Metal Vocalist First Time Reaction - Dimash Qudaibergen - Qairan Elim 

The person who was playing the piano was the composer of this song. Did you notice that the end of the video was in color (indicating hope)?

❗ PRISONERS ! From Genghis Khan to the Soviet barbed wire labor camps, Kazakhstan had been invaded and subjugated, forced to pass down in secret, their language, culture and traditions. For over a 1000 years they steadfastly and tenaciously did this in the face of imprisonment, torture and death, one generation to the next. Dimash's generation is THE FIRST IN A MILLENNIUM to grow up in à free sovereign state, 1991, and they are deeply passionate about their nation ! This generation determined with every fiber of their being to preserve, protect and celebrate every facet of their beloved "Keilem Mekin" ( a song he sings with fervor) their Sacred Homeland and her language, culture and traditions for themselves, the world at large and the sake of their children.

This video broke records. It was the first Kazakh language video shown in MTV. The first Kazakh singer shown on MTV. Dimash held the no 1 spot on MTV for weeks and weeks. The show he was on ended with Jim stoll on the Number 1 spot as voted for by fans and the young music lovers of the USA and far beyond. We Dears stayed up every Friday night to vote for Jim for months and it worked, we got his music in MTV, which is admittedly not as influenced as it once was, but it was still something to get him noticed. We Dears do so many crazy things to support him ❤

That is not Dimash narrating the opening sequence. The introductory Narration of Qairan Elim is Read by Yisbek Abilmazhinov

A very understated song. It is so proudly Kazakh Dimash, spiritual, soulful.

Kazakhstan became an independent nation just a couple of years before Dimash was born following the most appalling history (and I’ve only researched the past 100 years!). He is so proud of his stunningly beautiful country as seen in the MV but this song is also about loss of his professor and other friends during the pandemic and a heartfelt prayer for his beloved country to be safe, peaceful and independent. Plymouth UK 🇬🇧

"Difficulties temper and tempered people can't be broken!" So Dimash is on fire, being tempered! This MV was shoot in pandemic times, so everybody was facing the "temper" but only some would survive! And yes, I went to Kazakhstan and went to all these places. They are so beautiful that it is hard to believe they are real! Hug from Brazil!

Thank you for your reaction. I believe his family has instilled in him all the stories of his Kazakh ancestors. He embodies all those stories anytime he sings songs of his homeland. He is a masterful storyteller and the love he has for his homeland is palatable.

Hi John, there is a Dimash fan video during a rehearsal in which he is imitating the sound of the kobyz ( the instrument that you like). Find it and enjoy it. THANK YOU!! 😂😂

👉 Here is playing the best Kobys player in the world, Dimash’s friend Olzhas Qurmanbeck. This bowl-neck lute played with a bow is is an old Turkic stringed instrument and called Kobys, Qobyz or Kylkobyz in Kazakhstan. The Kyrgyz variant, for example, is called the kyl-kyyak. The Kobys is the oldest string instrument in the world and according to a German scientist, it spread beyond the borders of the nomadic area of Central Asia and became the mother (prototype) of all European string instruments. (Turkic means: The Turkic peoples are a collection of ethnic groups from Central, East, North and West Asia as well as parts of Europe and North Africa who speak Turkic languages. Difference between Turkic and Turkish - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-PqxhtBecVeg.html ) A legend about Kobyz says that this instrument was created by the great steppe narrator Korkyt-Ata, who lived in the 10th century and that the tool is charged with magical and even mystical properties and sounds like animal voices. In addition, the Kazakh people believed that the spirits of their ancestors spoke to them through this music. The old outlook and piety towards their instruments and music was constantly preserved in traditional Kazakh society and ensured the highest spiritual level of musical art and a special respectful attitude towards musical instruments. Simple people, for example, did not dare to touch the shaman's Kobyz. It is said: The balance between the courses of life and death on earth can be maintained by playing the Kobyz.

