SONOR @ NAMM 2013 Jojo Mayer Drumming

[@t.montonmusic9344]

🎉 11 years later this is still one of the best Namm performances of All Time Legendary.

[@ImpulseGenerator]

Agreed. The drumt texture and rhythm is awesome.

[@dreamopeth]

You could almost say this is one of the best drum and bass jams ever recorded...

[@MIDIPipe]

"You're goddamn right"

[@Rubicon1]

ur kiddin

[@danielmatthews5656]

Nope

[@TheBobMings]

Jo Jo and Janek.. awesome

[@catkeys6911]

Definitely a possibility.

[@jjonnewman]

The playing there is as good as it gets for both instruments , I've watched this clip a lot and I'm always amazed

[@Verdugothewatcher]

Jojo Mayer is impossible. The bassist is a monster too. They play together like their brains are wired together.

[@GorcStew]

They do have an incredible synergy, it is not for nothing that he always bring him to NAMM lol

[@alonsomiranda2598]

Janek is inmense

[@danielholland7500]

How's he impossible??? He totally lost time and fucked up on the second song... he obviously human...

[@TRTSMTT]

@@danielholland7500 timecode please.

[@kindnick58]

NERVE

[@leeellis4820]

I don't even know how many times I've watched this. These guys share a brain, and I'm not sure which I'm more impressed with. Janek & Jojo together bring tears to my eyes.

[@andrewscott8758]

I thought I was the ONLY one who's watched this 500+ times!

[@johnvodopija]

Same! I keep coming back and watching this. Unbelievably cool. Cheers 👍😎🇦🇺

[@bobsaget4102]

Best minimalist drummer ever. He uses absolutely every piece of that kit to its full potential. This is one of the best musical pieces I've ever heard. Just incredible

[@MrLince-hr4of]

best maximalist drummer :)

[@Chris-vr8cd]

Jojo Mayer can make any drum set sound good

[@MultiSkyman1]

@@MrLince-hr4of Yeah really, guy can blow chops from another planet.

[@MrBadmusiq]

I can't help but feel I've just witnessed two gods merely taking a stroll. These two groove so hard while making it look like play. The way Janek dancing through the entire performance, while still lining everything up flawlessly is astounding. Jojo doesn't even look like he's trying as he lays down a steady, intricate, and mind boggling groove. Amazing... simply amazing

[@ippimerawr]

Lmao they’re both trash “gods” lmao

[@jjonnewman]

this is some of the best drumming anybody will ever see and hear

[@Tekkerue]

I honestly don't know who I'm more impressed with....Jojo Mayer or any other musician who can keep up with him. ;-)

[@Jim-fb7kd]

More than seven years later, we are all the tall guy on the right.

[@MM-vs2et]

I don't know what that means

[@chizzadbc]

@@MM-vs2et with that quote he's literally won the internet

[@antibulletdodger101]

@@MM-vs2et Lol! Wtf you mean you "don´t know what that means"..? The tall guy on the right, do you see him? That´s how alot of people feel watching this..

[@fastridav4409]

Please publish a book of these amazing quotes!

[@Combustion47]

🤘🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@billyyfire]

And here i'm back, 9 years late, i'm still blasted by these fellowmans, thank you Janek and Jojo for such an inspiring music act! 🙏🙏

[@athomp2006]

Jojo is simply a high grade quality musician who, lucky for us, happens to play the drums to express himself.

[@sebastianfrank4295]

Ich watch this vid at least 2 times per year and especially the first part keeps giving me goosebumps every single time 👍🏻❤️

[@doubled6595]

2024 and Jojo is still one of if not the most under recognized player on the planet.

[@Deagledrumzz]

Beautiful groove,amazing wrists,fabulous technique.Here is someone that understands why technique is so important.Viva JoJo Mayer.

