The Musical Genius of Jon Batiste

[@JC-pe4xh]

I enjoyed your complete talk with Jon and I appreciate that you pulled this section out. It is my favorite part so it is a special treat. Thank you. You made someone much older than either of you smile brightly today.

[@Jage81]

Jon’s articulation of the simplistic complexity of notes is masterful

[@musatehdas]

Unbelievable. As a musician I can't even begin to show the respect for this level of mastery. Going way beyond music to philosophy.

[@m.c.master4622]

What a great way to say it! Thank you.

[@anotherpointofview222]

Ain't it, though. While knowing words could never say, like music.

[@benjaminmwamburi9626]

His music, his speech, his writing... God even his laugh! .... screams soul, love and passion for what he does!

[@tshepangphawe]

Blues is an "allegory for the human condition in sound"

[@EliasGitterman]

Perfectly said.

[@anotherpointofview222]

That truth.

[@MrAJL500]

He really thinks before he speaks. The explanations are refreshing.

[@electriglider]

Jon Batiste is more knowledgeable and understands music, feelings, emotion, joy, technique and love better than any professor of music with all the PHD degrees. He should be given an honorary doctorate, because he is so brilliant. He not only understands more than 99% of the musically gifted but he conveys it to anyone so effortlessly and with so much joy and love ❤️

[@spatz813]

This deserves more likes and views. This is what humans should be absorbing, period. If this doesn't make you feel the relevance of music to life, I don't know what will.

[@paulheimel4073]

i love the constant smile of tim. he is showing his admiration for Jon Batiste in every way.

[@jackpardue]

Jon Batiste is truly one of a kind. His stunning musicianship is only surpassed by his unique humanity and spirit.

[@joyd9981]

Out of slavery, oppression and hardship …. A unique and beautiful sensibility.. pure poetry. This is so incredible.

[@ericwarncke]

Jon's Beethoven performances are the most exciting interpretations in 100 years.

[@texasorange285]

Jon ….”paints” when he speaks… Love it!!!

[@theleshagray4433]

Couldn't have said it better.

[@juliejeatran2633]

Create a Pulitzer Prize for music for this human!

[@lj9148]

What a passionate, well-spoken individual!

[@buitenwesten8444]

I have no musical talent or ear.. Yet everything Jon says makes so much sense to me! I just wish I could vibrate on that undescribable intellect that he has!

[@angeloborreggine4820]

Man that last little bit he played at the end brought tears to my eyes. Im gonna have to check this album out

[@Ibrahims14]

We are all smiling just like the way Tim smiling. Incredible what great music can do to us.

[@AnthonyCollierMusic]

That was such a amazing way of articulating how the language of music is timeless and without bounds of “genres” and “styles”

[@pegclancy813]

One of the most profound brilliant artists of our day. Beautiful ❤️

[@0ceanlily]

Calling Jon Batiste a genius is both accurate and possibly an understatement 🎉

[@anju04aa]

@Oceanlily So true

[@effsharp7]

​@@hortleberrycircusbround9678Ive played piano since before he was born., and he's easily on that level. No exageration

[@jrobtrader]

Damn this comment hits different

[@britogurucuaro398]

I thought it was an overstatement, until I listened to the guy. It's not just the music, it's the way he connects to it and brings us in the boat with him. GENIUS

[@lashondamitchell5093]

100%!!!

[@PedroCarvalho-lb7qx]

Damn, I cried at the end, that was healing for sure

[@rjames7611]

Creative Genius with the eternal curiosity of a child!

[@JTMayo803]

I am rarely as captivated listening to individuals as I am to him! Music truly is a language all to itself…and His ability to formulate it in a way all can understand and find connection with is unmatched. What a talent!! 🙏🏼

[@dr.sheiladonnell6616]

This was extremely encouraging. I am a bass player who loves classical music. This makes me abandon the shame I was feeling for for focusing on it rather than R&B music. This short video has been mentally liberating ❤❤❤.

[@josemolina959]

Love this PURE man! A heart and mind and soul of a very deep man…….. 👍🏼🕊️🙏🏼🎼🎵🎶🎹🎶🎵🎼

[@GQtheArtist79]

Such a beauty of words. I love when an expansive idea has someone who knows how to deliver it.

[@Percher_69]

The musical piece at the end with the Fur elise, now that was truly magical! God Bless you Batiste 🙏

[@Ramagon98]

"Wow, I feel very privileged to even watch you do that..."

