Polyphia - Playing God Guzheng Cover | Moyun Official

[@MoYun]

首先感謝包老師@包達quinnbao 熬禿頭受大罪傾情製作的伴奏，連口哨都包圓了，不愧是「包」老師！做完之後他進入了看戲模式，因為這首曲子真正的折磨對我來說剛剛開始……

 自從決定下手小p這首神曲，我的每天就是：
早起舔原作--帥啊Tim！帥啊Scott！優雅！太優雅了！ 白天找翻奏--強啊這個指彈老師！強啊這個琵琶老師！ 晚上自己扒譜-- 救命啊！這個曲子要創死我！ 

但是開工沒有回頭箭，尤其是包老師伴奏已經做出來了……那就衝！扒完intro我還躊躇滿志，畢竟吾有上將43弦多聲箏。到了A段開始傻眼，進入Bossa滿目瘡痍，到了尾段徹底瘋狂！！這是什麼神仙寫出來的和弦？？敦煌爸爸我需要一台十二平均律的古箏謝謝……都說隔行如隔山，就算我把所有的音都調出來，吉他一個掃弦的音域跨度在這個更寬更大的琴上是無法實現的。所以適當的還是做了很多簡化，個別和弦五個音只保留了倆，大家湊合聽hhhhh～_(:з」∠)_ 這個曲子里的技巧滿天飛就不做贅述，再來說這個新到手的多聲箏。變得更寬更薄並去掉頭尾之後音色和傳統箏確實還是有區別，對於可以中途換區域演奏的曲子（比如這次），是很便利的。但是兩邊隔得又挺遠不能同時彈，在涉及高音的快速樂段左邊18弦的小箏其實用不上。這種情況就還是雙箏竪著擺比較實用。而且由於特殊定弦，左邊的弦已經非常軟了，剛好用在bossa那一段模仿一下古典吉他屁響屁響的感覺（對不起……(ಡωಡ)

 機緣巧合天時地利，終於翻奏了Polyphia，也算完成了一樁心願！以後也會繼續探索～請大家多多指教！

[@jkliau76]

厉害到，我都不知说什么好了！👍👍👍👍

[@가나다-e3v2p]

tim will be very surprised👍

[@hwanenze]

Happy New Year! 农历新年快乐～

[@isot1665]

超美❤

[@DanneoYT]

Can someon translate for me

[@Milkweed-ur1qq]

She deserves a reaction video from Polyphia.

[@emperortv767]

Facts

[@pongsitc]

Yes

[@gnarly001]

First thing I thought too

[@wyattalexander4041]

💯💯💯

[@timtucker09]

Definitely... this is amazing

[@gerricosanchez849]

if she joined the Polyphia playing god cover competition, she could've won. this is stunning.

[@dylancarpenter9150]

she was in it

[@gerricosanchez849]

@@dylancarpenter9150 at what minute ? the cover competition was 4 months ago.

[@zylix2121]

@@gerricosanchez849 In his heart ❤

[@FreedomAssassin64]

@@dylancarpenter9150 stop spreading false information, dude

[@detergity]

I mean I saw the winner, that shit was also hellishly impressive, with the manual drumming too, but I don't play either instrument so can't tell which one is more impressive

[@GoranZec]

This is pretty much the most impressive cover of any song I've ever heard

[@colinbanning9416]

Imagine being able to do anything this good

[@realeveryday504]

But it was recorded at 75% tempo of the original song & sped up. Try playing this video at 75% & you'll notice how much more natural the camera movements & her movements are. Still sounds good at 75%, though. But it does take away from the skill required to actually play this song at full speed.

[@LocrianDorian]

@@realeveryday504 I doubt the video is the actual take we are hearing anyways, most often than not it isn't. Playing this in a single take flawlessly would be near impossible. Still an awesome cover, despite being spliced together. That's how everyone records though, including Polyphia, so can't fault her.

[@realeveryday504]

@Eddie Hughes But, but, but… yeah.

[@ohhyu]

@@realeveryday504 bruh i see you replying under every comment can you just stop and appreciate the music and the artist?? why are you trying to dilute her skills with that argument. seriously you have better things to do.