[@emir44muller10]

Viva la independencia, Viva Miguel Hidalgo, Viva México Viva México Viva México!!!! Ok no mojo is amazing,

[@DHarri9977]

When you reach this level you move in the direction of conceptual thinking and let the music take you away to that creative space and just groove. I agree he has the technical skills to do most anything he wants.

[@StephenQuadros]

Just...wow. I'm so glad I found this. Creative, beyond technical, with spirit. Incomparable. Other worldly. But best of all...MUSICAL. Thank YOU Jojo Mayer and Janek Gwizdala.

[@esond]

The chemistry between these two guys is so flawless. I love how they do this give-and-take thing. They totally get high off of hearing each other do cool shit, very fun to watch.

[@creativedrumming]

Hey that's me sitting in back of the drums to the left of Jojo. Love his playing awesome!

[@nicholashatzimanolis6360]

i can never watch this too many times

[@MrLince-hr4of]

never boring

[@jordandinsdale94]

I had the absolute pleasure of meeting Jojo Mayer and having a lesson with him at my university in England for a masterclass.. such a clever and inspiring man.

[@Alex_Khouri]

Holy hell this guy is good. I've seen plenty of super-technical cats before, but no one merges chops with intelligent playing like this guy does. He's like cybergenetic upgraded version of Buddy Rich :D

[@nohaste4me]

Then why is it so boring? Chris Coleman at Namm is more excitement to me!

[@ozanbilal]

nohaste4me boring? every morning i listen those songs... you have a different taste and its like comparing nuggets to gourmet cooking...

[@ca77721]

He has chops and also very musical.

[@oldboy9267]

how are you even comparing them? completely different players

[@billk9583]

Regardless of his incredible hand skills, I find him one of the least musical among the well-known drummers. He had a good groove in the first piece, but I agree with other commenters that most of the rest of it was crap and went nowhere, which is the real reason the onlookers were merely standing and watching. Amazing hand skills does not mean all of his work is good music.

[@TheRadrussian1]

i think what makes jojo so great is that NO ONE could ever watch or hear drum and think "i could of thought of doing that" . his fills and switches break your fucking neck.

[@RoyaltonDrummer922]

his musical mind is on another planet

[@jpkfox]

Peoples feet are moving and people smiling... a sure sign a good drummer is doing his thing.

[@darksunwithin]

Also, this is some of most inspired playing I've heard/seen from him yet. And that is one hell of a bassist too, I'm baffled how he keeps up with some of Jojo's fills without dropping out :o

[@marcusbirylaby]

0:00 - 5:50: Se7en 5:59 - 13:40: Catachresis (please correct me on this one) 13:41 - 18:30: Tetrastigm That transition from the second one to Tetrastigm tho....

[@bean_machine969]

I just appreciate Jojo's playing. Always different with his phrasing and his drum fills are out of this world. Definitely one of my favorite drummers for sure.

[@GamersBar]

If people can get through a couple minutes intro this is probably one of your most universally loved videos on youtube, give it a sec people , to use a pun let him drop the bass

[@ColonelK0rn1]

Janek's pedal video sent me here. Glad I watched this, as it was quite an amazing spectacle. Totally next-level playing.

[@yamahadtx6404]

BEST DRUMMER OF ALL TIME!! ALIVE AND LIVING AMOUNG US...PEOPLE WILL ARGUE OF GREATS THAT HAVE GONE..BUT ITS RIGHT THERE....JOJO MAYER.

[@emlix1]

Jebus, the guy's fucken good but I wouldn't go that far.

[@lul_9451]

Lol, there's no such thing as the best drummer of all time. Relax.

[@ghostnotes5667]

His sticking on the ride is second to none. Amazing grooves and timing!

[@holyhelo5speak]

I always watch these things wondering what it would be like to just walk up with no expectations from this guy, and then he goes full beast mode and blows your mind

[@gelal001]

even jojo made some kind of dubstep, I like that he is an open person and his drum & bass/jungle is amazing, feels natural

[@fagefoo1323]

It also sounds a bit like jazz

[@edg4112]

Seen this video multiple times and it still blows me away how much control Jojo has when playing.

