Ray Chen - Waltzing Matilda

[@ruthsteen6943]

Even Ray's hair is expressive. It keeps getting fluffier through the piece.

[@Fidi987]

I would get so distracted by hair falling on my forehead. I would have probably used a hairband in his place.

[@yukiefromoz2573]

@@Fidi987 He's too into his playing to notice anything else ;)

[@JSBach-pd4yg]

he's cute isnt

[@janeamandaford4199]

So it does! 🙀

[@janeamandaford4199]

💥💖 BRAVISSIMO!!! 💖💥

[@raffeljamesastilla3879]

1:21 is the exact facial expression when im having a intense itch in my back while playing the violin

[@yu-hengwang8338]

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL

[@dementaeia]

@@dustintsai1839 wut

[@piarizzosebastianmiobonifa1369]

LMAO

[@elbertwan4038]

More like 1:33

[@SmittenandBitten]

hes soooo darn cute urgh

[@Jhamaal]

Ray Chen is so good at the violin that he can remove his jacket in between string crossings

[@NadyaCoolCanal]

Jhamaal Sykes lmaoo good one

[@caitlin5930]

we love that #lingling

[@blcuber7246]

it made me look back

[@germangarciamartinez4097]

@@blcuber7246 Everybody who read tht fking comment, jjaja

[@nskimharris]

It has harmonics! I am losing my mind right now.

[@zairemrenthlei9478]

I’m not even Australian and I’m feeling patriotic listening to this song.

[@nskimharris]

I wonder if it could be done with left handed pizz

[@meaysantiglia2517]

Same

[@lost_lament]

this isn't even our anthem which fucking sucks

[@elbertwan4038]

“ song” PIECE NOT SONG DUMMIES

[@ooffoo5130]

@@elbertwan4038 I mean the orginal is a song...

[@lucaswinter9358]

Ray is a mad Asian genius and his face perfectly expresses the pressure and emotion of whatever he's doing. It's awesome and hysterical and powerful... just like good classical music. Man I enjoy this guy and twoset. Classical never seemed so fun

[@paulasarkar2981]

My words exactly

[@andrewang17]

technical this is not a classical music, is under romantic music

[@electropinata2020]

@@andrewang17 if u mean this piece then it's not even romantic era music.

[@andrewang17]

electro pinata tell me what is the era

[@electropinata2020]

@@andrewang17 something like 20th century music.

[@juanmaruli4977]

2:37 that's the most beautiful harmonics I've ever heard

[@gideoncheung8731]

so clean yet so soft

[@kaihill4467]

Faaaaaax yo

[@dandylion1313]

tbh it didn't even register as harmonics to me because of how clean and simple he made it sound, wow

[@bloopity4117]

Ikr??? Witchcraft I tell you

[@Kixcomments]

So soft and sweet and delicate. Delicious!

[@sha8photo]

Am Australian. Am locked in my house in quarantine due to the virus that shall not be named, at the most beautiful time of the year. This brought me to tears.

[@Cote_d_Azur_Ceramics]

Hello! I hope you're ok! Greetings from Russia :)

[@janeamandaford4199]

💖💖💖

[@janeamandaford4199]

Many, MANY thanks and best wishes from across the ditch! 🇳🇿💖🙏

[@nguyenkhoa8724]

Everybody: enjoying the music Me: cant stop laughing at Ray's face

[@CaptainCarmel164]

Kakaka Yenka omg same😂😂 he is so funny and cute at the same time😂❤️

[@MegaRajesh1984]

Well I play the piano and people say that to me too the music controls your body not you

[@nguyenkhoa8724]

@@MegaRajesh1984 ya, I know but he is so cute :v

[@MegaRajesh1984]

@@nguyenkhoa8724 yea he is

[@chok3061]

@@nguyenkhoa8724 so is Kanna hashimoto uwu

[@Tetraglot]

0:00 The swagman sits under the tree and puts a kettle on the fire 1:12 The sheep shows up and the swagman captures and eats it 2:19 The police attempts to arrest the swagman for stealing the sheep; the swagman runs 2:34 The swagman jumps into the water and drowns; his spirit taunts the police: "You'll never catch me alive!"

[@cke900]

This really made the music even better because you can really hear the text in the music. Thanks so much for posting this it made the piece even better.

