Jon Batiste Tests Musical Gadgets | WIRED

[@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 :-)

[@Illvester42]

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

[@TheScreamingFrog916]

@@Illvester42 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.

[@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!

[@HazelJones-ih6gv]

Love it ! Love John B He"s Awesome !

[@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!

[@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!

[@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?

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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!!

[@ca8rio8ca]

Almost spat my coffee 😂

[@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.

[@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]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🎤🎸

[@rieskimo]

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

[@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

[@wholeshebang1]

@@jin12345678- ...and for giving parents _headaches_ when they do.

[@vito3608]

He’s so charismatic!! Five stars.

[@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.

[@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!”

[@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.

[@BeanSproot]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@NickSquaredTV]

I give Jon 5 Stars just for being a cool dude

[@curtisebear1568]

Jon just happy that people are out there making new instruments

[@Noise_floorxx]

Yep

[@takahikomusic_98]

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

[@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.

[@jeffjefferson7384]

This so needs a Part 2. More please!

[@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.

[@matt-lang]

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

[@icannotcomeupwithanything4609]

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

[@dabombis]

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

[@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.

[@BadCookWhoJudgesChefs]

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

[@Emerlduck]

I've heard him play for years, had no idea this is what he was like. What a genuinely zany and happy dude. Hugely appreciative of the energy.

[@PanchromaticNoise]

I'm inspired to bring this energy to my students.

[@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.

[@jacktringoli4027]

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

[@tyweed736]

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

[@jennifermatsuda4424]

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

[@seriliaykilel]

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

[@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.

[@dlanska]

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

[@BrazenNL]

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

[@KateandBree]

Jon Batiste is a kid at heart. I love 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.

[@BroAnarchy]

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

[@dabombis]

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

[@user-mi5xq8zj7u]

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

[@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

[@rulisa1131]

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

[@sherlock4791]

Jon is probably the most positive and nice vibe person ive ever know

[@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 🥰

[@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.

[@DanG1001]

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

[@sugampret]

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

[@marialeonedecastris]

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

[@TacoCrisma]

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

[@pretendingToBe]

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

[@cleverusername9369]

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

[@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.

[@stefanschneider3681]

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

[@Pattygblanco]

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

[@trashpanda2219]

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

[@spencerharmon4669]

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

[@voza-mj8hv]

Jon has to be one of the healthiest looking people alive.

[@cremonster]

Well they do say thay good music is food for the soul lol

[@colbyjackjohnson4111]

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

[@MactasticChiTown]

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

[@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!

[@Kynk]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@wjcroft72]

Anything Jon touches turns to gold. The man truly is a blessing.

[@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🥰

[@jagster59]

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

[@a.w_.]

His energy and excitement is amazing

[@matspg]

I could just watch this over and over, to see the ++++ energy this guy gives off.

[@mikebeatstsb7030]

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

[@e.j.leonard2379]

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

[@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.

[@danceswithdirt7197]

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

[@Ord3ith]

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

[@CrochetIsLife54]

Jon’s enthusiasm for music is contagious. He is fun to watch. We need more!

[@Markohietalaofficial57]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🎤🎸

[@LucasReis-ov7iw]

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

[@stevenmanson2490]

Can you imagine walking and catching the train and watching Jon Batiste play while you wait....he said so himself

[@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!

[@sxerosie]

He's so wholesome, love Jon ❤

[@Mountlougallops]

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

[@NovaWarrior77]

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

[@milogallagher-zk3ul]

the way he talks about music makes so much sense (to me a non musician) great video ♥️

[@Flutterbyby]

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

[@RVJEDI]

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

[@albiesnyder412]

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

[@bekanimal]

😂

[@rcampbellbassac]

I could sit and listen to him talk about the most boring subject in the world and still exude nothing but happiness. He's so much fun.

[@jt_via]

To each one of those things, I was like "Noooooo!" But I love John Batist and it's great to see him having fun.

[@TheOnlyPrashant]

This is the most energetic person I've ever seen

[@popadjcassie]

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

[@rafaelo1013]

Need 2 or 3 more of these with Jon.

[@tom_something]

2:12 - I love how effortlessly he demonstrates the beat frequency.

[@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.