Three Rare Styles of Overtone Singing (Throat Singing)

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    The demonstration of ezengileer on "Seven Styles of Overtone Singing" is a less pure example of the traditional style than the one heard here. But as we all know, tradition is notoriously impure. Tradition is as about as pure as the air we breathe.

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  • @lexxypexxy2831
    @lexxypexxy2831 9 років тому +149

    I am perplexed how the human voice can produce this.

    • @lil_weasel219
      @lil_weasel219 4 роки тому

      overtones.
      and false chords

    • @danavillalobos1371
      @danavillalobos1371 2 роки тому

      U

    • @sethrenville798
      @sethrenville798 Рік тому +1

      The local instrument is, by far, the most complex of any instrument I could ever imagine, especially since there is no definitive guide showing that you are using the proper musculature, in the proper way, as you could tell by your finger placement with sax or piano, for example.
      Additionally, you have various sets of vocal folds, a significant amount of different resonant chambers, as well as a glottis, epiglottis, and tongue that can divert the flow of air from one to another, not to mention the different vowels.
      If you are interested in hearing some of the odd lengths the human voice can go to, listen to some of Mike Portnoy's stuff

    • @maisum3248
      @maisum3248 Рік тому

      Still perplexed ?

  • @guitardipu
    @guitardipu 9 років тому +131

    He has the clearest whistle undertone ever...its as if a flute is playing in the background...

    • @TheJXP5
      @TheJXP5 7 років тому +12

      He's awesome but Ana-Maria Hefele's undertone is not from this world.

    • @treblesix-five9627
      @treblesix-five9627 7 років тому +14

      TheJXP5 I agree. But Anne-Marie uses western overtone singing as opposed to Throat Singing.

    • @guitardipu
      @guitardipu 7 років тому +12

      TheJXP5 : Yes i have seen her videos and she has a stellar technique, she easily mimics the "autotune" effect in her overtones. But the reason, why I admire Alex is, he actually has mastered the Mongolian throat singing, you can also hear similar technique in Bhutanese Gompas (monasteries), the monks chants their mantras in a deepest baritone monotone voice, a very strong vibration. If you ever visit Mongolia, or Bhutan you will feel these vibes.

    • @lil_weasel219
      @lil_weasel219 4 роки тому +3

      @@TheJXP5 because she doesnt throat sing.

    • @pwnwin
      @pwnwin 3 роки тому

      That's overtone, but this is also 5 years old.

  • @Glenfuch
    @Glenfuch  13 років тому +74

    @LeeJamYam Yes, I am. I wanted to sing in a natural location, but it was rather hard to find a quiet place. The most quietude I could find was among the deceased. They didn't seem to mind.

    • @XmanSully
      @XmanSully 3 роки тому +1

      I am sure they enjoyed every bit of it

  • @wadehartley5085
    @wadehartley5085 8 років тому +217

    somebody is freaking out about the sounds in the cemetery

    • @TheJimmyp427
      @TheJimmyp427 8 років тому

      hahahaha

    • @pingwinluv
      @pingwinluv 7 років тому +2

      They be like "Ma! Ma! Its Jumanji!!!

    • @mattwest5460
      @mattwest5460 7 років тому +36

      I'm sure they have grave concerns

    • @BBKoVI
      @BBKoVI 6 років тому +2

      [rimshot]

    • @aresye
      @aresye 5 років тому +1

      @@mattwest5460 nice...

  • @iirelative9797
    @iirelative9797 10 років тому +30

    metal as fuck

    • @SimonStrohecker
      @SimonStrohecker 8 років тому

      ***** Try Tengger Cavalry then, that's exactly what they're doing!

  • @Subsandsoda
    @Subsandsoda 7 років тому +71

    2:50 you can still work as an auctioneer :D

  • @RachelD077
    @RachelD077 6 років тому +18

    lmaoo imagine visiting your dead grandma and hearing this faintly in the distance 😂😂😂

  • @bjake768
    @bjake768 9 років тому +166

    he sounds like my fish tank filter when its running low on water

  • @Glenfuch
    @Glenfuch  14 років тому +16

    @MrJBoma Yes, the vocal technique is identical to the subtone singing of Sardinian quartets. I have not heard much of the bass tenore voice that moves around melodically. The choirs do place lots of spiritual emphasis on the "quintina", which is the virtual fifth voice consisting entirely of harmonics. The quintina seems to appear out of thin air.

