Make Any Song Blues ft. Jon Batiste

[@PianoteOfficial]

Jon took our “Make Any Song Blues” challenge to a whole new level! His passion and talent brought every song to life with the soul of the blues. 🎶 And don’t miss his upcoming album, Beethoven Blues, dropping on November 15th-link in the description for more info. Thank you, Jon, for sharing your incredible gift with us! If you’re ready to start your own piano journey, click the link for a free 7-day trial to Pianote! 🔗 pianote.com/trial-yt

[@commonbrown]

I think Jon Batiste laughs sometimes because he genuinely surprises himself. I love it!

[@AngelaSealana]

I think he'd say the music he's channeling surprises him. He's playing in the truest sense

[@alexanderednie1205]

One of the modern geniuses. The world is better because he is here

[@MT_7284E]

Indeed‼️ 😍😍😍

[@mattosso7676]

@@MT_7284E I can't tell you how many times I've watch this video. His energy is so positive and infectious and is JUST what I need in my life right now.

[@bobbauer7928]

I love that he doesn't critisize any of this music as being simplistic or beneath him. he just hears the music and respects it for what it is.

[@Alexander-bp2ht]

Jon Batiste is what I expect my coffee to do every morning.

[@denaro572]

Jon! We need that Chopin Nocturne Blues as a complete version!! Please make it happen!! 😍 that is just genius

[@Reuben-ny3]

I agree, that was an *amazing* interpretation! I can still feel and hear those melodies and feelings. Very wonderful.

[@maxmeyers4857]

I might be wrong but he has a song called „Chopinesque“ on his album Hollywood Africans that implements some of this. You‘ll love it and the seamless transition to saint james infirmary on the album just makes it even better than it already is.

[@1969madame]

I was just about to recommend "Chopinesque" and the Hollywood Africans album. It is fire!!

[@denaro572]

@@maxmeyers4857 i know! but thanks for recommending it anyways! it is one of my favorite pieces from him, that's why asked for the e flat nocturne 😁

[@eldani8095]

it blew me away man

[@isthismyyoutubehandle]

I’d LOVE a whole album of his reimagined classical music

[@PianoteOfficial]

Jon's new album Beethoven Blues is out Nov 15th! Link in description for more info.

[@darthflauschi4553]

2 Pieces are already released and they are so good🥰

[@maxwellerickson7066]

@@PianoteOfficial YO

[@shrimpdance4761]

Listen to Chopinesque on his Hollywood Africans album, you'll love it!

[@gockit]

🙏

[@LexJones207]

Jon finding the Blues in that Bach prelude literally brought a tear to my eye.

[@GJSolo]

I immediately love this man like a member of my own family. He must be protected at all costs

[@talesofcsoplahia]

Genius doesn't even begin to explain this man. He needs to be awarded with hundreds of honorary doctorates. So many of us wish that we could be so in touch and in love with a gift from the universe.

[@danhightower2650]

It's that look into the distance, like he can see something out there we can't. And the smile comes when he knows he has interpreted this imperceptible thing so that we can all share it. Beautiful!!

[@yzolakitchi]

Definitely, it's what get me every time - would be fascinating to have him wired up to a brain imaging machine while he's improvising - he is seeing something out there for sure 🙂

[@julielong8714]

Came to the comments to say just this. I always find it fascinating to watch him improvise. When he’s playing something he knows or wrote, his gaze is “present”, but when he improvises, it’s almost as if he’s looking into space and “seeing” the notes. Or, maybe he’s tuning out his vision altogether, like a blind musician, and seeing the music with his mind’s eye.😎

[@tsocke]

Did somebody get him a horse? Where is his horse?

[@elim481]

Best comment award goes to you

[@darthflauschi4553]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@mrtzgntr4881]

🐎

[@suomi35]

@@elim481 YES!

[@shrimpdance4761]

Billie is still riding it

[@AnVuNguyen-ye9bq]

That Chopin blues was phenomenon. Chopin's version is like a drape that falls lightly to Earth, encroach us in the twilight's somber. While Jon's interpretation is like the start of an evening walk at sunset. There, the moment, a single fraction of a second when time stood still, the rustle of the soundless curtain pulls, and day turns into night. The lights are then turned on and the streets start bustling again, That is how Jon's version sounds for me. An urban's Nocturne.

[@ruthgunneson-poling1571]

What you wrote is beautiful. Ive read it more than once. You have a poet's voice.❤

[@vacronda]

This guy is one of a kind. Amazing musician and personality.

