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[@ripvanwinkle2002]

if you can. check out ( on your own time unless you want it as a request) the version with the collab with the lead singer from papa roach with added English lyrics.. its powerful in a way i cant explain..

[@missgmoma]

Thanks for mentioning it, I get those spam messages often when I comment 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@randimckee2992]

How would I know it was a spam comment? Mean people need to find something nice to do. Dang!

[@poloreacts27]

@@randimckee2992 By looking at the name of the account next to the name and seeing if it matches my name.

[@leonardchurch7675]

The band's name HU means HUman as in they are the humans. The basics of the lyrics are telling anyone that would stand against them would have a fight on their hands. to paraphrase some of the lyrics, 'If you come at me like a tiger I will be an elephant' meaning whatever you throw at me you will get twice back from me. Native Americans can trace their origins back to the Siberian and Mongolian peoples in culture and many of their identity aspects.

[@beauthestdane]

The combination of throat singing and the traditional instruments into something more like Western metal is just amazing.

[@trina6256]

Love how music art forms cross cultures….Mongolian music sounds … Viking…. sounds Ancient Celtic … Native American … all interconnected… wonderful choice for review🎶 Thank you!!

[@valoriel4464]

@trina - excellent cmt.thanks ✌🏻

[@trina6256]

@@valoriel4464 😀🎶

[@ripvanwinkle2002]

that would be because you can only beat blow and bend the things ancient people had so many ways.. thats why it all sounds related..

[@mwfmtnman]

It shows how we are still culturally connected even from 10s of thousands of years ago

[@martinsaunders7925]

If you like Mongolian music check out Diaqin Tana, Ongmanibamai.

[@wandapease-gi8yo]

At 77 and Female, I love these men! I love their music!

[@candacemay7187]

I love me The Hu!!! They did a collaboration with Izzy Hale called Song of Women which was great. Also did a collab with Jacoby from Papa Roach of this song - Wolf Totem! Please check out more!

[@mefe8697]

Love song of Women! I was going to say the same thing!

[@mountainbikemayhem1833]

The Metallica cover was top tier too

[@laynephillips6921]

They also did a collab with William Duvall from Alice in Chains in their song This is Mongol Warrior Souls.

[@mikeat2637]

You are 1000% correct !!!! their collaborations with Jacoby Shaddix and Lizzy Hale are epic. Song of Women is just powerful, as is Wolf Totem. If you want to see something really cool put "biyelgee flash mob 2019 / The Hu - wolf totem". It is over a hundred dancers of the Biyelgee style of Mongolian folk dance in a central square in Ulan Bator, the capital of Mongolia dancing to Wolf Totem. I get the shivers every time I watch it, at least once a week. After The HU Band, I got very interested in folk metal and discovered other groups from other countries with a similar type of sound. Wagakki Band of Japan is one example of the art of combining traditional folk metal and rock influences. They are not as raw and powerful as Hu Band, but they do some amazing and beautiful work. Then there is Bloodywood, and Indian folk metal band that is also very impressive. From Siberia there is Otyken, who started off with some great folk metal sounds but soon became very commercialized, which is a shame. If you check them out look at their early stuff. In keeping with the general Asian theme, there is Ni Ni Music, a young lady from Taiwan who does metal and rock covers with traditional Chinese string instruments and also makes some electrified versions for herself. She and another musician from Taiwan did a cover of "Bridge Over Troubled Waters" that brought me to tears. Then there is Moyun, a Chinese lady who does rock and metal covers on the guzheng, a zither-like instrument that looks like a horizontal harp. there's another Asian artist who pays the guzheng as a busker in Europe who is also fire. I just can't remember her name. This has nothing to do with folk metal but you might like it anyway, her name is MiuMiu Guitargirl. She's now 10 years old, but has been playing musical instruments since she was 3 and at 6 did a one-man-band cover of Hotel California that even Don Henley and Joe Walsh raved over. She's a multi-instrumentalist and also sings with just the sweetest voice you could imagine. Sorry to get carried away but I get enthused to show new things to music aficionados like myself. Just don't miss the HU Band Flashmob, it is just amazing.

[@candacemay7187]

Thank you for all the info. I will check out the flashmob!!

[@DianeLee999]

These Mongolian artists are reviving traditional music, including the art of throat singing,and using it to benefit the modern Mongolian people. 💜

[@juaquiene7726]

I'm very heartened and pleased. That when a artist reaches star status they share their good fortunes and success with their home communities. Good for the band ( The Hu ) BTW love this band and their sound!

[@tjchase2]

Back in 2019 I flew half way across the U.S. just to see a concert with these guys. Absolutely worth it!

