Jon Batiste Tests Musical Gadgets | WIRED

[@courtneybermack]

"the instrument is out of tune and sounds weird. I love it. Five stars." "the pitch is wrong and it's unreliable. I love it. Five stars." Never change, you're a true source of positivity and love in this world!

[@scottieapplseed]

He is the epitome of "don't yuck someone's yum" he is in love with everything for being what it is and nothing more; what a wholesome human being.

[@TheScreamingFrog916]

LOL, Don't Yuck someone's Yum. I learned a new word/phrase today. Thanks. Words to live by :-)

[@Wintertidal]

@@TheScreamingFrog916 kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZ_VoGOfZ697apY :)

[@TheScreamingFrog916]

@@Wintertidal That was a good example, and the comments section, is like a giant therapy session.

[@grutarg2938]

And you can tell he loves music so much - even some of the more experimental sounds - and just wants people to create and experiment.

[@nissan_skyline]

Omg, I was thinking the exact same thing, but couldn't find the words to describe what I was trying to convey lol. You said it perfectly.

[@OpalBees]

“Unreliable, inconsistent, and out-of-tune. Five stars” Jon would love my brain 😍

[@donut9370]

LMFAO

[@covid-kc6oz]

LOL

[@c51000]

@I will defeat Ray Mak First day on the internet?

[@c51000]

@I will defeat Ray Mak Lol Sorry, that ones on me. I didn’t get your meme

[@realprisec]

@@c51000 ask yourself the same question

[@mordecaijackson461]

"Oh my goodness. To the soles of my feet, I am blessed." I have no idea who Jon Batiste is, but I absolutely love the man. His energy is impeccable.

[@Margar02]

He is the band leader on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert. His band is called Stay Human.

[@tianlouw8505]

He has 11 grammy nominations this year

[@anamewhichisnottaken]

Yes, 11. The most any single musician has ever been nominated for at the same time.

[@meg-js7gj]

I replayed that part 5 times to hear him say "Oh my goodness to the souls of my feet I am blessed". Stunning.

[@carr0760]

He also did the music for the movie Soul. Won the Oscar.

[@isaiahbaggett5014]

He studied at Julliard, is classically trained, has prefect pitch...and is a BEAST at jazz...G.O.A.T.

[@timsbrain99]

GORN. Greatest of Right Now.

[@luckzthesecond1694]

Have you guys heard of Christian Scott Atunde? He's so good too right now!

[@AjitaniShirasu]

Jon’s enjoying himself too much lmao

[@JoJo_gadget]

You nailed it! Lol

[@AjitaniShirasu]

Ikr

[@Jenny-tm3cm]

We love to see it (:

[@maldivirdragonwitch]

No such thing!!

[@michaelchallis4129]

How much should he be enjoying himself?

[@etp6160]

This dude's charm, charisma and energy is dope. More of him plz

[@TheMightyAgency]

Then just watch The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

[@globaladdict]

@@TheMightyAgency he also got an award for doing the soundtrack for that soul movie.

[@mar_beach]

Agree!

[@emmanouela4330]

guys, he won an Oscar for best original score for Pixar's 'Soul' along with Atticus Ross and Trent Reznor, AND the protagonists' piano playing was modelled after him!!

[@rimun5235]

I believe he also composed all the jazz music for Soul.

[@theabristlebroom4378]

@@rimun5235 AND he won an Emmy for his musical score.

[@ameliegifford1477]

How do we get this comment pinned ahaha

[@ArsonBeanTanks]

Thank you! Edit: you'd think the creators of the video would have put that in the video or description somewhere...

[@Nedshnibley]

nin

[@henrybenitez5790]

He’s enjoying it so much it makes me think he’s the one that pitched the idea

[@sinatrabone]

That must have been a perfect pitch... I'm sorry, I shouldn't have.

[@regislourenso]

@@sinatrabone it's an inconsistent joke, very cliché. I give it five stars! HEEEYOH

[@trigonometrisk]

This instrument is thoroughly mediocre. But that’s what sets it apart. Five stars.

[@brukts3361]

It was disgusting, abominable, and a complete waste of time. But that's what makes it different. 5 stars.

[@carrito1981]

J Batiste can appreciate things for what they are!!

[@zacharias7284]

I love how Jon is a brilliant musician with perfect pitch letting us know the frequency of specific notes, but he's simultaneously a little kid just enjoying cool toys even if they aren't perfect for a high level musician.

[@georgegividen]

Just a little tidbit of info. When he mentioned the 440hz he was referring to what A is tuned to, which you then base the tuning of the rest of the instrument off of, not specifically the frequency of the note he was talking about.

[@jedreston]

This is more of a universal acid test to Jon Batiste's character and spirit as opposed to a review of gadgets. Jon's a humanity gem.

[@maryrosekent8223]

Why am I not surprised to learn that Jon has perfect pitch.

[@SilverTheFlame]

My thoughts exactly 🤣🤣

[@heiress.]

Is there anything he can’t do?

[@maryrosekent8223]

@@heiress. Probably not...

[@marcelszekowski315]

black jacob collier?

[@ethompson1861]

@@marcelszekowski315 no. the black jon batiste...

[@K_Rob]

I love how excited and enthusiastic he is no matter what, like a true crazed artist you can practically see his brain cycling with experimentation and possibilities even when the gadgets are trash. I’d love to see a follow up video of him making an actual song with these.

[@DaMonster]

I got chills at 6:23 - he's playing the beautiful Roy Hargrove tune Top of my Head. Jon played in Roy's band

[@benjaminniemczyk]

Jon Batiste is the BEST. Glad this is devoted to not only his musicianship but also his charming personality. We don't always get to see an artist's personality while they make music but his shines bright.

[@StrictlySteam]

This dude’s pitch and rhythm are just insane. The fact that he can tell the difference between a real E and the out of tune E on the stylophone is just amazing. What a guy!

[@AmazinglyScherzo]

Not to say this guy isn’t talented, but anyone with perfect pitch can do that. It’s basically just genetic.

[@emreozdemir3164]

@@AmazinglyScherzo and anyone who has reference pitch (i forgot the actual name) or is just a bit trained can tell the difference really

[@holdmeclosertonydanza22]

I mean, his own pitch wavers significantly, and he's also just straight up wrong. The stylophone literally can not be out of pitch, it is nearly a complete impossibility.

[@StrictlySteam]

@@holdmeclosertonydanza22 how so? Why can’t it be out of tune?

[@kindpotato]

@@holdmeclosertonydanza22 I just checked using a stroboscopic tuner on my phone. Jon (guy in video) is right, the E and F are sharper than A 440.

[@rieskimo]

I love his energy, not sure I could ever trust a print version of his ratings.

[@AngelaSealana]

What is so encouraging about this video is that I feel like Jon would rate me 5 stars as a human, not because of me but because of his spirit.

[@Markohietalaofficial57]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🎤🎸

[@jjclv_]

Jon is way too positive to review things haha

[@janzy1980]

Haha, totally! Still, he couldn't give 5 stars to the floor keyboard, so you know it's absolute garbage ^.^

[@jin12345678]

@@janzy1980 well it's for like kids to run around on, for that it looks fine

[@MrImranghaznavi]

It takes a special kind of heart to be able to see something redeeming in garbage instruments and then love them for it. That's what I love about Jon Batiste! Also, his mad genius vibe with anything music.

[@vito3608]

He’s so charismatic!! Five stars.

[@D71219ONE]

Jon: “This xylophone is just a human rib cage, and none of the notes are close to correct, but you can tell they put themselves into this instrument. 5 stars!”

[@sparkiano]

Jon gives out stars like Oprah gives out cars....You get 5 stars, and YOU get 5 stars... One of the most positive souls in show business.

[@curtisebear1568]

Jon just happy that people are out there making new instruments

[@Noise_floorxx]

Yep

[@BeanSproot]

Y'all should have this guy more often, he was absolutely fantastic. This sort of energy is exactly what I needed today.

[@NickSquaredTV]

I give Jon 5 Stars just for being a cool dude

[@TakahikoSugimura]

if only every music teachers are like Jon Batiste, he’s got so much passion about music and listening him speaking about the music aspect just seem so easy to understand

[@CurlyAndCurvy]

I screamed with laughter multiple times with this one (sorry not sorry, neighbors). I enjoy Jon's energy and enthusiasm for music! I would LOVE to geek out about music and complain about the curse of perfect pitch with him one day.

[@jeffjefferson7384]

This so needs a Part 2. More please!

[@Ezekiel_the_roach]

I’ve been learning chromatic harmonica for the past year. As someone coming back to music, learning this instrument has been really exciting for me. However, the more I practice and my ear improved, the more I realized how niche the instrument is. Out of any instrument, it was it’s flaws that encouraged me to learn more about music theory. My brother who is a long time trumpet player makes fun of me for not playing a real instrument, but when I ask him about topics like 12 tone equal temperament, perfect 5ths, etc. he has no idea what I’m talking about. Seeing how this man gets excited over flawed instruments really inspires me in a time when I had been feeling really down about my interests.

[@jakes2305]

7:40 Chills and shivers in my soul. I would do anything to hear a full version of this song by Jon.

