Into the West on the STL Elf Ocarina

[@AlexGreeneHypnotist]

There are some times when you know you're going to click with someone or something. I felt it, the moment I took my new Elf ocarina out of its box and held it in my hands. And when I played it, the whole house seemed to resonate with the music. I'm looking forward to playing Into The West on my Elf ocarina. If I can manage to do it half as well as this, I'll be happy. She needs a name ...

[@CrisGale]

Yes, ocarinas are comparatively inexpensive for ocarinas, but some people don't have the spare money to spend. I appreciate what you're saying, but not everyone even has a spare dollar. I try to be mindful of this and thankful for the blessings I have. Life can change pretty quickly and anyone's circumstances can change.

[@CrisGale]

No need to apologize at all :) I'm sorry if a phrased things that made you feel pressured. You simply coming to my videos and enjoying the music is enough for me. Thank you for taking the time to comment. I'm really grateful to have such awesome subscribers. I really feel like I have the best subscribers on YT.

[@GalaxNixen]

Cris ... this is the most beautiful Elfsong I've ever heard ... !!!

[@bendoukatarik6420]

Fantastic illustration of the soundtrack of into the west I never heard, its very spiritual and emotional, this beautiful elvish women...good luck hope you a more successful career.. thanks ☺️👍👍👍.

[@tubeisace]

Beautiful. Who would have thought you could get such lovely music from such a small instrument.

[@CrisGale]

That happens from time to time. There are some Australians on TON who have been known to order a larger order together and split the shipping cost. It is a possibility :) You could talk to a few friends to see if they are interested in any and all order together, or even convince your parents to give ocarinas as gifts to people for Christmas...

[@CrisGale]

Thanks! It's actually a lot more comfortable than it looks, though if you have hands like an Uruk-hai, maybe not :)

[@CrisGale]

Thank you! Check out the video description for a link to my Patreon page. While I cannot sell an mp3 of my performance, the backing or the sheet music transcriptions, "patrons" that decide to help me have the option of voting on my final mixes, as well as helping me by double-checking my personal transcriptions against the backtrack.

[@LadyGilraen99]

One day I hope to play as well as you! You are immensely talented!!! And I love the costumes you have to go with your song =D

[@AlexGreeneHypnotist]

That is magnificent. As a student of the ocarina, I watched this the third or fourth time to get the fingering. what works for this is likely to work for any 12-hole transverse ocarina. I'll post another comment once I've received my own STL Elf Ocarina.

[@poisonknives]

"every child can" Is what the elvish characters translate to

[@CrisGale]

Costume? That's what my ears really look like :P Thanks :)

[@cccrate63]

You are such a breathtaking ocarinist!

[@CrisGale]

1 to 10 ratings can sometimes be arbitrary. I can say that the Elf ocarina is beginner friendly, and like all musical instruments/ocarinas - it will require practice. If you have very large hands, you might find that your right hand might feel a little cramped because the mouthpiece is short, but other than the the ergonomics are pretty good too. I won't be starting my overview for it until at least mid-July, but I will do one eventually.

[@brandonskelton]

I imagine its really hard to get such a high instrument in tune, you do it so well! It sounded so beautiful :D

[@CrisGale]

Thank you! I hope to see you next month!

[@CrisGale]

That's an awesome sentiment. It's great that you want to support the artists you like :)

[@Mitchigon]

I would love to see this on iTunes it is just sooooo beautiful, and is my favorite song! Bravo dearie, you've made my day many a time with this!

[@CrisGale]

There's a discussion on the Elf ocarina on theocarinanetworkDOTcom that discusses the Elvish writing :) Check it out!

[@CrisGale]

Not at all. It's actually pretty comfortable. The long tapered end is quite nice, and while the mouthpiece is short, I don't think it is too short.

[@CrisGale]

Thank you! There's a discussion on the Elf ocarina on theocarinanetworkDOTcom that discusses the Elvish writing :) Check it out!

[@bejarbled3904]

Yay for sound samples! Now I know I want to get this.

[@redhedgehogocarina]

Lovely performance :') It's always so nice to see a new video from you, Cris!

[@Suki022]

I hope to play as well as you someday Cris! Your videos are always a pleasure to watch. ^^ Lovely performance!

[@CrisGale]

Definitely :) They're a lot of fun.

[@captainfunnyguy77]

I See your having fun with that green screen Cris!

