Steel Tongue Drum | POLARIS - Fingerstyle

[@anthonymarchan2974]

I'm a school teacher and this week I was teaching on steel tongue drums I came across your video and played it in my classes and the students fell in love! They kept asking me to play this over and over(I didn't mind because this song is dope!) Please post more stuff like this. This is amazing. Beautiful to listen to and watch

[@JonathanNeumann]

Wow, thank you! That‘s awesome! 😄

[@helenleomom]

Nice!

[@johnfu3633]

trinidad is so overlooked

[@DJLAWOLF]

@@JonathanNeumann I was wondering if I could get this recording as a CD track the reason why I'm asking because I love to mix music such as this with my DJ controller

[@JonathanNeumann]

@@DJLAWOLF this is an impro and not available on CD. You can download and burn it to one if you like. I‘m fine with that 👍

[@ladybeard6062]

This is cool! The Polaris sounds incredible and the extra percussive tippy-tappiness of your fingerstyle technique sounds so satisfying.

[@S3l43r1]

You made a tongue drum sound like a handpan. Lovely 😍

[@vmdp8790]

@@TheRealBatabii i guess tongue drums have like a section cut out to make the sound while the handpan has like dents

[@marcelszekowski315]

@@TheRealBatabii it's just a tounge drum different name

[@CreativeWan]

So true! I had to look twice to make sure this was a tongue drum being played!

[@logibear9014]

One year later and it's still fire🔥🔥 this settles it I'm getting a steel tongue drum

[@JonathanNeumann]

Thanks so much and I wish you lots of fun with your new instrument! :)

[@jayce-__-_-_-]

How is your progress

[@chrishouck4294]

I literally just had this thought now I'm doing it

[@JonathanNeumann]

Lots of fun to you as well 🙂

[@logibear9014]

I got my new drum 2 days ago and it sounds beautiful I'm glad I got it best purchase I've made so far honestly

[@keithknight9063]

I can watch this over and over again.

[@JonathanNeumann]

Thanks!

[@Loopcyclemusic]

The muting works great. Weird how silencing some notes is very effective.

[@mapleboi33]

Just bought a tongue drum and this is the first thing I see when I search it up, this is amazing. This is why I love these types of instruments, good work man keep it up

[@JonathanNeumann]

...better late than never-thank you very much! :)

[@daishivelklair5470]

Superb performance! I can see the hundreds upon hundreds of hours you have put into perfecting your skill. Thanks for sharing this!

[@1premier7]

Okay, I am hooked on this music. This particular song got me naturally moving from a very primal and joyful place and in a very primal and joyful way. Root chakra healing and stimulation. Gorgeous. Hope you create more. Didn't know about this wonderful instrument.

[@sjwickens6336]

This tune has a very very special place in my heart

[@Shenorai]

The light inside the drum is an awesome idea. :D Sound fantastic, too!

[@tidelinetoalpine]

This is an incredible performance 🤯 I have a Nova Drum and I agree these types of drums are really hard to record, I am still working on it.

[@sjwickens6336]

I honestly have listened to this about 100 times in past 2 weeks

[@JonathanNeumann]

Thank you very much - you just made my day! :)

[@sjwickens6336]

@@JonathanNeumann this exact video inspired me to buy one. Am 16 could only afford a £70 tongue drum off eBay. Arrived this morning and have been playing for about 4 hours straight, loads of improvement. I’ll send you a video soon as I’ve reached level of satisfaction, eager to get as good as you!

[@JonathanNeumann]

@@sjwickens6336 That sounds awesome! Looking forward to seeing you play and I´m sure you´ll get there quickly :)

[@sjwickens6336]

@@JonathanNeumann 1 year later and we are nearly there…

[@TheKnochengesicht]

Very well performed. I love the way you mute the notes when needed.

[@BeginnerCyclistNetwork]

Amazing! It sounds so clean!

[@jamesalvarez8543]

My kids and I fell in love with the tone and sound of you drum I love the lights by the way.

[@JonathanNeumann]

Thank you!!!

[@k3lvd]

Wow man 😍 that was absolutely gorgeous . Mega jealous of your drum that things amazing 🤩

[@ambiven10]

How come you dont have more subs? You are really good. Thanks for producing this music. Please keep posting!

