Interview with The Hu at Download Festival

We caught up with Mongolian folk rock band The HU at Download Festival 2019, who have been making huge waves across Europe and the rest of the World with their debut singles! They release their debut album on September 13th on Eleven Seven Music.
Subtitles written up and inserted based on what the translator told us after each question.

[@Dressyone223]

These guys came out of nowhere and just took over the rock world! I suppose thats typical for the Mongolians.

[@nerine9301]

The do have a history of conquest!🤣🤣🤣

[@jamesnoland7821]

@@nerine9301 They knocked down our $hity walls! ...of ignorance to a rich culture!!

[@awakenedbyadream3253]

It’s because they are handled, and groomed for it. Promoted and views paid for to spark others to click. It’s long hard work to be discover by the masses on your own, without advertising and lots of money behind you. They are being marketed and most do not know.

[@nerine9301]

@@awakenedbyadream3253 does that change the fact that they have a legitimate talent. They are sharing their culture with the world. I think that is a good thing. Nice to see something marketed other than hip hop and the other noise that passes for music these days!

[@nerine9301]

@@jamesnoland7821 do you watch Artger channel? It's a channel on Mongolian culture. You might like some of their stuff.

[@emberfire6146]

Seven billion smiles but gala bro's smile is sweetest

[@marcmorgan2731]

"What is the music scene, the rock scene in Mongolia?" Hu: "We are victorious! All of our competitors are defeated!"

[@lilynorthover8378]

😂😂😂 they have conquered the world, Ghengis Khan would be proud.

[@tommc4916]

"And we have taken their women and their goods for ourselves! Let that be a warning to all other bands!"

[@HerrXabu]

@@tommc4916 hahaha!

[@neuralmute]

@@tommc4916 This woman just wants to jump on a horse, grab her guitar, and join their victorious army! And find out where they get their kick-ass boots!

[@lilynorthover8378]

Google Mongolian boots , there is a Mongolian site that makes them and posts to you. Dozens to choose from. Also belts and other things 👍🏻

[@valkylva]

They’re very handsome :3 very manly, I love it

[@cindchan]

It's great getting to hear them talk! All of them! Thanks for using subtitles instead of dubbing! I love being able to actually hear the voices of the people talking! Thanks for posting this!

[@bop8907]

ryouko あざーっす。

[@jdlvtrn1]

In touch with their history, heritage, culture and cutting edge successful on a worldwide basis all at once. As it should be.

[@Spitfyre41]

I am 60 years old. A friend introduced me to the HU last year and their music has the flavor of the great power ballads of 1980's. I am glad I just picked up a new sub-woofer and I am going to use these guys to break it in.

[@947dutch]

I love hearing them invoke the pride of their heritage and teaching us with kick ass music. Never be afraid of your heritage, everyone has a struggle, every one has a lesson to teach and share from their DNA....keep it up gentlemen!! Health and prosperity!!!

[@SherriTaylor1465]

Oh my goddess I am shocked at my self I never thought something like this would happen I’m a 54 year old fan of a Mongolian rock band.

[@ligayaannawi4779]

Same with me 😁

[@johnmartlew5897]

No one member spoke. Everyone spoke as though an invisible talking stick was passed around. If that was spontaneous, I’m not surprised. It was just too smooth to have been “produced”. Love this world music. Huuuuuuuuuu!

[@enioni716]

Omg. mongolian language sounds so beautiful.. I would dare even say it sounds sexy

[@MaliceOfRites]

it's a cool language but for me the hot languages are Swiss, Swedish, Russian and Japanese

[@IgorEngelen1974]

I think discovering bands like these is made a lot easier in the modern times. Found out about them in a playlist on Apple Music. I can't imagine how I would have ever discovered them like 15 years ago.

[@ronaldtreitner1460]

back when i was a kid they would have eventually shown up on american band stand or something.

[@nerine9301]

I found them on KZbin along with Artger! Agree that they would have shown up on TV or a radio show back in the day.👍

[@elviwang1369]

Imbag ta ada internet,nu haan awan ket han tau amu music other nation,amazing!Ada met kuma ti igorot traditional rock/metal

[@nomad963]

Massive respect to the Mongols from a Slav. Some of my ancestors were in the Golden Horde, but I do not have any mongolian blood. Great music, it really awakens the warrior spirit in all of us!

