Taylor McFerrin - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

KEXP.ORG presents Taylor McFerrin performing live improvisations in the KEXP studio. Recorded November 11, 2017.
Host: John Gilbreath
Audio Engineer: Tom Hall
Cameras: Alaia D'Alessandro & Justin Wilmore
Editor: Justin Wilmore
kexp.org
www.taylormcferrin.com

[@bobd9116]

Taylor McFerrin is criminally slept on

[@raphael5844]

for the better....

[@KaraboSekoalane]

This app needs a retweet button 😂😂😂

[@SecularTranscendant]

i mean is his sister, Maddison McFerrin

[@XRROW_]

Anyone sleeping on this isn't watching him perform

[@NotMeInc]

Hahahaha. He did compose the iPhone alarm sounds so…

[@pmondo420]

Taylor's music always calms me down... It's so beautiful that it immediately draws me in and takes me to my happy place

[@gtheskater]

For those of you like me who have listened to this a million times already: 1:52 Improv 1 and 2 26:37 Improv 3 and 4 45:06 Sick beatbox improv

[@brauliocar92]

You're the man!

[@bogdanmirzakabilov]

god bless you, good sir

[@hzubovi1]

Dear KEXP, really love your new live room. Perhaps after the announcer does his thing you could kill the lights on him

[@pamelachiara1489]

this is gonna be directly the soundtrack of these hot summer night with no air...in italy

[@Livingvernon]

Masterpiee that will prevail forever...No words can describe this genius.

[@randomprimate]

For those not familiar with Taylor, don’t be fooled by his famous father. This dude is the REAL DEAL. Definitely not grandfathered in. If you haven’t heard it, you gotta give his album “Early Riser” a listen ASAP. One of my favorites ever.

[@ericv4380]

Agreed! Taylor is a very talented artist who clearly has some hip-hop and jazz influences in his music.

[@Baribrotzer]

Well, he came from a musical family, so he probably had great music playing in the house from the time he was born. Great teachers on piano, production, voice, whatever would have been his for the asking. But he still had to put in the work, he still had to have the vision, and he still had to have the talent. None of those can be faked. And if he hadn't had them, his dad would probably have steered him toward something else, with the music kept as a hobby.

[@PedroBroggini]

"don’t be fooled by his famous father. This dude is the REAL DEAL", what a bullshit. APPLES AND ORANGES. They just can't be compared, different genre, different approach and both are amazing. Bobby is of the most important voices of american music, ten-time grammy awarded and honorary doctored at Berklee. Taylor is just an amazing newcomer if compared with the grandiosity and importance of his father.

[@randomprimate]

I'm not comparing them, so there's no need to say what I said is bullshit. Let me clarify: When I wrote that comment, I imagined that there are people who are going to watch this video who have never heard of Taylor McFerrin when they saw him pop up in their KZbin feed. It is mildly possible that they'd think to themselves, "Hmm.... is this guy actually a good musician and worth 45 minutes of my time? Or does he just have so many music industry connections because of his father that he was able to make a career without any incredible talent?" I decided to write my comment as a way to let people know that he truly is an exceptional musician, and didn't cheat his way in to this career. He is an amazing musician. So is his father. We are in agreement. I am not comparing them. No need to get mean.

[@PedroBroggini]

Ok, sorry for the bullshit, now I got what you wanted to say. I took you wrong with the phrase "REAL DEAL", supposing you were saying that his father is something meanless if compared with him (Taylor).

[@chesterhitz2141]

I didn't read the description fully and went to go save these to my Spotify library thinking they were titled "Improvisations" but no, literal improvisations. Incredible!!

[@bfosterETV]

i feel very lucky to have discovered this

[@ronangray1878]

This might be my new favorite video in the universe. Taylor you’re fucking awesome.

[@DJERUPSHUN]

this right here is therapy for the mind sun! word!

[@marcoalejandromelomoreno5446]

What a trip. He's a Mcferrin with his own voice. So awesome!

[@juanmcgruderjr6982]

As a fusion -jazz vocalist, I am EXTREMELY proud of Taylor McFerrin for keeping this aspect of the genre relevant!!! I've been forced to sing in so many different bands, attempting to find sounds and experiences similar to this kind of vibe. I REALLY hope audiences for this type of music will expand beyond just musicians and audiophiles :-)

[@SirArthurTheGreat]

Do you have any good recommendations for similar artists? I love his stuff especially Early Riser

[@JoeySmooth]

I need to make a baby to this !!!!!!!

