Harry Wass on Hurdy Gurdy

[@pinkyman5155]

The little boy is going to be a Gurdy man when he grows up .

[@Giverechoc]

LOL, he looks totally mesmerized like he's tripping.

[@mariusbaltazarrozenberg-ho9367]

it's great music for dragon charming

[@johntrojan9653]

Naw. A Break Dancer 🤣

[@Charlie_Chicago]

Then he can be broke and basically homeless just like this guy.

[@pinkyman5155]

@@Charlie_Chicago Check out Patty Gurdy she’s made a whole successful career out of it.

[@austinbowman503]

Sounds like he is summoning a cicada army

[@brianvarela5563]

I believe that is what he's trying to do here

[@-whiskey-4134]

I need this guy to just follow me around all day playing. Mundane tasks and errands would feel like some epic journey haha

[@markterrano7659]

hell yeah, I'm doing window washing now! Look at me go!

[@thomasarezzo558]

That kid in the background just got in touch with something extraordinary.

[@fatalexcerpts]

his reptilian brain. and maybe the seat of kundalini power had been awoke

[@stephenduffy562]

That kid in the background is clearly transfixed and has more appreciation and patience than the adult looking after him !

[@ushoys]

True, but give the guy his due. While he had no interest himself and clearly had somewhere else to be, he let the kid watch for nearly 5 minutes.

[@W.Isarnorix.D]

My 3 year old zones in on my computer whenever he hears a hurdy gurdy. Amazing instrument!

[@ethanstepanian1559]

Essentially explains what's wrong with America in under 10 seconds

[@BillTheTractorMan]

ushoys that kid, so completely entranced probably just in that moment began an incredible journey loving music in all of its forms for the rest of his life.

[@doctorhumor2549]

Kids are curious,and sometimes when they see something new,they wanna watch till the end...i used to be like that too

[@Lousidity]

I know what my next Bard's instrument is...

[@ArtemisDalmasca]

I'm doing that rn too actually xD

[@hperantunes]

Same here

[@haileyprophet1227]

Me too

[@StukaSteven]

What game???

[@ELMTree-le7nq]

Dungeons and Dragons

[@XyphileousLF]

God damn the tempo, makes the drone sound so good. This makes me think of a cavalry battle.

[@timewellspent8137]

I didn't think of that until I read your comment... I regret not hearing it before!

[@TheThingInMySink]

There's a lot of that in historical music, old medieval tunes aswell as cossack music deliberately try to imitate the tempo of a horse in full gallop.

[@Chu8rock]

Sounds Egyptian to me.

[@timewellspent8137]

Think "Bagpipes."

[@ub3rfr3nzy94]

Survivalist Sometimes it sounds Greek/middle eastern, I think the instrument originated in the Byzantine empire. But at other times it sounds totally Celtic. Such a cool instrument.

[@jaredflynn3750]

Looks like he's about to go take care of the vampire problem lmao I don't know why but he gives me mad Helsing vibes

[@Ezydae]

Needs to be a show adaption about a helsing descendant who also plays the hurdy gurdy. Would watch.

[@BoarLord]

This instrument kind of feels like the stringed equivalent of a DJ’s table with the variety of sounds it can produce and weave into the music

[@Make573]

Ye are right on that on that one. Hurdy-Gurdy really was "Rock'n'Roll" of 1500's, 1600's and 1700's. In some version was convertable coverhatch, so you could open it and vibrate the strings with your fingers, clap the hatch, or play pizzigato as well (plucking the strings, without rolling the wheel. If ye didn't believe, check out Guilhem Desq - Cicatrices - Hurdy Gurdy, kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5WmhmprerKknpY

[@j.vrodriguez7938]

It´s like a violin and a bagpipe at the same time!!! god!! It´s fucking awesome!!!

[@TheKosta12]

J. V Rodriguez It's more like gusle and bagpipe at the same time.

[@toysindahood]

It's nothing like a bagpipe. It doesn't utilise wind. The droning sound is an open string.

[@DoubleADwarf]

Slartibartfast - clearly they meant it _sounds_ like one, not that it _works_ like one. Now stop being such a wet blanket.

[@bobthebromosapien7496]

Well both a bagpipe and Hurdy Gurdy both heavily rely upon the Drone bassline. So they have that deeply in common. So I would say his statement is not entirely incorrect. Plus as mentioned, he meant they sound similar not that they operate remotely the same lol.

[@BestKCL]

@@toysindahood Duh it's not air. But it has the same droning and hoarseness.

