ROB ARAUJO | Keyscape Sessions

When we discovered the amazing Rob Araujo at an LA House Party, he was already using Keyscape! We had him come over and perform his brand new single for us, which features the LA Custom C7 Grand Piano! Not bad for a warm-up! :-)
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Rob is using a Roland A-88 to play Keyscape in this video. The keyboard stand is a custom Gibraltar build.

[@lukasthompson434]

Wow, Spectrasonics, this is easily one of my favorite KZbin channels when it comes to watching really incredible performances. The cinematography, great cast of musicians you bring in, and amazing instruments really make these videos something special!

[@SpectrasonicsVIDEO]

Thanks so much, Lukas! :-)

[@user-ye6ql7mh1i]

Agreed

[@albertonino2652]

Even homie looks surprised at some of the stuff that's coming out

[@najtrows]

That is what happens when you play with feel! Your brain is not always planning what will happen :D

[@impactfuse674]

HAHAHAHAJ KILLED ME

[@sag3gas]

20%: Hands 80% Face 100% Soul

[@woah3108]

He can play the piano with his face and it would still be soulful

[@user-hh7oi2le3m]

Total 200% lol Prob that's how he's that good at piano

[@mo-pu5ku]

roberto: *playing* me: *crying* roberto: that was a good warmup me:

[@woah3108]

Fr 😂 At that point I just ran out of tears. Deadass have to refill my eyes out here smh

[@davidfryer9359]

I AM A NEW FOUND MEMBER OF THE CHURCH OF ROB ARAUJO. I HAVE NEVER HEARD HIM BEFORE...NOW IM A BELIEVER.

[@cbro777]

I guess there seems to be a few people that are struggling with the ever-changing, ever-evolving sound of jazz. These young guys are pushing it to a whole different level no reason to dislike it because you can't appreciate something new. I like the new modern and I like the traditional Jazz runs and chord structures that he includes in his pieces.

[@DEITYMUSIC]

This is my favourite comment ever. It’s true in all aspects of music. Every genre. Every technique. Every way of playing or making music. This comment could be put for. I’m glad you have summed up what I’ve been thinking for the past year and a half 👏🙏🙏

[@souslicer]

Fuck the haters . This is exactly the kind of jazz I like. Kenta shimawaka is another one I love

[@slapmyfunkybass]

You’re basically saying if someone doesn’t like it, it’s because they’re unable to appreciate it. We can say that about anything to escape criticism.

[@Icybearg]

@@slapmyfunkybass explain to me how can you appreciate something you don't like...do you know the meaning of "Appreciation"? and NO criticism can be either positive and negative it all depends.

[@jazzfunkhead6866]

I could not express it any better than you did. It is so refreshing to see these young cats keeping Jazz and it's many forms alive. The respect and time these musicians put into their craft is on another level raising the art to where it should be. Evolution is the key to longevity. We need the same to happen to the blues. Jazz and Blues is the soundtrack and foundation of American music that the world appreciates and listens to. God bless you Mr. Arajuo!!!

[@gil-evens]

4:13 Rob saying "That was a good warm up" had me dying.

[@DavidBoura]

This midi keyboard should be signed by every artist!!!

[@marquiswalker5100]

David Boura great idea really

[@DavidBoura]

And so they invite again those who didn't :)

[@lastmanstanding80]

It has been signed by every artist, you just can't see with the naked eye.

[@Mrjhow30]

History being made, certainly

[@spicyjuniormint]

YES, I’ve been waiting for this. Rob is a legend. Now get Keyscape in Kiefer’s hands ;)

[@eliKrut]

oh my god yes

[@ryantakach1478]

Yooo

[@SpectrasonicsVIDEO]

Coming up very soon! :-)

[@RinaldoJonathan]

@@SpectrasonicsVIDEO "very soon".

[@ghettoshuriken]

He is so in time

[@busken10]

wdym hes not thats the feel

[@jinlee2709]

@@busken10 huh

[@chriswright2553]

He sounds like a next-gen Lyle Mays. Incredible feel. I will be checking him out big-time.

[@humblewerks]

For the last 2 yrs I have been a BIG fan of Robs music, glad to see he's getting his props, absolutely love his music, thanks Rob and Spectrosonics.

[@positronikiss]

You mistyped Spectresonacs.

[@RinaldoJonathan]

@@positronikiss oh my God

[@Halefall]

Huge props to the camera team! Those angles are so sweet

[@thatoletsheleproduction.2306]

Very nice

[@TallSomeone]

The Keyscape wonder here is the literal SOFTNESS demonstrated in Rob's playing and provided by the software. The world has changed. It's computer power, yeah, but it's we golden humans that trigger the tones. Eric, you bring such richness to this electronic era. Look at the faces of every single human that you've brought in to the studio to demonstrate your technology.