[@JonathanNeumann]

Thank you so much!!!

[@ThinkingAndNotBlinking]

Danke!

[@JonathanNeumann]

Ich habe zu danken! :)

[@MaiorePatria]

finally some REALLY skilled guy

[@JonathanNeumann]

Thank you so much!

[@xanthiara]

This had me in a trance! Beautiful

[@ConvenientGreed]

Absolutely mesmerizing! Just found your channel, saw that you just uploaded something and here i am! Love your passion!

[@JonathanNeumann]

Enzo thank you very much!

[@f20zlk2000]

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing. Sounds amazing on my headphones!

[@CrystalNibarger]

Love how it lights up

[@Waif4444]

That's so beautiful. I'm waiting for my drum to arrive , can't wait

[@JonathanNeumann]

Thank you very much and lot´s of fun with your drum!

[@nickperez7499]

oh man awesome music i swear. such positivity in every note never fails to boost my mood and energy. Thank you for making this misic and keep on man great job

[@gabrielruiz1764]

@JonathanNeumann I'm devestated. Ever since I first discovered this video of you playing the Polaris I was absolutely blown away and mystified by the instrument, your performance, and the spectacle you put on with the LED lights you added. Music is my passion and It's been my dream to save up to buy a Polaris and experience it myself first hand and even use it in music of my own someday. I've never been one for expensive purchases but I've never wanted an item the way I want this instrument. I would rewatch this video all the time and think about how excited I would be to be able to play it. Its been at least 3 years now and I'm finally in a place financially where I can realistically buy one. And I just discovered on the liquid light website that the Polaris is NO LONGER AVAILABLE. Not on their website or anywhere else I can find. I didnt expect to be this heart broken about it but it just caught me so off gaurd. It was even available earlier this year and it seemed to be selling really well. I guess I should have gotten it as an impulse buy when I had the chance. Do you know if there's anywhere at all this piece might still be available? I don't care about price. If there's any chance you could point me in the right direction to buying a Polaris steel tongue drum it would mean the world. Thank you so much for your time.

[@JonathanNeumann]

Hello and thank you for your comment. I understand how you must feel. Before I bought the Polaris, I actually had another drum by another manufacturer in mind. I had placed an order and knew I would be put on a waiting list. They told me it could take up to a year, so I used that time to save up. After over a year had passed, I reached out to the manufacturer again, multiple times, but I never received a response. I think your best shot would be to directly contact Liquid Light Acoustics via their Website. As far as I know, the production is still active, though the availability is very much reduced and delivery times have risen. If you explain your situation, I'm positive you will eventually get a Polaris. :) liquid-light-acoustics.net/#order

[@gabrielruiz1764]

@@JonathanNeumann they did get back to me and the Polaris is still available! They have some questions regaurding the customizations I want for the drum. I'd really like the drum I order to match yours in sound and I was wondering if I could dm/email you the list of questions they sent and get your assistance in selecting the right specifications if it's not too much trouble

[@JonathanNeumann]

@@gabrielruiz1764 Not at all- just send me an email 🙂

[@JT.777]

With lights looks magical! 😍😍😍

[@danteoftheeast2672]

Years later and it’s still 🔥🔥🔥 I need a class or a small course, I want to be at least as great as you are with this song

[@JonathanNeumann]

Thanks a lot!! I dont know if thats an Option for you - here in Germany the manufacturer has a workshop once a year. Also i would recommend checking out percussion tutorials on KZbin that are NOT about Steel tongue drums. Much success!

[@johnrapha1286]

I just got my first steel tongue drum. Your technique is amazing!Very inspirational.

[@JonathanNeumann]

Thank you!

[@ShowerOnceYearly]

Nice to see someone use actual hand drumming technique instead of just hitting the notes

[@benrichardson4578]

Not bad bro keep drumming really cool vibes

[@gshn9631]

Wow, amazing 🔥 what an energy and flow 🌊

[@JonathanNeumann]

Thank you!!

[@KittySaa3]

Wow.. that was just beautiful

[@Shaker-ic5sy]

This is very under-rated why isn't it Papular;-;

[@にな-o2s]

Beautiful Art of Sound 🥹

[@JonathanNeumann]

thank you!

