SpiritYouAll | Bobby McFerrin | Talks at Google

Get Bobby McFerrin's new album, spirityouall, at Amazon (smarturl.it/bm-spirityouall-cd) and iTunes (smarturl.it/bm-spirityouall).
For decades Bobby McFerrin has broken all the rules. The 10-time Grammy winner has blurred the distinction between pop music and fine art, goofing around barefoot in the world's finest concert halls, exploring uncharted vocal territory, inspiring a whole new generation of a cappella singers and the beatbox movement. His new album, spirityouall re-imagines Americana with beloved spirituals and original songs, raising the roof with joyful grooves. This bluesy, feel-good recording (featuring an incredible lineup of great musicians including Larry Campbell, Charley Drayton, Gil Goldstein, Larry Grenadier, Ali Jackson, and Esperanza Spalding) is an unexpected move from the music-industry rebel who singlehandedly redefined the role of the human voice with his a cappella hit "Don't Worry, Be Happy," his collaborations with Yo-Yo Ma, Chick Corea and the Vienna Philharmonic, his improvising choir Voicestra, and his legendary solo vocal performances.
All that pioneer spirit and virtuosity has opened up a great big sky, including game-changing experiments in multi-tracking. But virtuosity isn't the point. "I try not to "perform" onstage," says Bobby. "I try to sing the way I sing in my kitchen, because I just can't help myself. I want to get people to just sing the way they do when they're just hanging out waiting for the bus, in their regular "blue-jeans" voice. I want to bring audiences into the incredible feeling of joy and freedom I get when I sing."
Moderated by Alan Seales.

[@fastballonly]

It is a privilege to be alive during this man's time.

[@laurastephenson5169]

There is jazz, there is musical improvisation, and there is Bobby McFerrin. Know your levels.

[@MarcioHolanda]

0:00 - Introduction 0:14 - Everytime 4:24 - speech 5:01 - I Shall Be Released 9:21 - Improvisation 15:51 - I've Got the World on a String 22:00 - Improvisation 24:11 - My Girl Back Home 24:41 - speech 28:47 - Pick Yourself Up 29:09 - speech 39:59 - Drive 40:49 - speech 42:06 - The Cosby Show Theme Song 42:24 - speech 52:12 - Improvisation BAND Bobby McFerrin: Vocals Gil Goldstein: Music Director, Arranger, Electric Piano, Accordion Louis Cato: Drums, Guitar, Tambourine, Vocals

[@theko4u]

Thank you 😊

[@devonseamoor]

Gosh, how strong his voice has grown. Such agility and lovely madness. Amazing! Bobby McFerrin, a man who lives and acts his belief in a most joyful way, an example to us all.

[@bernios3446]

Hmm, the guy - Bobby McFerrin - is 63 years old in that video. Yet he is so relaxed, witty, even good- looking (his age is hard to believe) and the musicianship exposed on that scene is just staggeriing. So human, so warm, so alive. Who needs mainstream pop music when this here is available? And no, I wouldn't want to change seat with the interviewer - he doesn't really seem up to the task :-)

[@ddduncan7]

Google talks are legend. They're a staple of modern society. We're going to look back in 20 years and think "oh yeah Google talks! How rad! The interviewers were so hip and confident and with-it!"

[@DanceBeforeTheStorm_]

if I had a thousand lives, one of them would be all about listening to Bobby McFerrin only

[@aDarcone]

i still know so little about this world

[@walkmytalknolimits7571]

aDarcone endlich mal ein cooles Statement von DIR

[@thunder23JOE]

Man.. that Bob Dylan cover (5:00) got me in tears. Wonderful cover

[@mimiseton]

I love everything Bobby Mc Ferrin does ~ and have for years. He is one of the most responsive channels for the Gods Of Music on the planet...the ULTIMATE vocalist. I call him, "Human Music". If you are worried about his 'tuning' (see comment below) I think perhaps you are not allowing yourself to surrender physically to the experience of listening. 'Someone should tune him', if I read what you mean correctly (you are critiquing his pitch?) sounds like a comment made from the analytical mind ~ and this music is a body-heart experience.

