Led Boots - Yoyoka Soma at the 2023 NMW Foundation Holiday Jam

Yoyoka Soma performs Led Boots at the 2023 Narada Michael Walden Foundation Holiday Jam "Simply The Best Christmas" Featuring Lisa Fischer at the Throckmorton Theatre Mill Valley CA
For more info visit www.naradamichaelwaldenfoundation.org

[@yoyoka_soma]

Thank you very much!!! I am honored to have played this greatest piece of music in your presence!

[@namorlam]

Yoyoka let me tell you that I am proud of you and what a good time you gave us by playing this masterful piece. And I'm a big fan of what you do.

[@jackspratt7264]

YATTA!🤘🥁

[@hiptrip99]

Kako ii zo!

[@brianflynn5355]

It's an honor for us to be able to watch you perform with a band. Keep on rockin! ❤🤘

[@jrlaudio]

I know this may be too much for your humble nature, but I think it's the other way, Yoyo. I think they were honored. Keep moving forward girl!!! We are all excited for you!

[@ledzep888]

Brilliant 🎉 still after these years, getting better and better every time she performs!

[@56dinosaur]

Yoyoka does fusion. Yeah!

[@colinbridson650]

Here the drummer is leading the band. Imagine Yoyoka’s stature in ten years time.

[@andrewowler1522]

Yoyaka looked like she was really into this, you can see it in the smile on her face.

[@ph7080]

There IS NOT another person on earth like Yoyoka. She IS the Golden Child!

[@user-qc6fr3gb4z]

Several months back Yoyoka was interviewed on KRON4 in the Bay Area. The video can be found on KZbin. During the interview she said that the U.S. provided for her better opportunities to play with a larger pool of musicians of different genres than was available in Japan. This video demonstrates how she wasted no time taking on the challenge of blossoming within these genres. I have no doubt, Yoyoka, that moving from Japan and moving to the U.S. was a huge leap of faith and sacrifice for your family and you to make. America will allow you the opportunities to tap into that richly varied pool of professionals. Flourish in school and stay grounded. There are universities with premier music conservatories that'll give you a full-ride scholarship in a second.

[@EdBender]

I'm not sure if universities have much to teach her... Maybe she should apply for teaching positions 😂

[@stardaimon66]

ジェフベック本人のバンドの演奏も含めて、今まで見たライブでのLed Bootsの演奏で一番いいドラム演奏に思う。 最初は少しだけモタつき感があったが、ノリ始めてからのドライブ感は天性のものだろう。 ジェフベックとやってもらいたかった。

[@mongoosegto]

You are so good Yoyoka!

[@johnfrombrm]

If the Yoyoka family doesn’t THRIVE in this country, we ALL at the end.

[@snekmeseht]

Probably the only drummer that I go out of my way to find and watch on uTube. I don't know why or what it is, but I just love listening to her play the drums. Always spot on and always makes the band sound great.

[@Rob-Yule]

It is the YOYOKA effect, or the X factor. I have been 100% hooked for years. It just makes me happy. I met her last year in LV and you would never believe she is this beast on the drums.

[@rossfromhonolulu]

Go out of your way to watch Senri Kawaguchi. She makes Yoyoka look very average, which as pro drummers go, she is very "average". Senri is really, really special! Enjoy!

[@collintam4295]

@@rossfromhonolulu Half her age.

[@OmegaTI]

@@rossfromhonolulu Yeah, but she's a 14 year old kid who is already PRO LEVEL. Wait a few more years.

[@colinwaldron7399]

I've watched videos of the best, from Buddy Rich, through Bonham, Baker, Porcaro, Peart, Weckl, Gadd, Colaiuta, Chambers, and many others. The way you played this, Jeff Beck would have been proud of you.

[@d.scottjohnstone6813]

Damn! This little lady is something to behold! ROCK ON YOYOKA! I have been with you since the beginning ("Happy"" titled, at the golden old age of 6!). Keep it coming Yoyoka and enjoy EVERY MOMENT of it! Oh!.....The warmest welcomes to you and your family. Our warmest regards from balmy Las Vegas, Nevada USA!

[@user-pw7wj7hh9r]

Great performance. Yoyoka led the group. Very powerful.😎

[@trevorliddle9251]

That kit deserves Yoyoka.

