Amazing that a sensory experience once only available to the wealthy class in China can now be shared and loved by almost everyone in the world. I worry sometimes that we treat music as cheap and disposable because it is so freely available, when it still takes passion and mastery to create.

My Chinese student played her Guzheng for me today, and it almost made me cry because it was played beautifully and heart-felt.

I really love Ancient Chinese Instrumental Musics.

春江花月夜 A SPRING EVENING, ACCOMPANIED BY THE RIVER, THE FLOWERS, THE MOON Originally by 【Tang Dynasty】 Zhāng Ruòxū Translation by MIRANDAJHJ2022 The spring river rises and falls, blending in with the ocean A bright moon peaks out, surging with the waves Waves shimmer under the moonlight, stretching into the distance The moon and the spring river accompany each other The river wraps around the vegetation filled plains, flowing Flowering bushes refract the gentle moonlight, covering every surface The real fog is hidden by the fog of light, blending into one The white, fine sand on the beach melts into the moonlight, seamless The sky and the water become one shade, not a grain of disturbance It is lonely, yet the moon hangs in the sky, brightly shining Who was the first to see the moon by the river? When did the moon above the river first shine upon us? Generations of people come and go, never-ending. Yet The moon shines brightly each year, like it always has We do not know who the moon is waiting for We can see the flowing river, sending water far away Like parting clouds, young travellers disappear over the horizon They leave behind only the sorrow of women waiting for their return Which traveller is leaving by boat today, floating into the distance? In which room is she, the one who is thinking about him? I pity the shifting and ever-present moon, like the sorrow of those waiting Shine upon their desks, the moon should, take away their sorrow The sorrow, it refuses to leave their curtains The sorrow, it refuses to leave their clothing boards We are both watching the moon, but I cannot hear your voice I wish to follow the moon so I can shine on you as well The wild geese fly non-stop, but they will never leave the moonlight The fish and the dragons jump out of the water every now and then, leaving ripples Last night, flower petals kissed the surface of pond water in my dreams How unfortunate that spring is already half gone, yet I cannot return home The river flows on, with it goes the remainder of spring Above the river, the moon is descending westward again The tilted moon slowly descends, hiding behind the mist There is a long distance to go, seemingly endless We don’t know how many people can return before the moonlight runs out Only the moon rocks with longing, lighting the forests by the river Original Text 春江潮水連海平，海上明月共潮生。 灩灩隨波千萬裏，何處春江無月明! 江流宛轉繞芳甸，月照花林皆似霰; 空裏流霜不覺飛，汀上白沙看不見。 江天一色無纖塵，皎皎空中孤月輪。 江畔何人初見月？江月何年初照人？ 人生代代無窮已，江月年年望相似。 不知江月待何人，但見長江送流水。 白雲一片去悠悠，青楓浦上不勝愁。 誰家今夜扁舟子？何處相思明月樓？ 可憐樓上月徘徊，應照離人妝鏡臺。 玉戶簾中卷不去，搗衣砧上拂還來。 此時相望不相聞，願逐月華流照君。 鴻雁長飛光不度，魚龍潛躍水成文。 昨夜閒潭夢落花，可憐春半不還家。 江水流春去欲盡，江潭落月復西斜。 斜月沉沉藏海霧，碣石瀟湘無限路。 不知乘月幾人歸，落月搖情滿江樹。 culturelitandart.com/author/mirandajhj2022/

Well that's the sound of civilization right there.

Such a beautiful song and beautiful playing. And thank you for making the video so that we can see how this wonderful instrument is played.

I love how dynamic this instrument sounds! Its like if a piano and a harp had a baby together. That's the best way I can describe the music this instrument produces.

I’ve been listening to this video for almost 6 years now. It’s still amazing every time. People have enjoyed your performance for 11 years and will continue to for a long time.

I am very enchanted with this Chinese music instrument . I first saw this instrument in New York subway played by a Chinese girl and stopped for a while to listen and enjoyed much.

This has got to be my most favorite instrument of all time

I grew up with this music and i am in my seventies now and it still touches my heart.

