Led Zeppelin - The Ocean (Cover) by Ellen, Yoyoka, Eva, Mateo.

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Our first collaboration with ‪@yoyoka_soma‬ and my friends Eva and Mateo. It was such a fun process and I enjoyed every moment of recording it. The links to their social media pages will be listed below, follow them and show them some love.
Vocals: Eva
Drums: Yoyoka
Bass: Ellen
Guitar: Mateo
Recorded at "The Tone Factory" studio in Las Vegas, NV.
Recording engineer - Johnny Gibson
Mixing engineer - Hovak Alaverdyan
Video and editing - Hovak Alaverdyan
Ellen Alaverdyan:
Facebook: / ellenplaysbass
Instagram: / ellenplaysbass
Yoyoka:
KZbin: / kaneaikaneai
Facebook: / kaneaiyoyoka
Instagram: / yoyoka_drums
Eva:
Facebook: / evayazvibezzz
Instagram: / peace.love.and.eva
Mateo:
Instagram: / broadvariety
#LedZeppelin #Ellenplaysbass #Yoyoka

[@HarborSite-7]

Yoyoka is a beast on that kit! Little Bonzo!

[@raimundwessinger9700]

he has a lot of fun while playing

[@johnslusarenko3309]

@@raimundwessinger9700 she

[@Boombah49]

After being in the music business, both education and performance, for over 65 years, and still gigging, I applaud these youngsters!! Anyone who can trade 4/4 measures with 7/8 measures and then transition into a 12/8 shuffle is doing way more than I did at their age. Bravo!!

[@gregHames-u6n]

I think the drummer used a"polyrhythmic"technique on parts of the song . Fantastic

[@janbleeker]

And that’s why drummer girl Yoyoka is in the list of the best 500 drummers all time.

[@andyp9985]

its good to see talent and hard work to make music, unlike most artist now a days, using computers for their talent of none.

[@gregHames-u6n]

@@andyp9985 Your right. I played drums with several bands since I was ten yrs. Old. Stopped for about 15 yrs. and had to do it again. I enjoyed a lot of it. Loading up, setting up, tear down, load up. That's what got me when I became 60. I miss playing for good crowds. Not the other. I love to listen and see good bands. Peace, love and, rock n roll!

[@johnnewlin1467]

Their are so many of these young bands coming up, sounding really great! Hope for rock after all 😊

[@michaelbeard5870]

More talent in 4+ minutes than in two hours of Grammy award show!

[@kirkscottohgood2175]

sadly true

[@marioraciti546]

Could not have said it better myself.

[@hectorflores8937]

You're absolutely right

[@ApoNicchio51]

once upon the time in europe was Mozart, now in thw United state is Ellen

[@turdoirishman]

👍👍👍👋👋👋

[@czarpaul01]

We all love Ellen of course, but that drummer is amazing.

[@jefferyparker4277]

yoyoka - she is amazing. check out her channel!!!

[@gageguy]

I'm a drummer. Thjs kid is on point every step of the way

[@terrywhitted2375]

He's killin' it. They're all great but he's got Bonham's feet down perfectly.

[@terryjohnson9019]

she@@terrywhitted2375

[@silenziostampa4423]

@@terrywhitted2375 She.

[@climberat1]

When our youth can kill it in a Zeppelin cover, there’s truly hope for the future.

[@shelleyroe9797]

🤘🏻AMEN 🙏🏼🤘🏻 ❤️‍🔥

[@shelleyroe9797]

My thoughts exactly!

[@astratiger1]

YES!!!!!

[@RByrne]

Yeah, and then Bieber came along

[@lcypher5579]

....so very true

[@Jeff-v2c]

Holy crap. These kids were born to play. Zero criticism. Perfection. ❤

[@nicholasarms]

You should check out Yoyoka drums skills at the age of five, she is killing it!

[@mookspook]

oh Look ANOTHER PUSS PUSS DEMOCRAT SOY BOY SPEWING TYPICAL TRUMP RHETORIC---White Dudes for Harris😂😂😂🤣😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@carlwheeler3403]

From a 65 year old Led Zeppelin fan, you guys nailed it. The Bass player was awesome !!

[@goldeneagle256]

She really are born talented. Shouldent be humanly possible to be this good only one and a half or so years since starting to learn play the bass. If she keeps it up and with her karisma i guess she could easily be better and reach longer then artists like sting

[@nomnom112]

The bass is literally as tall as her. Crazy!

[@brantworks]

She’s incredible and her joy in playing is so infectious 🤩

[@FrankHerrera-qr1mh]

Good God almighty! Real music played by real musicians. Makes me happy!!!