What the power of love🙏❤️☀️❤️! I love my Country, I love and adore Dimash❤️💎❤️💎❤️! God bless you♾️🤲🤲🤲❤️🤍❤️🤍❤️

This is so heart touching song! It was composed during coronavirus. Dimash and his friends lost some musical close coworkers! So sad times! ❤❤❤❤❤ and… at the latest concerts he added a harmonic part - his voice and kobyz

Every time I listen to this song, I cry, it's about the native land😭🥹🇰🇿I from Kazakhstan

Thanks for the wonderful heartfelt reaction John. I loved your comment about how amazing it must be to see the world through the eyes of Dimash’s. I do feel his songs and videos about Kazakhstan’s give us a great view of that.

Thanks for your reaction, John. You are always so heartfelt, and respectful. Amazing what some countries, like Kazakhstan have had to endure! We are so blessed to know Dimash, and experience the love he shares of his country. So thankful for other DEARS, who know the story behind the song. Always a joy to learn something new. Thanks to all who contribute their knowledge. Continually enjoy your insights on Dimash!

Love how Dimash is a proud nationalist and yet loves all peoples from all nations. Respect! King Dimash! ❤

Wie Stolz sind wir, Kasachen, auf Dimash ❤ Er ist Beweis für unsere Tradition, Kultur ❤ John, Herzlichen Dank für deine wunderbaren Worte ❤

Я плачу,у него огромная любовь к своему народу ,к своей родине и мы любим свонго Ангела ..Димаш будь всегда самым счастливым казахом ,живи ,живи радуй нас очень долго .ты настоящая звезда! Все люди мира ! Любмте свои земли ,свою родину ,берегите близких

War, bombs, fire, destruction, death... Wars destroy everything except land but without humanity you have nothing.

I agree, this MV is more than stunning, it's hard not to cry. Dimash uses his amazing vocal technique to convey so many feelings...uff!!

You'll see Olzhas Qurmanbek in Istanbul, he confirmed that he'll be playing the Kobyz at both Budapest and Istanbul. This song and MV are gorgeous, with the color brightening up at the end, for hope.

Dimash is acknowledging the difficult history of his country that they have given their life for and suffered for. He wants people to value what they have achieved in teh past 30 years of independence. Renat is playing the piano

Beautiful song and incredible Dimash ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Благодарю вас за прекрасную реакцию на нашего Димаш, он самый лучший и любимый вокалист мира

Спасибо большое за реакцию! Давно не видела этот потрясающий клип и не слышала эту невероятно красивую песню! Этот клип был снят во время пандемии! За роялем автор музыки!

I love that Dimash directed this video

Спасибо Вам , дорогой Джон ! Люблю Ваши реакции , знаю Ваше трепетное отношение к Димашу, вот , если бы каждый из нас хоть немного похоже , ну , хоть на чуть - чуть как Димаш , любил свою землю , Родину , свой народ - Мир был бы другим . Димаш - это счастье и надежда !!!

Yo aqui llorando con esta canción bellisima de Dimash, lloro porque se la dedico a mi amada tierra Venezuela, desde aqui te saludo! ❤

Is there a place we can nominate our favorite Dimash reactor? I mean you winning the tickets to his birthday concert is amazing and well deserved. You have brought so many people to know this amazing human/singer/just everything. I think you should get a nomination to meet him. Not just giving him a rose thought I know that was such a wonderful experience. But you are hands down mine and so many of us Dears favorite Dear reactor ❤

Automatically this is my second best after the Only One Sky!!! Dimash, not only excellent in acting but what so ever he does is brilliant and inspired an genius

So powerful and so much symbolism, you're the best, always love your reactions to Dimash. You appreciate his heart and soul that he puts into everything he does. Peace ❤

Thank you John for another great reaction. ❤ this MV is beautiful and the music with his voice just another master piece❤

You need to watch Dimash sang with his parents if you haven’t already

The amount of detail and thought that goes into all his music videos is insane,so good . Thank you John

Клипы Димаша сделали невероятное- в 2023 году я специально прилетала в Алмату, чтобы побывать в местах где снимались клипы. Озеро Кольсай и каньон просто удивительно красивы❤❤❤❤ И вновь Димаш - стремлюсь в Стамбул 😅😅😅

Oooh Goose bumps. I'm going ti finalise my Visa. From South Africa 🇿🇦 too go to his concert in Budddapest. 1🎼🎵🎶❤

Thank you Jonh. 💐💐🇧🇷 Dimash is unique. 👑🎶🇰🇿💖

Thank you for this nice reaction. You compare Dimash's voice with Kobyz, Here is a fan video where Dimash imitates him. really fantastic!!! Merci pour cette belle réaction. Tu compares la voix de Dimash avec le Kobyz, Voici une vidéo de fan où Dimash l'imite. C'est vraiment fantastique!!! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-kA6lfgP3-bo.html

Its not him narrating ❤ but all the rest is him 🎉🎉🎉🎉

❤❤❤Grandiosa reacción. Impresionante!!!!❤❤❤ Dimash es Único, todo sentimiento cuando canta a su amado Kazajistan

Such a stunning video! And what a masterpiece with Dimash’s voice!

Stunning ❤❤ thank you John 💖🇦🇷❤️🇰🇿

Спасибо! Всегда жду Ваши комментарии и радуюсь Вашей восхищенностью творчеством гениального Димаша.

There's a fan cam where Dimash is imitating the sound of kobyz in the introduction of this song, in the absence of Olzhaz. Sounds the same.❤😮

Hi John! Thank you for another great reaction! This was produced during the pandemic as a prayer for Kazakhstan and its people. It is indeed beautiful and powerful! 🤗🎶♥️

Este video lo realizó en relación a lo que acontecía por la pandemia, representando metafóricamente el dolor y sufrimiento por la devastación física y moral de las personas, y energéticamente el planeta también estaba padeciendo.

Such a beautiful, heart-wrenching song about the long & sad history of Kazakhstan. Dimash is so proud of his homeland and his heritage & he sings from his soul with all of his Kazakh folk songs or songs connected to the history of this beautiful country. Thank you for another great reaction 😊🙏💞

I’ve heard of Dimash before, but had never seen a music video.

You finally reacted to this MV, our Dimash the director.❤

. . . and Dimash does it again! Unbelievably beautiful.

Gracias gracias por seguir escuchando a DIMASH sigue escuchando sus canciones Kazajas lee las letras que cuenta la historia de su país leyenda lugares sus raíces desde Argentina saludos

Hola John, que emoción,Dimash transmite el sentimiento de kazajistan, es único ...graciasss por la reacción ❤

Hola John. Sin duda un video genial, a la altura de nuestro artista favorito. Y la letra de esta canción que es poderosa, se siente el dolor pero también el orgullo del ser Kasajo, y Dimash es un digno, muy digno representante, sino el mejor, de lo que es su tierra, sus costumbres, su cultura. Sueño con ir a conocer su hermoso país....se vale soñar. Él nos regala eso, realidad, pero también sueño, fantasía que son complemento en la vida me parece, parte de todo. Y me encanta tu reacción. Y pronto vivirás de nuevo esa experiencia gratificante de ver y escuchar en vivo a Dimash, que dichoso. Disfrútalo y traenos todos los pormenores de esta nueva aventura en el universo Dimash. Pura vida 🇨🇷❤️🇰🇿

Dimash's creativity has no limits. I wish I could get inside his brain and see how all these ideas take shape. He is so inspired by everything around him, especially his native land which is absolutely beautiful. In my opinion he is the most creative artist of our time and I am sure we have only seen a tiny part of his creative world. Thank you for continuing to support his work through your reactions which are sincere and very touching. 🥰❤

Thank you John for your reaction and for this beautiful song❤❤❤😘😘😘🙏

I remember when this came out and I was stunned. All I could think wss "masterpiece"!

Thank you John. Dimash does let us see the world and his visions through his voice and creative projects. I love how it changes from minor to major at the end to leave us with an element of hope.