[@henryarn]

Thank you and God bless all these incredible musicians for letting Yoyo perform with you. She is truly a special talent and letting her shine on stage. Thank you

[@hooligan_56labelle22]

I've been watching since she was 6 years old and I never get tired of the energy. As always...well done

[@accendlearning2757]

Yoyoka, once again you’ve taken on a song that challenges your BEWILDERING abilities!! I’ve become a HUGE fan/follower! Every time I watch another video of yours, it’s as if you’re sending out a “ray of hope” for the existing world that gravely needs it! Thank you SO MUCH for sharing your beautiful smile, positivity, poise & grace! SHINE ON!! Namastè, Michael…..

[@denniseldridge2936]

Thank you, Narada, for posting this excellent tribute by all of the musicians to Jeff Beck's masterpiece. Everyone there was at their very best, and it gave us a chance to enjoy Yoyoka's mastery of the drums as well.

[@bartbarton3082]

Yoyoka, your ability to sample every vibration in the Universe at random is to put it in the poorest rich words i could find ,Astonishing and Astounding. Followed by the euphoria of being treated to the talents of a genius . You are a joy to behold by EVERY beholder.

[@gigmcsweeney8566]

A great performance of a great piece of music and, as usual, Yokoka nailed it to perfection. Thanks for posting and cheers from the UK!

[@jorgejorge6065]

Good work by Narada Michael with his foundation, listening to Jeff Beck's songs makes me excited. Thank you Narada

[@douglashiggins5652]

Fantastic as always she really shines when she plays with pro musicians

[@taumlux3790]

💛Yoyoka✨

[@kazsaaan]

Yoyoka is a great musician representing Japan and has a close family.

[@thelowe6393]

It's been amazing watching Yoyoka literally grow up before our eyes and blow every one away with her amazing talent/gift! Never ceases to impress beyond words. Just awesome! Thank you Yoyoka!

[@calnative4904]

Fantastic as usual, Yoyoka is phenomenal 🐰🥁🐰🥁🐰 thanks for posting this.

[@d.scottjohnstone6813]

My GOD!!! I could watch this 1000 times! Rock on Yoyoka!

[@elliott8339]

YOYOKA a genius behind the kit. She is a joy to watch. Bravo!

[@koma-1122]

YOYOKA さん凄いね！このチャンネルにこの動画がUPされるなんて信じられないようだが冷静に考えれば起こるべくして起きた現実。　　　カッコイイ～

[@eddierayvanlynch6133]

Just had a rough day, and this is the first vid on my feed. Thanks to Yoyoka and all the stellar musicians, I'm back on track. 🤘😎🤘

[@mikegargano1015]

What a great piece❤️ Fantastic musicians. Yoyoka is where she needs to be.

[@user-br8nt2ii4h]

I call you the "Drum Slayer " , i can only remember two bands when i heard them for the first time. Pantera as a teenager and when i heard you for the first time! 😊 keep slaying those drums!!!

[@alansolomon5527]

That was something Yoyoka. You killed it!! Everyone loved it. Great job. 👍

[@uwrugbybale]

The joy in her face 😍

[@340rps]

Such a massive talent

[@matto9734]

Now Yoyoka has arrived in the sphere of G.O.A.T.S. Playing in front of the master(s) with such fun and proficiency is truly spectacular! She´s outright killing it, sheesh! Loving her kit ;-) I own the LP since the late 70s and it´s one of my most loved ones (as Jeff Beck always is prly my most loved guitarist R.I.P - missing him). Great musicians on stage too, loving the guitar player, pretty close to JB but doing his thing. Thank you guys for sharing!!!

[@wayne7725]

That was fantastic. 🎉😊❤

[@waltonbrown]

Yep, thats a keeper, wow..

[@chrisegbertky]

Looks like the Hokkaido Hammer nailed Led Boots once again!

[@ta_ma_tu4722]

超々大物のステージで素晴らしい演奏が披露できました！いよいよyoyokaが爆発するときが来た！カウントダウンが始まりました！待ち遠しくて我慢できない！

[@rosswaring2835]

What an amazing talent. Simply amazing! ❤

[@RebuttalRecords]

Such great musicianship!

[@amandaboom3777]

Sounds very complicated, I have no knowledge but feel this was nailed! Yoyoka is amazing as always.

[@user-sb4zx3fb8i]

What a great band!

