Jacob Armen Toccata in G minor

Jacob Armen's "When Drums Conduct" double album is officially out now and available exclusively at www.jacobarmen...
Multi-instrumentalist Jacob Armen performs his original composition "Toccata in G minor."
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[@MURAZ999]

Ախպեր ջան ես քո ջիգյարին մատաղ Դու աստվածային տաղանդ ունես և արժանի ես մի մեծ պարգեվի Հայության կողմից ։ You have a divine talent and you deserve a great reward from Armenia.

[@diegorf3000]

Only two words come to my mind after seeing this. Holy shit!

[@johnbolongo9978]

I have never in my 66 yrs seen anyone as talented a percussionist as this guy . He is from a different planet.

[@ofikagakani1520]

THE INSTRUMENT IS AN IRANIAN VERY OLD INSTRUMENT. THAT CALLED “SANTOOR”. Jacob is a master player of this instrument. He does play fantastically with no mistake. I am 72 years old and from Iran. I was raised by SANTOOR playing at our neighbor house every day. This instrument is very popular among Iranians.

[@ewokbreeder]

Wow dude , you are a true musician , you play with passion , and you're one of the only guys I've heard make a drum kit sound like a melodic instrument , you are visionary and an inspiration to me and I'm sure a lot of other musicians , don't ever stop doing what you are doing , make the world a better place for music , do what God wants from you , thank you...

[@artakarakelyan1632]

Anything this man touches turns into gold. From his musical career to Real Estate. Unreal.

[@6Pagan6hate6]

There are people who have to go to work and others who have the chance to be able to do whatever they want without thinking about money... But this video... Just amazing...

[@Imumybuddy]

This guy is a musical genius, I love how he blends multiple genre's perfectly and can play nearly any type of music. Jacob is making Mozart roll in his grave.

[@cbritton1876]

I saw someone on another video of Jacob's say they weren't impressed. I hope he gets to see this one, cause if he says the same thing again, he truly has no idea what talent is.

[@Electrodrumrhytmic]

Jacob Armen....... sin duda un gran nombre en la percusion de este planeta... ALUCINANTEMENTEBUENO

[@Rafu23]

Dayum Jacob, I just discovered you, and your drum etude and your toccata have put me in a really great mood! Thank you Jacob for your mighty music.

[@TheSitara]

this guy is extraordinary talented and his hands are quick like a kolibri :) I love his vids since he was 7 years old.

[@ofikagakani1520]

Jacob drums magically and was at Johnny Carson show when he was only about 10 years old. He is such gifted person and has it from his parents. His mother is a great singer and his father is a great musician that plays many music instruments.

[@who27moon]

this guy is a joy to watch!

[@developtv]

Wait, what?! Good lord!! Jacob, there are no words to describe your talent. Beyond talented!!

[@borndriver]

You are gifted by The Living God! Extraordinary! Phenomenal! Awesome performance! Thank-You!

[@Pearlwig]

Jacob you are truly a gifted musician.Thank you for bringing so much joy to so many people.

[@horrorfromthedeep272]

i agree jacob is really good at a lot of things! hes really awsome i wish i was like him

[@XCalatronX]

I like how he tells the crowd " go ahead, clap!" down to earth!

[@beatboxerz]

I met Jacob at The Monterey Jazz Festival in 1988 when he was just a kid. It's good to see him as a adult and his growth in his craft...

[@PatrickMichael2002]

VERY IMPRESSIVE!!! Nice to see him taking it to the next level. He's come a LONG way since the Tonight Show!

[@Robbobrobbybob]

OH MY GOD!!! Just been watchin his drum stuff.....I'm now hangin up my drum sticks.

[@grangechef92]

Although I've been playing the Mountain Dulcimer for a long time, I always encounter Hammered Dulcimers at festivals I travel to around the country. It's truly an amazing instrument. I'm not trying to distract people from the amazing quality of the music on this page, but for a great example of the amazing qualities of the Hammered Dulcimer, look up "Dan Landrum." Thanks! And keep on doing what you do Jacob, because you're amazing at it!

[@JudyinAL]

Have followed him since his earliest video came out on KZbin. He is a prodigy & blows my mind.

[@OuchMyGlands666]

This guy is unbelievably talented.

[@СамвелФерманян-ф8м]

не удивительно он армянин

[@gamerchic5]

crazzzy genius love it!

[@myyerevan]

Unbelivable, You give life to Santoor, Thank you very much for posting this.

[@DrumsMAMAGARI]

fabulous!! great idea jacob!!

[@Vision4k]

oh my amazing

[@78buccs]

this is a masterpiece. i've been a musician for 25 yrs but i have never seen anything like that

[@GratitudeHappinessBacon]

Holy freak this is good! I remember this guy when he was a wee lad on the tonight show. What amazing talent he has. Un-freaking-believable!

[@RockHistoryTube]

Great vid Jacob! ROCK ON!!!

[@NateZebraManDingoC]

outstanding, never favorited a video before...neat instrument, never seen one, Mr. Armen, you sir are a beast.

[@000rbdrums000]

absolutely stunning .... great musician !!!

