TwoSet Violin on Blackpink, haters and friendship | Lunch with Sumiko
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- Опубликовано: 4 дек 2022
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Violinists Brett Yang and Eddy Chen say the reason they set up TwoSet Violin @twosetviolin was to show classical music can be fun. READ MORE: str.sg/wCNL [For subscribers]
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I disagree with them. I thought the track sounded great in shutdown. I don't know what he's talking about.
Thank you for addressing Blackpink fan issues in your interview with Twoset Violin, Straits Times. I hope Blackpink fans watch this and realize that roasting didn't synonym with hate. It's just another form of entertainment where we get to enjoy how stereotypes are portrayed comically while admit some truth in it 🙏
I hope so too!
Most Blackpink fans are quite young. The young can be quite unempathetic and prone to herd-like behavior.
@@Lethgar_Smith *Mob-like behaviour when it comes to online lynching/bullying
you are expecting too much from kpop fan. the toxic few are very vocal
@@Lethgar_Smith Unfortunately, the bad side of herd-behavior doesn't only affect children, but also adults. They can be so adamant about what they believe that they see the opposite side as the enemy. 💔
But don't let the negativity of the fans get to you all. If that doesn't stop TwoSet from trying to educate them about classical music and the reality of toxicity in K-Pop fan culture, we shouldn't be discouraged by fan reactions either. 😊
The world is not only about black and white. It's okay to agree to disagree. And there is always a middle ground between the two extremes. Let's become a bigger person by showing it through our positive attitude. 😁👍
Strait Times: So who's the better violinist
Eddy: There's a lot of technical things he's really good at that I can't do
Brett: *does the classical water sip to pretend he didn't here the compliment*
We Asian not usually praised by people in front of us. Understandable, Brett 😂
I could not agree more..
Praise? Compliments? What's that?! Hahaha
LMAO
he's so cute hahaha
I really love the way Eddy expresses his thought. He is eloquent, thoughtful and has a rich vocabulary. He always has a firm reason for everything he does. And Brett, just as Eddy said, is attentive, caring and knows how to connect with other people. They are such a perfect duo. Thank you for this interview, I enjoy it a lot.
that is so true
Right, they are just such a perfect duo. I really love how their personalities just vibe along and the way they answer these questions 🤍
Yeahh we love them
I love them💖💖😭😭😭
Yes! That fact that Eddy got 97% in a med school exam and could have become a doctor shows how intelligent he is! Being rational and logical in all kinds of situations is truly amazing!
Eddie:
I don’t think we have ever made fun of someone for the sake of making fun of them.
Violas:
Am I a joke to you?
Eddie: Yes
They’re not making fun of violas for the sake of making fun of them, they’re making fun of violas because they are violas.
All of the viola jokes are covered under their Ling Ling Insurance™ policy. 😁
Well, technically "viola" is not a "someONE"...though we all know what they're mocking.
Also Eddy: viola gang viola gang viola gang viola gang viola gang viola gang viola gang
2:33 "Pretty artistically uninspiring " I keep hearing SACRILEGIOUS!!! 😄😄
same 😂😂
Yes 😂 and he was struggling not to say it
Or lamentable
😂😂😂😂
"artistically uninspiring" is an understatement. Sacrilegious is the perfect word😆
Sumiko is a superlative interviewer! She drew both Brett and Eddy out and showed us contemplative and measured facets of them that we rarely get to see. Thank you so much. I admire all three of you.
Yes you nailed it. Not enough credits are given to this interviewer, who gives them the space and time to respond at the interviewee’s own pace, and make the interview not about herself, but enabling audiences to see more of the artists themselves. This is a great interview!😊
Her interviews are too short.
@@appl2597 It is stated in the description that there is a longer news report for subscribers only
A postscript: I just watched TwoSet’s latest video about how even their 4mil concert got a copyright claim and how the system continues to fail them. They are distressed and angry about the situation-understandably. I’m saddened by this since I would like them to keep producing quality content instead of having to contend with preposterous claims. Such a contrast to their smart, charming, thoughtful selves when having lunch with Sumiko. My heart goes out to them.
There are numerous videos of theirs where we get to see these character traits. Nonetheless, this is a very good interview.
the two analogies eddy used to convey the ideas about their practice were crystal clear and so visual in my mind. you guys truly are a great bridge between players and non-players and it makes me excited to learn more!
Eddy must be a really good music theory teacher
@@dolphinsandsunsets Who knows, he could be. I don't know if he's profesionally taught or not, but I feel like both him and Brett could do it really well
That little “Thanks bro” of Brett at 7:15 was so adorable!! 😭🥺 I love them so much!
thank you Straits Times for featuring TSV, these guys totally deserve more recognition than they actually get!