[@TheDatoejammaster]

The video said 18 min and I was like eh I'll jus watch abit. Ended up watching the whole thing because it was so FRESH, TIGHT, ENTERTAINING and it had suspense tht got me lie... And two legendary musicians who know how to play together and even how to create a sound That doesn't just sound good but this is cause they match what is being played

[@phatpeople1234]

+ferfef dwef Do you know who the bassist is?

[@kickthebabylmo]

+Henri Lower Janek Gwizdala

[@phatpeople1234]

Thank you.

[@juanamaama2644]

always.…take back one brave. tenyears i keep watching!

[@mcdrumlessons]

one of the most musical performances of all time. an icon Jojo. every drummer should have a poster of that drummer in his/her drum room!

[@matei16]

why did i watch then as I was about to go to bed?!!! now im just smiling to myself whilst raving!

[@silakapa]

Drums and Bass guitar, perfect symbiosis

[@rired2005]

This is stuff FOR THE AGES... The most innovative, creative drummer.... God would not mess with Jo Jo Mayer....

[@christopherandies]

One of the slickest drummers on the planet.

[@shonuff515]

Jojo Mayer is BOSS in all aspects of drumming. This groove is just sick! That is what you call skill... What the bass player is showing you is not only skill to groove in timing, but 1 of the most important thing in being a musician... That is DISCIPLINE!

[@DavidJF123]

03:20, 04:20, 09:45, 13:40, 15:39, 16:00, There are so many epic little licks and grooves but these ones just blew my mind!

[@color-head1696]

03:20 04:20 09:45 13:40 15:39 16:00 Without commas your time infos become time stamps 😉

[@TheHowitz]

I'm stoked to be in a video on youtube with 200,000+ views...even if i'm just standing behind the bass player the whole time with my jaw on the floor.

[@christophervasquez2446]

This guy's is awesome ...and the bass player was just jamming out..loved it ....

[@cobra1010]

They are both fantastic! For me Jojo Mayer is by far the most refined and sophisticated drummer on the planet. He is always 100% rhythmical!

[@King-Gilamashur2758]

The guy with the black shirt right in front of Jo Jo got unplugged from the Matrix from watching that shit.

[@FullForceDrummer]

LMFAO

[@KYEP01]

I think it's the 20th time i am viewing this performance... Jojo is incredible, so is Janek. A prefect duo !!

[@leecliff4762]

I came because of the drummer. I stayed for the bassist.

[@jamescrud]

He played one note for a really long time...

[@edthewave]

James Crud Sometimes, one note is ALL YOU NEED!

[@rigid.designator]

James Crud ed is right you know. As a bassist you have to know when and where is the time to open up, I think he played it perfectly... also, the focus was on JoJo in the beginning, so he had to give the drummer space. It's all about understanding the importance of dynamics.

[@jamescrud]

edthewave So I guess "sometimes" I can be a really good bass player? Good to know.

[@smirfbroil6934]

@@jamescrud That dont make sense

[@balalajkeaccordeone4711]

the 1st track mega gr8!! even cant count how many times i watched that!!!

[@rigid.designator]

Well, Janek is not a tech junkie, but boy, he just killed that bass with those pedals! Very mature playing. Jojo, you know, is a beast. Perfect rhythm section.

[@baax]

I just found this and i can't stop playing it, superb.

[@JeeniusGaming]

This sounds so freakin awesome!!! Make the bass a bit louder and I would listen to this 24/7! My fav part is from the beginning up to 5:50

[@willcotter9465]

The guy in black to the right shaking his head in awe is exactly how i feel. I`m so grateful for my hearing right now.

[@saltesh2861]

side story on the right side: 10:15 Asian girl and sweater/watch guy share an eye conversation about a sound heard above. 10:21 object falls from sky. 10:21 through 10:39 sweater/watch guy can't stop thinking about that plastic thing and nabs it

[@PROTEUS_SEER-OF-EONS]

true love

[@bily405]

better than 50 shades of grey

[@tmaddrummer]

Souvenier time!

