"for every child prodigy you know about, at least 50 potential ones have burned out before you even heard about them" --Itzhak Perlman

@MissTwoSetEncyclopedia

3 ай бұрын

Yep, unfortunately a very small proportion of prodigies end up having an exceptional musical career. Past a certain age, most of them disappear from radars. It's sad...

@mime514

3 ай бұрын

@@MissTwoSetEncyclopediamaybe it’s not always sad, some of them may choose a different career path and end up somewhere else. Although I’m sure some of them have tragic stories about lost dreams and wasted potential

@sgnt9337

3 ай бұрын

Totally agree. I saw this sort of thing in sports (track and field).

@MishaSkripach

3 ай бұрын

@@MissTwoSetEncyclopedia This s because success in children's competitions depends on accurate following of the set of exact teacher's instructions, so it is like tetris. For being an adult soloist, what is required is to create the music on the spot, be able to sound different each time, depending on the occasion. It is a different set of skills.

@christopherbedford9897

3 ай бұрын

@@mime514 Yesss... but whose wasted dreams, the kids' or the parents'? The saddest part of childhood prodigy, to me, is the loss of childhood.

The teacher here 😋 Thank you for noticing Yichen and my video! 😁

@MishaSkripach

3 ай бұрын

I would love to get in touch with you, I play this caprice original bowing since age 11, played it at Nutcracker competition

@intan99999

3 ай бұрын

Wow, you teach a Ling-Ling! Great job, much appreciated ❤

@MishaSkripach

3 ай бұрын

@@intan99999 I since listened to Timur's playing, he is an amazing soloist himself! Great teacher and great violinist!

@rykehuss3435

2 ай бұрын

hey youre a pretty good violinist yourself

@joshuadelaughter7968

2 ай бұрын

Well done!

Man, the disappointed face of brett when he realized he is not a 12 year old prodigy

@potatpoo7313

3 ай бұрын

i know right

@astroworfcraig9164

3 ай бұрын

Brett's always looking like he needs a good hug.

@MissTwoSetEncyclopedia

3 ай бұрын

​@@astroworfcraig9164 I volunteer to give a friendly Teddy bear hug to Brett. 🧸🩵 And to Eddy too, no jealousy 🧸💙

I think Brett was more upset for not being 12 anymore rather than not being a prodigy

@xandraxandra1437

3 ай бұрын

Who isn't 😂

@rykehuss3435

2 ай бұрын

@@xandraxandra1437 good old times, when summers lasted forever and christmas meant something magical instead of stress

8:36 Can we talk about how sweet and wholesome this photo is…they have been friends for around 18 years!!!

@totallynotmel6698

3 ай бұрын

RIGHTTTT THEY ARE SO CUTE

@MissTwoSetEncyclopedia

3 ай бұрын

They've been friends for more than half of their lives, that's so awesome when you think about it.

@ruthsteen6943

3 ай бұрын

They're so small!

@emiliagn

3 ай бұрын

i teared up i hope they’re friends forever

@corinne8888

3 ай бұрын

Came here to say this ... love their friendship ... TwoSet forever!

Brett is spot on: most people (myself included) don't understand the complexity of such playing. I just don't know how hard it is. That's why I watch you guys: so you can explain it to me and I can appreciate it. Thanks for that!

@bgreer6584

3 ай бұрын

Exactly!

@MishaSkripach

3 ай бұрын

I can explain: it is not too hard, but general violin learning in total is hard. Some people have their fingers just running, especially left handed.

@WhoDis-se2uq

3 ай бұрын

Ikr?!

I will never forget when I was 17 there was an 8 year old prodigy at my piano recital. I said to my mom that I wished I could play that well when I was 8 and she responded “can you even play that well now?”

@cheskalumanog8859

3 ай бұрын

Damn

@R.Williams

3 ай бұрын

Yikes! 😅

@runningsinger8929

3 ай бұрын

Sounds like she met my mom. Damn.

@MichaelShingo

3 ай бұрын

R I P

@marim0y

3 ай бұрын

Geez mom! 😭💀

for those wondering, the video they reacted to is titled "Paganini Caprice 5 original bowing by a 12 year old - Luo Yichen" :))

@chai__tea

3 ай бұрын

Thx, was looking for that!

@MissTwoSetEncyclopedia

3 ай бұрын

That's the only video I could find of him. I googled his name and he lives in China, which would explain why he isn't on KZread. But I saw that he has been selected to participate in the next edition of the Grumiaux Violin Competition (who takes place in Belgium), so hopefully we'll know more about this young man in a couple of months.

@mimibergerac7792

2 ай бұрын

They could link the original video...

Twoset should react to YoEun playing Erlkönig..It's INSANE.

@sofiabosco7892

3 ай бұрын

Their self esteem will disappear though

@kungpaochicken89

3 ай бұрын

​@@sofiabosco7892what self esteem? It disappeared years ago

@TheNeptunianGamer

3 ай бұрын

True 🥲 ​@@kungpaochicken89

@brandonstinson4988

3 ай бұрын

Its good not insane. She has the feeling mostly right but misses a lot of notes; if anything its a good start but not excellent by any means. She simply practices a lot.