[@d.adyniec1]

... Exactly! Having a "conversation" with Beethoven.... it's how a musician with a deeper understanding will feel. 🌹🎼🎹

[@mctcurious]

Tim’s smile. Not sure I’ve seen him ever look quite like that for so long 🌸

[@LaurenFrancisco]

The most soulful legend. 🎵 His expressions have become solace for countless people.

[@glennhodgson6639]

Music lights Jon up in the most joyous way. It's moving to see somebody so connected and invigorated by his craft and the study of music. It's lovely.

[@oliviaedralin1436]

Wow. He’s above music theory,,,, his perceptive of music is so reflective,,,

[@elgranjero2284]

Jon Batiste is a modern-day musical genius. As the host alluded, taking the hypotenuse to cathartic heights. I could listen to Jon Batiste talk and play music all day. It is disappointing that he is not more talked about and celebrated in mainstream music.

[@ocean8866sea]

What does that mean?

[@DW_7]

After listening to the podcast, i came here to watch the vod. It added so much, i'm sitting here in tears ..

[@oladinioyebadejo389]

I am not a musician but I love all genre of music. I find Jon, his mannerisms, his laughter, his knowledge, the depth of it always makes me marvel!

[@leonecorsetti]

None of the incredible works from the late 19th century to the present day would be possible without gospel and blues. And even before that, from the plantation songs by the enslaved, question and answer. The sounds that dictated the rhythm of work in plantation songs distilled pain and hopelessness into blues, and redemption and joy into gospel. The USA owes a large part of its musical culture to thousands of people who were taken from their lands to work in subhuman conditions. This debt will not be repaid in a million years. The same thing happened here in Brazil. Anyway, peace to all!

[@kevaughn69]

7:28 & 11:27 You can see that it's purely about Understanding for him. Sharing knowledge is more than an exchange of science, it's a spiritual experience. He is quite possibly the purest adult soul I have EVER seen. 😀

[@skeeni5084]

His music makes me feel seen. So so special.

[@tom_shooter]

One of the best interviews Tim, Jon so describes different forms and styles of music so eloquently.

[@CoolBreezeAnthony]

Thankyou. God bless you. What a wonderful world it is with Jon Batiste in it!

[@AngelaSealana]

Thank you for isolating this clip. The entire podcast was one of the best discussions on spirituality with a celebrity anyone will ever hear.

[@buitenwesten8444]

The energy that Jon gives is so heart-warming, like there is a future for us a human beings.. His music just expediates that a thousand fold!

[@hendriknieuwenhuizen4397]

This is the first time I have heard Jon. I wanted more. The end was so divine.

[@JoshuaPagan]

I know not every conversation is in need of an accompanying video recording, but I’m glad this one has it. The pure joy and excitement in both of you is infectious. Thank you 🙏

[@msteaguer1908]

Jon Baptiste said that!!! I feel it!!!

[@adamyohan]

Glad you got him on for this. It was beautiful.

[@Falkenteich]

that meditation part put tears on my eyes 🥹

[@IcarusLIVE]

I'd love to hear some kind of collaboration between Andre 3000 and Jon Batiste

[@user-sw7on4lb7f]

Music is medicine 💕🙏🏻

[@fightingstudent2363]

Yes Jon Batiste preach us the blues evangelium, lead and teach us the way, i am a believer!

[@TonyAlfonso-p8q]

He is not only a musical genius. He would be an incredible music professor.

[@Justgeedoingme2786]

My thoughts precisely!!!

[@genechorney]

He is an incredible music professor, teaching us tight here.

[@bobbypickens5501]

Body love it I'm amazed I love my Carpenter as much as you love your music I could listen to it all day your music❤

[@willisratcliff2285]

I'm a preacher of the gospel and a student of the Bible. He studies music just like a serious preacher should study the word of God. Tremendous depth in his playing. He loves every part.

[@SoundHealer93]

A Positve Person spreading their joy!

[@julianblazevic6170]

this passion is craaaazy

[@Smileater]

I want to stay here when this video hits the Million views, and the 4M, and the 10M and...

[@PlumGustave]

Beauuutiful ♥️✨ Did not expect to see Jon Batiste here! So brilliant.

[@morriesworld2776]

Wow, wow, wow. Now that is what music is all about as so eloquently described by Jon.

