The world sends us garbage, we send back music: Favio Chavez at TEDxAmsterdam

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Favio Chávez worked as an ecological technician at the largest garbage dump in Asunción, Paraguay. There he became aware that especially the children of the recyclers needed something positive. One man's trash is another man's music and now, children in his music education programme learn to make instruments from recycling material and, in those instruments they play Mozart and Beethoven, just like any other music student around the world.
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[@justynamroczek8538]

Amazing! Thank you 🥰

[@sallyturner8721]

This is so inspirational. I grew up privileged, my parents bought me beautiful instruments. I loved playing, and music is a huge part of my life. To see these kids playing instruments made of recycled trash that sound so beautiful? Amazing. Just shows how the creative, musical spirit will shine through in the darkest places. Bravo!

[@suzansuzan1960]

This is the best thing I have seen in a long time, truly amazing... Millions of people should watch this

[@herenafabiola8794]

No tengo palabras, me regresan la fe en los seres humanos. Bendiciones.

[@robertprice9052]

I was moved to tears, partly because of the music but mostly by the beauty of the human spirit

[@petrysialeroux8316]

Very inspiring!

[@zzzut]

Favio Chávez deserves the Nobel Peace Prize.

[@brigittevercez2918]

Absolutely !

[@csb5822]

Yes he does! 🙂

[@debbiebutoleanu46]

Definetely!!!!!!

[@antonbrum5492]

i am so amazed by these young people who came from poverty, now using their wonderful skills to produce wonderful music and using recycled material. Very tearful.

[@akwan4925]

What an amazing gift these peoples have. They deserve the standing applause from audiences.

[@jacobcrochet-dore379]

Absolutely, exquisite and awe inspiring!

[@delsi1204]

They are from my country and I'm so proud of them and as Berta Rojas(one of the best guitarist of Paraguay)said this is the best thing that had happened to Paraguay in a long time.

[@Sadagez]

me too, it's nice to see them around the world! chegustaiterei!

[@brigittevercez2918]

Hola, me gustaría saber si esta orquesta sigue existiendo y si se ha imitado en otras ciudades de Paraguay?

[@JulioCesarArceDavalos]

​@@brigittevercez2918 sigue vigente, el sábado pasado actuaron como teloneros de Alejandro Sanz en Buenos Aires.

[@chauntentori]

Tears flowing! Pure love.

[@lindagonzalezholmann5173]

Heard this video a couple of days ago and I was spechless!!! Just like to say that the Power of Love has neither limitations nor barriers or frontiers... is the Power of God in action. My respect and admiration to Favio Chavez for his humanitarian work, helping their fellow brothers and sisters to became better human beings. May God bless him and all those children.

[@yenimaldonado6981]

Orgullo de nuestro hermoso Paraguay

[@rsjrican3031]

This is so AMAZING!! Favio Chavez saw children playing in garbage and decided to start music school. Orchestra of kids playing instruments made of trash.

[@scruffysasquatch5147]

☮️🤍🎶👍 amazing efford, great skill, this is what we all should do with the world..

[@ingridennis3968]

So awesome. Who says a person can't change the world. This man came to their world and changed it for the better. God is good.

[@csb5822]

Amen!!!

[@davidsevenbros3065]

Reduced to tears when when the young man played a Bach partita on his recycled cello, as sweet a sound as I've heard in a while. And the ensemble was magnificent. Bravo!!!

[@sergioj.campos2259]

His words brogh me to remember Jorge Peña Gen 's words : no matter the quality of the instrument but the importance to be in the hands of children full of passion to play it...

[@sergioj.campos2259]

Jorge Peña Hen...

[@MrUli39]

Esto me ha hecho llorar como loco, qué increíble!!!

[@joaquimsiu8308]

Truly inspirational and brought tears to my eyes....Well done...

[@freddyvzquz]

estupenda labor la de todas y cada una de las personas que hacen realidad el sueño de esos niños, Dios los bendiga grandemente hoy y siempre

[@juanamado9508]

This video shouldn't even have a thumbs down button.

[@MateodeYankeeParaguay]

from my country and a proud supporter of this project :) many blessings to such an inspirational bunch!

[@ryanxu5341]

I cried my eyes out...

[@fidlyfufuclayton3638]

This rocks!!!

[@TadeoDerlisOzuna]

Simplemente Alucinante!!!!! Es increible lo que están logrando estos chicos, con esfuerzo, sacrificio y convicción, demostrando que si uno quiere, puede hacer magia con tan poco!!!! Felicitaciones a esta gran orquesta del Cateura!!! Son un orgullo para el Paraguay!!!! Gracias por impresionar y emocionar al mundo!!!!!

