YOYOKA and Ai Furusato - Changes (Official Music Video)

[@yoyoka_soma]

distrokid.com/hyperfollow/yoyokaandaifurusato/changes

[@dannelson6980]

Wonderful it took me awhile to realize this was the link to where to purchase the song.

[@melmel075]

got it! THANK YOU. This is worth SO much more than 99 cents -- buy it people!

[@SynicalDan]

This is what I’d expect to hear in some of the most renowned jazz clubs in the world. Outstanding!

[@michaelciancetta6397]

not really... or maybe 40 years ago..

[@chicagotouch9319]

@@michaelciancetta6397 That's a compliment. Jazz was more prevelant from 1950-1990. These kids can help restore popular music by infusing jazz into pop/rock/funk/soul music. Very fre pop musicans have jazz chops any more.

[@michaelciancetta6397]

@@chicagotouch9319 no it's not a compliment.. kids are doing well but this is not what is needed if you really wanna restore pop or jazz music.. you need innovation and fresh ideas for that and there is none here atm.. when they grow up? maybe but not necessarily.. so let's call this as it is.. kids having fun

[@irish66]

@@michaelciancetta6397 Extremely talented kids having fun.

[@michaelciancetta6397]

@@irish66 talent is something else

[@abby78965]

For Yoyoka fans who don't know this pianist, Ai Furusato is a 12-year-old living in Machida, Tokyo. She was born in 2011 to parents who run a jazz bar. In February of this year, She was accepted into Berklee College as the youngest student ever. She will soon be moving to the US. Incidentally, the world-famous violinist Akiko Suwanai is also from Machida. I'm also from Machida, and when I was the age of AI and Yoyoka, I was fighting with a Shiba Inu.

[@tamas_k]

Well... looks like you won the fight.^^

[@satsukikorin]

Thanks, I was looking for information about Ai. すんーごい子だな！

[@Vaitamanu]

I would have never guessed she was so young. What is a Shiba Inu?

[@abby78965]

@@Vaitamanu The Shiba Inu is a Japanese breed of dog. It was my family's pet at the time.

[@thelowprofile9767]

@@Vaitamanuthat is the dog that is representing the Doge coin.

[@nederlanditism1154]

Finally, that is her face when she really has to concentrate. Marvelous. Make a long player, win a Grammy, become acknowledged legends.

[@semprini77]

So focused, she looks unfocused. Not even looking down at her kit. Must be a Zen thing 😁

[@Rob-Yule]

She could be focused on Ai in the other room. When YOYOKA plays a gig she is often focused on her band mates watching for cues

[@janbleeker]

@@semprini77watching Ai through the glass and vice versa.

[@albertdeleon6272]

Nice jazz 👌

[@nederlanditism1154]

@@Rob-Yule humour is not in every case only to be found in the cellar. It's a jocose remark.

[@Mad_maxman]

二人の無限の才能に驚いています。 私はクラッシックやジャズ、ロックやフュージョン等の多種・多様な音楽を数十年も聞いてきましたが、彼女達二人の音楽性の高さと技術力の高さに驚き心を奪われています。 YOYOKAさんが14歳でAiさんが12歳とは信じられません！ この音楽と音はベテランの高名音楽家です！ 世界や人生の奥深さを伝えるような二人の音楽の美しさと味わい深さ！ 驚きを隠す事ができません。 人種や民族、国境や言葉、年齢や性別の壁なんぞ吹き飛ばしてしまうような普遍的な音楽！ 二人のコラボレーションと活躍に期待しています。

[@PrescottJackson-ih9ow]

Yoyoka is a pro even at her young age. The young pianist going to Berkeley at age 12 is amazing. I'm from Boston and I know a couple of Berkeley instructors and some musicians who were students there. I think the young lady will enjoy Boston.🎶😎

[@WavePotter]

This is absolutely mind blowing. Amazing performance!

[@Hundhammer]

Your reaction brought me here... Peace and love from Bavaria!

[@semprini77]

You young ladies are absolutely SWINGIN’!!! Wow!!!

