The HU Play Their Favorite Riffs on Traditional Mongolian Instruments

[@bilguunmunkhbaatar6841]

I am Mongolian and i watching this channel for years. I never thought of Loudwire's final video of last decade is about mongolian band. I just can't believe it.

[@liptakgergelysimon7168]

Globalisation. Cheers from Hungary :)

[@SiriusMined]

Cheers from the United States as well. I'm glad that the rest of the world is finally starting to experience some of your culture. Like many in the world, I was ignorant of Mongolian traditional music and now I am gaining an appreciation for it.

[@user55241]

agreed

[@fredriksvard2603]

Is there internet in those parts of the world?

[@livingbirthcontrol8145]

@@fredriksvard2603 omfg. what time are you in? 2001?? no shit

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

Mongolian instruments actually sounds very pleasing to the ears

[@bezoticallyyours83]

Agreed.

[@rickc2102]

Actually? -- just some guy with a moustache

[@TheDemonCaine]

200 likes.

[@davidfuhr5455]

That horsehead fiddle ❤

[@ivetatran]

Are you a weeb who enjoys listening to good music? Let’s be friends then! 😍

[@RoronoaZoroSensei]

I love how they can make their fiddle sound like a horse neighing

[@gary0044187]

agreed, it was one of the first things I keyed in to listening to their music.

[@SisSasSus]

I think the instrument is actually called "morin khuur", which would directly translate to "horsehead fiddle" :D

[@LocaChica4ever]

Yas! that totally blew my mind. Then I found out that the instrument was called "horsehead fiddle" and my mind was blown even further.

[@Belzughast]

@@LocaChica4ever Horses are held in very high regard in Mongolia.

[@khangalsaikhanbayaraa5189]

@@LocaChica4ever bet your mind will get blown even further when you find out the the string are made from horse hair 😁

[@AxlVanJovi]

Do they have any idea how much the metal community Loves them?

[@ReturnTheSlab932]

I fucking hope so hahaha, they're phenomenal

[@ranahan2458]

Yeah they do metal festivals and stuff

[@Melkor0410]

Ya bro. I actlly heard of them only when i play Jedi Fallen Order and what are the odds its a Mongolian metal band with traditional influences... or in vice versa haha

[@mikepineda4713]

I don't think so but actually i like the sound are Proof the metal Is not neccessary guitar bass and double bass drums with shrieks gutural or operistic voices

[@RoryGFan-39]

They must now because they are on tour with Iron Maiden and I am going to see them for the first time this Wednesday!!!

[@bishopm4401]

I’m not Mongolian, but I have respect for these bands that pay homage to their culture and their ancestry

[@henrywasden4838]

Agreed. I don't like a lot of new metal, but band like this and Alien Weaponry are awesome

[@bishopm4401]

Henry Wasden alien weaponry was the other band I had in mind. Especially as a white guy with Native American heritage

[@justakorean9008]

here are the best rock bands of mongolia, pretty awesome - Haranga kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoaoYn6qiKlsg8U - Hurd kzbin.info/www/bejne/opnYpXeMe76tm7M - Niciton kzbin.info/www/bejne/g17VY5ispK9ngtU

[@renefrijhoff2484]

In that case you should checkout Wagakki band from Japan. They play with a mix of traditional (Shakuhachi, Shamisen, Koto and Wadaiko drums) and modern instruments (bass, guitar, drums) and Yuko Suzuhana uses a traditional style of singing. This is their latest single Ignite: kzbin.info/www/bejne/labboXunaM6hi6M and an older one: Ikusa kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2bdm2aarLOrgNk

[@hjuikkll]

Same. You should appreciate gifts and talents and stay humble, in my opinion.

[@posteador]

That horse effect is one of the coolest things I've seen someone do with a musical instrument.

[@deggie3154]

You can do it too with an electric guitar high gain distortion on a whammy bar

[@timexyemerald6290]

@@deggie3154 but this instument is made to sound like horse. It has a horse(mori) in its name. Mongolians loved hearing horse and then they made it instrument

[@SobriquetF1]

The cello can mimic all kinds of animal and vocal sounds, too.

[@ranjanbiswas3233]

That's called simulation. @@deggie3154

[@bretmoore6828]

I noticed that although each individual player was good, what really stood out was when they played together. Their music is greater than the sum of its parts. I love their music, and it's good to see a group with something new to offer.

[@brownmullins]

I pray for Hu that they never lose their rich Mongolian heritage. I love the bold, courageous spirit.

[@roel.vinckens]

Wolf Totem is one of the most satisfying songs I heard in a while.