[@kijekuyo9494]

Go Yoyoka!!! As a bassist, I've been watching Ellen for years, and The Ocean is one of my favorite songs to play, but John Bonham's drum patterns are very tricky to pull off, especially the nuanced timing. Yoyoka nailed it.

[@jennmichelle70]

Right, these are not run of the mill songs they're covering.

[@trevorliddle9251]

Ellen and Yoyoka playing together can only result in good things.

[@hijmestoffels5171]

They can compete with maybe the best rhythm section ever in rock music: John Paul Jones and John Bonham. No small feat!

[@scottrowe533]

I had no knowledge at all about Yoyoka, the first time I watched this video, so I had no idea she's a girl. When I discovered this I nearly fell out of my chair! She bangs those skins harder (and with better timing) than any boy her age I've ever seen! Her and Ellen are a rhythm section for the ages! Thank you.

[@trevorliddle9251]

@@scottrowe533 Go and check out her YT channel. You will be amazed!

[@andrewplumb6544]

@@scottrowe533 Are you going to be lost for days down this rabbit hole. Ian Paice (the Ian Paice, Deep Purple) is on record declaring she hits harder than he does!

[@BodhiSoftMobileApps]

@@scottrowe533 Yoyoka has been killing Zep covers since before age 10. The powers of the savage once-munchkin now warrior will only continue to grow. It's going to be quite a ride.

[@Anne6621]

that little lady on the bass totally owns it !! , great little band !!

[@PaulBrown-fp6ug]

What a band!! 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@armchairzen]

That's Ellen. It's her channel. She's awesome-dorbs!

[@LifeLiver.]

the Electric Bass carries this song - young girl is on point to the tee ( JP Jones would luv this)

[@sorellman]

Yup. And she owns the channel too.

[@Wobbz9413]

I think we all know the drums carry it. But all awesome musos. Apparently this was the first take after just meeting. Incredible!

[@markanderson3870]

The bass player is a show stealer.

[@jcastellano670]

She’s just having fun and getting her groove on! This was so fun to watch!

[@onemancinema4642]

She's a true rocker.

[@marcuswilliams2051]

Drummer is AWESOME

[@LifeLiver.]

they nailed it

[@jamesburns8093]

100%

[@redrock1963]

That drumming is outstanding.

[@JohnFree007]

Yes, it is...and I have seen them all for the past 50 years

[@Popwarner-x1w]

​@@JohnFree007 did you hear Ellen's new video today. It's awesome

[@JohnFree007]

@@Popwarner-x1w Yes, outstanding.

[@ThePallidor]

She's one of the world's best drummers, not even for her age.

[@philc8575]

Top 500 drummer in the world at age 12!!!

[@gabrieldiaz2879]

I have been a Led Zeppelin Fanatic for at least 45 years and that was REALLY FANTASTIC !!!! BRAVO !!!!

[@gilessmedley619]

Me too, I’m 76 and grew up with The Beatles & The Rolling Stones, then Zep came along and blew me away - saw them live at Knebworth UK and The Beatles in Cambridge around 1965. I’m a massive Nirvana fan too - I can’t believe it’s 29 years ago Kurt died 😢

[@paulvon2378]

I love Led Zep and could say all the former members would dig these kids playing their music.

[@shellyzembo3655]

Now this is talent 😊

[@fonzireyes]

About to hit 56. Listening to Zep for 43.

[@bioniccop40]

Freaking Awesome 👏 Love It 😊

[@michaelware1164]

I know this song back and front, bass, drums, guitar. This is unbelievable I cannot fathom how great the bass playing was. The drums were clean and tight and hit those triplets on the bass drum perfectly in the pocket. Guitar and vocals also incredible. I could not believe how perfect this performance was. 10/10 A+ bruh

[@Old-Skull.]

you know that is not the real sound , no?

[@doubletake1238]

​@@Old-Skull.Huh?

[@robertmudrow8034]

@@Old-Skull. I know. They recorded the song before this.

[@janbleeker]

@@robertmudrow8034Huh?

[@qpfj]

@@janbleeker at 2:48 you can hear a recorded bass track as Ellen is playing another part. None the less, it was great.

[@electricgigolo]

Incredible drumming.

[@markosgraveyard]

Ellen never fails to put a smile on my face with how excited she gets, absolutely adore her!

[@MARC1TIM]

You can clearly see the pure joy she has for all of it

[@weepeee]

Ellen RULEZZZ💜🌹🙏🔥🔥🔥🌈🎶🌻🎵🙏☮️

[@emilychristoff9404]

Ellen kills it again!!!