[@StonayBalogna]

Love how she even matched the aesthetic of their video. 10/10🔥❤️

[@jojojoe1077]

For real🤍🖤

[@anversailles]

Even the cinematography pays homage to the original. Incredible performance and incredible MV. 🎉

[@alankchi]

This is insane! Totally awesome!❤

[@vikashammet4836]

Ol

[@johnyang799]

This cover makes me feel like the original one is the cover.

[@LiveLaughLovecraft]

@@johnyang799 they are both equally great.

[@yuruem2thereturn44]

That’s what I’m saying

[@alaskabandaid]

This is by far the best cover I have ever seen of Polyphia. she NAILED it.

[@KJ-ho6sb]

really excellent arrangement too

[@honguyenminh]

I saw what you did there

[@zimgaming1397]

Charles berthoud?

[@dumpsterDeity]

imagine a collab between her and Polyphia. That'd be insanely cool.

[@Bankable2790]

Ikr that’s what I’m thinking. Don’t want a reaction video or competition win. We need full collab

[@submarooo4319]

I would absolutely love for that to happen

[@middleclassthrash]

[Holds breath]

[@yumfamous]

What collab? She should be part of the band

[@StunningSilken]

​@@yumfamousRight.

[@isaachester8475]

Sorry Tim, but this is officially the coolest rendition of this song on KZbin

[@pakdosen9325]

This cover brings new breeze for Playing God. Especially the bend sound that only Guzheng can produce makes it so unique. I don't even know that Guzheng also has harmonics. It's good to learn and watch

[@badboy250984]

She's taking the guzheng to the next level. Many guzheng player just play it the traditionally way with the chinese style of songs. This shows if you willing to be open and try something new, it opens up something else for the instrument.

[@yukikofujiwara2144]

The cool thing about plucked string instruments is that practically everything can be transposed from one instrument to the other and remain true to the original music, while having all the color of the instrument it's played on.

[@cm9241]

String instruments all have harmonics, that's just how vibration works

[@jdseventeen]

oh yeh you can just about do harmonics with anything with a string (meet the parents)

[@thestoebz]

@@jdseventeenI have strings, can you pluck me, JD?

[@justinmiller9169]

I’ve never seen anyone play a piece so technical on this instrument before. Amazing performance.

[@dogayarman2771]

We don't get to see it so often on guitar either 😄

[@ghannawi13]

Weirdly enough, I think the Guzheng lends itself well to this style of play. Tim Henson uses a style that has a lot of polyphonic layering, and that's very difficult on a guitar. However, an instrument inherently built for polyphonic rhythms might have an easier time replicating that style than other instruments out there. That being said, its still very difficult to pull this off, and it was amazing to watch.

[@Nivlekai001]

there are so many nore even more technical pieces for this instrument mostly very traditional chinese pieces but it isnt heard very often

[@mochat_oi]

I've never seen harmonics on a guzheng before wow

[@fingerstylesabahan8517]

Because they don't want to transcend their skill, they thought that a traditional instrument should only play traditional music, well it doesn't matter a music is a music🔥🔥🔥

[@iBoss818]

When I saw that cover of this song that won the Polyphia contest, I thought it was impossible to make another cover as good as that. This video proved me wrong. This is absolutely mesmerizing.

[@borndrago]

I searched for the Polyphia contest winner and couldn't find anything. Can you help me on that?

[@iBoss818]

@@borndrago The video is called "Playing God (Polyphia) but on one guitar only" and it's by Paolo Gans. The Polyphia contest video is called "Polyphia Roasts Fan Covers" and it's on their official channel.

[@borndrago]

@@iBoss818 Thanks a lot!!

[@84jdgregory]

Gotta check out that winner video. This one was nuts.

[@savageryreally7058]

This is better than The Original lol let alone the one that won the contest.

[@____-ei4gq]

She plays it so well that it often doesn't even sound like a guzheng anymore. Changes the sound of the whole instrument.

[@phenex5190]

Why does Polyphia's style fit this instrument so well!! Amazing performance

[@_NobodySpecial_]

It doesn't normally, this isn't how normal people play but tbh it's a polyphia song, if it wasn't stupidly intricate and difficult it wouldn't be the same

[@the_undecidead]

because the sound characteristics of the classic guitar and the guzheng are very similar.