@animalsarebeautifulpeople3094

2 ай бұрын

​@brandonstinson4988 prodigies = talent + practice. Normal people can't get there even with 40hr a day practising

Twoset: analyzing his bowing, his dynamic, his techniques; me: wow that's fast😅. Twoset is here to teach me how to appreciate LingLing's playing! Love it!

8:35 eddy looked so cute as a kid

@jiioannidis7215

3 ай бұрын

Eddy looks even cuter *now* :)

and there goes my pride as a musician... if you can be humbled slowly, you can he humbled quickly

i love how their reactions haven't changed in four years 😂😂 they still look like this: 😮

Ah yes my favorite episode of Children making me depressed

@juliebennett8

2 ай бұрын

ah yes my favorete cheese🧀

Thanks for incorporating us non-violinists more. Really appreciate the technique explanation.

I'd really like to see Brett learn this piece with the original bowing! I'm sure he'd slay it!

I've started practicing daily again like I did when I was a music minor many years ago. Thankfully I got into med school and have since finished and gone through residency and fellowship. I was talking with one of my Neurology colleagues who played piano and was also a music minor and we are going to get back to our highest levels and try to push beyond. You guys and this kid inspire me to stretch my limitations further and go outside my comfort zone. Maybe I'll even find a teacher and see if they can help.

@070707SAM

3 ай бұрын

Go for it!

Your step by step explanation of the bowing and what makes it both complex and difficult really added to my appreciation of his performance

You're doing so much more for humanity than if you were professional soloists. You're educating, entertaining, and inspiring people all at the same time. (I started violin because of you.) GO TWOSET!

My favorite kind of TwoSet video, where they really explain how something occurs on the violin! As a non-violinist I really appreciate it 🙂

At this point, I've learnt more about violin on this channel than I ever would anywhere else. Luo Yichen played so amazingly, and he definitely deserves more recognition 😆😆

4:35 new meme template is born

@chai__tea

3 ай бұрын

LOL

"You're not 12 Brett, it's not you" this is so cruel😢

Two videos in one week??? They are spoiling us!

As always, I love the explanations and break-down of the music. And your rapport and engagement always make my day. Thank you Brett and Eddy. ❤️

Love this commentary. Your passion for the music remains stellar.

Thorough excellence & mabe even the ultimate in excellence. What's not to appreciate ? You guys make an excellent point!

Thank you for spreading the love of classical music. You helped me realise it's beauty and start playing again. You are the hero for millions; even if you aren't professional soloists, you have done more than that. Keep spreading the love!

Hi Brett and Eddy, thanks for updating recently! Your vids are really great for a break from school on friday night.

miss ya'll Ling Ling 40 hrs subreddit, not saying I'm not respecting their choice, but I still miss it.

@miladerobertis6719

3 ай бұрын

Real

@stepha.796

2 ай бұрын

what choice?

@miladerobertis6719

2 ай бұрын

@@stepha.796 to not review ling ling 40hrs anymore

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRETT!!!!!!🎉🎉🎉 I hope you're well and can't wait to see you in Manchester!!

So impressive... and I like how you explain things so that even someone who doesn't play the violin (like me) can understand. Thanks for this video

thank you guys for always making me go practice it's legit a blessing

I love how you're teaching us non-musicians technicals.. learning a lot.. ❤❤❤

I like how the young player was so calm and relaxed throughout his performance.

Twoset is uploading a lot these days!…and I’m not complaining…

You two are inspiration to two young violinists well known to me at a local school. I love that.

Prodigy=hard works and endless practices.

@MishaSkripach

Ай бұрын

Talent+hard work+best teachers+parents willing to spend huge amount of money and time

Wonderful Video, loved the chopin etudes as background music xD

it's a good day when twosetviolin uploads a new vid

8:53 Dont look at me! I have practiced!

When I was 12, I was watching the first Transformers movie everyday until I was able to recite the entire movie’s script by heart.

What a lovely start for weekend. TSV's friday upload ❤

Great analysis!

I used to watch you guys when I was in highschool. Now I’m in college studying criminal justice and I’m still watching you guys. I love you guys and what you bring to KZread. Keep it up!!

If you can find a prodigy slowly, you can find a prodigy quickly😂(and you will get emotional damage more often at the same time lol

@pheart2381

3 ай бұрын

0.M.G. LOLLL!!

Yes, it's about practice but about practising smart, not hard. Finding out what you are doing wrong and correcting it, being efficient and not repeating over and over your mistakes. Those who become child "prodigies" are the kids who have good teachers and good intuition, no miracles here. You can advance faster if you evaluate constantly what you are doing right and what wrong and correcting it.

