I loved meeting you guys and getting to spend a few awesome days going around the area I care so much about! Thank you for everything!!! You all are sososo caring and amazing! Yes Theory fan for life
Kate! Can't describe how lucky we felt meeting you and having you as our spontaneous guide. So many great memories and clearly from the comments everyone loves you singing!! Can't wait for the album :)
Tasmanian here. My father once worked for/with Grote Reber. He came here to Tas to get as far away from low frequency radio waves as possible…(stuff below 30MHz)…where the ionosphere was reflective. On very long, cold winter noghts the ionodphere would neutralize eniugh for him to “see out” at 1MHz. (AM radio band frequency). His Telescope was a phased affay of dipoles, phasing allower for N-S beam directing and for E-W directing he just used the Earth’s rotation. This was all at Denouston, a sheep grazing property just north east of Bothwell, where Grote had built his Passive Solar House. All his gear ran from batteries and the older stiff used 1 volt valves, 1T4’s and the like. He showed me the head amp from his first dish from Illnois, it was sll point to point and had two 955 acorn valves in it. At Denouston, he used sodium tetraborate around the bases of the poles of his phased array to keep the insects and other lifeforma from rotting them off st ground level. The statement in the video about “cow poo and low noise amps” was also very evident at Grote’s site. Later, when I was at Uni, we had to buy this text book for Astronomy, think the suthor was Abell, and had a pucture of Centarus A on the cover I recall….after I got it, i just opened in randomly in the middle…as you do…and there was a pictire of Grote as a chapter heading….I knew where he had sn office, sbout 2Km away, so I took the book there to show him. When he saw the pucture in the book, he said in his mild Illinois accent, “Oh yeah, this one was in 1962!” And he signed his name across it and put the date of the pucture on it….I had not asked him to do this, he just did it of his own volition. That book is now a treasured possession now he has been passed these 22 years. Could tell loads of stories about him, like the time he burned my mothers apple slice, or “buried” my brother in sacks of sodium tetraborate…but that’t for another day. Jay Lockman has many similar personality trats to Grote, “they know thsy are ‘famous’ but they downply it to the maxx” and a really humble, logical and polite and have lots of diverse interests….like the Messherschmidt three wheeler car in his bathroom! I’m really glad i knew Grote reber, pity more of the modern generation don’t know of him and use him as a role model….the worl would be a far better place.
This was truly one of those “let’s see how this goes” type of episodes. No plan and this time not even any service/internet the whole time to contact anyone.. We just aimed to arrive with the most open energy and some intentions of what we were seeking and somehow everything just lined up in ways that confused even us. Blessed to have met Kate, Daphna and Jay Lockman who all blew us away with their kindness and stories. We hope you all enjoyed the adventure as much as we did 🙏
yea but you can get tesla internet and put it on a tree! they have cellphone and internet blockers! if you look in any state govt office they have the same things!
my neighbor owns a whole satelight in space! I sware too god he rents it too verizon and cell companies! he was so rich he had a private italian chef flew in... but he died of eating like too much truffle butter and stuff heart attack! he had a RR phatom 3 months before it came out~! in the 90s i beleive
@@lucaslangen3059I got goosebumps too! My favorite kind of singer/musician is the kind that can give me goosebumps and surpasses a strictly auditorial experience. I want to feel the music, and she certainly delivered that!
Kate, Please start a RUclips and share your music. I was born and raised in the mountains but had to leave for family reasons. Any one who was knows that once you have the mountains in you they never leave even though we do. Listening to your song brought back so many memories for me. I beg you to share you voice with the world. I turned 65 on the 1st. of November and you put love in my heart that I hadn't felt for some time. Thank You. May God bless you in all you do.
I can't beleive Yes Theory came to Appalachia. I've lived in these mountains my whole life and we tend to get a lot of stereotypes put on us, like being poor and uneducated. So it really warms my heart to see you guys show the real side of Appalachians.
We heard about the stereotypes before going and it was even a person who “warned” us. What we met was truly something special. We can’t wait to be back 🫶
@@JakkeJakobsen It's weird watching people within geographical deadzones complain about people outside those deadzones. They're entirely unaware of the world around them, and why people think what they think about them. Theres a reason why a lot of those states vote a certain way, and it's because of the geography and what they're exposed to. They know what they know, so they think they're educated and informed; while remaining blissfully ignorant of everything else.
@@Tazytotsimagine having the audacity to respond to someone’s RUclips comment basically telling them they are dumb and come from a land surrounded by dumb people who are ignorant and don’t know what is good for them in elections, etc. In terms of thoughts to keep to yourself, that’s right near the top.
it really calls back to the origins of the people of appalacia... the whole area was originally colonized by Irish and Scottish immigrants during our country's founding and that style of music is a quintessential part of Irish and Scottish culture. The people in the area are usually DIRECT descendants of the original settlers so its basically a direct lineage back to the homeland.
i've been in a rly dark place lately and the genuine humanity, kindness, and community in this video brought me so much joy and hope like nothing else has. absolutely wonderful and incredible video with incredible people, i hope to have experiences like this someday
We had a camp basically across the street, maybe a a mile a way, from the observatory. I literally jumped out of my seat when I saw Mike Burns and his wife at the end of the video. He was playing fiddle with the WVU hat on. He was my stepmoms cousin and I have many great memories visiting them at their house and him and his brother playing guitar and singing at the family reunions at North Bend State Park. My past and one of my favorite RUclips channels just collided. Thank you!
Kate is as a mystery in the mountains! A wonderful voice you can hear from far away and her beauty which spreads through the mountain rivers. Her hair which shines in the sun and blinds you a little bit but always just a little to far to reach! A great energy and good vibes, keep on the good vibes with the songs. And for everyone don't forget to spread a little love, we all need it! ❤️
@@loosiluThanks for that, I appreciate that! I do write quite a lot when my brain is tickling because all the impression around me. It gives me the feeling that I can be free without any limitations.