[@craigwilliams501]

SO GOOD! Blessings to Yoyoka and Narada and all

[@user-hf4yf4mk5u]

POWERFUL、NICE　DRUMING！

[@bryandickerson5365]

What a killer band and such a classic tune! Led Boots was on the set list of the first rock band I played in over 40 years ago. I still love it, but can’t believe we had the nerve to attempt it. I doubt we sounded remotely this good!

[@daiiahi3403]

EVERTIME I watch one of Yoyoka's newest videos of her performance......she gets better and better!

[@chipmartin7608]

DAMN, she's good!!

[@daiiahi3403]

Dang!...this band is so tight!....I could groove to them all day!

[@davidAll5]

great performance !

[@lionheartroar3104]

Fine drummer...go yoyoka!

[@racebiketuner]

Great stuff!

[@mastorey1]

Can tell that this is one of the hardest songs she has tried to play. This is part of my era so been listening to to the boots for a long long time since it came out. The elite Fusion is what she should try to be focusing on cuz it is much more difficult than any rock and roll

[@accendlearning2757]

Agreed mastorey1. How about Billy Cobhams’ “Quadrant Four” for starters? I’m thinking *that* may challenge her chops! 🤔

[@aschule5684]

Not aware of most the musicians here other than seeing Tal up there which was awesome, being a member of Jeff's band for as long as she was there was no rehearsal necessary for her I'm sure. Yoyoka is such an inspiration to watch. I've never seen her play anything that didn't have her smiling and loving it. She truly becomes the music! This was awesome 👍

[@davividavid]

I believe that is not Tal Wilkenfeld but rather Angeline Saris.

[@stephenhanson3647]

Props to bassist Angeline Saris!

[@stevendallman8938]

Superb performance, Yoyoka!

[@warpviix]

WOW!!!! 🔥

[@davidvalderrama1816]

Standing on shoulders, great job!

[@deepnews2929]

✨✨John Yoyoka Bonham💥💥

[@yoshiyaz5882]

👍😃

[@mrb4886]

And away we go!!!!!

[@BCT611]

I remember when this vedois only had 380 veiws. Nice to the YoYo fans come out and enjoy.

[@rickjohnson8707]

Her strength had increased as she's growing. But her feel and flo has also grown if that's possible at all ! 😮

[@user-tv2qk5vc3g]

よよかちゃん、パワーが付いて来ましたねー！good Times聴きたいです。

[@Rob-Yule]

Fantastic video with great close-ups of YOYOKA just killing it. YOYOKA always excels when surrounded by high-level pro musicians. I have never seen her outmatched in all the videos I have watched of her playing live. She is so comfortable and relaxed, regardless of whose kit she is sitting at or who she is playing with. The only flaw in this video is it needs to have the fabulous introduction of YOYOKA by Narada and the talk by YOYOKA at the end. Check out this if you have not already: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5OwioaNoa-YZpo

[@godside21]

Yoyokaちゃん。アメリカの水は合っていますか?ドンドン宝石のような人々と出会い、セッションに磨きをかけて下さい。貴女が20歳になった時、どんなスーパードラマーに成っているか将来が楽しみです❤🥁🎉

[@jnewsom1979]

kid is a superstar..... no doubt

[@user-qe9br2uc5u]

ナラダさんと親しいのですね。ギターの人の音もいい。😀（しかもナラダさんのツーバスのセットでたたかせてもらっていると。！！）

[@InfoArtistJKatTheGoodInfoCafe]

Amazing. What is (or are) the time signature(s)?

[@racebiketuner]

All of them! 😉

[@kawaguzzi2000]

ジェフ・ベックのワイヤードはLPで買って、よく聞いてました（50年近く前になるかな） 演奏してくれてありがとう！

[@teecee2146]

Jeff Beck tune, cool

[@user-wc7fd8br6r]

ジェフ・ベックムズいのに、上手く叩いてる。 音もタイトできまってます。

[@ultantierney8562]

🐰

[@MrBondobee]

出頭の原盤テープ編集を再現してるのがいいですね 当時耳で覚えた者としてはこの曲はこうでなくては！となります

[@user-xn2tm9sb9x]

そのドラミングと、👍️演奏は😃🕺ノリノリ💃です😆🎵🎵。‼️⤴️⤴️＼(^o^)／。👍️

[@No-5hairs]

