Old Composer REACTS to Bol Hu - Soch the Band ft Hadiya Hashmi | The Decomposer lounge 

Nescafé Basement and Coke Studio Pakistan is an epicenter of phenomenal music that is a favorite to many in South Asia... no doubt you’ll start getting recommendations.

No electronic beats, no auto tune. Some real stuff here. Pretty impressive. Respect for Pakistani music

The little girl has such an amazing voice, it gave me goosebumps.

tell your friend thank you because I just cried during Hadiya's vocal performance. I've never heard a voice like that before.

ok. i had this playing in the background with headphones while making breakfast (so i wasn't watching it) When Hadiya enters the song I felt the band was using a THEREMIN! Her tone range is supernatural wow

This song was so cool. Thanks friend of Geebz for recommending it.

That man at 16:08 beside Hadia is her vocal teacher. See how proud he looks❤

THIS IS ACTUALLY RECORDED LIVE WITHOUT AUTO TUNE

1:52 The Instrument is called "Dambura", the guy who is playing it, is Jamil Ayan. My good friend, and like a bro to me. Multi talented guy, he is a sketch artist & folk musician and wonderful human being.

Wow. Just wow. I appreciate incredible talent and raw emotion when I see it.

Why does this sfuff make me cry.

Hadiya's part in this song is in the Darbari Kannada raga which uses a scale with pretty much the same notes as the Aeolian mode: C D E♭ F G A♭ B♭ C (any note can be assigned as C, and it can also be notated as Sa Re ga Ma Pa dha ni Ṡa where lowercase means flat and a dot above means the higher octave). The most important note is D / Re and the second most important is G / Pa. The ascending scale in Darbari Kannada is C D E♭, E♭ F G A♭ B♭ C (or S R g, g M P d n Ṡ) and descending is C A♭ B♭ G F G (F)E♭, (F)E♭ F (C)D C (or Ṡ d n P M P (M)g, (M)g M (S)R, S). It's a profoundly solemn and serious raga which I think comes across in this performance very well. Also the meaning of the title is "Say "He,"" where "He" is God. If you do any more South Asian music reviews in the future it would be REALLY interesting to hear your reactions based on some info on the raga and its scales / notes / emotional impact which you can sometimes find pretty easily if you google the song name + "raga."

Urdu (national language of Pakistan) urdu language is like poetry Urdu itself is very melodious

I would love to see more eastern bands decomposed!! That girl slayed that song and the whole band are insane in their own rights!!!

OH SHIT! I look away for a second to pour another coffee and suddenly it's a little kid singing! Gotta back it up now cause she's killin it, talk about chicken skin...

I'm from that part of the world.. she is a prodigy. I mean, that clarity and precision and that age ... As a listener you just get stuck in time. Speechless. She truly is extraordinary in the truest sense.

AYYYY YOU DID IT MAN!!! You actually listened to my suggestion! I wasn't expecting this! awesome. I suggested this a few weeks ago and you hearted my comment then. haha never thought you would actually react to this song

Wow, something so different! I have never really listened to much music from this part of the world, but this is great stuff. And that performance from the girl is definitely goosebumps/chickenskin inducing! Thanks for exposing us to great music from around the world!

This was awesome. Like a lot of western listeners, I am not exposed enough to eastern musical themes in general. Its one thing when bands we love like tool take these sounds and integrate them, its completely another to be fully immersed in another sonic culture. Great track.

There are videos with English translation of the lyrics. In Pakistani culture the lyrics are very important and are at the epicenter of the given music.

Please do listen Chap tilak coke studio version that song is simply a spiritual journey

Classical chanting is way of life in India/Pakistan. Children start very very young and they practice a lot every day. So it’s kinda normal that her skills are that good

That was one 'NAIL BITING' performance... :D

That mix was so clean you could eat off of it. Wow.

I'm not sure if I'll come back to the song many times, but that was a great listen, the girl was wonderful.

That constant note that you're talking about is called the "sa" in Indian and Pakistani classical music. Sa is the beginning and the end, and the beauty of a raag is how you travel through a scale from sa all the way out to infinity and back to the sa.

I absolutely love mixing modern and traditional instruments and styles. That was so cool, loved the singing. That kind of old world, sliding, eastern kind of melodic singing is so moving...makes me feel the deep ages of history, for lack of a better description. ...also, just a reminder that Goober For The Bass is a dope t-shirt idea

Absolutely love this. Her voice is so beautiful! ❤️

*When the baby girl takes over, I swear I get goosebumps every single time*

Great Reaction.Musical Instrument is Harmonium.

I love the micro tonal melodies of the middle east. Her vibrato and intination is amazing.

