For those of you, non-Chinese especially, who didn’t know the story behind this music and almost shed tears listening to this piece, you’re very right in feeling this way, as this music is describing a sad story (a true story which happened in a village south of Yan An in 1919) about a girl being forced to marry to an old landlord by her father who opposed the romantic love of his daughter. The daughter’s sweetheart happened to be a soldier, with whom she had an intimate relationship. The soldier was soon sent off to the battlefield leaving behind the girl. The girl’s family felt disgraced and wanted to marry her off. She resisted but to no avail. Broken heart and terribly missing her sweetheart, she finally died at the age of 24... However, the story described in the music is a little different from the true story, adding somewhat more dramatic twists to accentuate the sadness of the story....the girl escaped the bondage and tried to find her sweetheart, being pursued from behind by the landlord's cohort, she fell off a cliff and died... ------------------- *Addendum* (2020-02-25) : Here's the synopsis of the story. It should help viewers to follow the musical narration a lot better. dharma-documentaries.net/ballad-of-lan-huahua-played-by-yu-hongmei The following synopsis of the story is based on comments by Allen Zhou: The folk story depicts a farmer’s daughter whose name is Lan Huahua (literally a kind of flower in Chinese), she is probably 17 or 18 years old, presumably very beautiful, leading a poor but simple life. 3:00 She is playing in the mountains, maybe with flowers, happy and innocent. 4:24 She hears news she will be forced to marry a wealthy landlord because her father could not pay the rent. 6:09 Weeping and sobbing by herself, she wants to resist fate, but in vain, this is the saddest part of the piece. 9:41 She escapes from her husband and is chased by servants of the landlord. 10:40 Running uphill, the road becomes narrower and suddenly she is facing a cliff. 10:45 She jumps and falls into the river under the cliff and dies. 11:44 The author’s feeling for Lan Huahua. 12:25 In the village, people still remember her as in the past, but they will never see her again. ------------------ *Correction* (2020-02-25) : The real girl behind this true story was named Ji Yanling (姬延玲), born in 1919 in Yan An. And the soldier was with the Red Army. Yan An was the final destination of the epic Long March of the Red Army led by Mao. So the story probably happened in 1936 after the Red Army's arrival, and not 1919 as I wrote above. The girl was about 17 or 18 at the time. The basic song lyrics was said to be written by that soldier who came back years later. And the melody style was based on a form of local folk tune. The final version of the song was later edited/re-composed by two other musicians. Source : baike.baidu.com/item/%E5%85%B0%E8%8A%B1%E8%8A%B1/2372 Here's is the original song, with English translation of the lyrics attached in the description panel : ruclips.net/video/uxL9V7NdhcY/видео.html The song version is a simple ballad made up of 8 periods, each period consists only two basic phrases. While the instrument version is more extended in development and rendition, with more melody segments to tell a fuller story. Here's a *flute version* of this music piece. Different flavor, but equally expressive and emotive, and superbly preformed with the same deep passion : ruclips.net/video/xFdWH3FTto8/видео.html
+X-Ray Crystallography LOL, when there is NO chemistry between two people then it won't be with the "best" of intentions!!!!! When feeling is deep, then there is NO escape! Today's people don't feel deep anymore that's why marriages end after two years,LOL!!!!!!
@@minnielee3399but it is the handling of the bow that is exquisite, so the physical beauty is incidental to the musician within. But it is a very impressive presentation by two very talented youths.
Goes to show that making the most of what you have--only two strings, no frets or even a fretboard, in this case--can reap astounding results. Miss Yu is gorgeous and has massive talent as well. I nearly shed tears listening to this piece, and feel no shame in admitting that.
This instrument hits something very deep in my brain, because I cry every single time I hear it. The women playing this is my favorite. She complements the erhu so nice.
WOW! Fantasic performance. Her emotion is all over her face. She emotes her connection to the Erhu, the music, and with the other musician. The control and delicacy of her bow and finger movement are that of a master musician. The range of sound and chords coming from only two strings are unbelievable. She must have begun playing this instrument was a child. What a treasure she is. I loved the performance.
Her expressiveness throughout the performance, her skill at playing, and her connection to the soul of the story; I was brought to tears by the sheer beauty of the ballad.