[@MarshallArtz007]

Major talent!

[@rapidrecovery1545]

This is at once both one of the most amazing and most depressing things I've ever seen. The combined age of those kids doesn't come close to my age and I couldn't do any part of that with a lifetime of practice. Kids and parents should be incredibly proud. Amazing stuff young folk!

[@timothyhoffman3470]

Just find an instrument and improvise~> Its Just hand placement and motor skills!! Just try one finger at a time till you get them all to work, like you want them!! More you try to think the harder it is! So when you Improvise, you { listen to hear first thing, next you feel the music & last you think about it}.. That is improvising You just make it up as you go along! If you make a mistake doing it!~? You may want to try to make that same mistake again because it was a cool part of what you just did!! Because it all fits in anyway! Like with this~> OPEN NOTE, FRETTED NOTES, OPEN NOTE, FRETTED NOTES!! BACK AND FORTH!! ONE finger at a time! With it, a whole different Galaxy Of Music, not many have traveled too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Only two people that I know of & I am one of them!~ With it, it is impossible to hit the wrong note with that technique! And it is endless in what you can do with it! Music is like going to Outer Space~ It is endless in its place & space~ With a Bass Guitar you can use them all the way up and down the neck! ELLEN^^^ With a regular guitar the lower case strings you can do the same.. With the higher case strings you can go up to the 12th fretted.. To go higher on the neck, you need to jump up and down the strings on the higher case strings!! To OPEN NOTE, FRETTED NOTE.. It all Drop~D key you have more of the in higher case to work with.. Key of E for your tunings, you go to the 12th fretted like I stated above^^ and beyond~ There is two types of Guitar players!~> One plays someone else's music by memorizing the sheet music~ The other is in Creation Mode all the time!! By just improvising with there play! They play by Ear alone~ They don't look much at what they are doing when they place their fingers down to sound!` I learn both ways And I found my Brain is more of being wired to improvise~ With my music~ I just love coming up with something new all the time on the fly~ Try it you will like it~ You just have to pay for a little higher end guitar that sounds great & {stays in tune}. Or it will suck for you!~ Like 800.00 dollar one that is new! You can get a used one too for less! It takes "five years" for a guitar to be broken in when it is a new one.. So as you get better at it by playing everyday!! So will your guitar get better in sound every day!~ It is a win win deal!`

[@FenderFingers72]

Boy, you ain't lying. I'm 54 and I just started playing guitar.

[@brianlanders8028]

You're exactly right, I'm a little envious as well, and I'm 64 yrs old trying to get back into playing the guitar. At least no one can hear me play.

[@youwantshum9860]

@@timothyhoffman3470 man, why you have to go right a whole essay? 😂

[@waynefoote3781]

Never too late rapid......pick up an instrument or microphone and practice till you get better! DO IT!

[@MichaelLooper-k5i]

Zeppelin Rules !!!....... Robert,Jimmy,Bonzo,and John Paul are certainly flattered. Go kids.

[@leokimvideo]

We know the bass & drummer are top class, but I love the the solo. Drifted in a Page way and gave the song a final seal of approval. One thing about Jimmy Page when playing is he rarely ever played a songs solo the same way twice. He could wander off and still hold the song together. I should also say the lady singing was awesome.

[@whichgodofthousandsmeansno5306]

They all pulled it off amazingly well but I get what you are saying as far as trying to cover Page as he is a very improvisational player. Thing is he wasn't at this level at this kids age and he did nail his sound and feel and pretty much spot on to the studio version which even Page never did live. Granted Page was never trying to. He seemed to use his live performances to experiment.

[@robertakerman3570]

@@whichgodofthousandsmeansno5306 My fave Zep song. Two thumbs UP! Ellen needs to smile more(HA-ha). Yoyoka was on My mind. Perfect timing...

[@colinpatrick2815]

Jimmy could barely play. But he could barely play really, really well! This band is brilliant!!

[@cnrodriguez]

All 4 of these musicians are amazing. Also, they are all so young...can't to see what they end up doing with their talents!

[@paulvon2378]

these kids can rock

[@larryharrelson75]

This is what KZbin is about I love watching talented young musicians killing it🎉

[@martas9283]

couldn't agree more!

[@MatthewKirk-x1s]

🤗🌟

[@jstar1000]

Drummer was epic for sure, seems like a professional not some kid in a school of rock band. Ellen of course killed it, she seems so tiny compared to the others. I guess she is the youngest. So looking forward to many years of watching her develop into a monster bassist.

