VOCAL COACH REACTS | DIMASH KUDAIBERGEN Samaltau... is this my favourite Dimash performance? 

This piece shocked me with how easily it created imagery connected to the instrumentation. Maybe I've watched too many historical shows but for me this could quite easily become a soundtrack to something set in a more historical time. Dimash's singing in this was incredible and I really enjoyed hearing the music styles influenced from his part of the world. Let me know what imagery it created for you or whether it was even your cup of tea!

English translation : My dearest motherland with its immense lake Shalkar. I wonder what my days will be like when I become a solder Thoughts of you arise over and over in my mind My precious land where I was born and came of age I’m not riding, but walking slowly Not even walking, but dragging myself I have been struggling for 15 days I am approaching Omsk I’m twice a dozen years old (2 mushel *) And was born in the Year of the Ox / Cow (**1889) Forced by the will of fate to travel to distant land Samal mountain, my precious motherland I have left you behind We are like a lost herd of horses gone astray I have both my father and my mother They are of advanced age What drove me to sing this sing is, The mourning and heartache of the year 1916… Samal mountain, my dearest motherland With its immense lake Shalkar, I wonder what my days will be like when I become a solder Kazakhs, like many peoples of Asia, used the eastern calendar, where every 12 years they made 1 cycle (mushel). The hero of the song was 2 mushel, that is, he has already overcome the age of 24. Year of the cow is 1889

Thank you for kind reaction to Dimash Kudaibergen Kanatuly.🌸 Respectly, this enstrumant is neither erhu nor rebab. "Kobyz" was ancestor of them. Bowed instruments have originated in the equestrian cultures of Central Asia, an example being the Kobyz (Kazakh: қобыз) or kyl-kobyz is an ancient Turkic, Kazakh string instrument and then Mongolian instrument Morin huur:Turkic and Mongolian horsemen from Inner Asia were probably the world’s earliest fiddlers. Their two-stringed upright fiddles were strung with horsehair strings, played with horsehair bows, and often feature a carved horse’s head at the end of the neck. The violins, violas, and cellos we play today, and whose bows are still strung with horsehair, are a legacy of the nomads. It is believed that these instruments eventually spread to China, India, the Byzantine Empire and the Middle East, where they inspired into instruments such as the erhu in China, the rebab in the Middle East, the lyra in the Byzantine Empire and the esraj in India. The violin in its present form emerged in early 16th-Century Northern Italy, where the port towns of Venice and Genoa maintained extensive ties to central Asia through the trade routes of the silk road. The Erhu can be traced back to proto-Mongolic instruments which first appeared in China during the Tang Dynasty. (Tang Empire was an imperial dynasty of China that ruled from 618 to 907, with an interregnum between 690 and 705.) Kobyz belongs antic ages. The kobyz (kopuz) was Korkut Ata's instrument. Korkut Ata (Dede Korkut, Korkyt Ata), who played kopuz, composed musical pieces, had a super human wisdom, foresaw future, doctor recovering the sick and was a kam, is believed to have lived near Sırderya river. It has been proved that the various narratives about Dede Korkut, except the two known copies were transformed into different kinds of narratives. Some of the mythological narratives, the source of legends starring Korkut, were transformed into legend and some were transformed into story and/or tale. Only two original copies, named as "Kitâb-ı Dedem Ḳorḳud Alâ Lisân-ı Tāife-i Oğuzân" and "Hikâyet-i Oğuznâme, Kazan Beğ ve Gayrı" called Book of Dede Korkut today, of this book has still remained today. (Dresden and Vatican copies) Korkut Ata is accepted as the father of Turkic music, creator of "Küy" and a legendary hero in Kazakhstan and all Turkic countries. The musical compositions are all interconnected by the epic stories that accompany them. The element encompasses social, cultural and moral values such as heroism, dialogue, physical and spiritual wellness and unity as well as respect for nature, and contains profound knowledge about the history and culture of Turkic-speaking communities. Inscribed in 2018 (13.COM) on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Wise women and men has used to play kopuz (since BC. 3000+). The other people may also played it. It is not forbidden but hard. Wise people are called "baksı" or "kam" in old Turkic culture. They worship "Tengri" (means "God"). Kopuz imitates nature: rivers, winds, trees, wolves, eagles, etc. Antic Epics said that, "when the kopuz is played, the demons run away". When the kopuz is played, people chills, because evilness go away. Anglo-Saxon language is not my mother tongue so I have mistakes. I am an amateur soprano coloratura and a linguist but Maybe an expert music professor may explane that differences so well than me. I prefer studying Sumerian than Anglo now. References: *JACQUOT, A. Dictionnaire pratique et raisonné des instruments de musique anciens et modernes, Paris, 1886. *SACHS, Curt, The History of Musical Instruments, New York, 1940. *Campbell, J. 1988. Historical atlas of world mythology, vol. 2, part 1. Harper and Row, New York. *Lewis, Geoffrey, ed. (1974). The Book of Dede Korkut. Harmondsworth, UK: Penguin Books. *Kaskabasov, S. (1999). “Ajalmen Aykaskan Adam”, Korkıt Ata Ansiklopediyalık Jinak, Almatı *Îbrayev, fi. (1979b). Nekotorıye aspektı sistemnogo izuçeniya hudojestvennıh sredstv ‘Kitabi Dedem Korkut’, Moskova *ich.unesco.org/en/RL/heritage-of-dede-qorqud-korkyt-ata-dede-korkut-epic-culture-folk-tales-and-music-01399 *en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tang_dynasty