[@TabletopShane]

I saw this video over 2 years ago and it was my first experience with a hurdy gurdy. I'm now 7 months into lessons and my 2nd gurdy is being built 😝. I love coming back to this video and hearing what sparked my interest

[@sinasaeb2670]

I really want to get into playing hurdy gurdy. Could you please tell me where you can buy one from ? And how can you find teachers or resources for learning ?

[@Dreyno]

@@sinasaeb2670 Look up Nerdy Gurdy. They make kits for €300 and ready made ones for €650. Probably the best value you will find for one.

[@pinkyman5155]

I wish you well, it is indeed an amazing instrument and hope you have many hours of enjoyment once you have mastered it fully.

[@piratessalyx7871]

I wish you well in your studies this instrument is awesome!

[@naserabuhamdan4400]

I think the kid in the background made his decision to become a pirate in the future.

[@lhtyeehaw1319]

The "ahoy" pirate or the "I'm not paying $30 for minecraft!" pirate?

[@trymidsalarthun9915]

Mannequin Man I believe it is a Sea of Thieves referance.

[@NicholasKonradsen]

@@trymidsalarthun9915 it's strange because hurdy-gurdies wouldn't have been played by pirates. they stop working if it's been raining, let alone at sea!

[@trymidsalarthun9915]

Nicholas Konradsen I mean, you never know what they would be up to when they were at a dry place for a while.

[@NicholasKonradsen]

@@trymidsalarthun9915 i suppose.. but please, believe me when i say that a gurdy would not last very long in a salty environment whatsoever. It's not something you can compensate for changes in the instrument in the way you can with violins, guitars and stuff like that. it was chosen as a pirate instrument in some games and shows because 1. the name is slightly piratey to some people, i guess and 2. because "it's weird rustic and funny and makes squeaks and creaks! that's piratey right?"

[@madsli]

The kid is somewhere at least around 4 and this was in 2014, that would mean he would be 10 at 2020, lets hope he grew up to become a hurdy gurdy man.

[@quantifiedamalgamation]

Harry Wass on Hurdy Gurdy, Now he issn't.

[@DavidAndersen84]

He is like a traveling magician. He possessed my soul with that box!

[@piratessalyx7871]

How can all these people, just walk by, I would be mesmerized and stroll right over to him transfixed ready to dance pagan! My Germanic roots are crying out to this! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@carcasses5131]

All the while I'm hearing the clink coins against each other, likely a mark of success for a minstrel

[@watchmakerful]

Wow, that buzzing bridge...

[@richardrose7382]

I got a kick out of the kid in the yellow vest in the background....another convert is made! Welcome to the Dark Side, kid. LOL

[@DBoone123]

This makes me feel like I’m about to go on a secret mission during the revolutionary war with a musket

[@SuzannahWoodley]

Makes you want to dance!

[@pwoblem]

"what key is this in?" AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[@channel98747]

Still one of the best gurdy videos out there. So hypnotic.

[@hxrlz6669]

Kids looking at the coins going into the hat and is like ill do this

[@marielucier7982]

20 or so years ago a history teacher said this instrument was a thing of the past. And I love this instrument. Ive only heard it via Lorena McKinnitt. So happy this video found me.

[@literallyunfunny]

Tiamat: What foolish mortal trespasses upon my domain? Half-elven bucko comin' in with the whirlydoogle:

[@knoxvillehermitfreemoviesm3625]

It does stir up a hypnotic rhythm

[@lukejohnson7282]

I love all the people in the back who walk past something so crazy and exotic but pay it no mind because they have more important shopping to do lol

[@nathanbritto568]

Luke Johnson not the kid in yellow. He knows wheres the good stuff

[@Rovinman]

I don't think it's more important things to do, it's that they're embarrassed that they don't know what it is, and the sounds are so strange and exotic !

[@MF5fp]

My neck hurts from jamming so long. I loved this.

[@graullas8981]

same

[@DaveWrightKB9MNM]

This music touches my soul.

[@korriganelf8687]

if you like this instrument, come to the festival "le son continu" from July 11 to 14 at La Châtre near Chateauroux in France

[@jeffreysiegel9125]

Wonderful Playing! Great Video! Thank You!

[@zemlidrakona2915]

The hurdy gurdy is a WAY underrated instrument.

[@Hellscream420]

the little boy with the lifevest never took his eyes away, i dont even think he blinked

[@coffeepot3123]

That's the most interesting and badass sounding instrument i've seen so far.

[@Skankhunt-so3ml]

This was mesmerizing

[@bobolink890]

I'm amazed at the sound. That guy has real talent!

