Lisa Bella Donna Live Performance At The Brooklyn Synth Expo

[@xixi9152]

I watched this 2 years ago just as the pandemic kicked in and I was stunned. To this day I still remember every note of it. I have been an average solo guitarist for over 20 years and I have always lurked on synths and modular synthesis and fiddled around with gear. When I watched this performance I was filled with respect for Lisa and something changed inside me. I had to get deeper and get really serious about it. I worked my a$$ off during the lockdown and did not even take time to breath for two long years. Now I finally saved enough money to aquire a Moog Matriarch as I was completely sold on the synth. And this time, I am not willing to let it stand in the studio whil it is taking dust and not making awesome music with it. I also took extensive music theory classes during this period (in the night after work from home) and I analysed her pieces and style harmonically and rythmically. Today I finally ordered that Synth and I am so excited. I can't wait to pay honour & respect to this piece of creative art. Thank you Lisa for being such an inspiring human being. And thanks Bob for making history. You give people's lives purpose and meaning. God Bless you all.

[@LisaBellaDonnaMusic]

Thank you for sharing this. God bless you too. Wishing you the best with your journeys through music and sound.

[@ramencurry6672]

In Lisa we trust

[@matteogazzolo1]

If it weren't recorded no one could believe she does it all with one synth only and on the fly. Not only she is an amazing musician, but the taste, the passion, the dedication, the knowledge... Lisa Belladonna is unbelievable. God bless you!

[@HotStrange]

The Matriarch is amazing and I can’t wait to get mine. But what really makes me happy is seeing everyone appreciating the genius of Lisa Bella Donna. She’s just amazing.

[@sjrproductions8984]

Lisa Bella Donna is my favourite synthesist ever. I just can’t get enough of this performance. Also no patch cables used on this synth and what she does with it is just incredible. She is superb. If I won the lottery my first move would be to pay Lisa whatever it took to give me music lessons.

[@dazeja]

One freakin synth!!!!!!!!! Can you believe it. I would pay a lot to see this in concert and it's one person, one synth,

[@H4NDCRAFTED]

Best advert for a synth I’ve ever seen!

[@DJMikeron]

Action speaks louder than words . This is what we need on you tube . We all know what filters and Oscilators do so talk less and play more like Lisa. Haven’t seen anyone handle a Moog as good since rick Wakeman and kieth Emerson .

[@kpereszczak]

This is just amaizing ❤ no patching, only one synth, unbelievable...

[@mrfett]

This is one of the best synth performances I’ve ever seen on YT. Truly inspiring!

[@ambientandroid25]

It really is and it's cost me 2k :)

[@Towy2012]

@@ambientandroid25 I bought one - but what should I say - it doesn't sound as this one Lisa is playing :-)

[@ambientandroid25]

@@Towy2012 haha same. She’s a genius. I sold mine and bought an Access Virus. Much easier! Take care Jens.

[@kgbinfo]

Lisa is the best.

[@DestinationUnknown4x4]

@@Towy2012 Looks like she's added a couple pedals as well on the side of the synth. Possibly a strymon from the looks of it.

[@Boris_Chang]

You also need to take into consideration she’s not playing presets and tweaking them. I can only imagine the notion of being able to think in multiple dimensions and just know what control movements create what kinds of sounds-all through a half-hour performance. She’s like: okay, I’ll twist this knob and get more chirp, and this knob up will make it sound like bells but with an envelope like “whup whup whoop whoop whooop whooop whooooooooop whAAAAaaaaaaaaa. She doesn’t need a cheat sheet or anything-it’s all coming out of her head. I can’t wait to spend my lunch money for the next two years on one of these babies.

[@djalexia]

Boris Chang Lisa is an amazing artist and a very creative mind- most of all comes out of her heart ❤️. I root for Lisa!

[@MikkelGrumBovin]

This performance is about the most beautiful thing i ever heard ! Im litterally FLABBERGASTED !

[@troelsknudsen253]

It's a great performance but I don't think there's any point in giving her cool points for not using presets, it's very much a computer musician sort of perspective it seems like. She's a musician that practiced her craft which is commendable but that's just barrier of entry stuff for live performers, and has been for centuries. It's what comes out the speakers that matters not the gear or how she chooses to play it.