[@gregorytrotter6657]

Jazz speaks to me. It just matters who's voice it's using. YOYOKA and Ai any day.

[@kidwave1]

That was INCREDIBLE! By BOTH players. Their interplay was infectious. I felt every note and beat! Good grief, ...the dynamics, the surprises, ...I will listen to this repeatedly!

[@goldreverre]

that is other-worldly. How do you not have a combined 80-100 years of experience between the two of you?

[@emanuelmota7217]

Seriously!

[@theonlycaulfield]

Japan occasionally pops out some incredible prodigies. The drummer Senri Kawaguchi started playing professionally at 14 and was only 16 when her first album was released. The pianist Hiromi Uehara was already playing with professional orchestras at 14.

[@tapsX3]

@@theonlycaulfield Hiromi is an amazing musician. I’ve only seen her once with the Trio Project and it’s a performance I’ll never forget.

[@quocuydacnguyen3515]

She is my idol, too

[@noitigrado]

Love watching Yoyo expanding to jazz territory, with great approach as usual. Ai is an amazing young master pianist with great future. Well done girls. Please keep these collab pearls coming!

[@村山寧]

この二人、本当に相性が良いな🎹🥁

[@TXLorenzo]

What are they putting in the water lately in Japan? These ladies are out of this world amazing.

[@suicyconaut]

The combined radiation of the hydrogen bombs and Fukushima incident have mutated their DNA to superhuman levels. That's my theory anyway. JK, sort of. Lololol

[@TXLorenzo]

Godzilla level of talent. ​@@suicyconaut

[@MichaelIrons-d5v]

i sense a Grammy, for these two young talented ladies.

[@MichaelIrons-d5v]

wow thank you all m.

[@markfcoble]

Yes...and water is wet...haha.

[@Pj_Oracle]

Perfect dancing partners, bringing out the best in each other. Finding myself coming back to experience this piece again and again. Both of them have truly excelled, pushing the envelope. Hope we see them get together many more times in future. Marvelous!

[@kitano0]

Is there anything this young woman can't do? From "Keychain" to jamming with Simon Phillips and now a modern jazz composition...just incredible!

[@TimMikol]

I’m absolutely dumbfounded! What musicianship, what youthful talent, what a song!

[@squirrely8418]

On Yoyokas channel Ai gets the audience and attention she deserves.

[@radarnj8043]

When the end and silence you see both musicians eyes come back to reality. Thank you for sharing your journey!

[@NonEuclideanTacoCannon]

It was everything I hoped it would be. Brilliant!

[@4saken404]

I came in with no expectations. But it was really nice to see such a collaboration. Showing off your skill is one thing. But working together with someone else like this takes things to another level. Because it's not just skill but syncing and being in a flow state with someone else. At that point you become part of something larger, something that transcends the normal ideas of Self. Fun fact: Science has shown that when people get into a shared flow state like this their brain waves even start to sync.

[@koma-1122]

私が元々好きだった JAZZ を何とクールに ! スタンダードなイントロからすぐに現代的 JAZZにYoyoka Ai お二人で Change

[@chrisegbertky]

This is a wish come true for fans of this duo. First heard Ai and Yoyoka in 2023. So many of us hoped this collaboration would manifest. Great music by 2 magnificent prodigies!

[@Rob-Yule]

You know it brother!

[@garsox]

Fantastic... you play well together ...more please

[@melmel075]

This is sonic nutrition, Thank You!

[@Rob-Yule]

Fabulous! When you combine two masters of their craft together you get pure magic. After seeing a preview of this on YOYOKA’s VLOGs I was hoping for a full release soon!

[@denniseldridge2936]

Two outstanding musical talents coming together to create melodic magic. I can't wait! 🙂 And now I add to my comment to say that what you have created here is truly beyond words. The chords, the drums... everything on this track is a thing of beauty and perfection. Amazing!

