CARDBOARD SESSIONS ~ JON THEODORE & ISAIAH MITCHELL ~ #1

Welcome to Cardboard Sessions. A jam format music series that brings musicians together to play instruments built and designed by the creators of Cardboard Chaos. A creative exploration for the love of music and the chance to hear something original. No rehearsals, no plan. The moment when a creative spark hits and you dig deep to explore the realm.
In the premiere episode Jon Theodore and Isaiah Mitchell get together at Gold Digger Studios in Los Angeles to embark on some heavy tunes. Enjoy!
Artists:
Jon Theodore - The Mars Volta, Queens Of The Stone Age, Mini Mansions, Bright Eyes.
Isaiah Mitchell - Earthless, Black Crowes.
Studio - Gold Digger Studios Los Angeles, CA.
Engineer - Robert Carranza
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[@DevourTheBleak]

Jon is one of the most underrated drummers, glad his part of QOTSA now…been killing it since TMV, wish we got another One day as a lion

[@NotMyWar]

Jon Theodore absolutely plays with everything he has, all the time and I love him for it.

[@if_art015]

False - he only plays with 1/2 of what he has.

[@NotMyWar]

@@if_art015 I don't disagree with that either. I think QOTSA holds him back a little.

[@PierLofrano]

Jon Theodore is hands down the best drummer in the world! He deserves more attentions!

[@pepe7drum]

he really is a high skilled drummer, world class for sure, youtube needs a ot more content of him playing

[@almartin1087]

fer sure bro.

[@user-rw3qc1ol4u]

Согласен! Думаю у него всё впереди

[@williamperri3437]

C’mon man. People should stop making reckless comments. If you’re a musician most serious musicians would assume you are a listener not a player. If you do play an instrument my comment should be a wake up call and a bit alarming. I am not a know it all and do not wanna come off like an asshole, trust me! I’m just a guy that has been playing the drums for over 35 years and a bit of a multi instrumentalist but not a pro but a very serious student and I know the instrument. There are guys that will play circles around John and can do what he does very well but he can’t do what they do! We have never seen him play serious Bop and world percussion. There are guys that can do it all. Vinnie, Dave, Steve Smith, Antonio Sanchez, Adam Deitch, Billy Cobham, Marco, Dennis Chambers, about 50 Gospel drummers, and clearly Virgil Donati can be safely and responsibly called the best drummer in the world. Music is not like sports were points, runs, knock outs, and incredible feats and numbers place and rank athletes but there are similarities. Virgil Donati was doing stuff 30 years ago that was beyond anything Jon is doing today. If there was a BEST based on skill level and coordination and independence than there are not 100’s but 1,000’s of better players. Virgil and Dennis can lead with both hands and play stuff that we have not seen Jon do. VINNIE!!! WTF!!! HIS HANDS and playing level was better than JT in the 70’s. I love JT so its not like I ain’t a fan but I personally know guys that are better players…. But C’mon 😂 there are guys that can play EVERYTHING on a INSANE level and as far as I’ve seen that is not JT. Also, he’s not doing things no one else is doing, and if your into this style of playing what about Brian Tichy? He’s the only guy playing that style of John Bonham that has really expanded on it that I’m aware of. And what about Jason Bonham playing quarter notes on the bell during Fools in the rain!!! Marcus Gilmore on the other hand!!!! Holy Shit! And what about Cindy Blackman? She would light Jon on fire and blow him out the water, they are not in the same universe. If Buddy Rich was alive and you asked him who was a better more skilled drummer Jon or Cindy….? Well, we already know the answer. 😂 yo, I swear I mean well and am a very nice guy, I just take that ‘best drummer in the world” comment very serious 😂

[@roccogvids]

@@williamperri3437That’s not the point though however, music is all about one’s individual style. And none of those drummers you named can do what Jon does that way Jon does it! 😉

[@ACallander22]

Ugh seeing Jon like that brings me back to the older days of TMV! 🤘🏽😭

[@evilwarnings2419]

I love the pridgen era of mars volta but jon is the man. So groovy and creative.

[@snavs420]

There were drum parts Thomas Pridgen just couldn't quite finesse like Jon Theodore. Great drummer, but a little heavy handed.

[@inalavalamp]

Check out Isaiah's band, Earthless.

[@garycole4287]

Been listening to them for years, incredible stuff

[@jeroenverbeeck7925]

Theres no one doing it better in heavy psych jamming imho. Earthless is incredible

[@gumbeaujackson]

And golden void

[@declineofthewest.]

