METALHEAD REACTS to "Wolf Totem" by The Hu 

Wow. Amazing! Good luck the Hu band.

I and my cats watched this with you. Now I have tigers.

I love this music. It speaks to my barbarian soul.

The cultural bridge between Mongolia and the rest of us was not jazz, classical, K-pop or folk. It's METAL as the universal language.

Just a side note: Elephant, Lion, and Hawks are ranks of Mongolian wrestlers, so those animals have cultural significance clearly.

I found Wolf Totem to be a song about the resolve of the people to maintain their identity. Damm, I love this music! It's got a pleasing melody as well as a great beat, and the message is important. I'm an old lady rocker and I like music that has components that add something to my listening experience. Brilliant! Thanks, Metalhead✅

UK grandma here. Loving the Hu band - my head can't stop bopping. Your reactions are spot on. Nice one!

Hello MetalHead. Wolf Totem is awesome. It's a 'pride' song for Mongolian heritage and the richness of their history, and their spirit as a people. I am sure others have told you that Hu means 'mongolian', or 'the People'. But during the chant part, where all are saying, over and over, Hu Hu Hu... in this context one can translate is as 'Us, Us, Us...' As in all of Us. Or, perhaps as 'We' as in a group. The Garuda is a pick up from India. A mythic bird creature, the Aquila (which the constellation Aquila was named after). So, in a way, like an Eagle. They are basically saying their totem will enable them to fly and avoid the 'snakes' set upon them. In other words, they will overcome all opponents and obstacles in their path. And like the Great Khan Gingus, or Jingus, they will become great again. Imagine hearing something like this from your ramparts, surrounded by a humongous horse army, all singing 'Hu Hu Hu Hu'. Talk about Psy-Ops in ancient times! The mixing of the scenes, modern bikers, and traditional horsemen, shows the Mongols, or at least the band, are equating the motor cycle as the new 'horse'. Ya know? That isn't strange at all. We (Americans) do the exact same thing! just saying, speaking Frank-ly I say go for it! If you've already heard of Disturbed's version of 'Sound of Silence', I would appreciate hearing your reaction to it anyway. I was not a real 'fan' of Disturbed, although I had heard several of their songs. My feelings changed dramatically after hearing their 'take' on Sound of Silence. Another example of this is my Nephew's love of the band 'Slipknot'. I had heard the music, but could not parse out the words of their songs, so my opinion of them was quite low. But, after seeing a full concert with my nephew in my brother's basement 'man cave', I went home and looked up the lyrics to quite a few of Slipknot's songs... and I was amazed. My feelings for the band were abruptly derailed and I became a 'fan' of them as well. See? even an 'old man' of 60, can appreciate new things! (smile).

To the 4 ppl who don't dig... These guys rock harder than ANYTHING that is being jizzed out by the corporate machine of music.

I’m Asian and would be get a Harley to ride with these guys across the US!

Love your reaction on the Hu yuwe yuwe yu, when I watched it the first time. This music makes me happy

One word Wow!!

This is a war chant

The black banner they refer to is one of the tug, poles with horse hair carried by Mongols, a white one for peace and a black one for war. The white one was lost long ago but the black one, the same one carried by Genghis Khan and said to hold his soul, managed to survive all the way up to 1937 when the monastery it was kept in was destroyed in the Stalinist purges. It's what Khan is carrying in the flashback and what they later carry on motorcycles and it's topped with a Tengrian crescent, an ancient symbol for the sky that's a key symbol of Mongolian identity and religion.

Thank you for your reaction to the Hu band. I just subscribed to your channel to see more of them. Thanks.

1600 years ago: The Mongolians are coming! Noooooooo! 2019: The Mongolians are coming! Yay!

Thank you for your great reaction to the Hu band. I just newly subscribed to your channel to see more of them. Good luck.