[@Magda-hv7to]

Beeindruckendes Spiel eines wunderbar einfühlsamen Musikers auf einer Steel Tongue Drum made in Potsdam by Liquid Light Acoustics (Benjamin Bekeschus)!

[@lonely_ghost9857]

Really like this! I saw ur other Polaris video and i immediately went to by it. +1 Sub! I really love this in the dark so im hopin' to by myself lights like yours to put in my drum. Really great lad

[@morgaineclegg1695]

Without the light, I don't want it. So now I do. Combined, pure magic. Laughing/smiling. No, I really wanted it, but now I really really do. Thank you for sharing how to do that. Beautiful playing, and drum. 💙💦🦋💦💙

[@bibeeshbb108]

Awesome man.. soulful rendering.. love from india

[@Melodic_Alchemy]

love the drumming style and the sound!

[@JonathanNeumann]

Thanks so much!

[@offcore]

Loved that. Thank you

[@CreativeWan]

First time viewer here!!! Love the sound, So Amazing! I’ve had an 11 note tongue drum for one week (today is 4/25/24)… 2 Questions please: How did you learn to play the Tongue Drum? How long have you been playing when you made this amazing video?

[@JonathanNeumann]

Hi! Thank you very much for your comment! I used to play drums in metal bands and have been drumming for 3 or 4 years before making this Video. Thats why my playing may be a bit odd in comparison.

[@felicia1688]

This is amazing!

[@JonathanNeumann]

Thank you! :)

[@tristanemery8748]

This sounds like music that I could listen to whilst fighting in elite dangerous

[@kaizaki9148]

dude same

[@ccanciola1]

Love it!

[@Theangrybadger420]

Surprisingly hard to recreate. Thinking about getting the same drum I absolutely love the resonance, the tongues, the colors, but mostly the mix of personal styles. I Would really like to hear more from you and your liquid lights

[@JonathanNeumann]

thank you very much!

[@telekinesesufoslaurievelez7472]

So Amazing!!!

[@delicious_delusions9973]

I had no idea this instrument existed, how is it possible for it to sound like some type of piano and a drum all at once? [Edit] very beautiful song btw

[@InnumerableStars]

This is truly fantastic!

[@CapnPicard]

Awesome!

[@rasinjuiceco2682]

never wanted an instrument more

[@kathleen7825]

Absolutely Beautiful 💗🙏💗🙏

[@JonathanNeumann]

thank you very much!

[@vatoshinakamoto2651]

That's crazy!! Super

[@pizzaiq]

I can't stop listening to this. Beautiful. Just discovered your channel. Subbed :)

[@JonathanNeumann]

Thank you! I‘m glad you like it 😊

[@pizzaiq]

@@JonathanNeumann 🥰

[@gabrielfrench8382]

Okay--as a percussionist, I want to learn this now. I don't know where you learned how to play it or got it from, but that's surreal...

[@JonathanNeumann]

HI! I put a link to the manufacturers website in the description. If you are a percussionist, I assume you‘ll get into it quite easily. Cheers!

[@Daniel-xu6kd]

You’re a percussionist. Not much to learn Bro.

[@goodmechanic]

Ok. I'm going to buy one now.

[@stellarose.official]

Imagine being at a party and this guy starts slapping the spaceship for vibes 😂

[@gabigabou_]

it gives off a moving sound !

[@RedmondGamer]

So. Dang. Awesome!

[@JonathanNeumann]

Thank you!!

[@callmewolf3910]

That's dope

[@atrapasuenosdream3017]

This ish goes hard

[@richardhughes1238]

smooth!

[@theresa_lili]

You have lights in your drum? Beautiful

[@jamieferritto3590]

I just found your video. I just received my first tongue drum today. You are definitely talented! Have you thought about making beginner videos? I would love to see that! Keep the soul music flowing 💕

[@JonathanNeumann]

Jamie Ferritto thanks! This has actually been requested a few times now and I think that I’ll start to make tutorials. Is there anything specific that would interest you?

[@jamieferritto3590]

Jonathan Neumann i think that for starters a beginner technique would be good. Something like hand movement and how to create the notes with your fingers?