[@scherrylfairchild2170]

WOW. What a teacher moment 😊

[@JG-gg9wk]

Love it, comments are as entertaining as the interview

[@brendascarlettmiller]

Yes! I totally agree with you😊

[@bfly5990]

He is a gift to all of us

[@lindamutch191]

Thank you John! You are a gifted genius and I hope to be able to listen to much more of your creative respect for extending the idea of systems of music. ❤😊

[@paoladecesare24000]

Che bello! Quanti artisti su questo bel pianwta. Thanks for sharing❤❤❤

[@carolbenson6524]

My favorite musician and favorite human!

[@justinsmith5843]

2 souls so so loving

[@tamaranicholaschilds8097]

His hands are MAGICAL.

[@millvillesfinest8450]

Wow. The cord at 13:00 is perfect.

[@granaleo1]

What a beautiful mind! I’m blown away by this video

[@theresapelham1918]

Oh this man! Glad we are sharing this time with him in the here and now… wow life is rich✨❤️✨

[@Navin.R.Johnson]

Holy crap. This is basically the only guy that needs to teach music, anywhere. He is to music what Hawking was to physics.

[@MereMortalsPodcast]

Very fun to watch on its own - thanks tim!

[@waynejulien9140]

This guy is truly special. Yesss he thinks before he speaks; his thought process is out of this world. May his talents stay with him as long as he lives

[@roderickpayne4898]

I hear Prince's Computer Blue in the last segment of him playing. This guy is absolutely amazing!!

[@Fakery]

Thanks for sharing, beautiful explainations and examples

[@orlandojones8066]

Some people were born to do what they were born to do 🤌🏽🤌🏽🤌🏽

[@Justgeedoingme2786]

Make sure you stay until the end to hear the healing/contemplative/peace invoking session. Masterful!!!

[@MsiziNxumalo-yg8lx]

One of his kind I tell u

[@techfeanology6437]

I need the sheet music of that 20 minute version of Fur Elise. Where can I get it?

[@TheContessa1212]

Isn't it an impromptu performance by Jon?

[@jackd8602]

Genius at work shares with all if us. Thanks!

[@gailpeck9748]

Jon is brilliant!

[@jeffgovender6087]

Genius!!!!!!!! 👏👏👏

[@shhsart5359]

Thank you And Thank God for You!

[@Roses_R_redeR]

What Blues means to Jon... Is what Bluegrass is to me... I truly believe electronic bluegrass is the future of music.. And or could be. But most definitely should be explored. ⚡️🔵🌾🪕🎻🎚🎹🎛⚡️🔵🌾 🔥🔥🥀🥀🥀🌹🥀🥀🥀🔥🔥

[@eddyfreddy4277]

Really love the comment of democratic expression and I think he means naturally emergent from all of us electing for it to be. I think it's more unconscious than it seems like he's saying it is though. Unconscious intention is still intention though.

[@anju04aa]

Jon ❤❤❤❤❤

[@africanlivingabroad4144]

Finally it's happening!! Someone messing up untouchable classical music👏. I had such thoughts while studying classical music in college but i dared it NOT. I could have been crucified !! it Classical music was so foreign to me i wanted to personalize but it seemed too Dangerous . Thank Jon Baptiste

[@nymbusDeveloper86]

He is not only a great player, but also an intelligent one.

[@justinsmith5843]

That interviewer wasn't ready

[@solomann940]

Legend 🙏🏼🙏🏼👌💕

[@kipwonder2233]

completely FASCINATING 🤯

[@tynitahaines4012]

Jon Baptiste is a talent that cannot be explain....its veey hard to explain its like his genealogy was touched by God. Its hard to explain. Hes a great teacher, a great speaker, a great artist, a great musician. To comprehend him is to love him. Hes a great talent. I would love to meet him and just communicate and vibe in his art.

[@patrickross5509]

Fascinating

[@SergioRicha]

9:25 I had to hear that again and again, my word!

[@rayrobertyunus5997]

The interviewer had the longest smile he's ever had

[@anthonyrotola9905]

Love the Hendrix reference. What a brilliant musician and mind.

[@mlbeaumont]

The best

[@TaylorJames188]

When he starts playing at 12:05 I almost cried.

[@tonydorsett33]

What is the common denominator? Africa... where human life began, where we as a species rose up from. Those basic rhythms, sounds, and feelings unlock an evolutionary response, no doubt. Batiste is an incredible musician and human being.

[@tiadeese]

Music can ignite all parts of the brain at the same time. Music is the only medium that can. Music connects across brqin hemispheres. It's why a dementia can rob the current memories but not the distant ones. Jon has lit a fire under my ass. To write & compose. And this time only for me.