You know, a funny moment was when Kate had to take a breather and walk away for a second after not understanding how we could get so lucky to find everything we were looking for 😆 Both Staffan and were amazed but having someone experience it for the first time next to us also made us realize like “what the heck is going on!” Despite having had that serendipity happen before, it’s always wonderful when we encounter it again, and will always he grateful for it! 🙏
@@YesTheory These things will always be happening to you because of your open positive mindset. Thoughts LITERALLY programme experience in this simulation !
I believe theres a lot of cut footage that is not all that perfect and appropriate. That goes for every youtuber, influencer, which makes people think that everything these people do is perfect. But they’re just humans too.
Kate embodies all the truly beautiful things about Appalachia. Wear your heart on your sleeve, be open and caring and treat everyone like your own. I wish nothing but the best for her
I absolutely love when you guys stumble upon subscribers in the middle of nowhere. I think this video is definitely in my top three all time for you guys. Kate was fantastic (and what a voice!), the locals were friendly, the landscape was stunning... Just so cool. Thank you guys for this one.
I worked for a company that did maintenance for the Green Bank Telescope. Me and like 4 other guys went down for a week and stayed in a house like 10 minutes away from the telescope. I even got to go up and walk out onto the dish, was a truly unique experience. Great video showing off this cool area for more people to learn about!
I live in Appalachians in VA, and growing up I was introduced to a couple who lived way back in middle of nowhere off the grid, he made his own solar, and batteries, water, everything was self sufficient, the had hundreds of satellite dishes everywhere though, in trees, ground, top of buildings. Inside his house he had a large office that had computers and screens wrapped around, and flow charts all over the walls, boxes of printed paper codes, he was actually one of the pioneers of the computer age, and invented certain types of coding, and this was in the 90s at the dawn of the Internet, he wrote most codes for Microsoft, and would send it via sat to whoever, he did walk me through what he did, and it was over my head mostly, and I was in college for Information systems technology, so he had been a computer prodigy from the 70s, and had all the technology, sat phone, and things in mid late 90s. I'm thinking that lots of brilliant ppl live like that in these so called quiet zones
I love how respectful and kind you guys are. People like this are welcome literally anywhere on earth because its so universally recognized and appreciated. This was an awesome video!
I've watched your videos from the very early days and it's stories like these that keeps me coming back. It's unbelievable how, no matter where you go, you just stumble upon people that help you tell an amazing story. It reminds us that there is more good and positivity in this world than we might think.
This video made me feel the full spectrum of emotion. From hearing Kate’s spine tinglingly beautiful voice in that church, being able to view the quaint epic landscapes of the Appalachian mountains, the sense of community in a seemingly “disconnected” place, the sheer scale of that telescope, the knowledge of the universe gifted to us from Lockman, the confusing yet eye opening conversation with somebody who suffers with electromagnetic hypersensitivity and finally new friends creating music together and forming connections. Was honestly so amazing and made my evening. Thank you once again guys for such an educational and entertaining video! YT for life!
This was one of the best, if not the best, video you guys have ever made. The whole theme was just amazing. We moved this year from the city to a tiny village and it is so lovely. No noise, fresh air, a garden.
Kate sings so well, i hope all her dreams come true, the sound is remarkable, also tomas and steffan you both are pretty great and respectful, take care my friends.
Ok I never expected to see a YES Theory video in Appalachia! I live so close to here!!! That quiet zone is awesome for an outdoors vacation. You can rent a cabin and just disconnect for a week.
@@davidharris9092 Nope, you can disconnect anywhere, I do it when I go away for a weekend or more. I don't need to drive to area with radio silence to achieve that. I live a few hours drive away from a SKA location which also has radio silence, I'm not gonna drive there to disconnect when I can simply turn my phone off.
Wow, this was the first video I've seen of yours. I really enjoyed how genuine and open minded you were about learning and participating in this community, especially as someone from outside of the U.S. I think the disposable film camera shots were my favorite part. And I loved the parallel you drew of the scientist exploring our world's future and the distant galaxies by day, and preserving America's past through music by night. I wouldn't have thought of that on my own.
It warms my heart to see that a long time subscriber was able to hang out with you guys! Such a cool video. We drove through West Virginia after evacuating from NC when Hurricane Helene happened 😔 but it is such a beautiful state! ❤️ ⛰️⛰️Appalachia strong!!! ⛰️⛰️
This was so wholesome! The way things fall into place for you guys, and often for the new friends you meet along the way, never ceases to amaze me. This is what it looks like to choose love over fear, adventure over isolationism, and YES over no. I always take at least one thing away from your videos that I can improve about the way I live and love, and I have so much gratitude for the opportunity that you provide to recognize how I can do a little better with each passing day. Kate is such a uniquely delightful person and talented singer - I hope she continues to follow her dream and shine her light everywhere she goes. The YES family really is a special group of people.
Of course you all would go to my hometown and literally meet the group of people that formed my childhood. Many nights were spent in that house doing exactly that with the Lockmans and everyone else. Seeing my friends parents in a yes theory video is pretty wild. Sad I wasn’t there to meet you all but honestly you met the best group of people you could have hoped for.
I work for a company and we organise self-drive tours through Namibia and Botswana. In the routes we plan there are many places without any internet connection. Last year i went on a educational tour and that disconnection is exactly like he said. You take a while but then realise there is no connection so you start connecting with the world around you. Truly a amazing experience!
This is why I love Idaho so much. There's basically no cell service outside of the towns/valleys, so it forces you to engage with and enjoy the nature. My best memories from childhood and being a teen are from the days I spent in the mountains and rivers with my friends and family. Nothing beats mother nature! So glad you guys enjoyed your time in the U.S.
I have been driving through this township for over 5+ years and had no clue about the quiet zone in the surrounding area. I always travel through to go to Snowshoe resort, now that I think about it the 2 hours of no service makes sense. Love the video
Been going to snowshoe for close to 25 years. Even when cell phones came out there was no service on the mountain. It’s been only recently…maybe the last 7-8 years where they put up small cell towers around the snowshoe village.
Woah, I did not expect Kate to be so talented! Such a beautiful voice. You can tell she's been practicing her control for that style of music for a while.