[@BecksAMarvel]

As a classically trained pianist, Jon’s music is a balm to my soul. Brilliantly and effortlessly adding soul into everything he hears. This is everything.

[@withershin]

That's not Blues baby... That's J Batiste Jazz. Jon's movements are stellar.

[@MsMarmolade]

His translation of Pavarotti’s Nessun Dorma gave me goosebumps. Then Canon in D…I’m done. I can listen to this all night.

[@bstein9500]

Pasty ol' white guy here. Absolutely love this guy. His joy is infections. His abilities are absolute genius.

[@ericb1633]

Hope you get some sun, bro. Then again you probably got a tan just listening to this heat 🔥

[@bstein9500]

@ericb1633 It's over 5k to Maui, but I'll give it some thought. :)

[@JA3dwards]

I think I've just discovered pure joy distilled into human form

[@mdrzn]

MORE JON BATISTE!

[@madfish369]

oh my word. What he did with Debussy....unreal. This dude is special!!

[@MAYNOR82]

Debussy & Chopin blues and I’d probably be ready for the Lord to take me. Mmm mmm mmm

[@suomi35]

When he immediately knew the Pavarotti recording was "in between keys"...he is a magical, magical being.

[@PabloArevalo-y2f]

Hi, plase, can you explain what it means ?

[@CotymoG]

@@PabloArevalo-y2f basically say for instance if you took two keys - let’s say C natural and C Sharp - the recording of the song is somewhere in between those two keys, so any of the keys on the piano tuned normally would be falling either flat or sharp to the recording in this case.

[@morganperkins8280]

@@CotymoG exaxtly. im a guitarist and if i play along to any guns n roses songs in standard tuning i know it will sound half a step down because slash is always tuned in e flat rather than standard.

[@nickn.1436]

And then to turn it into what he did off of a simple listen through… unreal

[@breashamorris1485]

​@CotymoG Wait so how did they reach the in between chords for the recording?

[@rumpa6943]

I have seen him live on Colbert at his start and then at the Global Citizen concert and he had just elevated to a different level.... just a purely joyful person on this earth

[@dennis9175]

I would 100% pay to see him improvise all night and vibe with him.

[@fightingstudent2363]

Only the second video with Jon Batiste and i am already a believer, please make endless cooperations with this gem of a musician, please!

[@Alice-fr1ef]

Jon Batiste is one of the best I've heard and I love listening to him play and transform any song to his own. He is surely one in a million.

[@jcsjapan]

I love music. It has been a part of my life since I can remember. However, when watching Jon Batiste, I wish I loved music even half as much as he does. He truly hears and feels every sound of every song. I probably love him more than I love music. That's how talented Jon Batiste is.

[@B-RollBooks]

I feel like I could brush up on music theory just by watching him listen to a song. We are so fortunate to have him as a performer in our time.

[@BATgirl57]

My favorite pianist of all time ❤ I am in awe of Jon’s skill and in love with his beautiful energy ❤

[@jameswolfe8864]

The talent in this man in staggering. 😢

[@electriglider]

Bless Jon Batiste he gives so much joy to everyone when he plays piano and if you play piano too 😮it’s even so much BETTER!! He is a beautiful singer, teacher, such an amazing person Thank you God ❤

[@Noeau]

A musical genius in our midst. That is Mr. Jon Batiste!

[@RyanDrums-n3i]

Yo he is one of the faces that is on my mount Rushmore of music GOATS. HE IS UNRIVALED

[@johnrodgers2424]

I never tire of watching Jon Batiste. Such absolute joy. Julian Lage is very similar, but with the guitar. They both have an ability to see and feel music that is unique. I always feel uplifted after watching the both.

[@MrPablortega]

You know the smile everyone has in this video when Jon plays? I bet you cannot watch him playing without also doing it

[@laughingoutloud5742]

I'm literally starting to stretch my pennies even more, now that I see Jon has an album called Beethoven Blues! After all, Christmas is just over a month away!! 😄

[@wabdih]

That Eilish song sounds so good in blues

[@joaquing84]

What a joy to watch. Thank to all of you for this.

[@garethdebeer8827]

Canon in D in blues is one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever heard

[@laughingoutloud5742]

Agreed! I had goosebumps!!

[@rommeldasalla9493]

I would pay good money to watch him and the piano raw. Just the artist and the canvas and let him play out whatever he was feeling right then. No traditional concert lineup needed

[@TheMattsterling]

Thank you Pianote for capturing the genius of Jon Batiste and sharing it with the world. Being able to have a view of his finger work on the piano is like watch a master at work.