Somehow, erhu enchants me. The sound from it is delicate and at the same time free, it indicates plains and journeys through the soul and broadens the horizons, shows pure beauty of the nature and world around that cannot be seen with mind set only on things that bring us gain or temporal happiness. I'd say it's a seed of eternity. And awe for it is natural, as we change and pass by. Still, we can do so much. Achieve so much... And start it by just opening our ears... and eyes.
Toby blake, This is not the "Chinese guitar," the "pipa" is. This 2 string instrument is known as the "Erhu," & is commonly referred to as the "Chinese violin."
At 6:56 she felt that note she didn't play that note she felt that note her and that note were one in the same get out of here if y'all can't appreciate the Erhu I don't know what to tell y'all this woman is amazing
Since I am a westerner, American, of course I would not know about the story behind the song. It seems many cultures have similar stories, “Romeo and Juliet”. The Hatfield’s and McCoys. Being a musician I have loved traditional music from around the world. The Erhu being one of my favorite instruments. I even have a software that allows me to play my guitar and sound like an Erhu. The tone and level of technique this young lady exhibits is the best performance on the Erhu I have ever heard. I will have to repeat it again when ?I am done posting this.
Yu Hong Mei talent and music brings notes from all over the winds from mountains and streams flowing into my heart to summon my passion for her melody.
As a lover of music and beauty I am happy sort of wandered around and found this . I must thank the internet for exposing the world to beautiful things of all cultures which otherwise they might never be exposed to in their lifetime :) watching Yu Hongmei play the instrument it is obvious she is very skilled I like the way the instrument the Erhu looks like playing it is very fluid and natural the movements look sort of like the music sounds a lot of the time and you could play what you are feeling ..I think the skill of Yu Hong Mei makes this instrument look easier and I would not find it easy heh heh ..I am learning piano actually keyboarding if I ever learn an instrument implementing the use of a bow I think I would enjoy playing this instrument and would treat it with the respect and fun that comes with loving music and enjoying life . I enjoyed this video .Thanks for posting and good wishes to all
This is the best erhu player in the world! I heard she is currently woed by a Wall Street multi-millionare from Taiwan. Hope she will catch these millions while she is still so pretty and popular. Taiwan's Teresa Teng never had such a chance and passed away in Thailand tragically.
You really know you're seeing something special when you see her play. I'd bet that if you watched her play the same song ten times over, it'd be exactly the same each time. Every expression, each nod of her head, and every angle of her body. I'll bet even her eyes go to the same places as she watches the mental cues in her mind that trigger muscle memory throughout her body. That sounds unromantic, but is really special - the song flows completely through her mind and body in order to be played
The erhu may sound sad but it will always gives u a peace of mind n it is also simply breathtaking. As for the Pipa it is always gives u a lot of encouragement n also the adrenalized l guess.
What a stellar performance! Both musicians are fantastic in their art and well trained. Yu's emotion to the piece really adds character to it. Lovely and the Ladies too!!
Respect is mutual, my experience: Treat other people the way you want to be treated. This is the Plataform to enjou LIFE!!! seen the music as the lifE expression!!
Such a simple instrument, but very expressive in the right hands. I'm sure she's making it look far easier than it is. Such is the case with mastery of any endeavor. I also love the way Chinese use color. Bright vibrant reds, golds, yellows, blues, etc. Yu's natural beauty and passion for the song adds a great deal to the video as a whole.
Something about an Erhu that touches the human soul
For those of you, non-Chinese especially, who didn’t know the story behind this music and almost shed tears listening to this piece, you’re very right in feeling this way, as this music is describing a sad story (a true story which happened in a village south of Yan An in 1919) about a girl being forced to marry to an old landlord by her father who opposed the romantic love of his daughter. The daughter’s sweetheart happened to be a soldier, with whom she had an intimate relationship. The soldier was soon sent off to the battlefield leaving behind the girl. The girl’s family felt disgraced and wanted to marry her off. She resisted but to no avail. Broken heart and terribly missing her sweetheart, she finally died at the age of 24...
However, the story described in the music is a little different from the true story, adding somewhat more dramatic twists to accentuate the sadness of the story....the girl escaped the bondage and tried to find her sweetheart, being pursued from behind by the landlord's cohort, she fell off a cliff and died...