Big fan. people like yall really give inspiration and hope to the others. You not only have the story but the message as well which will stay on the internet hopefully forever. And people after 100's of years will watch this and get inspired to seek more
This is wild to say because of how many great videos Yes Theory has made, but this may be their best ever. It's certainly their best in the new era of YT. Bravo
That incredible band you met is Juanita Fireball and the Continental Drifters! It’s my friend Jonny’s parents and their friends. They’re not just any Appalachian Old Time band, but truly one of the most beloved old time bands in the region. I’ve been to many late night porch pickin’ sessions with them, and their son is the one who taught me how to play old time clawhammer banjo (the unique style of banjo playing they’re using)❤
Just to clear it up- WiFi is not banned in the entire National Radio Quiet Zone, just in and around green bank. Theres a ski resort just around the corner and you can get cell service (poorly) and wifi there.
@@lam8138 That makes sense. So it's not that they don't have internet, but just no wifi and cellphone service. I guess they also have telephones, inside their homes. So, it would be like we all used to live in the 90s.. Damn, these videos are so clickbaity.
This is epitome of why I watch Yes Theory. Experiences that are interesting and delightful and that reaffirm the notion of the best of us are ordinary and extraordinary people are the same and we all contain multitudes. Fantastic job guys.
Another video that simply blows me away- and Kate seems awesome. Life might be what we make of it, but looking at how small we all are at a cosmic scale makes you think about how each decision we all make still affects everything else. It’s mind blowing Thank you
I'm 99% sure I've ran into Kate before. My friends and I had gone caving in the area and decided to eat at Highs in Monterey afterwards. On the way out, we passed someone who looks exactly like her loading stuff into a car and we exchanged hellos as we walked past - she seemed super sweet. Such a small world we live in!
@@roboticdart6138 Nope, we were poking around Sharps which is near Snowshoe. Although funny you say that, I was actually just at Hamilton this past Saturday - that place was incredibly confusing haha. Conquered the airblower too!
as someone who lives in eastern Tennessee Appalachia mountains, I absolutely love this video.. Kate’s voice is so beautiful! I’ll always love that I can go 20 minutes down the road into these mountains and have no signal, it’s so relaxing to have a day and not have to worry about what is going on online or who’s calling. Thank you for this beautiful episode🫶🏻
I disconnected with ya'lls videos as of late, but this one really drew me back in. Incredible little journey you guys went on, and such luck for meeting people along the way.
I love that you guys are exploring parts of America, and the East Coast region... there is so much history, culture, and natural beauty there. As someone who has lived around the world and all over the US from coast to coast, and who currently lives in the Appalachian foothills, it is an underappreciated part of America with so much to experience.
This whole piece is astonishing, I think by far your best work. And the people featured are all remarkable, starting with your talented guide, Kate, her boss, the town folk and the lead scientist. I live in Wales and I feel that the Appalachians are similarly discarded when it comes to natural beauty and people quality.
What is wild about your channel is that most of the people you meet starts with just talking. I have learned so much from other people and who they are just by talking to them. Most people are shy to talk to strangers, I find it opens doors that would be closed. Thanks
Thank you for an amazing episode. This one really touched my heart. It must be amazing to be surrounded by the quiet zone’s beauty and also the “quietness” there off. Meeting Dr Lockman must have been an amazing experience. Thank you for helping dreams come true.
Why not? They do have cell phones and other tech. An hour to the grocery store and surrounding towns with internet isn't that far away actually. I'm willing to bet many of the towns folk do travel to the outside where they can get connected when they need/want to.
I’m originally from a West Virginia town 1.25 hours from Green Bank! I’m so glad you guys made the trip through the mountains. They hold such a special place in my heart, so it makes me happy to see you guys enjoy your time there. Thanks for making this video😊
Been watching for almost 6 years and I never thought I'd see a video regarding my homestate, West Virginia. Thanks for showing more of what WV has to offer.
Great timing releasing this video as someone that lives in the UK all the news we are getting from America at the moment is political and about how divided the country is. This really shows the human side especially of rural America as I feel we only hear from certain types of people in places like West Virginia. Loved hearing music we never really hear and hope Kate follows her musical passions. Really enjoyed this video and probably one of my favourites you’ve made.
I live in America and I’m trying to detox from all the “news” and elections is still 2 days away! Brings me back to pockets of goodness are all over this dear planet…
Fascinating video, thanks guys!! So many moments of random serendipity, and such wonderful people along the way. Kate's fabulous and has such a sweet voice, and to hear the guys n gals playing old time music was amazing. Thanks for sharing this superb bunch of humanity with the world, you have a new subscriber in me for sure (as does Kate!)
Amazing video! As a DC native I am a mountain girl through and through... I love West Virginia! Kate's acapella literally brought tears to my eyes, SO beautiful! Thank you for doing this piece.
I love you guys. You always seem to post a video just when I need to remember how good people can be. Never step doing this. It means a lot to all of us.
My great grandparents lived about 5 minutes down the road from there the observatory. So crazy you all were where part of my family originates. I love this channel and the story’s you all tell. It’s truly inspiring to me. I really love that you all show light on how beautiful people and different cultures are. It gives hope for humanity. I hope to someday be able to travel like you all. 😊
A lot of timestamps help it helps :) 1:14 - Journey to the remote area 4:41 - Meeting Kate, our local guide 6:09 - Entering the quiet zone 8:23 - Meeting Kate, our adventure partner 9:56 - Exploring the history of the quiet zone 11:15 - Locals share life without internet 12:38 - Experiencing life without technology 14:01 - Understanding the telescope's purpose 15:37 - Meeting the director of the observatory 18:27 - Discussing old-time music 20:04 - Encountering a lady with EHS 22:34 - Importance of public awareness on EHS 24:07 - Most transparent place in the sky 25:08 - Collision course with the Milky Way 27:10 - Gift of a microphone for music 30:25 - Take care of the home place
Kate nailed that old Appalachian mountain sound so well.. She said she was still training, and she's definitely doing good...My roots and blood run deep in the Appalachian Mountains....I love the history and lore of it all.. The 30 year long Hatfields and McCoys Family Fued... D. Ray White and family were masters @ Appalachian flatfooting, clogging, and tapping. Also the younger generations of Mr. D. Ray with Jesco White and family were wild hillbilly characters and had some documentaries about them and the old videos of Mr. D. Ray are cool to watch a flashback in time... Thanks for attending my TedTalk
With all of the internet's nonsensical noise, this is the beauty of the internet's information exchange. Thank you for this journey, and as a new subscriber, I'm looking forward to exploring more of your content - Cheers!