[@vedsj6091]

Nice observation!

[@quasarulas3968]

literally bringing the house down!

[@electrizer]

I could watch him play for hours on end. Amazing drummer!

[@davidgomersall7185]

Jojo Mayer - looks like he was designed by Jim Hensons workshop, sounds like Christopher Walkens' dropout younger brother and is a genius, philosopher and drumming legend. What a dude 😎

[@fbwnsan]

can't believe audiences are so calm infront of this awesome performance! definitely makes me wanna buy sonor drum too

[@Well_Edumacated]

that is called the Jojo Mayer mind trick.

[@XHALE303]

Whatever dropped on the stage, the tall guy has it 10:38 😁 Jojo is amazing

[@La_sagne]

big props.. that was some amazing bass playing and amazing teamwork... just freakin amazing

[@mattstrash]

everything is in good taste with this guy. no fluff, everything adds

[@billk9583]

Regardless of his incredible hand skills, I find him one of the least musical among the well-known drummers. If he does stumble into a groove for a few seconds, he finds a way to flail himself out of it on the cymbals. This is the umpteenth video of him (and the last one) I've watched hoping that he'll stumble into a groove worthy of his skills.

[@mattstrash]

@@billk9583 Don't know if you've seen the world of drummers out there, but I find the wankery levels are usually way higher.

[@MM-vs2et]

​@@billk9583 It's NAMM, the musicians are paid to flail their(companies) gear. It's not a show of music, it's a show of equipment. I know no one thinks that, but in this context, it's necessary to think that. Even with that aside, I didn't see him fall out of a groove because he's flailing at all.

[@TheFloflu]

jojo mayer is that kind of guy who have no limits in their genius

[@hummerbeats]

WOW! That bass player is nuts! JOJO mayer is next level!

[@ciboney94]

They say that time does not really exist it is a human construct that helps us to deal with the chaos that is our reality. He has just put every thing in order. Simply magic!

[@jonhattanrai]

Imagine if Jojo Mayer jams with Tom Jenkinson (Squarepusher)

[@leeellis4820]

Take my money.

[@reginaldnestlethorpe9041]

ok, I imagined it

[@Smoothways]

but now having watched all the way through...boy, this is some hypnotic stuff. Those 2 merge together so well. Of course this is all about drum workshop so therefore bass is here to support the drummer. Auf jeden Fall funktioniert das richtig gut! Jojo ist wohl derzeit der innovativste Drummer, der mit brillianter Technik, Mut zu Experimenten und nimmer endenden Einfaellen wirklich fast 20min unterhalten kann ohne jemals wirklich langweilig zu werden!

[@andramoie]

I'd love to hear a Jazz band with rhythm group like that.

[@lucasmachadodossantos3147]

+andramoie Hear Janek Gwizdala album It Only Happens Once, with Jojo Mayer and Mark Guiliana at drums

[@hubertcumberdale2078]

Skalpel has a feel kinda like that

[@brandonkyle3964]

+Lucas Machado dos Santos Holy shit that exists? :O

[@lucasmachadodossantos3147]

***** Yes, is a very good album. I recommend The Kandinsky Effect too. A amazing trio, who mix jazz, eletronica and rock.

[@kajtje]

+andramoie Gogo penguin ;)

[@chsemaphor]

The precisest bass i have ever heard. Dude, youre the best,

[@mrlozano]

What a story this guy has......from screech from saved by the bell, to world renowned drummer. Does he still hang out w/ Mario Lopez and Tiffany Amber Theissan and the rest of the cast?

[@lex-iq1uq]

Как хорошо что это видео ещё здесь. Я смотрю его уже много лет, и каждый раз муражки.