-------------------
*Addendum* (2020-02-25) :
Here's the synopsis of the story. It should help viewers to follow the musical narration a lot better.
dharma-documentaries.net/ballad-of-lan-huahua-played-by-yu-hongmei
The following synopsis of the story is based on comments by Allen Zhou:
The folk story depicts a farmer’s daughter whose name is Lan Huahua (literally a kind of flower in Chinese), she is probably 17 or 18 years old, presumably very beautiful, leading a poor but simple life.
3:00 She is playing in the mountains, maybe with flowers, happy and innocent.
4:24 She hears news she will be forced to marry a wealthy landlord because her father could not pay the rent.
6:09 Weeping and sobbing by herself, she wants to resist fate, but in vain, this is the saddest part of the piece.
9:41 She escapes from her husband and is chased by servants of the landlord.
10:40 Running uphill, the road becomes narrower and suddenly she is facing a cliff.
10:45 She jumps and falls into the river under the cliff and dies.
11:44 The author’s feeling for Lan Huahua.
12:25 In the village, people still remember her as in the past, but they will never see her again.
------------------
*Correction* (2020-02-25) : The real girl behind this true story was named Ji Yanling (姬延玲), born in 1919 in Yan An. And the soldier was with the Red Army. Yan An was the final destination of the epic Long March of the Red Army led by Mao. So the story probably happened in 1936 after the Red Army's arrival, and not 1919 as I wrote above. The girl was about 17 or 18 at the time. The basic song lyrics was said to be written by that soldier who came back years later. And the melody style was based on a form of local folk tune. The final version of the song was later edited/re-composed by two other musicians.
Source :
baike.baidu.com/item/%E5%85%B0%E8%8A%B1%E8%8A%B1/2372
Here's is the original song, with English translation of the lyrics attached in the description panel :
ruclips.net/video/uxL9V7NdhcY/видео.html
The song version is a simple ballad made up of 8 periods, each period consists only two basic phrases. While the instrument version is more extended in development and rendition, with more melody segments to tell a fuller story.
Here's a *flute version* of this music piece. Different flavor, but equally expressive and emotive, and superbly preformed with the same deep passion :
ruclips.net/video/xFdWH3FTto8/видео.html
+ck what could be more sad than the story of Nanjiang ? I have actually cried with real tears .
+X-Ray Crystallography Yes, and today she would be dead anyway. And no beautiful songs would be played about her.
+X-Ray Crystallography LOL, when there is NO chemistry between two people then it won't be with the "best" of intentions!!!!! When feeling is deep, then there is NO escape! Today's people don't feel deep anymore that's why marriages end after two years,LOL!!!!!!
would you like to be forced to marry someone you dont even like?
GrosserMagus listen to the Eagles song, “Lying Eyes”.....You’ll learn a little bit about the human heart that you have never known.
That woman is as beautiful as the music she is playing.
+acx113214 A fat minger playing it just won't be quite the same :-D
What a stupid comment :)
Minnie Lee a
No it's not.
@@minnielee3399but it is the handling of the bow that is exquisite, so the physical beauty is incidental to the musician within. But it is a very impressive presentation by two very talented youths.
dunno why, but when they started playing, my tears started flowing...
兰花花叙事曲（二胡）于红梅，我是新加坡海外潮汕人，喜爱，乐听华乐，虽然对华乐的认识浅薄，但此乐器（二胡）一奏来特别动听，清晰，响亮无比。我认为兰花花的演艺，技术超群，给我感觉到她的演奏乐曲，音调有天籁之风。赞👍
Muy buena mi gusta. Soy de Perú.
Chinese music is always great. There is just something ancient, and very
otherworldly to it. It's as if it was calling out to your soul.
Goes to show that making the most of what you have--only two strings, no frets or even a fretboard, in this case--can reap astounding results. Miss Yu is gorgeous and has massive talent as well. I nearly shed tears listening to this piece, and feel no shame in admitting that.
nicely worded!
登峰造极 举世无双
เพลงจีน
I shed tears listening to this piece each time.
This instrument hits something very deep in my brain, because I cry every single time I hear it. The women playing this is my favorite. She complements the erhu so nice.