i havent watched the video in full yet but its simply because of the green bank observatory and nsa station sugar grove . i use to drive threw that area all the time. i use to live in virginia and was a mountain biker and to get to snowshoe resort (one of the few places you actually do get service in the area) the ban radio frequencies because the green bank telescope is so powerful and sensitive it can detect the sound of a single snowflake hitting the ground a mile away. on the way up to snowshoe theres a part on the road where you can clearly see it even though its 15 miles away, thats how large the telescope is. but driving up to snowshoe i didnt get cell phone service for 2.30 hours which is a super weird feeling if your not use to it and is def a throwback int time but the people in the area absolutely love it and its actually a reason alot of them chose to live there. . they have a guys who work for green bank that drive around in trucks with sensors on it to detect and make sure there are no radio transmissions in the area and fyi there are much closer airports then dc. lewisburg, Charlottsville, Charleston, Roanoke, and Lynchburg are all under 100 miles away
Another riveting example of going out of your comfort zone,, meeting new people, visiting new places and running into some of the most magical people ever. Thank you for what you do guys. Love and light to you all.
I loved meeting you guys and getting to spend a few awesome days going around the area I care so much about! Thank you for everything!!! You all are sososo caring and amazing! Yes Theory fan for life
Kate! Can't describe how lucky we felt meeting you and having you as our spontaneous guide. So many great memories and clearly from the comments everyone loves you singing!! Can't wait for the album :)
You’re so incredibly talented!
Follow your dreams.
your singing was otherworldly! hope you follow up on your dreams and publish an album
I think we should all subscribe to her to show her how much we loved her music.
Your voice is absolutely beautiful! It’s such a pleasure to listen to, thanks for sharing it with us!
Shoutout to Kate’s boss!! That woman gives me such great momma bear vibes. So nice of her to let Kate off work 🫶🏻
sht up you goofy ahh sounding bru
An incredible woman! We had great chats with her off-camera as well. If anyone swings by Virginia make sure to visit her place (Monterey Inn)
Well said ❤
i mean shout out to kate too, she was awesome
I've only gotten to like 5 and a half minutes in but I already love both of those ladies so much. They are just so warm and welcoming.
as an astrophysics major, when he said his name was Jay Lockman, my jaw literally dropped, you guys met someone who I could only ever dream of meeting
Why only dream of it? 🤔
Looks like you just need to hang around the parking lot to meet him!
doesn't look like its very hard to meet him and he seems quite friendly haha. make that dream come true XD
It's a dream because you may be an introvert?😂
Tasmanian here. My father once worked for/with Grote Reber. He came here to Tas to get as far away from low frequency radio waves as possible…(stuff below 30MHz)…where the ionosphere was reflective. On very long, cold winter noghts the ionodphere would neutralize eniugh for him to “see out” at 1MHz. (AM radio band frequency). His Telescope was a phased affay of dipoles, phasing allower for N-S beam directing and for E-W directing he just used the Earth’s rotation.
This was all at Denouston, a sheep grazing property just north east of Bothwell, where Grote had built his Passive Solar House. All his gear ran from batteries and the older stiff used 1 volt valves, 1T4’s and the like. He showed me the head amp from his first dish from Illnois, it was sll point to point and had two 955 acorn valves in it. At Denouston, he used sodium tetraborate around the bases of the poles of his phased array to keep the insects and other lifeforma from rotting them off st ground level. The statement in the video about “cow poo and low noise amps” was also very evident at Grote’s site.
Later, when I was at Uni, we had to buy this text book for Astronomy, think the suthor was Abell, and had a pucture of Centarus A on the cover I recall….after I got it, i just opened in randomly in the middle…as you do…and there was a pictire of Grote as a chapter heading….I knew where he had sn office, sbout 2Km away, so I took the book there to show him. When he saw the pucture in the book, he said in his mild Illinois accent, “Oh yeah, this one was in 1962!” And he signed his name across it and put the date of the pucture on it….I had not asked him to do this, he just did it of his own volition. That book is now a treasured possession now he has been passed these 22 years. Could tell loads of stories about him, like the time he burned my mothers apple slice, or “buried” my brother in sacks of sodium tetraborate…but that’t for another day.
Jay Lockman has many similar personality trats to Grote, “they know thsy are ‘famous’ but they downply it to the maxx” and a really humble, logical and polite and have lots of diverse interests….like the Messherschmidt three wheeler car in his bathroom! I’m really glad i knew Grote reber, pity more of the modern generation don’t know of him and use him as a role model….the worl would be a far better place.
Because Kate said "yes," her musical career might take off in ways she might never even imagined. That's what I love about these videos!
Bad boy records is looking at this video close
Where can we find Kate's music online?
@@voitkampffher channel is @FeyFili
@@voitkampff look at the pinned comment under this video
I just need to say this, I’m so glad steffan was added to the team
he's such a gigantic cringey dork!! 🤐
This was truly one of those “let’s see how this goes” type of episodes. No plan and this time not even any service/internet the whole time to contact anyone.. We just aimed to arrive with the most open energy and some intentions of what we were seeking and somehow everything just lined up in ways that confused even us. Blessed to have met Kate, Daphna and Jay Lockman who all blew us away with their kindness and stories. We hope you all enjoyed the adventure as much as we did 🙏
Y’all are truly the best at this 👌🎥
Definitely did! Magical ❤
Come visit me in Farmville, VA. I've got plenty to talk about from history from Jamestown all the way up to now. I would love to host Yes theory!
yea but you can get tesla internet and put it on a tree! they have cellphone and internet blockers! if you look in any state govt office they have the same things!
my neighbor owns a whole satelight in space! I sware too god he rents it too verizon and cell companies! he was so rich he had a private italian chef flew in... but he died of eating like too much truffle butter and stuff heart attack! he had a RR phatom 3 months before it came out~! in the 90s i beleive
On the off chance that Kate sees this, your voice is absolutely stunning. The guys were blessed to have you as their guide.
