MONO | Fender Sessions | Fender

In the latest episode of Fender Sessions, we took a trip to China with MONO to hear them perform "Kanata" and "Ashes in the Snow" and talk about their music ideology over the past 25 years.
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[@Johnnybananass-_]

I etched for mono on a show and I learnt a whole new level of real precision in tone and approach, Takaakira hired 4 fender twins then spent an hour with them all lined up listening to each one and singling them out until he had picked the one , he spoke mostly in Japanese but would use hand signs to describe what he was hearing with different pedals on, he played an almost religious set to me, it was meditative and contemplative and so emotional and just when I thought it was this soft musical journey hey let off his seat and was hammering his jazz master and hitting pedals and the noise was like what I imagine being inside the eye of a hurricane ,. it was ON ANOTHER LEVEL , ive been guitar tech for maybe 100+ bands over 30 years and no band has ever had an experience on me for with me like MONO. I didn't know there work before the show so im not a fanboy but as I packed down that night I knew looking into the people quietly preparing themselves to go home , everyone else was in the same space I was, liken had all as a group been ushered through this experience but we all travelled it on our own inside (a shared isolated personal experience I guess) and how their music effected us was our own. this is the height of what guitar music can be when you take away ego . thank you for that night Takaakira and Mono.

[@eliasmondragonlima802]

Bored

[@stevebond7387]

Awesome experience, thanks for sharing! I saw Mono at a small club in San Francisco, 2005. I was up against the stage in awe of these amazing musicians. They conjured tornadoes on that stage, it raised the hair on the back of my neck. One of the best bands I’ve seen, they are incredible. 🌪🎸

[@gazzy_burns]

I’m surprised and amazed Fender has done this! More post rock / Shoegaze, less dad rock/blues. Great choice ❤

[@StvAmaya]

Post rock…. You’ve no idea what your talking. And yeah sure like this guys are teenagers…..

[@gazzy_burns]

@@StvAmaya this is post rock / experimental. What else would you call it? It’s not about the age…it’s about the everyday dad rock and blues 🫠

[@gustavhartley]

@@StvAmayathis is post-rock smartass🤡

[@tadoverbaugh2190]

This stuff was played by now Dad’s 30+ years ago. Just younger guys doing it. See Ride, My Bloody Valentine.

[@gazzy_burns]

@@tadoverbaugh2190 I’m well aware of that. I’m 42! It’s not the age it’s the style….as in drab boring dad rock.

[@HALCYONphoto]

WOW! This has to be one of the most well produced, shot and edited videos of MONO I've ever seen. Thank you Fender!

[@animusicrecords]

I just love it, met Wata at the first concert they made in Chile, since Iworked for the Event Production. Very wise and humble man.

[@Rada6ast]

Been listening to Mono since 2008 and really appreciate that you highlight this amazing band. A shame though that you don't show Tamaki's playing on the bass, just because she's playing on a Gibson...

[@filtertheory]

Yes, she disappeared from the video as soon as the bass started 😞

[@edizunlusoy8911]

Most unexpected and beautiful notification i recieved. Best post rock band of all time

[@jeremymr]

I've seen Mono live multiple times at small venues and had the pleasure of meeting them. Their sound is huge and at their shows you can feel the music wash over your entire body. It's hard to capture the intensity of how epic this band is, but I'm delighted Fender made this video. An amazing snapshot of one of the best bands on the planet.

[@Angelo-dl6yv]

Its so cool to see MONO on the Fender page! Im a big fan. Shoutouts to the post-rock community! Please add more!

[@AaronsonCentral]

This band has been a huge inspiration on us forming and to finally see them get this recognition and quality of production is actually quite emotional, even though we don't know them. Fender should also be commended for making it solely about the music and not pushing new instruments in the video to try and sell a few extra guitars. ❤

[@post-man23]

Man, these curtains!! Pure genius.

[@Childofbhaal]

Seeing them in person is an incredible experience really. I went with 4 friends that never even heard them before and they were floored. Loudest band I’ve ever seen I couldn’t hear straight for almost a week

[@yo_no_umbra]

Everyone wear earplug protection (audiophile one) at concert, ear damage don't recover well 🙏🏼

[@eldeabajo1]

Mono...Best band of the universe...

[@QasimEisa]

The greatest band humanity ever have known

[@anderlimaribeiro]

Have no words to explain how MONO makes me explode in emotions!

[@DanieleRebecchiArt]

Thank you Fender for this epic and unexpected upload! Deep love and eternal respect for MONO...

[@e-jplaysguitar5122]

I found out about MONO after falling in love with Caspian and wanting to learn more about them, I went to their wikipedia page where it said Caspian did a support gig for MONO. I am so grateful for finding this band man.

[@TheColdNorthWind]

Would buy a signature Jazzmaster in a heartbeat. That JM/Twin combo has taken the air out of my lungs several times from the front row. ❤

[@Shinji-Nukaga]

４人がこれだけ語ってくれて、しかも演奏も観れる、聴けるなんて、とてもしあわせ。

[@TheTachy0n]

Seen them live a few times. Doesn't get much better than this.

[@yuchuuba-naritai3466]

Mono. Soundtrack of my 20s. Dreams of Finlandia and Japan.

[@MrVinB]

Hell yeah I love MONO. Glad they're getting some love on here

[@johnpaulgiago]

Best thing I've seen on the internet in a long time

[@ts9046]

あなた達は日本の誇りです

[@Sensates85]

MONO is on another level. So glad you covered them, and did it well.

[@cocacolin]

Fantastic! Thanks for introducing this killer group to me - absolutely love their sound!! 🎸🎸🙌

[@neliojunior4357]

Their music is so magical ! Finally could see them live last year !! Incredible concert

[@airikayama7714]

最高！Fenderさん、最高の動画をありがとうございます！ MONOはアジアで一番好きなバンド、好きなアーティストです。 ライブで観てても後藤さんのギターはいつも本当に歌ってるかのようで、感動して思わず涙してしまうこともあり 「魂宿ってるなあ…」と思っていましたが、後藤さんのFenderギターは本当に魂宿った神のギターなんですね。 また日本に帰ってきてくれる日を楽しみにしております！ ずっと待ってます。

[@ts9046]

Nice コメントです　　自分はヨダさん　後藤さんに人生救われました。　envy mono と初めてライブしたクラブリザードからのずっとファンです

[@ts9046]

毎日聞いてる

[@ts9046]

ヨダさんのギターも聴いてあげてください　　いいっすよ

[@ts9046]

タマキサンも最高😀

[@ToyotatechDK]

Just WOW!

[@vincentsalcido]

By far my favorite Fender sessions!

[@soulandband]

One of my most influential bands ever... long life for u.

[@deanroddey2881]

Keeping ambient pedal makers alive all around the world. Looks like both of them have a stereo setup, which contributes a lot to the massiveness. My Bloody Valentine would be proud.

[@ThanatosSD]

This is truly impressive, not just only the awesome sound quality but the precious visuals. MONO are my favorite band when it comes to melancholic music, they are the masters of their genere.

[@sashazlobin]

So suprised to see Mono here!

[@RegieFilho]

Fantastic. I had never heard of them before. Thank you Fender for producing this!

[@chadkelham5034]

That first track hits deep & speaks to my soul, even now. Thank you, Fender & MONO.

[@christiangrassmedia]

Still one of the best bands on earth..music straight out of emotions! So great!!!

[@drone2778]

Absolutely fantastic. One of my favorite instrumental groups. Just goes to show guitar isn't just about flashy rock solos or blues licks. Their music is truly incredible. Hope more people find them!🤘

[@andsoistopped]

Utterly glorious.

[@cancelbubble6535]

I discovered MONO years and years ago (feels like about 20 years ago), they have some really great stuff, great style. Really surprised to see them here on Fender's channel as I was always under the impression they were not widely known and Big Corp tends to always do Big Corp things. They're definitely worth checking out.

[@alan.axel.]

Fans of EITS here: 👇 Fender, In adition, we need one like this by Explosions in the sky, please! 🙏

[@ilyasizov8100]

They could have shot Tamaki playing without showing the Gibson label on her bass. Second song looks pretty weird without her.

[@begavr]

Totally agree with you, she has an incredible stage presence btw.

[@1355Anthony]

Mono is awesome! They are the band that introduced me to post rock a few years ago. These guys shaped how I look at and play music now. Good job fender, way to bring this amazing band to so many new people.

