Jojo Mayer _ ME/MACHINE

[@ElEsteparioSiberiano]

NÚMERO UNO!

[@vukjovanovicofficial]

You're up there too my dude! You're friggin awesome!

[@saudsade]

no sabía que te gustaba jojo mayer estepario

[@fl260]

Stoked to see you're a Jojo Mayer fan. Love you even more you freak!

[@pharmaceuticalcompany-za]

You and Square Pusher should team up for an album #JustSayin

[@emanuelefuduli645]

Always one step forward! Genius.

[@ghiblinerd6196]

One step forward how?

[@NICKHAM16]

I’m assuming he’s talking about Mayer’s usage of triggers, midi, and electronics in his drumming. He’s triggering chord changes and sounds with the BopPad in front of his snare, and what seems to be a trigger on his kick drum. Every sound you hear is being played or triggered live, he’s not playing to a track.

[@MichaelWashingtonAE]

​​@@NICKHAM16I agree it is progressive in a since but Akira Jimbo was triggering chords, chord changes, playing melodies all live in the 1990's he just needed more sophisticated hardware to store sound patches. 🤷🏿 I lived in Japan for many years and got to see Akira play a few times by himself but putting on a whole melodic and harmonic concert. The difference is Jojo is playing how he plays and expressing himself

[@callmejs]

Yes, it is quite cutting edge. ​ But not because of him triggering chord changes and sounds (that's been done before since the 80')...this is not what's happening here from what I understand. He's improvising live with a generative AI algo. That AI engine is fed in real time with his drumming from which it generates a set of sounds, chords, etc. to which Jojo is reacting by adapting his playing, further feeding the AI engine with new data, further pushing the improvisation in another (or same) direction.

[@cymbalheaded]

@@MichaelWashingtonAE I think how he set his cymbals so high is a clear nod to his predecessor Akira Jimbo.

[@ScottBurkholder]

Unreal combo of incredible technique, technology, and artistry. Jojo continues to push our craft into new territory. Well done, maestro!

[@Me-zc2lq]

I love how JoJo always seems to be out on the edge of drumming feeling around just to see where it goes. Inspiring to watch as always.

[@rodrigoaquinoofficial]

We need a reunion with Screaming Headless Torsos.

[@simonegiustini1009]

Joined the “cymbals high in the sky” gang 🥵

[@lancetothebeat]

@forrestrice

[@brent3760]

Change is alright, keeps things fresh. But yes, this does not work for me.

[@RockyTop85]

People always comment negatively about this and don’t consider how much more ergonomic it is for playing, especially when the cymbals are titled like this. Listen Mangini or Terrana talk about it.

[@hazardeur]

what a load of BS. you named some of the most showy drummers for that argument? besides, what they mean is that its the most ergonomic way to play cymbals that are high up. not cymbals per se. this here is mainly show and any person that ever tried drums for a bit will understand why. @@RockyTop85

[@simonegiustini1009]

@@RockyTop85 actually I think it’s a good thing! It also helps in recording sessions, no cymbal bleed in toms’ mics and more presence in the overheads 😬

[@a.r.5779]

Always searching for new forms, like Miles Davis❤

[@gserranodg]

Since many years that Jojo leads the drumming world. Thanks to share your music/drumming with us !!!

[@keyboardtek]

As a fusion keyboardist, I found this one of the more interesting drum videos I have watched in a long time.

[@elchorepunk]

Best drummer of our time!!!

[@theelephant2887]

I would say most unique

[@LionAndALamb]

As a bass player, there not an active musician who inspires my composition more than Jojo. Thank you for continuing to push the boundaries!

[@justinhuffman2430]

Cosmic Creations❤ 🔥 subscribed ✨️ 🙏

[@progression_decibel]

Pretty awesome! Usually Jojo has his cymbals (btw, HHX Anthologies?) more down low and flat; this setup reminded me of Ndugu Chancler's with the three high cymbals. Also that looks like a Keith McMillen MIDI pad!

[@cymandeh]

EPIC!!!!!!!

[@Atreju120]

I will always be in awe of Jojo's talent

[@TimSuliman]

Loving the new cymbal setup. More of this, please!

[@GuitarraErudita]

So glad to see u on fire again!!! One of ma favorites of all time!!!! Long live Music!!!

[@shalaq]

If there is one man to showcase the new Evans electronic module is this genius

[@JustanEdrummer]

Is that what’s he’s using?

[@shalaq]

@@JustanEdrummer I really don't know, but Jojo is an Evans artist

[@jellojamcwg]

We love you JOJO!

[@MIDIPipe]

My life's flow changes 5 hours ago! Thanks for sharing. Maestro.

[@EricssonB]

My dude just backhanded a gong.