[@mierdadepagina]

And I and all of us love that love for the music. Thanks for writting that touching comment.

[@mimiseton]

:-)

[@gracelands764]

I love him so much, he's just amazing! Such a gift from God.

[@neicompos]

Fantástico...divino...

[@jamiebaldwin4827]

This genius has been blessed to be a blessing. Just amazing stuff

[@debralynnanderson7820]

Absolutely Beautiful... like a sunny 75 degree morning ...Or a soft warm breeze in the summer as you gaze at the stars.. Simply because there is a God.. You are so Blessed Bobby...

[@tgenrette451518]

Awesome Debbie. Thanks for posting Bobby💙💙

[@brendavisceglia3977]

just bought the CD...can't wait to listen to it over and over...master master master of song and soul

[@jean-lucgiscard8664]

yesterday night in vancouver (B.C. Canada_ amazing performance)

[@AmravindeSchurbap]

Bobby McFerrin... every time new...

[@RanMC]

He is music, just wow !

[@sylviamartin3445]

absolutely amazing .....thank you God for letting me find this on youtube!

[@koujunguitar]

最強すぎますわい！

[@camdavbax]

I would love to see Victor Wooten and Bobby McFerrin play some music together... The idea just blew my mind...

[@bahutu802]

The question beginning at 36:05 is misunderstood by Bobby McFerrin, as he understands the question like: What's your approach regarding practice / your musical development? Nevertheless (or should I say thanks to the misunderstanding), the answer he gives is sooo profound and comprehensive. I am extremly thankful for it!

[@JerryJean]

Love this!

[@ChrisZama]

This is awesome,very cool and inspiring!

[@evgenylauck4893]

Bobby McFerrin - Гений!!!

[@jakewinters850]

Bobby McFerrin is the talent and the entertainment. The interviewer did not respect this and got served.

[@amystearn]

I love the Stearn Barritone guitar that one of the musicians is playing!

[@fadeev805]

thaks so much.......it's perfect!!!

[@lianagottlieb7127]

Amazing!!!!

[@jeanmanu]

what swing !! et quelle écoute entre les musiciens, c'est magique !

[@martinoblues]

Amazing. Wondeful. I have seen you, july 1992, Brian Mc Ferrin, in THE NIGHT OF GIANTS, MONTREUX JAZZ FESTIVAL. SWITZERLAND. As a GEORGES DUKE's, RIP, special guest 🥰🏞🇨🇭

[@camdavbax]

Yeah I saw that video! Really cool stuff :) Richard Bona is super cool as well. I just love when two musicians get together and give you an experience with their instruments. It's real special :)

[@user-kx7mi3oo4y]

Бобби сам оркестр,слушать его не устаёшь

[@kathleengay7953]

Life long dream to meet this man or be in the lucky audience who gets to inter act with him

amazing man

[@marlenyquispearone3956]

perfecto!!!!

[@allanmatos5613]

My God from Bahia Brazil. I ll post him to my pupils from CEFPF School.

[@Thumbelllina]

wonderful

[@nadias.8956]

bravissimo...

[@shantil7764]

one of the coolest people on earth

[@AndreasHelberg]

I love it - and you :)

[@catherineromand5540]

Bobby pour moi la plus belle voix .je suis Vanniere j’ai fait beaucoup d’oeuvres sur ta musique merci de cette beauté

[@jungsufi]

speechless, this is too good. a u t h e n t i c i t y

[@Biogsguy]

Excellent. Thanks for uploading.

[@motreble]

Music at its best the great Bobby Mcferrin, great musician I’m speechless I love all his music

[@ljg7777]

I am reading this some years after the fact...nevertheless, the comment made regarding the tone or pitch of this man is somewhat ambitious in trying to see / hear something that is not actually in the real world, NOT there. As both an Engineer and musician, I began to realise that this type of vocal performance has, or may have a somewhat standard jazz perspective to it based most likely on the understanding of a live performance, in respect to a live audience.BUT, when you begin to hear the solo elements of this performance, one hears the influences from a plethora of jazz greats, all of which have inspired us all to learn and pursue music in the first place. The idea that a lack of tone and/or pitch is evident within the performance, does not nor should ever enter the conversation or comment. This level of arbitrary criticism cannot be supported, primarily, because it does not exist.in truth or reality...Keep ahead., Music is the Human Being.