[@joevano]

They are all “professional” KZbinrs… Yoyoka hit it big on KZbin in 2018, has been on the Ellen show twice and has been featured in quite a few advertisements for the likes on Nike (and others).

[@toddgoldsmith1788]

Yes, Ellen is the youngest, but Yoyoka is only 12. I think the singer, Eva, is 17, and plays several instruments. Mateo, the guitarist, doesn’t share much, but I’m pretty certain he is a teen, younger than Eva.

[@Mamo878]

Yup, drummer Yoyoka is just 12 but she's good enough to play with any band or sit in on any studio session right now. She's amazing!

[@hijmestoffels5171]

What a joy to watch these extremely talented young rock stars. Cool!

[@topangus123]

Yes, YoYo is the real deal, expect epic things and a great career….

[@jdoesmath2065]

So much love for Ellen but where's the love for Mateo? His work on that Les Paul was amazing.

[@racegts]

OMG!!! That kid on the drums is absolutely KILLING IT!! Bonham would be shocked!🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@meisilingg8276]

Yoyoka is an amazing drummer. Drummer World magazine rated her in the top 500 drummers in the world.

[@eldmileti6059]

All the best skill of the kid👍🏽👍🏽

[@ThePallidor]

See any of her covers on Yoyoka Soma's channel. She's the real deal.

[@Ron4885]

Yes!! Noticed that, too. 👍

[@TheRoafer]

I believe she was the youngest person ever sponsored by Pearl. 8-9 years old? Yoyoka was far beyond a child prodigy when she was still a little girl. The videos of her from 8-9 years old are simply amazing. Ellen exudes this kind of talent. This is a great vid.

[@steveorion6185]

An interstellar performance ! At last , real music played by real people and talented musicians . Respect !!!!!!!!! 💪🙏🛸

[@whichgodofthousandsmeansno5306]

They are all rockstars but Ellen is like next level. She not only plays tight and accurate but she is having so much fun and it seems so natural. I am excited to see what happens when she gets into originals and writes her own bass lines. She just has it all even being so tiny the bass dwarfs her. She has made it difficult for anyone to complain that they struggle with guitar or bass because their hands are too small.

[@toddlavigne6441]

I agree...she'll grow into her bass eventually

[@daverawlings8813]

Totally agree about the hand-size stuff. I started with a 30" short-scale bass because my hands are small. So what did I do years later - I moved to upright with a 44" scale! Go figure...

[@iopian]

She and her Dad have a video called something like Summer Jam that is a jazzy prog-rock style original that is amazing.

[@kevinmcfarlane2752]

Following in the footsteps of Alejandra Villarreal of The Warning. 👍

[@DanOBrien-p3l]

I’m so glad to see the younger generation playing our songs. As a 70 year-old I grew up on Led Zeppelin. I know all is well now and they’re really good.❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@MrSunDevil23]

As a HUGE Zeppelin fan I am glad to see young kids enjoying quality music-not to mention the talent that they have. Good job kids-keep it up and I am sure you will have a good musical future.

[@zeeman3684]

!

[@AwesomeEricD]

The groove on that kid at the drums is AWESOME !!!!

[@scottbayliss3497]

She is phenomenal! Head over to her channel & take a dive into a few of her 250+ vids if you havent already 🤙🏼

[@jerryhollis8155]

Just watched this again. And holy smokes!!!!!

[@marine-001]

you said it. the great Yoyoka

[@emanuelmota7217]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpLIf61ogNCkl9k

[@pleasepermitmetospeakohgre1504]

Yes he is.

[@hoosierfatha]

great cover all did excellent.. but Yoyoka gave me chills, her timing is perfect and she has the Bonham shuffle down... She's a monster Drummer....

[@manonthemoog]

She??

[@silvereagle20082]

Ellen has so much JOY in her HEART and it comes through in the Music

[@lancesteele9719]

I bought Zeppelin's "Houses of the Holy" album in 1973 and still have it today......one of my favorites ! It makes this old rocker feel really good that the music he grew up with is still popular and is being played so well by such talented young people !! You guys totally rock !!

[@stevehope6283]

Face it we grew up spoiled musically and the fact these kids are killing it brings a much needed smile to this old man's face!!✌️💜🎶

[@dodeamoroto5942]

amazing kids

[@electric8668]

It's my favorite LZ Album

[@Blend-25]

as a Zep fan from way way back, I have to say that I get annoyed at imitators BUT holy smokes! You guys KILLED IT!! INSANELY AWESOME!!

[@paulsmith8212]

Yep! Agreed

[@ryankelly369]

These kids aren't imitators. They're curators. ;) Gives me hope for the future of music.