[@chrisodonnell9701]

So hey I’m jumping in late in the convo but I just got mine in the mail (it sounds like shit frankly) I understand it needs to be tuned?? Oh yeah did you ever go hard on beginners videos for us Jonathan?? If there’s gonna be something to do with learning from someone with experience, we don’t have to look to far with Mr. J at the wheel.

[@JonathanNeumann]

Hi chris! Depending on the drum its possible that you have to tune it. not all tongue drums can be easily tuned though. I‘ve wanted to make tutorials for a while now but I‘m Not Sure where to start yet... Thank you!

[@AdamSoucyDrums]

This is fucking incredible

[@MrsSilver21]

So awesome!

[@СергейГусаров-м8з]

Спасибо!

[@davidcollins8754]

Nice! Any chance of posting a lesson or slow breakdown of this?

[@JonathanNeumann]

I can make a breakdown of the repeating main part if you like 🙂 The rest is improvised and it would therefore be a bit hard for me to make a lesson for it.

[@davidcollins8754]

@@JonathanNeumann Sure, that would be great! Please let me know where to find it if you do. Thank you!

[@JonathanNeumann]

@@davidcollins8754 it took some time but I have just uploaded the breakdown you asked for :) I hope it helps!

[@MrKokoboy]

Wow!!!

[@steamfunk4515]

You should make tutorial videos for this. Truly amazing!

[@JonathanNeumann]

I‘ll upload a tutorial on the main pattern of this Clip shortly

[@bluebubble13]

I love this steel tongue drum :) The way it looks and sounds

[@JonathanNeumann]

Hi! Please contact the manufacturer through their website. liquid-light-acoustics.net

[@raynlaze1339]

Hey you made a part 1 and part 2 of the fingerstyle tutorial, could you also cover the rest like a part 3 for 1:00? And a part 4 for the ending @ 1:33 and onward? :D

[@JonathanNeumann]

sooooo basically the whole thing? :) Give me some time ;)

[@raynlaze1339]

@@JonathanNeumann yes please, would be awesome! 😁

[@joeashcroft3835]

I must watch this video at least 2 times a week what an amazing piece of music… what scale is this drum?

[@JonathanNeumann]

thank you very much! The scale is called "Ursa Minor" (C / G, G#, C, D, D#, F, G, G#, C, D)

[@ninjawolfx2329]

I just got one of these, and i wanna figure out songs and stuff to play

[@JonathanNeumann]

Congratulations! I hope you will have as much fun with your drum as I have with mine :) As far as I know, there are not that many tutorials on specific songs for this specific drum. If you are interested in learning the main pattern of this improvisation, I just uploaded a tutorial. Cheers! :)

[@chris6969-bz5bt]

Bonjour Où je pourrais m'en procurer un svp ...? Gratitude

[@JonathanNeumann]

@@chris6969-bz5bt Bonjour ! Dans la description de la vidéo, il y a un lien.

[@ionutjbk]

wow, that was very impressive!

[@JonathanNeumann]

Thank you!

[@yvandobranovich5347]

Génial.

[@ГансШнайдер-ь5ь]

великолепно.Очень нравится)

[@JonathanNeumann]

Спасибо!

[@Owl90]

This is fantastic!

[@ashleyeugenidoesart]

728 new like WOW I LOVE IT! I really adore your led lights glowing out on those beautiful interesting patterns on your steel tongue drum. I love your melodies so awesome and wonderful to listen. So enjoyable.😊😊😊😍😍😍😍😍😍👍👍👏👏👏👂🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶💜

[@marcpompette7431]

Hey man, the audio sounds wicked good...what kind of mic did you use? Suggestions?

[@JonathanNeumann]

Thank you! If I remember correctly, I used one Neumann TLM103 in this recording. I would recommend the Rode NT5 matched pair - they aren´t super expensive (as far as mics go...) and well suited for recording these instruments.

[@marcpompette7431]

@@JonathanNeumann Ahhh well that explains it lmao I think a Neumann is a little out of my price range 😅 but I do have a Rode and an SM57 kicking around here somewhere I'll mess with. Thanks!👍

[@Conceptsplitter]

Bbbeeeeeutifull ❣️🔥❣️🔥

[@smollsquishytaeil]

I was looking at getting cus it reminds me of the space drum but I wanted to hear the different keys

[@JonathanNeumann]

SmolSquishyTaeil Hi! I have more videos with different tunings on my channel, if you‘d like to check them out. Otherwise the manufacturer has videos on his website, too.

