Ahh dont be shy. The whole soviet union had to do the same styled shows not only russia 😹 i mean they not that bad. There is one I always watched with my parents on new years evem. Even thougth the soviet union was dead when i was born the industry kept this style in the 90's aswell.
I've always been curious if they were recorded. At each event of any size, the cheering and clapping sound the same. It would make sense to have an efficient applause play over the actual applause, since this video and event is propaganda.
I hope that when it is freed, North Korean art does not become overshadowed by South Korea. These talented people deserve a chance to make their own culture when they are no longer forced to praise a dictator
Beautifully stated! I would like to think that the obvious raw talent and passion of the North Korean people will survive the Kim Regime and the Democratic Peoples Republic. I believe they will be essential for the morale of the new and free North Korea.
Didn't art flourish after the soviet union collapse? I'm sure when the north korean people are freed, they will come through with beautiful art expressing their experience.
@@user-lt2rw5nr9s I'm also thinking of the problems that East Germans had with West Germany after reunification. But yes! I hope to hear post-Kim songs from NK soon.
I found this whole thing really sad. Whenever the musicians weren't in use, it looked like they turned into manikins. The applause was synchronized, and the audience was watching it like they were expecting to go into battle any moment. I can't imagine how the women still kept smiling despite their serious faces. The music reminded me of the music the soviets would play for their propaganda. Very theatrical music and slide presentation. There were some nice pictures of green pastures and a lovely beach (obviously not their country). But they were shown quickly, which I thought was interesting. So sad.
when musicians don’t play they’re supposed to do that. the reason they all pose like that is because most violinists (for example) put the butt of their violin on their knee, and the bottom of the bow on the other.
This is so bittersweet to watch. I love seeing the talent. It’s amazing but the fact that they’re forced to do this, takes the joy out of it. I pray that one day, they will be free ❤️
Yeonmi, I'd be interested in knowing more about these "celebrities", they're clearly mostly the same singers singing the same songs in every performance. What are their lives like? P.S. the part where everyone is standing around Kim Jong Un looking happy is horrible. They look petrified
@Sugar Free Anthems she had talked in another video of some singers and actresses she knew about before escaping, and how much she liked some songs. She has also shown some pictures of the things she talks about, and the people she is in contact was the one sending the pictures, like the video of the personal Kim Jong Un resort with the pleasure squad, there were pictures of some unique decorated food, etc, look for them. She obviously can't know for sure some so intimate things as you said, but some others she grew around and some others she showed the material to support what she said. I also want to share here this link to your video, and advise people to read your description of North Korea and watch the video...because is always good to see where some opinions are coming from...I am personally always going to trust first the defectors. ruclips.net/video/GoVbUs2CAZw/видео.html&ab_channel=SugarFreeAnthems
@@kacklina the video where yeonmi shows "Kim's resort" (this video: ruclips.net/video/h_3NnK242_s/видео.html ) is full of errors. For example, the resort that she claims is kims personal resort in 2:58 of that video is actually a tourist hotel called "Kalma hotel" where journalists have stayed when they were invited to witness the dismantling of Punggye-ri nuclear test site in 2018. Here's a news report from that resort: ruclips.net/video/n_N3m8rDu1U/видео.html Another report: ruclips.net/video/NP6e0BGE8X4/видео.html
@Sugar Free Anthems Well, she had a guest in one of her previous lives who was apprently an elite in north korea, and even knew/had met Kim Jong un. That must've been one of her sources. There's also another north korean youtuber that was an elite in north korea too. I'm guessing she must keep in contact with the refugees for information, and perspective from people who lived complete different lives because of their social class. She's also mentioned she was from a very low caste back in north Korea, and it's always the people with the worst lives in the bottom of the social class that know the real tea☕.
The women look like they sing with tears in their eyes too often. Especially old videos of Kim Jong Un's wife singing on stage. She is confident, sings beautifully, but her eyes are full of a mysterious emotion and sometimes a tear.
I think the tone is similar to the propaganda female newscaster we see a lot. Rather than just saturated with excitement and intense adoration (like the broadcaster) their voices are also shaking with something synthetic and sappy which I can only imagine is the tone for reflecting on the past year and being extremely positive/"hopeful" for next year. That's what I feel listening to it anyway.
It's a dialect. It's the strong mood that the singers are portraying. They're living the life in North Korean standards, though a dangerous position. I do believe most of the female singers are part of Kim's pleasure squad, or perhaps retired ones.