[@jong3404]

Literally an amazing collab none of us knew we needed.

[@bunnyhollowcrafts]

Jon is brand new to me and wow, is that eye opening. Watching genius just joyfully fall out on the keys was just incredible! He’s amazing! So many gifts! Thank you Pianote!

[@janeS9773]

and his wife's book is amazing!!

[@glossaria2]

I feel like most modern popular music has blues at its heart already (any Billy Joel CERTAINLY does), but his classical blues are genius. I would happily listen to a whole album of that! ...Oh my GOD. He made Bach FUNKY. 🤯

[@spatz813]

This made my morning. Exactly the vibe I was going for.

[@Annointedlilly596]

I would buy this while blues remake record if he sold it. How he does what he does is incredible to see!!!! So gifted.

[@andretoth]

LET JON BATISTE COOK THIS MAN IS A GENIUS

[@Martial-Mat]

Jon is the most joyful person I've ever seen, but I think he was dropped on his head as a baby. His talent is insane, massive respect to the hard work he must have put into being so incredible.

[@darthflauschi4553]

I think, Jon is a bit crazy…in the best possible way. I love his music, his talent and his approach on life❤

[@Martial-Mat]

@@darthflauschi4553 I agree 100% on all fronts!

[@isaacdruin]

Sometimes when he's playing it seems like he's even surprised by what his fingers did. Like "woah, that was crazy! Did you hear that?!" as if he wasn't the source of the sound at all 😂

[@Martial-Mat]

@@isaacdruin 😁👌👌 Yeah, he's delightful and charming.

[@megadodd]

not overdoing it for the camera, but doing it tastefully as with nothing to prove. in awe of this pianist

[@mariagraves2474]

I truly have never found anyone that I can purely listen and watch play all day as I can with you. Just seeing how your mind works when you hear the songs is truly inspiring and brings pure joy to my soul. It also helps me accept and recognize a gift that God has given me to also see and hear music. Thank you, Truly! The more I see you expressing your unique gift the more encouraging it is to press into my own 💖💖💖🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@buitenwesten8444]

I might be a little drunk rn.. But what he did with the prelude in C made me cry! What an artist! Please keep this series going on forever

[@jimmyispromo]

This man sees music. With i was him. So free and happy

[@vashjy3]

man, cant believe someone can be THIS GOOD !

[@zoeolsson5683]

I feel seen .... Music moves my body when he stood up listening to Nessa Dorma i do that .... Can't drive and listen to music at the same time lol

[@doooshebag]

Nothing better than hearing what gets poured out after a song is put in the Batiste blues blender!❤ 🎹 ❤

[@rowanasaurusrex5845]

I would love to hear a Jon Batiste album of Chopin Blues next! Chopin is basically blues to begin with... he'll just make it better.

[@Kamanya]

"Yeah, I can keep going on with that forever Man!" Oh pleeeease Yes!

[@stevewisniewski5860]

Can somebody get an ocean full of water to put this fire out on JB? Son of a biscuit! This man is the greatest thing for music since well crap Me.🥰

[@pamcakes1234]

My favorite thing about improv is that theres no wrong answer. The opera and classical piano at the end? Perfection.

[@Blullaby]

Jon Batiste, you wonderful angel ! That Chopin gave me goosebumps ❤. Thank you so much ❤❤

[@chevas9618]

Idc what people say. This guy sees music and sounds

[@mattosso7676]

I'd love to see Jon Batiste's take on my all-time favorite band, Queen. They have such a rich tapestry of music and such a diverse playlist, it would be incredible to see his blues take on songs like The Show Must Go on, Who Wants to Live Forever, Fat Bottomed Girls, Don't Stop Me Now, Seven Seas of Rhye, Is the the World We Created, And Love of My Life.

[@Jazz2Groove2]

BRILLIANT!!! Jon Batiste is undoubtedly extremely talented. And.....the piano, more than any other musical instrument, especially with its 88 keys, is perfect for improvisation. Thereby allowing someone like Jon, with his expertise and facility, to amend a pop or classical composition into a blues or jazz rendition.

[@leshay8470]

I love his joy

[@billy4eyes512]

this man is simply joyful.

[@macleoddan]

Anytime you underestimate or undervalue this man, he corrects you. What a soul! Reminds us humanity isn't lost.

[@eluwa7285]

I watch this daily and still not bored.

