| Name and Country |
When did you first hear about the didgeridoo? |
Please share your experience of first hearing the didgeridoo |
| Anonymous |
Before 1980 |
Utopian |
| Anonymous |
Never |
Not sure how to compare the sound |
| Duarte Gomes from Portugal |
2009 |
Played in a band with a mate that plays didge |
| Colin from USA |
2005 |
Spongebob! |
| George Carl from USA |
2008 |
First time I heard one I was wowed! |
| Peter from USA |
2012 |
Awesome!! |
| Anonymous from Australia |
1997-1999 |
A school in year 2 |
| Brandon from USA |
1985-1990 |
It was very neat. It felt so natural. Very meditational. |
| Aidan from Germany |
2011 |
My boss at the bakery plays it really well. |
| Richard from USA |
1991-1993 |
My first thought was "Wow that's a great sound!" As a musician I love textural sounds and the didge is very complex sounding. Love it! |
| Ricardo Tabares from USA |
1980-1984 |
WOW!!! |
| Michael from USA |
2001 |
I heard a small didj being played into the open top of a large water tower cistern. The sound coming through the didj and the resonance coming from the echo in the cistern was very cool |
| Anonymous |
2011 |
First heard one played at a local festival and given the fact that I am a trumpet player thought this would be a nice addition to my musical repertoire. |
| Matthew from USA |
1991-1993 |
I didn't know what it was I was very young it was in a cartoon theme song believe it or not. A cartoon about a Wallaby. From then on I always had a fascination with the drone I associated with Australia |
| Anonymous |
1991-1993 |
Wicked cool |
| Chris Wyatt from USA |
Before 1980 |
I thought it was the most entrancing sound I had ever heard. |
| Remo from Switzerland |
2010 |
I felt like being pushed back to one of my past lives |
| Thomas from Canada |
Before 1980 |
It was mesmerizing |
| Anonymous |
2011 |
I seen ellen playing it trying |
| David from USA |
Before 1980 |
Very intriguing like a single drone from a bagpipe |
| James from USA |
1985-1990 |
I don't recall the first time hearing it but I can always remember wanting to learn to play! |
| Anonymous from USA |
2012 |
Watching natgeo! |
| Joseph from USA |
2013 |
I just fell in love with the pure joy that rolled out. It just wasn't sound but history culture thousands of years of history. It doesn't get any better than this. |
| Ian Greenspan from South Africa |
1985-1990 |
I was so impressed that I taught myself to play the didj/ |
| Anonymous |
1997-1999 |
I've grown up to the sound of them but it wasn't until I was a little older until I could actually understand what a didgeridoo was though. My Dad was in the Navy and met my mom in Australia. They both played Yothu Yindi while I was growing up. My music teacher in elementary school had one and she would bring it into class sometimes and play it. I've always loved the sound of them it's so unique. |
| Tim from Germany |
1997-1999 |
It was very relaxing and it felt well. I was happy and fascinated! Now I want to buy an Didgeridoo:) |
| Anonymous from Australia |
2000 |
I do not remember when I first heard about it. |
| Roanne from USA |
Before 1980 |
I loved the sound! It was very moving and soothing. |
| Carolyn Goldman from USA |
1985-1990 |
When I first heard one at a large dance gathering I just knew the energy I was feeling was very relaxing and penetrating through me. I loved it! |
| Mark from Australia |
1994-1996 |
I heard one of my dad's friends playing one and was amazed by it the first time I tried playing I instantly could play (better than my dad haha). |
| David Hydock from USA |
2012 |
I am sure that I have heard of them/seen them when I was younger but ever since I have become a more conscious individual I have come to appreciate exotic music more and more the sound is great for putting me into trance while meditating |
| Rob from Australia |
1985-1990 |
Child watching TV |
| Luke Humphries from Australia |
2000 |
First time I heard the didgeridoo was my uncle playing it at a family BBQ it was such a magical sound that stirred many emotions within me from then on I always mad it a life goal to learn the didgeridoo yet have not had the chance unless I see my uncles who are interstate is the only I time I get the chance.. |
| Delphi from Australia |
1991-1993 |
