In 1992 Kaigal-ool Khovalyg, Alexander Bapa, his brother Sayan Bapa, and Albert Kuvezin founded the quartet Kungurtuk, as a means of concentrating on the presentation of traditional songs of their homeland. The musicians later decided to rename the ensemble Huun-Huur-Tu. After the first album 60 Horses in my Herd (1993), Kuvezin left the band to form the more rock-oriented Yat-Kha. Kuvezin was replaced by Anatoli Kuular, who had previously worked with Khovalyg and Kongar-ool Ondar as part of the Tuva Ensemble. In 1995, Alexander Bapa, who had produced the first two albums, departed the band to pursue production as a full-time career. He was replaced by Alexei Saryglar. In 2003 Kuular quit the band and was replaced by Andrey Mongush.
The name Huun-Huur-Tu (sometimes spelled without hyphens) translates literally to "Sun Propeller," a Tuvan term referring to the special kind of light you can see streaming down through the clouds at dawn or down through densely leaved trees at noon.
The most distinctive characteristic of Huun Huur Tu's music is throat singing, in which the singers sing both the note (drone) and the drone's overtone(s), thus producing two or three notes simultaneously. The overtone may sound like a flute, whistle or bird, but is solely a product of the human voice.
The group primarily uses native Tuvan instruments such as the igil, khomus (Tuvan jaw harp), doshpuluur, and dünggür (shaman drum). However, in recent years, the group has begun to selectively incorporate western instruments, such as the guitar. While the thrust of Huun Huur Tu's music is fundamentally indigenous Tuvan folk music, they also experiment with incorporating not only Western instruments, but electronic music as well.
Their website is http://www.hhtmusic.com
Saryglarlar
Huun-Huur-Tu Lyrics
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Dungur Dashtyg Daam Dozu
Dushken ulus saadadyyr
Tur chok kystyg Saryglarar
Chorumaldar chortup ertter
Choogalyg Shangyr
Chortkan ulus saadadyyr
Charash kystyg Sarylarlar
Kaigamchyktyg Khovuzhuktu
Kirgen ulus saadadyyr
Kaigal kystyg Saryglarlar
Officials drive by at dinner time,
by the Tambourine Boulders.
Dismounted people get held up,
because of the beauty of Saryglarlar maidens.
Travelers slow down by the Shangyr place.
They are slowed down
by the beauty of Saryglarlar maidens.
Noble bandits at the amazing Khovuzhuk place.
Those entering the yurt are being slowed down
by the brave maidens of Saryglarar.
Huun-Huur-Tu's song 'Saryglarlar' describes a region of the ancient land of Tuva, where Saryglar, the most beautiful maidens, live. In the first verse, the lyrics refer to officials, who drive past the Tambourine Boulders, and the local people slow them down to share the beauty of Saryglar with them. The verse describes the admiration and respect for the maidens of Saryglarlar. The second verse speaks of travelers who happen to slow down by the Shangyr, which also happens to be a region where the maidens of Saryglar reside. The travel leisurely down the road, captivated by the beauty of Saryglar. The final verse mentions noble bandits at the Khovuzhuk vicinity, who stop to take a break, during which they also learn about the Saryglar maidens. The lyrics depict Saryglar as a rare and sought-after beauty; they become a source of fascination and admiration for all those who come across them.
Line by Line Meaning
Duzhumetter dushtep ertter
Officials drive by at dinner time
Dungur Dashtyg Daam Dozu
By the Tambourine Boulders
Dushken ulus saadadyyr
Dismounted people get held up
Tur chok kystyg Saryglarar
Because of the beauty of Saryglarlar maidens
Chorumaldar chortup ertter
Travelers slow down by the Shangyr place
Choogalyg Shangyr
They are slowed down by the beauty of Saryglarlar maidens
Chortkan ulus saadadyyr
Noble bandits at the amazing Khovuzhuk place
Charash kystyg Sarylarlar
Those entering the yurt are being slowed down by the brave maidens of Saryglarar
Kaigal ulus kaigap ertter
Kaigamchyktyg Khovuzhuktu
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Kirgen ulus saadadyyr
Kaigal kystyg Saryglarlar
Contributed by Adrian G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Smiljana
by the Tambourine Boulders.
Dismounted people get held up,
because of the beauty of Saryglarlar maidens.
Travelers slow down by the Shangyr place.
They are slowed down
by the beauty of Saryglarlar maidens.
Noble bandits at the amazing Khovuzhuk place.
The Part of my soul it's this song
@Swoost
Lyrics:
Duzhumetter dushtep ertter
Dungur Dashtyg Daam Dozu
Dushken ulus saadadyyr
Tur chok kystyg Saryglarar
Chorumaldar chortup ertter
Choogalyg Shangyr
Chortkan ulus saadadyyr
Charash kystyg Sarylarlar
Kaigal ulus kaigap ertter
Kaigamchyktyg Khovuzhuktu
Kirgen ulus saadadyyr
Kaigal kystyg Saryglarlar
Officials drive by at dinner time,
by the Tambourine Boulders.
Dismounted people get held up,
because of the beauty of Saryglarlar maidens.
Travelers slow down by the Shangyr place.
They are slowed down
by the beauty of Saryglarlar maidens.
Noble bandits at the amazing Khovuzhuk place.
Those entering the yurt are being slowed down
by the brave maidens of Saryglarar.
Credit to :zoviet*france:
@user-rf5dt1cp2c
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@peterhorvath6022
Magyar vagyok, úgy érzem a szívemből jön...❤️
@OnitsukaTiger1511
I was incredibly privileged to see this otherworldly band a few weeks ago in Stockholm. The venue was small and I stood maybe 3 metres from Radik Tyulyush when he sang this song. Tears of happiness and peace came down my face and it felt like flying through the Altai. No drug or pharmaceutical medicine can ever bring this on. I was high on music :-)
@nayannbg6314
I envy your experience but so greatful towards YouTube, this has been my go to song for peace of soul, Radik is not human
@williamkarlsson785
They were in my home town and I missed it🤣
@snakejuce
@@williamkarlsson785 How did they get the keys to your house?
@williamkarlsson785
@@snakejuce Hahaha.
The city I live in not my house 🤣
@snakejuce
@@williamkarlsson785 😂😂
@lylangel
This song touched my soul. I cried and cried, thank you. I can imagine so much love when I hear this song. A newborn in the arms of loving parents being sung to, familiar tribe faces around a fire, the giant mountains and eternal sky in this part of the world. I feel the universe wrapping me in a blanket and telling me it's ok.