She will b a Huge RUclips music hit
She made a youtube channel! @Feyfili is where you can find her.
She wrote a comment, they pinned it.
For being thrown on the spot, and a little nervous, she did a great little song,
that vibrato is so out of what im used to, gave me goosebumps!
I would listen to that again for sure
@@lucaslangen3059 gave me goosebumps aswell
@@lucaslangen3059I got goosebumps too! My favorite kind of singer/musician is the kind that can give me goosebumps and surpasses a strictly auditorial experience. I want to feel the music, and she certainly delivered that!
It was a haunting and beautiful song
My dog just reacted to Kate's singing!! he became aware of the sound and started howling. So beautiful!!!
🧢
This is my hometown!! This warms my heart that you guys stopped and gave it recognition. This is amazing to me. Wow. Good job!!!
Kate, Please start a RUclips and share your music. I was born and raised in the mountains but had to leave for family reasons. Any one who was knows that once you have the mountains in you they never leave even though we do. Listening to your song brought back so many memories for me. I beg you to share you voice with the world. I turned 65 on the 1st. of November and you put love in my heart that I hadn't felt for some time. Thank You. May God bless you in all you do.
She's already uploaded twice and has 2,222 subscribers (FeyFili)
Happy birthday 🎂🎊
@@truckcampinglifemag its the pinned comment
I can't beleive Yes Theory came to Appalachia. I've lived in these mountains my whole life and we tend to get a lot of stereotypes put on us, like being poor and uneducated. So it really warms my heart to see you guys show the real side of Appalachians.
They're showing uneducated people, I'm still waiting for peer reviewed research on "electro sensitivity".
We heard about the stereotypes before going and it was even a person who “warned” us. What we met was truly something special. We can’t wait to be back 🫶
@@JakkeJakobsen It's weird watching people within geographical deadzones complain about people outside those deadzones. They're entirely unaware of the world around them, and why people think what they think about them. Theres a reason why a lot of those states vote a certain way, and it's because of the geography and what they're exposed to. They know what they know, so they think they're educated and informed; while remaining blissfully ignorant of everything else.
@@Tazytotsimagine having the audacity to respond to someone’s RUclips comment basically telling them they are dumb and come from a land surrounded by dumb people who are ignorant and don’t know what is good for them in elections, etc. In terms of thoughts to keep to yourself, that’s right near the top.
If anything this perpetrated my beliefs on you guys being uneducated and living up to stereotypes because you guys absolutely are 😂
Kate's vocal style is so unique and powerful: I had constant chills the whole time she was singing!
COvering Jean Ritchie's Barbra Allen, does a great job!
She sounds like Valerie June!
Sir, this is a no simp zone.
it really calls back to the origins of the people of appalacia... the whole area was originally colonized by Irish and Scottish immigrants during our country's founding and that style of music is a quintessential part of Irish and Scottish culture. The people in the area are usually DIRECT descendants of the original settlers so its basically a direct lineage back to the homeland.
i've been in a rly dark place lately and the genuine humanity, kindness, and community in this video brought me so much joy and hope like nothing else has. absolutely wonderful and incredible video with incredible people, i hope to have experiences like this someday
We had a camp basically across the street, maybe a a mile a way, from the observatory. I literally jumped out of my seat when I saw Mike Burns and his wife at the end of the video. He was playing fiddle with the WVU hat on. He was my stepmoms cousin and I have many great memories visiting them at their house and him and his brother playing guitar and singing at the family reunions at North Bend State Park. My past and one of my favorite RUclips channels just collided. Thank you!
that is so awesome!❤
Kate is as a mystery in the mountains! A wonderful voice you can hear from far away and her beauty which spreads through the mountain rivers. Her hair which shines in the sun and blinds you a little bit but always just a little to far to reach! A great energy and good vibes, keep on the good vibes with the songs. And for everyone don't forget to spread a little love, we all need it! ❤️
You should be writing songs yourself!
@@loosiluThanks for that, I appreciate that! I do write quite a lot when my brain is tickling because all the impression around me. It gives me the feeling that I can be free without any limitations.
Eek u gucci lol😅
It seems so unreal that you always meet these amazing and appropriate people, but you put that energy out there and the universe rewards you.
You know, a funny moment was when Kate had to take a breather and walk away for a second after not understanding how we could get so lucky to find everything we were looking for 😆 Both Staffan and were amazed but having someone experience it for the first time next to us also made us realize like “what the heck is going on!” Despite having had that serendipity happen before, it’s always wonderful when we encounter it again, and will always he grateful for it! 🙏
That was an amazing video 🤯😱
@@YesTheory These things will always be happening to you because of your open positive mindset. Thoughts LITERALLY programme experience in this simulation !
I believe theres a lot of cut footage that is not all that perfect and appropriate. That goes for every youtuber, influencer, which makes people think that everything these people do is perfect. But they’re just humans too.
Her singing was beautiful
The unplanned disposable camera part was so sick. Loved the video.
Kate embodies all the truly beautiful things about Appalachia. Wear your heart on your sleeve, be open and caring and treat everyone like your own. I wish nothing but the best for her
I absolutely love when you guys stumble upon subscribers in the middle of nowhere. I think this video is definitely in my top three all time for you guys. Kate was fantastic (and what a voice!), the locals were friendly, the landscape was stunning... Just so cool. Thank you guys for this one.
Agree! Top one for me on many levels…❤
Her voice😮 holy crap, been listening to that part of the vid 15 times…such a great human being as well. A gem!
I worked for a company that did maintenance for the Green Bank Telescope. Me and like 4 other guys went down for a week and stayed in a house like 10 minutes away from the telescope. I even got to go up and walk out onto the dish, was a truly unique experience. Great video showing off this cool area for more people to learn about!