[@BonheurEsperer]

These guys are special and gifted. I am very happy for them.

[@dariimaabatsukh5151]

Үнэхээр гайхалтай. Дэлхийд Монголоо сайхан сурталчилж яваад баярлалаа. Дашка ахдаа энэ сайхан хамтлага үүсгэсэнд баярлаад ч баршгүй. Та бүхэн минь урагшаа амжилт хурай хурай хурай

[@timbajwolf5709]

It’s great to hear of someone doing something to honor their heritage and forbears in the way that Hu is.

[@edenromanov]

Even just spoken regularly Mongolian sounds badass, really happy to have learned about this badass band and culture! 🤘🤘

[@kendraflynnkk7218]

Absolutely Amazing MEN !!! I am so glad I found them , the World needs to see this Men With Hearts and Souls And Meaning And Culture . They Rock ❤️❤️❤️

[@harleyanne3720]

These guys are the new Beatles!!! Sensational!

[@user-mq2pf1gj9n]

Супер ребята!!! Обожаю!) Все время слушаю).

[@johnmanning6611]

Saw these guys live last week in DC. The crowd was going absolutely NUTS for them. The Hu are impossible to not LIKE. Between songs, DURING songs in their live performance, you could see their joy and excitement as they shared their unique vision for rock music. It was just something special. I can't wait to see them again! Got the album at the show... and I've been jamming to it non-stop! They are more than just their big music vid songs/singles. Give all their songs a listen, folks! Worth your time!

[@marypoppins123]

I love this band, music and heart. Everyone is so awesome🙏

[@nerine9301]

Great interview. I really learned a lot about your band. I love your sound, especially the way you honor the origins and traditions of your people. I am planning to attend one of your concerts her in the US. Thank you!

[@daveawesomesauce772]

That they answer in Mongolian is just amazing, I love them more and more. They just seem like such down to earth, respectful, and enthused guys. So great. Such a breath of fresh air. Can't wait to see them live in Feb 2020!

[@gigischuster3078]

Yes wonderful to hear these amazing talented men, wonderful how much talent and inspiration through themselves and their music is bringing to their culture, heritage and on a global scale. Bravo👏

[@karlynnwalker2494]

I know the rest of my Native Brothers and Sister would love to see and meet! You guys stand for the same we are standing for... Love you guys; You Rock!!!!

[@uroshaknsson9165]

I love The Hu so much

[@Maria_KL]

Greetings from Finland 🇫🇮 HUNNU R.O.C.K RULES 🤘🤘 Keep your style 👌🤘🔥It's hot!

[@bayarjargal569]

Gala's voice is great to listen to.

[@gachalifebff8760]

This is The new metal and new sound of the World! I love "THE HU"

[@bornontherimofchaos]

Can't wait for their release. I know I won't be disappointed.

[@zw246]

I am obsessed with this band now !! I'm thankful KZbin has interviews with English subtitles

Love these guys. Mixing traditional instruments and rock is blowing up and we all gain by it. Yoshida Brothers did similar for the Japanese Guitar shamisen. Keep inspiring!

[@meaganfeik6564]

Love how seamlessly you guys blend traditional teqniques with modern styles. So glad you have an album coming soon...love all of the music of yours I've heard. Thank you so much for sharing your culture and musical talents with all of us!

[@rainingcannon5254]

I'm eager to see this band...Love you all, from the Philippines

[@davidconnelly]

Great questions. Great answers. Great interview.

[@GandiinaaGumenjav]

I speak mongolian and their most important message was very powerful, so I want to try translating it a bit better: “Our most important message is, we want to inspire the young generation to love our nature and mother earth, to rally them to fight together against dishonesty/immorality, to give them strength to live in this wonderful world together.”

[@ramabatkhaan1614]

Nice seeing The Hu again!!! Монгол Улс Мандан Бадраг!!! Mongolia 🇲🇳

[@DonJoshua66]

Found out bout these guys a few days ago. They're amazing. Would love to see a live show

[@janetcw9808]

Joshua Wigley, we were priveleged to see these guys in Glasgow recently, WHAT a fantastic night, not even in to rock music that much but YAY, HU HU HU HU HU, Amazing atmosphere Xxx

[@nerine9301]

They're coming to the US, then Canada, then back to the UK they said. They tour a LOT. I'm planning to catch them here in the US. I'm sure you'll catch up with them somewhere soon! Good luck.

