Vocal Coach Reacts to THE HU for the FIRST TIME - Wolf Totem (Official Music Video)

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I have never heard anything like this band! Today we're listening to The HU perform Wolf Totem. They're described as a Mongolian folk metal band, and yes, that includes Mongolian throat singing!
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[@chirag9754]

The hu is only band that make you feel proud to be Mongolian even if you are not Mongolian 😂

[@johan.ohgren]

Heck, I bet even people in countries conqured by Mongolia feel a little mongolian..

[@718EngrCo]

Their Mongol ancestors would be proud!

[@XtreeM_FaiL]

There is a good chance that you are direct descendant of the Khengis Khan. ;)

[@jasonskeans3327]

@@XtreeM_FaiL only because he raped so many women

[@XtreeM_FaiL]

@@jasonskeans3327 Yes. Cause and effect.

[@catherinemurphy9726]

Short note: they're all graduates of the State music academy and most of them have Master's degrees. The gent with the loose rock star hair was a professor there,

[@edwardwwait]

Isn't it amazing that it doesn't matter that it isn't in English... Music is such a bridge between people! 🎶

[@tilochristen637]

*You are 100% right about that!*

[@jamescurfman3284]

Absolutely.

[@Rosannasfriend]

Yeah, I haven’t care in years about lyrics. I listen to a lot of singers who sang in different languages.

[@jamescurfman3284]

@@Rosannasfriend :)

[@PeoplecallmeLucifer]

@@Rosannasfriend same . I do look up the lyrics because I do wanna know what people are singing about but songs like Coraline or Torna a casa by Maneskin or somethng like katyusha, tri martolod and Ej Sokoli you can understand just by the tone of the singers voice

[@benjamingardner3314]

I love how versatile heavy metal is. Cultures around the world are preserving traditions, poems, and even languages through the use of metal.

[@davewright8206]

agreed , i like the evidence of their particular culture is very evident, proud people ,how it should be

[@shawmiserix404]

@@davewright8206 pop music has evident culture in it the culture of los angeles and all the drugs sex and rich fucks that live there where most of those i'd hasten to say "artists" make the money they do off of their tiny first world problems

[@shawmiserix404]

well atleast american pop

[@BananLord]

​​@@shawmiserix404 USA and Canada have no culture of their own and the natives are losing their own

[@shawmiserix404]

@@BananLord go read the definition of culture

[@zorigooleo]

All The Hu members have a classical background. They are so awesome. As a Mongolian, I really like your reaction. Next time please react to "The Great Chinggis Khaan" or "Sugaan Essena"

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

They got short docus on their channel for each member. Really cool.

[@williamsporing1500]

The acoustic song they did on the Jason Ellis show is amazing too!

[@craigcolduck2077]

I am addicted to 'Sugaan Essena'. I play it all day on loop sometimes. It's amazing.

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

@@craigcolduck2077 txs for the tip

[@bobbieparker7380]

@@williamsporing1500 It was outstanding!!!!

[@Whippy99]

I’m a huge fan of The Hu. Their music transcends perfectly, despite being so unique and in Mongolian. When they ‘whistle’ as well as sing at the same time is mind blowing.

[@glenchapman3899]

It is the sign of good music, when something can transcend cultural boundaries

[@jmartin4396]

OMG! the look on your face when the song actually started. Outstanding! As stated earlier, "Song of Women" is a MUST featuring Lizzy Hale.

[@TheVocalyst]

I'll check it out!

[@erikturner3180]

I second the motion to watch Song of Women. It's a great blend of languages and genres.

[@MaltGambit]

If you check Song of Women out, do pay attention to the Sygyt whistles-style going on near the middle and end of the song, still the most elusive style for me as an informal student, some days I have it and some I don't....but if the human soul has a sound....it is unequivocally that.