[@MusicLand53]

Wow!!!! That was really wonderful. I've been following YOYOKA for a few years and this song really shows her talent. Ai and YOYOKA really play well together. Bravo 🌺🌼❤️💜🎶

[@BenDRobinson]

Wonderful ... this is what I've been waiting for from Yoyoka. The classic rock covers were all very well done, but now we're really going somewhere new!

[@jonosullivan4727]

You just keep impressing me YOYOKA, and AI. ✌🏻🐰

[@namorlam]

Another beautiful collaboration and a beautiful piece of music. What is fascinating about Yoyoka is the ease with which she plays different styles of music without any problems and with authority, precision and confidence. The mark of a pro.

[@LanceBuckley]

That was pretty special. Thankyou!

[@WisconsinWanderer]

every time I watch yoyoka and guest Iam utterly stunned by the musical maturity that comes from these two young ladies. It’s such an honor to witness budding stars performing their talents way beyond their years. Amazing and thank you 😊

[@trafyknits9222]

Superb!! What talent and feel. Please do more of this.

[@ronbo11]

It's great you collaborate with artists with varying backgrounds. You and Ai played very well together. I hope you and your family have a great August!

[@ukizm]

日々の天候、季節。感情、気分。 周りも移ろって、自分も変わってゆく。 もちろんそれが社会だし人生なのだけれども、変わらない芯（観測点）があってこそ変化に気付けるもので。 やっぱり私は音楽が好きだなあ。聴くのも、奏でるのも。 あと、最初に記すべきでしたが、この二人って本当に最高！！

[@photographerjonathan]

Wow great musicianship from both of you. really enjoyed this.

[@diosdadonon1179]

Wynton Marsalis when being interviewed about working with Joey Alexander (who was 12 or 13 at the time) said that Jazz does not have a tradition of Child Prodigies like classical music. He said Jazz is a music for and by adults. He was completely blown away by Joey's genius and maturity in his music. I think these two and Joey might be the start of a tradition of young Jazz prodigies.

[@tyreerobertson8733]

So do I, they have it.

[@sub-jec-tiv]

Check out Geoffrey Keezer’s debut album Waiting in the Wings, on Sunnyside, he did it when he was still in high school, shortly thereafter he was playing in the final lineup of the Jazz Messengers. Check out his compositions and solos on that one. There absolutely have been prodigies.

[@jameswilson-vd5qc]

Oh my goodness!

[@davewave2760]

GREAT collaboration!!! This should be incorporated into a Peanuts cartoon. Since AI is going to music school in Boston, maybe she moves to the US too. I could see the US becoming famous for having talented Musicians, many from Japan!

[@adriangrant2709]

First jazz song I have listened to in its entirety. Speaks volumes for the talent on show here today...

[@Tonzeff]

Wow! Sooo good! Ai and Yoyoka are amazing musicians indeed. With the talent these two young ladies possess, the future of great music will never fade away..

[@PeterSchaut]

"Life without music is a mistake." - Friedrich Nietzsche Thank you to both of you young ladies for brightening up all of our lives with your wonderful music. What great musicianship between the two of you. You are perfect together as you bring out the best in each other. 🎼🎹🥁

[@hawki9]

Wow, so good. Both are very talented and Yoyoka's performance is mesmerizing.

[@emanuelmota7217]

Yoyoka's gone to PLAID!!! just awesome.

[@thetruthserum2816]

Piano, being played with hammers, is also a percussion instrument; Percussive perfection...

[@fretlessman71]

And there it is: the next musical evolution from the immensely talented Yoyoka, and an introduction (to me) to the similarly-talented Ai on piano. I hear traces of Hiromi's music in here (who is an absolute favorite of mine). Keep pushing, keep evolving, keep giving the planet reasons to believe that the world of instrumental music is in good hands for the foreseeable future.

[@tyoda7469]

Brilliant! Amazing song and collaboration....you two should make a jazz album together! We saw you with Ken Okada Band in San Jose, what a treat ! Thanks you and the band for such a wonderful performance.

[@DEeMONsworld]

As sophisticated and developed as anything by chick Correa or bill Evans , outstanding.