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您的音樂才華讓我們感到非常震撼和敬佩。
听过许多超一流的二胡演奏家拉这首曲子，但于红梅老师似乎达到了不可逾越的境界。绝对没有贬低他人的意思。
人琴合一，与故事中的人物融为一体，叙说性淋漓尽致。此为绝“唱”。
If someone asked me what I think is the most beautiful music in the world, I would say this is. It sounds like it came straight down from Heaven.
WOW! Fantasic performance. Her emotion is all over her face. She emotes her connection to the Erhu, the music, and with the other musician. The control and delicacy of her bow and finger movement are that of a master musician. The range of sound and chords coming from only two strings are unbelievable. She must have begun playing this instrument was a child. What a treasure she is. I loved the performance.
The violin-like instrument is called an Èrhú（二胡）, and the one played with the hammers is called a Yángqín（扬琴）
Are those their traditional characters?
She makes the Er Hu sound like a Stradivarius violin. Brilliant melodic playing from an extremely talented Chinese woman.
She is one of the most amazing and talented erhu players I've ever heard. Remarkably beautiful playing. What an incredibly beautiful song as well.
The Erhu is a beautiful instrument
Her expressiveness throughout the performance, her skill at playing, and her connection to the soul of the story; I was brought to tears by the sheer beauty of the ballad.
Somehow, erhu enchants me. The sound from it is delicate and at the same time free, it indicates plains and journeys through the soul and broadens the horizons, shows pure beauty of the nature and world around that cannot be seen with mind set only on things that bring us gain or temporal happiness. I'd say it's a seed of eternity. And awe for it is natural, as we change and pass by. Still, we can do so much. Achieve so much... And start it by just opening our ears... and eyes.
She and the instrument are One. The expression is so wonderful; I've never seen a guitarist get into it like this woman is.
Toby blake, This is not the "Chinese guitar," the "pipa" is. This 2 string instrument is known as the "Erhu," & is commonly referred to as the "Chinese violin."
La música China apasiona.
Maravillosos instrumentos.
Cuando ella suelta la cuerda... Su mente viaja ...
Desde Perú saludos.
刀郎用真正音質感動真實力的大家肯定／刀郎一定要繼續持續不斷為愛你歌迷繼續発揚発売👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
At 6:56 she felt that note she didn't play that note she felt that note her and that note were one in the same get out of here if y'all can't appreciate the Erhu I don't know what to tell y'all this woman is amazing
Since I am a westerner, American, of course I would not know about the story behind the song. It seems many cultures have similar stories, “Romeo and Juliet”. The Hatfield’s and McCoys.
Being a musician I have loved traditional music from around the world. The Erhu being one of my favorite instruments. I even have a software that allows me to play my guitar and sound like an Erhu.
The tone and level of technique this young lady exhibits is the best performance on the Erhu I have ever heard. I will have to repeat it again when ?I am done posting this.
This song makes me feel like an entire life time has gone by everytime i listen to it. Completely breath taking display of talent and discipline!
Right in the feels... So beautiful and sad at the same time.
Yu Hong Mei talent and music brings notes from all over the winds from mountains and streams flowing into my heart to summon my passion for her melody.
于红梅这首曲子拉得我心醉。
As a lover of music and beauty I am happy sort of wandered around and found this . I must thank the internet for exposing the world to beautiful things of all cultures which otherwise they might never be exposed to in their lifetime :) watching Yu Hongmei play the instrument it is obvious she is very skilled I like the way the instrument the Erhu looks like playing it is very fluid and natural the movements look sort of like the music sounds a lot of the time and you could play what you are feeling ..I think the skill of Yu Hong Mei makes this instrument look easier and I would not find it easy heh heh ..I am learning piano actually keyboarding if I ever learn an instrument implementing the use of a bow I think I would enjoy playing this instrument and would treat it with the respect and fun that comes with loving music and enjoying life . I enjoyed this video .Thanks for posting and good wishes to all
Yu is like a fairy from some other world.
Es música llena de movimientos sutiles y sonidos que relajan. Gracias por difundirla.
Thank you for the beautiful recording! The erhu is one of my favorite instruments in the world.
this is the most beautiful Chinese song I have EVER heard
Erhu has an almost human like sound. Very expressive!