[@ryth-2401]

Maybe because Tim is half Chinese

[@kanon0n]

true if tim does make something new with hes nylon

[@Squirrel-zq6oe]

@@_NobodySpecial_ hate much

[@哥头-i5v]

Some people may not realize it yet. She is underestimated, and she has integrated the playing methods and skills of many musical instruments into the performance of guzheng. He's a musical genius. This is unique in the method of playing guzheng. This is a treasure girl who deserves more attention.

[@mypetmoose2079]

by he you mean tim henson?

[@AndrewStottisTheIndiWerWlf]

@@mypetmoose2079 no they mean translating that to this instrument requires playing it in an innovative and non-traditinal way.

[@ganjalinajolie3002]

It blew my mind when she did the harmonics

[@bowesguitars5514]

around the 1:10 mark is she changing multiple tunings on the fly?

[@AndrewStottisTheIndiWerWlf]

@@bowesguitars5514 not sure

[@harrinkeith8150]

Timmy needs to see this!!! This gives me chills!! The notes, melody, performance… all on point!!

[@GabrielSantos-qt1kr]

They posted 😁

[@coopiscool9419]

Bro don’t call him Timmy that’s weird

[@ShinyaKougami]

did they watch this? where can i find that?

[@Glouphrie]

@@coopiscool9419 he is often called "Timmy Hendrix"

[@user-fg3fv9hl3b]

@@coopiscool9419 name shaming, really?

[@JohnDickson-ki3qr]

You're like the Tim Henson of the guzheng world. This is probably the cleanest cover of this song I've seen, you make it look effortless too 😂

[@SocietalDefibrilation]

Lots of cuts though 😅

[@Ranakade]

I respect covers that go all in and not just play the intro. 🙌 Beautiful work! ❤️

[@junatan25]

Especially the “bossa” part

[@jozkomrkvicka2804]

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[@ThaBeatConductor]

I feel like I just watched an ancient sorceress casting a spell. That was awesome.

[@yukikofujiwara2144]

As a koto player and Polyphia fan, huge props. This was insanely impressive. I sure as hell can't play koto like that.

[@aitharel3009]

Pretty sure koto and guzheng are distinctively different instruments, although similar, but they each have their own charm. I think koto personally sounds more "stringy" to me. Have you tried both? I'm curious how similar technique is as they're obviously the "same" kind of instrument.

[@yukikofujiwara2144]

@@aitharel3009 I should've said "as a zither player" Never played a guzheng, but on koto we don't play the other side of those bridges (kotoji, I don't know what guzheng players call them). I forgot that was a thing on guzheng. Maybe it's a scale length thing, but it doesn't sound very musical on koto, we use that side exclusively for bends and vibrato.

[@aitharel3009]

@@yukikofujiwara2144 Oh I think I get what you meant now. Yes for sure, interesting, they look "the same" in terms of playing but had no idea about the playing style. I'm not sure if the other side of the bridge playing is actually "traditional" either though as it's a modified guzheng. Usually they're only used for bends and vibrato too most of the time I think? Have to say, I am a little jealous of you guys playing one of those "traditional" instruments haha.

[@yukikofujiwara2144]

@@aitharel3009 I actually play 3 traditional Japanese instruments: koto, kokyu, and shamisen. My mother taught traditional music in Osaka for years, and was a traditional musician and enka singer before that as well. Traditional music was my whole childhood with a buffer of video games, essentially. Very fortunate upbringing that I try not to take for granted.

[@aitharel3009]

@@yukikofujiwara2144 Wow, that's actually awesome, now I'm three times as jealous haha. I'm definitely more familiar with the Chinese traditional instruments: E.G Guzheng, Erhu and Sanxian, which are the counterparts to the ones you play, and very similar due to shared history and origin. Yet each have their own distinctive nuances in sound which make them quite distinguishable. I always wanted to try one of these as I've only played a classical instrument, but really do enjoy a lot of these traditional ones, so the fact that you play three! Haha

[@jameslangridge1674]

As much as I like the original, I find I keep coming back to re-listen to this version. Something about it just seems so very very right. Well done. Amazing playing.