[@MikkelGrumBovin]

@@troelsknudsen253 you lost me completely

[@birdseyebeats]

I don’t think she’s thinking a lot, I think that she’s just done it so much that the choices happen subconsciously, and she’s totally free to express what she wants through the synth in real time as she feels it, and then she gets input from the synth and the sounds she’s playing, which causes her to express more and different things, kinda like a feedback loop between her and her instrument. At least that’s how it looks to me 🤷🏻‍♂️ can’t say for sure

[@BougieButler]

God I love this woman. The synthesis, the hand motions, the overall dedication to her craft :)

[@HotStrange]

Phantom don’t be a dick

[@paantimo]

@@phantommagnolia She's not, and neither are you.

[@paantimo]

@@phantommagnolia All women are women.

[@paantimo]

@@phantommagnolia See. It's never too late to learn.

[@paantimo]

@@phantommagnolia Well I trust the WHO and the APA.

[@FoamSquatch]

I am a bassist that is dabbling into Synth's. Watching Lisa Bella Donna improvise like this is truly awe inspiring. The knowledge she has for her instrument outstanding. Understanding exactly what each knob will do the the sound to keep things cohesive and moving is a true talent. In other words, Lisa Bella Donna is Rad!

[@chazinko]

Absolutely wonderful - such inspiring music! Thank you and all power to you as you continue on your amazing musical journey!

[@sergedinatale7241]

I can't express how much respect I feel for Lisa Bella Donna after watching this - her performance is simply awe inspiring. I recently purchased a Matriarch and I'm embarrassed to say I thought it was not very versatile and quite underwhelming...until I saw this...now I know it's me and that there is a long journey of learning and exploration ahead. How cool would it be to watch her play live?

[@augustinehernandez8072]

A Goddess of frequencies within frequencies is what Lisa Bella Donna is. Absolutely amazing. Thank you for tuning up my brain. Life is good again.

[@flobama7200]

a MASTER at work right here! We’re all incredibly lucky that Lisa exists & does what she does. Endless inspiration

[@palindromial]

Fat oscillators, fast arpeggios, filter sweeps. Perfection. The essence of electronic music. Thank you!

[@prestidee]

Incredible prestation, it's incredible creativity and total technical mastery of this fantastic instrument that is the Matriarch, Congrats !

[@woodswalker88]

I feel I need 4 or 5 synths to carry a performance. Astonishing how she can get this much sound out of ONE synth. Lisa, you are my new Synth Idol!!

[@WoolwichHouseStudio]

Shows what this instrument can do in the hands of a professional. It's seductive to think that solutions can found in that next piece of gear. But this shows the potential in really mastering an instrument.

[@nollidnagrom7976]

I love the way she starts to move when she finds that specific sound that speaks to her on that primal level, it reminds me of myself.

[@jt_via]

Such an incredible performance! She inspires me to keep going!

[@davebetts900]

I'm sat here mouth and eyes wide open with amazement of the beautiful sounds she brings out of this synthesiser. I have no words for how happy my ears and senses are right now. Lisa......thank you for giving me this experience 🙏

[@ambientandroid25]

20:18 one if the most mesmerising patch I think I have ever heard from a synth. I've heard something similar on a Talk Talk song. Tomorrow Started. RIP Mark Hollis.

[@dtreestudio]

AWESOME creativity! Expressing oneself, reaching out and touching the uncharted lands on a mystical and musical journey. Thank you! You are one of the GREATS!

[@angrykoolaidman]

I am an absolute sucker for all those arpeggiated chords the entire 14th minute. Gorgeous.

[@johnniecristaldi]

Another epic performance from a true master with an incredible synth. Lisa Bella Donna ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!

[@vernduff]

Such a happy place to be. Thanks for inviting us.

[@kitesurfingtravels3522]

Fantastic! I can’t believe how it is possibile to create this music without a computer/presets! Incredible

[@SONICrider]

Cool - love many sounds, 9:38 is my fav atm... Can't wait to play the Matriarch which is landing soon at the studio \0/

[@mikemoller5259]

Thankyou Moog For Creating This Wonderfull Opportunity , I Really Like Watching Lisa Bella Donna Perform Live .

[@PacifierMusic]

Lisa is a true artist. Absolutely amazing control and creativity. Love it.