[@kidwave1]

Agreed! That was INCREDIBLE! By BOTH players. Their interplay was infectious. I felt every note and beat! Good grief, ...the dynamics, the surprises, ...I will listen to this repeatedly!

[@rgurgel]

delight to my ears, food for my mind. amazing !! Swing that Jazz !!!

[@edsonfcordeaca4958]

which planet did you two fall from? W-w-o-w...so mature music coming from two young girls!!!!!

[@billmcleangunsmith]

Very nicely done ladies. Very pleasing to the ears.

[@rodl.miller3353]

Yoyoka, you are amazingly talented. Ai and you just did a brilliant job. Jazz music can be some of the most difficult music to play and y'all made it look easy and natural. Keep up the phenomenal work and best of wishes to you in all of your future endeavors; and Ai as well. 🎶🎹🥁🎶🙏❤️👍🫶

[@realdocloco]

I'm speechless.

[@patn7378]

Watching: Yoyoka is deeply relaxed. She keeps her shoulders completely down. Absolutely impressive 🥰

[@JEFLEPPARD-lf1bv]

Amazing

[@janeric4120]

This fills my heart with joy let's my spirits fly...fantastic...!!! Arigatō both of you...

[@jonkleckner6187]

First time I heard her play Jazz! I knew I'd be impressed! Yoyoka always reigns supreme!

[@janbleeker]

Then listen to the albums she recorded with the Ken Okada group. Also on this channel.

[@markgigiel2722]

If you want to practice TIMING, this is what you play. Well done.

[@kazuoino9012]

Hey genius duos.

[@greggr1591]

Some mighty tasty licks here; love that hi-hat/floor tom crossover as much as Simon Phillips does. 🥁👏🏻

[@Rob-Yule]

LOL, are you referring to the one YOYOKA did that he asked if he could steal it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6iTZpyeotOMgbcsi=A-M1S5Gln-YPL8mI around 1:57

[@rwfrench66GenX]

Incredible artistry but the sound mix and video editing was equally incredible! Thank you for sharing this with the world!

[@raku6294]

なんて素敵な洗練された爽快感のある曲なんでしょ❣️これからも楽しみ💗

[@busterwaverider5680]

Best Jazz you've done!

[@0mujian4]

Sunday morning. Listening to the miraculous performance by those two girls, I realized tears of joy were wetting my cheeks.

[@gillesrenaud6926]

Wow, what a remarkable performance from these two exceptional young talents who are poised to become prominent figures in the global music industry in the future. Congratulations, YOYOKA and AI FURUSATO. Never forget that, work, discipline, perseverance, self-confidence, determination, passion, and tenacity are some of the keys to success.

[@kathy2122]

That was incredible!

[@vincentgraffeo9030]

Yeah…. This is awesome! What a treat, double extraordinary talents.

[@grego3035]

Wonderful! Spectacular! Yoyoka + Ai = Magic!

[@TheRockingest]

Fantastic!! Really!!

[@lancemiller4647]

Love this music..

[@calnative4904]

Amazing… Yoyoka’s album is going to have a taste of everything if I am guessing correctly. 🐰🥁🐰🥁🐰

[@chicagotouch9319]

爽やか、濃厚。 味わい深い。 洗練された。 ミュージシャンが愛せる音楽を作ってくれてありがとう。 あなたのファンの高い割合は、ジャジーなポップの復活に飢えているミュージシャンです。 あるいはクラシックの影響を受けたポップス。 あるいは、コード、キー変更、タイムチェンジを多用したポップス。 ミュージシャンとして、私たちは冒険的で、派手なプロダクションに過度に依存しない音楽を切望しています。 音楽の訓練を受けたことのないレコード会社の重役に合わせたスタイルを真似する必要はないという点が気に入っています。

[@mikedytham9996]

Oh yeah! That's just 100% nice. Thanks ladies.

[@longcastle4863]

Was hoping for these two to collaborate.

[@prltqdf9]

This is not the first time. Search for "furusato" on this channel and watch "This Moment - Ai Furusato" on her channel.