[@michaelleigh2076]

Totally agree, this is the best version of this song and id love to hear her learn more

[@moxxy3565]

The Eastern influences give it something I didn't even know it was "missing"

[@aaronvanzile3824]

​@@moxxy3565the original is already super harmonics heavy and this thing is capable of ridiculously rich thick harmonies, it just sounds so good on this thing and there's so many in the song. Between that and the bends, it's such a cool and unique take.

[@SpenceReam]

💯%

[@veryfitting]

Polyphia have introduced me to so many incredibly stunning artists

[@owlbusdumbledork9966]

She's even throwing embellishments over the second section. Incredible musicianship!

[@ogsWRLDD]

@@1480-b5g get that hate out your blood lil bro & appreciate talent.

[@explosu]

@@1480-b5g Did she do it on the moon, too? Lol, like this wouldn't be incredibly obvious for about a hundred different reasons least of all her hair moving completely normally. Delete your account.

[@The_Guy_Who_Asked72]

​@@1480-b5g wdym? It's clearly not sped up, she's just talented

[@kchastain3]

Seeing this song played on an instrument I have no familiarity with whatsoever is a real trip. Like witnessing something truly unfathomable. Amazing.

[@Appetite_For_Kill]

You didn't watch kungfu hustle?

[@plthlsn]

This was not only perfectly visually stimulating, this is probably the most fantastic cross-instrumental cover I've ever seen or heard! You are amazing!!!🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@Sbeatsophrenia]

If she covers Ego Death, it's gonna be wild!! Amazing!

[@rexreamon2781]

Definitely

[@carpediemarts705]

WHEN

[@BirnieMac1]

Complete with Steve vai wig

[@SeraphimxSins]

I'd be interested in seeing how that could be done on a zither.

[@DJSubDOg]

This is beyond words. Hands down the most impressive cover I have ever seen. The accuracy and technique here are blowing my mind.

[@jojack1234567890]

I swear at first I really thought it was just the song overlaid on the video. Tripped me out lol.

[@mrmaldoon8362]

Agreed :)

[@realeveryday504]

Yeah. But then when you play it at 75% you can see how she got it so perfect.

[@bananas3691]

@@realeveryday504 I heard it at 0.75x and it still sounds great to me. Maybe it was sped up a bit but it doesn’t suddenly mean that she doesn’t deserve recognition for it. You sound so salty when you say “play it at x speed and see if you feel the same” when someone comments that it’s great.

[@par-teetime2422]

Wow this was beautiful. I’m definitely gonna watch this another million times or so over the rest of my life.

[@damagekritical]

Polyphia really transcending all cultures and walks of life with their music and it's amazing to see

[@roowasan5541]

this sound better the polyhpia

[@mr.tryhardguitarguy2842]

Its just a song dude calm down lol

[@valentincelestite9861]

@@mr.tryhardguitarguy2842 Maybe but a hella good one

[@FanaticDrummer]

They’re really not lol Its trap shredding

[@subs4794]

Lolwhat

[@Tayy_B]

this makes me think about so many musicians out there which play different instruments that are hardly even known and are so good at playing yet don't upload a cover so we end up not knowing that their talent even exists in the first place☹ I feel blessed by knowing Moyun and this cover exist.

[@junethanoschurchill6750]

Every single instrument has someone like this. A lot of people don’t realize just how mind-numbingly skilled musicians can be

[@stringsattached5077]

You can’t get a better cover than this, like how did she do the ending so flawlessly like, that was so fucking magnificent

[@Vincentoist]

It's a studio version With takes and editing to get the tone right

[@LICHTinc]

@@Vincentoist ok

[@SeraphimxSins]

@@Vincentoist Actually, this is a live playthrough, but there are some cuts to make it more music video-esque. The backing track was added afterwards however.

[@CBoxStudios]

It's sped up.