Hadiya Hashmi, Pakistani girl, singing at 8 years old will forever give me goosebumps and make my heart happy ❤ Adnan and Soch the band are incredible ❤

I've watched a lot of reactions to this song, but your point of view as a composer was completely unique. Everyone highlights the lyrics and Hadiya's performance, but listening to your take on the instruments and some of the stuff that often gets lost in the background is awesome!

She is 8 years old and she is pakistani our proud love from pakistan

the instrument, i believe, is called the harmonium

Plz react to "Chaap Tilak" by coke studio. This is sung by the two great legends of Pakistan. You will really be amazed at the singing skills and emotions. Many vocal coaches have cried reacting to them

This was so good, love hearing the passion in their performances! Makes me want to listen to traditional music from my country now, lol, even though it's not even on the same continent. But that feeling I got from this is how I feel when listening to some tracks from back home, so much soul trapped in them. Thanks for doing this, will save their track now.

You can see Hadia’s Ustad sitting next to her playing harmonium. He is the one who polished her talent to this level.

proud to be pakistani🇵🇰❤🤗

14:25 the point where her realises he doesn't actually know himself and acknowledges that the vocal capabilities of an 8 year old has put him emotionally on his knees. The discovery brings with it intrepidation. He's now a changed man. This is the power of this gift from God given to delight the people. It transcends boundaries of colour race even perhaps species.

Listen with subtitles on. Lyrics are as beautiful as song.

The word you were trying to find is ‘purity’ .. the investment of pure emotions of the child brings out this captivating melody..

Looks like a great video man! Can't wait to watch you do disposition/reflection/triad

First of all, I love what you're doing here. This is by far my favorite react channel on YT. I don't go out of my way to comment often but I have some song recommendations that I would truly love to see you break down. They're quite different from a lot of the stuff you've done so far. Bridge by Amon Tobin Lady and Man by Khruangbin Black Flag and Lady Bountiful by The Cactus Channel Atlantic Oscillations by Quantic I would love few things more than to see you break some of these down (especially Bridge). I haven't seen anyone else react to them, let alone break them down, and that kills me, as I think they're all extremely well crafted songs with interesting compositions. They're kinda hard to classify genre wise but there's definitely a lot of jazz and funk influence in there. I really hope to see some of these broken down on your channel one day! I think you'd really enjoy them, and I know I would enjoy the reaction! Might even introduce people to some new music they love, which always feels amazing!

Lyrics itself beyond imagination..so soulful

Uu may not understand this song but we both brother nation 🇵🇰🇳🇪 will understand how incredible singer as well as song it is.

MA SHAA ALLAH.

SIMPLY awesome, the expression of the little girl is really admirable!

That was so brilliant...and your reaction was very much appreciated! ❤️

Appreciate your reaction ❤️❤️

Lot of love from Pakistan. React to more of Coke studio and Nescafe basement songs. Coke studio is the show which is producing high quality perfect music from a long time. they include all Great singers and perform songs with them, and every single musician out there is a legend in his field. so the music quality is always awesome. Whereas Nescafe basement includes new upcoming youngsters which are not popular , Zulfi is the Director/composer of these songs and he is such a Great composer. They also try to focus on Instruments and give extra time to musicians only. i.e there will be a part of song where only musicians will perform not the singer. so the give credit to musicians.

Oh nice!! Looking forward to this one

Totally terrific. Terrifically awesome. Totally blown away. Awesome! Awesome Awesome 👌

Awesome reaction...u didnt even miss a thing in the background as well

Great song!! Loved it.

wawww amizing react sir... speechless performance ♥️♥️♥️ more love and respect from Pakistan for sir keep it up .your new subscriber🇵🇰😍

Yep - 10:10 - 10:20 The WTHeck face into CHICKEN SKIN!!!! Wow.......

You did fantastic job. I am from India Namaste from here. One thing I would like to mention that if someone singing classical especially Hindustani and Karnataki classical musical can you prefer not to pause, what she's singing is pure classical thing. And here we say that music put us relm of liberation. We see music as spiritual journey. And here classical are made upon that. If you take pauses it's ruin the experience. It's just suggestions not for all kinds of music just for the classical one.

Since you enjoyed this I'll suggest another from the series you will like -" _Sweet Child O' Mine_ from Nescafe Basement II" with Altamash Sever on lead vocals. Incredible vocals, drums, bass, and guitar, but then add in some Pakistani traditional instruments like Sitar, Table, Danburo etc,,, Makes for a great song!