It's not a sign of distress, but a standardized linguistic affectation. If you listen carefully to news reporters in the US, you'll also notice that they all share an artificial vocal cadence and prosody that's distinct from everyday speech. Same basic principle.
This orchestra is so amazingly good. I feel like, even though they're playing songs that celebrate the regime, they're finding some kind of relief while playing, it's the power of music. I truly hope North Korean people can be free someday and be able to share their talent with the whole world, because we need it. Sending love to all of them
Я, Советский пенсионер! В,Партиях не состоял никаких. Но горжусь что в молодости носил, В.И.Ленина, значок Октябрёнка! Потом как Знамя Победы ВОВ. Красный галстук Пионера! Далее Комсомольский значёк Справедливого единства и верности! И, благодарен Народу и Правительству КНДР. Что они не растоптали память. Советского справедливого единства чтят и берегут его как зеницу ока! А,наши буржуйные про Зап-пердяльные демократы, либералы,разные Элит-дуритные продажные яблоки,груши червивые. Растоптали Честь Святость! Жуя Про-Западное Говно облизываясь! А, Сев.Корецы идут по правильному Социалистическому пути и не предают его! Как сделали это наши продажные дерьмохлебалы! И, я Советский Пенсионер готов поделиться последним куском хлеба.Сс Гордым не продажным справедливым Корейским Народом!!!😊!
Придурки! Кто высказывается и видет в них страх несчастье и прочую чушь. В их глазах расцветает Советское счастье, врзвышающее их учение и талант! А, ваше Зап-пердячное Демократическое говно. Им и на дух ненужно! Нюхайте Его сами.😂😅😊.
I watched the whole concert. It was very nice. Kim Jong Un looked bored sometimes. It is sad that such a beautiful concert for the Lunar New Year was only to please Kim.
The weird clapping at the beginning is so heartbreaking . You can see the how fake it is. They are clapping so enthusiastically ,because their lives depend on it.
It must have been extremely difficult to continuously play music without break and even singers didn't stop, their efforts and skills are worthy of greater recognition, but at the same time such wonderful performance is created by force and fear and not from love and joy. I hope one day they can proudly share their culture and art with rest of the world.
Not only to perform this but someone composed this. What a waste of talent, energy and time. What a sad perversion. You are right Yeonmi, the worlds largest concentration camp.
Amazing talent which I'm surprised can still flourish under a regime like that. Hopefully, one day we will be able to enjoy their talents in a free world
Don’t you ever just wonder what’s going on in their minds. The thought of revolution, hoping their voices spark a feeling. Or fear. Or both. Regardless, these women- and the musicians- are all so very brave.
Music should be a matter of the heart. The fact that all the orchestra are in military uniforms says it all. Fantastic musicians. What these people are able to give the world when they have the opportunity is golden.
It's a propaganda piece. These events usually are much larger, but these people must be the highest elites, who are safe from the virus. They have to clap overjously because it's all being filmed for the purpose of propaganda. It's targeted for the people to feel included for the event. They usually do these things outside in the cold at night.
Вот уж не сравнить музыку, музыканьов певцов с Амре Западными бездарными придуряшками дикаряшками и нашими Бизс Шоу дуро-дряшками ржавыми. Перенявшим всю Заподную гниль и дерьмо. Забыв всё Русское прекрасное. И превратились в МАКАК!😂😅😊.
Many countries have bands and orchestras, even the US. The US air force band is quite good. I do have to say... The "emotional swaying" for this one is so synchronized it's like it's programmed (especially when looking at the violins). Almost like... There isn't any real joy in it. And it's bizzare to hear this style of arrangement, kind of 2D and flat missing true richness and possible harmonies. I could be wrong though.
I wish there were subtitles. How are we to know if they protect their country with rice like the previous songs? Since his lord and majesty is in attendance , I'm certain we will see him riding his magical rainbow unicorn through the clouds! If we were unaware of the tragic circumstances the people live under, this would be comical. Was the lone female on the first row his concubine aka ho?
Ho.....She said in her last video that he didn't even attend and that he has probably killed his wife. That woman has been his mistress for a while now.
This is incredible. All of this beauty, talent and pomp and circumstance as families are starving just outside with no help from anyone in that given building. They could have had the entire country fed with everything invested in this 90 minutes. 🤢 Yeonmi thank you for your videos. I know this a lot of effort on your end I appreciate you opening up so such a diamond in the rough.