[@keithjones7037]

I love the drone of the instrument. That's what makes it interesting and captivating, I believe. Anyway, I'm going to learn how to play it one day.

[@srenhaandbk7904]

What an interesting building style. A huge and tall body, a small wheel, and a keychest that covers even the drone and the trompette. I doubt he could have chosen a better type of music for exactly that instrument.

[@googleuser3163]

Not to mention the keychest covers the wheel also! Very innovative Tekero

[@nigeladams8321]

I just couldn't stop watching, this was beautiful.

[@ianmarshall4206]

That's gonna draw the witch sniffers from miles around .

[@smokey281]

im not sure why i am facinated by this instrument. Thanks for the song

[@jimtait6263]

Fantastic!! I just can’t figure out why AC/DC couldn’t find a song to use this fabulous sounding instrument.

[@Xalabaster]

He reminds me of the lawyer in Battlestar Galactica and he would actually fit in there just fine given Bear McCreary loves playing that instrument in his epic works.

[@gloriaivandavalossha]

beautiful and interesting too !!

[@flamingomtn]

That's cool!

[@katetwenty2371]

An amazing performance!

[@nathanielwilson183]

I like it. I wish I could hear it used more.

[@HotelPapa100]

Know Loreena McKennitt? Best use of the Gurdy in instrumentation I know.

[@victorsifuentesiquitos6674]

is wonderfull ... i am peruvian ..i like tihis music... bless you

[@jamesrossi8442]

Mesmerizing

[@lucienschlut]

normal human: Impressiv how do you do that? Ron swanson filming that video: This is blackwood.

[@NetRolller3D]

Wedge _and_ tirant on the same buzzer string. Now that's something I've never seen before.

[@darkehorse71]

A friggin' legend.

[@gregmathews715]

This was the easiest way for a single person to make something like a whole musical band sound in medieval times and it didn't take that much mastery

[@lynxlightning9505]

Actually, it takes quite a bit of mastery to play a hurdy gurdy. The buzzing sound is produced by a special drone string that rests on a moving bridge. The player uses minute flicks of the wrist and fingers of the cranking hand to flick the string against the special bridge thereby causing the bridge to vibrate against the soundboard creating the buzz. it is quite complicated and various rhythms can be created to compliment the melody being played. Check out Oscar Fernandez.

[@lynxlightning9505]

Actually, it takes quite a bit of mastery to play a hurdy gurdy. The buzzing sound is produced by a special drone string that rests on a moving bridge. The player uses minute flicks of the wrist and fingers of the cranking hand to flick the string against the special bridge thereby causing the bridge to vibrate against the soundboard creating the buzz. it is quite complicated and various rhythms can be created to compliment the melody being played. Check out Oscar Fernandez.

[@Sonnenanbeterin1991]

Greg Mathews did you ever tryed to play one? Its not easy at all you need good cordination

[@TypeOneg]

Not to mention that minstrels we’re adept at making additional noisemakers like jingles sewn on a band to tie just under the knee for added percussion. Many good modern acoustic guitar players have begun using slaps, slides, thumps, and taps on different parts of the instrument during performances, using their fingers hands elbows and wrists.

[@proudtitanicdenier4300]

Never did he say it was easy, idiots. It's a whole lot easier than one man playing 50 violins.

[@DanYHKim2]

It's like a bagpipes for strings

[@mukhumor]

Magic. I'm in a trance. Who's tuned in, who's not.

[@prometheus23c]

So sad when they took the kid away. I think he was possessed by the wandering spirit of Franz Schubert.

[@elsamusic]

Awesome!!! Why dont we hear this wonderful music on mainstream medias??!!!!

[@pinkyman5155]

Check out Patty Gurdy she plays lots of them and is really talented.

[@ильяконовалов-э2в]

Вау, это очень красиво. Очень душевный инструмент.

[@gulomshosafarov1970]

who noticed a small child in yellow? .. as he listened attentively, but his father stung did not let him listen to the end

[@MaNamSonny]

I like how pirates used this to play this when they went booty huntin'

[@googleuser3163]

No, they didn't. Sea Of Thieves ≠ real life.

[@DeadWhiteButterflies]

This has genuinely got a phat beat to it.

[@Holgast]

This guy sounds like a really talented and cool individual. His band website is dead though and the website you linked doesn't seem to have much either. Does he have social media or something?