They already get a lot of recognition, yet they still deserve more!
They are carrying classical musician for young people. Pretty hard to find a youth that listens to classical music that doesn't also know TSV.
they have 4 million followers. and they're just a couple session musicians. they aren't soloists like hillary hahn and ray chen. just two very decent musicians who make youtube videos. i would make the argument they're more famous than they have any business being. but that's a matter for debate, isn't it?
And yet they are teaching people about classical music, making young people get interested in classical music, I don't think it is common to have a full house of young people for a concert as they achieved to do for their recent Mendelssohn, Bach double, Paganini La Campanella concert . They are doing more than playing music, they deserve the recognition and even more to the point that Hilary Hahn, Ray Chen and even Vengerov support them fully.
@@TheRedStateBlue They are virtuosos, not prodigies. Bringing classical music to a new generation in such entertaining ways and their amazing success at it is why Hilary Hahn and Ray Chen love them. TwoSet brings attention and audiences to them!
HA! We can now all agree that Eddy has matured as he finally stopped bragging his perfect pitch 😅😂
Actually it's quite interesting, if you go back to earlier videos, Brett really took the lead way more. Eddy seems much more confident, he does a lot more speaking now. It's cool to watch their progression.
@@moonwatcher99 I noticed that too!
Liszt better
@@ouiouimonami8704 that's not enough start a war ouioui.
Classical music is the biggest symbol of white supremacy. BlackPink's shut down is a way better interpretation of that melody compared to Paganini and Liszt. If you say I'm rong you are, SEXIST, RACIST AND A DOWNWRIGHT SCUM!
Now fight, my children.
As a casual blackpink listener, on the bright side I'm very thankful for them -botching- using la campanella, because otherwise I wouldn't have delved into the world of classical music and would have never found 2set violin. I don't play any instrument, but in future if I ever do, I'll owe it to these lovely men
"To be or not to be, To be or not to be-"
That's awesome! I knew that some twoset fans are also blackpink fans but I didn't expect new fans from the blackpink fanbase
Dude! Pick something and start learning. Classical music is endless. My personal favourite is baroque music on baroque replica instruments in an historically informed style. It’s basically historical detective work to get as close as possible to how it would have been played at the time of writing.
Other people love crossover classical rock or jazz or folk.
Some love the mega scale works like Wagner, where you can’t even play the whole thing in a night.
Or operas where you could swear people are doing the impossible.
Or delicate choral work where you will definitely cry.
There is something for everyone.
I’m playing in a local adult orchestra for people who are not brilliant but are having a go. There are often groups like this around so you can jump in early on in learning, you don’t have to wait until you are brilliant your self. It’s also the fastest way to learn….just do it! 🤓
That is awesome.
@@dees3179 Interesting. I was "introduced" to baroque music during one of my English class while in university. The lecturer mentioned something about baroque music and I was intrigue. Back then, there was still no Internet and I went to the music store to look up baroque and bought a cassette tape ... and that was how I was introduced to baroque classical music. I still don't play any instrument though 😆. Enjoy the discovery.
I never realised how easily can seven and a half minutes feel like one minute. Thank you. This was a great video.
I didn't realize it was 7 and a half minutes until I saw your comment! Felt like it was 3 minutes at most
I feel the same… it felt too short!!
Yeah!
I feel like a second
So true 🤣 I'm watching it 2nd time and it felt like 1 min again....
The is one of the most sincere and heartfelt interview I have seen from Brett and Eddy - really appreciate their deep and thoughtful answers to each question. This is another side of Twoset that we don’t get to see that often - thank you Straits Times for the intimate and refreshing interview!
Agreed :)
2:31 When you're in the real world and you can't just say "Sacrilegious" and expect everyone to know what you mean:
Also 2:49 when you can’t just say “MIDI violin” and expect everyone to know what you mean
English is not my first language and even I know what Sacrilegious means without context 😂
@@yellowcarnivore
@@yellowcarnivore Eddy said "machine violin" not midi
@@anvay7844
Thanks Anvay 🙂
WHO DARES TO CALL THEM UGLY.
GO GET YOUR EYES CHECKED UP BY A DOCTOR THEY ARE THE MOST ADORABLE CREATURES ON THE PLANET. 😤😤
Brett and Eddy are not just inspiration for me as a violinist. They are funny, sweet, and genuine. I love being part of the TwoSet community.
eddy is so great with analogies. i love how he's always willing to explain things in the most clear way
Man I could listen to them speak forever. I was really getting into it and then it ended.