  • @Marol2137
    @Marol2137 9 років тому +97

    i'm stoned and this is so good

  • @conexant51
    @conexant51 10 років тому +10

    Alex, you've got to have been practicing a LOT, to get this good at OS. You (and I'm of course guessing) didn't learn this from a very early age, but started "later" in life, yet your efforts result in what I can only describe as the most crisp performance I've heard anywhere.
    You have now yet another admirer!

  • @kreishaoro
    @kreishaoro 12 років тому +12

    I respect the way you carry forward your teachers' culture through the words (in their language) that you use, and your humility in presenting it/disseminating it to others here. I trust you reached the proficiency you have because you really did listen good with more than just your ears. Thank you.

  • @mrmoss6881
    @mrmoss6881 12 років тому +6

    I am not "mystical" if you know what I mean, but I have had vivid dreams where I am singing like this fluently. Then I try (awake) and can't. Just had to tell someone who knows what Tuva is.And I admire you for talent and perseverance.

    • @sssdddd5143
      @sssdddd5143 2 місяці тому

      maybe it's memories from a previous life and the love for this carries on :)

  • @Eusantdac
    @Eusantdac 10 років тому +3

    2:51 Have that for your alarm clock lol (This is awesome by the way!)

  • @gmely7
    @gmely7 10 років тому +3

    This is a fantastic example of overtones and fundamentals for a Vocal Pedagogy class that I am taking. I also like your other video with the 7 types of tuvan throat singing. Thank you for these and please ignore the ignorance (tee-hee) of some of the other comments people have posted here.

  • @beatngo710
    @beatngo710 12 років тому +2

    Alex Glenfield is one of my new, best friends. Throat singing is one of the most relaxing things I've heard in a while...

  • @sant_vauls
    @sant_vauls 9 років тому +16

    i'm so shy to talk to to strangers in person. But I want to learn throat singing so badly!

  • @bovelakeyukon
    @bovelakeyukon 5 років тому +7

    Mr. Glenfield... YOU have MASTERED the resonance of the Northern Hemisphere! In the South, The Aboriginal Native Peoples use the 'Didgereedoo' to mimic the SAME resonance! YOU, Sir, are a Gem to Humankind, as are; the Aboriginies! Thank You, for your dedications! :-)

  • @mitaalqahtani
    @mitaalqahtani 9 місяців тому +1

    A true Master! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful gift. 💜

  • @Sunflowers159
    @Sunflowers159 10 років тому +1

    Very well explained and demonstrated - and excellent breath control as well!

  • @mbrsart
    @mbrsart 11 років тому +2

    Great job, especially on the khoor kargyraa. As a baritone who can't sing low anymore, I've used the kargyraa technique to augment the bass section of my choir on long notes so that I didn't have to try strohbass, so I know how tricky it can be to change your fundamental while keeping that subharmonic going.

  • @janegael
    @janegael 12 років тому +1

    Voice as instrument indeed. You have an amazing talent, young sir.

  • @javiceres
    @javiceres 12 років тому

    Great answer !!
    Just to think about it makes me shiver...

  • @Floppyoneactual
    @Floppyoneactual 11 років тому +2

    This is one of my all time favorite throat singing videos on youtube. I mist have watched it ten or fifteen times by now. I hope I can get as good as you some day!

  • @taragreenaurora2245
    @taragreenaurora2245 3 роки тому

    i keep coming back to listen, i really appreciate the one that you heard in your head

  • @Susanluc59
    @Susanluc59 9 років тому +80

    Holy crap how big are your lungs??

    • @giovanigonzalez7623
      @giovanigonzalez7623 6 років тому +9

      Susanlucena he's just a lung

    • @Cleansingflames
      @Cleansingflames 5 років тому +27

      Throat singing doesn't actually require a very strong air flow. If you've got the technique down, then it's not difficult to do it for a while without breathing. Haha the hard part is being able to sound good doing it.

    • @kaankaya5273
      @kaankaya5273 4 роки тому +1

      @@Cleansingflames also you use your diaphram not your lungs

    • @Cleansingflames
      @Cleansingflames 4 роки тому +1

      The main thing is to get the muscles in your throat right. How you breathe comes naturally, since you quickly realise you don't need much air. Just breathe like you're humming quietly, I guess.