[@jordangrant5383]

I saw these guys live at a festival here in the UK. I think they spoke about 3 words of English, 'Let's Rock' being 2 of them. The little tent they played was full of metal heads and you could see the band members peeking out before they started their set slightly nervously. Everyone, and I mean everyone in the crowd was chanting 'Hu' as they came out. I don't think they were expecting that kind of welcome. A genuinely fantastic moment.

[@robrussell8870]

I saw these guys in concert around a year ago I highly recommend checking them out truly amazing ❤

[@Fusildechasse]

Same..they are powerful live..

[@DMB088]

Absolutely! Late 2019 I saw this very video of theirs, then watched one other. Then I immediately found that they'd be paying at a small venue 2hrs away. Bought tickets right then! It was such an amazing show. The energy in the place was like nothing else. I was so happy to have been able to see them in such a small space.

[@leaann6445]

I saw them in September at a festival. They were great!

[@cainealexander-mccord2805]

I'm pea green with envy. How was it? How many people are actually in the band? What sort of show do they put on? I imagine a sort of Mongolian Rammstein. I would LOVE to see them live.

[@amyqotd5358]

I saw them in 2019 and they were pretty good, but I saw them again last fall and they were fantastic! Production value has gone up significantly and you can tell they're putting a lot of effort into improving their performances and engaging with crowds that have no idea what they're saying. I would also highly recommend doing the meet and greet if you can. They're super nice and very excited to be sharing their instruments and music with the world. Also this fall the band had 7 members on stage I think. That's what my video showed, but only the 4 main guys did the meet and greet.

[@starrlea8291]

I was able to get tickets to the Hu live in Las Vegas. Probably THE best show I have seen. The vibe was amazing!! !Doesn't matter about the lyrics, the energy they put in to their show was amazing!

[@deborahhammond100]

I'm 68 yrs old and I've been listening to the Hu for a years. They are amazing!

[@CynicalTesuji]

If you leave the close captioning turned on, the lyrics are generally translated on their videos. And you are correct- the breakdown of the lyrics for this song are basically saying, if you come in peace, we're cool, but if you're trying to cause trouble we will annhililate you.

[@atuuschaaw]

I really love their song "Yuve Yuve Yu" ♥

[@amandaparkeradams7965]

Everything they do is incredible. There is a song on their first album called The Great Chinggis Khann. Highly recommend all their music.

[@randimckee2992]

This is fantastic! I have Native American blood in me so this sorta touches my heart. But this is very unique. I love it as it looks like you do to by your reaction.

[@ripvanwinkle2002]

you should run for senate in Massachusetts. i hear they arent to picky about the total amount..

[@vass0922]

Agree totally. I grew up going to pow wows in Michigan and I totally live the drums in the song, reminds me a bit of native drums. I'd love a native American metal band to get this kind of attention. I've poked arounda but but haven't found anything good. Heilung is another great band with a native sound though it's more Nordic/Celtic.

[@keetahbrough]

What Nation, if you have native american blood?

[@billholder1330]

Y'all are cousins with the Mongols! You're the ones who walked across the Bering Straight land bridge, they're the ones who stayed... Genetically proven. (Most Native Americans, at least - some more recent groups are unrelated.)

[@keetahbrough]

@@billholder1330 no we didn’t get here from over there x

[@franciet99]

I love this group. Such tribal music that speaks to the soul no matter your gender or background. It feels like they are singing and playing to my DNA. ❤

[@ForceFed]

The Hu is excellent. I'm eagerly awaiting the day when Polo discovers Heilung. That's a whole ass rabbit hole to go down. Germanic vocals and throat singing combined with Viking invading beats. Buckle up Polo. ❤

[@UFOS4]

I was going to say the same. Discovered Heilung after the Hu. Ancient tones that stir up the DNA.

[@tjchase2]

Well I guess I have a new band to look into

[@harriotteworthington3147]

Heilung connected me with The Hu. Don ha love the algorithms when they work?!?

[@diceportz7107]

This song is so primal... It hits right in the nether regions. Ive listen to quite a bit of their music. I would love to see these guys in concert.

[@missgmoma]

These guys rock & are so badass! Love the way they are keeping this art form tradition alive 💯🎯

[@TheBcvg2002]

I've only heard a little bit from these guys but I love the intensity, power, and the different sounds from the instruments and singing. Really nice combination!

[@laurabuer4714]

Saw these guys back in October, and I've been listening to them for some years. It was such a pleasure, and they rock!

[@annkanyr3024]

I saw them in October too. Where did you see them? I was in Eugene.

[@laurabuer4714]

@@annkanyr3024 Sacramento. At Aftershock.

