Nadishana - solo on Water Udu, a wind-percussion instrument

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This is WATER UDU, and the technique of playing on it is hybrid: not only drumming, but also blowing inside it.

[@nadishana]

@damics1969 Yes, i added water myself. The Meinl model with the water appeared on their store some months after i posted this video to the Meinl website.

[@billwesley]

sounds like a super tabla, great tone and performance, the bass lines are amazing

[@XylussN]

This is so amazing. I want to be practiced in so many foreign percussion instruments.

[@Rohhaut]

One of the best videos about the Udu available on KZbin! Great job!

[@chaiandme]

I get the feeling that before this was a musical instrument, someone just went to town on a vase and was like, hey, this is fun 🤣

[@laur-unstagenameactuallyca1587]

hahahaha it's from my culture. I am half Nigerian, this is from South Nigeria - Igbo tribe. funny enough, even though you said it as a a joke, udu was made from calabash gourds which are traditionally used to store water like vases 😂 so you're correct! someone in olden times really did take a vase and thought "hm this looks fun haha"

[@GabrielCaetanoMello]

@nadishana This instrument sounds so good. I'm mesmerized by the depth of the bass and the dynamic that water provides. Congratz from Brazil.

[@SlyHikari03]

Love the bass overtones. As well as the feedback for the "spout" of tue instrument.

[@shilraviuxuz6431]

So as a person who enjoys music and rythms... What can I say? This sounds like backgroundmusic, a soundtrack for a movie. Is it good? With some context, sure. I'm probably not going to listen to this twice though. I don't have time for this.

[@mattdorst2572]

Pretty sure that was "jingle bells," or maybe it's just December. Love the way he coaxes ALL the songs DNS from his instruments. Never really considered treating my udu like a flute ;)

[@lucius215]

im gonna use Udu samples in Hiphop now. thanks :)

[@oglethorpe38]

WOW, this is the coolest thing I have ever seen (or heard)

[@Fraususemil]

Increadible thing. Increadible sound. Increadible skills. Increadible guy, that is SUPER awesome! I am sitting here with my mouth open wide - and my ears as well of course. Einfach Wahnsinn.

[@nadishana]

@AEdrums this effect is kind of hard to achieve, really depends on particular venue, boxes and soundtech, not really on the water.

[@MDefsquad9]

man i really got respect for you..you really seem connected to natures sound..u seem peaceful too..im a big fan your music my friend!

[@alpaykeles]

Very very interesting sound and technic.Perfect.Thanks for video PERCUSSIONIST ALPAY®

[@descargapercussion]

Awesome Nadishana . Keep Going Your Nice Skills In Music! All The Best

[@bangersfuzzy]

Der Sound von dieser Udu ist schon mega mäßig gut. Macht Laune mir dieses Teil auch noch zuzulegen. Das nächste Session kommt bestimmt, wo ich irgend wie mit mischen werde. Gruß aus der Eifel.

[@DoubleEspresso1]

This is a new adventure for me. I bought a wood one, but I'm feeling I'd have a better affinity for a clay instrument instead.

[@melodyl52]

Wow! Thank you for introducing me to the Udu drum. What an incredible sound.

[@nadishana]

there's mic inside. with the special adjustment it gives those controlled feedbacks at concert venues

[@lutinmaviou]

Please tell me how you amplified this ibo. kind of microphones. I got this instrument and don't know..

[@milgull]

If you found the answer, please let me know

[@charlesmcclay6823]

@@milgull if you found the answer please let me know

[@ytcomposer]

You never stop amazing me with technique. Beyond skillful. 5 stars!

[@VanHansen]

This is amazing stuff man. I really hope I get a chance to meet you at the next gathering, if we’re ever able to have them again!

[@BennyPowers]

Great job, looking forward to trying this on my african rhythms udu when I get back home in the summer.

[@MDefsquad9]

@nadishana my friend threw his away because he wasnt as good as u..well he couldnt play it very well.but i bought one because i saw this video gave me inspriration to buy one..so im practing everyday to get good as you =)..its such an unique drum. love it!

[@adamfoote8022]

Where is the best place to buy a water udu? It sounds amazing!!

[@jeffwillet2387]

there's so much sustain to the tone! does the water account for that? Great playing as always!