[@gogglebox2427]

Yes, I'm not the greatest fan of the collaboration with Jackoby Shaddix, as it seemed too skewed to him, with them backing him... on their own song. But the collaborations with Lzzy Hale, and From Ashes to New are both true collaborations. Other Mongolian singers.. Tengger/Tengri (Heaven😢) and Ayunga/Ayanga (Big brother). 😢

[@evanflynn4680]

Their song "Yuuve Yuuve Yu" is great too. A higher tempo beat, makes you want to dance. They also did a song for the soundtrack of Star Wars: Fallen Order called "Sugaan Essena" that is a really good one. You can tell why they picked these guys for a scifi game soundtrack, they sound almost otherworldly.

[@jamescurfman3284]

This is when they got NOTICED and went viral. They are totally professional level and have continued to improve in music and their production. They did an OST for one of the biggest Star Wars video games. They have also covered Metallica's song, Sad But True, but The Hu translated the lyrics to Mongolian. The cover has a sound somewhat like Wolf Totem because they kept their traditional instruments in it as well as singing in their own language. Metallica had only the highest praise for the cover these guys made. It's truly an amazing song and then The Hu made a FANTASTIC Music Video for it that tells a different story than the original MV told.

[@raltusgaming]

They have stated that the story is related to Mongolia. More specifically the gold mines and the land around them.

[@jamescurfman3284]

@@raltusgaming Yup. And how short-sighted greed can be damaging to the environment and mess everything up for everybody. A plea for change before it's too late.

[@theodoremichotte8364]

OOOOOH I KNEW I HEARD THE BAND'S VOICE SOMEWHERE. Ty so much for clearing that up, I always forgot to check up on who did the first music you hear in the game xD

[@jamescurfman3284]

@@theodoremichotte8364 Glad I could help. :)

[@sharpe34]

Her shocked and confused wonderment at the first play through. That's why music is so special. It speaks to people even if the words are not understood.

[@calibadgerdude6082]

Love this band. There's something that is so primal to their music that just grabs me by the guts. Their first album is good, but man their second album is absolute fire! No sophomore slump for these guys.

[@thevocalcrone]

I was working in a mental health facility and struggling to connect with one of the residents with multiple mental health and intellectual disabilities. he was also unable to walk and quite isolated from the other residents. I struggled to find a 'key' to building connection with him and one day as I was walking to his unit, i heard his metal music. I went back and grabbed a lap top and introduced him to the HU and this song. Instant connection between us after that. He became a HU addict.

[@jackikilliany2222]

Saw a bio about them, most if not all are music/cultural teachers at university in Mongolian capitol. They're phenomenal live!

[@edwardlansdowne291]

I too loved this for the sheer originality of the sound. I looked at those bikers bopping away in the backround and thought "O yeah, they're Ghengis Khans home boys ! "

[@chriso6719]

They are outstanding live. Saw them open for Halestorm last year. One of 3 songs redone with new English lyrics and guest singers. This with Papa Roach's Jacoby Shaddix. Yuve Yuve Yu with Danny Case(From Ashes to New) and Song of Women with Lzzy Hale (Halestorm) Traditional Mongolian instruments combined with standard guitar, bass, and drums. And the rock/metal combined with Mongolian folk. 8 total members, 4 regular and 4 touring. Gala and Enkush - Morin Khuur and throat singing. Jaya- throat singing , Tumur Hhuur (jaw harp), Tsuur (end blown flute) Temka -Tovshuur(3 string played like a guitar) 4 touring members Ono -percussion Jamba - guitar Davaa - bass Odko - drums

[@BatuWeretiger]

Halestorm rocks too. that must have a great show

[@cranboogie]

Chris O, hi, buddy! 🌀🌀🌀👋👋👋

[@chriso6719]

@@cranboogie Hey.. Happy Holidays to you.🤘🤘

[@bobbieparker7380]

They are fabulous live. They continue to improve with each World Tour.