[@TripleDDDD]

tour dates on www.thehuofficial.com

[@tommykeegan2243]

I adored my visit to Mongolia but the highlight was the throat singers. An amazing band, well done guys. Love from Australia.

[@lamykaswiccanpodcast]

So lucky to get this interview!!

[@lannyseals2084]

These guys bring awesome stuff to the music world! Glad I got to hear them and listen to the the tradition of their culture!

[@suefalls1600]

Beautiful county❣️❣️❣️there are no words for how beautiful ❣️❣️❣️❣️love the music as well❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@MoritzHuettich]

Beautiful noise!!!

[@th3vo1d50]

These guys are amazing... I'm just glad to be witnessing this .... Like really

[@atanercantu3331]

I love HU . I would love to see them in Alaska. I introduce their music everybody I know and people I meet, I show them the KZbin videos.

[@sweety9841]

Thank you Th Hu! Greet from Mongolia, proud of you guys. I am also huge fan!

[@RamblingRodeo]

I cant understand much of there songs, but they sounds awesome and i dont need to understand the language to understand and enjoy the music. It is so interesting to hear!

[@galtsarmoon8397]

HU

[@michelecox5241]

I love these guys.

[@raulraj9207]

They are so humble

[@krakrakakakakahah241]

The Hu. Great band. Hope to hear more from them the coming years. Nice to hear them talk. Mongolian really sounds like Japanese and soms feels like turkish..?

[@joongiefan]

Definitely sounds more like Russian or some east European language than Japanese. Their writing is very similar to Russian, I think. But don't take my word because I am definitely not familiar with the east Europe and Russia area and culture

[@Koraxus]

It sounds a bit like turkish but not really. It mostly sounds like that because both languages have vowel harmony and modern mongolian features many turkic words.

[@crackedhammer4612]

I love how they bring their heritage into their music, I hope more bands in the western world (and other) start doing this.

[@bleucielganaa8169]

Super

[@Bevity]

I have been strongly attracted to Mongolia for many years. I haven't visited there yet, but Mongolia is coming to me first, through this great band. I love their music and need the album badly.

[@unclebee5674]

This band is awesome! I hope they go far and prosper greatly.

[@mrdistraught8447]

cant wait to see these dudes live

[@ritahastings1779]

THX THX THX for this wonderful interview...I've really been wanting to hear their views and insight of how their band has come full circle...they are getting so popular now...And I think part of it is showing the world their immense talent on You Tube...and sharing it with the rest of the world...so thankful for this outlet...USA fan

[@markjones2349]

These guys are real fucking men! Love these guys!

[@Tula2003]

Бүгдээрээ англиар сайн ярьж сураарай, цаашдын амжилтад чинь их хэрэгтэй шүү. Амжилт залуус аа

[@buyannemekhchimeddorj]

англиар ярих хэрэггvй ээ, монгол хэл, соёлоо дэлхийд сайн сурталчлаарай!

[@boloroobolo8646]

Монголоороо ярих нь маш зөв. Өөрсдөө англиар ярьдаг болсон ч. Тэгснээр монгол хэл сурах, монголын соёлыг сонирхох хүсэл дэлхийд нэмэгдэх болно.

[@undraaundraa4248]

Зориуд Монголоороо ярьж байгаа байх аа, англи хэл тодорхой хэмжээнд мэдэж байгаа байх, харахад

[@saihnaaganbat1342]

америкийн од монголд ирээд монголоор яриад бдаггүй бздээ эх хэлээрээ ярьж бгаа нь харин ч сайхан санагдаж бна мундагууддаа амжилт хүсье

[@doralevitt2879]

I just found out about them from an ad in Facebook of all places! I've been wanting to go to Mongolia for years, I've always loved the look of the people- especially the children with their pancake faces and red cheeks! Blessings to the HU from NYC!! 💗🌷🎸

[@isurusri9991]

I’m here From Sri Lankan 🇱🇰

[@eskpetri]

Unite as one under black banner. Give each room to speak and prosper...

[@thewailingwhale_]

The sound of Mongolian language is beautiful. It's like the combination of Russian and Korean.

[@xavierdimfit7471]

Grt...personalities..

[@naranchimegmaamuu9534]

love them always !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ritf1965]

Love their music!! I'm Sicangu Lakota and can't wait to see them here in Nashville in November...it's sold out!!