@ramanathandavidson2051

3 ай бұрын

Thank you! It does not include quantity, just quality! My teacher always gives me critical tips and tells me that I should practice in an efficient and technical way, not for many hours. I get more distinctions in Rcm and more success this way.

I was actually rewatching you guys reacting to your childhood performances 😂

He is the definition of Ling Ling

My first Twoset video was of you reviewing the three year little girl playing The Witch is Dead, etc. and you two shrieking your heads off ! 😅😅😅😅

The world is so competitive, it's crazy. Nice video, guys! Keep up the good work 💪

That boy made a deal with the devil down at the cross roads

I feel like some pieces are so hard and just hard, like listening you can be like ‘Wow that’s awesome cuz it’s hard’ but it’s not as pleasing to the ear, like I feel like it would sound nicer a bit slower so you can actually hear what’s being played, like it’s music, no matter the difficulty it should still sound pleasing right?

It'd be great for you guys to react to prodigies of other instruments (like cello for example)!! Would be even better if you can get someone who plays that instrument to explain how hard it truly is!! Great vid btw :))

his left hand is so effortlessly relaxed, amazing

lets go the best music channel is back making epic content

if you can lose your self esteem slowly, you can lose your self esteem quickly 😭😭

I love Alexander Markov’s interpretation

For every like this comment gets I will do 30 mins of practice

I know it's two days before your birthday, but incase I miss it, Happy Birthday Brett!!!🎂🎻

SO GLAD THE ORGINAL TWOSET VIDEO STYEL ARE BACK

Guys I love you honestly but always looking at the background and trying to see what is there 😂

Happy Birthday Brett! 🎂 🥳 🎉 🎈 🎁 🎊

Eyyyy another video

Yaaaaaay twoset violin❤

Eddy’s lofi fits surprisingly well in all the “prodigy making me depressed” moments

2:25 Their face😂 I would make that face too to be honest

(8:23) YT video title is " Paganini Caprice 5 original bowing by a 12 year old - Luo Yichen"

I've been gone so long that they've gotten a new backdrop/room. It looks nice! (I want those shelves)

What if two set released Saint saens carnival of the animals apparel? That’d be so cool! I’d buy the swan instantly. 😊

Ily twosetviola

at 12 years old i was playing with pokemon cards

Yoo, my teacher in music played one of your videos, and the song was from paganini, and I was excited because I know your videos cause I watch it and I'm happy I'm just sharing it

Bro’s the definition of *“there’s always an Asian better than you”*

Hey Twoset! I've seen the video of you guys talking about your subreddit, lingling40hrs,has been taken. I know that now the subreddit isn't technically yours, but the people in the reddit are still Twoset fans. I personaly think that the subreddit was a super creative way to communicate with your fans, and as a twosetter myself, that makes quite the whole thing really intimate. Would you guys consider to make the lingling40hrs reviews back? I really think the dank memes and art need more reconition from you guys. p.s. amazing video as always! love from Korea❤

You guys should really check out swedish traditional choirs! :D

Hi Brett, it is getting too expensive in Toronto for my friends son to continue at the Conservatory of music. He is 15 Japanese and speaks fluently. Is it a good idea to find a place in Japan to continue his violin? Thank you so much. You really have changed the classical terrain.

Happy Birthday Brett! 🎂🧋

Brett and Eddy’s reaction when they realise they’re not 12 😂❤

I would love to see Chloe Chua back on the channel. God bless guys

Self esteem at the start: 5 stars! At the end: -50 stars

Another day. another Ling Ling

Let me just say that Eddy and Brett y'all are great composes too! You all still practice 40 hours a day, and thats what counts!!

So, I'd love to learn about the teachers of these prodigies. There's something to be said about them too

can we just acknowledge how much Brett and Eddy have been posting lately?

If only i could go back in time and rethink my life

OG video now 2.7k views. As a non-string player, I really enjoyed this reaction/analysis.

im feeling so spoiled with all these uploads;-;

I’m shocked that they are surprised by anything anymore😂

The views of this prodigy's gonna shoot up to 40'000 immediately.

@DavidFranklinDartMusic

3 ай бұрын

40,000 for 40 hours of practice.

@e2pii213

3 ай бұрын

Paganini Caprice 5 original bowing by a 12 year old - Luo Yichen

Eddie slumping into a crisis as Mahlers Adagietto plays in the background is so relatable.

You guys definitely have to do a reaction to mnozil brass, theyre the perfect combination of virtuosity and showmanship

I love prodigies

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRETTTTTT

When are you coming to Edinburgh?

Happy birthday Brett 🎉🎉❤(bc I can't do anything better than that)

*eddie tried playing* “Oh niiice… but he’s 12🫥”

Twosetviolin please 🙏react on Mozart in the Jungle

I love all of your reviews and comments relating to all the Ling Lings you find on-line... especially moments like... and he's only 12... sigh! 😞

If you can learn bow control slowly, you can learn bow control quickly

@MishaSkripach

3 ай бұрын

Slow ricochet is harder that the fast one, so here the opposite.