Classic classic Reaction love from ،🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰

Love your reactions. Really cool from the "de"composer's view. I know you react to metal bands a bit. I'd love to see your thoughts on one of the best ever, Pantera. "I'm Broken", "Five Minutes Alone", "Mouth For War", "Domination", and several others all have official music videos easy to find with great mix quality. Love the channel. ALOHA🤙🤙

Love this song. I love how you are analyzing and listening to this song. I can sense that, unlike an ordinary listener, you are absorbing the highs and lows of every note. I would say it's more like a mathematician pondering over a beautiful equation.

Thank you lovely hearing from you.. very well explained ! Composer and lead vocalist of the band

That instrument is called Harmonium. Indian & Pakistani music share same cultural heritage and till date same. Because before 1947 they were one. Our language, dress, food , music same.

Wow that made me cry.

The long sustained notes in the background of this song are related to the mysticism which is the speciality of sufism bz the lyrics are about the spritiual journey of soul..this song is composed by xulfi who is a top music composer of pakistan.he is the main guy behind nescage basement songs. Coke studio songs of pakistan have their own vibe...they are also composed by the another top music producer "rohail hayat" and "strings" guyz..u must love it ..don't forget to check some songs like jugni by coke studio and "par channa day" etc

Thank you for your reaction, I realy enjoy it

Geebz, Happy birthday. Loved your comments. I wish you have listened to this song with English subtitles. If you search for Bol Hu , you will find it. About the instrument, It called Harmonium. Our music starts with it. Blessings.

Of so many reactions to this video..yours is the best..I was impressed how you paid attention to those minute details..in addition to Hadiya Hashmi's feature. GREAT.

Incredible track, wow

The instrument you were talking about is called harmonium.

Geebz, I haven't finished the video yet and I m forced to write a comment here... man o man, you did complete justice to the song and decoding it. Hats off to you and the Nascafe Basement team!!!

I tell you what Sir She’s so talented and make me cry

i would super much love to hear you decompose The Mountain by Jonathan Hultén. lush, gorgeous vocal harmonies as have been seldom heard before

Too good to real. Just wow... Stunned

Dude, that was an awesome reaction. I really learned so much. Excellent performance.☮

So, I just reacted to you reacting to the song without planning to! Essentially cried my eyes out when you teared up. 😢

Wow! How beautiful

Wow, an amazing little girl performed a wonderful song Love It❤❤❤

Love how you are so involved and kinda in a trance when u listen... very few people go so deep when listening to music... do listen "jilawatan" of pepsi battle of the band version by the band the call. Xulfi is producing nescafe basement and he's one of the best guitarist. Do listen to this and I guarantee you will love it.

mister geebz i dont know you as a person, you dont know me either, but one thing i can say about you.. i just love your apreciation to the talent .. most reactors they just.. you know, smile or gasp for the clicks but you my friend you are : the true believer in art and talent i can see that from your those little subtle facial emtions and thank you for that mister. we all admire that :)

Thanks Mister james for reacting so sincerely. I loved your video. 💟💟💟💟

Beautiful video Thank you

I think you will love hearing addat instrumental by Coke studio too

Love this song!

Great video as always! I’m gonna suggest listening to I’m Totally not Down with Rob’s Alien by Minus the Bear. Really great band IMO. Listening to this especially on the beach will really take you to another place. It’s beautiful! Thanks for all you do Geebz awwright!

Excellent reaction

Thanks sir for this beautiful reaction

Impressive observation and analysis, Sir. I would certainly love to see your analysis on the lyrics as well.

That was amazing

this track like a magic out standing performance overall and this little great child make me shock and i like your comments your comments was exillent

Gojira just dropped another new song called "amazonia", which is great. The chorus riff is killer & would love to hear what you think :)

Wow, thanks I just like your reaction very much

Great reaction sir thank you very much sir for reaction

New fan, watched many of your vids, I hope some day you do the song Visions by Haken, you did one before, but you must get a lot of requests so no worries if there is more demand for other stuff. Anyway thanks for the good work.

I'm so glad that you play this video love from Multan Pakistan 🇵🇰.

The song title "Bol Hu" means "Say Hu" or "say he(the one god)" was part of the poetry of a famous sufi saint "Sultan Muhammad" who was a decendent from the family of Ali (companion and son in law of prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h)) Sultan Muhammad later got the title “bahu” (one who is with Him), for his constant remembrance of HU (Allahu).

Patiently waiting for the circle back to Tool lol. I would check out the Holy Trinity (Disposition, Reflection, and Triad) in that order.

Amazing! And totally heard Tool from the very start. Incredible performance

On your next metal stretch, I recommend checking out a song that came out this year. Grima - At the Foot of the Red Mountains