[@galefraney]

I've heard that the Countryman Isomax 2 mic works well as an internal mic for Udu, but when I went to the website, there are 3 choices, cardioid, hyper-cardioid and omni-directional. Would omni-directional be the best choice for this internal mic? I'd be very grateful for your feedback regarding this ... I even asked ChatGPT 4 Ai and suggested omni-directional might work best in home studio where there's not a lot of background noise ... but it is just Ai that relies on online data ... as a musician you would have a much better idea whether there might be feedback or other issues, whether cardioid might be a better choice ... :-)

[@midnightmoonshine]

Beautiful drum, well played. Onward and upward!

[@A.s.i.s.i.o.]

¡A 10 años y es una delicia escuchar esto de nueva cuenta!

[@ivelev]

great rolls and 9-finger rolls (is it). plus the table style fingering!!! and a beautiful 5!

[@BassExpression1]

where do you put the mic? the udu is obviously a rather quiet instrument so proper micing is key

[@damics1969]

Did you put water in it yourself ? because that's not the Meinl model with the water, it's the Meinl Fiberglass Tri ibo drum model # ID3G0. I know because i bought the same one. The Fiberglass Liquid one is the ID9bk/WH and has a black and white faded finish. Sounds great none the less but it's not the liquid model, you must have added the water to it...am i right ?

[@MrMahalaxmi]

that's amyzing Man.. you are the best...WOW

[@nadishana]

i wrapped the mic by the piece of normal plastic bag and that keeps it dry.

[@ravidravidravid]

I have recently purchased that very same model! Do you have any advice for me? How much water should I put in it?

[@mothersgauri4137]

Is this the Meinl ibo id 3GO ?? When I looked this model up it loos the same but nowhere does it say water drum. I want to be sure I get the same thing. Thanks so much.

[@ee02108]

@nadishana Omnidirectional mic? By the way, i'm a fan of your work, here in Portugal!

[@gregdei]

Hi Nadishana, I also have the ID3GO. Please tell me, don't you have trouble with the rawhide, too? Mine is lways loosing it's tension. There is no way to hit it without detuning it sooner or later! I tried a lot of different (leather)cords to keep it fixed. How is yours fixed? Greetings from Germany greg

[@jamesfquinn]

Nice work! I thought of adding water to this drum awhile back, and even posted the idea on the Meinl website a few years ago. One question: Do you have a way to avoid having the water's humidity detune the rawhide head?

[@ChrisDeJuanMusic]

Amazing...thanks do much for sharing your art!! How do you get that sustained low sound!? Are you using and internal mic? Thanks again. With love x

[@DirkAngermann]

@nadishana ...incredible!!! - Can you tell: Is it Isomax II omni, or H, or C?

[@ThomasKrottenthaler]

Has the MEINL LIQUID IBO DRUM also this water tone ? i want to buy a udu or ibo drum but i don´t know which kind and i love this water tone but i´ve seen a video of the MEINL MEINL LIQUID IBO DRUM and the water tone comes just out of the bottom can you help me please ?

[@BuddhaHut]

IS THIS THE MEINL HEADED FIBERGLASS TRI SOUND IBO DRUM?

A common udu usually made by burned clay which could adsob the water and this can change its sound permanently. So I'm curious how this working? It's a special udu, or it coated with some waterproof material?

[@MalusTheAppleTree]

Barnabás Oláh water is in udu when you want to play it, when you dont use it, you put the water out and udu can be dried

[@cogwun]

It's a fiberglass udu made by meinl

[@MalusTheAppleTree]

realy? i never knew

[@claudioomarcampospercusion5020]

Espectacular solo en 5 tiempos, qué buenos sonidos!

[@TwilightStorm]

Love this performance 💖

[@orbtax]

Totally freakin' awesome!!!! Holy cr*p!!!

[@superheromichael]

is it just an udu with water in it, or is it a special kind made especially for water?

[@longbeforedawn]

That was awesome!!! Why called water udu?

[@sirurg]

This is fantastic!!

[@jc240989]

i bought this drum a week ago, did you just put water in it to get that sound?

[@marimbandu]

a simple miniature mic will do ? any kind ... or needs to be anything special ? :) plz reply

[@armisis]

Whoa! Thats awesome!!! Bravo!!!

[@jupitor919]

Is this ceramic or fiberglass? Is the extra surface hide or fiberglass? Thanks for spanking that udo..