[@SamChaneyProductions]

For those asking about the time signature the main body of the song sounds like 6/4 (snare usually landing on beat 4) with an interesting shuffle that sounds like it's based on sextuplet subdivision. He also uses a lot of 7/8 phrases at the beginning and end but then adds rests to fit it into the 6/4

[@RealJaybeeMusic]

In the beginning of the faster portion, I hear two 5/8 bars followed by a 9/8, there's a quintuple feel and then a skip. Towards the middle it does gravitate towards 6/8 or 12/8 depending on how you hear the phrasing (if you ask me its 12/8 because the phrases take a whole bar). The majority of the tune is compound meter, I don't hear any 6/4 at play.

[@marquiswalker5100]

This is the greatest keyscape vid yet. This man is an absolute PROBLEMMMMMMMM!!!!

[@sabana7564]

that last a#M7 with the Gm7 fit so well with that ending. He is crazy

[@murillojules]

"I was listening Glasper's back radio album for like 4 years, now the only thing I can play is glasper licks, help me... I'm dead inside" - Rob Araujo, talking at a Jacob Mann's jazz theraphy

[@brentduanefoster]

Julián Andrés Murillo Hahahahaha!!!! Well, I don't know about Rob, but if I were gonna be stuck on anybody's licks, it would be Robert Glasper.

[@ImpmanPDX]

That sounds like a school where Jacob Collier gives regular talks about harmonic structure and atonal phrasing. I'd still go :)

[@DelusiUK]

Can deffo hear it!

[@kevinduffy2568]

Yeeeaaaaaaaaaaaa

[@RoryDavidWatts]

Ah interesting. I was coming to the comments to comment how much the start sounds like a Glasper lick! Nice.

[@Gimbergp]

That was a good warm up 😂 😂

[@hygri]

Goodness so many artists on here love that LA Custom C7 Grand... so expressive. It's like, the one. Well, that and the suitcase Rhodes... just wow.

[@mattjennings6533]

Rob your playing is absolutely mad!

[@QN5Music]

This dude is incredible.

[@eficzek007]

I am obsessed with this guy, thanks spotify for helping me stumble upon his work!

[@dnch]

Thank you Aimee, this guy is really something

[@henriquealejandro7247]

man am I glad I stopped sleeping on this dude. He's unbelievable

[@JS-te2vj]

Holy shit. this is mind blowing. Salute from Tokyo.

[@phat4fresh]

Okay based on few second of listening.. he’s a piano god

[@GumercindoRunol]

The intro is just amazing

[@jorgestramusic]

Awesome in every way!... Rob Araujo Is fantastic!

[@BBT609]

I’m blown away how REAL it sounds like a CLASSIC PIANO.

[@zoulistic]

One of my favourite keyboard players: a-mazing timing!

[@motormouth2592]

I love watching rob play. Everything is just so relaxed and elegant yet intriguing

[@Keydoodling]

3:08 Damnit. It's the lick. Thanks Rob 👌

[@DanielMorales-qp8rf]

The sound of the pianon is authentic and full bodied.

[@chaoschoir4759]

Now that’s what I’m talkin’ about! Some beautiful playing right there...

[@c.charlesjohnsoniii931]

Rob Araujo Is original and so is Anomalie I found you guys music in my junior year of highschool .

[@equalsql7508]

Oh man, he is just such an incredible player. I don't know what is going on in his brain, but can I have some of it please!

[@loocheenah]

Wow, incredibly smooth.

[@micklechuck]

So great, Rob! Can't get enough of it!

[@Skubro2]

3:09 the lick

[@ferthambo461]

also at 3:00

[@thisjustin77]

@@ferthambo461 right at 2:55

[@ion7701]

Skoola Well spotted! 😉

[@jamesrobinson529]

One of my favorite musicians.

[@brentduanefoster]

Y'all FINALLY got Rob here!!!!!!

[@conniescup]

Just fell in LOVE!!! Breath of fresh air!!!!

[@danielwilliams4379]

FINALLY!! 😭🔥🔥 MY MAN ROB 🔥💚🔥🔥

[@stereocool2155]

So glad I had the occasion to collaborate with this dude. Rob you're amazing!

[@iJiggsy]

STEREOCOOL Your mastering skills were brilliant on that project.