[@eriklerougeuh5772]

are you sure The Hu opened for Halestorm ? i though Halestorm were ending for The Hu instead :p

[@Mikedeela]

My two year old grandson loves The Hu. He dances to them all day. I have heard them so much that he expects me to do the throat singing on command. I do my best.

[@sadfaery]

The original music video does have English subtitles if you press the CC icon. It makes the impact even more powerful.

[@tilochristen637]

*I have been a fan of The HU for a very long time, they are unique with their special music.*

[@lexistential]

part of what's especially interesting to me is the ability to switch into it so seamlessly. since kargyraa (the style he's using here) requires a fairly specific tongue position in the back of your mouth (as far as I understand it anyway - there may be multiple methods. that's how I do it), some sounds like /k/ or /t/ are either impossible or require an immense amount of tongue control. to sing actual lyrics and immediately fall back into throat singing AND hit the right note with both the voice and the overtone is extremely impressive. clearly years and years and years of practice there.

[@TheVocalyst]

Yes!! I had no idea there was a specific tongue position, but it's amazing how he switches back and forth between the two styles.

[@aandrus2169]

Respect!!

[@papatinpan]

I saw them live & it was amazing!! I'm friends with the venue manager & he said that has been the only band completely without ego & were very humble & gracious. They asked him if it would be OK when they tour America again, to come be hosted in that venue again. His jaw was dropping His reaction, "HELL YEAH"

[@andrewparson9832]

seen these guys in concert, they're amazing!

[@EpochalNull]

The Hu are amazing, their music really hits a strange, almost "primal" button in the soul that feels like it tethers us all together in a powerful, ancient art. Really, I think throat singing can be beautiful or powerful depending on how it's done, and I really love when others have an appreciation for it. It blows my mind when people think it's ugly or if they mock it, I'm so glad you were just so taken by the song you had to go back entirely and hear the beginning again!

[@willscott445]

Saw then playing live a couple of weeks ago in Scotland and if you think they sound amazing just wait till you FEEL the music....absolutely unbelievable!

[@johnmackrory8306]

Saw them live in Birmingham last year, amazing! The whole room vibrates with the bass.

[@KitsuneCoaching]

I was at their concert in Melbourne Australia best concert I have ever been to

[@grunthostheflatulent9649]

This lights a fire in every man's heart. No matter where you're from. It speaks to a long sleeping part of me.

[@michaeltyler4034]

The driving beat combined with the Mongol-Tuvan throat singing, is da bomb! It’s so beyond cool.

[@michaelbrown5725]

Saw The Hu at Tivoli in Brisbane Australia just before the 'pandemic'. Last band to play live in Brisbane for a couple of years thanks to the mandates. They were awesome. Can't wait to see them again.

[@pdegan2814]

The Hu are amazing. This song is off their first album, "The Gereg", which is great. And their second album "Rumble Of Thunder" is even better! "This Is Mongol" and "Black Thunder" have several good live videos on KZbin, and usually get a good crowd response. "Shireg Shireg" and "Mother Nature" are two of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard by any artist, and also tend to sound good when performed live.

[@lindataylor6362]

Primal. Tribal. Hypnotic. Love The Hu!!

[@HalfUnder]

Been a massive fan of these guys for years and finally got to see them live with Megadeth a few months back. Was one of the best concerts I've been to. Let's not forget that The Hu also created a language for the song they did for the Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order game.

[@fredrickjames1247]

The surprise on your face when they started singing was priceless! And then after the inititial shock value subsided, it was enjoyable watching you nodding your head to the captivating drumbeat in a tribal like chanting feel. I did laugh out loud thinking "They got her, she's hooked and now a fan of The Hu!" I know I'm late to the party on this one and I agree to a lot of the other comments before me. Please react to The HU feat Lzzy Hale of Halestorm | Song of Women. One little suggestion, react and release this on Mother's Day 2024, I feel that would be awesome!

