This is a beautiful instrument. It acts very different in each owners hands. Hal Walker is the best I've heard.
@MCBudderBros2 жыл бұрын
Check out also, Jaron Lanier
@naanstop65592 жыл бұрын
Does hal play anything other than different versions of low key gliding online? Jw as i like that song but havent found other stuff of his that sounded much different
@ChrisJoyeMusic2 жыл бұрын
Also check out Christopher Adler above, too!
@davidorloff45542 жыл бұрын
@@naanstop6559 just look through his channel he has lots of new stuff
@erics.2300 Жыл бұрын
@@naanstop6559 yeah I found the same, the guy seems a one trick pony online, quite a pretentious one too if you ask me
@RockStarOscarStern634 Жыл бұрын
I found a Chromatic Version w/ 14 pairs of Pipes (28 in total) called a khaen sipsi. The pipes are actually labeled w/ the note names to help.
@diarmaidhalloran85853 жыл бұрын
Some crazy cool sounds from this instrument
@rasmusn.e.m10642 жыл бұрын
Wow. This is gold. I wish this sort of thing existed for every instrument.
@M1dN4ghtАй бұрын
Yes! that is so true!
@pheth13023 жыл бұрын
I just ordered one today from Amazon ($139 US dollars, shipping from Thailand) . Don't know how to play yet but will be watching lot vids like Mr. Adler's to help. Thanks for posting
@Sofiaaa8223 жыл бұрын
What's it called on Amazon and was it any good?
@pheth13023 жыл бұрын
@@Sofiaaa822 It's brand is COZINEST. Search COZINEST Khaen and you should find it. The one I bought is considered an Am Khaen. Since I am a beginner, I'm not sure if I can give an accurate review of it but I can say that I am a decent musician with pretty good ears lol So, while it feels very light and flimsy ( my uncle had one and I remembered it heavier and sturdier), it does play it the notes when covered and it sounds pretty good as a well. I play the trumpet so I can tell you its a lot easier to make a sound on the Khaen. I played some triad chords of C, Am, F, G and it sounded just like the progressions should have been. Again, I'm a beginner but it sounds like a Khaen so for the price of $140 U.S Dollars, I would consider this a good beginner khaen. By the way, It arrived 3 weeks quicker than Amazon anticipated on Prime.
@seanwilliams59163 жыл бұрын
have you played it much yet? is it tough to play? hows it sound? I want to get one
@FaraFellow Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the guide! I've been eager to write a khaen concerto since I first found out about the instrument and the accompanying document has been integral to the project
@RockStarOscarStern634 Жыл бұрын
Christopher Adler They even make a version w/ 10 pairs of Pipes called the Khaen Sip. As a Multi-Instrumentalist & Singer I've always wanted the Khaen Sip cause it's very versatile. I've wanted there to be a Chromatic Version as well called a Khaen Khormātik so I could play in any key w/o having to carry around many instruments.
@krislong9338 Жыл бұрын
I thought this seemed like a fascinating inatrument, now I'm even more interested now that I know how versatile it is!
@ErinSanJuan3 жыл бұрын
As someone that loves to write music. thank you thank you THANK YOU for making this video with the information on the Khaen. I have one at the moment but I have not touched it in years. I think i am gonna take it out of storage.
@TheChaNar Жыл бұрын
Brilliant discourse on this musical instrument. This is a tremendous learning lesson, indeed. Thank you, sir.
@Sam-nb1rm Жыл бұрын
This is extremely useful. Thanks so much man I'm so glad this video existed
@kevinmitchell2074 Жыл бұрын
I just bought a khaen. I look forward to learning how to play it. I already play harmonica and flute.
@RockStarOscarStern634 Жыл бұрын
The Khaen is 2 Octaves although the 20 pipe version extends it further. They can be made in Various keys.
@naamphrik Жыл бұрын
This is a great video. Listening to what you say about it reminds me of early 20th century Isan mural paintings, which are also very different from each other... and more
@miketacos9034Ай бұрын
Being able to play while breathing both in and out is pretty amazing!
@nerylsiaАй бұрын
circular breathing technique ?
@Burritopizzasauce7 Жыл бұрын
Wow I bought one because I thought it sounded cool and had no idea how complex of a tradition it has. Loved this video, definitely going to be using this a resource as I learn to play it.
@SteveRayDarrell Жыл бұрын
could you tell me where you were able to buy one?
@nicoperuzzi8233 Жыл бұрын
I got mine on Amazon. It was about $150
@ChristopherAdler Жыл бұрын
Thank you everyone for the encouraging comments and feedback! Please check out my newest CD with new compositions for khaen, solo and in ensemble. christopheradler.bandcamp.com/album/landscape-traces-new-music-for-khaen-volume-two
@storadoraemon30173 жыл бұрын
You know it well more than me as originally #Laos ! You are excellent !
@johngarzoli39794 жыл бұрын
Fantastic Christopher
@hicsunt50432 ай бұрын
That's astonishing. Two courses of sound chambers so you can harmonize, have rhythm on one side and lead runs on the other.
@bubbaranger69753 жыл бұрын
I loved the video it a shame more people haven’t seen this
@sasinhkatanyarat5833 жыл бұрын
A very informative video. I have 2 my pop’s brought back for me from Laos. A small one and a normal sized one. Then there’s my grandpa’s from the 1960s. But it’s broken 🙁
@milessmith32493 жыл бұрын
You gotta make a series on unique instruments for composing !!
@chung3883 жыл бұрын
Wow really love.the khene Lao ..Will buy it when going to Laos..Now it is spread world wide...yes u can change i saw people play reggae with khene.
@bh_music71722 жыл бұрын
I really love how you play it, it was very different to the other western Khaen players and the way you play it sounds very North-eastern Thai/ Laos. Fantastic
@sanorphimmasone71063 жыл бұрын
Home sick when I hear you play khean
@appleexpress43532 ай бұрын
Great video!
@yoothmusic906610 күн бұрын
Great !!!! Thx.
@cameronrockwell89 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so so so so so so much for this.
@noysaycocie7253 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the very best information about Khaen.
@monychou12703 жыл бұрын
Well, this instrument was published in Cambodia which is called KEN .
@atrapasons37566 ай бұрын
Excellent video!
@RockStarOscarStern634 Жыл бұрын
It has free reeds like my Harmonica & it sounds very much like my Harmonica.
@donaldduckfan289 ай бұрын
thank you so much for this
@veepho4 жыл бұрын
verry nice
@nezkota69542 жыл бұрын
Never too late to find your favorite instrument
@charlito9323 Жыл бұрын
quelle vidéo incroyable j'ai adoré!
@TheKingWerwer3 жыл бұрын
14:00 that information with the wind pressure is vital, i thought i was doing something wrong or theres something wrong with my reeds, but i just need to play with more pressure. Thanks
@AlexanderRiebold Жыл бұрын
Hello Christopher, great video! Is it possible, to get the sheet music for your piece Epilogue for a Dark Day? I already like this little excerpt very much.
@ChristopherAdler Жыл бұрын
Thanks Alexander! All my scores are available for sale here: christopheradler.com/store.html The complete piece is recorded on the CD by the same title. www.tzadik.com/index.php?catalog=8004
@gely82099 ай бұрын
Wow! Very good
@nonsensicalrants17035 ай бұрын
A guide for caring for the instrument would be great. I bought one from a goodwill. It needs some serious cleaning
@ChristopherAdler5 ай бұрын
Interesting suggestion! I'll consider it. A traditional method of cleaning is to blow an alcohol into it to disinfect. I use white rum in a spray bottle, spray into the hole, then blow into it activating all the pipes so the reeds get coated, and then let the alcohol drip out.
@jeepwisa3 ай бұрын
Really admire your work!!!!
@aleksandragudkova7242 Жыл бұрын
thank you!
@sandydaraseng66373 жыл бұрын
Good job You are the best 🙏👍
@saviourself4701 Жыл бұрын
Where should I buy one from? Great video :)
@gely82099 ай бұрын
Good job bro
@sawaiikrongyudh932710 ай бұрын
Great
@Lucius195810 ай бұрын
I wonder about the distribution of this instrument: was it a descendant of the Chinese sheng, or was it already widespread in East/Southeast Asia in ancient times? I have read of a version in Borneo, called _kerurai_ or _serunai_ ; unfortunately, I have found no videos of it.
@nattapummmm61674 жыл бұрын
good
@mtmalatthhoojj63693 жыл бұрын
wow''' you very good on lao's khan,,
@stripedshirt92853 жыл бұрын
I live in Europe and I've searched everywhere but I couldn't find anywhere to buy a khaen online. I'd really really like to learn how to play it (also since I'm a classical flutist, this instrument really catched my attention), so, it would be really nice if someone knew how to buy one online from Europe. Pls help :')
@ChristopherAdler3 жыл бұрын
You can order from this maker in Thailand and he can ship to anywhere in the world. facebook.com/pongtorn.panphad.9
@stripedshirt92853 жыл бұрын
@@ChristopherAdler thank you!!
@edneiaaparecida47562 жыл бұрын
Maximo 🇧🇷
@awsaur3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this informative video! I have a khaen with 14 pipes, and tuned differently than what you show. You mention a 14-pipe khaen played by Kumu (sp?) and I would dearly like to find out more and learn how to play this khaen. Can you point me to some information? Thanks!
@ChristopherAdler3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment. I am only familiar with a 14-pipe khaen that is exactly same, just without the two highest notes. So it can be played the same way, but without the highest notes as drone pitches.
@156tempra3 жыл бұрын
Wow
@apucibence40242 жыл бұрын
Please give us some information where we can buy this flute🤗🤗
@inerstate83 жыл бұрын
I know you're probably tired of these "buying guide" questions, but do you have any opinions on how to buy ethically? Obviously, not everyone has the opportunity to travel overseas for a beginners instrument, which pretty much leaves online shopping. Pretty sure all of us want to avoid a company where all the money goes to a third party and manufacturers are taken advantage of. Any tips on how to avoid these situations would be appreciated.
@inerstate83 жыл бұрын
Also, thanks a lot for the video. Very useful information.
@ChristopherAdler3 жыл бұрын
@@inerstate8 Thank you for the comment. See some of the other comments about possibly buying from Amazon. I don't endorse any particular sources just because I cannot attest to the quality or reliability.
@Khaenman12 жыл бұрын
Does anyone know what the notes are for the long Khaen in D minor?
@RockStarOscarStern634 Жыл бұрын
The little baby Khaen w/ 3 pairs of Pipes is great for playing Western music
@TheBellsandwhistles3 ай бұрын
Tell me more, please? Just got a 14 pipe khaen from a market stall and it's a great instrument. Would love to try and make one.
@RockStarOscarStern6343 ай бұрын
@@TheBellsandwhistles It's ideal for song covers
@guillermoecheverria17122 жыл бұрын
Hola soy de México, me preguntaba si me podrían recomendar en donde puedo adquirir este instrumento? Que sea fiable en comprar
@ChristopherAdler2 жыл бұрын
you can order directly from Thailand and they can ship internationally, for example: facebook.com/pongtorn.panphad.9
@DannyNagymusic3 жыл бұрын
What is the blowing technique?
@richardly54193 жыл бұрын
Hi Christopher, do you have POSAI note? I like to learn but i do not know how to find the notes
@ChristopherAdler3 жыл бұрын
If you can read Western notation, this mode is shown in my guide (see the PDF link above). It is Do-Re-Fa-So-La, usually with a drone of high Do (left thumb) and high So (left pinky)
I just got mine and when I blow in it it feels like I bearly blew in it. If you know what I mean. The note le ha is super short for the amount of air
@ChristopherAdler3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a poor quality instrument - especially if the problem is the same on all the reeds. If there's just one note that doens't work right, then the reed may be out of alignment and would have to to be repaired.
