Subscribe: ➡️ kzbin.info... MonoNeon interview on tour with Jonathan Scales Fourchestra. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania January 28, 2017 by Louie Barr
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@sdoowramaj6 жыл бұрын
I wanna see him harmonize his own interview.
@user-gq3wj9lh6b6 жыл бұрын
I pretty sure he will do it:)
@MrKindofimportant1236 жыл бұрын
DUDE LOLOL
@frankcwte4 жыл бұрын
He didn't say much but he could remix it lol
@JeremyAndersonBoise4 жыл бұрын
I want to click like but don’t want to bust that perfect 420 comment score up.
@WrestleManiaMan10003 жыл бұрын
Lmao
@theshape1006 жыл бұрын
people are saying he did a bad job in the interview, you don't need to interview mononeon just listen to him play, that's all you need. everything he has to say comes out in his music. that's why he seems like a man of few words.
@giri.goyo_yt6 жыл бұрын
I agree with your assessment. I just loved watching him leak that shy, knowing smile. Reminds me of greats like Prince. MonoNeon is a true original. An artist.
@plepera1215 жыл бұрын
Lousy questions to ask him. I thought he did the best he could. The interviewer is such a vanilla non-musician it hurts.
@SirBoopBoop5 жыл бұрын
I don't think he was interested in the interview at all. He seems like the kind of guy who just wants to play, learn and move on. Besides, it's in his art manifesto at the end of all his videos. "Reject the worldly idea of becoming a great musician... JUST LIVE MUSIC!" So it makes sense to me that he would have little to no interest in all the platitudes of being a great musician like interviews, promotional stuff, anything that involves himself outside of music and the like. I, like him, just want to play and that's it. That's what makes MonoNeon so great to me.
@steamedauroraborealis82085 жыл бұрын
I don't think he did a bad job, it seems like he has aspbergers. I don't mean that as a put down, but he legitimately shows all the signs.
@Itz-All-Gud4 жыл бұрын
Nonmusical individuals may consider musicians eccentric, however, another musician would've more likely received conversation. Then again, Mono is genius, so, not many words required.
@JazzyFunkaHolic4 жыл бұрын
He is a very unique, introvert character with a deep personality he doesn't show to anyone. A wonderful artist that makes me smile every time I hear him :)
@tonyawinters62514 жыл бұрын
Funkaholic 👍
@emmanuelniiayihammon6 жыл бұрын
first time hearing him speak in like 5 years lol
@jonathanmensah57184 жыл бұрын
You're right bro😊😊
@gustafsone4 жыл бұрын
I've only heard this man speak twice in my life. The first time was when I went to a Ghost-Note concert about 6 months ago and he was hanging out next to the sound engineer listening to the opening band (who were freaking amazing, they were called the BBC - Brandon Brown Collective) and I built up the courage to go say hi to him and let him know how great I think he is, and the rest of Ghost-Note. He was very humble, and shy, but he was happy to hear my words and said thanks and he hopes I enjoy his set. The second time I've heard him speak is this video, lol.
@adroit572 жыл бұрын
@@gustafsone thats actually awesome
@kieshacross6 жыл бұрын
This dude is a musical prodigy. Very creative but very introverted. #defoneofakind
@anandu99183 жыл бұрын
What's the ' but ' in that
@jowlorenz95553 жыл бұрын
Yet we get it !
@steveothebassist3 жыл бұрын
Person: acts awkward in an interview Fans of that person: the reserved and flippant attitude he's showing is a phenomenon that proves the unassuming genius of his mind that causes his remarkable talent
@josephnero25482 жыл бұрын
Lol.
@PaperMario642 жыл бұрын
Well, in this case, it’s true.
@iansullivan860911 ай бұрын
It does not help that the interview is more like an interrogation. What’s with the background noise?
@gentrydaniels4 жыл бұрын
I see why Prince reached out to him, he's a genius on the bass!! I can't wait to hear the recordings they made.
@JT-si6bl Жыл бұрын
bro, bass is just the fun stuff! just We wait...
@apostalicminds3156 жыл бұрын
Way to go Mono! He speaks two languages English and Bass guitar 🎸
@ShonTolliverMusic6 жыл бұрын
"nyyep" -mononeon "I don't know... Just do stuff" -mononeon
@Auto_Funk6 жыл бұрын
Dude reminds me of young Prince... Total genius, but very shy and humble...
@genesiskravitz86216 жыл бұрын
Llewelyn Guildford the gag is he was one of the last people who jammed with prince.