There’s more of the interview in the newspaper article, it’s quite interesting - Sumiko is a good interviewer
Brett and Eddy have introduced me to so many pieces of classical music that I might never have listened to. I am too old to ever do anything professionally, but I have come to love the violin through them and their approach to education about classical music. Their passion has seeped into me and I am going to begin violin lessons because of them.
I'm thinking about taking up violin as well! ❤️
@@majajackson777 we can both do it!
Agree! Do you guys use any online app like Tonic? I want to find some friends to practice tgt 😆 it’s so hard to find irl
2:34 If this were a TSV video Eddy would definitely have said Sacrilegious it just feels right
I love Eddy express the musical world, and the way he spoke about they played same piece but sound differently
I didn't think it was possible to like these two any more than I already did. I'm a 71 y/o, retired military guy who played in the school band in high school. That's the extent of my musical experience, but Brett and Eddy have renewed my love of classical music and, to be fair, also my faith in humanity to some extent. Thank you for the insightful interview.
We definitely see the transition from "pre-coffee" to "post-coffee" Eddy through the video!
XD
Thanks the Straits for this great interview. I have rarely seen them answering questions this honest and in depth! Learnt something new about them that makes them even more great and shows what incredible human beings they are. What rolemodels!!!
As an Argentine, I really appreciate you playing tango. I don’t think many people are aware of how beautiful it can sound. Share more on two set violin.
Can play nochero soy will be better...
Brett seems to be almost shocked at how frank Eddy was, but I loved the way he phrased himself. Both did a good job, this seemed so relaxed but still interesting.
Twoset, I'm just an old lady who loves classical music, but you are
wonderful and you give me hope for its future!!! I love you guys!!!
To be honest they deserve more love and more popularity
Why did I expected to hear " This is our masterclass" after they said "Hi I'm Brett and I'm Eddy" ???
Anyway, Great interview, some questions were really nice, and also Eddy is great at explaining things as usual...😃
Actually they did that as a joke in one their videos.
I heard that in my head as well xD
I have never seen them actually answer so many of the questions asked
This interview clearly shows why TwoSet Violin are so well liked and admired. Genuine and gifted musicians.
‘Gifted’ but also *PRACTICING* lol
“Interesting” to see how these two have matured both as violinists and as people. Eddy’s a born teacher, it comes across in every interview. It’s amazing that after almost ten years they have stayed true to their mission and are still buddies and business partners. They’ve come such a long way from the days of “Hallo friends!” and film music covers and kickstarters. More power to you lads - looking forward to the world tour!
Random thoughts:
1) This almost sounded like an AMSR video
2) Eddy is really the King of Analogies
These guys show that you can be 100% serious about your passion and stay grounded and fun loving. They are inspiring.
thank u for having these two phenomenal artists
Im a blink and the way they explained everything was so good and I like that they want to educate people on classical music and just make a fun parody out of it, some people just took it way too seriously!! I can really tell they have true passion for what they're doing
Gosh you two are so diplomatic! I love this and it was so sincere and honest! Best set of bros on the internet.
I love TwoSet. Eddy & Brett are so creative, funny, talented and passionate about everything they do! They have exposed the toxic side of so many (definitely not all) KPop fans…..they want everyone to be kind, loving and accepting of their preferred group/artist while they themselves act cruel, mean and vitriolic.
The Blackpink/Paganini roast video/diss track was hilarious! Comedy/teasing/satire does not necessarily equate with hatred/cruelty or disrespect. They should just ignore the toxic haters, move on and continue making their amazing content. I hope they don’t allow these bullies impact the type of content they create moving forward. If it were me, I would make more of that content as opposed to shying away from it……because I would never let toxic bully crybabies control my creativity or my expression.
The “best thing about each other” part at the end was so sweet 🥺 So insightful and genuine.
I grew up in the classical violin-community, I started playing when I was 5 - my husband has never had anything to do with it at all, and we LOVE watching twoset's videos together. It makes us laugh and it educates without being complicated or elitist in any way. They're such a good way to learn about classical music and the classical community.
What a great feature, bravo Sumiko Tan and The Straits Times!!
Loved the part of them telling the best thing they like about each other. Their friendship is so precious 💜
Oh!!! Twoset content!!! Where are you twosetters, missing out now!
Brett: Thanks bro :3
🥺 Love the friendship these two guys have, they’re so inspiring in so many ways
The way that Eddie uses examples to explain the ideas makes it sound very easy to understand everything. 😊
It's so cool how both Eddy and Brett talk about the classical music world. You can tell how much they know and care about it and it's honestly really inspiring.
We definitely need more interviews like this with TwoSet! 💕🎵
i’m so glad they are featured in more now, i love seeing them!!