We had not long moved to Australia when my 3 small children & I went to see the three sisters in Katoomba NSW & there sat an Aboriginal man so serene Didge in hand Eucalyptus leaves he had it going on I was in total awe WoW an 'Aboriginal' he beckoned us over showed the children his Didgeridoo talked with us & played for us the sounds that came moved me deeply I cant describe other than I felt at home & so at peace he then passed his Didge to my son I watched his whole being light up it touched my little boys heart it was something he connected with he LOVES the Didgeridoo & practices with passion.. I will never forget that day & will be forever grateful it was like that special man & his didge was there at that time just for us.. My son is now about to turn 25 a Didgeridoo the perfect gift that captivated my boy all those years ago.. |
| Anonymous |
2012 |
Fue en un festival aca en buenos aires donde se llevan las cosas que uno no usa y cualquiera las puede tomar... al final tocaban varias bandas de mantras y algunas tocaban el didgeridoo. |
| Anonymous |
2011 |
E muito bonito |
| Edward from USA |
1994-1996 |
I first heard the instrument in Jamiroquai's album Traveling Without Moving. I was captivated by the resonance. Ended up making my own from PVC plumbing pipe- it doesn't sound half-bad- I still have it 15 years later. |
| Anonymous |
2000 |
When I first heard a didgeridoo I thought the sound was haunting yet I was mesmerized and really wanted to learn how to play it. |
| Anonymous |
2013 |
I already knew the sound but I didn't know the instrument! My friend told me the name and I googled it! |
| Christopher from USA |
1994-1996 |
On a riverboat cruise and asked if wanted to try buy a player on board in Australia |
| Deon Du Plessis from South Africa |
1991-1993 |
Awesome |
| Anonymous |
2011 |
Amazing! |
| Kevin Kelly from Australia |
Before 1980 |
At La Perouse a man displaying snakes played it for the people |
| Anonymous from Australia |
1997-1999 |
I grew up on a hippy commune so we had lots of massive parties. One day an aboriginal man brought a didge and I was amazed at the sounds. |
| Anonymous from Hong Kong |
1980-1984 |
At primary school and I couldn't believe the breathing techniques |
| Peter Huber from Germany |
2001 |
Hearing didge sound from a street musician. Can't go on my way have to stay there and feel didge sound. Feeling with ear and whole body |
| Winston Cross from Australia |
Before 1980 |
One of a kind music hard 2 describe but never forgettable or unenjoyable |
| Anonymous |
1997-1999 |
I was amazed at the range of sounds it made and how talented the gentleman was. |
| Alasdair Hamilton from United Kingdom |
2000 |
I was watching a show near puffing billy when I was 2. My cousin plays |
| Caroline from Australia |
1985-1990 |
I went to primary school at Pagewood in Sydney and we would go to a school at La Perouse that had a large Aboriginal population and we would often see concerts & other performances. So I would say this would have been my first experience in the flesh of Aboriginal people and a didge. |
| Elaine from Australia |
Before 1980 |
Fascinating. Made me try to breathe in and out at the same time. Too hard though |
| Anonymous from Turkey |
2007 |
From one track named Bzoum from Electrypnose |
| Teresa from Canada |
Before 1980 |
Was in highs chool when an instructor brought one to school |
| Anonymous |
Before 1980 |
Got me at first sound. Totally sole moving |
| Anonymous |
2010 |
I thought it was the coolest sound ever |
| Javier Axpe De La Maza from Spain |
2006 |
The Sound of Earth and also mysterious... |
| Anonymous from United Kingdom |
2011 |
Heard someone playing a didge at a festival and fell in love with the sound |
| George from USA |
1994-1996 |
I think I heard one in a Midnight Oil song. |
| Michael Mcleroy from USA |
Before 1980 |
I loved the sound that comes out of the didge it is very relaxing to me and I believe they have healing powers I know they have brought me out of depression several times I suffer from depression. |
| Anonymous |
1994-1996 |
New age band |
| Raihan Alam from USA |
1997-1999 |
I had heard of didgeridoos and heard them on TV and movies etc. However when I first met didge players live in my town in 2004 I fell in love! |
| Karolina from Australia |
1985-1990 |
Listening to it feels like it opens up your soul |
| Gustavo Henrique Miranda from Brazil |
2012 |