@DeezNutz-wy8tp6 жыл бұрын
Yoooo, that's what people tell me!!! One of princes sax players told me that if you want to get a feel for what Prince was like... Go talk to Mono... He's like a splitting image...
@ronaldkool61096 жыл бұрын
Shy? Humble??
@mattfoley60825 жыл бұрын
You think Prince was humble?
@dbq_custom_pickups5 жыл бұрын
total genius?????????!!!!!!!!
@pectenmaximus2316 жыл бұрын
Not everyone is a 'talker'. Some people just are little more reserved in speaking, except in the most private circumstances. I for one am grateful to hear him talk a little bit, and I still take his words seriously, even if he isn't just gabbing.
@bonzo212905 жыл бұрын
"Actually I don't know what it means to be honest, it's just something I just came up wit and I stuck wit it... And I cultivated it." I love that.
@wesleyking22126 жыл бұрын
I always thought mono was quiet.. He's actually a comedian!!! Lol... His philosophy of a happy life........... "Idk.. Just do stuff"!!!!! Crying over here!!!!!! Lol
@andrewsullivan43096 жыл бұрын
Wesley King IKR?! Everyone here is like”he’s so boring” and I’m just laughing my ass off every time he throws up his arms xD
@Mindbodyandspirit2405 жыл бұрын
When you spend as much time as he does mastering your craft, other things in your life tend to suffer, classic introvert, he speaks thru his music.
@wjotaj835 жыл бұрын
One of the best bass players around now. Big Ups MonoNeon. You are a good guy MonoNeon. You are an unbelievable inspiration to more people than you know. God bless you man. Keep Bassing. I like it.
@tonyawinters62514 жыл бұрын
W Joshua 👍
@brandongarfield76 жыл бұрын
He's so nonchalant it hurts! But that's a guy who really knows his worth and really doesn't care all at once. Very much quirk of genius.
@adamthomas12466 жыл бұрын
Correct!!
@giri.goyo_yt6 жыл бұрын
Brandon: Nailed it.
@JesusChrist50003 жыл бұрын
wow, profound observation
@dantedt39315 жыл бұрын
Int: "Now to the philosophy...what is music?" Mono : "I don't know, whatever you want it to be" Int: "There it is"
@darienhigh2 жыл бұрын
Music is a painting for your ears
@jeremywhitesides815 жыл бұрын
Coming from someone who is lucky enough to hang out and share the stage with Mono the comments are true.. he is something very special and could be called a musical genius and is the FUNKIEST bass player I’ve ever heard live. Unreal he’s so young
@fudgesauce6 жыл бұрын
A man of few words. His "mellow" knob is dialed to 11, for sure.
@brownyanti74 жыл бұрын
Dude is an upsidedown bass playing genius!! A lot of musicians don't interview well they just speak with their talent. And he speaks volume with his talent!!
@tonyawinters62514 жыл бұрын
brown67 Very well said 👍
@rickrudd6 жыл бұрын
Steely Dan is a treasure trove of everything any musician needs.
@TacoCrisma6 жыл бұрын
rickrudd fucking-A right with that comment.
@jacintfs82565 жыл бұрын
The Dan is a musical style in itself
@jez4432 жыл бұрын
Of course mono-neon is a fellow Danologist. Wouldn’t expect anything less from a genius like this. Following other geniuses.
@davejimgut2 жыл бұрын
Haitian divorce, fire in the hole, everything must go, all the way baby
@microtonalmilio52332 жыл бұрын
Musicians that only play 12 EDO or TET. That last sentence is the only sentence on earth than can satisfy your statement.
@kentbyron76083 жыл бұрын
Mono Neon’s approach to creativity is liberating. He has keys that can help many artists who struggle with insecurity, self-judgement, rigid viewpoints and doubt. I am so grateful for the few times I’ve heard him talk in interviews. This guy is deeply wise... he shows the way for those wrestling with creative blocks. Then he creates and proves what he says. He is a force of nature and healthy attitude. Gratitude!
@DavidFlorer6 жыл бұрын
best bass player on the planet
@Fav.234 Жыл бұрын
I am a 62-year-old bass player and I love this guy’s whole attitude! 🤟🏽 he’s a true artist
@mikeymadeit99905 жыл бұрын
Memphis' finest! Glad ive had the chance to work with bro a couple times. Just an awesome gift
@Bahimo31542 жыл бұрын
I love how he find the right answer and balance his head right and left 😂❤🤘
@bonbonafide2ko8724 жыл бұрын
All that intelligence behind that shyness. ☺️ He’s adorable!!! 😍 Can’t help but love him.💯💕 especially his eyes 👁 👁!