This is Dimash connected to his land, his heritage and the history of his people, so it makes sense that it is more integrated than when he sings in other languages and musical styles.

I, too was transported outside, to the mountains, the smell of the wind rolling over snow, but also looking down into a valley. I found a picture of the highest mountain in Dimash’s country and that matched exactly what I had visualized. Dimash’s true power lies in his spirituality and that’s obvious to me in this song. Ancient words, ancient song, ancient musical instruments. Magic.

Hi from Kazakhstan. Australia is such a large continent and it is wonderful that the Kazakh singer is recognized and listened to in such a distant country. Many thanks. Be healthy and happy.

I see myself in a prehistoric age, sitting by a campfire. Wind blowing in the woods, a river nearby. It's a chilly and breezy night.

This by far is my favourite Dimash's song. There's no high notes but the song really wrenches the heart. You can feel the elements of the outside and the waves of emotions from the inside of his body. Beautiful.

I never spoke directly about Dimash's work. Now is the time to say. Few words. What he evokes in us is admiration. Let me explain. Entities are low, they practice abduction. This is when you feel seduced and delighted, but, over time, disappointment comes. As if, part of you was stolen. As if you were lowered one step lower. Admiration, when a soul of a high order transfers you, by the forces available to this essence, an order of magnitude higher, to where you should be according to the plan of the Universe, if you follow your destiny, no matter what. He shows Us what we should be, according to the Creator's Plan. And the Soul no longer wants to go back. And you start to work, feeling the right direction. Possessing, perhaps, an innate wisdom in this, he chose the most difficult and thorny path for himself. In his creativity, he follows where he feels the greatest resistance to his divine instruments. And the only protection that can be for him is the love and gratitude of those who admired him. His only armor on this path, our sincere love and gratitude.

This is the perfect example of music transcending language and culture! And he did all that sitting down!!! Omg 😲 I'm a singer and I get how hard that is!!!!

This song is about a young Kazakh man who was recruited by force as a soldier to the Russian army to fight in the World War One... so he is walking along a night steppes worrying about his old parents since he is only one son of them... This was recorded in a home studio because of quarantine...

If you like stripped back songs check Marigolds, singing to his mom, very touching and beautiful

The erhu-like instrument is called Cobyz, and yes the combination of cobyz and rainstick only is enough to feel you peaceful yet restless, and you can feel that you are outside in the wilds when you close your eyes. If you react to his newest song and music video called "Qairan Elim", you will find the cobyz instrument and the instrument player again there. Please react to it, it's epic and jawdropping in a different way like you never seen before. Thanks for the reaction Julia, so glad you come back to Dimash. Cheers!! 😊

This is my favourite Dimash performance~!! Too. WOW

Dimash, i miss my Mother Land, you make me cry every time i listen this song.... The deadliest sorrow for Mother Lland, like a good child, gone for a battle and came back to "mother arms" home land... Thiis is what i feel, understand and dream with my own close eyes youur song... Hugs my dear

This... I don't even want to put words to it. This piece was flight. It was throwing off the facades and falsehoods that we as societies mire ourselves in daily. It was an unchaining of spirit. It was glorious.