[@fgaadb6768]

Your language sounds like I should understand it but I cant. I am from Kazakhstan.

[@ironczar8975]

Yeah it sounds a bit like russian

[@mlbbplayer5076]

@@ironczar8975 Mmm, no. Anything else with the Russian.

[@TheSpiritombsableye]

Well, it is a different language...

[@nerine9301]

Do you ever watch the Artger channel? They did a video on a traditional wedding in Kazakhstan. I thing there might be some historical connexions there.🤔

[@nerine9301]

@@TheSpiritombsableye might have come from the same root language.

[@tungalag700]

Үнэхээр гайхалтай!!! Монголоор хариулна гэж төсөөлсөнгүй... Та нар шүү🤟

[@michellelyman7092]

this is great, wish I could go see them!!

[@suejackson6625]

The Hu do something good for the world.

[@helsiclife]

Thanks for interview and subtitles!!

[@capismama2922]

OK...I'm being strictly a female fan here.... Gala is rather good looking.

[@undergroundalcoholsi]

ikr he just has a pleasant face

[@jobbinal]

You're probably related.

[@dawndruid]

Love these guys. Would love to jam with them. Rock on!

[@honewaatamokepumipi8135]

They're awesome, real rock

[@jca3960]

Much respect 2 my Mongolian ppl

[@Saiedeh94510]

We are hearing and feeling your message.

[@pdpanimation9197]

welcome to vietnam!!!

[@lisafrequency55]

Awaken the descendants of .Genghis Kahn

[@KremIsis]

I'm satisfied. Very much.

[@TheFishBeast]

I know they’re musicians but DANG they have the stance and bearing of real Mongol warriors.

[@delgrderv1735]

💯

[@mikmawmichelle8246]

They have fans here in Newfoundland 🙂 hope they come here and share there music with the First Nation people that live here👍🏼

[@dwaynegoodin9103]

MOST Impressive.

[@greekozygirl599]

Respect from a Greek in Australia

[@xnxankh4531]

And downloading this man timing is awesome.

[@cristinitacorazon3377]

I stumbled across these guys a couple of months ago and I WAS HOOKED!!!

[@xnxankh4531]

Glad y'all did. Makes the world a better place lol

[@roundish7796]

Stay humble hu dont change that

[@Ninthxotic]

It's gorgeous

[@manog6236]

nice to see music made with inspiration from history being made just like Sabaton

[@NmberOneNetsFan]

These guys r awesome and I’m not even a metal fan

[@alhara4843]

Mongolia couldn’t have better Ambassadors

[@myaccountist8755]

Yes yes!.... en español... gracias por compartir la cultura Mongola! Hasta ahora lo único que sabía de por allá... es que el Baron Roman von Ungern-Sternberg dió su vida por ellos... y un poco más... pero escucharlos rockear, no lo abría imaginado ni en mil años...y son más que buenos! Me gusta el cariño que la gente en Europa les está demostrando! Exito!

[@sodgerelganbaatar6432]

Hu Hu Hu Hu 🇲🇳🇲🇳🇲🇳🇲🇳🇲🇳🇲🇳🇲🇳🇲🇳

[@annaluvsan7101]

baharhal bolson zaluus mini uragshaa hurai hurai hurai

[@saihnaaganbat1342]

хурай хурай хурай

[@Luzii-cm9cj]

Wow 🔥

[@reighn401]

MASTERFULLY PLAYED PUPPET ;) WE*'VE STARTED SAVING EARTH AND BEYOND !!!!

[@reighn401]

HU HU HU HU HU HU HU !!!?!?! CHANT WITH MEEEEE!!!!! STAND UNITED AS ONE UNDER THE NERO BANNER OF ONE WORLD UNITED!!??

[@reighn401]

/ BOW. - JayJay the Redeemed 🐧😿😻🐧

[@reighn401]

I LOVE* YOU FOR THE GIFTS 😿😿😿😿🐧

[@reighn401]

0:33 You* PURE SOULS MAKE MY* HEART WEEP.... /BOW

[@tsetsegmaaamarzaya9186]

Good luck amjilt hvsey👍🤗🙂

[@TheHobofosho]

Honestly I love there look...to me they look like four mighty sons of the Great Khan him self.

[@nightviber2097]

Hello from Greece