@Funkadelic35 жыл бұрын
"What is music?" " ....i don't know!..whatever you want it to be i guess"
@mattp2real5 жыл бұрын
This dude is hilarious!! Bro he’s dropping some real wisdom, if you can get past his different personality, you’ll catch on to it!
@stevonico5 жыл бұрын
I love how he answers, in his completely unique and original style
@The_Lincoln_Penny10 ай бұрын
Best interview ever!!!!!
@3MUniqueАй бұрын
Just unbelievable that this is the personality that lays all of the sick bassline grooves.😂
@beautifuldecorating5 жыл бұрын
So cute. So cool. So original. I actually think they are great questions and wise answers. I was so curious to know more about him. I kinda wish I was more like him. He really seems to live in the moment.
@teddyondrumz5 жыл бұрын
This interview is HILARIOUS!!!!!
@j.cooper65586 жыл бұрын
Gotta love this brotha!
@SoUtHMeMpHis6 жыл бұрын
It's a very smart thing to be a man of few words,the music industry and the media will love you during the honeymoon then they'll crucify you later,this is a true young artist with talent and creativity.
@JBDazen Жыл бұрын
This guy just is. In the moment. He plays. It's amazing.
@fredsavage49254 жыл бұрын
this is the kind of guy you want as a friend. if he loves you, he'd die for you. if he doesn't, you're toast.
@stillphil6 жыл бұрын
Interviews for a man like Mono Neon reveals a Thelonius Monk kind of mysticism, privacy and reservation...
@dittagecoeco27383 жыл бұрын
That's because there's a musical truth in being alive that they feel and know so well. I imagine that like a special awareness that helps your mind to put things in perspective, and help your rational/speaking side. Sorry not a native speaker here
@allenlark3 жыл бұрын
Love him for being real and the opposite of overbearing during this. I wish the questions had gone a different direction. He's not gonna showboat. Hes not gonna tell you how to be you. I love him for being him.
@godchild65426 жыл бұрын
I bet he's happier than most of us are...You'll catch it in the morning..🙏💯👏✊🗿
@jamaallee83025 жыл бұрын
This is the first time I have ever heard him talk!!!! Ever!!! Lol
@BobSchoepenjr4 жыл бұрын
Mono is surely NOT arrogant or whatever. He is just very shy perhaps living in his own world. Let’s be happy he invites us in his genius world of bass.
@dantedt39315 жыл бұрын
I've just decided, i'm just gonna watch pranks on KZbin and play like Mono.
@adamthomas12466 жыл бұрын
What I don't understand is why people think a musical genius like him should be "normal"...not making sense..extraordinary is NOT ordinary..
@giri.goyo_yt6 жыл бұрын
Beautiful. Extraordinary is NOT ordinary!
@tooleyboi4916 жыл бұрын
couldn't have said that better myself,God bless you Sir
@godchild65425 жыл бұрын
Good Point!!!🗣️🎼✊👏🚬🎵🗿
@deVon302414 жыл бұрын
I like his speaking voice and attitude
@ChaunHorton5 жыл бұрын
love this kat, so transparent, so authentic
@freethinker30832 жыл бұрын
First time ever seeing him speak. He understands in depth. Just does not articulate the way most would expect. I bet if he was talking to someone about music specifically it would be a much more in depth conversation. Watching this video just made me respect him more. 🖤
@jt91786 жыл бұрын
He’s a savant.
@alecmejia19604 жыл бұрын
Jeff Thames exactly what I was thinking
@bangkokdangerous25074 жыл бұрын
and maybe a little gay
@miltonpound7634 жыл бұрын
Agree. I’m getting a “social awkwardness” vibe. You can tell he knows what he wants to say, it isn’t comfortable trying to say it out loud.
@karotgold096 жыл бұрын
First time hearing his voice:) Memphis own!
@jentryhaskins91895 жыл бұрын
This is the best interview. Cause he dont even care. He just living doing him.
@motune98735 жыл бұрын
I just want to know 3 things. 1. Whats the names of all of your basses? 2. What is your primary equip setup like? 3. What planet are you from? No further questions!
@tyronecathey35615 жыл бұрын
This dude is so humble but will make you think about playing a bass.
@TheDexCrafter4 жыл бұрын
This is some Rick and morty level interview, what the heck
@bradystoffer10784 жыл бұрын
Hes magical, this interview made me love him even more. The only thing wrong with this interview was all those wierd ass questions. Mono acted like i felt listening to it lol
@tonyelectionfraud669 Жыл бұрын
yeah really weird questions like "what do you listen to" and "how did you start"? get a grip, fanatic
@gregoryprice72233 жыл бұрын
I’m a memphis native!!! And most genius here are introverts!! Doesn’t make them awkward or weird...I just feel people will have an opinion cause people doesn’t coincide with how they feel they’re character should be!!! Most geniuses are reserved ...doesn’t make them bad people...Accept them for who they are....
@angelperezmonarrez98924 жыл бұрын
I think Mono’s a shining treasure of a musician, I suspect he’s a genius too
@l00pdigga426 жыл бұрын
im convinced this is eric andre
@bcmarrow2 жыл бұрын
This man opens my heart and mind to hope...I love him.
@wabbentertainment66026 жыл бұрын
the shy genius..
@liligman3 жыл бұрын
“nnyep” sums up all the questions haha. Like most of the greats and musical geniuses, the music speaks for itself. One of the great bass players of this century, if not of all time
@morgster6 жыл бұрын
mononeon is just a cool dude. If someone's gonna interview him they should be a good conversationalist.
@bodereksmith10636 жыл бұрын
Sanfordtherapper #DatPart U hit the nail on the head, and 👁’m glad 👁’m not thee only one who thought that! (The interviewer seemed a lil cocky and boring #IMVHO #2Me)👊💯👏🎤
@ronaldkool61096 жыл бұрын
Ah! So it's the fault of the interviewer.
@bbthompson052 жыл бұрын
I'm convinced, this man has no need for trivial human banter, because he's an alien. I knew no human could be as awesome with music as he is. I think he and Corey Henry come from some planet that communicates not by words, but by music. Using words to them is like learning music to the rest of us, and vise versa.
@Davinciblack_ Жыл бұрын
Shut up
@brendanevans11644 жыл бұрын
Mono is uniquely intelligent, he is a very tallented bass player. His outlook on life is fully focused on being a musican. Neon ..Jamaica loves you❤💛💚
@hiltonturner99154 жыл бұрын
His whole life is music. I love this man and his approach to his art. I don't need to hear answers to questions that Mono don't even care about. I just wanna hear that art that funk. Those are all the answers I need. Wanna hear them tracks of him and Prince together though.
@tonyawinters62514 жыл бұрын
Hilton Turner I agree with you 💯
@growmiezhomiez87604 жыл бұрын
He played with prince?
@anne85115 жыл бұрын
Cool inside and out. My new obsession.
@chrisrussell54983 жыл бұрын
Loving the background music. Mono your the best
@parkerflemmings5 жыл бұрын
Mononeon seems like he doesn't want to be there 😂🤣
@LauraDelvecchio6 жыл бұрын
it really feels like he doesn't want to be a part of this interview.
@Jonathan-Scales6 жыл бұрын
If he didn't want to do it or didn't want it to be released it wouldn't be here! -jonathan scales
@LauraDelvecchio6 жыл бұрын
well said my friend. Ole Mono is a character to say the least.
@dhoward55876 жыл бұрын
Nah u can see where he opened up a lil bit. He's just sems like a weird (not bad weird lol) introvert type of guy
@bubz756 жыл бұрын
Interviewed by s douche bag!
@dlsquirt285 жыл бұрын
Austin White Yes, I believe he is...it is almost obvious with the way he communicates...that is what makes him a genius player...someone else said it best...do interviews by allowing him to do what he does best...then he will be more open...patience is key!😊
@jumpAmonkey2 жыл бұрын
MonoNeon should remix this, playing over the interviewer's questions. THEN it would be interesting.
@terrydavis8451 Жыл бұрын
Dude was TRIPPING BALLS!!!! Ive been there man when you arent in this dimension and a disembodied voice starts asking your questions.
@Jonathan-Scales Жыл бұрын
You’re so far off, it’s not even funny…
@terrydavis8451 Жыл бұрын
@@Jonathan-Scales Damn then, I want to smoke his brain.
@sonsauvage4 жыл бұрын
What a strange guy. I don't know what I was expecting though haha. Very chill. Musical intuition with this kid is just incredible.
@78proto5 жыл бұрын
Straight Memphis. Straight honesty.
@chakuseki4 жыл бұрын
I watch a lot of pranks... absolutely amazing
@BulletproofFaces3 жыл бұрын
If MonoNeon doesn't listen to music but can play bass that well, his pranks must be off the charts.