[@Mentyr]

For a second I expected them to play Metallica or Lamb of God riffs on mongolian instruments. That would've been awesome.

[@NinjaPirate239]

It's what I came for...

[@berlinetta350]

Yea, I thought it was going to be their favorite riffs from other bands 😞

[@1kr4zyvelma]

Saaaame!!! I was really hoping for some Metallica on that fiddle n flute

[@BBiGiBB]

To be honest they are not rockers, they assembled to make rock music, all music are written ready to play

[@badcornflakes6374]

Not me, I came here to hear another culture's music.

[@paulroe4646]

Caught these guys at aftershock and can honestly say the were one of the best performances all weekend and for sure the most pleasantly surprising

[@angelaa362]

They were awesome at Aftershock! I was in the front so I couldn't tell how big the crowd was. Saw the pics and was blown away. They should have been at a bigger stage.

[@thewomanwithnohead]

They're so calm and down to earth ! So far from the actual standard and trend of being the loudest, the one who explosively laugh every 10 seconds ... I just love their attitude. Very inspiring for all of us.

[@joanofarcxxi]

I am a mom and I love them. It's interesting how the lifestyle of traditional Mongolian people is embedded in the sounds of their instruments. ❤

[@Kamy.GG.Official]

*The Who look fresh nowadays*

[@1680-z9g]

That's spelled Hu

[@The_Sharktocrab]

@@DBASSDAN it's a joke dude

[@antexdowozwideo8466]

r/whoosh

[@TheDemonCaine]

@@DBASSDAN You were the one who didn't get it lol.

[@TheDemonCaine]

@@DBASSDAN So you're trying to pretend like you didn't make yourself look dumb?

[@Grumpum]

Im 57. Been in to metal since Black Sabbath appeared on TV in the 70s. I also play guitar. That being said, this has got to be one of the best sounds I've hear in a VERY long time. Even without the screaming guitars and traditional drum kit, these guys make music to be proud of. I dont know how long they've been out but I will be watching for more from them. Plus Im pretty sure I'll be going to their concert in KC in April. Only thing that will keep me from it would be scheduling conflict. I've tried adding in my guitar and making some complex stuff that sounds good, but not as good as the simpler things I've come up with. Their sound screams to keep it simple. In this age of speed guitarists and bassists along with drums that become the music, the simplicity is overwhelmingly refreshing in metal. Bravo!

[@shredtildeath777]

Metal is always evolving and changing and that’s what keeps it relevant since 1969. Some don’t like the new waves and some do. I can’t see how anyone would dislike this ! This is such a cool and refreshing take on metal.

[@bezoticallyyours83]

In a way its coming back full circle with a twist.

[@clitoralrosary9474]

It's not fucking metal.

[@bhargavkalita2207]

I love this but im not a fan of djent man

[@bhargavkalita2207]

@@clitoralrosary9474 there is enough metal to bring back chuck from death

[@Linogewillkillallofy]

This has nothing too do with metal but ok sure man whatever you say

[@evancobb2554]

I love the Mongolian languages L sounds. It’s a voiced alveolar lateral fricative, for you linguistic nerds /ɮ/

[@litchqueenasenath5995]

It sounds to me like their trying to speak more south Asian languages through German

[@AAIVE]

it oddly reminds me of ancient (aztec) nahuatl! it’s really lovely, the oldest languages are often so rich-same voiced alveolar lateral fricative, i think?!

[@hellionshark3197]

This is one of the bands that make me amazed at the things humanity can do.

[@joshuabrown3361]

The Mongolian throat singing BLOWS MY MIND.

[@xXN0SK1LLZXx]

The Mongolian Language is really nice

[@verandi3882]

Mongolian chads , can probably speak english , choose to speak mongolian anyway , can play riffs from other songs , choose to play their riffs only , play metal music but they dont need expensive effects or amps they just play their traditional instruments ,oh you play folk metal? well they play metal folk , loved and admired by all music listeners world wide regardless of genre ,only need 3-2 strings unplugged to rock , 8 strings are for virgins , only sing in their native language , relevant lyrics related to their mother land,coming from a proud nation of great invaders , would use their ethnic music to invade the world again , the chaddest , most based most red pilled band ever . these guys are a breathe of fresh air.

[@kevinstefanus9512]

8 string are for virgins, i like that 😂

[@novai6554]

We all know rob scallon still a virgin

[@harry710]

I saw them live in st. Louis a few months back and i can confirm that they cannot speak English very well at all

[@verandi3882]

@@harry710 why learn English when you can invade the world and make Mongolian the lingua franca .