[@guygroomes07]

jojo mayer the octopus

[@roro69480]

merci à toi sonorusa pour cette immense moment de bonheurs

[@panayiotis131]

That fill that starts at 2:21 (with a missed note as well lol) made me shout "OH!".... sort of like someone offended me, in a good way.

[@Bricameron]

Playing drums as an instrument not just holding a beat.The single best drummer on the planet as far as I am concerned.Inspirational.

[@microguard]

Those 66 dislikes are Lars Ulrich¨s fans...

[@ArtyomAnna]

Galwi nope,he's not bad,juz trrible

[@MRNORTH94]

Jabby Jab that cracked me up!

[@InfiniteRhombus]

to be honest its just lars ulrich voting over and over again, he doesn't have any fans left.

[@Treebot1]

He's the best mono thingy guy ever

[@dsvet]

No we Lars fans are also Tomas Haake fans who are also Jojo fans. We're just not one dimensional like you.

[@BoomerMusicCompany]

Awesome! I really want to play with Janek Gwizdala!

[@midinerd]

leading up to 12:46 he starts to blend the rimshot snare with the 'twang' of the floortom hits close to the floortom's rim. I had to re-watch it a few times to get where the accent overtones from the snare were coming from - I really doubt I could've guessed what was going on without seeing it. fucking genius

[@svenlima]

I was at the concert yesterday. Very nice!

[@bikerbuncle]

he knew exactly where he was in the groove the whole time. i give up. gonna go sit on my sticks now !

[@cobra1010]

Both are increadible masters!! Thank you for uploading this!

[@Yaddayadda1234]

The older jojo gets the better he gets

[@Svyatosldr]

Thank You Jojo!!!

[@ArmyPig007]

Anyone know the name of the song he starts about 6:00?

[@bobwilson7464]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpyslIWdbt6ZnZY I think its this. Pretty rad to hear a Mr. Oizo cover

[@etiennesworld]

My favorite drummer of all time.

[@Kuuuks]

London Garage Music In The House...........

[@bortiz1954]

Always enjoy watching you play. Some great grooves.

[@DrummerJacob]

Lars Ulrich seems to have 184 KZbin accounts and growing!

[@willmarshall2364]

Refreshing to see a drummer and bassist playing technically complex 'house' rhythms live as opposed to PC generated music of the same musical ilk, love it, especially the time changes which are just sooo tight! :-)

[@pdstix78]

Bass player is killing

[@Silrian777]

Aaaaah, can't handle the grooooove in the track starting at 6:17, so massively awesome!

[@MikePensini]

90 people dislike this. Really?

[@RobCartwright]

Lord, I could listen to this all day.

[@geofergal4657]

Jojo is awesome, o doubt about it, That bass player is also briliant, The 2 did pull of a great show, Nothing 2 fancy, They did something awesome with what they had

[@nedswebjunk]

Holy. fucking. shit. Until an hour ago, I'd never heard of Jojo Mayer or Janek Gwizdala. Now I want them to adopt me.

[@ropogckue]

Крутотецкая крутотень!!! 🥁🎸🎧🔊😎

[@ropogckue]

10:39 Похоже, что парень нашёл сувенир от Джоджо Маера! 😁 10:20 А вот тут этот "сувенир" приземляется. ✈ пс: слухали и зырили этот ролик раз 20, а заметили это спустя 9 месяцев! 🕘

[@kerrytodd3901]

take it to the studio guy's This is awsome stuff.

[@zyanyacamargo971]

I’m high af and this sounds good 👌🏽

[@05ringomiguel]

Me too. Tomorrow i had to work. I have to wake Up at 6:00. It is 00:51 Now.

[@NIKKO500]

Crazy pedal board... Both are totally awesome

[@Anonomusturd]

9:41 "HALFTIME!"

[@Ebut191]

The fluidity and symmetry of Jo Jo Mayer's hands/arms when watching from front on is impressive. Effortless!

[@stixnfeet7818]

That is truly one of the greatest performances I have ever enjoyed and appreciated!