Gala Of The HU(Human Being) Interview Mongolian Heavy Metal

I had the opportunity to ask Gala of The Hu some questions via email and I received the answers the other day.

I would like to thank Natasha Gorey of Looters for making it possible.

The band's name translates to the Mongolian root word for human being, and their unique approach blends instruments like the Morin Khuur (horsehead fiddle), Tovshuur (Mongolian guitar), Tumur Khuur (jaw harp), and throat singing with contemporary sounds, creating a unique sonic profile that they call “Hunnu Rock.”

You have some of the most epic music videos, especially for Black Thunder, how long did it take to film?

- It took us about ten days to shoot the whole video and a production team of hundred people to bring the storyline alive.

Here is the 3 part music video, some of the most cinematic music videos I have seen.

Is the music video a historical reenactment from your culture?

- The video is about a warrior called Danjila who lived noble life with honesty and bravery. Regardless of the numbers,  bravery and wisdom always triumph over all obstacles.

Who inspired you all to want to make music? --you are inspiring others and even Elton John has sung your praises!

- There are so many people who inspire us every day, legendary artists, historical figures and people we meet and tour together every day. Mostly, our respect to our brave ancestors mixed with our love of metal music helps to create the music we perform. 

4: Currently you are on tour with 5-Finger Death Punch & Megadeth, congratulations on the tour! How do you feel to be a part of it?

- Thank you, we are thrilled to be part of the tour. Everyone on the tour are amazingly professional and we are learning so much from them. Especially, Megadeth consists of the most hard-working and talented people on this earth. 

The album has been extremely popular and brought you some good success, how are you planning on following this one?

Do you feel a bit of pressure at all?

- Our second album has been very successful as well. The feedback we are getting is enormously generous and people understand and feel the energy we tried to put in our sophomore album. 

7- I'm curious about the culture and the ancient origins of the tones & How far back do the history of the sounds of the music go?...

- Our history goes back to the start of human history and the instruments are dated as far as we know. The sound our traditional instrument makes is similar to ancient war cry and that is why it has no problem being mixed with the metal rock. It gives you deep feelings.