You were too cute over the English subtitles. I agree that they are equally good. I love the black and white filming of the video. Thanks for reacting to them. I introduced them to my sons and they loved them. I think people who will only listen to English songs miss out. Music is universal. Like you said, we can just enjoy it.

This is my current fave .....so primal❤️

I feel like Mongols got tired of conquering. Like, been there done that, and now they are just cool people that have NOTHING to prove.

Also Garuda a (sometimes) humanoid bird considered to be a protector and a mortal enemy of snakes with the ability to fly anywhere really fast.

When I hear this song I want to go into battle.

Music is a feeling. Not a language. Some speak, some shout, some whisper. The HU shouts!

People say im shy and shit but boy do they have no idea what music i listen to 😂^^

you don't need lyrics. I see the voice as an instrument, just like any other. I listen to a lot of music that I don't understand too, but good music transcends the language barrier.

Throwback vids are great because I respect your opinion and many people will be hearing the throwback music for the first time.

The garuda is a sacred bird to Buddhists, almost kind of like a dove to Westerners. The garuda appear at the end of the monsoon season in India, so when you hear the garuda you know the bad times are ending. Also when they talk about blue animals, they are talking about extradimensional beings who appear as animals.

My dog started barking along to the chant at the end of the song. Now she’s turned into a wolf and I have no choice but to ride into battle.

It reminds me alot of viking music, sounds really good / Greetings from the north Sweden

These guys ROCK

i would like to do little explanation if you don't mind, Mongolians are last nomads in modern world and so they do face lots of problems when they move and travel, so they naturally have to adopt every situations, thats the thing that they trying to say, we really do change in foreign situations.

I find there music outrageous, and sounds like a warrior song

You do not need the subtitles to get the feel of this music. It is designed to inspire your inner warrior. As for the bluegrass comparison, I think of this as being more like Mongolian Rock-a-billie

At last a competent review!! Thank you so much. My family is from North Carolina and Virginia. You recognized the Souther/Blue Grass influences of the music and were able to see the Mongolian Fighting Spirit and historical connection. I can see this music being performed in Georgia and being a Big Hit!!

There's story telling going on here. War chants in this song. In Juve Juve Yu, it may be upbeat but it's lyrics are critical as well. Looking forward to hearing more from The Hu Band. Very cool.

as far as i understand this they say just because Genghiz Khan is dead the Mongolians are still alive and a part of the modern world...with all their power, music and enthusiasm..and i love it!

actually this song is an ancient mongolian war song exactly singed in the same way as before from the great genghis khan era they used this lyrics/words for motivation you can read lyrics and understand so enjoy it!

Mind blown by these guys I love them

It sounds like THE primal Hu Empire going to fight back in an ancient war. It makes me feel... Wow! 🗿🤜

Awesome band! Thanks for posting.

Would make a great soundtrack to a film... Love it

It’s what to play if it ever hits the fan while gearing up for the fight

Taken from Wikipedia Mongolia The Garuda, known as Khangarid, is the symbol of the capital city of Mongolia, Ulan Bator.[36] According to popular Mongolian belief, Khangarid is the mountain spirit of the Bogd Khan Uul range who became a follower of Buddhist faith. Today he is considered the guardian of that mountain range and a symbol of courage and honesty. Khangarid (Хангарьд), a football (soccer) team in the Mongolia Premier League also named after Garuda. Garuda Ord (Гаруда Орд), a private construction and trading company based in Ulaanbaatar, also named after Garuda. State Garuda (Улсын Гарьд) is a title given to the debut runner up in wrestling tournament during Mongolian National Festival Naadam.

It is and honors their warrior ancestors.

Garuda is a Buddhist / Hindu icon or deity which is represented as a giant eagle which is sometimes depicted as caring the Hindu deity Vishnu

Very good interpretation. Very similar to mine. You said "War Chant", I said "War Cry". They are the same. You are the only one to say that in these videos. And I say Thank You. But, I am not Mongolian, so I could be wrong. LOL

this song makes me wanna rob my own house

Through backs are awesome too it’s like going back in time

It was a war chant during Genghis Khan days, this band delivered well!!