[@breakfastenjoyer]

Very underrated. His album was masterfully crafted. Ive been waiting to hear more since 2016!

[@thomasculton7633]

Don't miss his beatboxing at the end. It's so good!

[@projectof11]

The whole family is just so amazingly talented I saw the last name McFerrin and I just thought it better listen to it and I love that sound I really do it has a little has a feel of that zer0 7 sound

[@aciyaiona]

13:30 omgggg I started screaming.. I love this guy !

[@Christian-dr4ge]

beautiful thank you

[@billyfrancisuk]

So happy that this is a thing

[@viacomusic1172]

Awesome set. John was vibing hard to this!

[@ectyka]

🔥🔥🔥 nicely!

[@modelbananova1]

love this sound!

[@lilasbua]

Wonderful! Looking forward to (more) new music by him

[@jimmyjazz95]

So good

[@bobveltman]

daaamn this is sooo good!

[@metaldetectorists76]

Discovered him tonight, thankyou KEXP. A very tranquil live set, I am going to be playing Taylor a lot more now.

[@jorgeparedesaponte4045]

Improvisation 3 & 4 are mesmerizing!!

[@NEUS777]

Fantastic dude

[@rubyedunn1910]

Oh my! Haven't listened to this in awhile! Grooving in my office right now. :) :)

[@Supslowrobot]

I wish this could be an album!

[@jkl.guitar]

love watching him totally loosen up for the improv after the interview

[@401Northwestern]

Excellent Excellent Excellent!

[@MikeDel76]

Great music to enjoy, great musician!

[@robecallaw]

What a guy! Bang On..

[@nubient]

Really excellent this

[@fat_jota]

this is gold

[@Chinny208]

What a wonderful way to discover this guy's music... so good. I've got some practicing to do.

[@VJButtercup]

Drooling with excitement! This dude just excels in the moment - the best place to be! I'm a VJ, but I find him a serious inspiration - he takes forever to lock shit down, but is on fire when he's playing live. Me too Taylor! Me too!!

[@lilskullymane4057]

very inspiring

[@Hadisui]

Meu idolo das lives, produções e inspiraçāo!!!!!

[@yomommastupid]

he started in a new group with Robert Glasper and Christian Scott and couple others called RR is NOW

[@DazzaDirect]

thanks for that, off to search

[@Squirrelconga]

Mmhhhhaha! ...really?! (Frantically searching)

[@SteezyFilms24]

Clicked on this joint so fast

[@SteezyFilms24]

BRAINFEEDER IS THE CHAMPION SOUND

[@nezimsaidi9172]

merciiiiiii papa

[@JYeo22]

Totally changed the way I perform live. Incredible control in these improvs.

[@JavierAlejandroMaldonadoSarti]

Esta chigón!

[@ookiiani]

Oh Holy shit i love taylor! Wow this channel rules. I have the record of Early Riser and its amazing

[@sonikfantasy5655]

Taylor is a pure cat So inspired and delightful to me

[@sizwendlanzi8181]

Sounds that turn a hard rock into butter... I'm melting 🥴

[@blujaygirl85]

I wanna sing off dat beat lit af🔥🔥🔥the beat got better with time do you thang you Betta get all the way down

[@DJERUPSHUN]

straight illmatic sun......nobody touchin' this kid! class of his own!

[@stephanieespinar4896]

Give Thanks for sharin 🔥🔥

[@1DarkPrince1]

Каждая композиция по минут 20, а не замечаешь, слушается "на одном дыхании"...

[@alfredovalencia6014]

such a fucking nice trip i got from this actual musician

[@adrianabreu485]

Taylor, Adrian Younge, Robert Glasper are bringing real music back into the popular scene

[@adriencolle6399]

Absolutely amazing. Impressed by how real that guitar sound is on the Prophet 6. Dave Smith Instruments is the real deal.

[@danielhooglandt1620]

Wasn't it just a plugin controlled through midi on the prophet? Thats the feeling I got from it

[@dirtcastle]

@@danielhooglandt1620 Need to know this!! Need that guitar!!

[@subs4794]

At about the 30:00 mark, it sounds like some chorus on a bass guitar sample. And reminds me a lot of a song I will remember and reply with the link later...