When I was 14 I swam the length of the San Marcos river in Texas early in the morning. I happened upon largemouth bass, lots of turtles, and randomly deer drinking water. The first breath of the river the ripples of the current were moderate and at some places I passed tons of duckweed and floated at the top to keep from getting tangled. Then there were beavers slapping their tails to alert my presence. I saw egrets flying overhead. Below some snakes. The ripples of the water was music to my ears. I passed by fishermen in their boats as I swam against the current. I waved to one because he was my uncle. He knew I was supposed to be at school but kept quiet and softly said hi, (so as not to disturb the fish). Not too much further down the gators we’re sleeping under the second overpass. Then I came to the dark waters of the whirlpools. I stayed clear of the embankments so as not to be drawn in. More egrets looking at me. This is where you cannot see the water below and the chill of dead souls lingers as though something bad happened there long ago that only the river remembers. I walk out the shallow water under the third overpass. another uncle is netting crawdads for bait. He says, girl your supposed to be in school. I dig into my shirt and a couple of small fish are stuck in there and throw them into his bucket. I hope you catch something I say as I walk up the embankment past the waterfall and swim to the other side. Lovers are staring at the water as college boys swing off of a rope and summersault into the river. I pass the concrete bridge to the little island and dive in and catch a baby turtle the size of a small potato. The sun filters through the water. In the oxygen bubbles and the coolness of the water against the warmth of the sun I am happy. Thank you sincerely for the beautiful music that helps me remember all those moments.

A Moonlit Night On The Spring River by Zhang Ruoxu 春江花月夜 张若虚 In spring the river rises as high as the sea, 春江潮水连海平， And with the river's rise the moon uprises bright. 海上明月共潮生。 She follows the rolling waves for ten thousand li, 滟滟随波千万里， And where the river flows, there overflows her light. 何处春江无月明。 The river winds around the fragrant islet where 江流宛转绕芳甸， The blooming flowers in her light all look like snow. 月照花林皆似霰。 You cannot tell her beams from hoar frost in the air, 空里流霜不觉飞， Nor from white sand upon Farewell Beach below. 汀上白沙看不见。 No dust has stained the water blending with the skies; 江天一色无纤尘， A lonely wheel like moon shines brilliant far and wide. 皎皎空中孤月轮。 Who by the riverside first saw the moon arise? 江畔何人初见月？ When did the moon first see a man by riverside? 江月何年初照人？ Ah, generations have come and pasted away; 人生代代无穷已， From year to year the moons look alike, old and new. 江月年年只相似。 We do not know tonight for whom she sheds her ray, 不知江月待何人， But hear the river say to its water adieu. 但见长江送流水。 Away, away is sailing a single cloud white; 白云一片去悠悠， On Farewell Beach pine away maples green. 青枫浦上不胜愁。 Where is the wanderer sailing his boat tonight? 谁家今夜扁舟子？ Who, pining away, on the moonlit rails would learn? 何处相思明月楼？ Alas! The moon is lingering over the tower; 可怜楼上月徘徊， It should have seen the dressing table of the fair. 应照离人妆镜台。 She rolls the curtain up and light comes in her bower; 玉户帘中卷不去， She washes but can't wash away the moonbeams there. 捣衣砧上拂还来。 She sees the moon, but her beloved is out of sight; 此时相望不相闻， She'd follow it to shine on her beloved one's face. 愿逐月华流照君。 But message-bearing swans can't fly out of moonlight, 鸿雁长飞光不度， Nor can letter-sending fish leap out of their place. 鱼龙潜跃水成文。 Last night he dreamed that falling flowers would not stay. 昨夜闲潭梦落花， Alas! He can't go home, although half spring has gone. 可怜春半不还家。 The running water bearing spring will pass away; 江水流春去欲尽， The moon declining over the pool will sink anon. 江潭落月复西斜。 The moon declining sinks into a heavy mist; 斜月沉沉藏海雾， It's a long way between southern rivers and eastern seas. 碣石潇湘无限路。 How many can go home by moonlight who are missed? 不知乘月几人归？ The sinking moon sheds yearning o'er riverside trees. 落月摇情满江树。

Chinese traditional culture is most Noble & Honorable, from what I understand by reading history & observing of their music & tradition & spiritual teachings. I like them very much.

It’s 2024 and I’m listening to this so early in the morning it has a calming effect ..

14 years old and the sound still melt my heart

春江花月夜 本人在小時候就聽過.如今年70有餘了

Ancient China sure had musical instruments - beautiful musical instruments.