[@itstimeofgameplay]

What's the name?

[@daddyfarr]

Yeah what's the name

[@DannyBoy...]

yeah what's the name

[@cosmicsprint]

yeah what the name

[@Oldgregg02]

Yeah what’s the name

[@seriliaykilel]

It barely works, but the not working has charm. 5 stars. I want his positivity for life.

[@alexandercanella4479]

This man is amazing. You can tell he loves life and he's crazy talented.

[@Jopeymessmusic]

I mean, Wired could hire him as "Passionate musical correspondent" I'd watch. But I'm musically inclined and biased because I love Jon. Ha ha ha.

[@matt-lang]

We need this to be an ongoing series with him reviewing musical instruments. His energy is electric.

[@tyweed736]

Such positive energy! It’s impossible to bored watching him. We need more people like him!

[@dabombis]

Jon Batiste is hugely underrated. He is an amazing human being!

[@jennifermatsuda4424]

I love how much fun he is having, even as a highly successful professional musician

[@dyscotopia]

Jon is such a positive guy that even the most garbage of the instruments got 3 stars. That acoustic effects box is insane tho. Mad respect to the engineers.

[@icannotcomeupwithanything4609]

Please bring Jon back! This video was so fun to watch!

[@jacktringoli4027]

Crew dude: "you don't have to hit me that hard" Jon: *continues to hit that hard* Lmfao 😂 love it!

[@dlanska]

He is just a lotta fun. His star ratings are bonkers, but his assessments are amazing. And his pitch sense -- OMG!

[@BroAnarchy]

So awesome to see Batieste outside the Late Show... Great guy and amazing musician!!!

[@BrazenNL]

Of course he has perfect pitch. The man has it all!

[@rulisa1131]

"I give it 5 stars for what it is" sounds backhanded 😂

[@marialeonedecastris]

"you don't have to hit me that hard" 😂

[@obsidian98]

Seeing a professional musician play with musicial gadgets and having the absolute time of their life is so interesting to me. Sometimes, professional musicians can lose the joy they found in music; however with Jon Batiste, this is not the case. You can tell that he really enjoys making music and making it inclusive to every single person. I love his vibe!

[@Markohietalaofficial57]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🎤🎸

[@JoeMaxFpv]

I have no idea who he is but he’s a riot. This was entertaining.

[@makeperceive]

He's a NEXT LEVEL musician who happens to have NEXT LEVEL charisma

[@JohnFoley1701]

He’s the band leader on the late show with Steven colbert.

[@JoeMaxFpv]

@@JohnFoley1701 I haven’t watched television since the bush administration.

[@pascTV]

You‘ve heard his music, if you watched the movie „Soul“ ob Disney+ for which he won many awards (along with Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross).

[@JohnFoley1701]

@@JoeMaxFpv same, lol. I watch it on KZbin.

[@spencerharmon4669]

TIL Microtonal deviation: 5 stars. Semitone deviation: 3 stars.

[@user-mi5xq8zj7u]

This is so wholesome! Can we have more of that??

[@dabombis]

Please have Jon do more of this. This was awesome!

[@eltedioso]

The Stylophone has an adjustable pitch dial on the back (at least mine does), so it's not out of tune, it just wasn't calibrated

[@cleverusername9369]

"Not calibrated" is literally exactly what out of tune means my guy lol

[@eltedioso]

@@cleverusername9369 you're right, but it didn't seem like Jon knew that it could be adjusted. that's what I meant.

[@FlanaFugue]

If that were so then why wasn't the F he played also out of pitch? I think his point is is that it's not even in tune with itself.

[@danceswithdirt7197]

0:32 - Stylophone, not xylophone my dudes. Totally different instruments. :)

[@Kynk]

Gotta love John Baptiste, "this things had all these problems, 5-Stars"

[@pretendingToBe]

you guys should really add link(s) to social media of people you interview. They are the soul of your content, respect that

[@sugampret]

The world is burning and Jon's energy is getting us through it

[@owens311]

I can relate to this review. As an audio engineer and sound designer I would love finding quirky things like this to add some uniqueness to a recording. It really allows your inner creative to come out and you start to think outside the box which results in something truly unique you can be proud of. Used to teach audio production and would always tell my students to find unique pieces and use them in ways they were not meant to be used and you’ll be surprised at how creative and fun it can be. Love seeing content like this!

[@TacoCrisma]

Roy lives on through Jon. 6:50 that was a punch in the gut for anyone who knows. RIP Roy.

[@mikebeatstsb7030]

More this guy....! Whatever else, just with him ✅👍

[@storyoptics4964]

So happy to see Jon starting to get the recognition he deserves.

[@danjwalker]

Yeah, someday he'll be the band leader for the #1 late night show.

[@KOSAMAGAMES]

Jon has an amazing personality; I wish he wouldn't pull back as much on the Late Show. I'd love to see this side of him on the show more often.

[@albiesnyder412]

"Miniature Xylophone" something tells me the editors have never seen an actual Xylophone

[@bekanimal]

😂

[@cleverusername9369]

Love seeing Jon get more exposure, the world needs to know about this talented fun positive guy.

[@colbyjackjohnson4111]

In quick passing I read this as "Tasting Musical Gadgets with Jon Batiste" glad they did this, it's the much better version.

[@mastod0n1]

This man is so charming. I love his energy.

[@Ord3ith]

Please get Jon Batiste to come back and do more of these and/or a Music Support video. He’s amazing.

[@KateandBree]

Jon Batiste is a kid at heart. I love him.

[@potatoria]

not only is he an incredible musician, he also has such an infectiously positive personality. I'm sure he's a delight to be around 🥰

[@Dad-vice]

Impossible to feel anything but good vibes with Jon. No matter how crappy your day you end up with a smile. 5 stars!

[@TheScreamingFrog916]

Just bought a Melodica/mouth organ, for $20 on Amazon. Talk about cheep thrills. Been wanting one for a while, but seeing John, having so much fun, put me over the top :-) Happy trails, all....

[@BonJoviBeatlesLedZep]

Same here. :) I'm getting it in time for Christmas

[@TheScreamingFrog916]

@@BonJoviBeatlesLedZep life is good :-) Mine is arriving today or tomorrow, can’t wait, ha ha.

[@dawntreader2420]

Never! This Genius could never alienate for geeking out for us. That's why we watch! Thank you for leaving the perfect pitch rant in this! Loved every second.

[@e.j.leonard2379]

We Are is my hands down favourite album of the year. Zero pitch issues. 5 Stars

[@NovaWarrior77]

Just yell "jazz!" into a genie jar, and John Batiste would climb out.

[@Phyoomz]

6:15 So interesting, you can see that even though he acknowledged it was a half-step off, he was still expecting that Eb to be an actual Eb.

[@trashpanda2219]

Jon Batiste actually seems like the best person ever. I would love to meet him

[@RVJEDI]

He is a young national treasure. Jon is ...just is life

[@xanderjones2747]

Jon is a treasure. Watch his tiny desk concert for more some lovely content.

[@crim07]

LOVE JON, THIS MAN IS A WHOLE VIBE

[@DanG1001]

This man has the pure joy of a child still. So fun to watch.

[@Pattygblanco]

He had such a great time trying all those gadgets. You can see he enjoys making music out of anything

[@julianhyde1645]

The stylophone actually has a control on the back to tune it. Super easy. Barely an inconvenience.

[@Mountlougallops]

Dammit Jon we gotta give you the 5 stars my friend. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@a.w_.]

His energy and excitement is amazing

[@MactasticChiTown]

I love this kind and joyful man with all my heart. He renews my faith in humanity.

[@soloseraphimheartsong3710]

He attended The Juilliard School. He's an extremely talented artist.

[@theexiled3034]

Jon is such a ray of sunshine, i love this guy on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

[@joycedavis9996]

…can’t wait for Jon’s next review! the most fun was watching and listening to him having fun and just being Jon. don’t ever change🥰

[@flagel552]

his energy is so infectious, im a bit similar to him when it comes to music (i often get told i make weirdly exaggerated expressions when i hear something really good), but this dude is on another level, props

[@sxerosie]

He's so wholesome, love Jon ❤

[@LucasReis-ov7iw]

I loved John Batiste for who he is, 5 stars!

[@IanSinclair77]

Love JB. He is so positive and filled with love, down to his bones. He makes this world a better place.

[@AbhishekMukherjee]

I could watch Jon for hours!!

[@marcelabrack]

He just puts a big smile on my face! much needed on a Friday

[@TheOnlyPrashant]

This is the most energetic person I've ever seen

[@_jake_doran]

Can we get the bloopers on this one?? Would love to hear all the musical goofing around :D

[@stefanschneider3681]

He's such a kid - and knowing what a wonderful talented musician he is makes it much much fun to watch!

[@jagster59]

Jon easily exceeds 10 stars for his charm, grace, positivity and audacious talent!!

[@popadjcassie]

I can listen/watch Jon all day. He seems like a great time and so informative and funny. And that accent 😍

[@Flutterbyby]

Thanks for putting a smile on my face today. Loved this.