So, what is a
Gayageum? It’s a musical instrument found in Korea. Usually we post a short film, today is different, we are posting a short video, a #music video. What’s the difference between a short film and a short video? A short film tells a story, a short video shares information, sometimes in a story kind of format…but often the sharing of information is enough. That’s certainly the story here, we saw this video of this amazing performance by this young musician, of the work of an icon, Jimi Hendrix. The gayageum, a strange looking ‘musical’ instrument with strings everywhere! It looked like a an acoustic something…but a guitar?, nah…it’s on a table, flat like a xylophone or something equally exotic or certainly unusual. And, we wondered would a ‘mere’ 13 year old be able to really do Jimi Hendrix justice…see for yourself!
itsashort.com presents:
Like I said…who knew about the Gayageum? I want to learn that!!
#jimihendrix, left us too soon, but his legacy lives on in his music. And his music continues to be expressed through the eyes and talents of the next generation which proves his work is timeless.To see more videos of media artists register on the itsashort.com platform, check out our google + page: itsashort, our FB page: itsashort, and our pinterest and instagram platforms for artists profiles.
Loves learning new stuff! adorable video btw 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
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Pauline,
Thanks for taking the time to watch!
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All I can say is… WOW! Great sound from a never heard of instrument! Honestly, I have never heard of a Gayageum until now. Looks so complicated! The Korean girl in the video is doing it effortlessly! Thank you for sharing. Another new bit of information to store in my anatomical hard drive. 🙂
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Eileen,
Thank you for taking the time to read and listen! I can’t tell you how much I appreciate it. My blog is new and if you have any suggestions for things I might do to make it more appealing that would be great!
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I think the Gayageum is such an interesting instrument! This is such an awesome video!
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Thank you! I love your blog, it is awesome! I liked your FB page and subscribed to the blog. I will also leave comments on the most recent post. I agree about Gayageum, I’ d never heard of the instrument but found it fascinating.
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What an interesting instrument. I love the sound that it makes! Unique and beautiful!
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Jennifer,
Thank you! Isn’t the Gayageum a fascinating instrument and the artists is amazing.
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Whoa, that is seriously talent. Jimi Hendrix has to be smiling about that!
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Thank you Liz!
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Thank You!
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Wow you play it so well.. Love your video!!
Thanks for sharing
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Thank you! I really like the blog….
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That is so cool, I think I’ve heard that instrument before but had no idea that was it!
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Thank you!
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Very cool, and different rendition of a classic with this instrument! Definitely has a “far eastern” flare. Thank you for sharing.
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Gayageum is a new name for me though I am classic music lover but some how never came across this nice instrument. Thanks for sharing such nice and informative story on Gayageum.
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I had never heard of Gayageum. Thank you for the video and sharing this instrument with me.
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This young child did a wonderful job on this instrument.
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I’ve seen that instrument, but until this post, never even thought of the name of it! thanks for letting me know what a Gayageum is! Learn something new every day.
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I never saw this before but it sure looks neat!
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That’s impressive! I can’t imagine being able to play an instrument like that…let alone do it well! Very cool!
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Wow how interesting and unique. Can’t believe she is only 13 years old, what talent.
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That looks so cool! My kids love odd and interesting instruments.
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Really cool beat! Where did you learn how to play?
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