Doesn't matter you are black, yellow or white its the music that brings peace to your heart and soul. love China from the islands of the Pacific

i think the background noises makes the ambience so much more peaceful to hears someone’s keys jingling, people lightly talking, a beeping noise, a door opening and closing, people walking by, being silent, it’s so calming, peaceful and relaxing. i’ve listened to this and wished i could be in this room just listening to this person playing such a peaceful and calming instrument, you have so much talent and maybe one day if i found interest to try to learn this instrument id feel like this is one of those opportunity’s i might take at least to try because it seems like such an amazing opportunity, and such an easy one to miss!! much love :)💜💜

古典文化真的是非常美，琴棋书画无一不修身养性。唐诗宋词，无一不陶冶情操。今天的中国能提升民族认同感，提升国人自尊性，我觉得正是几千年前祖宗们留下给我们的这些宝贵的文化财富。真的非常希望我们的政府能够更加重视古典文化，古典乐曲。我们要向前发展，我们也要修身养性。

My boy opening a can of beer in the back 0:29

-《春江花月夜》- 彈奏得認真之正 欣賞得極之舒暢 👏👏👏👍👍👍

Of all the music I have heard thus far in my life, this, this right here is to me the most beautiful creation from humanity.

I'm a Chinese and I used to listen to many modern peaceful music, but never have I realised Guzheng music gives me the most peaceful atmosphere! Maybe it reminds me of my grandparents

Although I'm vietnamese I must say china has a great culture. Love the Guzheng. Greetings from France 🇫🇷

I'm a guitar player. But that, is amazing! I love all stringed instruments! Most beautiful! Praise God for music!

this is really the sound of china , i wish i could go back in time and experience ancient china

突然想到一句鲁迅先生的话：我们自古以来就有埋头苦干的人，有拼命硬干的人， 有为民请命的人，有舍身求法的人，他们是中国的脊梁。 谢谢这些艺术家传承了中国的文化

Guzheng sounds really calming and peaceful. Love from India 🇮🇳

To think that this music is 1,300 years old... wow. Art and beauty are eternal. Real gold never loses its shine.

When I hear this instrument and music I instantly get overwhelmed with Avatar the last airbender memories it brings me to tears

I love how she plays with such grace when she pulls her hand slowly from plucking the strings with her right hand and setting her bend the strings with the other hand.

I am Indian and I love our traditional indian music but this sounds so beautiful as well. Lots of love from India ❤

I’m as a northern Irish Vietnamese I love this trad music.

the song is like the wind... when it get faster it feels like heavy wind is flowing but when its slow and mild it feels like a little bit a air flowing around me...

There is so much depth and richness to this music, far more than western music. Guzheng music is pure and honest.

I will never get over how beautiful Chinese Instruments sound

..神乎其技，此為唐代琵琶古曲（潯陽夜月），後改成箏曲（春江花月夜），演湊者以高超的古箏琴藝演繹，手若流雲，清音獨遠，可說是驚心動魄，一曲千金，若再細味唐詩人張若虛所作名詩（春江花月夜），更能體會演湊者的傳神樂藝： 春江潮水連海平，海上明月共潮生，灔灧隨波十萬里，何處春光無明月，江流宛轉繞芳甸，月照林花皆如霜，空裏流霜不見飛， 汀上白沙看不見，江天一色如纖塵，皎皎空中孤月輪，江畔何年初見月，江月何年初照人， 人生代代無竆盡， 江月年年望相似， 不知江月照何人，但見長江送流水。 白雲一片去悠悠 ，清風浦上不勝愁、誰家今夜扁舟子，何處相思明月樓，鴻雁長飛光不渡，魚龍潛躍水成文，昨夜閑潭夢落花， 可憐春半不還家，江水流春去欲盡，江潭落月復西斜，斜月沈沈藏海霧，碣石瀟湘無限路，今夜乘月幾人歸，落葉搖情滿江樹。

How ignorant I am. I occasionally heard music like this in restaurant and never paid attention neither did I realize what a polished execution I was probably listening to because I didn't know anything about these kind of instruments. I never thought it could be someone else's classical music.

Not only is the music itself extremely beautiful. I'm enchanted by the beautiful movements of her feminine hands as she gracefully moves her fingers with elegance. This is pure art in the highest form.

La música clásica oriental china es increíble, les doy mis mas grandes respetos desde Mexico🇲🇽🇨🇳

yeah this one moved me to tears, and i am normally a metalhead. speaks for the quality of the music i guess. thank you for this performance

can smell the flowers...from catbackbridge over springriver in the opallight of the moon the bambus is rushing...and a softly wind goes by.....