[@talacocheta9001]

I like everything that you said other than insulting virgins. There's nothing wrong with being a virgin, and is shouldn't be used to try to insult or shame someone. (I'm almost 51 and haven't been a virgin since I chose to lose it at age 16, for those who might try to say otherwise.)

[@jeremyp5210]

This is the most metal thing I've heard in a while. But also unique and fresh. These guys are awesome.

[@siyarg.4900]

I feel as though... Mongolia is a rock nation, in the same way Korea is a pop nation. I feel like the general language, people, culture and definitely history are rock af Like Throat singing, its obviously traditional and huge in Mongolia but... its so badass and rock at the same time

[@emilymatthews2990]

If it is a rock nation, I need to travel there someday!!

[@Todsor]

Korea has been effectively a pop nation through USA's influence only since like Soviet fall. Meanwhile, i wouldn't say Mongolia is a rock nation but mongolian instruments do have some rockish tone and instrument itself hasn't changed a little for many centuries.

[@davecrupel2817]

I choose Mongolia.

[@zev.7629]

Korea lol bts exo no dick boys?? U kidding me

[@xstoofpeer]

@@Todsor Korea and Mongolia folk music have same style. Korea has Gayageum and in Mongolia we have the Yatga. Mongolia has always mixed Oriental sounds in the music and singing with more native american shaman chanting style. Korea just forget their ancestry because their nation had war, and was colonized by Japan and America so they forgot their own ancestry and rapidly industralized. Mongolia always has had strong ethnic pride and never forget their roots, also maybe because Mongolia had a proud history of being warriors and rulers, while Korea has more tragic history of being servants and enslaved. The same reason why African-Americans do not use African tribal music.

[@brycechapman2257]

Best new band ever. Love this music.

[@iDEATH]

I think I first stumbled across Wolf Totem a little under a year ago. I was instantly smitten with The Hu. I'm so happy these guys are blowing up; anyone with functional ears can tell it's well deserved.

[@thelightingavenger]

I love the Hu!!!! Great to see their getting traction in the music world

[@gitasingh1437]

My God the Hu are outstanding . Love the horse hair fiddle ,what a fabulous sound .

[@chingunmendbayar3257]

Nice to see our lads going big !

[@Bootystank99659]

Chingun Mendbayar ur header image is really cool and no offense but ur pfp is cute

[@vjc2270]

I could listen to these guys speaking, playing and singing all day! They are amazing. 🤩

[@AG26498]

These guys are the only ones that sing better WITHOUT auto-tune.

[@Nyckaka]

I want to hear Rammstein and the hu perform together.

[@kieranbarkovsky606]

Yes! Has to happen

[@carpetsomething]

@Mr. W hummustein

[@tunit6458]

+

[@SidRabid3]

Hu Hast Hu hast nich LoL

[@tunit6458]

@@SidRabid3 Сам ты лол

[@dresdensinn6669]

Being a musician for 30yrs (guitar, bass, keyboard, vocals, and most recently violin) this was pretty...unique for lack of better term to see/hear, when the vocals started I immediately thought of Rammstein. I can appreciate this band/music.

[@alyasbbykhalffershaddeck8674]

Im from panama city . And this is the real music. Ma gosh. I am hipnotized for all in her. Tha vocal harmony, tha instruments. For all. And yuve yuve yu has been converted in ma himno

[@HaydenPlaysHorror]

These guys are really talented

[@mel124177]

Rock on, my Mongol brothers! I began to gain a deep appreciation of that distinct Mongolian sound only recently, which started with the group Khosugtun (sp?) from Asia's Got Talent show in 2014. Since then, I'm hooked.

[@kerileaman7452]

Khusugtun 🙂

[@janambu118]

When you think you've already seen and heard everything, then, casually you discover, that there is also Mongolian folk-rock music ... Mongolian rock ??! Yes, and what music !!! A combination of traditional instruments and a voice that Axel Rose cannot imitate, they are a fantastic excerpt. Slow rhythms and low tones attack something rough, animalistic, which has remained in every one of us since prehistoric times. I love you guys !!!

[@ryantacy9778]

I love this band so much. so good. and Ive said it before but im BLOWN away by the symbolism of their instruments and the fact they can actually make the horse sound.

[@Sparkledash1]

Found these guys for the first time last summer when i listened to their Song Yuve Yuve Yu and i've been hooked ever since. The spirit of Genghis Khan speaks through their voices.

[@MrA7paulo]

Came here for instruments, and stayed for the awesome band and great talent, i love when people use their own culture and mix with metal.

[@AlfredSoul]

This whole video is super calming. The HU really are a great, unique band.