When I first heard I became passionate about the amazing bass sound I can produce and the potential it has |
| Jason from Australia |
1997-1999 |
Friend of mine played it to me I tried it and managed to get a sound on my second try! |
| Jake from Australia |
2013 |
Such a unique sound really amazing. |
| Neil from India |
2012 |
It was an awesome experience the sound was like really subliminal and helps you lucid dream |
| Anonymous |
2010 |
Saw it on a TV show and wanted to learn how to play |
| Marcelo Votre from Brazil |
1994-1996 |
Yothu Indy band on Surf movies soundtrack |
| Anonymous |
2009 |
American Idol |
| Jimmy Paul Silva from USA |
2011 |
I felt a connection right away with it and made me run towards the person who was playing it to find out what the name of this amazing instrument was and it took me a couple of times to be able to say it without messing it up and a couple of weeks to be able to play it I still have trouble with the circular breathing but it already has become a part of my life and an extremity of my body. |
| Anonymous |
2012 |
It was in April of 2012 there was a concert of a local band "Kamaniu |
| Anonymous |
2000 |
Loved it. Heard it played with bagpipes. |
| Anonymous from Australia |
1985-1990 |
Such a beautiful raw sound....so powerful I've wanted to be able to afford my own ever since |
| Andrew from USA |
Before 1980 |
It was in the soundtrack of some movie (I don't recall which) but I was very impressed by the feeling the sound produced in me. |
| Roxy from USA |
1994-1996 |
I heard the didgeridoo for the first time at a show and tell in 3rd grade. I was amazed at how the player made the noise by changing the aperture of her lips to change the sound. I remember her telling us it was like imitating a horses whinny. |
| Anonymous |
1980-1984 |
Awesome |
| Kristin from USA |
2012 |
I saw it played by an Australian aboriginal citizen in northern Australia it was about four feet long he said it was made out of the eucalyptus tree...beautiful |
| Anonymous from USA |
2001 |
I was enthralled by a street performer in South Korea. |
| Anonymous |
1994-1996 |
Parking lot before a show. Great sound. Attracting. |
| Anonymous |
2011 |
In Sydney at the harbour couldn't tear ourselves away from them playing. |
| Damian from Australia |
Before 1980 |
I love the sound and have been teaching myself to play unfortunately I haven't been able to afford to buy a good one and would love to have a true authentic didge. |
| Peter Mccourt from Norway |
Before 1980 |
It was completely unlike any other musical instrument I had heard before (or since). |
| Anonymous |
2008 |
Gotta have one of these |
| Anders from Denmark |
1991-1993 |
I love the sounds from it so calming. |
| Jerry Novelli from USA |
Before 1980 |
Extremely mesmerised |
| Harold from USA |
1980-1984 |
Was amazed at the various sounds one could produce |
| Paul Chapelle from Canada |
Before 1980 |
Immediate curiosity with body sensations that heightened awareness of something new but old. Like cellular memory or calling. Pleasure. |
| Anonymous |
1985-1990 |
It was in a movie had to learn more!!! |
| Anonymous |
1994-1996 |
It was on a tape a friend brought back from Australia |
| Anonymous from United Kingdom |
1985-1990 |
Nice soothing sound |
| Anonymous |
2006 |
It didn't sound like an instrument id ever heard before and it also sound unique to Australia |
| Frank from USA |
2011 |
Eerie |
| Samuel from Australia |
1985-1990 |
I was at school as a little kid and it was Breathtaking. |
| Jeffrey Moss from USA |
1985-1990 |
First heard didgeridoos on a CD loved it. |
| Janice from Canada |
Before 1980 |
In the Australian Outback |
| Travis from USA |
1994-1996 |
I was in elementary school and they had a performer come into our music to do a performance. |
| Anonymous |
1980-1984 |
Could not believe the power of the instrument and wanted to play it more than anything |
| Andy Maloney from New Zealand |
Before 1980 |
On the Rolf Harris show (In England). Didn't make much impression at the time! |
| Anonymous |
1985-1990 |
Familiar on some level and very haunting to me. |
| Anonymous |
2011 |
When I first heard the didgeridoo I felt a sense of calm. My mind was cleared of all the worries and baggage I was carrying. I call the sound chakra tuning because it makes me feel in tune with my energy! |