I live in Appalachians in VA, and growing up I was introduced to a couple who lived way back in middle of nowhere off the grid, he made his own solar, and batteries, water, everything was self sufficient, the had hundreds of satellite dishes everywhere though, in trees, ground, top of buildings. Inside his house he had a large office that had computers and screens wrapped around, and flow charts all over the walls, boxes of printed paper codes, he was actually one of the pioneers of the computer age, and invented certain types of coding, and this was in the 90s at the dawn of the Internet, he wrote most codes for Microsoft, and would send it via sat to whoever, he did walk me through what he did, and it was over my head mostly, and I was in college for Information systems technology, so he had been a computer prodigy from the 70s, and had all the technology, sat phone, and things in mid late 90s. I'm thinking that lots of brilliant ppl live like that in these so called quiet zones
Thats damn nuts
I love how respectful and kind you guys are. People like this are welcome literally anywhere on earth because its so universally recognized and appreciated. This was an awesome video!
I've watched your videos from the very early days and it's stories like these that keeps me coming back. It's unbelievable how, no matter where you go, you just stumble upon people that help you tell an amazing story. It reminds us that there is more good and positivity in this world than we might think.
There is more good than bad. We only see the bad
This video made me feel the full spectrum of emotion. From hearing Kate’s spine tinglingly beautiful voice in that church, being able to view the quaint epic landscapes of the Appalachian mountains, the sense of community in a seemingly “disconnected” place, the sheer scale of that telescope, the knowledge of the universe gifted to us from Lockman, the confusing yet eye opening conversation with somebody who suffers with electromagnetic hypersensitivity and finally new friends creating music together and forming connections. Was honestly so amazing and made my evening. Thank you once again guys for such an educational and entertaining video! YT for life!
This was such an amazing episode. Well said :).
It doesn't matter what the video is, I always have tears in my eyes at the reminder your videos give me that humans are wholesome and beautiful.
This was one of the best, if not the best, video you guys have ever made. The whole theme was just amazing.
We moved this year from the city to a tiny village and it is so lovely. No noise, fresh air, a garden.
Kate's singing over the B-role legit gave me goosebumps. That's some talent. She was as great addition to this video!
Kate sings so well, i hope all her dreams come true, the sound is remarkable, also tomas and steffan you both are pretty great and respectful, take care my friends.
Kate is such an artist. And thank you buddy, likewise to you!
It sounded very much like an old Irish song!
Ok I never expected to see a YES Theory video in Appalachia! I live so close to here!!!
That quiet zone is awesome for an outdoors vacation. You can rent a cabin and just disconnect for a week.
You can do that anywhere simply by turning your phone off.
@@rztrzt uh, kind of missing the point no??
@@davidharris9092 Nope, you can disconnect anywhere, I do it when I go away for a weekend or more. I don't need to drive to area with radio silence to achieve that. I live a few hours drive away from a SKA location which also has radio silence, I'm not gonna drive there to disconnect when I can simply turn my phone off.
fullll body chills when Kate started singing 💞 incredible video once again, YT!
i started tearing up
Wow, this was the first video I've seen of yours. I really enjoyed how genuine and open minded you were about learning and participating in this community, especially as someone from outside of the U.S. I think the disposable film camera shots were my favorite part. And I loved the parallel you drew of the scientist exploring our world's future and the distant galaxies by day, and preserving America's past through music by night. I wouldn't have thought of that on my own.
It warms my heart to see that a long time subscriber was able to hang out with you guys! Such a cool video. We drove through West Virginia after evacuating from NC when Hurricane Helene happened 😔 but it is such a beautiful state! ❤️
⛰️⛰️Appalachia strong!!! ⛰️⛰️
That VOICE!!! GOOSEBUMPS...I Love mountain music and she killed it...brought me back in time ❤
This was so wholesome! The way things fall into place for you guys, and often for the new friends you meet along the way, never ceases to amaze me. This is what it looks like to choose love over fear, adventure over isolationism, and YES over no. I always take at least one thing away from your videos that I can improve about the way I live and love, and I have so much gratitude for the opportunity that you provide to recognize how I can do a little better with each passing day. Kate is such a uniquely delightful person and talented singer - I hope she continues to follow her dream and shine her light everywhere she goes. The YES family really is a special group of people.
As a representative of pre-internet humanity, this brought a few tears to my eyes. This is what 'social' used to mean.
Yes I had many times in my childhood where I would just turn up unannounced at a friend's house to see if they were free.
Green Bank still has internet access. Just not cellular service or wifi routers. Fixed, wireline service is common.
YES :). Our reality way back then. lol.
Of course you all would go to my hometown and literally meet the group of people that formed my childhood. Many nights were spent in that house doing exactly that with the Lockmans and everyone else. Seeing my friends parents in a yes theory video is pretty wild. Sad I wasn’t there to meet you all but honestly you met the best group of people you could have hoped for.
9:39 incredible singing.
I'm originally from WV, thank you for showing WV in such a positive light. You guys need to include Kate in more videos.
The "old man" advice at the end really was on point. What an amazing sentiment.
happy to see you showing appalachia .. the moutains that raised me i started to cry hearing her sing.. the music runs deep in my bones
I work for a company and we organise self-drive tours through Namibia and Botswana. In the routes we plan there are many places without any internet connection. Last year i went on a educational tour and that disconnection is exactly like he said. You take a while but then realise there is no connection so you start connecting with the world around you. Truly a amazing experience!
I thoroughly enjoy vids from african villages!
This is why I love Idaho so much. There's basically no cell service outside of the towns/valleys, so it forces you to engage with and enjoy the nature. My best memories from childhood and being a teen are from the days I spent in the mountains and rivers with my friends and family. Nothing beats mother nature! So glad you guys enjoyed your time in the U.S.
I have been driving through this township for over 5+ years and had no clue about the quiet zone in the surrounding area. I always travel through to go to Snowshoe resort, now that I think about it the 2 hours of no service makes sense. Love the video
Been going to snowshoe for close to 25 years. Even when cell phones came out there was no service on the mountain. It’s been only recently…maybe the last 7-8 years where they put up small cell towers around the snowshoe village.