[@bongofury3176]

I clapped at the end. Superb use of a Meinl fibreglass udu

[@BennyPowers]

Please, what variety of mic did you use, and how did you install it in the drum?

[@AtamDardon]

I really enjoy your music. I was wondering about what microphones you used to record playing the udu. Did you put a small mic into the mic hole in the udu?

[@lutinmaviou]

I'm in the same case, i got it and want to know how to amplifierd it!! wich kind of microphones!

[@nx3816]

@@lutinmaviou Same situation here 5 years after you. What did you get in the end?

[@vaguelyreptilian]

@tachanka107 I rap and do my own production, and also play percussion (right now just the cajon, played a kit then stopped for a decade) But yes, this guy is amazing, I've been thinking about one of these drums as my next investment, and I might just go for it.

[@mikelson1988]

how it souds as long as you have the hand in the hole? Making resonances with the microphone isnt it? And does it have water in? My udu doesnt make all those sounds, makes some but not all. Help please

[@nx3816]

What did you ended up finding out?

[@Tapepusher]

Hitting teh thing yeah we hitting teh thing!

[@FabioMazzon]

Do you need to put water inside the instrument to achieve the water effect?

[@shahsakti3385]

Yes

[@nadishana]

nothing special used for water, i just put it inside. no separation

[@fess04]

excellent melody!!!

[@rastashredder93]

does this instrument have water inside?

[@juhohamalainen5744]

What's the difference between ibo and udu?

[@JohnCurrent]

Ibo is an ethnic group. Udu is that drum.

[@tachanka107]

i think you just became my idol this is exactly the type of music i want to play. if only i wasn't surrounded by zombies of rap and pop

[@SSH986]

what type of mics are best used for playing udu?

[@bangersfuzzy]

Geiles Instrument, Steht nach der Caiser und der Futujara mit auf meiner Liste der Instrumente, die ich auf ner Session Spielen möchte. Gruß aus der Eifel.

[@audi0soup]

Did he put water in this Udu?

[@karmickoala]

@MusicWorkshopCanada - That looks like a Meinl to me. I've played on one similar to this that a friend has.

[@JazzyFunkaHolic]

Which Udu is this exactly that you modified? :)

[@Takdinadin]

awesome playing man

[@bangersfuzzy]

Alter, echt Fett dieses Instrument, hab echt Bock, mir noch so ein Instrument zuzulegen. Macht echt Laune ne Udu zu spielen. Sowas Fehlt noch auf'm Session, wo ich mein Unwesen treibe.

[@FALKHET]

i must buy this nigerian drum ...sound great like a reverb sound from a cave

[@acidfriend47]

where do you have the mics at?

[@nadishana]

@tachanka107 thanks! Don't worry, i was also surrounded by them:)

[@mattdorst2572]

Thank you guy. Thumbs WAY up

[@aramasikyan]

i'd love to play these instruments, and some more but they are so hard an expensive to get for a 17 y/o =(

[@Menjakus19]

best sound i´ve ever hear. there is many ways to make a noise creating and mostly catching introspective of player. maybe bull shit, by my own :) great nadishana :) propably very good combination with psy(goa!)trance . like for. e.g. Shpongle

[@kushking420]

wow man i want to just trip and play this

[@carloslcarreira]

Very nice! Keep up!

[@lulub1953]

Amazing 🤩

[@digitalstress]

this is therapy

[@ulusot]

I love it !

[@seeeeeeeeth]

Exactly how did you mic this?

[@trofantos]

wow really nice !!!

[@fess04]

brilliant!!!!!

[@hennetahgeranailo]

just epic...

[@trolltrumman]

rawhide head?? O_O am I missing something?

[@Yogithesoyman]

@damics1969 agreed.

[@ЫйА-ь1м]

ого

[@KenLongTortoise]

this scares the zombies away

[@I0o]

damn nice

[@Alexey_drummer]

Очень куто!!!

[@hugotavaresgomes9539]

WhO Is StilLL whatcHin ThIs in 2020!?

[@LordStompyHarpLoonyTunes]

Aren't we all!!!! Mind you, some of them are a just a little affected by our musical efforts...

[@Maatdrummer1]

@tachanka107 So am I', and what I call "drunk rock". Don't let it affect you. Play the change you want to hear. With apologies to M. Ghandi.

[@sterrenstof49]

awesine

[@OFFP88]

this is fucking rad