[@Akarian1598]

Absolutely amazingly done!!!! Sun set because the sun sets in the west??? Picked up my STL Spearhead Ocarina and began learning this this morning. ^_^

[@CrisGale]

No, this wasn't. I wish it were but STL deserves all of the credit. I'm really impressed with their newest offerings. They're really stepping up their game.

[@TimewornUncle]

Great costume. Mesmerizing song.

[@CrisGale]

Aw thanks Suki. I really enjoy your playing. I really wish you lived in North Texas so we could play together.

[@CrisGale]

Hey! Thanks for commenting (and letting me know who you are: :)

[@mewzetm8928]

So very beautiful!

[@Astralair]

:o Its such a pretty ocarina, and has and amazing sound. I might get it.

[@pandagal3]

ah so peaceful

[@jander3578]

Beautiful... perfect...

[@nnatit]

I have really small baby hands, so I doubt that will be a problem. Keep up the good work Cris :D

[@corydresp5766]

Do you have the music sheet for this song? All the other ones online were much different than the one you're playing. I believe it's due to them being an octave above or something like that.

[@slushyislush5077]

That was beautiful

[@FaeMua]

hey love!!! so beautiful. I just got my elf ocarina today!! love it. where did u get the tabs for this song?! I got the song book from STL but I noticed ur notes are different when u play. it's in a lower Key.

[@Поваляева]

Браво вам дорогая эта песня просто супер 👍🙂 улыбка на лице 😊❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ счастья здоровья любви вам желаю я

[@TheOcProd]

This is really amazing. Nice performance.

[@kaivoisin7715]

Mine simply can NOT reach high notes like that. Whichbis a bummer cause I adore it otherwise. I've been thinking of getting another just in case I just was unlucky enough to get a defective one.

[@MichiganTechReviewer]

Great video :D that ocarina looks extremely uncomfortable to hold though haha.

[@CrisGale]

I understand that even $50 can seem like a lot of money. The thing is, if you let people around you know that you want to earn money for a musical instrument, they are likely to help you find ways to earn the money.

[@OcarinaKid100]

Wow a new ocarina

[@migvindaves8334]

Hey Cris, can u tell me what bending technique is? I´m german and dont know how to translate "bending". I think im going to buy this ocarina, it looks and sounds very beautiful. Btw i love your videos and hope youll never lose the joy of playing ocarina! :)

[@Zuriichan]

I'm thinking about getting this ocarina. I have been wanting to learn the ocarina for a while. I am not going to buy the dragon tooth because it's an alto and I want a tenor and the dragon tooth is much more expensive than the elf. Should I get this one? I looked at stl's beginner ocarinas and they're all plastic and I don't want a plastic one.

[@rexlink1]

Hopefully you haven't bought one from STL yet as their tenors are actually the same tuning and notes as the Alto's in most other places.. They call it a tenor because it has the same base range as a tenor recorder, but an alto from Songbird is the same as a tenor from STL as far as I can figure.

[@CrisGale]

Thank you!

[@nylena-exe]

Hi Cris, I'm wondering have you got any sound samples for the hobbit ocarina? I've been considering getting a new ocarina for a while now and I'm rather interested in these two. Love your videos, especially this one! :)

[@nnatit]

Woah, what a beautiful ocarina! Is it hard to play on? Can you rate it on a scale from 1 - 10. Where 10 being the most dificult. It doesn't look too beginner friendly. Anyways I still loved the vid, thanks for uploading!

[@dukehorndrake5525]

I know im very late and i probably wont get an answer, but how come that i see versions of this ocarina sometimes with and without that elfen scripture on the side? That confuses me

[@ZombieRonSwanson]

Wow another winner :)

[@Moonbeam143]

Great video. What does the writing on the Ocarina mean?

[@CrisGale]

Thank you :)

[@Lotos61]

That's wonderful ! I think you were an ocarina-elf in your last life...Where can the playback and the notesheet be purchased ? I would love to play this song.

[@quackerjacks1910]

amazing i will be buying one

[@kaylamota1201]

Hmm! Does the elf ocarina fit in the STL small pouch?

[@CrisGale]

Thanks :)

[@kalef1234]

great playing very pretty.

[@slushyislush5077]

Wanna know something sad. When you type 'Cris Gale' into KZbin None of her content comes up.

[@CrisGale]

:) Thanks!

[@pirola1]

can someone help please? the link this leads to says that this is a tenor ocarina. but the pitch is the exact same as my alto. is this an alto or a tenor? i want to buy it, but only if it's really a tenor ocarina.

[@thomasdenardo830]

This depends on the site you bought it from usually. Check the note range from site to site. On STL, for example, their Tenor is the equivalent of the Alto from Songbird.