[@mjviolinista]

its not Ray Chen without his convincing FACIAL EXPRESSIONSSS😆💯👌🏻

[@elenaritter4069]

Dang those harmonics are on point

[@Rien0815]

I never paid much attention to "Waltzing Matilda" so far. Now I absolutely love it 😍

[@eggizgud]

Agree. Was not going to click on this.

[@biakhlua2291]

Me too 😂😂

[@ziraiah]

Me too! ❤

[@nithinbaiju9027]

Same😂I thought it’s another of those I V Vi IV songs

[@janeamandaford4199]

Me too!

[@JamiePhillippe]

I used to play this with my grandad before we lost him. I play violin, he played guitar. This brought back a flood of memories and emotions that I definitely didn't expect to be feeling today XD Absolutely beautiful, I loved this

[@Mikebus585-nt6yy]

Sorry to hear that ❤️ hope you are doing well!

[@Etheviolinist8896]

I am so sad to here that😢 I hope ur good

[@janeamandaford4199]

👌💐🙏

[@OiishiNoAnko]

This video made my 3 year old obsessed with the violin

[@SquinkyThreepwood]

I'm English but this makes me want to support the Aussies in the ashes. Damn you Ray...why are you so good?

[@savelieffarnaud3170]

When your second violin is BPO concertmaster. Lucky man.

[@jocelynso628]

And the violist is also BPO 1st viola principal :p

[@i7851]

Just saw his performance this week, he played this piece for encore. The harmonic in the silence concert hall was unforgettable. Great work! Looking forward for your next show.

[@tiffany89610]

LeoCantThinkOfAName I went to his concert a while ago and it was just like you said! Truly unforgettable, I’m glad he has posted that version on his channel now :) also at that concert when he finished the piece the hall actually stayed silent for a while, allowing the ending elegy to kind of echo and slowly fade away, it was absolutely amazing . (it was the first time I ever see that happen most of the time people just clap immediately afterwards)

[@feathercheng4250]

Me too! Just a few days ago

[@singlesetpiano571]

I love how Ray's facial expressions are going through into this piece. It's so passionate and amazing. At 3:06, the finale begins.

[@gwendapetre]

I'm obsessed with this song. I've lost count how many times I've listened to it today.

[@barbaracimini1447]

God has blessed him with an amazing gift! I’m so thankful that he shared it with the world!❤

[@jayham1970]

Ray, you are one of the most intense violinists that I have ever heard…and it is beautiful.

[@patfiddles]

Well done- to watch them, you would think they were all tense, but they're not. To play with that quality of sound, precision, and speed, you must be totally relaxed.

[@harleypayj11]

The intensity when people play their instruments is so gosh darn beautiful. I truely love the facial expressions and body movements. the crazy eyes and sweaty foreheads just make it so real for me

[@-creativeusername-7521]

1:55 his face is like "I want to go home... NOW"

[@cke900]

Omg so true

[@heavenlyguitar5913]

Just amazing! Four master musicians totally in harmony with one another. It’s amazing how God gave such power and soul to music.

[@bruceblack2543]

Honored to know his sister Sharon residing in Houston Texas, USA. What a gifted family.

[@sebastianbuciu6619]

Here from Twoset Violin. So proud to see more musicians from Australia, especially Brisbane woo! I can't wait to see you live with QSO in 2019

[@kayleeshen5514]

For some reason this evokes so much emotion, and I can't exactly pinpoint any specific feeling-- maybe nostalgia? Adventure? Happiness? It's the perfect blend.

[@mariaortizsantodomingo4195]

Your Celtic side? Me too

[@rebpv7537]

Comments: 1% about how good are they 99%: Damn those faces

[@cke900]

Lol so true

[@balalaikadrumbeat3444]

I only found this video yesterday in the night at 2am after paryting. And it's one of the most beautiful, joyfull and positive interpretation of such a horrible and tragic human story. What a beautiful arrangement and delivery!!! I cannot stop crying over this beautiful cheeriness.

[@Rene89Boots]

Ray Chen's face is so extremely expressive, always makes me smile xD

[@TheBluetara]

Ray, you are all that's right and good in this world. Watching this makes me happy! ❤🥰

[@rd9831]

If Ray's expressions could be turned to music, this is it.

[@조윤태-i6p]

오 맙소사 세상에 이런 연주를 들을수 있다니! 정말 대단합니다!

[@tebbydear90]

The music is intensely passionate! I can't even remember how many times in a row I've watched this. I'm getting the album! Thank you, Ray Chen!