[@N..-]

I’m a 76 year old woman and this is the second time I’ve watched The Hu’s Wolf Totem. I have the same visceral reaction of preparing for war every single time. Really like this band

[@beauthestdane]

Their live shows are awesome. Have seen them live twice now.

[@shotaholic1]

yes! I saw them a year ago and they were phenomenal live.

[@Suo_kongque]

I saw them when they came to SLC, best concert I've been to

[@kathrynnisse5105]

I'm in awe!! I love how exhilarated it makes me feel. The rhythm is hypnotic!! 👍👍👍👍🥰🥰

[@MarkReed-smokindeist]

I saw these guys in concert a couple of Summers ago. They know how to play to an audience well and they put on a good show. I'd see them again in a heartbeat.

[@Blue-rl5dp]

I love the symbolism of that horsed warrior in the beginning, how they come over the hill on their modern version of horses. These are the descendants of the ancient Mongols who conquered China, who the Great Wall was built to defend against, who ruled an empire more than twice the size of the Romans, Phoenicians, or Alexander the Great. We still have a version of the word Mongol in the word mogul as in " A great business mogul". The word "Hu" they are chanting means "Our people".

[@flacrazymama]

Since you mentioned him, you'd probably like their song "The Great Chinggis Khaan". Also, majority of their songs have subtitles.

[@rebajackson2369]

The first time I heard throat singers it was at a festival in Seattle. I was amazed by their ability to vocalize 2 different tones at the same time. I had never heard this group before and I love the mix of their ethnic sound and art in a more western presentation. Very powerful!

[@cilleshaner4092]

And a new Hu-man is born. They are absolutely awesome in concert. I've seen them live six times. Have both albums, in almost all versions and both cd's. Fantastic, personable group of young men.

[@johnlaseter2453]

Every reactor I have watched has done the head bob thing within the first 15 seconds of the start of the song. Good reaction. Thank you for your time. 👍👏

[@djmelotte8220]

I love this so much. I get chills….they also did a cover of Metallica’s Sad but True. Excellent band

[@jessicaleblanc-nh1yl]

Sincere appreciations for listening to this. This band is incredible, amazing and really, really good. Into the bones, good.

[@MADM0NK]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥Speechless. My vocabulary cannot top the superlatives of how I feel right now. Finally my mind has been expanded by one of your Patreon subs.

[@bryandamkaer3646]

I didn't think I would like this group when I stumbled on them. Man , was I wrong. I love them. You can feel the Mongolian heritage and history in these guys.

[@GaryCeaseGhostWolf]

The first time i listened/watched this, i was looking for new Native American Rock bands and this popped up. I was hooked that very monent! The HU has a nunber of good tracks.. Dam good stuff 💪🏽🪶💥

[@gordonmcinnes8328]

Seen them live, well worth catching if you can, the room seems to vibrate to this and having a crowd chant along, immersive!

[@ericcash4108]

Seen them live about 2 years ago and it was absolutely fantastic!!! Would go see them again in a second and highly recommend seeing them. They had a ton of energy

[@kmdidgerdoo]

Every new song you hear from the Hu it just gets better and better. You're about to go on another Tool journey just with a vastly different band. ❤ Much love.

[@PaulThoresen]

I love it ! "it makes me want to run into a brick wall!" Nice.

[@tonyapoindexter2781]

Oh Yes! I love the Hu, they are one of my favs for alternative music! Freakin love them🥁🗣🎵🎶

[@bobbenson6825]

I love these guys and I'm so happy you got to hear and react to them. Makes me want to go out and bust down a wall as well. The sound from just those two strings is incredible, and that throat singing... Now you gotta do a reaction to Yuve Yuve Yu!

[@beldarana3108]

Gotta rewatch with English subtitles!! Beautiful lyrics!!

[@amberfuchscia709]

Thank you for this. I used to listen to them all the time with my late partner. When he passed I could not do it because it made me miss him even more. It has now been four years and I find I can listen again to some of the best music ever.❤❤❤❤

[@pecsenye]

Oh, man, my kids and I love The HU! They're awesome live, too.

[@SandraNelson063]

Oh, you are about to fall down a glorious rabbit hole! Because one by these guys isn't enough! By the way, they are classically trained musicians, with all sorts of degrees and awards. And something about their music woke up the howling Viking that makes up half my DNA!

[@cgj7374]

Man, these guys are on my work out playlist. Like, when I want to do some power sets. Make me feel like jumping on a horse and rading a village.