[@jevs2110]

Waaaauuuwww

[@kempo9jo]

素晴らしい！

[@fivebyfivesound]

Wow...

[@GalaxiaDeFavio]

nice groove

[@scottnelson1961]

this studio was made for him

[@_Synthesize_Me_]

*Sees Prophet-6 Synthesizer* ahhh, good to see that Taylor is a man of refined taste.

[@HexaneLake]

Dude should link up with Afta-1

[@dvdny]

Tasty riffs.

[@purewaterization]

That ending that begins at 41:00..... Just so epic

[@kevinwest7458]

Genius,Bismallah.......

[@customURLfor]

great performance. he could do a collab with ty braxton. besides being sons of legends, both are trailing very interesting paths musically

[@panducation4119]

Its hard to have a famous parent. Hes really good. This is the music they listened to before the hail bop comet came.

[@Jableach]

🙌

[@CHILLTHEWORLD]

😍

[@pectenmaximus231]

he's pure inspiration. for me, much like klaus schulze/manuel gottsching ushered into a new era of rhythmic and harmonic ideas

[@aciyaiona]

screaming again at 30:00 😩😩😩

[@rillloudmother]

oh yes, press those buttons so good. ;-D

[@de____pe]

damn, i'd love to just chill and wail on some synths with t.

[@your7jj7]

I clicked the video for his last name, and I kept watching for his first name.

[@candygurrrl]

[@oomung1923]

idk why the pull focus as 30:07 was soooo funny

[@mentalitydesignvideo]

Hey, anybody -- is the opening tune in a Neapolitan Major mode? PLZ HELP.

[@SpiritedAway12]

He's somewhat of an interesting musician. The way he interacts with the instruments which he has equipped himself with, such as the keyboard, mic, his mouth and the computer added effects. Those add a pleasantly vibed sounds & music.

[@moonskeetz]

How do you not laugh out loud when looking at the host?

[@benmorris118]

Moon SKeetz if I was hosting I'd "leave the room". Like, tell em I'm going so I can't accidentally bring them out of their bubble, but just sit out of sight. Still wanna hear the sound in the room

[@Andreisantoassss]

kexp

[@Wunlerve]

where he get those sounds at the start :O a kontakt library?

[@DazzaDirect]

theres too many cables , i think he is going analogue, Komplete would have the samples though, he is playing a Rhodes organ (bottom) and a Roland prophet 6 synthesizer (top)

[@nicktannen]

1:49

[@noyangs2968]

45:06

[@ricardomoreira4826]

How about putting Tayler with Marc Rebillet and Reggie Watts just for a jam session

[@instrumentalasylum1]

Wait, is he looping a tempo change automation at 12:30??? Any #ableton folks here know how one would do that?

[@lenals5039]

he may just switched a scene inside his live project...

[@TheCDSkaters]

Map the tempo of the track to a midi fader.

[@philchekalin]

The Ultimate Morty!

[@rajimirarilx2505]

He could pass as Laurence Fishburne's son.. But I guess one famous father is enough.. :)

[@c.nobody]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@TheWarrrenator]

Anyone in KEXP-land with a set up like this that wants to hook up with a songwriter for a project, shout at me! Thanks!

[@hubertcumberdale2078]

anyone that can figure out the chord progression in the beginning?

[@mahmoudramdane2848]

Neyman can really sing!

[@kawabungadad8945]

Fun fact: He touches his nose over 200 times during this performance

[@subs4794]

Saw him touch his chin, like he's considering what his next improve may be ...

[@lildavey09]

Jump to 45:02 for the spiked egg nog

[@faisalalmutairii]

47:16 listen once on your left earphone and once on your right, thank me later.

[@alpatkas]

TasteLess LoOps withOut The Music..!

[@emblemcc]

Bit too loopy to my taste, but I like it a lot.

[@smartmario]

Dude keeps wallet in front left pocket even at gigs.

[@wesleyking2212]

Umm nah

[@jgarrettstrickler]

not sure why we have to have dude in the background awkwardly nodding with his eyes closed

[@Thisisparadoxalstudios]

What's awkward about nodding eyes closed to good music ? It's the best way to enjoy music isn't it ?

[@faintmelody]

I love seeing people enjoy music, no matter what they look like when they do. It's beautiful to see someone in the moment