This is fucked-up GOOD. Period. Melismatic embelisments, really? Ok. I just think this is one of the most fabulous Dimash I’ve ever heard. This. Is. Epic. Yet: what Vocalist, what music is better than this? My G-d, I love all, but this is.... something else.

Сидит Димаш по-казахски. Инструменты, если внимательно слушать, передают звуки казахской степи. Вначале волки, которых отгоняют от аула собаки, потом звуки повозки, перелетных гусей и журавлей, звук ветра и журчание небольшойй речки, а поет сам Димаш так, как обычно бывает, что хочется петь (или орать, если не умеешь петь), если выехать в бескрайнюю степь, особенно весной, когда цветут тюльпаны и пахнет молодой полынью и нагретой землей...

Beautiful reaction!! All his Kazakh songs are just as beautiful!! This song is about a young man going to war & having to leave his aging parents. Stay safe👏👏 💖💖

Sálem Qazaq elinen! Keremet reakzıanyzģa! Kóp rahmet! Daryndy, áıgili, qarapaıym Dımash Qudaıbergen baýyrymyzģyn álemine qosh keldińiz!

This may be my favorite Dimash performance as well. There are no theatrics, or gimmicks. It is just beautifully sang, and from the heart.

all his Kazakh are this wonderful. His kazakh music hands down any day, every day.

Mountain breeze Mountain breeze, my amazing country, my endless lake, What days await me as a soldier, You keep coming into my mind from time to time, My amazing homeland, where I was born and raised I wasn't riding, I was walking, Even slower than walking, Been strolling for 15 days In the direction of Omsk I'm at the age of two cycles, the year of the cow By the will of Fate, I went farther away Mountain breeze, my amazing country, you're left behind From the hollow field, we are the only ones I had parents, Of progressed age, Since this song was written, It's been 16 years. Mountain breeze, my amazing country, my endless lake, What days await me as a soldier

Dimash ma przepiękny,krystalicznie czysty głos -jedyny na świecie!Czy ktoś ma taką skalę głosu-nie wiem?Ale wiem na pewno,że technicznie jest najlepszy na świecie.To nie tylko dar od Boga,ale i wieloletnia praca i efekt życia we wspaniałej rodzinie.Rodzice mogą być dumni z tak wspaniałego dziecka,któremu pomimo talentu,oryginalnej urody i powodzenia nie przewróciło się w głowie.Ten charyzmatyczny piosenkarz robi też kawał wspaniałej roboty dając koncerty charytatywne i przeznaczając spore pieniądze na żywność dla ludzi ubogich.Jestem wielbicielką jego talentu i nie ma dnia bez Dimasha.Cieszę się,że jest już zauważalny nie tylko w Azji i Europie,ale i w Stanach Zjednoczonych,gdzie koncertował w N.Yorku.Dimash śpiewaj i ciesz nasze serca spragnione piękna. Donata-Poland

Excellent. You made me discover what now is my favourite Dimash's performance, too. it was really breathtaking; to say that it's been like feeling of being "submerged" is truly on point. Through your commentary and your soulful reaction this song really got me, I need to praise your way of being true to the camera. I strongly felt it. Don't ever stop doing this, I feel like you're very capable to convey the "true soul" of the songs you react to. Hugs from Italy, and keep it up 😌

you asked "Why am I on horseback?" (the feeling) - I felt the same way. The instrument Kobyz is ancient and sacred, originally used by Shamans, treated reverently by this amazing musician who brings forth the imagery: wolves, water, horses, crying... There's another performance of this in front of a large audience, where the musical intro is quite long, and you can hear more of those nature sounds. And, his newest MV 'Qairan Elim' features the instrument (and the same musician - Olzhas Qurmanbek).

You know, as much as I love Nightwish and idolyze and admire each member of the band, Dimash is just on a level on its own, where no mortal can even come close. I mean, just look at our boy chilling with his feet under his butt, being like:'What leg support? Who even needs that...'

