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AC/DC's 1990 anthem 'Thunderstruck' has been reinvented and reinterpreted over the years as dance mixes, by a guy playing the bagpipes, even a washing machine, and now by a striking musician from Hong Kong.

Angus Young's fiddly intro and the main riff to 'Thunderstruck' get an unusual rework from Hong-Kong-based Youtuber 'Moyun' (who has never shown her face on camera) plays the iconic song on the guzheng - a traditional Chinese instrument.

Do yourself a favour and check out the amazing skills of this young lady as she takes AC/DC from the West to the East.

The story of the guzheng stretches far back in time - many believe the instrument was invented in China around 220 BC. The fact that someone is still able to play it today is pretty unbelievable - that's over 2000 years that the instrument has been around.

Most guhzengs have 21 strings, but that number can be as high as 26 and has increased over the years. It's a very diverse instrument, allowing for both percussion and more guitar/synth-sounding notes.

Both the instrument and Moyun's cover are extremely impressive, and it's pretty incredible to see the legendary song transcend cultures, borders, and time.

Published by The Sound Team

19 Jul 2022