Never Have I Ever Ft. Ray Chen
TLDRIn this entertaining episode of TwoSet Violin featuring Ray Chen, the trio engages in a humorous game of 'Never Have I Ever,' revealing anecdotes and confessions from their musical lives. The conversation is infused with laughter as they discuss topics ranging from forgetting to bring their instruments to intentionally forgetting them to play a teacher's violin. They share stories of playing under the influence, dealing with difficult conductors, and the pressures of performing. The light-hearted banter also touches on the challenges of being a young musician, the importance of practice, and the camaraderie within orchestras. The video is a delightful blend of humor and insight into the lives of professional musicians, offering a glimpse into their world and the personalities behind the music.
Takeaways
- 🎵 TwoSet Violin, along with Ray Chen, played a game of 'Never Have I Ever' in a humorous and candid conversation about their musical experiences.
- 🍵 The group decided to have tea instead of bubble tea due to Ray Chen's health considerations, as advised by his doctor.
- 🎻 Brett and Ray shared embarrassing stories from their musical past, including forgetting to bring their violin to a camp and dropping a bow during a concert.
- 🤣 They discussed the pressure and challenges of being a young musician, including dealing with criticism and the fear of failure.
- 🎼 The conversation touched on the importance of practice and the different approaches to learning new pieces, with some preferring to learn multiple concertos in a short time.
- 🏆 Ray Chen mentioned his experience of winning the Queen Elisabeth Competition and how it led to being loaned a valuable bow that unfortunately broke.
- 😅 The group shared funny and awkward moments, such as accidentally setting off Siri in the middle of a tense rehearsal and dealing with performance mishaps.
- 🎓 They talked about the competitive nature of music schools and the balance needed between criticism, praise, and friendly competition for effective learning.
- 🎷 The script revealed that even accomplished musicians have made mistakes during performances and have had to deal with the pressure of living up to expectations.
- 👨👩👧👦 The importance of family support was highlighted, with both Brett and Ray sharing how their parents' attitudes influenced their determination to succeed in music.
- 🎉 The session ended with a reminder for viewers to practice and a prompt to subscribe for more content, emphasizing the community and camaraderie among musicians.
Q & A
What game were the hosts of TwoSet Violin playing in this episode?
-The hosts were playing 'Never Have I Ever' in this episode.
Why did they choose to have tea instead of bubble tea?
-They chose to have tea because Ray Chen, one of the hosts, is not allowed to have sugar due to his blood work, as mentioned by the doctor.
What happened when Brett played a Brahms excerpt during a workshop?
-Brett played the Brahms excerpt very slowly, which led the teacher to comment on the unusual tempo.
Why did Brett forget his violin for AYO Camp?
-Brett intentionally forgot his violin so he could try playing his teacher's violin.
What unfortunate incident occurred with a valuable bow?
-A valuable bow, which was on loan and had just been insured, was accidentally hit and split at the tip during a performance when a conductor brushed against it.
How did Ray feel when he was told he could always go back home and do something with his father's business?
-Ray felt the opposite of what his parents intended; he was triggered and became more determined to succeed in his musical career.
What was the embarrassing moment during a rehearsal when a cellist's phone went off?
-The cellist's phone accidentally activated Siri during a heated moment of the conductor's rant, causing an awkward interruption.
What was the strategy used by one of the hosts to get closer to a girl he was interested in?
-He invited her to play chamber music together, specifically the Kodály Duo for Violin and Cello.
What was the intense expectation from a teacher at Curtis?
-The teacher expected students to learn, memorize, and play a new concerto every other week.
What was the humorous incident involving a musician and a masterclass at the Sydney Opera House?
-A musician was holding in a cough during a masterclass, but when it went quiet, he couldn't hold it in any longer and water blasted out of his mouth.
What did the hosts discuss regarding their experiences with performance anxiety?
-They shared experiences of memory slips during performances, the pressure of competitions, and the mental fortitude required to perform.