Good Morning. Beautiful song and amazing this vídeo. 🎼❤🎼❤🎼❤🥰

Hi, this is not him speaking. The MV is very well done, the scenery is beautiful and his voice is just amazing as usual, it shows us how he feels about his country.h. Some other Qazaq songs are Samaltau, Amanat, Durduraz, and especially Daididau. He is really happy when the Dears sing with him, as you saw in The Ultimate Guide to Dimash. I am sure you saw that also when you were at his concert in H.K. I hope you get to Qazaqstan when he has another concert there. Cheers from Pacific Northwest.

Спасибо за просмотр этого клипа. Впечатляет! Димаш всегда удивляет❤❤❤❤❤

Oh, beautiful reaction, I love how excited you are especially about this video - it shows so much about Dimash himself, about his love to his motherland, his abilities also in visual art, the symbolism is immense, the desperate suffering, torture, fighting and dying of the musicians and artists who always tried to make their culture, their land, people, civilization, music and love survive.... I cried so hard when I first watched this, and it still touches me deeply... Thank you for your love for this, and of course for your sincere love for our Dimash! 🌹❤

One of the first Kazakh videos I ever saw. Beautiful. The Qobyz works amazingly with this style!

“Ver el mundo a través de los ojos de Dimash” ♥️♥️♥️ oooohhhhh este comentario traspasó mi corazón tan dulcemente 🎶🎶🎶👏👏👏♥️♥️♥️🙏🙏🙏🤗🇵🇪

thank you for discovering that song. it is very rare that reactors touch it

As amazing as the CGI and overall visuals are, and they're absolutely fantastic, it's the lyrics of this song that has me crying. When Dimash sings "homeland", I think of "planet earth". The wars and destruction - all at the hands of us, mankind - are horrifying.

This was first video where he was co-directing.

This MV was released exactly at the peak of Covid in Kazakhstan

encore beaucoup de talent dans cette vidéo

Just love your reaction. Love to see how much you love Dimash. Love from Norway ❤

Hello John, yes the video is impressive. There is a video where the "intro of qairan elim" was translated by the fan club germany. Have fun with it.. Greetings from Germany

He is the music xx Jean from Scotland.

The clips of fighting at the beginning are from a classic movie. And it is someone else narrating the part at the beginning in Kazakh. You can find translations on line. This one has all kinds of symbolism--it was written during CoVid; Dimash also lost a special teacher to the disease--I believe that is the significance of the piano player.

Dimash ❤️❤️❤️❤️💯👍👍👌👌🇵🇹

Thank u John 🤍💫

Thank you, John! Amazing reaction! I really liked your phrase: "it's beautiful to see the world through Dimash's eyes" in his mini-films, which he directs himself! Well said! Thanks!!! Take care of yourself and good luck!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Impresionante impresionante maravilloso

Música que fala das dores e sofrimentos e da luta do povo Casaque, mas com muita esperança de paz. Dimash demonstra esse sentimento na sua voz .🕊️🕊️♥️🇧🇷

Es hermoso, sobre todo por que fue dirigido por Dimash! Es un genio!

This is one of my favorite Kazakh songs, and this MV is fire.❤ The visuals are so emotionally moving. The message is so beautiful and powerful. There is a video of him in rehearsal doing the Kobyz part with his voice because Ohlzas was sick. It sounded just like the instrument.🤯

Love your reactions.❤😊❤

I think that’s Renat Gaissin at the piano. Poor guy! The wind blew the flames towards his face. 😳🥺 I agree - those are beautiful shots of the landscape! ❤ And Dimash’s voice is so dreamy and sad. 🥰 Thanks for the enthusiastic reaction. Even the start was priceless: Landscape - John: 🤩☺️ - "That is beautiful" One second later: Fight scene - 😱🫣 - "uh brutal!"

This video was released 6 month into the pandemic, and is talking about the struggles of the people. The end is optimistic (chord and colors) but not everybody will make it...