And Golden Void!!!

[@lpvbs]

🙌🙌

[@rodrigorivera4679]

2:24 inertiatic esp groove

[@rickgoethe]

Totally. Miss Theodore on TMV. What jams!!!

[@beeftestosterone4840]

No it’s not

[@rodrigorivera4679]

@@beeftestosterone4840 kinda

[@davidwainer6566]

Jon also played in Golden, which should definitely be called out. That band was WAY ahead of its time.

[@chugrooster2]

Yeah man. Napenda Judy is an absolute jam

[@bigblackcanon]

Jon Theodore is one of the ‘new’ greats, even tho he’s been around for a while. In the same league as Bozzio, Pocaro and Colaiuta but for this generation. Love to see it.

[@budwudd]

He is a fantastic drummer for sure, but to put him on the same level as those guys is really a stretch.

[@bigblackcanon]

Throw on deLoused by Mars Volta and tell me otherwise. Also, name some others

[@mattlobo13]

@@budwudd nah he's like bonham's spiritual successor plus legendary jazz fusion chops. this video doesn't exactly demonstrate that, for sure, but his role on those first 3 TMV releases (plus amputecture but his drums are mixed so damn low) was top tier for the decade and beyond. i guess his prominence in popular bands and career longevity can't really touch those other guys but his performances are proof enough for me that he pushes the art just as far as the old greats.

[@draganokic2696]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jonathanschwartz2724]

Jon Theodore has Elvin Jones influence for sure, Phenomenal!

[@AMHAPPY]

Jonny #1 and Kool Keith, #1 Producer…. AM HAPPY

[@TheAcousticBandits]

john is on another level. pure class

[@mdav30]

John Theodore is a god and needs to be on KZbin stuff A LOT more. I haven't even seen one drum guy react to his stuff, like they do other drummers - so weird since he might be the best rock drummer in the whole game right now. He may even be the GOAT. Also, these two dudes need to be in a band together. For real.

[@jdredshift]

He is undoubtedly amazing. But the GOAT? I think Danny Carey of Tool might have something to say about that 🤔

[@mdav30]

@@jdredshiftI like Tool and Carey a lot. But I think it comes down to note choice - what and when to play. I think Theodore's sense of what to play and when is better than Carey's, better fits with the song - he just nails the groove over and over again, no matter the time signature or band (in the Volta, in Queens, in One Day as a Lion). Carey plays complex stuff but not always with power in a way that grooves. Theodore really is like Keith Moon and Jon Bonham had a baby. The freedom and wildness of Moon with the power and groove of Bonham. The GOAT. That's just my opinion anyway.

[@WesleyThibodeau]

@@mdav30 I love both also, but have to admit what you pointed out. Danny is pushing time to other dimensions though...so both have their strengths which makes them unique. Theodore has a groove that cannot be denied, Danny would even say that for sure!

[@randoH3000]

@@mdav30 I think it’s hard to compare the two. One plays in a more ambient band, and that’s going to completely change the timing and groove. Both styles have their place. I think people forget how important the balance of elements are, as Jon is usually a driving force for the band so his playing is a main element, while Danny’s subtle but intricate playing help accentuate the ambiance of tool while also complimenting the progressive song structures.

[@menasouvlaki3595]

Love em both, but Carey easily. Don't think Theo could play Carey's stuff the way he could play his

[@royparagas5433]

john theodore is john bonham incarnate

[@dickvalentinesillegitimate1059]

Hell yes. Two phenomenal musicians

[@fernandoalvarez5206]

John theodore blow my mind, its incredible

[@mdav30]

That fill Theodore plays about 3:44 - 3:50 is absolutely fucking insane

[@T-Hawkeyes]

Triplets sound good!

[@Genious.]

The best part is, you can tell by his face, that he knows it.

[@badjellyco.]

not bad

[@mesje5806]

Wtf?

[@stephenjones7077]

A match made in heaven. Two of my favorite players totally locked in together!

[@user-ei7de4ld4l]

"These drums rip" was my favourite quote from Jon

[@clapadamclap]

Get Theodore behind TMV again!!

[@beeftestosterone4840]

That would be fantastic

[@LexTNeville]

Can't be done. You'd need Cedric and Omar to get back on the horse and that'd kill them. That was a once in a lifetime band. Blacklight Shine is pretty cool though, and Jon is making rad music with QOTSA.

[@clapadamclap]

@@LexTNeville yeah I’m just wet dreaming. The pace of the new record ( that I do like) shows that they’re not up to the old days anymore..

[@mdav30]

I just saw the Volta live and they had a good drummer playing a lot of Theodore parts because they pulled the most songs from Deloused and Frances. But she just wasn't hitting with the force of Theodore and his ability to swing is just an X factor. Would LOVE to see them reunite - I'd be there in a heart beat.

[@aperezto]

He looks tired already

[@oliverortizterrazas]

Foo fighters need this sr.

[@mannysmiclocker]

Theodore is a badass!

[@joshw9736]

My favorite drummer.

[@killopatra_]

I really like the little setup jon plays on the snare at 3:05 and 3:16...just effective and a useful kind of thing. The whole groove there is great, love the choked hihat feeling.

[@BpgaMusic]

I LOVE YOU JON!!!!!!! best drummer ever!!!

[@XxAirocker08xX]

Oh yeeeaaaaa baby

[@4CPE]

fucking Jon theodore being the best.

[@federicoperez4373]

beast of a drummer

[@ryantrimble881]

Love jon

[@michaelwagner5698]

Nice shirt Jon!!!

[@jeffloucks2120]

Didn't know about this... wow.

[@beeftestosterone4840]

Jon “The Black John Bonham” Theodore

[@MajicFreeman]

Love these men. There are a couple tracks they are on together on the life coach record with/by Phil Manley that fuckin rip

[@googlepigs7027]

These two should form a band.

[@winshiplive5169]

Oh shit, I wasn’t clapping. I am going to do a response video tomorrow

[@winshiplive5169]

If I get like 10 likes, I’ll do it

[@winshiplive5169]

Oh shit, I wasn’t clapping

[@adamalexanderray]

Everything sounds a bit boxy.

[@jaybird3609]

A real corrugated tone

[@growskull]

atleast they thought outside of the box

[@snavs420]

Hey hey!!!

[@wilburr1316]

As if youd fire Jon Theodore.

[@nickpower3185]

Holy shit that was Amazing!👊❤

[@zhuetwo453]

How close was he to just bust out a little cicatriz esp ✌🏼😜

[@Oceansofwork]

👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@bobdeluxeandtheideals1356]

Coool

[@AnthonyColomboAppliedMath]

Jon Theodore's real name is ZEUS.

[@weebarry668]

Now do cardboard cymbals 😜

[@LoveMicahBlue]

Ok now do Omar Rodriguez Lopez vs. Jimmy Chamberlin

[@alypayne1647]

🔥🔥🔥

[@jaymeramirez7435]

Why am I just finding this?

[@deeharm]

isaiah - miss that dude

[@aguzleo85]

wow mantap

[@LieLikesMusic]

That was strong 🔥

[@thefeelcompany]

This is simply a great pairing. Is there an album or EPs coming out?! Cheers, Nicko for sending me this link.

[@strazburg]

These guys need to hook up with a sweet bass player and just jam for an hour and put it out. Id pay excellent money for it.

[@xbriskx]

WHERE IS THE FULL THING!?

[@byronlaird5116]

Yeah, for real !! U just know those 2 musta jammed for God knows how long.

[@Burnt_Gerbil]

Every musician: Tone wood! Tone wood! 🤨 This video: Hold my beer. Watch this!! 😆

[@echobacksound]

Check out golden void

[@T-Hawkeyes]

I named my dog after that there drummer.

[@natronbetticus]

not just about making snowboards outta tempered glass or styrofoam anymore eh boys?

[@utubedestroysmytime]

Fuckin black Paul Newman killed it

[@faunoram]

Whatever happened to Jon Theodore ?

[@stevephillips1842]

He's in Queens of the Stone Age

[@domizidor]

Now lets talk about how wood affects tone :D. This example is a bit extreme but still, so good. And Jon, he´s an animal. That rhythm in second part, sound unplayable.

[@fastsavannah7684]

🫠

[@seqouiaflame]

Where the fuck do you find the full recording of this?!?!

[@racebannon2708]

*corrugated fiberboard

[@Vitor30666]

Pra quem acha q o baixo não faz diferença ta ai a verdade

[@killemall69]

The drummer lost souls call. Poor guy.

[@carloalbertofozzer8852]

Homme's deadly mistake is to underuse Jon Theodore. what a shame

[@camiloconstantino]

This makes no sense. I mean Jon Theodore could play wet paper drums and still make it sound great.

[@sashasathyabb]

jon fuego theodore ❤️