[@spanqueluv9er]

Have you never seen a drummer before? First day on the internet?🤦‍♂️🤡

[@mjm5081]

I know right. What did that gong ever do to him!

[@monetarnie3841]

It has been done before many times

[@GhANeC]

@@spanqueluv9erlol guys, take a chill pill, easy with the over reactive, nerd rage, arrogant and rude comebacks… he obviously meant that last back punch of sorts on the gong (which you likely didn’t even wait to watch before commenting), which really isn’t very common lol, he clearly didnt mean that first back stroke with the mallet

[@GhANeC]

@@monetarnie3841 he obviously meant that last back punch of sorts on the gong, which really isn’t very common lol, he clearly didnt mean that first back stroke with the mallet

[@efrainamadorlopezruiz8044]

Excelente pieza!!! Por favor, ven a México!! 🤘🏽

[@UltraRareCustom]

phenomenal Jojo !

[@terrydonegan1622]

Like a film score. Epic!!

[@theelephant2887]

One of a kind

[@toomdog]

Man, it was phenomenal to see such a great performance, but to also be able to see the hesitations, mistakes, and recoveries. Sometimes I see people ripping chops and it just makes me want to stop playing, but this inspired me.

[@RustyKnorr]

Same with Nate Smith and Simon Phillips. Always pushing themselves, playing on the edge, sometimes stepping over, recovering beautifully. Real human music. ❤

[@marcinantczak3827]

I don't know how this can happend but nobody plays like him, nobody has this feel. Amazing.

[@thesoulheads-soulfulmusic]

Great

[@nyla3979]

WOw! Something unusual, as always from Jojo ! And I love IT !

[@Christian-eh8iu]

Switching between matched and traditional. Impressive

[@paulmonkcom]

JoJo yr a star

[@Kung_Fu_Jesus]

Reminds me of Cobham when he’d stick the mix through various FX like ring modulators and phasers to bring his solos to a new dimension

[@hommerecorder7003]

Grossartig! Externical Importation

[@MEGAMIGA]

Excellent as usual!

[@malcolmlarri8236]

A GREAT INNOVATOR ! he changed the game

[@lipizdrusch]

Это саунд из неизвестной планеты! Просто КОСМОС! Джоджо - инопланетянин, посланный на Землю покорять всех нас звуками других планет!!!🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@jonashellborg8320]

Very nice textures and rhythms. And some super nice stick hit & mutes, especially on a crash, that sounded very special.

[@simonnathan2065]

Amazing in the true sense of the word.

[@lipizdrusch]

SUPER!!! BRAVO JoJo!!!! 👏👏👏🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@matthewgray713]

Amazing performance piece! Just wondering was the audio intentionally mixed and released in mono though or was this an error on the video production?

[@jconsi]

Good question. I love Jojo's drum sound, and the mono masks it a bit.

[@maxxisntbored]

Love how you continually push yourself and your boundaries. Thank you Jojo!

[@Vinny037]

Love the sound!!

[@simonhoy7775]

Surprising direction for Jojo, something of a Jens Hannemann vibe! His approach to electronica is very cool, always inspiring to watch

[@JacobSnover]

your match grip is still on point......of course

[@remfootfilms3771]

Beautiful. I just love this❤

[@Memo.esperanza]

I love how it seems like you've always chosen not to be threatened by technology and just embrace the change to open new doors to your creativity. It's really inspiring. Also nice to see that coming from a gray haired man hahaha. Hourra for Jojo forever young Mayer!

[@iemon7722]

Consummate legend Jojo .. still blown away, after so many years of following your craft.

[@kissaguitar]

You Sir, you are my hero/inspire

[@_uohaloran]

Like a range of musical conversation. So sick!

[@erikl6988]

The groove master returns! Incredible stuff

[@davidmarsalis1522]

Jojo is a boss . Such an amazing musician

[@zwick6890]

Always such a wild man & never disappoints…

[@richtermarcus4557]

...love it...

[@martinfletcher8275]

That was awesome, i was getting lost in the performance and didn't want it to end!

[@BryceChristopherHodge]

Sky cymbal setup looks like a nod to Ndugu and I love it.

[@Matias-Issouribehere]

Jojo is like a good wine, it gets better with age!!!

[@a.s.henderson483]

Incredible sounding kit and recording. Genius level playing, as we’ve all come to expect from Jojo.

[@jarrahdrum]

this moved me, vielen dank

[@BPJazz]

This is Art !

[@danielkornuta4965]

Nice to see some updates! keep going Maestro!

[@Dechral]

lovely, especially that last part. Thx for sharing

[@DrumTipTuesday]

That was so... incredible. So inventive, and forward thinking. thank you for posting

[@ElBoyoElectronico]

Amazon playing! Also great production and visuals too. Jojo‘s drumming never ceases to amaze me!