[@urzathehappy72]

This makes me so happy! I never heard anyone else play anything i liked on the grandmother, just all harsh noise, until now. Wow i loved this!

[@Sigibear1960]

Best Matriarch demo. Amazing synth played by amazing musician. Thanks Lisa, you’re the best 😍

[@steveagpawa5197]

13:26 - 15:33 is pure synth magic! The melody is super smooth and brings so many feelings!

[@febed01]

As I was getting high with the sound I imagined a duet Lisa Bella Donna & Steve Vai !!!

[@1Cyberix]

Truly amazing. Technical and musically. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you and thank you.

[@chadduncan9716]

I don’t know how many times I have watched videos of Lisa playing the Matriarch and Grandmother. All I know is that I want this synth! I’ve wanted to find a synth that I could learn and take out and play a set with nothing but one synth and some pedals. Now, to not only purchase this beast of a synth. But I’d love to have an ounce of talent that Lisa has. Thank you for another amazing performance that still to this day stands up just as amazing as it did when first uploaded.

[@stefan3112]

Synth Art at Art at its finest. Thanks for sharing.

[@strangersun7721]

Such a wonderful performance. Can't count the number of times I've watched it.

[@spunicunifait2697]

Damn, I can hit the like button only once.

[@tomas_horn]

her passion to the music is unparalleled

[@epilogueepilogue34]

At 12:13, it's such a wonderfull tribute of the classical harmony. Bravo!

[@ambientandroid25]

Totally !!

[@channel8-bit433]

I can't love this enough! She is great and so inspiring!

[@RaddMann3]

I'm just sitting here amazed at what you can get out of that synth! Awesome! So cool!

[@iharjula]

This must be the most unbelievable synth performance I've ever seen!

[@soweird7899]

Wooooow. Incredible! Just found her and can't get enough. If I had those skills I don't think I'd ever stop jamming.

[@pillsburymusic]

If you never stop jamming, you'll get skills like that :)

[@PrimaudiaRecord]

That was a real treat, wonderful performance and infinitesimal skill.

[@nemasis3134]

Sounds like music from another world.

[@forestine_]

She is SO into this and it's really joyful.

[@roland4507]

Amazing Performance and what a fantastic Synth. She is right. We live in good times for analog Lovers. And I am one. So many great Synth came out or back. And much more to come I hope.

[@franslemaire-micado]

So surprizing and life …❤️😲🎼😲❤️

[@pageljazz]

When I watch most modular synth players, I'm usually impressed by things like timbre and form, etc., but I don't usually notice things like technical skill. When I do, it's usually someone knowing the hardware well enough to manipulate tones and textures so easily. This is different. In addition to all the above, she has some serious keyboard chops. The opening lick, where she uses the portamento knob to control the slide so precisely... Well, I'd have to practice that. That level of technical skill combined with her limitless imagination is magical. It approaches genius.

[@elyot4010]

She's one of the best! I hope I can make mine sound like that one day

[@jamessusbilla]

amazing. best performance i've seen on a synth. thank *YOU* Lisa Bella Donna.

[@BoardgameBaker]

If I ever reach half of her skill level I’ll be more than happy. Amazing performance!

[@jontip]

Such a breathtaking performance Lisa, thank you.

[@Youcannotbeserious]

Stunning performance and understanding of the Matriarch, w/o even any patch cable. Immagine how she would do it if those were included….

[@bitbe6152]

I hope that some day I'll be able to play like that 😮

[@MiloCarrete]

Practice practice

[@igorveprev9178]

Thank you! So amazing! I'm happy to find you on KZbin!

[@lucianocatarin9176]

One of very best performance live on synth ever

[@brianbrill]

A true master of the medium. Very inspiring to watch.

[@soundethersinfo135]

So many sounds in a great flowing impro!!

[@larrymonteleone1789]

I truly adore this woman! Such passion and fire!!!!

[@davidfalconmusic]

What a stunning performance!

[@ginociancio1]

I'm going to get one of the grandmother I had the phatty, and the memory moog and the source but this is a beautiful thanks 🎼👍

[@enzoferrera8178]

Employee owned and operated in the USA Asheville North Carolina, I love that!