Thanks for sharing this latest PRK concert Yeonmi.👍 But good grief, unlike some of the other concerts you have uploaded, I found this one really repetitive and depressing. The Lunar New Year is supposed to be a time of happiness. But the audience were like suited zombies: - Zero emotion. - Zero spontaneity - Zero enjoyment or smiles. - Almost zero women in the audience (99.9% men) But Kim's sister (Kim Yo-jong) was prominently filmed at the end, enthusiastically clapping her brother. Although no sign of his wife (Ri Sol-ju) or mistress (Hyong Song-wol). Kim looked nearly bored to sleep throughout the concert, before managing to waddle onto the stage to the usual choreographed adulation and cheering. What a sad and dreary spectacle for the PRK to start the New Year... 😔
I love these talented fellows. Btw, When you look at the map, North Korea is like a crown to Korean peninsula, I hope it'll shine real bright once again. I'm sure. I hope I can see that day♡
Yeonmi, you haven't slowed down one bit! I watched your One world speech again today and cried. We have come a long way but there is still so much left to do. Keep up the amazing humanitarian efforts and do not let anyone forget that North Koreans are suffering no matter what propaganda they try to show us. I support you and love you!! 🖤🖤🤗🤗 Also, Happy New Year!! May your year be full of happiness and prosperity. 🧧🧧🎉🎉
Love 😍 their dresses ❣️ well sound tunes I enjoyed them it back memories with my father even if I don't understand the words the melody is western and old fashioned to that
That march that they always start with, regardless if it's a parade or some other event like this concert, is that some kind of theme song for the party? Or for the Kims? It's obvious that it has as special place in the Hermit Kingdom, but yet I know it isn't the national anthem. What is it?
As someone who has played in orchestras and bands, I noticed in the first 20 minutes. 1. The near constant emotional sways are overdramatic and SYNCHRONIZED in the string players. It makes the whole orchestra look wiggly and strange. It also looks strange when the singers do it. (Probably made to do this to show the world how "happy/proud" they are.) 2. When not playing, the musicians are stock still making #1 even creepier to me. If you look at the cellos even their bows are at rest in the same areas and do NOT move. 3. Their arrangement for the chairs of the strings in strange. Usually the whole group is in a fan shape to help the sound play toward the audience... Not towards the other half of the orchestra. 4. I can't place it but their instruments match eachother so well. AND they're in "top" condition. The bodies of the strings are incredibly shiny. I'm not spotting and kind of individual marks or scuffs or patina on any of the instruments. This doesn't mean at all they're quality or well cared for. It's more of a sign they're new and specifically selected to look shiny and new on camera. (They could sound like crap.) It also means the musicians might not get to use their own choice of instruments... Only what is approved, no matter the quality or sound. 5. It's a military group but the stone cold faces when they play their instruments weirds me out. I played for years and I've seen what the looks of focus are and that right there is a joyless "at attention" stare. I have to wonder what kind of music would come from North Korea if it's people were free. What would their voices and instruments sound like? What would their faces and body movements express?
Also, this was not all filmed in one sitting. Hands down. There are some editing mistakes showing it. I wouldn't be surprised if the audience taping wasn't even at the concert. The lighting is similar to lighting I've experienced in China, which my orchestra had no control over. 38:30 blue light like that makes it hard to read music 43:00 red light like that is almost just as bad I've never played in or watched a western orchestra use lights like that. Only in Asia.
I'm excited to see what other amazing things North Korean people can do once they're finally free. It's just a matter of time. I'm rooting for y'all, amazing people.
World class musicians. The whole production. Even down to the camera angles and sound mixing. North Koreans always demonstrate how resourceful they are. I mean, they are an impoverished country with heavy sanctions but they pull off stuff like this. Even the instruments. They have Pearl Masters Drums, Paiste Gongs, Fender Stratocaster guitars, top class brass and woodwind instruments. Just wow!
I do enjoy the music and singing, very talented performers. What I found interesting is the set was very cheap, A movie screen and a few props for the leader of their country. They could't afford something more? Makes me wonder about the rest of the country.
Yeonmi the talent is exceptional. I did notice it is same singers at all preformenances also where is his sister and mistress.. I only noticed one women in audience. Love to you Tom
Today was a hard day at work... very tedious, the day dragged on and on and on... Then I watched this and became suddenly grateful for my profession, my passion, that I got to choose even though I grew up very poor. Do you know how hard it is to pretend you are perfect at a job interview? Try doing that for the party 24/7 for every day of your life. That single reason alone should be enough to wake us up about the dangers of communism.