[@realeveryday504]

​@@CBoxStudios Correct! Man, I scrolled through a lot of comments to see if anyone else noticed. Yep. Play it at 75% & see how it was really played. I'd also guess they detuned the audio of the original song to match a 25% lower tuning of this instrument so that when sped up 25% everything sounded good. Otherwise the audio from the song would've been time-stretched (what you hear at 75% & slower) & then sped up which wouldn't sound good at all. None-the-less, she definitely seemed to nail every note. But she also played it at 75% tempo & sped it up in post.

[@Immersed94]

This is making me tear up. No words. All I can say is this might be the most stunning solo-cover of any song I've ever heard

[@Rafflersauce]

This is legitimately the best cover of anything ive ever seen.

[@JacobLukasiewicz]

In Polyphia's place I would collab with her ASAP! This sound maybe even better than original electro-classic guitar using, especially that juicy bends!

[@outbakjak]

Moyun**.. This literally made me cry. It is so beautiful, and mesmerizing that it made me cry. I'm a 33 year old man and I am not ashamed. I know it's old, I watched when it was new.. I just wanted you to know. Better late than never. I hope you see this. Bless you 🥹

[@jesususonsaunders4343]

I cried too!

[@GoufinAround_]

That slide transition at 1:39 gave me chills

[@Mynamedoesntreallyfi]

Yup, know know she means business.

[@opostronaut]

I don't know what I expected harmonics to sound like on a Guzheng, but it definitely wasn't that beautiful. Absolutely incredibly, the pitch bends work with the style so well! Seriously another level of talent *edit for the arpeggios, holy cow. Mind actually blown, just when I thought it couldn't get any better.

[@nen.user.3764]

She plays it just as clean as Tim. Actually if not cleaner . Her technique is so on point. It’s so Badass. I could listen to her all day .

[@hazardeur]

jup and this is wa harder too i reckon. the hand movement is way larger so it's got to be more difficult from a physical standpoint alone, not even counting in the tons of strings. also the angle your hands/fingers are to the instrument seems to be harder for intricate stuff

[@realeveryday504]

Because she recorded this at 75% speed. See for yourself by playing at 75%.

[@obliterator1543]

@@realeveryday504 On what basis do you claim that?

[@Siziusmopul]

@@realeveryday504 ok?

[@Lulu-x5d]

I didn't know this instrument can make such a beautiful sound like this untill now

[@mikamikan1079]

is this backhanded

[@Lulu-x5d]

@@mikamikan1079 nope

[@AkshayKumarX]

@@Lulu-x5d There's an anime (japanese cartoon) called Naruto and Yasuharu Takanashi who composed a majority of the OST for the series utilizes their instrument beautifully along with rock elements. I'll add some titles you can look up on youtube to listen to the soundtrack.

[@AkshayKumarX]

@@Lulu-x5d To list a few: 1. Rising Dragon Yasuharu Takanashi 2. Uchiha Itachi Yasuharu Takanashi 3. Yondaime Hokage Yasuharu Takanashi 4. NARUTO Main Theme 16 Yasuharu Takanashi

[@loka8001]

what instrument is that?

[@MrWednesday100]

Dude I don’t even… I knew if I followed the playing god rabbit hole deep enough is end up here. Christ what a cover. Especially as you nailed the backing track on top.

[@GitaraMaker]

Thank you algorithm gods this is the best recommendation.

[@lasagnahog7695]

If I didn't know any better I'd assume this was composed for this instrument. What a wildly impressive cover.

[@TheMrMisterSir]

I can clearly understand someone's a pro at their instrument, when i see something like this. Unbelievable job, thank you so much!

[@sharkbait1o1]

Tim been real quiet since this dropped

[@sergioibarra3461]

This sounds so good it’s almost as good as the original, never seen a cover this technically well played in any instrument

[@GabeMillerMusic]

This is so sick! The tone, playing, plus all those note bends sound amazing

[@TYFLOL]

Yeah especially those bends make this one super cool

[@KillianBlake]

Easily the best Polyphia cover I've ever heard. That is so spot on and unique

[@alessandro4806]

Agree 👍

[@oosmudgeoo2708]

Possibly the best and most difficult cover I have seen. Awesome

[@KyleYoung143]

As a Polyphia fan and guitarist myself, my jaw dropped watching this. Incredible!