[@samuraisage]

Holy crap, what technique, what precision.

[@lionelvillahermosa]

mis repetos a este gran maestro.

[@melvinlady]

love his talent, love his smile

[@POWAHOUSEVOS]

My god...I love this man.

[@reliableprinter3373]

this is amazing Jacob, i like this instrument and the way you apply your drumming skills into it. do you have more of such music. very unique

[@LibertyTreeBud]

Wonderful! Thank you.

[@AraGevorgyanOfficial]

Bravo Jacob. Armenian talant

[@RichieIsaacsGuitar]

My mind is officially irretrievably blown...

[@Klease06]

This is just pure awesome.

[@myyerevan]

Young man, U R amazing, God Bless U,

[@methylethyldeth]

Amazing. Truly gifted.

[@MarcelaDuprat]

it's amazing!! thats incredible!! Fantastic!!

[@hamaknaflint]

waw! now that is something hard to hit, the accuracy and chops were amazing!

[@NightScripture]

wow : ) ....very cool tune.....this guy is an amazing musician.

[@eccentricorgan]

love the single stroke rolls!

[@youjaco23]

inacreditavel...simplesmente inacreditável...estou pasmado

[@tamirganian]

Brilliant!

[@checkfoldcallraise]

this is beyond human! this is a paranormal musician!

[@shek666]

wow that was amazing.

[@jxaxmxixn]

one word - pure talent (okay 2 words)

[@XXSomeDudeXX]

Freaking outstanding man. I saw you on Johnny Carson by a random KZbin suggestion and decided to search your name. Genius.

[@tsolakmeliqyan3313]

Wooowww!!! Fantastik...!!! He is monster!!!

[@luquinhassvc]

Amazing!

[@majestik815]

he's amazing.

[@Bruno64260]

INCRÍVEL ! O CARA É GENIAL !!

[@MarytaElens]

precioso en todo el sentido de la palabra!

[@TRANDAFIR77]

super fantastic bravoooo

[@KellyEntertainmentNetwork]

FANTASTIC!

[@artin74]

out of this world !

[@soybeanzzzz]

you are amazing!

[@ArmandoGarcia-pp4fh]

He's incredible.

[@skillnub70]

This is awesome.

[@Joopdeklaasvaak]

WOW, NOW I'M SURE THAT THERE ARE BEING WONDERS!

[@MONEYMANRULEZ45]

holy crap that was awesome

[@WobbleAndDrumm]

amazing !!!!!!!!!!

[@daviddrummer2011]

Yeah, very good Jacob. David

[@FuryRAH]

I'm not even sure HOW anyone can dislike this. :S

[@gevorgmkrtchyan1061]

The turks

[@olivierlebrunrediffusionsd6087]

The haters

[@joshuakerger2897]

Hated the crowd's participation

[@julie0628]

This is incredible!!!!

[@MrJohnys90]

The best!! The name of the instrument is ''Sadouri'' and its a Greek Traditional music instrument.

[@jazzandbeyond7549]

Bravo!!!

[@wingnutofcoolness]

For those of you wondering if he plays drums check his other videos on this channel. He is great on drums.

[@madvam0r]

amazing....

[@djomarte87]

Oh my good! he's a very talent

[@TheUncleJane1]

per chi ha perso la capacità di capire quale sia musica e quale no.....sentitevi questo tipo e vi farà capire che nn è poi cosi difficile capirlo

[@bateriayguitarra5032]

The best!

[@btko1000]

Astonishing!!!!!!

[@frankenbeatz]

The single stroke rolls at 2:42 are sick!

[@Vierringe]

AMAZING

[@rihelutheria]

awesome...............

[@Darkcloud9071]

chris thats one hell of a single stroke roll

[@TheRodrigoaquino]

Great man,5stars perfomance

[@Electricienbatard]

that thing must be hell to tune up!!!

[@gandanijade]

Awesome!!!!..I wonder if he ever gets cramps

[@ImAsianYo1]

holy shit!!! i wanna b a musician like him!!! i'm getting there lol...

[@BeastOfMyOwn]

he is my idol

[@gatalhufo]

This guy is a genius!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[@volcajohann]

Now I would love to see that put in a music sheet... just for the fun of looking at it

[@Drummerboi104]

this is tooo friggen amazing :o

[@anegma]

wow o.0 i am amazed

[@Grigoriygb]

Beautiful Armenian music!

[@TheDaDaDaMen]

qu cavt tanem sagol ))))))))))))))))))))))

[@HmsSulaco]

Oohh mann he´s good "Big Way", lucky bastardo hehe. But im glad he share´s it with the rest of us mortals. Thanks alot jacob :-)..

[@martzanimal]

woww wow no pues cada video me quedo sin palabras yo tmb soy baterista y cda video de sus solo llos intento sacar es fantastico un saludo!!!!

[@HAYSQ]

on saturday, he's gonna be here. i'll go the concert in DC;

[@DavidRPurnellMA]

For those who asked what this instrument is . . . I believe it's a hammered dulcimer.

[@Isdraken]

amazing!! :D