YES! Kate is singing "Barbara Allen", Jean Ritchie's version, in a wonderful approximation of her style! Gorgeous
I thought I recognised it. Frank Turner sings a version on one of his albums.
Such a fan of Appalachian music! I wish this video was twice as long and had a lot more of Kate singing. Bravo team
Should we release it on Instagram? She sang two songs for us but we only kept one!
@@YesTheory Definitely!
@@YesTheory it would be a crime not to lol
Woah, I did not expect Kate to be so talented! Such a beautiful voice. You can tell she's been practicing her control for that style of music for a while.
Thought I knew about this area but you all made it more human then just a fact. Grinning so much.
8:52 😮 So beautiful! Don't underestimate yourself my love. Your voice is very special
I was doing dishes and making breakfast while listening to this and literally had to stop and come watch her sing. That was beautiful
For some reason it reminds me of Irish folk music
@@user-fc7kj2hv3wa lot of Appalachian people are of Irish heritage. So there is influence there.
Chills
My hamster got up on two feet when she sang 😦
Big fan. people like yall really give inspiration and hope to the others. You not only have the story but the message as well which will stay on the internet hopefully forever. And people after 100's of years will watch this and get inspired to seek more
My hope, is that people 100 years from now will watch these stories as uplifting time-capsules for humanity 🙏
Pleeeease post Kate's debut video when it is ready. I absolutely loved her voice and spirit.
This is wild to say because of how many great videos Yes Theory has made, but this may be their best ever. It's certainly their best in the new era of YT. Bravo
That incredible band you met is Juanita Fireball and the Continental Drifters! It’s my friend Jonny’s parents and their friends. They’re not just any Appalachian Old Time band, but truly one of the most beloved old time bands in the region. I’ve been to many late night porch pickin’ sessions with them, and their son is the one who taught me how to play old time clawhammer banjo (the unique style of banjo playing they’re using)❤
that is so cool! all these connections for ppl, amazjng!
Her boss asking her if she wanted to go was so cute. Good boss/mama bear
Kate's signing reminds me of the hanging tree song from Hunger Games. Absolutely beautiful voice
Just to clear it up- WiFi is not banned in the entire National Radio Quiet Zone, just in and around green bank. Theres a ski resort just around the corner and you can get cell service (poorly) and wifi there.
And internet should also be present in that scientist's office. Otherwise, how's he gonna do research on his computers?
If I am not mistaken they use fiber optic and Ethernet for internet access. Just no WiFi. They also can use landline for calls
@@DiarioCarnivoro Ethernet I assume
Also, starlink probably works there.
@@lam8138 That makes sense. So it's not that they don't have internet, but just no wifi and cellphone service. I guess they also have telephones, inside their homes. So, it would be like we all used to live in the 90s.. Damn, these videos are so clickbaity.
I wish this video was longer! I soaked in every single minute of it. Absolutely amazing!
That lady at the hotelcounter was so kind, what a nicehearted person
Kates voice is stunning. Transports you to another place. Peace and tranquillity. Great video.
This is epitome of why I watch Yes Theory. Experiences that are interesting and delightful and that reaffirm the notion of the best of us are ordinary and extraordinary people are the same and we all contain multitudes. Fantastic job guys.
Yes, they feature places that most people have not heard of or have not gone to. I learn new things every time I watch one of their videos.
Another video that simply blows me away- and Kate seems awesome. Life might be what we make of it, but looking at how small we all are at a cosmic scale makes you think about how each decision we all make still affects everything else. It’s mind blowing
Thank you
Her singing and closing my eyes brought tears to them it was absolutely beautiful.
I'm 99% sure I've ran into Kate before. My friends and I had gone caving in the area and decided to eat at Highs in Monterey afterwards. On the way out, we passed someone who looks exactly like her loading stuff into a car and we exchanged hellos as we walked past - she seemed super sweet. Such a small world we live in!
Were you go caving up at Hamilton / New Trout? Hamilton cave was a terrifying labyrinth lol
First rule of caving is to never go to a cave
@@roboticdart6138 Nope, we were poking around Sharps which is near Snowshoe. Although funny you say that, I was actually just at Hamilton this past Saturday - that place was incredibly confusing haha. Conquered the airblower too!
as someone who lives in eastern Tennessee Appalachia mountains, I absolutely love this video.. Kate’s voice is so beautiful! I’ll always love that I can go 20 minutes down the road into these mountains and have no signal, it’s so relaxing to have a day and not have to worry about what is going on online or who’s calling. Thank you for this beautiful episode🫶🏻
Are you near the Great Smokeys?
I disconnected with ya'lls videos as of late, but this one really drew me back in. Incredible little journey you guys went on, and such luck for meeting people along the way.
You guys are just awesome 👏🏾great demonstration of how much love and awesome people we have in our tiny little big planet 🤍 a big hug from Portugal 🤙🏾
I love that you guys are exploring parts of America, and the East Coast region... there is so much history, culture, and natural beauty there. As someone who has lived around the world and all over the US from coast to coast, and who currently lives in the Appalachian foothills, it is an underappreciated part of America with so much to experience.
This whole piece is astonishing, I think by far your best work. And the people featured are all remarkable, starting with your talented guide, Kate, her boss, the town folk and the lead scientist. I live in Wales and I feel that the Appalachians are similarly discarded when it comes to natural beauty and people quality.
I've been to this area many times, but never as touched as this video. Very human connection. Thank you!
I am from Virginia and I really enjoyed watching people from abroad finding such appreciation for a treasure in my backyard!
What is wild about your channel is that most of the people you meet starts with just talking. I have learned so much from other people and who they are just by talking to them. Most people are shy to talk to strangers, I find it opens doors that would be closed. Thanks
Kate's singing, OMFG dude. Strikingky beautiful.
Appalacia is such a place!
Thank you for an amazing episode. This one really touched my heart. It must be amazing to be surrounded by the quiet zone’s beauty and also the “quietness” there off. Meeting Dr Lockman must have been an amazing experience. Thank you for helping dreams come true.