[@jakefairley6993]

Nailing all those harmonics is so damn impressive, that's insane

[@AdrenalinGodPlays]

nailing. höhö

[@8BitChad]

What a gorgeous instrument expertly played. Hitting harmonics on a Guzheng, I love the internet. 10/10.

[@superipermagererata5084]

This is the most clean cover I’ve seen, truly the best, the technic everything was so BEAUTIFUL OMGGG I LOVED IT 😭😭😭you’re amazing I just love how your hands look while playing, all the movements look so beautiful and perfect

[@sherlock4791]

Lets be honest This deserves at least 1M views

[@mrchef2676]

Did u mean 2M ?

[@dadadididododede1557]

Ikr ??

[@fauzanree1983]

Wait how does this not have 1M views already 💀 It sits at 470k right now

[@harryhines1334]

Let's be honest this deserves more views that justin beiber

[@torresaurus_]

I'm sure it will do just fine.

[@thefingerwitch]

My goodness… the translation from the guitar to this instrument HAS to be even more difficult to perform than we know !!! Everything about this production is world class. I thank you for the wonderful art and out of this world performance!!🙏🙏🙏

[@ianmcleod44]

I don't know much about the 43 string polyphonic zither but clearly it is a difficult instrument to play and then you chose one of the hardest 4 min songs to play. It sounded brilliant. Well done.

[@LogioTek]

from her pinned comment it was so difficult that she had the instrument redesigned: bring strings closer, make them longer, and completely change native tuning to 12-tone equal temperament to pull this off

[@chibichibi51]

@@LogioTek Yes, it looked strange for a guzheng, so that made sense!

[@jkndrkn]

The expressiveness of guzheng and your playing works so well with this piece. You can get the crisp sound of Tim's playing with the expressiveness and rich harmonics of the guzheng. They should take you on tour.

[@zavieir]

Playing God is such a masterpiece it sounds so well in any instrument

[@Fectivan]

no its a garbage song and sounds bland and boring

[@3periode788]

couldn't agree more

[@billybobthekidiswack]

Not a tuba

[@TactlessGuy]

Well the original piece is played by mainly string instruments, so it's not surprising that it'd sound good on any other string instrument.

[@rizalleksono480]

not really for any instruments

[@thehumandrive]

This just proves that Playing God is one of the best riffs of the century. Seriously I think future generations will look back on it thinking the same thing we are… how tf did someone make something so god damn good.

[@ReeseDee]

This is incredible. The rhythm is so good, it sounds beautiful. So glad to have musicians like you showing us what kinds of amazing things are possible when you work hard at your craft

[@jdoxpears]

No other cover made me feel the way this did. This blew me away equally as the first time I heard the original version!

[@shawnli3916]

一直认为古筝是很传统的乐器，但是你让它成为了一件几乎全能的乐器，厉害厉害，精彩精彩！

[@uero-ro]

It looks like you're having so much fun! What an incredible cover. You did such an amazing job of capturing the essence of Polyphia's structure and style.

[@Sku11zDude]

The only thing I can think of while playing polyphia songs is "Don't mess it up, Don't mess it UP" Internal screaming with no facial expressions

[@seantoronto]

This artist - Moyun, is called Goddess/Lord of Chinese guzheng, for her supreme technical skills (in some of the vids here she plays 2 guzhengs at the same time), lightning-fast fingers, and innovative interpretation of foreign songs with her own flair. If you are speechless watching this video, conventionally played with background track, wait till you see her CLEAN covers of AC/DC's Thunderstruck (1.7 million views, where she is the one-girl band, playing everything - guitar, bass, vocal AND percussion for god's sake!!! simultaneously and unconventionally SOLO, on 1 guzheng, without distraction of cool background. You can tell that she is having a grand time, with the attitude that she doesn't give a f*** what others think or say: mask or not. This genius showcased her highest musicality and BADASSERY in its purest form. I was actually laughing the whole time in utter disbelief), and my favorite - Chinese song Quan Yu Tian Xia (with a whopping 22 million views on a different channel, on here it's 2.2 million). I still have yet to pick up my jaw from the floor! 😀👍 She hails from Chengdu, mainland China.