[@danadme]

amazing!

[@JonathanNeumann]

Thank you! 😊

[@Marsy3112]

W O W

[@Oxart_On]

That's pretty cool and you are actually very good with this instrument ! Just be careful, we can hear you breathing during the video, but It's just a little advice, nothing bad ; ) Love It !

[@JonathanNeumann]

Oxart thanks a lot for your feedback! I‘ll be sure to be more carefull with my next recording

[@iamkamx5172]

This is really amazing, could you please recommend any cheaper tongue drums that might sound the same or showcase some? Maybe the new hluru 9 note.

[@JonathanNeumann]

Thank you! I would really love to test, play and showcase more tongue drums - and making the videos surely won´t be a problem. It´s just that I do neither have a sponsor, nor do I have a considerable income from my videos. I would have to buy all the drums I test, which would just be too expensive... as you know, even the cheaper ones aren´t exactly "cheap". :) I´m currently not aware of a drum that sounds anything like the Perseus - There are however more affordable models made by this manufacturer.

[@iamkamx5172]

@@JonathanNeumann Yes this tongue drum sounds magical and in the future if I had the budget I will definitely go for something like the Perseus model. In the end I bought a 14 inch 9 notes hluru tongue drum. Its a fairly cheap option and sounds good as well, will make for a great beginner tongue drum I hope. Your skills are amazing, Im sure some big tongue drum or hand pan makers would love to have you showcase their instruments. Hope it works out for you!

[@leonieharry2941]

Hello, toll gespielt und sehr schön deine Idee die Drum zu beleuchten! Ist das eine pentatonische, also 5 Ton, in C-Dur? LG aus Wien

[@JonathanNeumann]

Hallo Leonie! Vielen Dank! Hexatonisch Moll - die Noten findest Du in der Beschreibung 🙂

[@reboot6854]

FINGER STYLE IS THE AMAZING & BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! so.. What is the title of this song? your original?

[@JonathanNeumann]

Thank you! Like most of my videos this is improvised. I think of a reoccuring main pattern and improvise around it 🙂

[@Harshal_2510]

❤❤❤❤

[@Avtoushko]

😍🌟

[@it0mahawk]

Just bought myself one earlier today. Can’t wait to play with it. Where can I purchase the sheet music for this?

[@JonathanNeumann]

Congratulations! I’m sure You will love it! I actually improvised a lot in this one, but I can make a video, where I explain the main pattern, if that would help.

[@it0mahawk]

Jonathan Neumann it seems like the layout is similar to that of a Steel Pan, could be wrong though! Also I’d love a video about that if you have the time!

[@JonathanNeumann]

​@@it0mahawk Hi again - it´s taken a bit of time... well maybe a bit more than a bit - but I finally uploaded the video. I hope it´s still relevant to you :)

[@it0mahawk]

@@JonathanNeumann i will take a look thank you!!!

[@____sk8____]

I'd want to see this guy play through the fire and flames lmao.

[@stephanieredden8861]

How do you know what to buy please? So smooth.

[@JonathanNeumann]

Hi and thanks for your comment! What are you looking for exactly?

[@walshy2116]

I’ll bet you just about work yourself into a trance with that sound and those lights.

[@JLRO7]

This tune feels familiar, is this a known piece or something you just played off the cuff?

[@JonathanNeumann]

I improvised 🙂

[@leandrew7844]

could you please play the song "the sound of silence" ? thank you

[@dragon-7]

Where did you get this tounge drum I World like one just like it

[@JonathanNeumann]

Please check the description 😉

[@sherwinmcalpin3709]

Peaceful music

[@Stiivgraliko]

could I perhaps use this as a part of my sound design project? just a hobby of mine. i would of course credit you

[@JonathanNeumann]

Of course! Please share it once you are finished I would be glad to see it 🙂

[@Stiivgraliko]

@@JonathanNeumann its an audio scene of a crowded scifi bazaar where this would be like a street performance in the background