カッケぇぇ…

[@Donegal62]

She’s growing up 😳

[@gadymarcus2362]

Bella/Linda.💍💍💍💍💍💍

[@ledboots5778]

ナラダさんにぜひ観てほしい

[@koma-1122]

ナラダ本人の目の前での演奏ですよ、バンドメンバーはナラダのグループです、またこのチャンネルはナラダのチャンネルです。

[@ledboots5778]

@@koma-1122失礼いたしました。名前見たら確かにそうですね。最初に映った帽子被ってる方がナラダさんでしょうかね

[@koma-1122]

@@ledboots5778 そうです、かなり体格いいですね、2ベースドラムセットはナラダの物を使っての演奏です。この日はYoyokaさんの2023年ベストヤングドラマー賞の授賞式での演奏のようです。

[@jessbutler01]

Great as usual! Who are the band members? I recognize Angeline Saris and the lead guitarist looks familiar...

[@jnewsom1979]

Check out here TOP "What is Hip" cover video . . . speechless

[@user-oo4gh7vh7x]

この子は凄い！ZEPのロバート・プラントが驚愕しただけの事はあるね。

[@user-kg3xc1gx3o]

想定通りの顔に仕上がりましたね😊

[@makoyyz3981]

ヨヨカちゃん、DW叩いてんじゃん。pearlやめちゃったんだね。なんか残念。 でもplayは流石にカッコいいね。アメリカでも頑張れ! 応援してます。

[@koma-1122]

Narada Michael Walden のセットを使わせてもらって演奏した動画です。パールとは契約していますので変えることは有りません。

[@koma-1122]

今年になって PEAL から伝説のドラムメーカーの LUDWING にエンドース契約が変更になりました。おそらく条件的にパールを上回るものだったと想像します。

[@gillesbourgeois5348]

Great drumming, the rest is a bit too smooth...lack of nasty biting sounds...

[@user-um5zt2eq7j]

陰キャラを克服しないと厳しいかも

[@koma-1122]

自宅でのカバー動画と違い最近このようなセッションで大物との共演も多くこのナラダもそうですがステージ上ではいつも静かな表情です、この動画でもコメントされていますがその謙虚さに好感を感じる人が多いですよ。大谷選手もあれほどの実績でもその謙虚さが更に評価を上げて居ると思います。

[@HIPCHIP]

Good band, good drummer. He sounded and looked like he was playing a little tight, but I think it was the micing of the kit more than anything that sounded bad. A better mic kit and the drummer becoming a little more relaxed and he will be just amazing.

[@tomokohara7165]

she

[@andrewplumb6544]

Could you have done that at just on 14. She was playing in front of the part originator on his kit. As ot happens I think the rest of the band were not staccato enough.

[@HIPCHIP]

@@andrewplumb6544 As I said, she’s a good drummer, just sounded a little tight. Perfectly natural for someone who doesn’t have a lot of experience playing in front of a live audience. Once she gets more live playing experience, and maybe a better mic kit and/or more experienced engineer, she will sound amazing. It will be interesting to see what the future brings.

[@andrewplumb6544]

@@HIPCHIP can't let that go. YOYOKA has her own KZbin channel. Please take the time to explore it. A vid you might start with to find her channel is by using the term B'z Ultra Soul 5 Yoyoka. It relates to gigging experience. On 9th Jan 2024 she was back in her regular seat at the Whisky A Go Go, Ultimate Jam Night. It is on the stage by the way.

[@meisilingg8276]

@@HIPCHIP She has been playing live for audiences for 10 years. Yes, since she was 4 years old.

[@chadrew6]

Too bad this recording is ruined by that massive ground hum that’s louder than the freaking band.

[@user-vs9je8sw3h]

叩き方が好きじゃない

[@koma-1122]

人間だから好き嫌いは当然ですね。私は初めて見て好きになれない場合はその後見ません、またコメントもわざわざしません。

[@a2000a]

端から完コピ目指してる人じゃないですし オリジネーターが喜んでるならもう言えることありませぬ

[@koma-1122]

@@a2000a おっしゃる通り

[@markmarsh27]

That was so mind-blowingly PERFECT it made me cry! Yoyoka is an amazing prodigy, she could replace Neil Peart in Rush. And that guitar player was note for note perfect! I'm gonna save this one.