Ah i needed atleast 30 minutes more of this!
This interview is so good!
Thanks for featuring Brett and Eddy! You talked about them with attention and kindness they deserve
If u follow them for a long time u know they’re all bout educating people on classical music. The roasting is pure entertainment.
Sincere thank you from the bottom of my heart for doing this interview Straits Times! I appreciate how Sumiko is such a engaging and attentive interviewer and really respectful towards them, good job!
I hope those fans of BP would watch this video and have some common sense because it’s honestly sad how they don’t know much about classical music, and yet they’re hurling all these superficial and shallow insults when TwoSet are merely trying to educate them.
I saw a comment about one fan who said to report Paganini on copyright against BP, not realising that he has been dead for more than a century, it’s so embarrassing to see people being this uneducated.
I am amazed by Eddy & Brett's answers here. Clearly show how mature, how experienced & intelligent they are. But of course I expect nothing less from them.
Also wanted to say that they're doing the right thing, this way they pursued feels like something they destined for.
sadly, most of us couldn't get tickets. maybe, one day..
Really? Already that far up? Thank you for sharing.
i mean it sold out in the matter of minutes
their world tour is coming soon, hope they don't "sell out" in minutes this time 💀
Nice interview! Because of TSV I started playing and listening to classical music at age of 35.
It’s really nice seeing them so peaceful like this; it gives off a completely different energy compared to in their usual videos, and it’s amazing to see how far they’ve come. I hope the BlackPink fans who are giving them so much hate right now can stop and realise that they didn’t make that diss track to hate on BlackPink but rather to take this initiative and show us a different perspective of the piece. Thank you Brett and Eddy for being such amazing RUclipsrs and also thank you Sumiko for this enlightening interview ❤
OMG, where is the extended version of this??!!! Please publish!!
There's an article in the Straits Times too
@@Casutama I went to their web site but I couldn't find the article. Do you know if there's a delay between it being published in the paper and being on the site? Or are only some articles available on the site?
@@elissahunt you have to pay on the site but people on Instagram posted photos of the paper 🤪
Thank you for interviewing Brett and Eddy! Their work and their accomplishments deserve recognition :)
i love them, they deserve an award, for spreading classical music in a funny educational way among young people…
Hopefully this interview clears things up in the musical world. Eddy loves K-pop. And all kinds of musical genres for that matter.
That's good to hear :) but..... Nothing will be clear, no hate but that's the reality in social media, the audience maturity..
@@Frei-234 that is why twoset is educating us, isn't it. About music, even about mental health.
The really great thing about them is that, while they do go hard on the memes and humour, they very much are serious violinists. Their RUclips work is intrinsically tied to an art that they have already applied in a mainstream profession and could always go back to.
Outstanding interview. Full of substance instead of fluff.
I just need that Por Una Cabeza full version now… or better yet, I’d love to hear them play a full ser of tango violin duets some day…
I love seeing twoset in different interviews! I am very proud of how far they’ve come
yess, feed me more twoset content
Ooh I love the analogy eddy made on how pieces sound different depending on who plays it. Different actor but same script
It was nice seeing TwoSet being just Brett and Eddy. On their channel they always have to be "on" and not necessarily just themselves. So you can only suspect that they *might* actually be good guys. But here, that really comes through as more than just a suspicion.
Once you've watched more and more of their videos you'll see that when they're not making viola jokes (they actually do like the viola) or other clearly exaggerated jokes, they're pretty dang genuine.
7:14 my heart melted
when she asked who's the better player, I was taken aback. hahaha but as always, very good answers from our dads
So proud to be your supporter! I like Eddy’s interpretation about two actors portraying same roles differently. This, obviously you two would play the same piece in a different direction. I am not a musical instrument player, but I (probably) can recognize and appreciate the difference.
Very grateful and glad that you two continue with educate us about classical music.
Paying respect to original author is very important, be it classical, live action from anime, song cover, drama remake, fan fictions, etc. I like the analogy of half the sentence, wow, that drove me nut. No wonder it tickled many musicians, especially violinists.
So proud that Strait Time interviewed you two. Looking forward to see more of your creativity!
Though they look fun and comedic and sometimes silly in their videos, behind the scenes are completely different faces. Very thoughtful of how they want to structure their skits; and personally, that diss track was fire 🔥🔥
Thanks to whoever brought the good recording equipment, it's so nice to hear the sound of those Strads!
I love the way they expresses their thoughts. It’s so thoughtful and creative
ohhhh I wish it was a half an hour long videooooo, I love them!