[@glyndarby1715]

Wow, she is amazing, I have never heard of Lisa before but I certainly have now, I have been into synths since 1977 and this is the best performance have ever seen and believe me I have seen a lot. Cheers Glyn.

[@HotStrange]

Definitely check out the rest of her work. She’s an under appreciated genius. I think I’ve loved everything I’ve seen from her.

[@tomas_horn]

Lisa, you sure know how to turn knobs and play a keyboard...absolute dedication. Respect

[@letMeSayThatInIrish]

Best Synthesizer performance I've ever heard.

[@TimoEngelvaart]

This is just so good. Thanks for this amazing performance

[@vaniarouleau968]

Omg I'm crying! This is so good!

[@keysthomas1966]

Got me too She's in total control of electric signal... like she lets it almost disappear... and then brings it back PERFECTLY amazing

[@abraaoalcantara1586]

Just phenomenal. Thank you Lisa!

[@enzoferrera8178]

Such a great understanding of sound in this performance!

[@aero2graph]

Great performance, especially from minutes 14 onwards. Bravo!

[@rfphotoart5459]

Next level...brilliant!

[@KarlMiller-DjKarl]

Yeah...! I am glad I found her music... I just love the syntheses being created... I think I just evolved forward on a evalutionary scale after listening to it... ☮️🔥

[@keysthomas1966]

Exactly I hear what that FREAKING MATRIARCH can do, but really what all synths can do

[@BlueAltitudes]

Man, first off, that was incredibly awesome and blew my mind as to what a synth can do. The part from 16:35-16:45 reminds me of some of the craziness from a band called Persefone's album Aathma from, I believe, "Stillness is Timeless". I'm going to take the foray into the synth world one day and I think this may very well be my way in to start a new path of musical wonder. Thanks for the absolutely solid performance!

[@GenuineHeather]

One woman, one synthesizer, zero patch cables. Astonishing artistry and expertise. Oh, and I'm buying a Matriarch tomorrow. 'Nuff said.

[@latexgeneration]

At about 8 minutes in it dawned on me that she’s not even patching! She’s quite fantastic.

[@ambientandroid25]

As I'm waiting for my Matriarch.........I come here to remind myself why it's worth the wait. The best live demo and perfermance of any synth ever!

[@longfade]

No words, really. Made me giddy as hell the whole way through though. What a performance.

[@PitchAccurate]

What a great performance, as always!...Lovely sounding piece of kit

[@BrendanIsMakingASongAWeek]

This is just so rad I can’t even.

[@mick3950]

Fantastic synth perfectly played,analogue is king

[@HotStrange]

Digital is amazing as well. This synth in particular is king.

[@kwaping]

What a great variety of sounds, and artfully played. Imagine what this pair could do with a few patch cables!

[@yotrakzproductions7324]

Lisa is the ish yall. Love everything you do😎

[@jimmythevoice8716]

this women is amazing

[@turtlemouth]

I've only started learning synth but when I saw Lisa play I said, "I want to do that!" She made me buy a Matriarch.

[@Outdoorshuntingshooting]

what she physically dragged you into store and said buy that or else? lol.

[@steveg219]

she is just freakin amazing

[@triplebacon1]

Synth GODDESS!!!! Lisa Bella Donna that was super cool!!!

[@sillyjrnvideos]

Some wonderful sounds here for sure!

[@tobydurrant4035]

You are so talented, thank you for sharing.

[@tjontheroad]

Brilliant and inspiring. Well done.

[@martinneal5240]

I think this is the very best thing I have seen her play. Its a magician and master at work on a Magical machine. Thanks, I have never heard so many exciting musical sounds on a synth before.

[@janetcraft]

Wonderful music. Wish I was there to watch this show.🤗🌙

[@wilfig]

She really gets the most out of Moog hardware.

[@channel8-bit433]

So inspiring!

[@holgR]

you are a fantastic musician

[@Shmynkellbonkenstein]

Whoa, very warm and cozy sound

[@denovaire]

Beyond awesome

[@keysthomas1966]

WHY DO MOOGS MAKE ME CRY? Because Im watching and HEARING someone literally JUGGLING an electronic signal, like she's part of the signal path... ... its a living instrument.

[@Last-Letters]

The price

[@keysthomas1966]

@@Last-Letters U aint lied yet!!!