[@user-zn1sz2rb2l]

No so many singers bands there are Hu just one of them🎉 I love old Mongolian songs ❤

[@clayschuetz899]

You are analyzing the vocals , but I see in your eyes and expressions, you had the same reaction that I had the very first time I heard them. It reaches within you and literally you are enthralled in its magic, I felt almost literally empowered and filled with this energy inside, that's what it did to me, what it made me feel. Lovely seeing someone else's appreciation of it, especially when my friends could not at all appreciate it . BTW I hope you've seen the rest of their videos, they have become one of my favorites to listen to.

[@e.t.6496]

They made me learn how to throat sing. I didn't even know it was a thing till I heard them for the first time!

[@PhillipSmithstargazer]

Wow, this group so different, how come I haven't heard off them, I am left wanting more

[@tdmveenstra7590]

I love how concentrated & fascinated your look is!

[@Sp00kyM0thTTV]

Saw these guys in concert last year and it was an experience I'll never forget. You'll have goosebumps the whole show, they're just such a powerhouse in their own respect.

[@crueman78]

That beginning reaction was the absolute best reaction Ive ever seen!! You just didn’t know what to think about that one. That was fantastic!

[@susanfarley1332]

Wow! That singing with that music was perfect. I prefer to be able to understand the lyrics in a song but the growly vocals in a song called Wolf Totem was perfect. Now I want to hear more!

[@LittleAltar]

Love the Hu - that throat singing and those traditional instruments with metal works so well.

[@thecremeegg]

This track is epic on a good sound system, I love listening to it in the car

[@AdaKitten]

Your face probably looked like mine the first time I heard them. I was stunned! Loved your reaction

[@xrcs2002]

The expression of shock when the vocals start :)

[@kathleenmcgill1375]

I adore when traditional voice/ instruments are brought forward into R&R! These guys do it so very well!

[@ZalliJP]

The Hu have just finished a world tour. There are a lot of videos of their live performances which absolutely fantastic ❤️🖤🇲🇳🔥🔥🔥🥰🥰🥰😍😍😍

[@MrGravylegs]

The HU are so amazingly cool!! Nothing like what they’re doing exists in the states!

[@whywouldigivemyrealname5162]

The first time I ever heard The Hu was live at a 5 finger death punch concert and my wife and just looked at each other and said, "Holy shit. These guys are fucking awesome."

[@stevemolina8801]

I saw them LIVE, Blew me away!

[@octaveachebelle795]

I had the chance and privilege to seeing them on live in France... It was absolutely amazing. A unic experience, for ever in my mind and soul !!!

[@BarbaraSouthard-er4df]

Your face was so expressive. You looked so surprised. Loved your reaction.

[@lorit.3007]

There is a concert on KZbin that was in Dallas Texas.. Very good sound quality.. worth the listen for sure

[@happyguy61]

Fascinating use of modern & traditional instruments and imagery. The rhythmic beat was also quite catchy.

[@mrlawton75]

This is the best type of reaction. Honest, succinct, and it allows the song to be the star. Thank you. I've been a Hu fan for a few years. I've taken my sons to see them 3 times and we are going again in September. Hu are truly an experience. They are different studio to acoustic to live and it's amazing.

[@Elle_Gee]

I worked at a music venue and was asked to work the show because they sold more tickets the day of the show. Had never heard of them, fell in love with them. Have seen them in an outdoor venue since - and that was even better. They are dynamic live. I have not heard a bad song yet.

[@markholmes2023]

I saw The Hu at the Download Festival UK 2019, at the time they only had 3 songs on KZbin and their album The Gereg had just come out. I was down the front for their set. The band had a major WTF! moment when the crowd of 5000 people in the tent they were playing in started singing along to Yuve Yuve Yu. As this was one of their first gigs outside Mongolia and it was at the major UK festival for rock music.

[@leeland3481]

Check out their new video, Mother Nature with the LP. You can find a listing of The Hu in concert on Live Nation and Ticketmaster. Thanks for sharing your reaction.