Sad this town won’t see this video 💔
no no its beautiful. no cellphones no worries like nature intended
Not at all - they get to live their experiences every single day in the real world, no screens at all
But they can... People there can now use Starlink.
Why not? They do have cell phones and other tech. An hour to the grocery store and surrounding towns with internet isn't that far away actually. I'm willing to bet many of the towns folk do travel to the outside where they can get connected when they need/want to.
And blind ppl
I’m originally from a West Virginia town 1.25 hours from Green Bank! I’m so glad you guys made the trip through the mountains. They hold such a special place in my heart, so it makes me happy to see you guys enjoy your time there. Thanks for making this video😊
Been watching for almost 6 years and I never thought I'd see a video regarding my homestate, West Virginia. Thanks for showing more of what WV has to offer.
Great timing releasing this video as someone that lives in the UK all the news we are getting from America at the moment is political and about how divided the country is.
This really shows the human side especially of rural America as I feel we only hear from certain types of people in places like West Virginia.
Loved hearing music we never really hear and hope Kate follows her musical passions.
Really enjoyed this video and probably one of my favourites you’ve made.
I live in America and I’m trying to detox from all the “news” and elections is still 2 days away! Brings me back to pockets of goodness are all over this dear planet…
Kate's song was beautiful and I got goosebumps listening to her! Amazing show once again! Glad to see my favorite Stephan! Yall are amazing 👏
This one earned my subscription. Makes my southern heart happy.
Kate - If you create a channel for your music, let us know what it is!
Fascinating video, thanks guys!! So many moments of random serendipity, and such wonderful people along the way. Kate's fabulous and has such a sweet voice, and to hear the guys n gals playing old time music was amazing. Thanks for sharing this superb bunch of humanity with the world, you have a new subscriber in me for sure (as does Kate!)
Amazing video! As a DC native I am a mountain girl through and through... I love West Virginia! Kate's acapella literally brought tears to my eyes, SO beautiful! Thank you for doing this piece.
I love you guys. You always seem to post a video just when I need to remember how good people can be. Never step doing this. It means a lot to all of us.
Omg beautiful job. Chills! I hope to see a album from this girl❣️
Not only do you positively impact every single viewer of your videos, but you positively impact every place you visit. Keep up the great work!
My great grandparents lived about 5 minutes down the road from there the observatory. So crazy you all were where part of my family originates.
I love this channel and the story’s you all tell. It’s truly inspiring to me. I really love that you all show light on how beautiful people and different cultures are. It gives hope for humanity. I hope to someday be able to travel like you all. 😊
Holy crap, that library in that hotel is AMAZING!
A lot of timestamps help it helps :)
1:14 - Journey to the remote area
4:41 - Meeting Kate, our local guide
6:09 - Entering the quiet zone
8:23 - Meeting Kate, our adventure partner
9:56 - Exploring the history of the quiet zone
11:15 - Locals share life without internet
12:38 - Experiencing life without technology
14:01 - Understanding the telescope's purpose
15:37 - Meeting the director of the observatory
18:27 - Discussing old-time music
20:04 - Encountering a lady with EHS
22:34 - Importance of public awareness on EHS
24:07 - Most transparent place in the sky
25:08 - Collision course with the Milky Way
27:10 - Gift of a microphone for music
30:25 - Take care of the home place
8:18 banjo Mark Zuckerberg
@@hyperturbotechnomike what
@@dronevids1541 the man with the banjo looks like mark zuckerberg
West Virginian here love this video! Thanks for sharing a little known area within our beautiful state!
Kate nailed that old Appalachian mountain sound so well.. She said she was still training, and she's definitely doing good...My roots and blood run deep in the Appalachian Mountains....I love the history and lore of it all.. The 30 year long Hatfields and McCoys Family Fued... D. Ray White and family were masters @ Appalachian flatfooting, clogging, and tapping. Also the younger generations of Mr. D. Ray with Jesco White and family were wild hillbilly characters and had some documentaries about them and the old videos of Mr. D. Ray are cool to watch a flashback in time... Thanks for attending my TedTalk
This really feels like one of the most serindipitous and profound episodes you guys have made. Well done, much love spread.
With all of the internet's nonsensical noise, this is the beauty of the internet's information exchange. Thank you for this journey, and as a new subscriber, I'm looking forward to exploring more of your content - Cheers!
i havent watched the video in full yet but its simply because of the green bank observatory and nsa station sugar grove . i use to drive threw that area all the time. i use to live in virginia and was a mountain biker and to get to snowshoe resort (one of the few places you actually do get service in the area) the ban radio frequencies because the green bank telescope is so powerful and sensitive it can detect the sound of a single snowflake hitting the ground a mile away. on the way up to snowshoe theres a part on the road where you can clearly see it even though its 15 miles away, thats how large the telescope is. but driving up to snowshoe i didnt get cell phone service for 2.30 hours which is a super weird feeling if your not use to it and is def a throwback int time but the people in the area absolutely love it and its actually a reason alot of them chose to live there. . they have a guys who work for green bank that drive around in trucks with sensors on it to detect and make sure there are no radio transmissions in the area
and fyi there are much closer airports then dc. lewisburg, Charlottsville, Charleston, Roanoke, and Lynchburg are all under 100 miles away
Dulles is like 3 hours out
9:18 it sounds a bit celtic folk. lots of nose sounds..
My thoughts exactly.
Yes! Scotch Irish were some of the original immigrants to the area so the music is very connected to Celtic folk.
She has a beautiful voice
@@BearyBlanco Scotch is a drink. You mean Scots-Irish
@ yep, you got it
She gave me goosebumps, gorgeous voice.
Another riveting example of going out of your comfort zone,, meeting new people, visiting new places and running into some of the most magical people ever. Thank you for what you do guys. Love and light to you all.
Wow, nice vlog, she’s a great singer ❤ most people would love a quiet zone for a few hours only
why did he just meow to her ? 23:15 lol
Lmao I didn't even notice
She started singing and I stopped doing dishes to listen. Goosebumps