To see such talent and the sound of music coming out of North Korea amazes me. I hope no one messes up, Kim Jong-un would probably have them shot. The only thing good that comes out of NK are the defectors and the sound of their music.
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it feels like this was filmed 50 years ago in soviet russia
Yup, and never be the first one to stop clapping!
Ahh dont be shy. The whole soviet union had to do the same styled shows not only russia 😹 i mean they not that bad. There is one I always watched with my parents on new years evem. Even thougth the soviet union was dead when i was born the industry kept this style in the 90's aswell.
The past in Russia, the present in North Korea, and if these totalitarians masking as "liberals" have their way, our future.
Like Goluboy Ogonyok
well, i guess you should really google some info on this issue, since it was nothing like it
The fact that even the applauses are synchronized gives me anxiety
Okay I knew I couldn’t have been the only one trippin 😩
And those deadbeat shouts.
You'd be even more anxious if you saw the cell for the guys that clap out of order. ;)
I've always been curious if they were recorded. At each event of any size, the cheering and clapping sound the same. It would make sense to have an efficient applause play over the actual applause, since this video and event is propaganda.
@@zakattack8624
They cheer. It's cheer or die.
I hope that when it is freed, North Korean art does not become overshadowed by South Korea. These talented people deserve a chance to make their own culture when they are no longer forced to praise a dictator
Beautifully stated! I would like to think that the obvious raw talent and passion of the North Korean people will survive the Kim Regime and the Democratic Peoples Republic. I believe they will be essential for the morale of the new and free North Korea.
Didn't art flourish after the soviet union collapse? I'm sure when the north korean people are freed, they will come through with beautiful art expressing their experience.
@@user-lt2rw5nr9s I'm also thinking of the problems that East Germans had with West Germany after reunification. But yes! I hope to hear post-Kim songs from NK soon.
Are you kidding? Do you want North Korean psychosis to be perpetrated?
@@michaelbetzer1966 No, I want them to be able to express themselves without being forced to praise the Kim dictators.
For North Korea being a terrible country they really do know how to throw the best concerts
Because they’ll be shot if they don’t
But North Koreans are not Chinese... Neither do they believe in the Lunar calendar.
So what exactly are they celebrating for ??
Their lives depend on it! They are performing for their very lives.
@@TinaSomaS that has nothing to do with my comment?
@@MissouriProud why can’t you appreciate their dedication to practicing
Can you imagine the pressure of hitting a wrong note? I don't know what they're saying but it feels like Christmas.
Just what I was thinking. Pressure for sure but no doubt they did endless rehearsals.
The performance was good, but all the extended clapping at the end seemed very phony. Like they were almost afraid not to applause.
I found this whole thing really sad. Whenever the musicians weren't in use, it looked like they turned into manikins. The applause was synchronized, and the audience was watching it like they were expecting to go into battle any moment. I can't imagine how the women still kept smiling despite their serious faces. The music reminded me of the music the soviets would play for their propaganda. Very theatrical music and slide presentation. There were some nice pictures of green pastures and a lovely beach (obviously not their country). But they were shown quickly, which I thought was interesting. So sad.
when musicians don’t play they’re supposed to do that. the reason they all pose like that is because most violinists (for example) put the butt of their violin on their knee, and the bottom of the bow on the other.
Wow - it was like watching an old Soviet Union propaganda film.
This is so bittersweet to watch. I love seeing the talent. It’s amazing but the fact that they’re forced to do this, takes the joy out of it. I pray that one day, they will be free ❤️
Listening to this feels good in the same way as wearing a pair of Nike's made by children in China or Bangladesh feels good.
@@mrandersson2009 yup lol
Yeonmi, I'd be interested in knowing more about these "celebrities", they're clearly mostly the same singers singing the same songs in every performance. What are their lives like?