[@ajs5101]

I love the look on your face the first 3 minutes, like all the rest of us the first time we heard them

[@mohanish3169]

Honest reaction, thank you so much!

[@margielaforce7079]

I seen them live at Buzzfest, Houston, 5/28/22. All day event. Short set. However, you listen with your body, not so much your ears. Lots of energy coming from these amazing gentlemen. True immersion.

[@rasputinsorphan1260]

I saw these guys LIVE! They opened for Megadeth and Five Finger Death Punch. Fantastic performance by the Hu for sure

[@NativeNewMexican]

Saw them on tour with Five Finger Death Punch and some other bands, they were easily my favorite. Great show, great energy, great drums.

[@mariafigueroa235]

Verdaderamente difícil encontrar buena música pero aquí finalmente una gema escondida 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Hoosieryakcats]

"Throat singing" or overtone singing is fascinating to listen to . Experiencing it live is mind blowing , when done right you can feel the sound even without amplification .

[@kevindavidbourgeois4478]

That's how I got hooked exactly how she did it replay replay

[@racheldebasitis8184]

I was made aware of The Hu about 2 years ago and I've been following them ever since. I got to see them in concert this past summer. They put on quite a show, and it was awesome. I absolutely love The Hu!

[@Hail_Grimnir]

Music to ready a warrior's spirit 💪The Hu are keeping an ancient tradition alive and noticed.

[@davehackett8848]

Many are members of the Mongolian national symphony, all classicaly trained.

[@johnghiglione2641]

I just discovered them on Friday when I was on Tic Tok and this was the first song I ever heard from them. I have been listening to them a lot since I discovered them on Friday. I believe they just started a US Tour or are about start it. I am planning on going to see them live when they are in my city where I reside. I have a band you should check out that does throat singing and they are called NYTT Land. The song you should check out by them is called U-Gra. I have been listening to them for about a year and a half or so.

[@gerryradford4812]

Saw them recently live ,,,, O M G UTTERLY BLOWN AWAY ,,, they will MAKE HISTORY AT GLASTO ,,,, TRIBAL BRILLIANCE,,,,, seen hundreds of bands ,,, but they are truly INSPIRING!!!!! Watch them at Glasto ,,, BLOW THE STAGE AWAY HU !!!! Xx G

[@bobbiebastin5423]

Mongolian Throat Singing is so amazing, rock on!!!! MELODY of Liliac does Mongolian Throat Singing in their song Vertigo, live, she is unbelievable, so is the Hu!!!!

[@craigmorris4083]

Mongolian Heavy Metal. Who knew we needed more in out life, eh.

[@robertkerr9738]

I’ve seen them live twice and will see them every time I get the chance!

[@LUNAERIC]

Music makes us happy even though we are not the same country

[@SinApex]

I love how this song makes it sound like there's 50 people in the band, from all the instruments being played to all the layered vocals giving the impression of more singers.

[@lenenousi4965]

No youtube tenho me interessado bastante por assuntos da Mongólia e da China. História, filosofia, cultura, visão de mundo. O The Hu vi por acaso no KZbin, com a música "Yuve Yuve Yu", uma live acustica creio que numa embaixada ou algo assim. E foi amor a primeira vista. Pensei que fosse somente aquela música mas, quando logo em seguida busquei o canal deles, não tem nenhuma exceção, absolutamente todas as músicas são fortes, envolventes e marcantes demais. E as letras? Das que tinham legenda em inglês, falam do orgulho de ser Mongol - descendentes de Gengis Khan -, do respeito à Natureza, das relações simples no dia a dia. As vozes saídas diretamente da garganta, me remetem ao primitivo essencial do ser humano. Homens de cabelos longos, então, enchem meus olhos. As produções dos vídeos são de excelente qualidade. Tudo no The Hu, para mim, é envolvente. Até a marca. É um chamado a participar. Dá vontade de sair dançando e cantando onde estiver (às vezes me permito essas expressões). Enfim, eu ❤The Hu.