[@boyracer3000]

Same question

[@tenilleplummer9337]

See his FB pages Wass Hurdy Gurdys Australia & Harry Wass FB page as well

[@mehmetardacinkaya3963]

That sounds like doom but very ancient type and i like it

[@error404_drawnotfound]

I love hurdy gurdys man

[@房新峰]

謝謝你！增廣見聞了！獨特亦有吸引力的樂器……

[@flightsensei1]

Harry Wass on hurdy gurdy, hurdy gurdy, hurdy gurdy...

[@testbildmuc]

I haven't heard someone play the trompette with so much stacatto/agressive speed yet. Is that the type of instrument he's using or is it the playing style? Very interested in how to best get that type of sound

[@channel98747]

It's a Hungarian-style "Tekerö", they have very small wheels and short cranks which lends itself to this style of buzzing better than the typical varieties.

[@Artistfyre]

that's fantastic

[@NikolaiRanaunaut-o5j]

He defently knows how to kill the king

[@fishsmellbad1862]

oh god the compression

[@TheRealStrayWolf]

Fantastically well done.

[@pnachtwey]

The crank must be strong to withstand the force he applies.

[@bongscholar3255]

I can imagine so many lads drinking and reveling in the good music and ale. Time to forget and time to live as men

[@wingsofsteel3246]

Awesome instrument, and a well done video with detailed description-!

[@ianmarshall4206]

The faster he winds ,the more souls he captures in the Gurdy

[@thezombieking9477]

ight ima get a hurdy gurdy

[@cr0sss]

Now we just need some bad a deep drums hitting in the background.

[@TheGeekazoid]

the great songs of the Witchers...

[@srenhaandbk7904]

but what song tho? haven't played/seen/heard whatever you're talking about

[@camonthejam]

Oh shit I hear it now!

[@davideghibaudo5677]

Una vera e propria meraviglia.....grazie

[@manuelrumpal8381]

Love it I'd like to try this instrument for a day at least

[@TheGogeta222]

The problem is you must keep it dry it's very sensitive to high humidity

[@gwalarnbzh6436]

Je ne sais pas si cet instrument de musique qu'est la vielle à roue est un instrument traditionnel en Angleterre ? comme il l'est dans quelques régions Françaises. Bravo pour votre prestation en extérieur et dans un marché comme cela se pratiquait autrefois. 👍🏻

[@eusouagratidao]

Diferente amei , e amei o menino de colete amarelo , lindo

[@samihyleh865]

man this sounds so good. But somewhere i got this drum beat in my head.

[@TerryMcGearyScotland]

I'm with you on that PeteyPak! Amazing underestimated instrument and often works of art!. I assume you have checked out Patty Gurdy?

[@lojarockstar]

I lived this times thanks .'(

[@davideghibaudo5677]

Interpretazione eccezionale complimenti

[@georgebenson6279]

Early drum n bass for sure

[@LucasRocha127]

awesome

[@chelseaparks3028]

Fantastic!

[@cotausi]

Еще в средние века на нем играли. А мы забываем. Все больше и больше. Скоро совсем забудем себя.

[@pnachtwey]

Kindof reminds me of bag pipes. It is an interesting instrument. For some reason a lot of hurdy gurdy videos are coming up in my feed. I guess if you watch one you will get more.

[@bigfootsburneraccount9160]

Its a similar concept, using strings instead of reeds and air bags

[@sakiraksu6260]

Wheeled Lyre I saw this musical instrument for the first time while watching a video. It is a very difficult and skillful tool to make. In the program called "Keeping Tradition Alive" on TRT Documentary, they show perhaps the last representatives of centuries-old traditions all over the world, especially handicrafts and sustaining life. In the video I watched, one of the last masters making a Wheeled Lyre was told. The video was shot in Ukraine. The master who made this musical instrument tells. "In the past, only the blind played this instrument. I don't know why only the blind played it. These artists used to sing the songs of our ancestors and tell history while playing the Wheeled Lyre. Then our country was invaded. The invaders killed all the artists who played the Wheeled Lyre, because they were telling our history." While searching for the Wheeled Lyre video, I saw a video of a busker playing this instrument. Strangely enough, this street artist was also visually impaired.

[@billybrown6546]

That things got some giddy up go ,great job

[@catp0op_937]

man this guy is amazing! I cant wait until I can burn out a HG tune like this!!!!

[@walterhynson2898]

great music

[@gracz24PL]

amazing

[@chessman12rkt]

If someone did a dubstep remix of an active beehive, it would sound like this instrument.

[@RDnAC]

I expected Zorba the Greek to come out dancing.

[@marcusorangeboomivnone7490]

that's one hell of a didgery doo.

[@elikarpinski2460]

Marcus Orangeboom IV None It's a didgery doo _with strings_