Outlines
😀 Never Have I Ever with TwoSet Violin and Ray Chen
The video begins with the TwoSet Violin duo, along with renowned violinist Ray Chen, introducing a game of 'Never Have I Ever.' They humorously discuss the need to replace traditional alcohol with tea due to Ray's dietary restrictions. The game involves going through prompts and taking a sip of tea for each guilty admission. The conversation includes anecdotes about forgetting to bring a violin to a camp, playing a Brahms excerpt while tipsy, and accidentally breaking a valuable bow during a performance.
😆 Funny Incidents and Conductor Encounters
The second paragraph delves into more humorous and awkward moments experienced by the musicians. They share stories about practicing just before a lesson, a conductor's infamous temper, and a cell phone mishap during a tense rehearsal. The anecdotes continue with a story about a phone going off repeatedly during a rehearsal, causing great embarrassment for the owner. The musicians also discuss the pressures and fears of their parents concerning their musical careers and how those fears motivated them to succeed.
🎓 Life at Music University and Dealing with Criticism
In the third paragraph, the conversation shifts to life at a music university, with stories about normalizing the act of visiting other students' practice rooms to play for each other. They also discuss the intensity of studying at Curtis and the importance of a balance between criticism, praise, and friendly competition in fostering a good learning environment. The musicians share their experiences with performance anxiety, dealing with conductors, and the challenges of playing in an orchestra with individuals they may not get along with.
🤣 Embarrassing Performance Mishaps and the Importance of Mental Fortitude
The final paragraph covers embarrassing performance mistakes, such as entering a solo too early or suffering memory slips during a recital. The musicians share their own experiences with these mishaps and the psychological impact they can have. They also talk about the mental strength required to perform and the importance of resilience in the face of such challenges. The video concludes with a reminder for viewers to practice and a prompt to subscribe for more content.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡TwoSet Violin
💡Never Have I Ever
💡Bubble Tea
💡Blood Work
💡Spilling the Tea
💡AYO Camp
💡
💡Conductor
💡Memory Slip
💡Performance Anxiety
💡Squid Game
💡Peccatte Bow
Highlights
Introduction of the 'Never Have I Ever' game with a twist, substituting alcohol with tea due to Ray Chen's health considerations.
Humorous anecdote about forgetting to bring a violin to a camp, leading to an opportunity to play a teacher's violin.
Revelation of purposely forgetting a violin to avoid playing and instead try the teacher's instrument.
Story about playing a Brahms excerpt while tipsy during a university workshop.
An incident where a bow was accidentally dropped and damaged during a performance, and the relief that it was insured.
Eddy's experience of being pressured to perform at a young age and how it fueled his determination to succeed.
Discussion on the importance of a balance between criticism, praise, and friendly competition in a learning environment.
Ray's recount of an embarrassing moment involving an unexpected activation of Siri during a tense rehearsal.
Sharing of a humorous story about a musician who had an accident during a string quartet concert, leaving a permanent stain on the seat.
Reflection on the mental fortitude required to perform, especially in high-pressure situations like competitions.
Eddy's memory slip during a performance of Ysaÿe's sonata and his attempt to improvise.
Ray's experience of a memory slip during a Tchaikovsky concerto and how he managed to recover.
A shared sentiment that everyone has made mistakes during solos and the importance of being able to recover.
Eddy's recollection of a traumatic experience with performance anxiety during a rehearsal for the New York Concert Artists Competition.
The hosts encourage viewers to practice, highlighting the challenges and humorous incidents that can occur in a musician's life.
Closing remarks with a reminder to subscribe and check out Ray's content, leaving viewers with a light-hearted and motivational message.
Transcripts
Browse More Related Video
Real Doctors Play NEVER HAVE I EVER
TwoSet Violin on Blackpink, haters and friendship | Lunch with Sumiko
How @twosetviolin is shaking up classical music | Brett Yang + Eddy Chen | Australian Story
We Try Getting into the Best Music School in the World
TwoSet Violin & SSO: Mendelssohn Violin Concerto
1.5 HOUR English Conversation Lesson
5.0 / 5 (0 votes)
Thanks for rating: