aiheartshfji5361]

yes.

[@tutku9231]

You made this woman a youtuber

[@BrantK147]

Wow, Hilary seems so kind and sweet. She did a great job at putting these two guys at ease. They were so nervous! XD But I would be too if I was in front of such a great musician!

[@gameywarrior777]

“What do people normally talk about while eating?”

[@sebastianzaczek]

They talk about not talking while eating

[@Clark_808]

Cough until someone starts a conversation

[@Mio_devious]

My family talks about racism, sexism, and some political stuff. It’s great😉

[@Katie-jt9ii]

GameyWarrior777 they are definitely not normal.

[@0boecase362]

@@Katie-jt9ii yeah they're too good for us normal "things"

[@pau2727]

Oh nooooo when she said Koreans call her "Ice Princess" I thought "oh my god, they LOVE her," but I'm sad she thought it was a bad thing! I hope she's seen the comments here that explain it :(

[@Musicienne-DAB1995]

I don't think she thought it was a bad thing. I think she wasn't sure how to take it, on account of the American connotations of that word.

[@BastianUllr]

Koreans Love Ice? Ice means love in Korea?

[@BastianUllr]

@gJb 1 Do not care about that part. Weird just depends on where you look it from. Normal is whatever is common to you, and limited to what is that you know. Everything that you are ignorant of will be likely weird to you. I wanted to know if Ice means love/liking/agreeing... and why would Ice mean love in Korea. What is it that constitutes its relationship with its metaphorical meaning?

[@happythoughts700]

I'm a 30 year old guitar noobie who always wanted to play the Violin. Today. I just booked my first lesson and set up a violin rental for the next 6 months. After pausing midway through this video. Seeing the accomplished people all three of you are, and how passionate and joyful you are in music. It gave me a spark of motivation. If I start practising now I'll look back with a smile later Thank you very much And happy practising to all

[@charlotterose6724]

How's it going?

[@happythoughts700]

@@charlotterose6724 Went back to focus on the guitar and the stock market. My biggest issue with the violin is finding a suitable teacher. When I was practising on my own, it was getting very painful I'm guessing due to my 5 hours a day mentality. I think posture is extremely important with the violin. If the wrist is in a bad position, or the shoulder, it just doesnt work. So, maybe if I find a good teacher I'll continue. I do have a rather nice old french/german violin about 80 years old now! Thanks for asking

[@Eva-mp7xg]

@@happythoughts700 Maybe if you try again but in smaller portions? Your body has to adapt a lot to be able to play the violin for 5 hours. Think about it like when you start running. You don't start to run 5 hours a day (literally a whole marathon), because if you do, an injury is granted. Don't give up, just slow down a little bit.

[@sazanami12]

some cute moments 31:02 1st DAB 33:50 If not playing the violin 35:56 Brettttttttt ahhhhhhhh cuuuuute 43:48 check out the merch! 1:02:09 2nd DAB 1:18:56 expectations before the show

[@emilia1911]

Thanks

[@enshk79]

Omar Antar LMFAO!!!!!

[@chloeca90]

My favorite trio yeahhh😁😁😁

[@halize3896]

Annyeong my fellow Army

[@camilamarquezmatte162]

the best trio of all

[@tessEnichols]

But what about Ray Chen? I love that trio too!!

[@camilamarquezmatte162]

​@@tessEnichols this would be the best quartet

[@tessEnichols]

@@camilamarquezmatte162, So TRUE!!! Oh my goodness that would be awesomee!!😀😁

[@papasy3748]

For an absolute BEAST on the violin she is so damn gentle, graceful, generous and engaging inter-personally. A beautiful person in every sense.

[@anitagendler3812]

I totally agree! I’m a big fan!! ❤❤

[@alverebran]

Hilarious. Hilary Hahn basically interviews herself whilst Brett and Eddy just eat take away

[@electricwassabi]

You can't shred well if you can't play well. *Hillary Hahn 2018*

[@karinvasu3005]

best quote

[@sebastiansprotte2551]

Its true.

[@raymondstone438]

This is an amazing video in which Hilary cuts to the heart of the artistic experience and the transition from student to artist. She also reveals everything one needs to know about her -- she is thoughtful, compassionate, engaged and engaging, warm, respectful, considerate, fun. She is genuine. She is absolutely committed to her art. Bravo TwoSet for providing the context and company which engaged her. No one else in the world could have done it.