    • @lil_weasel219
      @lil_weasel219 4 роки тому

      @@kaankaya5273 LMFAO

  • @caffeina
    @caffeina 11 років тому +1

    Wow! This is amazingly impressive! You're very talented!

  • @pinkygirl1975
    @pinkygirl1975 9 років тому +1

    You inspire me. Thank you.

  • @Glenfuch
    @Glenfuch  12 років тому

    @afareni Please see the blog OVERTONE SINGING: THE MUSIC OF SOUND. View all posts, and watch for more to come. All tips I have to offer, or ever will have to offer, shall be found there. Be well.

  • @erin303mezzo
    @erin303mezzo 12 років тому

    Thank you for your amazing videos. So informative and expertly demonstrated. Thank you for your genius.

  • @naturesvoice1631
    @naturesvoice1631 9 років тому +6

    ...i really liked it.. thank you.

  • @jacobopstad6400
    @jacobopstad6400 6 років тому

    Those incantations are wonderful!

  • @danielthompson6207
    @danielthompson6207 4 роки тому +2

    Khoor sygyt reminds me of Sami shamanic chanting in Finland

  • @jhtrq1465
    @jhtrq1465 8 місяців тому

    Your Khat Kargyraa diserve a 10h loop video. Very soothing thanks for your work!

  • @faultandfracture
    @faultandfracture 9 років тому +4

    Wow, you nailed it!

  • @loveleegiove
    @loveleegiove 5 років тому

    WOW! Super impressive! Great singing!

  • @naturesvoice1631
    @naturesvoice1631 9 років тому +1

    this made my night

  • @rhiannonfugatt3269
    @rhiannonfugatt3269 9 років тому +1

    Thanks for posting these videos on overtone singing. I would love to learn this and include some of it while playing my harp. I have already started with the tongue position and back of tongue position, plus the shape of the lips and am starting to get it. Again, thanks!

  • @robaire35
    @robaire35 8 років тому +1

    brillant...thank you.

  • @MS-yz7sr
    @MS-yz7sr 3 роки тому

    Wow, you’re pretty good! Wish I had found your channel when I first started seriously practicing overtone singing earlier this year.
    After months of practice I can sing audible overtones now & it’s great. I find myself doing it everywhere. Subway, beach, etc... haven’t tried a cemetery yet, so maybe I will do that today.
    Anyway, thank you for sharing. You sound great, Alex.
    Peace & Love

  • @candacemanroe4773
    @candacemanroe4773 10 років тому +2

    brilliant!

  • @AshtonCoolman
    @AshtonCoolman 9 років тому +34

    The cemetery adds an extra layer to this video for me. Not sure why...

  • @KamilaKaliyevaGoogle
    @KamilaKaliyevaGoogle 10 років тому

    Love it, Alex. Keep it up!

  • @MrDanielBrisk
    @MrDanielBrisk 12 років тому +1

    Wild video, man! I got a good laugh when you talked about the style that you only heard about it through a rumor....that you made up. I didn't expect that and it caught me off guard. lol When I have more time, I'll have to check out more of your stuff.

  • @TheAyeAye1
    @TheAyeAye1 10 років тому

    Truly amazing.

  • @dank5450
    @dank5450 11 років тому

    Absolutely Beautiful

  • @UncleGeen
    @UncleGeen Рік тому

    serious talent! I've got a few overtones and can move each independent though your videos and others, but your talent is something I hope to achieve a small fraction of. I'm a huge fan!

  • @thiagocinalli4189
    @thiagocinalli4189 4 роки тому +1

    im liked this songs im feel a grate tranquility good work

  • @tubhair
    @tubhair 7 років тому +11

    From what I understand Tuvan throat singing was once practiced by men only. Inuit throat singing was exclusively done by women. This, however, has changed.

  • @franckpassabetdelabiste7928
    @franckpassabetdelabiste7928 9 років тому +1

    Bravo !!! very good !!!

  • @AcidHouseMatt
    @AcidHouseMatt 11 років тому +13

    2:51
    Alien language of which the DMT machine elves speak

  • @guewen6054
    @guewen6054 3 роки тому

    Wouah c'est vraiment génial ! J'adore ! Bravo !!