[@Lundix]

Pretty sure Thunderstruck is playing audio that was recorded independently of the video footage, which taints the whole thing for me. Sounds awesome though.

[@selfactualizer2099]

Acdc...thunderstruck.............I think the polyphia transposing is a thousand times better ..... I don't want to hear another acdc cover And view count doesn't mean better, view count is usually determined by "how cool the video looks" moreso than "how intricate is the music theory/performance" Don't believe me? Look at the comments, it's more about the background than the insane playing, You know, the whole "virtuosity is dead" thing, because people only want to see or hear cool things, instead of you know, being musically inclined Edit: I mean, frank zappa is an absolute legend but lower view counts than he deserves, Same for many other legends, they weren't "pop" enough

[@TheSpartanS196]

@@Lundix You think that in music videos you actually "see" the musicians playing the track you listen to? lmaoooo oh boi. Like, yes, they play to have realistic hand movements and so the video fits the audio, but the audio you're listening to isn't a "live recording" of the take of their video. And I thought that was obvious...

[@jegnur]

@@TheSpartanS196 Depends on the video and artist, sometimes it absolutely is a live take.

[@TheSpartanS196]

@@jegnur Music videos in 99.9999999% of the cases aren't. And I mean official music videos, with editing, special effects, maybe even some story going on, cuts, all the things that make them "cinematographic". A dude playing the guitar while sitting isn't a music video (and unless it's one single continuous take with no cuts and embellishments, that's probably 'fake' too. Like, if it changes POV, then focusses on the hands, then the dude has changed bass/guitar/whatever...). Live takes are live takes and thus their quality mostly sucks. If you want sound quality you ain't getting it with a live video recording.

[@risingforce9291]

I see a Female Bard casting her God level spell on a DnD campaign.

[@hsinhungwu]

超棒！聽到起雞皮疙瘩，目前最棒的cover，服裝跟場景也都很用心！ 中文留言太少了吧？！來支持一下🎉

[@-siranzalot-]

Daaaaamn! From the production Hommage over the outfit symmetrie to the absolute banger of a Performance this was perfect! This is my new favourite Cover of the Song and Tim and the boys MUST see this!

[@MachineGodMaple]

It is so satisfying hearing every note so perfectly articulated, what an incredible display of execution

[@VintageValium]

Amazing technique and incredible cover! Made me emotional! Also made me think of old Hero (2002) movie with Jet Li and Donnie Yen when they duel. If they ever make a part two, you should play in the background! If anything though, you can just share this performance with any movie studio that is including this type of instrument in the score and/or production. Work secured for a lifetime!

[@OfficialTygo]

This is genuinely insane.... Im flabbergasted by this performance

[@TheSerioshka91]

Never thought I'd see you perform a Polyphia song. Beautifully done!!

[@novakie]

wouldve loved seeing their reaction to this cover, this is great

[@wallthemart]

2:32 This instrument sounds like it was made for this section. It just sounds so right

[@directrix777shinyshinyamyt4]

Your talent truly knows no bounds! I can tell you worked hard to get everything perfect! Excellent work!

[@craiver00]

Out of all instruments I never imagined this song to be played on traditional one perfectly. The techniques, articulation and total musicality is on point, even those "harmonics" are there. Easily high end level performance.

[@pbritten1]

Has more talent in her little finger than 99% of people in the world. Amazing doesn’t even begin to describe this talented artist ❤

[@sui-yu-er-an]

She is only over 20

[@pbritten1]

@@sui-yu-er-an 我不確定她的年齡，但她很棒。 如果我是個年輕人，我會毫不猶豫地娶她。 她很有才華！

[@leannasty]

@@pbritten1 lol gross

[@BleachCowboy2016]

She’s good, but the one with the true talent is whoever wrote this song.

[@pbritten1]

@@BleachCowboy2016 Tim Henson is brilliant. My middle son looks identical to him minus the tats( which look cool ). The guzheng instrument this lady is playing is difficult to play at the best of times.I also think she did an amazing job🍻

[@joshuapatrick682]

That is a level of articulation I didn’t know the instrument possessed! Bravo!!!👏

[@benstanfill363]

That was amazing! The palm mutes, harmonics, notes, rhythm, literally everything. That was so cool.