[@pirola1]

thanks a lot :) i figured that i want a tenor in G or lower.

[@kalef1234]

oh so is this the STL Tenor or the soprano? looks like the tenor.

[@Whiskey_and_Steel]

What does the Elfish cirth say?

[@kokorocarina]

Bravo!!!

[@11Sharn11]

Meanwhile, in Australia (where I just want something cheap for a first-timer, but the shipping costs put *everything* way over budget. D:)

[@NewlyOBrien]

Charlizard777 It's upside down, and seems to use Sindarian style. Also I see some letters I just can't translate but I'll try. First Word- **irg. (first letter possibly i, if using Quenyan style.) Second Word- chiLd Third word (Definately Sindarian style)-can. Sorry about the first word, I just can't make it out.

[@Magnymbus]

So, you were right about the tengwar on the side is upside down, but the way it's pronounced depends on which language it's used in. according to my research, in classic mode it's pronounced ii[v/w]irnw khilnd kan, It's obviously not beleriand (because the vowels are above the tengwar), and in general mode it would be iiwirng chhild chan. ngwalme is never pronounced as a "g", and calma is either k or ch... again, that's just from my research. But I can't find those or similar words in any dictionary of any language that uses tengwar. so it seems like it was just slapped together to appease fans who didn't actually care to learn about the language.

[@Norion_Artifice]

yarkshry Suilad! I'm a sindarin speaker and was a bit disappointed about the fact that these are just random tengwar/tehtar, otherwise the ocarina is pretty good. It is hard to play though as the mouthpiece is a bit too round for me. I prefer the more flat ones from the STL Zelda ocarinas and so on. And its beautiful noless.

[@Magnymbus]

Celedethor Fingonion Very beautiful indeed.

[@CrisGale]

aw thanks :)

[@ChinMediaHD]

I'm stuck between getting a elf or dwarf ocarina. They're totally my style. Anyone help me out?

[@Annahanley]

get both

[@CrisGale]

:) awesome!

[@zombiejlt1]

Was this one of your designs, Cris? PLEASE tell me it was :)

[@CrisGale]

Thank you for the nice message. I sent you a youtube PM. ;)

[@Artsartisan]

What is the translation of the words in Elvish inscribed on the ocarina?

[@TristanLaurens]

I heard it when I was working at the A-Kon, and I think it was "Every Child Can".

[@Artsartisan]

Thank you, I do appreciate your attentive endeavor to solve my question.

[@chen-gongfu]

Hey Cris! At first I have to admit that this is the most beautiful realization of a Lord of the Rings piece on the ocarina. I love listening to your version. :) So, I recieved my Elf Ocarina two days ago and I'm having problems playing her properly. Sometimes the notes just seem to be airy, even the lower ones. I'm already trying to adjust my airflow, trying to blow more or less, but it seems like I can't find the sweet spot. :-/ Since you're a very talented and experienced ocarinist, I want to ask you if there are any specialities about this particular ocarina that I should be aware of? Or do I just need more practice? Thank you very much and best regards

[@Hiraghm]

Gah! the elf is out of stock. I'm trying to decide which I want for my first Ocarina; the Hobbit, the Aria, the Santa Monica, and now the Elf :( But the Elf is out of stock. QQ

[@AlexGreeneHypnotist]

Try The Flute Shop - fluteshop DOT eu / a-47659468 / ocarina / stl-lord-of-the-rings-elf-ocarina-tenor-c-12-holes-ceramic

[@snysunny7576]

Please, I want sheet music😭😭

[@flyingthor2650]

tabs?

[@brandonbernal9223]

coool

[@hellhunters54]

Hmm elf, dwarf or hobbit ocarina?

[@StephenBobchin]

Are the ergonomics as bad as they look?

[@ЕлизаветаПоваляева-й2э]

Всем желаю хорошего сна

[@anitahendricks]

[@danilocamargo2530]

🎼🎵🎶💞🌻👌👍👏🎶🎵🎼

[@vengadorsky]

LOLOLOL so... 80$ for an instrument is pricey now? what about 40'000$ piano then?

[@swanbrown]

I complain that ocarina players don't seem to be taken seriously as musicians.... And then one shows up playing while wearing fake spock ears. Okay, fine. Be like that.

[@mistermysteryman107]

Cringe.

[@ddisaster626]

Someone's upset they can't learn to play.

[@CrisGale]

Thank you!

[@CrisGale]

Thank you :)