@werfvda6 жыл бұрын
O what a brave man! Despite his inimitable bass playing it is clear that it has not entered the business for publicity. He's in it because it's the best way for him to express himself. The image thing is a distraction from his person. The best thing for him to shut the world outside and for us to look up to.This has nothing to do with hard study but it's all about talent and lot's and lot's of playing time whatever the reason. My guess is that he does not understand (nor except) that other people see him as special. He is who he is. Let him be! Enjoy his musicality.
@bonbonafide2ko8724 жыл бұрын
💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
@PaperMario642 жыл бұрын
Best comment
@Furrygumball712 жыл бұрын
“I don’t really listen to music” headphones wrapped around his neck.
@jegheddermymenjegvilheller20752 жыл бұрын
“I watch a lot of pranks on KZbin and shit”
@leagueisbest87396 жыл бұрын
4:15 i don't listen to music much i watch alot of pranks on youtube
@michaelkavanagh9324 жыл бұрын
@Ishmael Cato it's pranks. The interviewer says he likes PRANK videos afterwards
@medianode6 жыл бұрын
Here is a guy with a lot to say in competely the wrong format. TV personalities should interview each other and musicians should jam with one another
@Xolin116 жыл бұрын
ANDREW CODD very true. Could make a great series
@BessedDrest5 жыл бұрын
greatest interview ever
@vernellthomas66445 жыл бұрын
I’ve met Casey Benjamin and musicians are cool and awkward humans and I feel them 💯%. I couldn’t imagine my life without music.
@jburnett70713 жыл бұрын
I’m going to say the questions are a bit generic, it’s the job of the interviewer to push and shape the conversation and it seems like no one is really leading this interview . David Lynch was interviewed by an Australian channel and interviewed in the same manner. Maybe it’s because people are always sifting through some special formula that will explain and create the same “artistic gift” . Either you have it or you don’t ( my opinion)
@jean-baptistedima33043 жыл бұрын
Great work Mr Thomas! 👍🙏🤘✌⚡😍
@BassByTheBay4 жыл бұрын
I've always wondered if Dwayne is some degree of autistic savant. Never heard him speak until now, but I'm thinking my suspicion is correct. His "musicified" talking person videos are inspired genius (not to mention basically everything else he plays).
@YESSUHMUSIC5 жыл бұрын
...IM HOLLERIN'... ...MONO AINT HERE TO TALK... ...HEs HERE TO PLAY... #hahahahahha_
@theastraykhan4 жыл бұрын
Can we have npc dialogue music behind this? Absolutely love this dude
@mathieupe6668 ай бұрын
great questions
@Darkknight395 жыл бұрын
“That’s a hard ass question”
@dpz43414 жыл бұрын
i've had some friends just like him in my lifetime, you just can't open them up with shallow ass questions and its almost like they are mocking your questions with their responses
@39JayL3 жыл бұрын
Interviewer: Do you prefer making live music or studio music? Me: Music is music, I fucking LOVE IT ALL
@jadiellima89223 жыл бұрын
The questions have answers imbued, so it's difficult for the interviwed to negate it all. You can tell the subjects Mono is interrested in: talking about the gig, the arranjes they're making together.
@shnkn6 жыл бұрын
thom yorke playing in the background. cool.
@andrewsullivan43096 жыл бұрын
Lorenzo Santa Brígida What song?
@IFeelSoTongueTied6 жыл бұрын
atoms for peace
@andrewsullivan43096 жыл бұрын
Thank You so much!!
@marshamoore83852 жыл бұрын
MonoNeon, new fan! Mean It!
@saulnasir34695 жыл бұрын
Before I saw this video, he always reminded me of prince
@frankcwte4 жыл бұрын
Halarious, love you mono
@mep60146 жыл бұрын
I feel the social anxiety of this dude. I think its the main reason why he acts like he wants this interview to end ASAP.
@JazzyFunkaHolic4 жыл бұрын
Maybe it's just his personality in social situations, I don't feel like he's that anxious, just in general uncomfortable with strangers.
@bonbonafide2ko8725 жыл бұрын
Too cute! Mono 💕🥰
@lytehousemusic1116 жыл бұрын
Mononeon We have to hear you with the new Waves bass slapper plugin! Please grace us with your more of your bass synth craft.
@bamslackwood4332 жыл бұрын
I love this dude
@BiggyJimbo6 жыл бұрын
Woaaah I imagined a proper deep voice ahaha
@Tempest876 жыл бұрын
Tim Lallemant like Danny Brown
@emmanuelniiayihammon6 жыл бұрын
haha me too.. its like tony royster, his voice kinda squeaky too lool..they play to much so their voice doenst develop looool :P