[@arnijonbaldursson2183]

They're also amazing live on stage. I heard them first when they were part of a Star Wars game music. I've loved this music for a few years LOVE FROM ICELAND

[@srudine]

So primal! So great! What a band. Love them. Tough song for a vocal coach to analyze.

[@Noridaii]

Title should read 'vocal coach stunned into perplexed but fascinated silence for duration of song'

[@sebrinalilje8057]

If you get the chance, see them live. They're amazing. There's a droning, hypnotic quality that just gets into your blood at the same time you want to head bang cuz it's still metal AF.

[@truthseekerhill4262]

I just figured it out!! I love them because they are so intense. It just draws you in and makes you feel there music. Yes it makes you want to be Mongolian and just join there tribe. 💞

[@djstraylight]

A treat for the future - The Hu ft Lzzy Hale. Don't even need the title. Won't be live but still an amazing performance.

[@obiecabella4985]

❤The Hu…….thank u 4 this…..& ur response was great🔥🙏❤oliver

[@nomusician4737]

"Look mum! It's a pony!" might have been the scariest thing a child could say 800-ish years ago.

[@ravenofroses]

love watching classically-trained singers/vocal coaches discover the hu! they really are a delight.

[@jbgutierrez5547]

I knew it their Mongolians, I cant understand the song, but it's awesome,.I like it

[@kathycorner8727]

I love seeing these voice coaches slowly start moving to the music 😍😅

[@johankaewberg9512]

The look of intensity in *your* face. Yes, this is very good.

[@madelaine6]

Love them.... the lyrics were amazing as well. Can totally see why they were feared in their time. I loved the instrumental parts as well.

[@redwoods7370]

Just listening to this music makes me feel stronger.

[@keion4768]

As a Guyanese im proud to be Mongolian ❤

[@mattgraham2835]

she needs to turn on subtitles because they sing in their native tongue just beautiful damn

[@donmorgan8103]

I really enjoyed them playing with Blue Man group

[@roblaw4554]

So many of my layers are provoked - Metalhead at my core, I LOVE THIS! As a professional warrior and amateur historian, I'm reminded that once upon a time, in many parts of the world, when someone in the village screamed "the Mongols are coming!"...this is who (HU) they were talking about... And, as a lifelong biker, I deeply embrace this! I love your reactions and look forward to watching as you continue to enjoy your journey! rl 🤘👹🤘

[@jayrhodes3766]

FULL BODY GOOSEBUMPS

[@Zaika_plays]

These guys are even more amazing live!! I had the privilege to see them, and they’re so good and it’s obvious they are having the time of their lives! Love that you loved it 😍

[@Shdwgeist1031]

love this band i really enjoyed your feedback

[@wiebl5266]

The beauty is in watching your authentic reaction; you're not trying to get attention or over-animating to show the audience your reaction (it's really distasteful watching other people's reaction videos--literally, my dinner crawl up my throat🤮) And your honest confession that you've done enough research gains you credibility. Thank YOU. Some of the short descriptions were en-point, and truly--less is much much more.

[@tommydeamon7657]

Even the chugglle of the motorcycles adds to that intense build

[@s.vidhyardhsingh3881]

6:52 oh man!!! That gave me chills!!! 🙌🏻👍🏻❤️

[@Plastikdoom]

Gotta say, love how at the begging the CC....just says foreign as the music starts with the hawk/eagle in the background, lol.

[@cameronscotyerian346]

Bethany, loved your reaction to this, I took a dive into this about a year ago, and discovered many styles depending on what country it came from. I kindly suggest a singer, Aryuna Nimaeve from the Buryatia region of Russia (east of Lake Baikal). "Erbed Sookhar", a Buryat folk song form what I gathered. The video is well done. She has done some concerts as well. Have fun!

[@livianegidius9772]

They are all acomplshed musicians withuniversity diploma under their belt. Fascinating