[@woh834zhang9]

I love looking at Ray’s facial expressions when he’s playing you can really tell he is pouring his emotions into his playing 🥰🥰🥰

[@sebsubZz]

Your performance of this piece in Brussels was lit! 🔥

[@mathisdevusser6033]

yeah, it was fantastic, they played this and a new satiesfaction. it was so good!

[@samuelzhu3073]

oh its u ur channel's great

[@atomix4u693]

Brussels is lit.

[@alinglingwannabeinthewild471]

So are your videos

[@lordcares]

OMG I was smiling and had tears in my eyes at the same time. Beautiful.

[@csmihaly]

A virtuoso, and an extremely funny guy. I can't stop watching him, one video post after another..., he is hilarious, and a grand master, yet so young.

[@wicked2230]

This was so blissful and powerful I had a hard time holding back tears.

[@8curious]

no holding back tears. I swear - everytime - I'm not even sad or something - why the heck am I crying?

[@mellissadalby1402]

BEAUTIFUL! Yay! New music for strings that is awesome! Ray Chen ROCKS!

[@FutureRN-25]

I know this song has a sad story behind it... however, I absolutely love it how Ray and this group play it! It is one of my favorite songs, thanks to them 😄

[@andreraymond6860]

One of the most joyful pieces of music ever written.

[@kenhuang3820]

It felt like Ray have arranged the music and his expression felt like he is ensuring everyone played to his creative piece he developed.

[@trippiecliff8311]

Yes, he did arranged this piece solo, and quartet.

[@konradhenrykowicz1859]

Waltzing matilda Is one of most beautiful tune ever composed. The text is embarrassingly silly but the melody is a miracle.

[@1915FadedBelly]

That was brilliant! Those expressions are priceless, worth bottling! Yes, I’m an Aussie humming along.

[@jenthefwen]

Ray, you should come to Atlanta, I would love to hear you live! ❤️

[@ladidadidaladi7168]

This is like Ray Rock! Love the energy!

[@lynnemartin2291]

This is beautiful. Australians must be so darn proud. It gives me goosebumps. 🤩

[@kerwynbrat5771]

Ray rock'in out. I love his music. So fun and really really hard to play! He makes it sound so easy and free.

[@bentshuang9062]

Such a classic performance, can’t get enough of his facial expression !!

[@tarriesimpson7022]

Ray and his string quartet needs to be on either Asian or American's Got Talent. This is a beautiful song and it's rarity that it can be played many different ways if it's played right and Ray proved it here. I LOVE this song!!!! Don't let classics, such as this song, die with the past.

[@francescofadda1007]

Those are the first parts of the Berlin Philarmonic Orchestra.... I think both Ray and them can aspire to play in something better than Asia or America's Got Talent

[@Layla-ml4jt]

Can I just give you guys a thousand likes??? This is just so great! Thank you!

[@g.s9223]

Can't describe how much I love this. The way they look and smile at each other, they're together happy and cheerful for this amazing adventure they're created. Is there something more beautiful than creating musically with people?

[@jaynerivasm.d.7375]

I love this so much that I MusT watch it daily, or my day is not complete!! Ray Chen you are fascinating. Great quartet, wonderful arrangement!!!

[@elizabethcallahanviolinist]

Four amazing musicians creating fantastic music!

[@jess-xf3cl]

Ray's expressions are the best.

[@channelkowaki0671]

Its like there is one mind controlling all parts!!! So synced together and feeling each others parts on the highest level

[@liamnevilleviolist1809]

I can't believe I just spotted Mr Grosz on viola!!! He's almost "gluing" this quartet together with his skill and beautiful viola made before Chen's violin! 1:43 is all the proof you need! (or the whole track hehe).

[@alessiacirino8361]

*Listening to it over and over again*

[@CaptainCarmel164]

Alessia Cirino same here👀

[@anamariaursu6134]

This song is simply on repeat as I am reading my book. I can't get tired of it.

[@dougballard2269]

He is reinventing the string quartet in a new and appealing way.

[@piarizzosebastianmiobonifa1369]

This is one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard, BRAVO!