P.S. the part where everyone is standing around Kim Jong Un looking happy is horrible. They look petrified
@Sugar Free Anthems She's spoken about many things she hasn't experienced first hand, she has contacts
@Sugar Free Anthems idk, that's irrelevant. why do you bother responding? I wasn't asking you. bye
@Sugar Free Anthems she had talked in another video of some singers and actresses she knew about before escaping, and how much she liked some songs. She has also shown some pictures of the things she talks about, and the people she is in contact was the one sending the pictures, like the video of the personal Kim Jong Un resort with the pleasure squad, there were pictures of some unique decorated food, etc, look for them. She obviously can't know for sure some so intimate things as you said, but some others she grew around and some others she showed the material to support what she said. I also want to share here this link to your video, and advise people to read your description of North Korea and watch the video...because is always good to see where some opinions are coming from...I am personally always going to trust first the defectors. ruclips.net/video/GoVbUs2CAZw/видео.html&ab_channel=SugarFreeAnthems
@@kacklina the video where yeonmi shows "Kim's resort" (this video: ruclips.net/video/h_3NnK242_s/видео.html ) is full of errors. For example, the resort that she claims is kims personal resort in 2:58 of that video is actually a tourist hotel called "Kalma hotel" where journalists have stayed when they were invited to witness the dismantling of Punggye-ri nuclear test site in 2018. Here's a news report from that resort: ruclips.net/video/n_N3m8rDu1U/видео.html
Another report: ruclips.net/video/NP6e0BGE8X4/видео.html
@Sugar Free Anthems Well, she had a guest in one of her previous lives who was apprently an elite in north korea, and even knew/had met Kim Jong un. That must've been one of her sources. There's also another north korean youtuber that was an elite in north korea too. I'm guessing she must keep in contact with the refugees for information, and perspective from people who lived complete different lives because of their social class. She's also mentioned she was from a very low caste back in north Korea, and it's always the people with the worst lives in the bottom of the social class that know the real tea☕.
I will only celebrate once N Korea is free and it's people healthy and happy.
edit. Congratulations on 400K subs and your Patreon growing as well.
They no need whitey approval.
@@shukriramlee balls!
The 5 women singing and harmonizing around minute 50 is actually so beautiful.
You are right. These "harmonizing" ladies are memorable. Beautiful voices. The orchestral arrangement sounds like Christmas carol, doesn't it?
@@arturemil9776 You have beautifully explained it.😌😌😌
If I'm not mistaken I think their beauty is a factor when it comes to be chosen to perform
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In both koreas beauty is always a factor
Even in such circumstances, music is still beautiful
Music is the most beautiful creation of humanity.
Absolutely .
They are so talented. It almost feels like Disney music. I would be so afraid not to perform perfectly.
This is one insane display of propaganda
Yeonmi, this must be a bitter sweet concert for you to watch, I would imagine?
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As I watched this, three words came to mind: brainwashed clapping robots.
To get a whole nation worship you is beyond imagination.
But then again, religion does this. Smh
@Louise Cordier It's the truth. Otherwise, you're playing a blind eye....if that helps you cope.
Do you think we are not brainwashed also by Western media?😂
Brainwashed....or threatened.
@Louise Cordier islam? You even know what islam is girl?
This looks like it was filmed in my high school auditorium.
When the women publicly speak they have such a quiver or cry in their voice. Its very unsettling
The women look like they sing with tears in their eyes too often. Especially old videos of Kim Jong Un's wife singing on stage. She is confident, sings beautifully, but her eyes are full of a mysterious emotion and sometimes a tear.
I think the tone is similar to the propaganda female newscaster we see a lot. Rather than just saturated with excitement and intense adoration (like the broadcaster) their voices are also shaking with something synthetic and sappy which I can only imagine is the tone for reflecting on the past year and being extremely positive/"hopeful" for next year.
That's what I feel listening to it anyway.
It's a dialect. It's the strong mood that the singers are portraying. They're living the life in North Korean standards, though a dangerous position. I do believe most of the female singers are part of Kim's pleasure squad, or perhaps retired ones.
It's intentional
It's not a sign of distress, but a standardized linguistic affectation. If you listen carefully to news reporters in the US, you'll also notice that they all share an artificial vocal cadence and prosody that's distinct from everyday speech. Same basic principle.
This orchestra is so amazingly good. I feel like, even though they're playing songs that celebrate the regime, they're finding some kind of relief while playing, it's the power of music. I truly hope North Korean people can be free someday and be able to share their talent with the whole world, because we need it. Sending love to all of them
Я, Советский пенсионер! В,Партиях не состоял никаких. Но горжусь что в молодости носил, В.И.Ленина, значок Октябрёнка! Потом как Знамя Победы ВОВ. Красный галстук Пионера! Далее Комсомольский значёк Справедливого единства и верности! И, благодарен Народу и Правительству КНДР. Что они не растоптали память. Советского справедливого единства чтят и берегут его как зеницу ока! А,наши буржуйные про Зап-пердяльные демократы, либералы,разные Элит-дуритные продажные яблоки,груши червивые. Растоптали Честь Святость! Жуя Про-Западное Говно облизываясь! А, Сев.Корецы идут по правильному Социалистическому пути и не предают его! Как сделали это наши продажные дерьмохлебалы! И, я Советский Пенсионер готов поделиться последним куском хлеба.Сс Гордым не продажным справедливым Корейским Народом!!!😊!