Hi from South Africa. I just love when he sings in his native tongue. Like Daidiau as well.

Slm Julia, this song where lyricism reaches its peak is truly amazing. Dimash is incredible. He immerses everyone who closes his eyes into this energy that surrounds himself. I understand you very much, I have listened to this piece many times, it took me to another dimension. Thank you for your reactions to this song. I'm looking forward to your new videos.

Dimash is without question the most gifted vocalist I've ever heard, and I've been around many decades. We love him as much for his humility, generosity, love of family and love of country as we do for his skill, talent, stage presence, poise, ability to touch our emotions, dedication, discipline, (I could go on and on!) He's remarkable.

KİNG DİMASH 🇰🇿

pretty please listen to the vocalise of the song Know. It's a mix of amazing dynamics there's no words so it's all emotion and he combines his styles folk style it's outstanding and I really feel like you it enjoy it and I know that I would enjoy watching you react

Para mi es el mejor del mundo, único

Performances like Know, love of tired swans, your love or across endless dimensions could be interesting. Plus they have subtitles. For emotional songs you can check out love is like a dream, autumn strong or daybreak. Autumn strong and daybreak has a story behind it. Incase you listen to that. React to the video of gloria wu where she explains the story aswell😋👍🏼

dimash is the most emotional most connected singer i have ever listened to. the g.o.a.t, of music so far, not afraid to take on anything and so many languages to choose from lol

Dear Julia, the instrument has 2 spellings. In Kazakhstan it is Qobyz and here it is Kobyz. Thank you for getting back to Dimash but I hope your next reaction to him is more frequent as ha has so many things you haven't reacted to and he does so many things that shock or surprise. He even released the first video he co directed August 9th that is a kazakh prayer about his Homeland but he wants it to apply to everybody's Homeland and specifically to the world at this time with everything going on. It is titled Qairan Elim & it has subtitles for most of the song so be sure to turn them on. 🎶👱‍♀️👗👠👠💓

this was like a soul deep spiritual experience and I'm not at all religious. But his face, the instrument and vocal blend was transcendent!

I love dimash and your reactions love you sister

I just love when reactors appreciate arrangement and instrumentation along with the vocals and the interpretation! I felt you connecting with the song and it was really moving. Thank you! This is one of my fav performances of Dimash too. If you loved this one, do not miss his live performance of “Know” (aka “Ascolta la Voce”): ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-UCbpt48KntY.html He is vocalizing and scatting while being sitted throughout the whole song. Haunting melody, with delightful traditional elements, I believe you’ll love it! And if you don’t mind reacting to a music video, Dimash’s latest song “Qairan Elim” is close to Samaltau’s style, plus there are magnificent solos of the same string instrument (Kobyz): ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-K45qdRAIWaM.html Cheers 😊

Julia happy to see you again with the Best singer in the world DIMASH we missed you here in FRANCE, please react again with Dimash english songs... We still waiting for you.Big kiss from PARIS.

If u want to hear a similar song, listen to his new song „Qairan Elim“. If you want to see him do crazy arabic runs check out his version ih the song „hello“ :) Thanks for your reaction. I Listen to samaltau everyday. I love the song from him❤️

I love this song so much. It is incredibly evocative of the animals in the stepps, with the vaulted sky above. The wind blowing as the singer trudges disconsolately away from all that he knows this a war that is not his. He leaves behind his family, and home. He pulls my heart from my soul. I am torn apart. Grief overwhelmes me.

Love the intro... sounds like a wolf howling!

"really good vocalist" is an understatement for Dimash.

BRAZIL - Wonderful reaction, SAMALTAU is magnificent. It's the KAZAK magic, the language, the SOUND OF KOBYZ, SYBYZGY, the lyrics, when Dimash sings in Kazakh it's simply magical, the emotion comes out even more. YOU NEED TO REACT TO THE WONDERFUL MUSIC AMANAT, I love this song too.

Love this, the imagery it evokes is stunning. The instrument is a kobyz and is used beautifully in his latest song Qairan Elim which is on his channel 🤗🇬🇧 I also think you would like Ascolta la Voce vocalise (no lyrics) from his Kiev concert March 2020, again on his channel (hope you’ll react to this one 🙏😊)

Красивая девушка, великолепная реакция, и музыка казахов просто жесть как завораживает, и Димаш супер. Все просто высший класс!!! Благодарим за сотрудничество!!!