Johnny es que dimash ya sobrepasa los límites de un genio maravillosas los videoclips impresionan no hay quien pueda igualarlo en lo que hace un video de 7 minutos es como una película al más allá y es increíble fascinante toda su creatividad genial en lo que hace

Siempre con ese mensaje de pasado y de paz. Video maravilloso! Muchas Gracias 🎻🎺🇪🇸

Simplemente bello y extraordinario todo lo que transmite con cada interpretacion ❤🇦🇷👏

AWESOME

Dude! I just saw a new Lila Si video where Dimash mimics the Kobyz and even though I saw him I'm still not sure it was him lol! Thanks for the reaction!

Gracias John!!!Éste video fue filmado en plena pandemia,el señor que toca el piano es el compositor.Saludos para ti y todos los Dears desde Argentina 🤗❤🇦🇷

That was not Dimash narrating... but just like you none of us were certain because he can do so many things in so many voices. "The instrument" you were referring to is called a KOBYZ. Sound familiar?... It's the same instrument used at the beginning of the song "Stranger".

Los videos del maestro Dimash definitivamente son de otro nivel 😮😊

The guy at the piano is Renat Gaissin who also composed this beautiful song.

John, I wish you were going to Budapest instead of Istanbul. I know I would enjoy meeting you. Next time! Your fan from Portland, Jim

Thanks so much, John, for giving such an intelligent reaction to this, one of my favorite and most beautiful videos of our dear, Dimash, “Qairan Elim”. BTW, the instrument is called a Kobyz: “Kobyz Ancient Turkic bowed string instrument, The kobyz or kylkobyz, or qobyz, is an ancient Turkic bowed string instrument, spread among Kazakhs, Karakalpaks, Bashkirs, and Tatars. The kobyz has two strings made of horsehair. The resonating cavity is usually covered with goat leather.” This is such a powerful and emotional song about the beautiful homeland of Kazakhstan and all it has gone through in its brutal history. I believe Dimash really put his heart and soul into this video. I especially LOVE that it ends on a major tone and shows the beautifully green & peaceful land Kazakhstan has become. Thank you again for taking the time to point out so many wonderful parts of this video and what they represent. God bless and thanks for reading!

I suggested this to you in the comments a long time ago. Glad you got to it. He directed it. It was about covid hitting. That was the fire symbolism. One of his musical mentors died of covid, that was what the guy falling off the piano bench and into the water was about. It is such a DEEP song and he sure brings out every emotion. Back when it came out, I did get the translation of that first part. Here it is. The first 2 minutes is a story. . . this is the translation of the beginning The Great Steppe... I praise your rich lands. Altai and Atyrau, Zhaiyk and Ili, Alatau and Saryarka - what expanses of my native land that has witnessed my happy years! I am talking about the Great Steppe - the golden cradle of the Turkic world. Hey, silent world! Do not hold your breath! You have descendants who never hesitated and did not stand aside during fierce disputes and confrontations. This land has an owner - a kind character and generous soul of whom could not spoil or break this changeable world with its distorted values. The Great Steppe has a guardian spirit, unknown to a stranger, incomprehensible to an outsider.

Como ama su tierra,transmite ese amor de una manera increible

Thank you for your kind words👍👍👍🌹

😮one of my fav Dimash songs ❤

Im glad youre doing songs in kazak. Theres something special about him singing in his own language. You should check out an early video of him in a tv show ."Phantacity" with the behind the scene shots. First acting job. Its cute.

thanks John - you do know that Dimash is a deep thinker which shows in the analogy of earth fire and water in this masterpiece. Fire in the sacred books is likened to the daily struggles /challenges/test we face in life, all the holy writings allude to this analogy and that only by going through the challenges to the ego is the soul of man purified. Earth or the natural surrounding is a powerful interpretation of the world stage where man stands supreme over nature the gift his Creator entrusted to his care. Water represents the knowledge of God re how to be human" we can impart from the holy books of all religions. the problem is some followers like to interpret the holy word to fit their agenda instead of God's agenda which is all about the joy of giving and reciprocating positivity much like how you spread love which emanates from the realm of God through your channel. Dimash understands this principle very well and promotes it through his music without prosletysing his religious beliefs. We appreciate you Johh Reaves. Good Job!

The scenery is in black and white till the end. A major chord and colours… yes, hope.