[@bigpoppa5732]

No comparison.Keep practicing, kids

[@thomaskauser8978]

Spot on ! Check the drummer for lead in his shoes. Wow.

[@tex9464]

Well said🤙🤙🤙

[@jimsim777]

Ellen and Yoyoka = dream rhythm section, two of the best!

[@Marcus_C51]

Yeah I was thinking the same thing, powerful and precision in spades!

[@Marcus_C51]

@@jimsim777 Indeed-my favorite rhythm section working right now is Akane/drums and Misa/bass in Band-Maid (phenomenal!) but Ellen and Yoyoka are really close already. So crazy! (Jimmy Page has come and seen them, he loves Akane's drumming, Misa's bass tone is one of the best I've heard. Here's a taste of what they can do if you're interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKGkiqGMf71sebs

[@gracyvuna7848]

The way Ellen is having fun with her bass is delightfull!!!❤

[@lrowlands53]

Crazy accurate drums and it goes without saying Ellen is a monster. The other two are awesome also. So good, so good. Thanks you beautiful musicians.

[@joestrat2723]

It's damn hard to keep up with Bonham's bass drum work, this kid's a boss.

[@georgecarlin2879]

Her name is Yoyoka Soma from Hokkaido , Japan. Check out this young lady cover Zep's Good Times Bad Times, Burn - Deep Purple and Sunshine of your love and Rosanna by Toto. Mindblown.

[@JohnDoe-jc3cl]

I noticed that bass foot too ! 👍

[@Jayell61]

@@georgecarlin2879 absolutely! She's AMAZING!!!

[@Mr.Ekshin]

@@JohnDoe-jc3cl - Her triplets are spot on.

[@AShorewalker]

The drummer has great skills! The band is tight as well. 👏

[@charlesdavis2913]

The beauty and innocence of childhood is amazing. God bless you all

[@1Daddoz1]

Super tight! Love it! 🤘😎🤘

[@88spaces]

The person playing the drums is outstanding.

[@janbleeker]

That’s why the drummer girl is in the Top 500 drummers all time. She is called Yoyoka, search for her .

[@UFOROX]

Yep😊

[@emanuelmota7217]

Yoyoka Soma. Check out her videos. She's amazing. Probably the best 12 year old drummer in the world.

[@cosmicafrica]

They are all outstanding. I just love how cool the bass player is.

[@emanuelmota7217]

@@cosmicafrica Of the four here, the only one who is "outstanding" is the drummer. The singer is actually below-par, IMHO.

[@rickferreira7184]

The little bass player and drummer are outstanding! Great job, everyone !!!

[@TheGuitologist]

Id pay admission to watch this band do a full set.

[@3rdstone1]

Damn, just found this. Yoyoka and Ellen performing together was bound to happen. The level of talent among these young musicians is just ridiculous. Everytime I hear Yoyoka drumming on a Zep song it's crazy how "Bonham-esque" her playing feels. And little Ellen just grooving like there's no tomorrow. Also, I always felt that a female talented singer like this girl works great covering Zep songs. And of course excellent guitar playing here as well.

[@j.lietka9406]

Yoyoka? Is that the drummers name? Who is the lady singer? Thank you 🤓

[@robertwendel7920]

They're all great. The girl nails Plant. Well done to all ❤❤❤

[@Dan-zq5wt]

I can’t believe how sophisticated, in the pocket and groovy this cover is from kids this young. Zep were the greatest, grooviest hard rock band of all time and this song shows their absolute mastery and these kids not just nailed it but did it more justice than adult Zep cover bands I’ve heard. And on top of that they have charisma to boot! I’m blown away. The future of music is bright if we can just get these 4 in the popular music world. I’m also a Dad and a massive Zep fanboy, so this really touches my heart and soul. Your parents are so proud!

[@jamesschaidt1096]

Yeah...they are rockstars and once they start writing their own material they're gonna light the world on fire ! 🎼😀🤟

[@gilessmedley619]

@@jamesschaidt1096 - Poo-tin wants to do that 😢

[@chicklets4ever51]

@@gilessmedley619 No, that would be "Joe Biden" and the rest of the Western ruling class

[@SounderAU]

OMG! How cute is Ellen playing with the big kids!!! What a little legend. Great performance.

[@derekdangerfield187]

Yoyoka is 12, so I guess you can say Ellen is playing with the big kids. 😉

[@jerm8146]

I see two possibilities here: 1) Ellen and Yoyoka get together and form the greatest rock band in the world. Or 2) They each go off on their own and create the two greatest bands in the world. I honestly don’t knew which I’d prefer but the future of music appears to be safe in the hands of these awesome kids!