[@michellemonet4358]

Good for the soul

[@maureencolleranbattey1090]

Jon you’re one of the best talents ever. I was so pleased to see you at the SB international film festival year, and loved your energy, and compassion speaking about your documentary. Keep on keeping on!🙏❤️

[@lynettemason2693]

To me, Jon Batiste *is* music

[@anneredmoon]

Such a pleasure. Could listen to Jon for hours.

[@DalaceE]

This man is the greatest american national treasure in the last 20 years

[@Queenmoller]

The Clare De Lune was beautiful.

[@DaddyboiandFriends]

THANK YOU for that one overhead angle, with the occasional punch-ins so we can see his technique and dexterity. This is what piano players watching these videos are really looking for.

[@tajbaker296]

For anyone who hasn't seen it yet, "American Symphony" is a great doc about Jon and his wife. On 'flix.

[@helo604]

Blues of Nocturne in E-flat. Oh my heart just exploded!! 💕

[@yzolakitchi]

Who needs an apple a day to keep the doctor away with Jon Batiste in the world? Can't wait for his new album - keeping my fingers crossed that he might work his way through other composers and put out dedicated albums for them too - I'm nominating Bach and Verdi from the get go!

[@joycewayman5907]

Oh I just hope he comes out with a Christmas album. I’m definitely going to check on that. 🥰🎄

[@yzolakitchi]

@@joycewayman5907 Yes! He did one in 2016, but we definitely need a new one🙂

[@stevej1154]

Just look at those fingers dance. Jon is a real force of nature and a great human being.

[@casperclaville]

Just an amazing musician! Have so much respect for Jon!!!

[@TotallyAFan]

Jon Batiste's mannerisms remind me of Stevie Wonder and I wonder if its a by product of just feeling the music and interpreting it in ways that us normies could never understand. Its almost as if he can see the music in real time and transfer what he sees into the extension of the piano. Freakin amazing!

[@poesraven4540]

Agreed! I see this in Jacob Collier as well. Now that would be a collaboration for our times.

[@tajbaker296]

I remember in "Amadeus" they talk about Mozart writing music like this- just fully formed. Both geniuses.

[@laughingoutloud5742]

Even though Jon Batiste is ridiculously talented, I'd buy an album of Jon doing covers so fast, it'd make heads spin!! Lol

[@ohlooocha]

Caught myself holding my breath for a good bit there

[@stevewisniewski5860]

Yep, just have to add the most natural have fun musician that seems to just wanna do simply that without insulting anybody even doesn’t care and doesn’t insult anybody. Pure love pure honesty pure hope pure joy pure music. God bless you, John Bastis, my brother! Amazement keep sharing. Keep training keep loving. Keep the spirit keep moving Forward. God bless you, love from ❤Wisconsin.

[@1969madame]

*Jon Batiste

[@NrFive]

How just how?! This is beautiful. And here I am still learning the theme song to The Office.

[@kayomichael]

This is what it feels like to have your brain tickled.

[@nntsspinningmedia]

I dont care what ya'll call it All I hear is Gospel from those fingers 😭😭😭😭😭 Fantastic video . Wish the clips Where even longer because OMG

Omg this dude should make an album on all these reinterpretations including the turn any song into blues series

[@TheBastesque]

I can only guess how much effort people like him put into getting to the point where you can literally see the music in front of your eyes. That’s probably why only a few make it that far. You have to love it, otherwise it’s just painful.

[@ewenlin8504]

Him and Jacob collier both seem to have that infectious joy that shines through when they play music

[@lorvik]

Game recognizes game @4:06

[@NazariiBardiuk]

I love the nocturne embluesement, would listen to a full album of bluesy Chopin

[@captainandmonty]

I want Jon's version of Bad Guy on a CD please!!!

[@EZrebel]

JB is one of the infectiously joyous musical geniuses of our generation.

[@phyllispierce6146]

It's the joy he gets from it that does for me! If I could feel that one time doing anything, I would be satisfied for life!

[@at2704]

i need this on a weekly basis

[@citizensolmusic]

that progression at 3:31

[@j_e_hill]

Joy. I would watch him play anything. He lives with the joy of music running thru his soul at all times. What a gift to share.

[@TheLittleGeniusWorkshop]

Absolutely stunning, lives and breathes music as always!

[@robert-dt1hl]

This is genius at work. Stop and watch.

[@SunnyniteDesigns]

I love this man so much!!❤❤

[@elliottabaza]

More of this

[@nexuseclipse]

gd... i would pay money for all of this.... I am buying his album when it drops.