  • @Glenfuch
    @Glenfuch  13 років тому +3

    @Skelic You're welcome, and thank you! At present I'm recordng a 45 minute long piece using overtone singing techniques. Keep an ear open for it. I hope to be done with it by the end of September.

  • @Bayplaces
    @Bayplaces 12 років тому +1

    I'm mostly struggling with Enzengileer. Hearing it is what initially got me to try to learn how to throat sing, but at least I've got a bit of it down.
    I appreciate your videos dude. They helped me out a lot. Now my friend plays the Didgeridoo and I throat sing.

  • @BURNOUTRS
    @BURNOUTRS 11 років тому +2

    first two were really really interesting to hear and really relaxed, then when you went into the khoor Sygyt part, the energy totally took me by surprise. I jumped, then had a good laugh at myself

  • @Gahet
    @Gahet 11 років тому

    I like what you say about hearing that lasy style in your head. Sometimes intuition can be the best teacher. Very cool stuff!

  • @dat_chip
    @dat_chip 6 років тому +2

    You deserve to be recorded with a super good mic som day. This is extremely impressive.

  • @richjerwin
    @richjerwin 10 років тому +1

    Awesome! Thanks for sharing.

  • @antaeres4696
    @antaeres4696 13 років тому

    @Glenfuch I look forward to that. Keep us updated!

  • @ChinoBatchatero
    @ChinoBatchatero 10 років тому +3

    Mr. Alex. Amazing skill you have man. Keep it up you should make a facebook page as well. Since it is very popular

  • @artconnectworld
    @artconnectworld 11 років тому

    You are awesome!! Well Done!! xxRi

  • @user-zp4gp4oy8b
    @user-zp4gp4oy8b 3 роки тому

    Very beautiful and skilled!
    Love Mongolian singing!

  • @owenkjartanson7476
    @owenkjartanson7476 Рік тому

    This was one of the very first videos I ever watched on UA-cam. Today the algorithm decided to recommend it to me again.

  • @gonzawom
    @gonzawom 12 років тому +1

    Very good your blog friend! congrats for share your knowledge. I hope met with you some day to sing overtones! Bless!

  • @Canyouhandleth1s
    @Canyouhandleth1s 2 роки тому +1

    This is actually peaceful to listen to.

  • @owlx94
    @owlx94 11 років тому +1

    i love the cemetery in the background

  • @ooshma444
    @ooshma444 7 років тому +38

    Tibetan Monks have been chanting like this for thousands of years

    • @0x777
      @0x777 7 років тому +22

      I know. I couldn't sleep the past thousands of years because of it.

    • @ooshma444
      @ooshma444 7 років тому +1

      even if you've incarnated over & over as a Tibetan Monk that still makes no sense

    • @hotshot0476
      @hotshot0476 4 роки тому

      @@ooshma444 r/WOOOOSH

  • @RicardoDavid182
    @RicardoDavid182 11 років тому

    Fascinating!

  • @NuLiForm
    @NuLiForm 6 років тому

    Extremely Excellent!!

  • @fabiooftoronto
    @fabiooftoronto 10 років тому

    Awesome! What interesting patterns.,.

  • @justaman-km1hl
    @justaman-km1hl 8 років тому +1

    human bagpipes amazing bro!

  • @Isaiahlikesutube
    @Isaiahlikesutube 10 років тому +1

    the origins of a modern beatbox sound. so good to know. now my beatbox improve 1000fold

  • @PeterJacksonMypreci
    @PeterJacksonMypreci 11 років тому

    Cheers for the help mate

  • @walkingphilosopher
    @walkingphilosopher 8 років тому

    I used to do this when I was a child, trying to mimic car sound, lol. Anyway, your skills highly appreciated, all the best.

  • @khatanbaatarpurevdorj6753
    @khatanbaatarpurevdorj6753 9 років тому +2

    this is from Mongolian traditional music which called HUUMII

  • @brokentombot
    @brokentombot 8 років тому

    Well done in all variants!

  • @LittleEmoTeddy
    @LittleEmoTeddy 11 років тому

    This is awesome

  • @LarryalShiva
    @LarryalShiva 10 років тому +1

    i like the cemetery in the background

  • @DarthNihilus1
    @DarthNihilus1 12 років тому +4

    3:00
    I was landing my spaceship, and the Alien air traffic controller shouted out that there was an open landing pad.
    3:11 Don't step over the edge and face the being that produced THIS sound..