I was high when I was listening to this ,... and I can see the universe is dancing to the rhythm of this incredible music ...

The strings of this instrument tug at one's soul. Freeing whatever tears are lodged within the Rocky crevasses of one's heart. This instrument brings one to a garden of refreshing lotus flowers and gentle river blabbering, or a breeze blown foresr, gently swaying almost dancing in the wind. This is truly inspiring and calming music. Thank you.

I play traditional germanic instruments (tagelharpas and kravik lyres) however the beauty of traditional chinese instruments is enough to move me to tears. I will never touch one of these instruments out of respect for the culture and the poetry it embodies. This music is deeply tied to time and place. However, I, like many others, can recognise beauty when I see and hear it. Be proud of your heritage and express yourselves fully. 🙌

Been a decade, I still melt at the reverbs... Absolutely divine 😍

Absolutely stunning ! I sat transfixed .... i was transported to this beautiful quiet place .. a small river gurgled down below some where ..a full moon night above me ..and a gentle fragrant breeze.wafted across the valley ... wonderful . Thank you so much for sharing.

Beautiful! Hearing this made my 8 year old son want to learn to play the guzheng. Which makes me happy, everyone in my family, including myself plays an instrument of some type. ^_^

Oh my God that instrument makes absolutely beautiful sounds, and played by someone so graceful and elegant just sends the magic to 11 🥰

This is the first time I have heard a guzheng instrument. I enjoyed it!

Everything about this river is beautiful. It pulls in every sound and makes harmony of it. I just can't get over how even the beep of the timer, the keys being set down, a gentle thud of wood in the background (a chair?), all the human sounds gather around this stream, to become an ensemble. And even I get to be one of the millions to listen in? Thank you forever. May this spring river never end.

No song has ever made me truly feel humbled and i have never got when people say songs move them, but this and a few flag songs or national anthems actually do move me. Such a wonderful peace.

That was 7.37 minutes of pure bliss. Thanks a lot for it.

Indeed, this song shows the joy of resurrection in the spring season.... I consider that a pure heart from which rises a hymn of glorification of Life rejoices and touches The Almighty God...

Thank you for sharing such a wonderful piece of music! As a musician, I have grown to appreciate many types of music from different countries, and this is the perfect example of a deep and rich cultural tradition as well as mastery in the playing as well. I feel enriched having heard and seen this performance.

This sounds very calming☺️ It also sounds like something you would hear in a Chinese garden-like setting or near a smooth flowing river

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful beautiful ❤️❤️ music with us...I feel like I'm in heaven...❤❤❤

As I listened to this song, a whole story was played in my head! And I can say, that it was a sad, and beautiful story. The moral of the story was a generous emperor who caught a boy sneaking in to listen to the music. The emperor came to like the boy, but during some events, the emperor’s subordinate killed the boys mom. The subordinate was cast out, and the boy, filled with rage, was taken in by the emperor, and he was taught amazing swordsmanship from the best that they had. The boy trained harder and harder, until he back the beat there, and was able to beat anyone in sparring. After the emperor died, due to unknown causes, the boy, now man, went to find his mother’s killer. Eventually finding the killer, the two had a beautiful, amazing, empowering sword fight, that ended with the killer’s death. The boy, now man, returned, having killed his mother’s killer to pray to his mom and his friend the emperor. What happens after this I don’t know, that was the end of the song. It was an AMAZING STORY, if only you guys could have saw what I saw.

The timbre of Chinese instruments are by far my favorite in the music world. The guzheng, erhu, pipa, sheng... they have such beautiful, emotive timbres that I wish I could play all of them. Lol, maybe I will some day. Thanks for the amazing video

When you need to kill some kung fu masters but also need to practice your instrument skills

A superb instrument like the Harp, played with grace & perfection. So beautiful enchanting , uplifting, . God bless the musician. Love from India. may we live to have warm relations forever.

I really apreciate Chinese culture. Food, Music and more

is beautiful♥♥♥,中國的音樂很美好，我出生在墨西哥

I've always wanted to have a Guzheng for collection and also because of how calming and elegant the music that can be produced by it...

I’m here bc it was a school assignment to pick a random country and listen to their music and I didn’t expect this. This is amazing!

A beautiful instrument played by a master of this instrument. What beauty. Breathtaking and mesmerizing. Oh china what advanced beauty.