[@arowberry]

Great! That drummer had it so happening. Loved it all

[@stooge81]

Keep the classics alive, kids! You crushed it! 👍

[@spydude38]

This right here proves that there is still hope for real music. Fantastic! And Yoyoka beating those drums like they owe her money.

[@wilfredom2002]

Rock will never die.. as long as talented kids pay attention..

[@sleepy4x]

I thought exactly the same!

[@betao_lenda]

@@sleepy4x talented kids helping save the world!

[@chrislira3574]

Bingo!!

[@BenState]

and someone drops 60K on the gear.

[@syrius1]

Yeah! And there are more kids to see like Ale Villareal from The Warning, Ashley Suppa from Plush or Daisy Pepper among others, this generation will resuscitate Rock to its former glory (I hope)

[@Gibsncis]

They are all very good, but the DRUMMER is killing it!

[@meisilingg8276]

She has been drumming since she was 2 years old. Her family moved from Japan to the USA to help her drumming career.

[@Gibsncis]

It sure paid off in spades! I have been playing lead guitar for nearly 50 years. And I have always said that you can get by with average guitarist. But if you don't have a great drummer and singer, you are screwed!

[@davidhughes4448]

Completely agreed.

[@randyswanson6912]

It's a she? Wow

[@janbleeker]

@@randyswanson6912 Yes, called Yoyoka. And she started drumming even before 2 yo: 18 months 😮

[@cobyporschifer221]

There hope for the Human race. God bless these young Rockers ! 🤘

[@kiphowland4660]

this band just makes me smile. The young girl with the bass and the young man on drums are really dialed in. Fantastic performance !

[@markdecker6190]

Young girl actually, her name is Yoyoka from Japan. Look her up on YT

[@timothybruneau4173]

Same here, you can't help but smile watching this, and the little girl on the bass is great! She tickles me every time I watch this.

[@myketripp3838]

My thoughts exactly!

[@carlossanchez6096]

The drummer is a Girl from Japan.

[@scottbehl216]

Both girls lol

[@jimmyshekelstein1133]

This is the coolest thing I've seen in years. This band is so tight. You guys need to be on the main stage somewhere.

[@gbulmer]

Jimmy, I hope this makes you even happier (I am a Yoyoka fan) ... That was the first time Yoyoka (drums 12yo) had ever played with Ellen (bass 9yo), Eva (vocals) and Mateo (guitar). Ellen had rehearsed twice with Mateo but only once with Eva. That session was in Las Vegas. Yoyoka was visiting from Hokaido, Japan with her Dad. The audio was one, continuous, unedited take, mixed by Ellen's Dad. YoYoka always wants one continuous audio, and preferably one video, take (she uses 3 static cameras at home). She plays live a _lot,_ so playing in one take is normal for her. Yoyoka and Ellen later recorded a Q&A with Hovak, Ellen's Dad. Hovak set the scene, then asked Yoyoka and Ellen to explain what they thought about the session. Yoyoka understands, but does not speak much English. Yoyoka said something like, she _"caught the mood and the atmosphere"_ in the room, she _"was kinda catching all the energy"_ then she _"knew what she can do for the group":_ _ELLEN & YOYOKA Q&A_ kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJTKo2afd9NrndU (12m7s to 15m46s) Best Wishes. ☮ --------------- Depending on your musical tastes, Yoyoka _might_ have something: kzbin.infovideos or kzbin.infoplaylists Maybe her _Led Zeppelin Cover_ playlist kzbin.info/aero/PLdRIgHiqkWWYwCQFLsXzXcNdaUAHwtHZF Maybe her: _Yoyoka Drum Cover_ playlist kzbin.info/aero/PLdRIgHiqkWWbf6r83PokACwV5gqIVv9vs She co-wrote "Sparkling" (first track?) I like it, but it's not to everyone's taste, It's quite "Dream Theatre meets Rush" 'Classic Rock' with a band in a studio, all one audio take: eg. Deep Purple, Free, Europe, Van Halen, Ozzy Osbourne, _YOYOKA's 12th Birthday Session_ kzbin.info/aero/PLdRIgHiqkWWahmjBhCmEMPWsK8rIFZZBc _Robert Plant_ enjoyed Yoyoka's solo drum cover of Led Zeppelins "Good Times, Bad Times". He enjoyed it partly because she was enjoying herself so much. He also appreciated her ability: _Good Times Bad Times LED ZEPPELIN Cover_ kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmnMioGQmrKAkJI (there are two versions) Yoyoka _almost_ drops a drum stick, but she recovers without missing the beat. So she laughs and plays on. 😀 If you like cute kids, Yoyoka started making her ”YOYOKA” Drum Course at 6yo (she's self taught from 2yo): kzbin.info/aero/PLdRIgHiqkWWZqc7ZIRD_XfGHhXclYui3Y some have English subtitles. 😂

[@georgecraig4286]

Amen!!