[@iceblu4713]

I am a Romanian. This band reminds me of the days of glory of Phoenix, a band that because of the cultural revolution from 1971 in Romania started making folkloric songs and got known for it and became one of the most popular rock band in Romania. I love The Hu.

[@emilymatthews2990]

Something about these traditional Mongolian instruments is very satisfying to my ears.

[@SatansYardsale]

I could listen to the first dude do his thing on the fiddle all day, he's so passionate and it's such a haunting instrument.

[@mddarkwood1872]

Loooove The Hu, They just keep getting better and better over the years.

[@maureenedonovan9935]

I am mesmerized every time I listen to these young men perform. Their music captivates me.

[@danielleblaser3832]

2020: the year of the Hu

[@jasasul8164]

just waiting here for the second albun´m with black thunder and this is the mongol

[@davecrupel2817]

The Hu Dynasty.

[@Baraka_Obama_]

Welp, Rona put that to an end

[@lestersmart8452]

The solo on fiddle off black thunder reminds me of two samurai getting ready to baddle!!!! Its cool as hell!!!!

[@marcomilioni6150]

These musicians are remarkable and genuine

[@roozbehebadi6661]

I've heard Turkmenistan and Mongolian traditional musics years before and I gotta say they have lot of potential to be heavy and hard. This band made my dream come true and made this possible greatly!

[@Royamamasgirl]

The Hu band is an Amazing. ❤️

[@TannerRaine]

Even though I cannot understand the language, and probably wont meet them anytime soon, they all seem to be fairly genuine people and a band I wouldn't mind seeing live.

[@adithyaprasad8586]

Good to see that these guys are getting recognised at a bigger platform.

[@asumiarina7681]

Я просто тащусь с этой группы с их музыкальных инструментов. Они действительно оригинальны и необычны)

[@ganibarmgl96]

Wolf totem, Yuve yuve, Shireg shireg and Black thunder are my favourites. Thank you Loudwire

[@littlebitbritish]

So so so so so so in Love with these guys! I have seen them twice in concert and I still dream about it.

[@sharendonnelly7770]

Original, amazing, incredible... absolutely magical musicians and the sounds they make!

[@margaritadelacasaesperon6107]

All join do music are the best rock musician. The Hu you are amazing It's sounds amazing. You do the best always it doesn't matter where always sounds amazing. Gaikhaltai minnii naizuud. Tevrelt mendchilgee. BRAVISSIMO 🤗🌼👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@infernum8354]

I found The HU when they only had Yuve Yuve Yu on spotify, and i loved them since the get go. Every time they’d release a new song I would burst in excitement. I’m so happy they’re now getting the recognition they deserve.

[@wixenmike]

They just remember one good friend from Mongolia. Thamir, his name. We worked in a warehouse products from MD. And him told me about the good mongolian metal bands in 2008. He cameback home 6 years ago.

[@xstoofpeer]

Temir is pretty common name in Mongolia.

[@ХхтмрГанболд]

My name is Khohtomor Blue iron Tomor Temir is same

[@daveawesomesauce772]

I could listen to Gala on his own, all day. But, incredible band. I love thier music. Saw them live and I can't wait to go again some day.

[@FesterPussbucket]

I'm getting the same vibe with this band like I did in 1980 when Blizzard of Oz came out, or in 1984 when Thriller came out. Or in 1989 when MC Hammer release U can't Touch this. Or in 1992 when Nevermind came out of nowhere, or when Clint Eastwood from Gorillaz played, or when Du Hast came on the radio. This is something new and primal. This is a new experience for everyone. And it is awesome. These guys are taking their traditions into the world at large and blending the influence with the world's own existing styles. What is coming out of it is amazing. Exactly what used to be a regular occurrence but is now rare. Real music. Real new. Not copied and not fake. This is true music. And it doesn't need a huge Hollywood budget to be awesome. I'm so glad the world is paying attention.

[@SANITIZEDINC]

These guys are incredible. I saw 'em live in LA a few months ago. Just amazing. Love 'em!

[@cantstartafire]

Love that band! Brings back my faith in music.

[@AG26498]

I love this band. Not just because of their music but because they are a breath of fresh air in this stagnant music industry.

[@hannahtariq7158]

When i was little my Dad used to listen to a group call Huun Huur Tu. Never thought I'd now be listening to throat singing through choice.

[@DaDewd2112]

Mongolian metal is something I never knew I needed to hear. There's just something about Mongolian throat-singing that works so well with metal instrumentals, plus the awesome traditional instruments

[@mollydreher4409]

We saw them at the Temple in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Awesome band!

[@whitneymacdonald4396]

It's great to get a sense of the band and where they are coming from. So amazing.