Придурки! Кто высказывается и видет в них страх несчастье и прочую чушь. В их глазах расцветает Советское счастье, врзвышающее их учение и талант! А, ваше Зап-пердячное Демократическое говно. Им и на дух ненужно! Нюхайте Его сами.😂😅😊.
I watched the whole concert. It was very nice. Kim Jong Un looked bored sometimes. It is sad that such a beautiful concert for the Lunar New Year was only to please Kim.
Propaganda
The weird clapping at the beginning is so heartbreaking . You can see the how fake it is. They are clapping so enthusiastically ,because their lives depend on it.
It must have been extremely difficult to continuously play music without break and even singers didn't stop, their efforts and skills are worthy of greater recognition, but at the same time such wonderful performance is created by force and fear and not from love and joy. I hope one day they can proudly share their culture and art with rest of the world.
yeah love from INDIA
ITS 4 AM IN MORNING
Hello bro
That guitar 🎸 at minute 11 was cray cray amazing. The music, the culture, the dresses all beautiful. May Korea be one day reunited and free
Outside of North Korea being a terrible country, we gotta admit the music is very beautiful.
As beautiful as propaganda paid for in suffering and blood can be.
All I can think of is that everyone clapping for Kim is thinking
"Am I clapping hard enough or cheering loud enough?" 😿
What are they singing about? How "wonderful" kim is?
😂😂😂
Some songs are loterally entitled "we will follow only you, great leader kim jong un" so yes, that' s what they are singing
Not only to perform this but someone composed this. What a waste of talent, energy and time. What a sad perversion. You are right Yeonmi, the worlds largest concentration camp.
clap and cheer like your life depends on it because it does.
Balls! big balls!
These musicians are gift wow this is heavenly 🥰
Amazing talent which I'm surprised can still flourish under a regime like that. Hopefully, one day we will be able to enjoy their talents in a free world
This is just insane...
@36:20 her voice is sooo good😱👌
Don’t you ever just wonder what’s going on in their minds. The thought of revolution, hoping their voices spark a feeling. Or fear. Or both.
Regardless, these women- and the musicians- are all so very brave.
Music should be a matter of the heart. The fact that all the orchestra are in military uniforms says it all. Fantastic musicians. What these people are able to give the world when they have the opportunity is golden.
Name all the countries in the world which do not have military orchestras.
Even during this ceremony, they constantly thinking about defecting
They have to clap for him right? Or else they get punished? Is this correct?
probably so. I've never seen clapping like that before. do we need a body language expert to see what's going on here?
Yes
It's a propaganda piece. These events usually are much larger, but these people must be the highest elites, who are safe from the virus. They have to clap overjously because it's all being filmed for the purpose of propaganda. It's targeted for the people to feel included for the event. They usually do these things outside in the cold at night.
Придурок только аплодирует тому что ему не нравится. Вот ты один из таких продажных тупых Сук!
Продажная Сука. Тебе ли мякоть!😅😊!
Really it's 2021 in North Korea?
Lunar New Year is a huge holiday for asian culture (think Christmas) and yeah it's this week!! 🧧🎉 Different calendars LOL
@@CrystalCat24 and they are not on a different calendar than the Gregorian ?
They marj the year Kim il sung was born as the beginning of the year .
I am shocked that the electricity stayed on long enough to complete the program.
It really is a beautiful performance and beautiful music. Praying for North Korea's freedom. ❤
How could they have freedom, if they mashed with severe sanction??
I enjoyed to first song a lot. It was an outstanding peice
Вот уж не сравнить музыку, музыканьов певцов с Амре Западными бездарными придуряшками дикаряшками и нашими Бизс Шоу дуро-дряшками ржавыми. Перенявшим всю Заподную гниль и дерьмо. Забыв всё Русское прекрасное. И превратились в МАКАК!😂😅😊.
I wanna know if these people get money for the performance, probably not right?? It's so sad:'(
I doubt it
Military symphony orchestra
Many countries have bands and orchestras, even the US. The US air force band is quite good. I do have to say... The "emotional swaying" for this one is so synchronized it's like it's programmed (especially when looking at the violins). Almost like... There isn't any real joy in it. And it's bizzare to hear this style of arrangement, kind of 2D and flat missing true richness and possible harmonies. I could be wrong though.