[@chrisowens1021]

The bass player is killing it

[@brokenmarbles70]

Ellen and that drummer was kicken ass wow, the whole band was good, so cool seeing the new generation playing the classics

[@waynelynch9557]

The drummers name is Yoyoka she's 12 and they played awesome together hope its not the last time.

[@stimpy_thecat]

You can't have this kind of musicianship with the computerized garbage that passes for "music" these days. So yeah, the classics would be played a lot. 🙃

[@alphagt62]

@@stimpy_thecat exactly, musicians play these old tunes because all you need to play modern music is a pile of computer crap. There is no challenge in playing this new stuff, if you want to challenge yourself you’ve got to get back to the classics!

[@boerplaas388]

This vocalist is flipping AWESOME. Great voice. Serious contender.

[@Daniel-wh5ys]

Singer is flat

[@wesmartyn3829]

Let's not dismiss that young drummer.

[@mr.intensity2685]

All these reaction videos out there...I want to hear from Robert Plant!

[@rickjason215]

They are obviously using effects on her voice. It is heavily doctored.

[@louisbonilla6780]

I love her voice and her body movements - very sexy!

[@ollyalme]

That Drum&Bass backline is impressively steady. You can build all kinds of things on top of a solid foundation like that. Well done!

[@340rps]

Yoyoka has been world class drummer since age 9 It was obvious by age 6 where she was headed.

[@erniegibbs4002]

She nailed the vocals.Can u imagine how hard that would be?

[@sierragold]

Yoyoka is a beast on the drums! And so professional-- a total pro!

[@Musician-Lee]

I’m so blown away by Ellen and Yoyoka especially, however the whole band is amazing. Such a difficult piece!

[@indiansfever11]

This was a favorite song of my father and I. He passed in July of 2020. Thanks for bringing back the fond memories of my dad and I listening to this classic Zeppelin jam. Rock on! 🤘

[@RichardDupre]

These young very talented musicians playing a song 50 years old! Led Zeppelin songs will never die! Very awesome job!

[@kjaze]

That drummer's pocket is a canyon! Bass player heaven

[@michaelwalker7570]

Ellen and Yoyoka. Hope they become lifetime friends.

[@tommitchell4570]

They are both gonna make a shit ton of money with this kind of talent

[@pattio2437]

Fantastic drummer! I love the singer, perfect voice for this song.

[@hawlikd]

The little girl playing bass is rocking it! She is so cute!

[@jerryhollis8155]

Drummer killed it!!!! Great job to all!

[@brianlingg5518]

Her name is Yoyoka. She has her own KZbin channel. She's a drumming machine.

[@340rps]

@@brianlingg5518 The reincarnation of John Bonham

[@themanontheedge2243]

You find me an amazing musician and I'll find you a Chinese kid who is much better.

[@PierreRanger-QC]

@@themanontheedge2243 She's Japanese....

[@momtenjillian987]

That brought tears to my eyes. Here's to a lifelong love of performing for these kids. ENCORE 🤘❤🤘

[@barryispuzzled]

The bass and drums work so well together. They both have great feeling for rhythm. If you didn't know the drummer was 12 years old you'd guess this was a top professional.

[@TOMMIETR7]

i think, she just may be, the worlds best! she is AMAZING!!!

[@will2Collett]

John Paul Jones . . . oh, that's Ellen. Your band is soo cool guys. Nice job. No fakes, just straight ZEPPELIN.

[@virgiliovenditti6976]

Incredible! Full respect for these super ultra young musicians that play... Led Zeppelin in 2022!!! World is not lost, afer all! :) V.

[@sandyherman5023]

Unreal, the little girl on the drums just smoked EVERY drum cover of The Ocean I have ever seen. Here hold my juice box while I play this set.... All 4 prodigies and Ellen's big smile puts a bow on top. OUTSTANDING

[@janbleeker]

The little girl on drums is in the Top 15 female drummers all time 😉. Search for Yoyoka and you will find lots of ‘Bonzo’s’.

[@Dana-wq5tp]

I thought it was boy. I'll have to check her videos out.