[@marcomongke3116]

When the music they play is literally a horse sound, you know, you are among the horse-lords!

[@khurelbatbayanbat7913]

Marco Lukas I mean it’s a horse headfiddle

[@vincenzoborsellino]

The Horse Note is something amazing , I'm not Mongolian but respect to the HU that keeps one leg in their roots and the other in the world . Great!

[@Rosario_Verano]

Happy to see Mongolian music getting some attention.

[@marksmith1074]

I would have to say this band is a breath of fresh air... Just discovered these guys 3-4 months ago and instantly became a fan. I am happy to see that this band has a large fan base.

[@nivek2177]

Saw them playing the last year in a small club in Berlin FOR FREE. After the concert, people opened the way for them to pass because the place was super crowded. I remember me drinking my water a lil bit distant from the stage, when suddenly I saw those big guys passing in front of me, and I don't know with which confidence but my hand moved and I high-fived each one of them, screaming "HU, HU, HU". Everyone was screaming too hahaha

[@youtubeman998]

Just saw them last night, coolest band I've ever seen. Super chill group it seems too

[@ezzong]

A party of 4 high level Bards. Awesome.

[@daniellehurrell6620]

Their fiddle sounds just like their horses at some parts! So cool!

[@Dark5Moon5Dragon5]

The HU are an amazing band and i love the music and insterments

[@adwitiyadixit]

You know I would never have the guts to say my favourite piece of work is something that I've done myself. More power to you The Hu.

[@voronOsphere]

Those instruments are so flavorful! Very unique and interesting!

[@johnhanover2229]

Hell of an awesome band.

[@mjgutzmann1681]

I love how they can just slide into Wolf Totem w/o drums to be any less bombastic- and the throat singing effortlessly. And they have no idea of how great they are.

[@susansmaltz9848]

Love hearing them play like this even more than the videos. Amazing.

[@khulanerdene5985]

im just so proud of em, dammnit

[@chrystalhodge440]

Just.................THANK YOU, The Hu Band!!!

[@hahooh]

I’ve seen these guys live; they opened for BabyMetal and were pretty awesome!

[@ahhwe-any7434]

Interviewer asks hard hitting questions Me pretending I'm an interviewer: what do you think of psy

[@zev.7629]

Its not metal

[@johnpearson4899]

That little nubbin of a horn or tusk on the fiddle the guy in the middle is playing is placed exactly where the lower horn of a strat would be. That is an awesome touch by whoever designed that instrument. It. Appears they aren't pressing the string down to contact the board. In fact, in the description for those instruments, it says the do not have a fingerboard. That's pretty crazy they get that much tone from just touching the string similar to what we do when hitting harmonics on an electric guitar.

[@katsumontenerudorijji4365]

Wolf Totem is my absolute favourite 🙌

[@wumbosaurus9121]

I love when bands mix rock and traditional music. It always sounds so beautiful and charming

[@whitefam2000]

I like what they are doing with the music, mixing the traditional with the new style riffs. I also think that they are doing what for traditional folk and rock music what Nightwish is doing with Metal and Operatic themed music for their respective genres. My wife introduced me to this band a year ago and I think they are great. I wish them well.

[@nosylonjo]

I listen to lot of music from lots of different countries from all continents. And I just love "the HU" and the music from Mongolia; I love the sound of their instruments aas well as their marvelous singing voices.

[@Pallanamnjavelet]

The Hu and Wardruna making a song together would essentially be my dreams come true! Viking and Mongol culture has a lot in common in my opinion. It's basically horses vs ships..

[@qwxzy1265]

hell yeah! I've noticed that Einar has been throat singing in the new songs. maybe it could happen!

[@grahamdavies9657]

Just seen these guys in concert down in Brisbane Australia, one of the best concerts I’ve been too!

[@holden5478]

I love The Hu. Awesome group!

[@billholder1330]

Jaya's flute part is pretty amazing - such a happy tune! Makes me want to ride my pony past the horizon! :)

[@bezoticallyyours83]

This is really cool and an unusual blend of genres. The music sounds good.

[@danacombs8009]

From Oklahoma United States. We absolutely love you guys. We're are so glad we discovered you and your wonderful music. I'm pagan and absolutely love this sound. Keep rocking on guys the latitudes and longitude know no boundries when it comes to music

[@victorkrueger8355]

Just goes to show how music unites cultures of all colors and creeds

[@lestersmart8452]

Mongolians music kicks ass!!!!! I love it!!!! Big fan now!!!

[@167Pacman]

These guys rock! Such a unique sound and talent.

[@MrZomg17]

The Great Mongolian culture lives on through the music of The Hu.