[@abnaykazaabnaykaza912]

Polyphia has taken the guitars to another level, this lady takes the music to the next. Inimitable !!!

[@theejohnnyp8684]

I do not usually comment, but I must say this is playing with gifts from God. A true pleasure to listen and watch. Thank you

[@vin4216]

Suddenly, knives, spears, swords, blades, and skeleton soldiers starts appearing.

[@TonyTonyInsomnia]

Whoa did not expect this cross over 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@huntermorgan4201]

I love love love how the pitch bends are so accurate while making a totally distinct sound on this instrument 😍 Really incredible work!

[@evonne315]

I love how many people are inspired to cover Polyphia. Its a phenomenon. This one especially is truly beautiful and unique. ❤

[@lsrelax1719]

天啊！我太晚看到了！這真的完全顛覆我對音樂的想像，實在太厲害了🎉被彈古箏的樣子完全著迷❤️

[@languafe4111]

This is absolutely bananas to watch and listen to. I think this is the coolest instrumental performance I've ever witnessed.

[@selfactualizer2099]

Have you seen teeth of the hydra?

[@EtopiaCA]

Watch Larry Williams slap a bass.

[@sevenaries]

The most insane part is that she hits almost every note in a virtually 1 for 1 translation

[@gempalm2003]

they were born to be better than us at everything =)

[@realeveryday504]

As a musician, that is what I noticed as well. But upon a second & third viewing I realized how unnatural the camera & she moved. Play it at 75% speed & see for yourself.

[@iantrolington6594]

Nah, the most insane part is she thinks she better wear a mask around these infected strings.

[@joshsilvia9077]

​@RealEveryDay504 clown, it looks so painfully slowed down at .75, this is am actual jam session and you should feel bad for crying wolf about an artists talent.

[@BirnieMac1]

The fact you can play the solo and just casually adjust your mask without dropping a note is surreal to me Absolute banger mate

[@nanthilrodriguez]

What about it is "surreal" exactly?

[@imaXkillXya]

Steve Vai tender surrender vibes when he combs his hair

[@shadoninja]

This video alone was 10+ clips stitched together. I bet this took A LOT more takes than that to make. I have seen Polyphia play this song live and they don't even play it perfectly (it is still insane to hear live regardless of the mistakes)

[@MKFingerstyleAcademy]

@@imaXkillXya that video is not a live video.

[@johnsuggs7828]

She just showing off now lol. Outstanding

[@Matthew-Smith]

that was really impressive. also your dressed like a mortal kombat character so 10/10 performance

[@ZomBoSk8r]

This is by far the best cover of any polyphia track. The Guzheng sounds so great for the harmonics and bends.

[@joefenwick-scott3807]

This was an outstanding performance! Beautifully played!

[@CARTUNE.]

I have goosebumps and I'm smiling from ear to ear. 10/10

[@Arlecchino_Gatto]

I keep coming back to watch you play this. Your talent is so very amazing! I love your videos.

[@ultraviolet_sb]

This is the best cover of this song of all time! The way her hands move is like she's controlling strings on a marionette too! WOW

[@jeffharper7528]

Absolutely incredible. In no way is it a departure and yet this feels completely innovated. The way she took the guitar pieces and made them sound as if they were written for her instrument of choice is masterful and moving. Genuinely choked up.

[@paradiseacres9724]

Girl!!! You DID THAT THING!!!! Best cover I have EVER heard and I have heard a bunch!!

[@lalitabertschinger]

absolutely amazing. like lost-for-words amazing

[@mizoboe6193]

the guzheng really captures the essence of playing god very well! I actually think it sounds a bit better. the deep tone helps a lot

[@otherkorean]

Best cover of Playing God ever. The high speed harmonics were incredible. And when you went into the Samba section on a new set of strings, I was stunned. You may have performed more technically difficult, this is now my favorite.

[@mostrp5470]

Trueeeeeee

[@c_ndrsn]

Wow, its like the song was made for this instrument. Its incredible

[@thatboy3930]

Sounds so natural on this instrument, well done.