[@28peruvian]

Bach would be so proud of such an amazing accomplishment

[@christinaaquino3334]

this touchin my heart.jesus spoke to me years back there r many children in india sth america poor with music gifts that he wants to raise up.music teachers help them learn excel in music please.

[@doodlebugcandiecane]

I have never really given thought to what if my voice were suddenly rendered where I couldn't use my voice for song!! I sat and cried through this entire video thinking about that very possibility and watching the struggle of each and every one of these people doing just that, STRUGGLE! I am so thankful for my gift of song and need to be more aware that my gifts are freely given and could at any time be taken away from me just as they were given! It takes a special person to do what this man has done directing and instructing these people and I pray they continue to sing! He also has a gift of compassion and sometimes that is the most overlooked spiritual gift there is in this world! I wish goodness and love to all who read this and never forget there is a higher power that loves you beyond what you could ever imagine and all you have to do is call upon him by name and he will be there! Love and Light Candie!

[@PrendetealaSalsa]

Inspirador! Emocionante! Mi Paraguay querido!

[@fernandoalmader9819]

Great performance.

[@moabsh]

This is really a lesson that we are who create the happiness for ourselves and inlight our lives. And to Belivet that our destiny is already there waiting for us

[@LauraMosqueira]

Amazing! Mi Paraguay querido! Rohayuhu Paraguay!

[@ipsimamora9752]

How sweet is the sound! The sound of love and positivity. Keep up the excellent work!

[@howardheadingiii3490]

words will never express how amazing that truly was...

[@rosevartesouza926]

Just one comment: How could anyone rate "don't like" such an inspiring and moving video?

[@ripjjjsphrbggsk6292]

that was Yamaha's President, CEO and Sales Manager acc,

[@RebelRobotics]

I agree

[@JairoAgama777]

THose people are sad, without passion to live, without soul.

[@howlandowlle7953]

The good thing is how they make themselves known (they can't resist) so its easy to just step around them on the way to better things.

[@devicex62]

trolls

[@pottythepirate]

So inspirational, this is one of the most beautiful stories of Human perseverance and determination.

[@debw.1395]

Beautiful! What a blessing!

[@henrickpaulvictor5011]

I'm inspired so much about their idea ...very .inspirational to the world.. and exceptional !!!!

[@davidcasto8233]

Such a beautiful sentiment

[@barbarajardim4246]

BRAVOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@andreassitompul7217]

this is what the world needs for the next hundred years

[@UFEZELA]

Why is it that such beautiful music can be played by youngsters on instruments made from the trash people throw away in far-off Paraguay, yet here in South Africa there is no such incentive to inspire kids to do the same and so better themselves???

[@Bremflux]

Just watched Landfill Harmonic on HBO Latin. Didn't understand much but got the point and was absolutely blown away!

[@gabriels4258]

Gracias por algo tan bello!!! Capacidad para transformar adversidades en oportunidades para dar lo mejor...Un gran abrazo a estos hermano sudamericanos desde la Argentina. Los abrazo y les deseo lo mejor!!!!!

[@abelardogutierrez7051]

Es emocionante verr CON QUE POCO SE.LOGRA TANTO! . Sera que debemos emular un poco a quienes , siendo nuestros vecinos, nos marcan el sendero de donde estan los verdaderos valores de nuestra sociedad, y adonde debemos recurrir, para evitar que, tomen un sendero equivocado aquellos que, por defecto o ausencia de conduccion, corren riesgos socjales, pero se convierten en automatas de votacion IMPUESTA?

[@aaronguenther5217]

Muy bien, Saludo deste Canada .Ncido en Paraguay .Nos vemos en Winkler Manitoba Canada .en Mayo 2014 . Dios te Bendiga

[@noeliagodoy6216]

Bravo Paraguay mi gran país felicidades chicos seguirán creciendo mas y mas alto con la dulce melodía de esa maravillosa orquesta

[@brigittevercez2918]

¿Qué es de esta orquesta hoy en 2021? ?Sigue existiendo? ¿Fue imitada en otros lugares?

[@aznpridex18]

simply amazing.... tears in my eyes the whole time

[@Mr.BPositive74]

It was inspirational, the music rendered touched my heart... God bless these young people.

[@jaztis]

Todas las felicitaciones y admiración a este hermoso proyecto, su mentor y los y las intérpretes. Realmente creo que Bach amaría la interpretación del preludio de su Suite para cello. Un abrazo desde Buenos Aires

[@henrickpaulvictor5011]

I't truly heart melting..