  • @joannerobertson2892
    @joannerobertson2892 6 років тому

    Sound harmonics to change frequencies.I love it.

  • @BojosLlebrencs
    @BojosLlebrencs 12 років тому

    as good as always man!

  • @GuterHesse
    @GuterHesse 10 років тому

    I think it sound beautiful!

  • @Rhinoch8
    @Rhinoch8 12 років тому

    Just amazing. I Wish i could learn it!

  • @diamonddust5835
    @diamonddust5835 9 років тому +1

    Brilliant;

  • @devourerofbabies
    @devourerofbabies 11 років тому

    Beautiful.

  • @leonardokalinci9894
    @leonardokalinci9894 4 роки тому

    AMAZING!

  • @zacharyjeffries1670
    @zacharyjeffries1670 10 років тому +4

    Sheldon cooper... nuf said

  • @natashawebster2012
    @natashawebster2012 11 років тому +1

    amazing voice modulation. my master dr pradeep ullal who is a true nada yogi has been propagating the science of vibrations and how it impacts our frequency.

  • @Glenfuch
    @Glenfuch  13 років тому +1

    @trumpetman The deal? I dunno. Seemed like a quiet enough place. The ceremony taking place a few plots over didn't seem to mind.

  • @americanfella
    @americanfella 12 років тому

    You are exceptional!

  • @paulus_germanus
    @paulus_germanus 12 років тому

    Brilliant mate!!

  • @write2yibo
    @write2yibo 12 років тому

    i love the metal sound in all this

  • @Glenfuch
    @Glenfuch  14 років тому +2

    @MrJBoma Oh wait, my mistake. You are referring to the sygyt, not kargyraa. But yes, that is another similarity!

  • @lexusmaxus
    @lexusmaxus 10 років тому

    the last one probably a universal energy of passing and mourning and of transitioning thus you already dreamt of this or this energy has been encountered by you awesome

  • @Glenfuch
    @Glenfuch  13 років тому +3

    @jazzercizor I learned these techniques by listening and borrowing from brass fundamentals. I was in Tuva a couple times and took a few lessons with Sergei Ondar and Fedor Tau, but the Tuvan way of learning is very much just a matter of listening and repeating: straight ahead call and answer. It works! if you really listen.

  • @superNVW1
    @superNVW1 2 роки тому

    AMAZING 🙏💗

  • @Drsavagespartan
    @Drsavagespartan 10 років тому

    love it good job

  • @mladenpuzigaca381
    @mladenpuzigaca381 8 років тому

    Congratulations!

  • @ewijoux
    @ewijoux 10 років тому +36

    HOLY HELL! could you tell me how did you learn that technique? on your own/with a teacher? Fantastic, man!

    • @ewijoux
      @ewijoux 10 років тому +1

      ***** u mean absolute pitch? :) but in my opinion it did need to be practiced. a lot of work put in.

    • @MindDucko
      @MindDucko 10 років тому +1

      silk evi With Tuvan and Mongolian overtone chanting, you learn on your own (which is hard, yet even more satisfying), or you learn through a master. It is easier with a master, but it still will take time. This isn't an art form you can rush right away. Yet even when you break away from the help of a master, you are still learning and developing.

    • @Glenfuch
      @Glenfuch  10 років тому +43

      I didn't learn the technique at all. I just did it. Took a whole weekend of obsessive vocal experimentation, and then it was there. A knack to all things, really. If you'd like to learn, I can teach you the knacks, but each knack is unique to each individual physiology, and that is why I am very cautious of universal tips and advice. What works for ME might not work for YOU.

    • @boobsball
      @boobsball 9 років тому +3

      Alex Glenfield Everyone's mouth structure is different. This kind on singing depends on the structure of their mouth and throat. Some people can and cannot do it.

    • @misukiylambertson2764
      @misukiylambertson2764 8 років тому +9

      +MEtallica021319 that's not true xD anyone with nasal cavities and vocal cords/false cords can do this.

  • @sepphi3569
    @sepphi3569 10 років тому +2

    I think i got to that weird part of youtube again....