[@VisvivaMediaSdnBhd]

Just heavenly!

[@Dechral]

lovely, thx for sharing

[@adad-uk6wz]

不変と進歩が同義だと改めて知る。音楽は偉大だ

[@archer_root]

This is your BEST WORK yet! Yes please, a long player in this vein. That jazz-open, classical, prog, drumetrics field.

[@lancemiller4647]

So reminds me of the days when Chris and I would hit the local jazz club for an evening of great music, food and love. If you were still here Chris this is what we'd be doing tonight.. I'll turn this up in hopes you'll hear it in heaven..

[@gregoryb6]

Very cool

[@ГошаЧехонте]

Perfect!

[@obbor4]

The future is now!! Beautiful work, girls. I hope that you will be doing more work together, at some time, and congratulations to Ai for being accepted into The Berklee College of Music!!

[@gillesrenaud6926]

Do you know if Yoyoka, studied in a music school? If yes, which one? Thank you! Merci

[@obbor4]

@@gillesrenaud6926 She had a regular music class in elementary school, in Japan, but she was already way too advanced for it to do her much in the way of learning which led her parents to move the family to the United States. After settling in Oakland, she attended an Arts School for about a year, in 7th grade, before they relocated to Los Angeles where I believe she may have attended either a regular middle school or another one focused on The Arts. She'll be attending a regular high school for her freshman year, somewhere in L.A. for the upcoming year. Her own drumming is basically self-taught and has been playing in bands since she was four or five years old. The family site on KZbin goes back to just her birth and includes videos of her, rather than being a student, giving drum instruction videos at the age of six!

[@sonorsonor5125]

Wow! Both musicians are unbelievable!

[@katzchannel4159]

ゾクゾクしました これはライブでさらに良くなるヤツや！

[@tomtiernan8134]

Absolutely fantastic, ladies! There is complexity and richness in this number. You two work well together. I hope you continue. Thanks.

[@KansaSCaymanS]

Yoyoka has such a great feel for music; it’s no wonder she can slay at jazz or any other genre. Not familiar with Ai, but she is terrific too! 😎👍

[@manfred2824]

Thats is realy a very perfekt an harmonik playing. Running like a stream across the country. And those two Instruments where talking to each other. They had to tell a lot. And they were not a bit shy. Great the two of you. Give uns more please❤😊🎵🕊️

[@mumar100]

Thank you both, absolutely wondeful

[@trevorliddle9251]

Talent overload.🥁🎹

[@くんみーくん]

感動❣️涙出ました❣️ 今後もよよかさん・Aiさんとの曲聴きたい❣️ 👏👏👏ブラボー〜❗️

[@frog-b6j2d]

表情や色彩感覚が滑らかで心地の良い演奏ですね！心が震えました✨ これから年を重ねる上で見える景色などで更に豊かな世界を観させてくれるのかと思うと楽しみです🙌お身体に気を付けて、1日でも長く聴かせてくださいね🎵

[@naxgaubert7668]

Wow ❤ love it so much!! Both so talented!

[@kidwave1]

That was INCREDIBLE! By BOTH players. Their interplay was infectious. I felt every note and beat! Good grief, ...the dynamics, the surprises, ...I will listen to this repeatedly!

[@eldergeektromeo9868]

Ladies:you knock my socks off! Yoyoka, been knocking my socks off since you were 8 (or so)

[@bhmptn2006]

Wow. Nice. It’s great to hear some jazzy stuff and you can play the heck out of it too 😊😊👍

[@Aclimade]

Two musicians. Nothing missing.

[@metallicaandjusticeforall.9111]

Wow ! Perfect ! You are both vertuosos ❤

[@rafiquezarim5393]

Batman and Robin? Nah, you two are the dynamic duo! That was some of the most scintillating jazz I’ve heard in a while. Just goes to prove that talent and genius do not discriminate age! Bravo, both!

[@corenliussulla8677]

Jazz is not my favorite music. Love the pure Rock...BUT I got to admit that is FANTASTIC!

[@magnushallin3640]

Brilliant