[@jessica8391]

Please come to San Francisco! Beautiful music!

[@iredsky4482]

Lord God of heaven and earth...bless their talents greatly... Amen.

[@cellonpot]

What an achievement on the cello playing - noted that Bach prelude sped up due to time limit.

[@MerlijnTwaalfhoven]

It was just AMAZING and beautiful!!!

[@veritaethannitah7798]

Bellisima bellisima la orchesta Dios los sigua prosperando! HERMOSO

[@vecernicek2]

This cello sounds better than the one I played when I was a kid

[@tillyjones1942]

That cello sounds better than my own! Wow! This is so inspiring!

[@CARLOSSILVA-kh1ni]

..... exemplo de sensibilidade ambiental .

[@karipngrdgz8972]

Beautiful! q gran inspiración!

[@joshtamargoderothschild2420]

stand up and clap!!!!!

[@lydialutz]

Me encanta

[@KalanYore]

Luv it and shared it on a few social networks...I have been aware of their story and glad to see them perform...

[@tr3vidog]

i love this

[@pngebhardt]

This is beautiful.

[@edgarpy1088]

Gracias Favio Chavez, excelente jóvenes. Gracias.

[@cliffyhayson]

Simply amazing! God's method with man is applied here. Unclean,imperfect etc. human -beings CAN and is being used by God to extend and expand His Kingdom.

[@FB815]

Exactly!

[@gasparsancoche3049]

Clifford Landers God has nothing to do with it.

[@pancake2442]

Instrumentos guau frescos que deseo que pueda hacer uno

[@carmendom9862]

Are they performing in Paraguay? I'd love to see them. This was so moving.

[@calebb3869]

this is inspirational

[@Nadiennan]

Sois estupendos! Gracias por cambiar el mundo!

[@SofiaMinAhJonsson]

Fantastic!

[@Danyimparable]

Simplemente Maravilloso !!!!

[@velascuracao1136]

Awesome!

[@maryannyutzy4321]

Like a few others, I only heard about this from Our Daily Bread’s devotional on March 26th. Is there somewhere that we could go for updates as to what is happening now?

[@FB815]

Amazing

[@benitomm7508]

A-ma-zing!

[@joselinecarreno5266]

[@atiyakarim2234]

THAT WAS FANTASTIC!!! MUEY BIEN! ;D

[@jinfengxu9725]

so inspiring, Bravo!

[@MasterP48HD]

if they played trash metal that would be just perfect :D

[@garfiangantara6273]

HAHAHA u got me dude

[@Moncho1245]

Great idea!

[@carmendom9862]

Haha. They played with Metallica... maybe next?

[@victorarielramirezg.-facem7138]

They already played with Metallica in Colombia you can find the video in KZbin.

[@willieclark2256]

Please please please put up plans to make these instruments.

[@channelmmarcus]

Our detritus converted into music: it's impossible ask for better!

[@olgamolen6978]

I can only Imagine the treasures in the american recycles can do.

[@tracyburleson5415]

WOW!!!!!

[@christinaaquino3334]

my creator raisin up musician from this nation.

[@annettem2690]

This is amazing! ❤

[@bobsherwood5648]

Absolutely incredible!! What is that tune called?

[@nickchia5600]

It's called Bach cello suite no 1 in G

[@stoplivinginthepast1470]

Great example of Gods grace. He takes trash and turns it into beauty. Look at the story of Rehab in Hebrews 11

[@etniko]

Ya right. Why god allow that level of poverty in the first place?

[@MrDontAsk3]

So that God's work can be shown in their life. John 9:3

[@henrickpaulvictor5011]

i'm amazed.

[@peterhilton8350]

Non sequitur.

[@Soujiki]

英語の先生が見ろよって言われて来た人〜？

[@Elweydelascarnesasadas]

Rohayhu Paraguay :)

[@raulmoreno5878]

👏👏👏👏👏❤️

[@ronilynamaranto7131]

I am moved. :'(

[@clemmcguinness1087]

yes

[@chuboskyrivera1445]

its joven and you know what time it is disco time

[@stalinmorocho1389]

Lo entiendo

[@fmflores2000]

That's why I don't believe in evolution. Evolution does not appreciate and create this kind of passion for music.

[@JorgeClavero]

I can see in this video poor people with class and in the comments trash humans throwing the shit they have in their hearts and soul.

[@abdulsattartkhary826]

عشقی

[@christinaaquino3334]

bueno musios

[@huyamhaleem9618]

honestly puts Yamaha to shame

[@madeatta6684]

lol