[@aaditmalhotra]

Today on TwoSetViolin : 3 violin prodigies eating food

[@kanawutsupasit8641]

Threesetviolin then lol

[@antropedailic8723]

@@kanawutsupasit8641 yeah 😀😂

[@snaake9389]

A goddess, guy with perfect pitch, and Brett

[@sushx21]

Just 1 calm down

[@camilamarquezmatte162]

better: 2 violin prodigies and 1 master of the violin

[@Killerbee4712]

Hilary: exists Brett:*nods in agreement*

[@ahappycake]

Hilary and Eddy: this food isn't that spicy Brett: dying from the spice

[@MicukoFelton]

Who asked him to eat so much of the spiciest dish! Ahahhahhah.

[@artshooki]

These videos with Hilary Hahn are fantastic ! You can tell she is having so much fun and I love her personality - she is intelligent and so sweet and hilarious at the same time !

[@yaytennis]

Just gonna take a moment to appreciate the caption authors for paying close attention to the whole thing and transcribing it.

[@antheaholmes9431]

I’ve watched this hour n half video multiple times And I’ve enjoyed it each and every time

[@ellabananaalabama]

this was my fourth watch and something I missed will jump out each time like its the first time I'm watching with every rewatch

[@ValiantVicuna]

I wondered if I was the only one! I rewatch this anytime I get really overwhelmed and anxious. It feels like visiting with friends.

[@brendanfitzgerald246]

I've been going through some really rough times recently, but you guys make me laugh so unbelievably hard everyday, and you're always the only good part of my day... and you also inspire me to keep practicing everyday... thank you so much..

[@Angelina-yq5sn]

Let music save you.♡♡♡

[@ralphwang1434]

I’m sorry to hear you’ve been struggling lately, I hope things get better soon.

[@ALPalmos]

Best wishes for a musically inspired bounce back from all the tough times. 2018 has been Armageddon on crack.

[@SorprendenteOficial]

This was such a great video to watch, you three are great, hope to see Hilary soon with you again. :D

[@tomassack9769]

Nunca pensaría en verte por este canal, justo te reconocí cuando vi el perfil. xD

[@Crew7340]

how are you not verified

[@mariadelcarmensanudosoules8249]

Lol sorprendente en Twoset violin. Quien lo diría jaja

[@limex5370]

Que haces aquí Xd

[@doodoobutter101]

The last 8 minutes are so insightful. From both Hilary and TwoSet's perspectives. The release of creative energy is so true and so necessary as a creative. And I've only just come to know Hilary through TwoSet's videos, but my God is she brilliant, humble, and gracious. What an amazing soul she seems to be.

[@Aonghuis]

Check out her playing for the Popes birthday, talk about pressure. She just nails that performance.

[@mervehaval8941]

Hello TwoSet Violin! I'm Merve from Turkey. I began to watch your videos like a couple weeks ago and I'm not a musican, i have never touched a instrument before & never listened classical music. But since I have been watching you, i got interested in classical music and i'm even considering playing an instrument! Thanks for opening up a new path for me, thanks for make people discover new things that they approached with prejudice before. The first time I listened Hillary Hahn, i'm thunderstruck. I really don't know the terminology but I feel like I was being witness of something holy or extraterrestrial. And after that, I immediately clicked on this video and your conversation gave me so much to think on, so much to apply in my life, in my thinking processes and like I said, I'm not even a musician! Those things she said about practicing, the flow, not pushing or not holding back yourself... I'm amazed and I learned so much. Thank you again and thousands times for what you are doing! Sorry for my grammatical mistakes or choices of wrong words, my English is not that good. And sorry for that long comment... And the last thing: For your next world tour, please consider coming to Istanbul-Turkey. We might be in a bad shape as a country but there's still some great people who appreciate classical music. I hope everything you wish becomes true. Have a nice day!

[@mervehaval8941]

@MMLF 7619 thanks!

[@CerennEla]

Ohaa iyi ingilizcesi olan ve Two Set izleyen bi'Türk! İngilizceni nasıl bu kadar geliştirdin??

[@helenbirch9877]

This is a wonderful comment, and this is what music is all about; finding what people have in common, and exploring how to approach life. I am sorry I didn't see this earlier. And your English does not require any apology.