The bit where they refer to Garuda is a reference to the divine eagle-god in Hindu mythology. The mythology of Garuda spread from India throughout Asia, and the symbol of Garuda is still widely recognized in south-east Asia in particular. Garuda is the national symbol of Indonesia. In Mongolia, Garuda is the symbol of their capital city. Eagles prey on snakes. I'm guessing the reference to Garuda is saying that if you come as a snake, they'll prey on you like a divine eagle would.

Who else can see Ghengis Khan's warriors running across the plains into battle on their steeds? The most feared warriors of the ancient world. Throat singing is a vibration that pulls at your primordial being. I experienced the same feeling of alternate states while sitting in upon an Inuit throat singing ceremony...the vibrations and tones are similar (although it is more the Inuit women that practice the art, some men do involve themselves). The Inuit and Tuva people share the same genetic heritage. Inuit men throat singing: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7bCWVSUhNt8.html

By the way did you know they have English lyrics on just kidding. Good stuff, happy to see you liking music from my home country. All credit to The HU - what an amazing band. I've also just discovered them.

This is power I'm not sure we are ready for.

Doing a throw back to a already seen video is a great idea. GO FOR IT MARK.

Since you mentioned this sounding/feeling similar to a haka - I have a Maori metal song suggestion that I stumbled upon a little while ago. The band is named "Alien Weaponry" and the song is "Kai Tangata" (the video is like a little movie). They all have Maori ancestry, and they do have songs in English but I kinda dig the Maori sound. Thanks for being awesome!!!

metal knows no borders or barriers, long live metal!!!

I dig it. Makes me want to get painted up and prepped to defend my land from raiders 🤘 very primal, in rhythm and vocals

Hu' on Harleys, a PERFECT combination! wd

Both their videos are patriotic and warrior. The other one you looked at. Have you read the subtitles? It speaks of cultural / traditional losses. It is all about identity. No different to all nations with their issues. But they still have a pride.

Liked youf reaction to the hu track it was sent to me by freinds i love thief music an cannot wait for the album

😀Awesome!! ❤❤❤❤❤

You hear that chant in the distance as you see the dustclouds and that song is the last you hear before your village is flatten :)

heard this earlier before your video and they are the 1st foreign group i placed in my playlist the beat is just amazing

Here en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulaanbaatar you can see Garuda/Khangarid on flag.

You express everything i have thought about this phenomenon that is The HU. Much love ✌

You should check out ALIEN WEAPONRY if you haven't already. Many of their songs are written in Maori.

I was given to understand that their music is in protest against the Chinese occupation of Mongolia

Damn! These guys ROCK! What a fresh take. Mongolia's internet about to get slammed when everyone nails it to learn all about Mongol culture. When can we buy the album and when the tour kick off!?

Awesome music. Just found the Hu from a Google news item. That led me to your channel. I have subscribed. Through my beloved ex I developed a love for music from Sinaloa Mexico. Estilo La Banda. Daughter has gotten me into BandMaid, XJapan and BABYMETAL from Japan. Trying to get me into K-pop too. Also Rammstein. I can't understand a darn thing they're singing but the music....the music moves me, inspires me, getting me sometimes up off my olde backside. can't head-bang like I used to. LOL You're right don't matter if u can understand their language but it's the music its the blending of the words and music of the instruments that pull you in and fill ur soul with joy.

Heh. Discovered this channel thanks to Yuve Yuve Yu.

loved your reaction ... would love ta see ya try Disturbed.. sound of silence...

Leve both song. A album is coming upp shortly. Cant’ get there songs out If my head❤️😎😎

I hope these guys do more, Yuve Yuve Yu is great, the Wolf Totem... holy shit it's awesome.