[@stereocool2155]

Thanks dude... We have a couple more TUNES made together that will get out someday

[@xebio6]

Audience: "Wow!" Rob: "That's a good warm-up" Lol

[@OlegSidorenko1974]

Loved this piece on Soundcloud, so good to catch it here as well!

[@benweston9158]

I can't even tell what time signature it's in!!! Bloody amazing.

[@Zacharysandilands]

6/8. Or 4/4+2/4

[@leobenezneto]

Bebop funk!! Amazing!

[@jimbalio]

Masterful! Love it.

[@terrythompsonjr]

Who...what..just happened!? I’m a fan now..this guy is in another universe

[@brentduanefoster]

TheOfficialTerryThompson I discovered him on Instagram about a year or two ago. BLOWN AWAY!!!!!!

[@NightimeBurnout]

ive had this song on my playlist since it dropped :D I LOVE ROB

[@johaunZ]

i love how he mixes it up. awesome

[@joyus21]

Amaaaaazing! Beautiful😭

[@haramora7331]

wow absolutly fantastic!!

[@afroliciousbln]

Man, this is beautiful.

[@jarrodhartanku3188]

That was outstanding....

[@bblix]

Wonderful playing!

[@alditotagor9867]

What a beautiful music!!!!

[@raphaela4773]

always on point Rob

[@marinaferreira2456]

Love this song so much :)

[@georginaigbokwe1461]

Magnificent!

[@iJiggsy]

Spectrasonics, if you ever start a Keyscapes series for people who suck at piano, you know where to find me.

[@murillojules]

Machado Mijiga lmao you are actually a legend

[@iJiggsy]

Julián Andrés Murillo don't do drugs man; they mess with your head and make you delusional.

[@mchawkjunior6500]

Bro machado if you suck I have no chance bro.

[@iJiggsy]

MCHawkJunior If your arms and legs work, you have a 100% of being better than me. Not even all of your arms and legs, just if at least one works.

[@mchawkjunior6500]

Cheers for the motivation bro but you don't suck by any means, your stuff on Jam of the Week is insane!!

[@PaulsonJeanty]

Beautiful Rob bro!!

[@jthescruff]

Shades of Esbjorn Svensson. Lovely.

[@alexanderant11]

Most creative love this

[@walterinc1]

just met him on spotify by accident and i love this guy. hes a genius

[@joeltibbs8087]

just wait until you see the collabs

[@koreanfriedchildren]

Ok this is mind blowingly good.

[@Bashanvibe]

Beautiful

[@Nedwin]

I really enjoy this video. Gotta find more about keyscapes and Rob.

[@bobsmith12345]

more keyscape sessions! these are great :)

[@andreamas7692]

LUV IT!!!!!!!!!!

[@TomBrislin]

Wonderful!

[@DanielMorales-qp8rf]

Rob is amazing, very emotive player

[@AceeSoul]

This is awesome!

[@eady911]

inspirational playing, so fluid and melodic , amazing rhythms and control, fantastic ,carry on, i'm subscribed and a fan

[@samuelele]

Oh come on, you‘re that good

[@torjeanson9317]

So beautiful it almost makes me cry... 👍🎶🎵

[@torjeanson9317]

Yes, it's the fourth time I listen today...🙂

[@stubbi]

Damn I didn't expect to find Rob Araujo here. Nice!

[@andrewadelson2811]

Wow. Straight fire brother.

[@damianzeni2023]

Excelente!!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤

[@aaronmichaud1]

Love this

[@mehkisdaddy7348]

FLAWLESS COMBOS🤯 @1:30-2:00

[@benjaminpatingjr9027]

WOOOOW!

[@PaolaeGabriel2012]

Extremo bom gosto. Excelente.

[@gerritveldhuisen7748]

Great Playing and Timing ;-) I love it **********

[@isidorekinz7381]

YEAH...WONDERFULL

[@abiudeliezerquinteroaponte5849]

hermosa interpretación.

[@hevaldosouza4979]

I Love Spectrasonics! The Best

[@HansVanEijsden]

Wow!

[@antonellomascarello4698]

So beautiful 😍

[@LuizCarlosJesusdosSantos]

Brutal!!!

[@vivipila]

Amazing!!

[@TomasStavik]

Rob is amazing.

[@CraigMansfield]

lovely player

[@thebmusproject]

Too wow!

[@josh.e7702]

Legendary

[@Smith3726]

Great skills I like those smooth runs 😏

[@Account4096]

Bro cooked up a masterpiece and at the end says "oh that was a good warmup ¯\_(ツ)_/¯"

[@AllNightDayDream]

A higher level has been reached