[@CyborgMaMa]

Ok Polo - now listen to The Hu “Mother Nature” featuring LP!!!!! Beyond Awesome!!!🤩

[@timlenard1646]

i saw these guys at, of all places, Fort Smith Arkansas a few years back in a very small venue called Temple Live. it was AMAZING....

[@portialashea]

The first time I heard this song I was marching on the treadmill felt like I was marching into battle and it's been on my playlist ever since. Love it!

[@evamayakornstad2576]

I saw The Hu at a concert, it was great.

[@joeazbill8644]

The ONLY band in the world that can chant their own band name constantly and make it work!!

[@frankgarcia1]

I saw them 1 time before I left America. I met a few of them after the show too. Super nice guys but no one speaks english. They were very appreciative of the American audience love they got. I really like them.

[@Palmleaf23]

To unite people to the music of ROCK without worrying about color of your skin

[@JanEvoFahle]

you get it! nice to see someone open to other cultures!"

[@margaretbonanno654]

I had some really loud and obnoxious neighbors who didn’t know what respect for others was but they have learned after a week of listening to the HU on full blast. They have become the perfect neighbors…😊

[@sandeesandwich2180]

Mongolian throat singing plus driving rock and basslines. The Hu are definitely one of my bucketlist concerts.

[@jdw9397]

Now you HAVE to watch the the Hu -Song of Women with Lizzy Hale !

[@timelliott1033]

Great stuff...a war chant. The song basically tells a variety of potential enemies they will be defeated if they attack.

[@auntieevil9324]

...and metalheads world-wide went THESE ARE OUR PEOPLE.

[@RhondaHill-mi7cw]

The Hu are amazing. Throat singing extraordinaire. The people of Chinggis Khan. A mix of indigenous and cultural music meets rock and metal. Impressive stuff. Thanks for sharing.

[@Kestrel1955]

Love their music. It feels...primal.

[@beththehuman7532]

I love watching people who haven't heard The Hu before (Or only the one song? I know you watched Yuve Yuve Yu) listen for the first time. The reactions and pure delight are so lovely to see. If you like the Hu, you should definitely check out Tengger Cavalry; they're a larger, more traditional group, but have a similar sound. I'd also love to see you react to Bloodywood Gaddaar and Alien Weaponry Tai Kangata if poss!

[@Ryan-ws3yf]

Great band Great reaction I personally would of suggested their song Yuve Yuve Yu. Both songs are amazing but I feel Yuve has more of a rock feel to it where this one has more of the Mongol sound to it.

[@lairdcummings9092]

I LOVE the aggressive throat-growl mid song. Chilling!

[@rogerosterberger4627]

I was recently introduced to this band and was instantly astounded by their creativity. They recently made an appearance in Chat., the stage presence was great.

[@LiveAlcheme]

Polo, I come back almost every day and watch this with you. Such a great reaction!!

[@LeonardoPostacchini]

The lyrics my friend! They make it even more epic!

[@seandobson6221]

These guys are freakin badass! Using their traditional throat singing and putting it to metal. They were actually part of the tribute to the Metallica Black album anniversary and did their version of Sad But True. It takes some special skill to sing this throat sounds

[@RichardVaught]

Saw these guys in concert a few months ago. They sound great live and the show was amazing. 10/10 do recommend! Also check out their Song of Woman

[@zeideerskine3462]

Music and lyrics by Ghengis Khan himself. This is the war song of of the Golden Horde. They changed the instrumentation, though.

[@Kaleema007]

I’m glad you found The Hu. Wolf totem is my pre-workout song

[@Sekhmet1Songstress]

Absolutely love Mongolian throat singing! Once bought a tape from a street band with my pocket money as s kid.

[@revaflowers3115]

I love The Hu.The throat singing is so amazing. Danil Danzheev, Ezendey Balbin are a duo who do this too.Danil is a Russian pro MMA fighter ,and Ezendey is Mongolian(I believe).

[@VerchielxKanda]

Thank you for reacting to this!! The Great Chinggis Khan, Sugaan Essena, Yuve Yuve Yu, and Sad But True(Metallica cover_ are my other favorites by them-

[@brentcox6201]

how people don't get pumped up just hearing this I will never know, so good

[@janarnold67]

Welcome to the wonderful world of the Hu band! The combination of traditional instruments and throat singing. It doesn’t matter if you can’t speak Mongolian- you know what they’re saying. Mother Nature ft LP is my favorite but really you can’t go wrong with whatever you choose next!

[@thehumanexperience5957]

found this group a few years back ....sometimes nothing else fits the mood but this ! love it : )

[@christerfurberg6538]

You should check out the lyrics, they certainly are about whooping ass! XD Essentially, "if you come for us, we will obliterate you"!