28:49 His voice was so gooood!!! I hope the system they are living in changes so they can share it with the world
I wish there were subtitles. How are we to know if they protect their country with rice like the previous songs? Since his lord and majesty is in attendance , I'm certain we will see him riding his magical rainbow unicorn through the clouds! If we were unaware of the tragic circumstances the people live under, this would be comical. Was the lone female on the first row his concubine aka ho?
Ho.....She said in her last video that he didn't even attend and that he has probably killed his wife. That woman has been his mistress for a while now.
Its all bullshit
This is incredible.
All of this beauty, talent and pomp and circumstance as families are starving just outside with no help from anyone in that given building. They could have had the entire country fed with everything invested in this 90 minutes.
🤢
Yeonmi thank you for your videos. I know this a lot of effort on your end I appreciate you opening up so such a diamond in the rough.
Credit to the arrangers and composers for their creativity in writing for the orchestra and singers. This is like a movie with live music, awesome.
Other than the singers it's so far just men and that speaks a thousand words
Emotionless men staring st the performers
looks like there's also one female flute player
The New Year in Panam , in Hunger Games
Read another book
is that video from 2021? or 1921?
Thanks for sharing this latest PRK concert Yeonmi.👍
But good grief, unlike some of the other concerts you have uploaded, I found this one really repetitive and depressing.
The Lunar New Year is supposed to be a time of happiness. But the audience were like suited zombies:
- Zero emotion.
- Zero spontaneity
- Zero enjoyment or smiles.
- Almost zero women in the audience (99.9% men)
But Kim's sister (Kim Yo-jong) was prominently filmed at the end, enthusiastically clapping her brother. Although no sign of his wife (Ri Sol-ju) or mistress (Hyong Song-wol).
Kim looked nearly bored to sleep throughout the concert, before managing to waddle onto the stage to the usual choreographed adulation and cheering.
What a sad and dreary spectacle for the PRK to start the New Year... 😔
In how many foreign concerts does audience show spontaneity?
I love these talented fellows. Btw, When you look at the map, North Korea is like a crown to Korean peninsula, I hope it'll shine real bright once again. I'm sure. I hope I can see that day♡
He who claps most fervently wins.
1:00:56 Wow, she has a beautiful voice!
I also see Kim’s new Mrs in the background...
Keep up the good work Yeonmi. With your fantastic humanitarian work you deserve the Nobel Peace Prize.
They should have got John Travolta on the stage to do "Stayin' Alive".
Yeonmi....🙋♂️
Yeonmi, you haven't slowed down one bit! I watched your One world speech again today and cried. We have come a long way but there is still so much left to do.
Keep up the amazing humanitarian efforts and do not let anyone forget that North Koreans are suffering no matter what propaganda they try to show us. I support you and love you!! 🖤🖤🤗🤗
Also, Happy New Year!! May your year be full of happiness and prosperity. 🧧🧧🎉🎉
I thought perhaps kim would give us a solo
I wonder whether they felt honored or terrified during this performance. Maybe they felt both.
Absolutely terrified....
they are really good! They would be better free. Please the translations again! (love you, Yeonmi Park!)
Yes yes, I would love the translations, I'm sure it's very poetic
@@zazu3006 but I'm sure there talking about there "great" leader
Camera quality is like 90's. Is there camera is imported from outside country or they made themselves in north Korea?
Love 😍 their dresses ❣️ well sound tunes I enjoyed them it back memories with my father even if I don't understand the words the melody is western and old fashioned to that
who's the woman singing at 1:00:00 ? she has such a rich and gorgeous voice.
pray Kim Jong Un doesn't take a liking to her.
@Sugar Free Anthems I don't know if you've ever seen this one, but its a better version of The Soldiers Road ruclips.net/video/1Cflqninbos/видео.html
Controlled life is very complicated. The culture should be shown and be beautifully viewed and expressed to the global community
The first few minutes feel very much like George Orwell's 1984.
Lets the whole world pray together to free North Korea,Amen
Wow how you can get that videos? 😱
That march that they always start with, regardless if it's a parade or some other event like this concert, is that some kind of theme song for the party? Or for the Kims? It's obvious that it has as special place in the Hermit Kingdom, but yet I know it isn't the national anthem. What is it?
Where did you find this?? I’m really curious. It’s so unfortunate that they are there to perform praising the leader.