Forget the purpose of the video, that intro gave me chills
Ive always loved the incorporation of classical instruments into other genres of music, including electronic. But since recently discovering their channel, I feel like I'm learning so much about what it truly takes to be a classical musician and I've gained an even greater appreciation for it. Their goal of bringing classical music to the general audience is definitely succeeding as far as I'm concerned. On top of that, I love their dynamic. You can see they're truly friends and genuinely seem like such nice people.
I am not at all familiar with Blackpink's music but loved their parody style music video. In no way should they have received the hate they received. I'd be interested to see the Blackpink artists address their fans behavior.
The way they complimented each other means that inspite how different they are, they have an amazing bond with each other and the friendship that they have is just amazing. You can clearly see how well they know each other (I don't know why i had to write this, I just did😄)
Eddy's analogy while explaining things is LIT; imho Eddy had deep talent for teaching
This was amazing! I loved the way Eddy explained everything and also the way Brett was so composed and friendly
This was an awesome heartfelt interview I have been watching twosetviolin for the past 3 years and I definitely got to hear more of their point of view on things and I love hearing them talk they need to get interviewed or talk more like this on their channel more often this was awesome props to Sumiko and Brett and Eddy 👏👏👏👏👏 love you guys 🫶🏽🥰
Thank you for this interview! I love how they answer, It’s nice to see their own perspectives and opinions. What I really love the most about them is how they are just being themselves and just being real, I love how they are not scared to point their opinions out and share their thoughts about different things especially when they do their reaction videos. Totally what made me like them ❤️ Their personality is just so genuine and honest.
Amazing interview! They are both so incredibly well spoken!!
They got it right on spot, million of kids these day think THAT melody is from Blackpink, without knowing it was originated from Paganini. Just because Bret and Eddy speak up for Paganini, it doesn't turn them into the bullseye for criticism and "sh*t throwing simualtor".
Its also so strange that why Blackpink has no copyright issue when taking over Paganini work, but when 2setviolin did the same thing, they got called up? Wake up people, Blackpink doesnt own the piece, Paganini does.
Maybe if we are too adore of Blackpink , shouldn't we at least show some respect for a dead person who create the track?
I feel sorry for 2setviolin for the things they been through. Thanks for speaking up and it is a fantastic performance you did on Nov 2022
could've replace kids with people, no need for stupid discrimination.
Fully agree, but la campanella is technically in public domain due to him dying like 200 years ago, meaning anyone can take his work without issues
Great interview - so good to see them in this setting. They need more exposure like this. Maybe the Blackpink fans will see this and maybe understand... maybe...
Thank you for this lovely interview. I have been a fan of TwoSet for a long time and it's so good to see how much they've grown and matured over the years. They really encourage us all to practice at the things we want to do. No matter what your goal is, if you practice your skills well, you will improve and you will reach your goals. They deserve every bit of this success.
This is amazing! I already LOVED Brett & Eddy! But I didn't realize I could love them any more than I already did until this interview! Two amazing genuine people.
Thanks for this interview! I loved that we got to see a side of them that they don't usually show in their videos
I love this interview. It really shows some more in-depth serious responses we rarely get to see in these kind of interviews.
I saw introduced to you guys from the blackpink diss video and then inspired by you .. started watch more videos and concert.. And then started to listen to you guys on Spotify and then now i am deep in classical music listening to different pieces and artists ♥️
Hey, welcome to the TwoSet fandom :) That's great!
@@Casutama Thank you 😁
Wow, that wad a quick conversion to classical. Enjoy your journey!
@@susanbryant6516 Bret performing in the concert was on another level.. you must watch it
@@drnithyaveeramuthu I have, I saw it when it live-streamed and twice since. Also RUclips channel MOACM (My Opinions About Classical Music) has 2 videos up, one on Bretts Mendelsohn performance the other on Eddy and his La Campanella , that are quite interesting- comparing the score and the video looking at some of the musical decisions they made and what she liked about it.
Thank you for this interview! So glad that we got to know them more.
Thank you so much for this interview!
2:32 Eddy is trying so hard not to say the word "Sacrilegious"
That was a really good interview, thank you.
Thank you for doing such a great interview with them :) I'm so so proud of the two!!
Loved the interview!! Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much for the wonderful interview! You guys definitely asked them great questions and cleared up so many things Twosetters were wondering about for ages. Also the duet was incrediblee!!!
7:14..."Thanks bro!"..That's so awkwardly cute That's what Eddy said you're able to say the right thing at the right time and touch people's feelings...!
Ok this is so cute, I loved their interactions!! I'm so glad a person made a video with a neutral point of view, and also good that Brett and Eddy got to share their opinions and stuff!
thanks for the genuine interview!