Julia!....THANKS for your reactions to Dimash!!!!.....Samaltau. Samale Mountain is a sad song about a young soldier in WW1 leaving his beloved Homeland and Parents behind to go in to uncertain future. He sing about what will happen with his family when He goes away about Mountain and Sea. This a tresure song of kazakhstan and Dimash sing this like no one. The musical instrument is from Kazajistán and name KOBIZ. Greetings from a Mexican Dear!....❤️🇲🇽👏🏻🇰🇿

The next logical piece to watch now would be Qairan Elim, his latest music video. It features the same Kobyz player (the string instrument), is filmed outside directed by Dimash, and carries a deep message through powerful and symbolic images and music. I haven't seen anyone who is not deeply moved by that masterpiece of synthesis of the arts.

Thank you for your reaction and analysis! Indeed, Samaltau is one of my favorite Dimash's songs as well. You might want to check out for your own entertainment his performance on the Silk Road 2019 Film Festival. It's pretty similar, but the stage setup is simply amazing, trying to simulate the Kazakh steppes. Although his performance is very similar, I think it's even more majestic!! I would also like to recommend "Ogni Pietra" (aka Olympico) for your next taste of Dimash. This is a pop/rock aria written for Dimash by Igor Krutoy, and you can enjoy Dimash going full classical singing from an impressive baritone, to a fantastic tenor tone, to a high soprano. It's super impressive, one his best moments, in my opinion. A legendary song.

Every time I listen to Dimash.. I have to take my jacket.. Chills.. Chills. Chills..

TANK YOU SOY MACH. NICE REACTION TO THE PROFESSIONAL MASTER MUZIK BLOGGER. YOU PROFESSIONAL VOCOLIST. TANK YOU SOY MACH. DIMASH KUDAIBERGEN BUTEFUL MAN ARTIST LEGEND KAZAXCTAN. DIMASH FENOMENAL VOICE VOCOLIST SINGER KAZAXCTAN. DIMASH PROFESSIONAL COMPOSER, PROFESSIONAL DANSEN, PROFESSIONAL MASTER MUZIKANT SINGER.

Hello Julia! This instruments is called Cobyz traditions my county Kazahstana he is sounds nature and animals! Yes this instrumenst very intrestings he is like!)

DIMASH: ALWAYS ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS

I have watched your reaction maybe 10 times. No wander you have 140000 subscribers. Can't get enough, of you or Dimash. This is truly otherworldly.

Definitely those instruments take me into an ancestral soulful/wild/natural deep dive... love it, though the story behind it is very sorrowful

The sounds that man makes with only 2 strings is amazing....

When i listen this musical i felt myself out of the world * i come backup on the past ***i love this musical and his incredible voice.thanks.

I always love Dimash sings in his own Kazakh song, this is one of them, I think I dig all his songs already, and I watch him everyday, he can sing Chinese song so well, I never run out to watch Dimash perform, so talented, thanks.

I demand a Kazakh folk song album by Dimash , beautiful language

This is actually my favorite performance as well, and I’ve listen to a lot, and I mean a lot of his music

👏👏👏💕💕💕 Pure beauty! Floating in the steppes ... 💕💕💕

Julia really enjoy your reactions to Dimash he is unreal maybe an Alien? Another Dimash you should do is "Ogni Pietra" a full Opera piece writen for him. Another out of this world voice is one from here in the USA she has been singing for a few years now but you should do a reaction to her "Lovers" from "The House of Flying Daggers" at her 2011 PBS concert also "Nessun Dorma" from same and also do her 2013 cover of "Bridge Over Troubled Waters" in Las Vegas "One Drop" special.

Of course the song leaves me .. sobbing.. Absolut perfebtion as usual.. A true performer

ДИМАШ он один в мире,уважаю многих,но Димаш он один!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Рахмет Сызге реакциянызга Димашжан АЛГА Жарайсын Казахстан Алматы....

Умница!Всё услышала,поняла, рядом с Димашем находятся и реагирует на него действительно одарённые и особенные люди включая эту девушку. Спасибо!