[@BenjWarrant]

"...the little girl on the drums just smoked EVERY drum cover..." Yeah, she does that. Watch her cover of Deep Purple's _Burn._

[@alteredaustin1]

Except for playing the song completely wrong.

[@michaelt3308]

HOW DARE YOU ASSUME HER GENDER!!

[@johnsenior478]

The talent here is mind boggling.

[@Gregc63]

That drummer absolutely murdered it coming out of the break! Absolutely outstanding! As a huge Led Zeppelin fan, all I can say is BRAVO! 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻

[@RubenGarcia-nn1vq]

That's probably one of the best covers I've heard in a long time!! You kids Rock!!

[@samjordan3766]

I LOVE seeing Ellen with a band full on jamming. It gives a great chance to showcase her talent. The drummer is great too. Makes a killer rhythm section!

[@funinthesun622]

Wow, what incredible talent in that room !

[@cayankeelord3730]

OMG !!! I didn't know Ellen & Yoyoka had found each other and did this ! Both prodigies. I hope to see a lot more of them working with each other. Two of the most talented young people I have seen in a long time.

[@machavez00]

How about “Driven to Tears?”

[@christianbrix4311]

What a fantastic cover. At first I thought I would be leaving a comment about how great the drummer is, but this is superb talent from all 4 of you. Glad to see some young people still appreciate good music! (I'm 'only' 40, so this is also before my time. I used to also be in the minority when I listened to this in the 90s)

[@ricardokoerner]

Nice! The Bass Guitarist is TOP! and the little John Bonham is fantastic. Little Page and and Miss Plant are very good too!!! Very Nice Band, really good cover👍👏👏👏

[@johnanderson9765]

I can't get enough of this! They're all so talented, and The Ocean is my favorite Led Zeppelin song.

[@rhoodj]

I can not believe they can teach a 50 years old person.. They are way better..

[@dagmarpfalz1363]

Great❤it shakes my 72 years old bones. Ellen I love you, and your mates too. Greetings from an old hippy lady from Germany❤❤❤

[@paulread4886]

Wow that little bass player Ellen did a great job. Youngest tight rhythm section I have seen. Zep boys would approve . Well with Yayoko you cant go wrong.

[@RonTimmonsM1]

The sheer happiness on her face when she plays is absolutely amazing. Props to all of you!! Great job 👍

[@1956tojo]

I've been in music for just shy of 60 years you guyz...... BRAVO.... Very nicely done, and they'd all be proud of you....

[@nsidor1234]

Fantastic 👍 As a lifelong Zep head I love seeing younger folks rock out to the classics...

[@alfonsoPina]

The original used to be my favorite...Used to be. Love this performance.

[@rickh4971]

Rock and roll will live forever thanks to awesome kids like these.

[@maramé.r]

Wow. The best music is made without a DAW or plugin in sight. So many talented young musicians around today

[@joevano]

Way more awesome than I was expecting and I was expecting awesome! Great job everyone!

[@Glen.Black.]

YOU GUYS ROCK! It was so much fun meeting all of you and watching this live. First recording session I ever attended! You forgot to mention that everyone (except YOYOKA) was from the "School Of Rock" in Las Vegas. I loved how you all got along together, not always the case with musicians. Especially loved watching YOYOKA and Ellen being goofy and acting like kids. You all have made life long friends. And thanks to Hovak (Ellen's Dad) for arranging all of this and including YOYOKA. You did a great job on the filming, editing and well, just everything!

[@EllenPlaysBass]

Thank you Glen ❤️

[@rrdner5700sbcglob]

I put on headphones and Ellen came booming through! For her at that age to be completely competent, never loose her place and totally loving it like she did...awesome Ellen! And Yoyoka has nothing to prove. At 12 years old she is as good as any professional. Well done all the way guys! Mateo and Eva excellent work!

[@RichardWortman-su8cn]

They know how to rock! They are all kicking it!

[@whitedog510]

Not an easy song to sing. Vocals did great.

[@GTASynch]

Spectacular. I remember when Yoyo was younger than Ellen is now, doing Zeppelin covers. What a great and wonderful collaboration. Great to see how fast Ellen is moving up through music.

[@92548dannyt]

Just ran across Ellen today for the first time, Yoyoka, I've been watching for years, first time for Eva and Mateo. Then I came across this. WOW!!!!!! Kids now days, born with instraments in their hands. WOW!!!!!!!

[@wassupdoc2780]

Great job kids! Drummer kicked butt! Everyone did fantastic! You all are going places! Keep it up!

[@bryanfouts287]

This is one of my favorite Zeppelin songs and I’ve seen so many bands cover this song live and they haven’t come close to how good this was. So impressed