There won't be a copyright claim if you share this. Good
How do you manage to find and get this?
These are some amazing musicians!
Lol in the begining what was they saying when fat kim walked in it sounded like EHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Thank you for a very talented and impressing concert. Happy new year! God bless North Korea. God bless the world.
Is there any chance I might get problems with copyright if I use this as soundtrack in some video/movie of mine?
Hello Yeonmi
Who made these videos??and before escape was she having a yt channel?? M new someone plz explain
As someone who has played in orchestras and bands, I noticed in the first 20 minutes.
1. The near constant emotional sways are overdramatic and SYNCHRONIZED in the string players. It makes the whole orchestra look wiggly and strange. It also looks strange when the singers do it. (Probably made to do this to show the world how "happy/proud" they are.)
2. When not playing, the musicians are stock still making #1 even creepier to me. If you look at the cellos even their bows are at rest in the same areas and do NOT move.
3. Their arrangement for the chairs of the strings in strange. Usually the whole group is in a fan shape to help the sound play toward the audience... Not towards the other half of the orchestra.
4. I can't place it but their instruments match eachother so well. AND they're in "top" condition. The bodies of the strings are incredibly shiny. I'm not spotting and kind of individual marks or scuffs or patina on any of the instruments. This doesn't mean at all they're quality or well cared for. It's more of a sign they're new and specifically selected to look shiny and new on camera. (They could sound like crap.) It also means the musicians might not get to use their own choice of instruments... Only what is approved, no matter the quality or sound.
5. It's a military group but the stone cold faces when they play their instruments weirds me out. I played for years and I've seen what the looks of focus are and that right there is a joyless "at attention" stare.
I have to wonder what kind of music would come from North Korea if it's people were free. What would their voices and instruments sound like? What would their faces and body movements express?
Also, this was not all filmed in one sitting. Hands down. There are some editing mistakes showing it. I wouldn't be surprised if the audience taping wasn't even at the concert.
The lighting is similar to lighting I've experienced in China, which my orchestra had no control over.
38:30 blue light like that makes it hard to read music
43:00 red light like that is almost just as bad
I've never played in or watched a western orchestra use lights like that. Only in Asia.
Yeonmi i bought your book on audible , I have to say I'm impressed!
Music is liberating! So sad it done under such scrutiny and staging. Praying that one day the joy that should be expressed will be felt.
I'm excited to see what other amazing things North Korean people can do once they're finally free. It's just a matter of time. I'm rooting for y'all, amazing people.
Very beautiful and talented people.
World class musicians. The whole production. Even down to the camera angles and sound mixing. North Koreans always demonstrate how resourceful they are. I mean, they are an impoverished country with heavy sanctions but they pull off stuff like this. Even the instruments. They have Pearl Masters Drums, Paiste Gongs, Fender Stratocaster guitars, top class brass and woodwind instruments. Just wow!
Honestly, better than most of the pop music these days.
Imagine if one of them messed up. Straight to the gulags!
I do enjoy the music and singing, very talented performers. What I found interesting is the set was very cheap, A movie screen and a few props for the leader of their country. They could't afford something more? Makes me wonder about the rest of the country.
Yeonmi the talent is exceptional.
I did notice it is same singers at all preformenances also where is his sister and mistress.. I only noticed one women in audience. Love to you Tom
His sister was sitting at the end of a row in the opening shots.
I Cry for these beautiful talented people. GOD PLEASE BRING FREEDOM TO THESE LOVELY PEOPLE
I wish to see them all rebel. All of them against that one evil man, he couldn’t do anything.
Thanks for posting this great performance!
How do you feel about this? Nostalgic, happy?
Today was a hard day at work... very tedious, the day dragged on and on and on... Then I watched this and became suddenly grateful for my profession, my passion, that I got to choose even though I grew up very poor.
Do you know how hard it is to pretend you are perfect at a job interview? Try doing that for the party 24/7 for every day of your life. That single reason alone should be enough to wake us up about the dangers of communism.
Greetings from Israel! Great and amazing concert. Something unusual and incredible.
Can anyone tell me what the 2nd performance (the solo woman) is saying/singing?
To see such talent and the sound of music coming out of North Korea amazes me. I hope no one messes up, Kim Jong-un
would probably have them shot. The only thing good that comes out of NK are the defectors and the sound of their music.
Yes, how wonderful life is in the sozialist paradise of NK. Or not...
While the elite watch the glitz and glam the real people are on the outside starving
People inside are starving too.