[@vellioleon]

El mejor ! Lejos. Baterista contemporáneo zarpado.

[@jauntyj3257]

Always innovating! Love it!

[@bastiaanvanhoorn6306]

Please do another tour with this, it's pioneering

[@CoffCoffee]

¡¡¡Grande, maestro!!!

[@PeteOrrall]

Absolutely love it! Looking forward to listening to more of his exploration with technology.

[@MySynthDungeon]

Solid! Nicely done!!Full Steam Ahead! Cheers!;-)!

[@test-er3ws]

He's 61 and still play drums absolutely amazing and perfect 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@EleniEliades_]

Hmmm.... intriguing 😮! Is this out on Vinyl, C.D., etc. as Jojo's latest release?💡🥁🎶♥️🤙🏽🔥❗️

[@emileboucher-cloutier3529]

So freaking awesome, I want more of this

[@derschlagzeuger-florianbon7518]

😮, new high concept cymbals.....

[@pulsarpink]

最高、Jojoのドラム大好き

[@sk0tb0t31]

Love you man. Amazing. Keep playing man don’t stop.

[@MateuszModrzejewski]

Very interesting improvisational framework with some pretty extreme creative constraints! What I think I'm seeing is Ableton running some kind of neural network (or perhaps even a simpler model, like a hidden Markov) and generating MIDI sequences when triggered by a drum hit, mostly the kick drum. I like how it forces you to kinda prompt the model with the kick and in turn balance that with the snare and hihat. The electronic pad seems to trigger pads and sounds that are less stochastic and have more sound design than the bass phrases. This setup, in theory, allows you to swap the neural network for another model, just as if you swapped a drum or a cymbal for another sound. Very interesting!

[@Cygnus-X1]

What kind of pad do you think he's using on the front?

[@MateuszModrzejewski]

@@Cygnus-X1No idea what is that particular pad, but anything with a bunch of independent zones and the capability to send MIDI messages would work. That one seems to be nice and pretty compact though, as opposed to something bulkier and possibly more distracting

[@Cygnus-X1]

Second glance it actually looks like a Keith McMillen Smart Fabric pad

[@RustyKnorr]

Gezus H, look at the big brain on you boys. How about you stop analyzing and actually LISTEN. Who gives a shit WHAT he’s using?! It’s like asking a Pulitzer Prize winning novelist what typewriter they used. Drummers are so stupid this way. Close your eyes and open your ears…actually LISTEN. There’s actual music happening out of all the gear, and Steve Gadd made beautiful music on a fucking pizza box. You guys would be trying to find out what flavor the pizza was in there that made his playing so cool. 🤦‍♂️

[@crifox16]

@@Cygnus-X1yep it's a kmi boppad, been having two on my drumset for the past couple years, it's insane what you can do with those

[@anhstudiodrum5506]

sakti bossque

[@loullywood]

❤ it!!! miss seeing you at Nublu nyc. Stay well jojo

[@nvanleerdrums]

this is so cool, jojo continues to innovate beyond drumming

[@1320pass]

Great vibe. Exquisite technique.

[@bopiusa]

Well.. BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD for how I'm going to film my own feature video because JOJO is 10 STEPS AHEAD of all of us, as always! #NOICE #Legend

[@christopheborlee921]

The last push was in my face too! thx jojo amazing

[@drummergetsthegig]

Love the integration of drums and triggered sounds here. Cymbal height reminds me of Eric Kamau Gravatt.

[@t3hgir]

Total inspiration Jojo

[@jakemaya1]

On another level!

[@goose962]

Jojo Mayer, einer meiner Lieblinge! 👍🥁🇨🇭

[@CeeHimself]

Brother JoJo Is Killin' The Machine…

[@CristianContreras-fw3dh]

Amén Jojo !!! Simplemente hermoso

[@hellf.o]

ALL JUNGLE IS MASSIVE

[@kkupsky6321]

Omg. This made my day. Dude. What are playing???? Awesome.

[@w.s6124]

Saw him yesterday. Insane Performance.

[@gadymarcus2362]

Bello/Magnifico.💯💯💯💯💯💯🌡️

[@onesyphorus]

actually such a killer concept for an album shawn crowder would LOVE this i feel ..

[@Mikeedrum]

Big Jojo Mayer!

[@fabiogood]

a hell of a touch.. as always, chapeau

[@ryantrimble881]

Jojoooooo love you man

[@stefanstrittmatter6459]

at 1:22 a new technique, the almost-cymbal-grab....

[@InnerDaze]

Great, as always!

[@DiuezerSantos]

Esse cara e sensacional um dos melhores bateras do mundo !!!