I wish he would do a whole CD full of Kazakh folk songs, heaven on earth .

I love his traditional Kazakh music! He sings the Russian songs and pop ballads with his heart, but the Kazakh music comes from his soul.🌟 Please react to someone new, Hua Chenyu singing Child on Singer 2018, the year after Dimash.

I like to see blown away 🥰

Excellent review. Thank you.

You want horseback? React to his latest, Qairan Elim.

I've always been a big fan of the sound of folk music and this reminds me a lot of that type of music and I love it!!

Your comment - "The fact that he's a brilliant vocalist is not up for dispute" 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 You are a Dear of all Dears! Your genuine appreciation and awe for his talent/gift is so moving. Also your analytical insight is different from most vocal coaches, and so I'm learning a whole lot 🙂

I love this guy! He sings in several languages too. Wow rolling r's and singing as well. His control is amazing. He has been singing and playing the piano since he was 5. His mother is a soprano singer. I think he could make Pig Latin sound good.

Types of vocalists 1. bad vocalists 2. Ok vocalists 3. Good vocalists Then there is Dimash Dimash has crossed beyond excellent and he is at a different level

It would be so amazing that this type of music would be more present. It's sad that many people will never hear and experience this totally different music.

He has gone back to his roots....... very Kazakh, very beautiful. .....

Julia shows what an insightful music reaction can be...so much more than "OMG, that is so cool". When we learn how to listen to the nuances in music, it becomes much more rewarding.

Hi is the beeest vocalist.Salut from Bulgaria.

He is Kazakh; traditional music from the Silk Road region often incorporates the sounds and feels of the grand outdoors, horses, and the timelessness.

Джулия,не знаю какое время суток у вас. Но желаю ВАМ,здоровья и всех благ,которые есть в этом мире! Вы без субтитров,почувствали эту композицию Димаша.думаю у вас где то в далёком есть предки которые посещали наши края.

BEAUTIFUL!!! Greetings from Chile

I'm Italian, living in Kazakhstan. I love Kazakh music. You should listen to their classical compositor Kurmangazy to fell Steppes inside you, and the modern Wonderboy compositor Rakhat Bi, that is a very good friend of mine and a real genius. Алға Қазақстан!

that made me cry

Btw the one on dimash official youtube channel got the subtitles on this song if u still interested on it

I think this song is about calling for past to help. I have no idea of the lyrics. So naturally you ... and I are ”on a horseback” for that is what human species did almost forever before arriving to this juncture. And it is a juncture. And we need to also call the past for help. Stunning performance. Breathtaking because it reaches back to realisations that have almost been forgotten.

really nice reaction, i would like to only say...i am no singer or vocal coach, but I can play it 5x - 6x per day and it won´t be enough...for me is it masterpiece, i watched Dimash lot of time and propably most of his performances, which you can found on internet and this one is for my most touching performance,..mayby as Daybreak on concert, which is amazing too. Keep doing, greetings from Czech

dimash is meditation superb voice

Hi Julia! Thanks a lot! 🔥❤️🔥! 🇰🇿 !

Bello from Argentina. Please react to " Autumn Strong" the chinese versión of the programa.

Some excel in vocal ability. Some excel in artistry. Then there is Dimash.

DIMASH has the greatest singer of all time

Wow, this has a mystical, ritualistic vibe about it, like epic religious music. I'm also reminded of Vangelis circa 1982. This guy is amazing. Always appreciate your musical insights Julia. Cheers.

Dimash from his first world tour last summer , here in Rome Italy in front of 57k........ Rock Opera @

DIMASH SO MAGIC. WONDERFUL.

Dimash has changed the static opera rules & regulations into a dynamic one xxx

Hey Julia, Kerry here from Washington St USA, ADear since 2017 and your spot on this is one of my favorites too and for me please pardon but when Di sings its truley an eargazm not trying to be crude but it describes it totally and I believe that Di truly is sent from the heavens THERES NO ONE THAT CAN TOUCH HIM NO ONE ! Ilove your reactions keep it up take care. KERRY😊

It seemed quite spiritual, with the “erhu” and for me, the wind instruments especially, his meditative posture from the beginning, and of course all aspects of the music. I can understand how you felt.