@DannyNagymusic3 жыл бұрын
@@ChristopherAdler thanks for you reply. I wrote them on Amazon. It is just I Te resting because it takes a lot of breath and power to make sound and it does not last long. It also sounds very airy.
@DannyNagymusic3 жыл бұрын
@@ChristopherAdler kzbin.infoQQfdO8wyvRk?feature=share This is it.
@ChristopherAdler3 жыл бұрын
@@DannyNagymusic Oh! All that air noise should not be there. It sounds like there is a leak, and that can come from two things. 1) a cracked pipe. 2) the kisut (black wax) is not fully sealed against the windchest and pipes. #1 is difficult to fix. #2, you can try heating up the kisut with a hair dryer and pushing it down to make sure there are no gaps, Be careful not to overheat it or to dry out the pipes too much. Maybe you can investigate carefully and find the leaky spot before heating it up.
@DannyNagymusic3 жыл бұрын
@@ChristopherAdler damn, I wrote the company on Amazon. Let’s see what they write You are very kind for replying. You sound amazing, actually you inspired me to learn it !
@matthewdavis87743 жыл бұрын
This may be a dumb question but is there any version of the khaen that can play sharp/flat notes?
@ChristopherAdler3 жыл бұрын
Not of the khaen, at least not traditionally. Other Asian mouth organs like the Chinese sheng and Japanese sho have some chromatic capabilities. However recently someone in Thailand invented a khaen with more pipes to play some chromatic notes by adding more pipes, but it has not been widely adopted.
@matthewdavis87743 жыл бұрын
@@ChristopherAdler I just ordered my Khaen yesterday and your video has the best info I can find, so thank you for making this!
@matthewdavis87743 жыл бұрын
@@ChristopherAdler Also, I'd love to hear a chromatic Khaen if you have the name of the person whose making them
@ChristopherAdler3 жыл бұрын
@@matthewdavis8774 Great I'm glad that it's helpful! Here's the guy who made the partly-chromatic khaen. You might have to scroll through quite a bit but he's posted some videos of it: facebook.com/chumchon.suebwongs
@marijnkuijlman2 жыл бұрын
Where can you buy a khaen?
@nooiuiu3 жыл бұрын
Harmonica players can easily do the tongue flutter while breathing in. I’m wondering what is your technique
@TanukiBoyzZ3 жыл бұрын
Hi, what material is used to seal the central part?
@ChristopherAdler3 жыл бұрын
It is called khisut in Thai. It is the wax of a stringless bee in the trigona genus
@TanukiBoyzZ3 жыл бұрын
@@ChristopherAdler thx for the info and video!
@jacobrattanatai76983 жыл бұрын
Do you sell Khaen for an reasonable price I really want one but don’t have the money 😔
@ChristopherAdler3 жыл бұрын
Sorry Jacob, I do not sell khaen.
@jacobrattanatai76983 жыл бұрын
@@ChristopherAdler oh it’s okay I’ll see if any body else sell them then but thank you
@pheth13023 жыл бұрын
Amazon bro
@jacobrattanatai76983 жыл бұрын
@@pheth1302 yes sir but Amazon’s doesn’t sell the best Khaen so I bought one from a friend
@apucibence40242 жыл бұрын
@@jacobrattanatai7698 hello. Did u buy your Khaen? I just struggling to find a good one and i dont want to buy a fake one. :)
@_souldier3 жыл бұрын
why am i so stressed all the time i should just vibe
@RealJstJazz2 жыл бұрын
Khaen /‘kan ’/ khant academy
@nengnattawut32793 жыл бұрын
Good
@Unicon624 Жыл бұрын
ฉันเป็นคนไทยที่มาดูฝรั่งสอนเป่าแคนมันไพเราะมาก🥰
@Andrew_02.mp44 жыл бұрын
Where can one obtain a reliable Khaen?
@ChristopherAdler4 жыл бұрын
They must be obtained directly from makers in Thailand or Laos. Otherwise, it is very difficult to know if they will be any good.