[@SallyGreenaway]

I heard this on ABC Classic in Australia for the first time on the last day of Australian Music Month and it absolutely took my breath away. I had to pull over to the side of the road, I had tears in my eyes because it was perfection- the playing, the energy, the quality of the recording and the arranging. Well done, bravo

[@imperatorcaesaraugustus9554]

For those who adore Ray's facial expressions, there's a wonderful reason why they are like they are. A huge part of an orchestral conductor's job is conveying to the orchestra the EMOTION of a particular passage. One way they do this is with facial expressions, along with body movements and of course the baton. So Ray here is conducting his colleagues, leading the emotional character with his use of facial expressions. His dances also show when things should be heavy, light, or groovy as shit. This is top notch conducting. As well as playing the violin. No big deal.

[@NaomiLin_TW]

I am in love with his performance😍😍😍. Lovely I watched over and over again….your music comforts the soul of the ghost for sure❤.

[@tonianzlovar7590]

Phenomenal arrangement. Great execution. Kudos to the band.

[@janehyde4170]

A real virtuoso - wonderful arrangement of a classic, have listened to this over 100 times!

[@ashleyhua9705]

U should give Lang Lang a master class on facial expression! He needs it lol

[@mikevicsmff9946]

Music is a language that controls your body and talks through your instrument

[@AaronOtt]

We need a whole album of this. This is amazing.

[@splatd7978]

Ok. This was absolutely phenomenal- like classical music is awesome and all but this piece and how its played- I was just awestruck, I never thought waltzing matilda could be played like that, this is truly inspiring, thank you Ray!

[@irisce2799]

2:05 - 2:09 this part just sounds so beautiful to me idk why

[@Sieghardt.Saladin]

Magical

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Ray, and Co I’ve never ever heard this played so utterly incredibly before...... I really really love ❤️ this. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags

[@tosincatherineolukanni5111]

I have NO WORDS for how amazing this performance was. My Goodness!

[@MargaretSharpe-g3o]

Best version I have ever heard. I am Australian to very special to me.

[@cynthiawang3952]

Sight-reading be like 2:44

[@cke900]

This made me laugh so hard 🤣🤣

[@piarizzosebastianmiobonifa1369]

LOL

[@neoniahazelwood9263]

I love the great string quartet "Made In Berlin" and Ray Chen who is an outstanding violinist.

[@becksonsea7777]

I can't look at the face of Chen when listening to the music even I love the music so much

[@mickeefternamn6160]

Amazing! Simply amazing!

[@romnick5405]

I'm so in love with this piece 😍 Thank you for the wonderful interpretation Mr. Chen and to the rest of the string quartet member. ☺️

[@думатьиначе]

Love classical music and Australia, what else do I need? Love from France ❤️

[@Chaos_Feyre]

Love the enthusiasm in the whole group! And them being silly despite the difficulty 😁

[@evamarek5205]

So beautiful!

[@p.davidhornik947]

I thought I'd live my whole life without hearing this song done justice to.

[@uelrington9270]

Wow, he plays waltzing Matilda so emotionally !!!!!! From Australia

[@chunkitpoh]

Wonderfully refreshing, showcasing the versatility of the stringed instruments! Well done!

[@rarurorook4872]

wow this is so amazing...such an old song...they made it sound so elegant....just imagine this as the theme song in some kind of kingdom game or something ...amazing !

[@JoolsStJames]

I love as much his performance as his Mad Hatter's expressions and wild hair that go with it. My excuse: I'm also a visual person!

[@naziayousuf2087]

his playing is out of this world :o

[@dantethedevil3255]

I almost cried ; it took me back to childhood ❤ . Job well done guys 💯

[@carmenlim7079]

He's my hero!!! My dream one day to play like that!!!

[@nicolafattorini3841]

You are sure you are looking at true musicians when they can't follow the playback . love you guys. 10000 of these pieces

[@luvkayakn]

I'm so glad this came up in my feed. Absolutely beautiful! ❤🎶🎻

[@petrabo2169]

His facial expressions are amazing!

[@prto2243]

Love the penultimate grace note at in the motif!

[@Boonjito]

2:20 gives me the chills

[@RebeccavanDorsten]

My husband who doesn’t really do classical.. was like omg this is amazing... and I agree! Well done 👍

[@brunomillot2919]

That’s maybe because this isn’t classical music.

[@rabbit-munch-carrots]

This is just wonderful to listen to. What an excellent arrangement of a classic tune.

[@lilyrivers7442]

Ray is so skilled, he could take off his jacket and put it on, and then take it off again whilst playing🤣