[@arissabetai5709]

Best fender session out there no questions asked

[@PhilippeCorthout]

Thank you Fender for this upload. All these years later, these songs still give me chills from top to bottom.

[@jm17034]

So mysterious atmosphere!

[@greenbery1]

🖤🖤🖤

[@anthon9745]

Impressive live performance! MONO is always the hymn of view.

[@Lukas_Kramer]

Glad MONO represents !

[@jal492]

Thank you MONO; I needed this today. 😭

[@muhammaddanishzeb2861]

Mono is the reason I love post rock music...

[@JamesNolasco]

absolute legends

[@sirena7116]

Thank you Fender for not forcing closed captioning on us!

[@joey3756]

Mono& Jakob are my top 2 post rock bands in the band….

[@adamcarlesco1650]

Great collaboration, @Fender! MONO is the reason I bought a Jazzmaster; incredible stuff.

[@mariosergiorubina]

Awesome, greetings from Perú

[@user-df9dz6us5q]

日本でのLIVE心待ちしてますっ😊

[@nickreesyt]

absolutely brilliant in every way. stunning work thankyou all

[@DmitrijT]

Mono, Daturah, Pg.lost and TOE are imressed me most of all. Thx! Amazing

[@spidermatthy]

Mono ❤

[@harryboivin6173]

Love love love this!!!!❤❤❤❤❤ Thank you! Mono is my favorite band ever. Such amazing music!

[@jpa8880]

MONO. Please, Please, Please play the Walt Disney Hall in Los Angeles some day. I remember asking Takada if they could take a look at playing there during the Hymn tour.

[@user-ls1ls4hm5b]

Thank you @Fender. This is amazing!

[@16th6ToothSon_]

Brilliant! Thanks Fender

[@igorcorrea]

MONO is fantastic!!!

[@vitobitsgamer]

This is the best of the best!

[@jezpennington]

Incredible band 💛

[@matthewcranestudios]

I love Mono. I love Fender. This is extraordinary content.

[@dassonntagskind]

INCREDIBLE!

[@TheSunBurnsBright]

Why Taka and Yoda do not have a signature model is beyond me.

[@magmag1059]

MONO ❤

[@user-vv7hb8ok2f]

really awesome band, great sounds.

[@francisconeiracampos69]

Very well done, congratulations... I love Japan.

[@bloodshedthehuman]

Mono forever !

[@luqmanhaqimmohdzain8550]

wonderful ❤ fantastic 🖤 love their sound !

[@stefmonce]

Absolutely amazing

[@user-tg7tv1tr4p]

Are they human;❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@DonakRV]

Really cool video, just learning about Mono now. The only thing was, in the last song, there were no shots of the lady! Was she on bass? I know she started on xylophone or something, but I really wanted to see what she was doing throughout the climax, but each shot was only 2 guitarists and drummer... Apart from that really great production.

[@d8254rttt]

Thank you! But...there is a big video editing error at 5:40 :(

[@saufisofyan9316]

This is what I’m talking about!

[@HazwanHatta]

padu yak yak yeay

[@きゃいきゃい]

好きだー

[@szabikolllar]

MONO 🖤

[@thefakepoetry]

01:21 Kanata 10:18 Ashes in the snow

[@tedbizon3]

Amazing!

[@gokhan1519]

MONO❤

[@TheOYABUS]

Thanks!! 🔥🖤

[@ninjackgoddard4864]

Awesome

[@faridalchemy]

Perfect Unique

[@pingha1837]

🌻

[@lennartverhoeff]

Beautiful

[@postrocknation]

love the video, It is always great to see Post-Rock, this wonderful genre of music gets some love! We're also building a resource to support Post-Rock and musicians. don't forget to drop by. ❤

[@kimL93]

Wow MONO

[@fives.]

Hell yeah dude

[@davidbraden9086]

mono rules

[@farxxdsmsvl]

Dammmnnnn

[@louisndupuis]

That Jazzmaster would make a cool artist model... Just saying

[@TheDeedeeFiles]

Nice

[@matteomidas638]

In Venice it would have been "Mona"

[@FranciscoAndrews]

gracias Fender por pegarte el cacho xD!!

[@seantempleton6057]

WOW WOW AND FUCKING WOW.....