Liked the reaction, in regards to the motorcycles, the Mongolian people were known as horse riders extraordinaire. It was vastly intertwined with their culture, their military tactics and the like. The motorcycles merely represent the 'modern' horse and how they may have had to adapt to the changing times exchanging an organic horse for a metal horse. But they might also want to say that their riding soul will not die out, it will adapt and ride on in whatever way or form.

I wish that somebody would organise a concert to promote cross cultural music such as this . There are sooo many cross cultural musicians on you tube these days ( Mongolian , Chinese ,native American , Viking ,Celtic to name just a few) that surely it is time to promote them to a wider audience . I have been especially impressed by the way that the Mongols in particular seem to absorb and adapt the music of every culture that they come across ( all of the above ) . On a side note , the Mongols` attitude to an attack on them is identical to that of the Mimbari in Babylon 5 ; attack just ONE of us and you attack ALL of us . Brilliant.

Most of us want to go back to our tribal roots. That is why this kind of music is so popular.

The Garuda, known as Khangarid, is the symbol of the capital city of Mongolia, Ulan Bator.[36] According to popular Mongolian belief, Khangarid is the mountain spirit of the Bogd Khan Uul range who became a follower of Buddhist faith. Today he is considered the guardian of that mountain range and a symbol of courage and honesty.

Garuda is the Indian goddess who's fighting the serpent. It also exists in western art especially when you are familiar with German popular art near the world wars, it's usually depicted as a strong man fighting the evil as depicted by a big snake.

This song is wicked

sorry but am hooked on wolf totem but love both songs j

This song goes at the perfect head banging speed

I love this HU!

War metal vibe

I'm so excited you are going to watch this song! Can't wait to see what you think!!!

Hu means the humans (Mongols). Wolf is the totem of the Borjigin royal clan of Chinggis Kha'an. Chinggis united all the Mongol clans under his wolf totem. 10,000 is the number of a tumen--a Mongol (or Turkic) division that was nearly invincible against armies of any size when the Mongol empire was strong. 10,000 Mongol cavalry could appear out of nowhere, cutting through and decimating infantries of hundreds of thousands, and they believed they had the backing of Munkh Khukh Tengri (Eternal Blue Heaven) to punish the wicked enemies. Thus, the lyric, "Ten thousand of us will hand you the wrath of Heaven!" Second time reactions would probably have the best chance of being interesting if it were your favorite of the past songs.

I think the bikers, as far as I know, could be part of the biker group, The Mongols. But they made the video and the song better. :)

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Between Yuve Yuve Yu and Wolf Totem, Yuve trends more towards a rock song lamenting losing your history, where Wolf Totem is more of a fight song that tends more towards metal. I think of the two, I like Wolf Totem more, but both are excellent songs, just different flavors.

It is going to be my battle song

Sounds like something the Great Kahns (a gang modled after the Mongol hordes and Genghis Khan in the fallout games) would be chanting prior to war :-)

I'm still VERY new to your channel, but have you looked into Heilung, Wardruna or Danheim? They're some of my most favorite groups lately, they all do Viking type music. Heilung especially has vocals that I enjoy.

Go for it anything you want to do it's your channel.

In Mongol culture the Khan Garudi means warrior angel and lord of the war, wild animals. We called KhanGardi ᠀᠋ ᠬᠠᠨ ᠭᠠᠷᠥᠳᠢ ᠀᠋ if you don't know Mongolian culture you don't understand this song

The Wolf Totem could be used as The War Chant.

You should react to Tavan Hasag and Hanggai by Hanggai! A little more folky than Rocky, but still damn good music and also Mongolian Folk Rock!

I'm not really into Metal music in general, but I really like the sound and "special" energy (that I wouldn't dare try to analyse) of this band. Thanks for your input !

"It almost feels like a war chant" That's...because it is?

It's good in its own way. Seems more like a chant to inspire the troops.

I love metal, classic music, epic music, indie, instrumental asian music, kpop and viking/folk/other type of tribal music... OKAY

Omg nice reaction