Wow she is the most perfect woman ever
+ShockPopStudios my dream woman
Soooooooo emotional and beautiful.Tugs the heart strings and brings tears to the eyes. Yu Hongmei is so talented
These hands do magic!
This is my favorite erhu song!
Yu is my favorite, beloved erhu player ever. I love her dearly. My only regret is I never had a chance to physically meet her. Sad.....
Thank you so very much for sharing this! Wonderful!
This is the best erhu player in the world!
I heard she is currently woed by a Wall Street multi-millionare from Taiwan. Hope she will catch these millions while she is still so pretty and popular. Taiwan's Teresa Teng never had such a chance and passed away in Thailand tragically.
You really know you're seeing something special when you see her play. I'd bet that if you watched her play the same song ten times over, it'd be exactly the same each time. Every expression, each nod of her head, and every angle of her body. I'll bet even her eyes go to the same places as she watches the mental cues in her mind that trigger muscle memory throughout her body. That sounds unromantic, but is really special - the song flows completely through her mind and body in order to be played
從沒聽過這麼動人心絃的藍花花!
what talented people can do with pieces of wood and wire is amazing! awesome
I love chinese erhu and traditional music love for china from pakistan
有身入其境的感覺，真柔，真美
感情丰富、超好聽！
So beautiful in sound and sight, fantastic execution !!!!!
百看不厭!
喜歡!
时代的过失，于老師您是活版的林黛玉。如演林黛玉無人可及。
于红梅 才藝氣質令人激賞
She's pretty darn good at playing that thing...
真的很好聽喔 謝謝
she is gorgeous!
心緒與二胡 已然合一 極美 極感人
我很愛听于紅梅二胡真好好听．
This is beautiful. Thanks for posting.
Love Love your Performance .
Wonderful,a true expert.Great passion.
天天都听红梅曲。
Both musicians are awesome
好好听
sharing this! thanks for posting!
love it so much
The erhu may sound sad but it will always gives u a peace of mind n it is also simply breathtaking.
As for the Pipa it is always gives u a lot of encouragement n also the adrenalized l guess.
WOW Spectacular Thanks for sharing
What a stellar performance! Both musicians are fantastic in their art and well trained. Yu's emotion to the piece really adds character to it. Lovely and the Ladies too!!
Stunning
太好了。
Tis magical !
Very Beautiful........Nice ,,Nice,,............
Respect is mutual, my experience: Treat other people the way you want to be treated.
This is the Plataform to enjou LIFE!!! seen the music as the lifE expression!!
She’ve memorized this piece. Keep up the excellent work.
That is just beautiful!
Beautiful music, great instrument
Todo en este video es hermoso, saludos desde Querétaro !!
拉得非常好，百聽不厭。
Shes so beautiful... loved it :)
前段时间看BBC交响乐团演奏这首曲子，再听这个，真的是一人抵得上全乐团啊
Wow, what a talented player she is! And very beautiful as well!
Ms Yu, magnificent rendition..heard and felt by all of my being
從未聽過拉得這麼好的二胡!
Excellent music...
神仙姐姐！
Such a simple instrument, but very expressive in the right hands. I'm sure she's making it look far easier than it is. Such is the case with mastery of any endeavor. I also love the way Chinese use color. Bright vibrant reds, golds, yellows, blues, etc.
Yu's natural beauty and passion for the song adds a great deal to the video as a whole.
Beautiful
Utterly breathtaking.
That was! That was sooooooo beautiful!!!!!!!!!! Thank you!
Amazing and beautiful!
Wow, great performance !
so beautyfull music,and skill . Thank you
Awesome 🙏
我喜歡你拉的二胡曲！每首都好聽打動我內心！謝謝您！
So powerful Chinese traditional music. Love you...
Beautiful fingers, moving music.
Absolutely delicious Thanks for sharing. Long live Music Down with politicians ;)
This brought me to tears, extremely beautiful a musical story 3
She plays the Erhu with great passion! I'll never play Niko that good as her! She's awesome!!!!!! Keep on playing!!!!!!
Music is very beautiful.
this music make me cry...i love chinese traditional music...
Im loving this music 🎶 🎵