The most beautiful stringed instrument I've ever heard, and the right person in the hands of it, I am musical myself, but not as good as you are. I could go to sleep to this melody, you are so good at it and I think it's really cool how you can also change the tone of each note on each string.

I went to China a few years ago and stumbled into this shop (?) Where this young girl was playing this instrument. I sat for nearly an hour to listen

This is my favourite instrument since I was a child. Seriously the most beautiful sound ever. I have played music, but nothing compares to the tranquil, romantic quality of this, and how it puts in mind the most dreamy things. It's like a harp and a mandolin together. Closest I can compare.

Music therapy at its finest, OH all those rich musical notes

There was this one time when I was driving my truck down an alley in Chinatown in San Francisco in the 80's and I asked this lady for directions, she was playing a similar song in her apartment. Next thing I know, a funeral procession comes out and all hell breaks loose. Where has the time gone?

This is next level beautiful I always come back to this every few months

I randomly saw this instrument and now i’m reslly obsessed with it, it’s so beautiful and it’s really calming

do not apologize for background noise. thats what makes the recording exceptional. anyone can listen to sound snuffed guzheng. it's not complete until cars drive by or whatever else is going on in the background. remember they have frequency and vibration as well. give them the justice they deserve.

整篇诗由景、情、理依次展开，第一部分写了春江的美景。第二部分写了面对江月由此产生的感慨。第三部分写了人间思妇游子的离愁别绪。这是在字面上对此诗的理解，其实在中国古代很多诗人或者文人都是修炼人，那么修炼人写出来的东西也只能是修炼人能看得懂。人生代代无穷已，江月年年望相似。不知江月待何人，但见长江送流水。 个人理解：人生生世世，历经情愁离别，无数次转生中视乎在等待着什么，等待着真经，真法，真道，真人。

This made me tear up, I probably have the least amount of connection to this history of the humans who created this instrument, but I feel like my ancestors or past family speaks to my soul through this sound. Unbelievable. I WILL teach myself how to play these strings.

I​ DON'T​ UNDERSTAND CHINESE​ LANGUAGE, BUT​ THIS​ IS​ THE BEST​ GUZHENG PLAYER I​ HAVE​ EVER​ HEARD.

Great music, suitable for paper times :) I like Chinese's traditional culture.

Lovely..Blisssful..Beautiful music..amazing culture ..Respect from India..!!

You should imagine when you are listening Chinese ancient music. Just imagine the moon ,the flowers under the moonlight, the sound of the river flow, and then you will understand the meaning of this song.

almost ten years ago,how time flies!

Listened to this wonderful song since 20,000 views and now it's 1,662,703!

one of the TOP 10 classic in China.

Beautiful song 🎵 ❤️ respect 🙏 🫡 👏 thank u my heart ❤️ 💙 💜 uk Manchester England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🇬🇧 ❤️ lovely song

I've heard it on a Chinese musical even in my University in Morocco. It was mesmerizing to listen to this masterpiece.

I'm a producer, I like listening to interesting sounds. This is lovely.

this is simply beautiful. so mysterious and powerful that i feel like i've traveled back in time, i can almost feel the Tang dynasty.

of the Koto, Gayageum and Guzheng... I think the Guzheng is best by far.

The most beautiful music you will ever Experience , Really Takes you on a peaceful journey, you must prepare yourself first for the Journey, it can get real heavy if you ain’t Ready trust me, beautiful

This song's english name is Spring River and Flowers in the Moon Light

How have I never discovered this instrument before!? This is gorgeous!

I love to hear this even over and over,thanks i can hear it on youtube whenever i want,i don't get tired with this

ive been doing a lot of searching for good music to add to my playlist, and it seems to me my tastes have drifted from just guitar bass drums and singer, to like, really beautiful instrumental work. the best part is, its all instrumental, theres no words. sometimes all that needs to be said can be said with music, yet music itself doesnt even need words to paint an entire world to live in.

That was absolutely beautiful, I love this instrument.

Wow great China 🇨🇳. I love from Bangladesh.💕🌟👌😍💕🎸🎻🇧🇩

吉他和古箏的版本都欣賞過後⋯⋯還是古箏版的感覺會汎起⋯許多的思緒！謝謝妳的演奏！謝謝！

It's amazing that one instrument can make such beautiful music.

i always thought this kind of music was multiple instruments. im so glad i found this video! and what incredible talent! thank you very much for playing for us