[@arunanantheeswaran]

What a stunningly self-reflective artist Hilary Hahn is! A truly intellectual artist and a very humble individual, which is so rare. It is the questions that Brett and Eddy ask, precisely the mix of the inane and the musically relevant that manifests her self-reflective nature and bring to the fore her great intellect. Thank you guys. Inspirational stuff!

[@random23287]

I love how at 1:06:19 Brett makes a movement as if he's holding a bow and violin, it shows how subconscious some things about music are to him

[@howlingcats]

I'm not even a musician... and somehow I got a bit of inspiration from watching this..strange.. This is some high quality interview! Even through that poop talking (they're comedians, and she doesn't seem to mind and neither should you), you can see her honest professionalism glowing lol And that last 10 minute? Honestly, i think they should've put that last bit in a different video because of how mind opening it is. I can just imagine people skipping through that, not knowing what they just missed.

[@sophienguyen6218]

Hillary! Twoset! The whole Ice Princess perception is an entirely positive thing I assure you. Koreans just love assigning talents a name: Yuna Kim, a prized figure skater, someone who both I and Korea believe to be one if not the best, is dubbed the ice queen. It’s not that we’re critiquing your music to be set in such a constrict, but it’s that we hold and revere you to the standard of ‘oh wow her musicianship is so icy and refined and projects an imagine of such royalty.’ This entire ordeal is caused by the culture gap of certain phrasing and context, we love you for exactly who you are and changing how you play should only be judged by the raw principles of what you believe in. So long story short it’s a good thing!

[@Quotenwagnerianer]

But doesn't occur to you that calling her musicianship "icy" is perhaps not how she wants to be perceived? Cold perfection is not necesarily the standard a musician wants to achieve with the violin. They want to make it speak from the heart. And that is not supposed to be cold.

[@sophienguyen6218]

Quotenwagnerianer This is a completely valid interpretation, I agree with you, but again Yuna Kim: she’s the queen of a sport where a large chuck of the points come from artistry and creativity. It’s not necessarily ‘cold perfection’, but a regal and refined aura that goes hand in hand with what Hillary actually wants to interpret.

[@enorcsi]

@@sophienguyen6218 well yeah, but Yuna Kim is a figure skater... so to associate her with ice is pretty obvious in her case

[@sophienguyen6218]

@@enorcsi That just happens to be the example I used, but Korean people tend to use this term with actors and singers as well.

[@escaramujo]

In Spanish you say 'princesa' or 'reina' for that meaning but 'princesita' (little princess) for the meaning of 'entitled spoiled picky pretentious and arrogant'.🤷

[@franciscoguerreiro3250]

I feel like i just received a Masterclass

[@zglrd8938]

Is this a regular thing now i am cool with it. It's not like i started playing the violin because i heard her caprice 24 or anything

[@vdinh143]

It's only while they're on tour in the US

[@GeodesicBruh]

I started violin thinking I could play caprice 24 What a fool At least am a good pianist

[@thoyo]

It was her Erlkonig for me.

[@liloruf2838]

She obviously is such a great artist!

[@jamesrawlins735]

I tried to learn violin after hearing Heifitz playing the Tchikovski and Mendelsohn concertos - after 6 months I realized I would never come close to sounding like him, and I switched to clarinet and eventually singing

[@Cadenza93]

48:36 HILARY HAHN DEFENDING VIOLAS IS EVERYTHING

[@raymondstone438]

Hilary uses her super power only for good.

[@mentallyunstablernplssendhelp]

ˢᵃᶜʳⁱˡᵉᵍⁱᵒᵘˢ

[@hellm.7130]

If u asked me two months ago if I planned to watch 1h30 of musicians talking, I would laugh. Like, I don't even play any instruments or am musically instructed... What am I even doing here and why do I love it so freaking much?

[@sofiafrafjord791]

I never thought I would be interested in three people talking for one and a half hours... 🤣

[@plor1261]

On top of that, About playing violin! Lol I had very little interest in this type of music, but now I watch them all the time lol I've slowly switched my "work mode" music from trance to violin compilation.

[@edyuentt]

So soon to finish

[@swagmasternim2807]

I just realized it’s 1,5 hours 😂

[@isaacliu._.6899]

Me exactly

[@Checkmate1138]

This is basically listening to a podcast.