[@annnaegele1846]

Needed some new tribal music for my collection! This is friggin fantastic!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥 Thank you!❤

[@adam.4487]

For something a little bit more low key, relaxing and stunningly beautiful by the Hu "Mother Nature" feat. LP It's just gorgeous the way they harmonize. I am sure closed captions for English is available.

[@idareagan8874]

My favorite song. But I love them all.

[@marysmith1922]

I came across this style of music years ago and was hooked! 🌹❤️

[@sarahelizabeth7389]

Mongolian heavy Metal \m/ check out their cover of Metallica's Sad but True. They sing it in their language but word for word. The video is so cool. Very refreshing seeing this beautiful culture ❤️

[@nomusician4737]

I always imagine someone saying the sentence "Look at the cute pony mum!" and everyone hiding in panic about 900 years ago when I hear The Hu. Maybe because every time I listen to them my neighbors starts building walls and motes around their houses...

[@stinkerbellemouldypants]

Love this song! The version with the lead singer from Papa Roach is good as well. Totally worth a video for that version as well.

[@racing2cat]

Thanks Polo for introducing me to a new band - gonna have to go get some more information about them! 🙂❤

[@geofftaylor8913]

These guys rock!! Have live them for years

[@DarthGroo-ef6bw]

Love it

[@melaniereed3494]

I love these guys - their videos are incredible to watch also.

[@cjtzioumis686]

Just saw them at the Louder than Life this past summer, absolutely awesome!

[@mmcpa]

Mesmerizing song.

[@0chuklz0]

These guys have an incredible sound. Nice choice.

[@almacarman9245]

I've been listening to them for years...this type of stuff keeps you out of a rut.

[@lilaccilla]

Throat singing is very COOL !!! its reminding me of Monks Chanting plus Heavy Metal singers too

[@lilaccilla]

Testosterone going up ! 😂😂😂😂 exactly

[@TheForestCrone]

I love this band. I found the lyrics to this song translated if anybody is interested: The lion is in a bloody battle to the death The tiger overcomes the leopard in a match The elephant thrashes the leopard in a contest Man intensely struggles with a leopard to contend We, the lions slaughter the leopards in a match The tiger beats the leopard in a contest The elephant trounces the leopard in a fight Man strenuously strains with a leopard in contention An instigator, the jealousy of a snake it could be And Khan Garuda leaps up above into the air A growl, the jealousy of a tiger it could be The blue wolf comes too from far away Hu - hu - hu - hu... Hu - hu - hu - hu... Provoked, the snow leopard competes with it's rivals Ten thunderbolts strike at the same time A hundred hearts energized in the thundering roar Simultaneously a thousand colliding thunderbolts And too, ten thousand lightning strikes in the heavens Hu - hu - hu - hu... Hu - hu - hu - hu... This deluge is the leopard battling in a deadly fight The surges of the leopard scuffling in competion The awesome leopard swats, blows to overthrow The glistening leopard slashes in the scramble Hu - hu - hu - hu... Hu - hu - hu - hu... With the speed of the falcon advancing The wolf's courage at times flaring up The strength of horses hooves, their paces pounding The mark of Genghis Khan, an overwhelming impression

[@kellyecheek1568]

I love this band. Heard this song a few years ago. Had to go check out a few more songs by them. Immediately added them to my playlist. They’ve done a few Mongolian/American collaborations with artists like Papa Roach and Lizzy Hale of Halestorm. You need to check out more of their songs.

[@heidiandhergoatsl2618]

I saw Hu, and that looked familiar, but until the music started playing, I couldn't place them. I heard this when it first came out. And haven't heard anything since. Music and rhythm are deep in all humans dna. And I remembered this from one hearing years ago. Music is The Universal language.

[@john_wise]

Along the same lines, you'll probably love "Altay". It's a a collaboration between Ummet Ozcan, a Dutch/Turkish DJ/singer/producer, and Otyken (oh-too-ken), a band comprised of members of different indigenous Siberian tribes. And there's throat singing in there too.

[@corm7538]

The HU's song Wolf Totem has just 11k under 52.5 million plays on Spotify as of Jan. 2024 and IMO it's not even their best song that's not to say it isn't good IMO it's just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to their music. They did a cover of Metallica's song Sad but True that they sing entirely in Mongolian that's just WOW and one of my favorite songs they've done is called Black Thunder. They have accomplished a great deal in the 8 years that they have been around, they're the first rock/metal band to be honored with The UNESCO “Artist for Peace” designation on November 25, 2022, at a ceremony held at UNESCO’s headquarters in Paris, France.

[@AK00777]

They have a pretty big catalog with a lot of great 🎵