[@L.o.u.i.s..]

Sir, you are Cool!

[@timmycury]

me too! But there's a guy that Mcferrin has played with, that was amazing. His name is Richard Bona. He's a great artist as well. You can find the video of there presentation on youtube as well. Really good!

[@devonseamoor]

This one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5vQm3WOpN6ona8

[@amelielaflamme]

And so you are telling me that Bobby McFerrin is not enough for your learnings??? Please! Practice more if this happens! You need to learn something you didn’t have learnt yet..!

[@OlavoLuisatto]

Wooow?? Great Bobby McFerrin. I'm your fan, man!! You are Fantastic. Hugs from BRZ. São Paulo State.

[@sebastiaomalate8194]

good music

[@amelielaflamme]

La condescendance me déçoit chaque fois que je la ressens… Mais de votre part, elle me déplaît vigoureusement..!

[@K-R-O-L]

42 000 views NOT ENOUGH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@apfeIsine]

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[@Shellison1]

Am I the only one who noticed his guitarist-drummer is a young Louis Cato? Sure enough, Bobby calls him Louis somewhere before 12.00, and toward the end of the interview mentions Cato.

[@benalpha2078]

He said revelation

[@combatman91]

i can hum and whistle on the same time.. :D

[@bahutu802]

+Cela Pizdarija Actually I didn't ever think about trying it, but just tried it and succeeded :) I'll experiment. I think it opens up quite some possibilities :)

[@brianspenst1374]

How do you find Bobby McFerrin in the woods? Just follow the scat.

[@fan5407]

38:31 - Does anyone know anything about Irene Goodnight (spelling?) and her sister who sing 4-part Bach harmonies? Is the name a joke? I didn't find anything on these people searching online. If you (person reading this) can direct me to this music, I'd be grateful, because it sounds awesome.

[@ilikepants711]

this interviewer bloowwwsssss

[@OsofoGriot]

Bobby clowns all over the interviewer, and has such a great time doing it.

[@yakojjy]

Anyone know what the name of the song is at 9:20 ?

[@zalisile]

Ow my lord the drummer/guitarist is awesome...dammit!

[@ZwaiBala]

Thanks for sharing.

[@camilaandreasanchezospina1662]

[@emanggitulah4319]

Owwww that time when Google was no evil.... Bruuuuh

[@ValladaoMateus]

The interviewer looks like Clark Kent.

[@terucks]

42:03

[@dxandundertaker619]

Can't find the song starting at 9:15

[@dejffjed]

I believe it is an improvisation. It looks like it.

[@RanMC]

33:38 whaat ??

[@AndreasHelberg]

:)

[@m0nk1ta66]

💜 🤍 💛

[@jakewinters850]

What was the reasoning behind Google's decision to bring only half the band?

[@neyromagic]

У нас дворник, когда пьян, точно так исполняет)

[@user-vf1bp4tx3v]

Увы Вам... Недалеким....

[@nl012345678910]

rough start for the interviewer goddam

[@lou.geemusic]

He literally doesn't sing a note out of tune Jesus

[@BauBau392013]

Este mai tare decăt bob marley,Cel mai bun jaazist....

[@alexandersmith6140]

It's really uncomfortable watching Alan Seales (the moderator) try to convince himself that he's cool. And he's socially competitive about it, which makes him appear mean.

[@jankowalski8867]

The interviewer is pretty terrible.

[@tarraismailmyvlogingchanne2646]

Jan Kowalski I agree he doesn't know how to interview people he keeps cutting Bobby off when he speaks please let him speak 😡

[@danashane]

Someone should tune him

[@hidday1967]

Google- please have an audition for your hosts. this guy is a terrible host!