TOOL Forty Six & 2 - Maya & Yoyoka (Live Session)

First time ever I am playing a full song one-on-one with a drummer! And it is with the amazing 14 year old Yoyoka Soma from Japan (now living in Los Angeles)! Recently we got connected and she invited me to her place. I met her for the very first time in LA when I was there a couple of weeks ago. After a chat, we went to her garage and the very first song we played was this - Forty Six & 2 by TOOL. The amazing part was, we never rehearsed, we had never played together before, this is the first time we are seeing each other and our first take itself came out so perfect! Just like that! Even with the crazy polyrhythmic time signatures in the bridge. I couldn't believe how amazing it felt when I was playing with her. It's like we both were communicating through music and just like that our first song, first take, first time ever, turned out to be as if we have been playing this together all the time! I am so looking forward to jamming with her more again. This is also the first time I am ever playing music with someone who is close to my age. I had so much fun with Yoyoka and her family is amazing. I always loved 46&2 and I enjoyed playing this song even more when I jammed this with Yoyoka. What an amazing experience it was. Now, this song we played together has become a very special TOOL tribute and a special memory for me! Hope you all enjoy this as much as we did.
Since this was a spontaneous live session, the drums were recorded through an iPhone.
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==== Contents of this Video ====
0:00 - Intro 1
0:25 - Intro 2
0:56 - Verse
1:53 - Chorus
2:19 - Verse
3:06 - Chorus
3:30 - Interlude
3:41 - Solo
4:05 - Bridge
5:02 - Flanger Bridge
5:24 - Interlude
5:36 - Outro
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[@rohitarora4923]

Who is here after watching Maya’s AGT audition?

[@mysticsignsofmotolife]

Me. Lol

[@ganesh123804]

Me

[@scottmeyers7402]

Me, too!

[@katiehunt3083]

Me!

[@marelizebester3760]

Me 😂

[@Last_of_my_breed]

Maya, people comment that you are "good for your age", girl you are good for any age ! That was an outstanding performance !

[@vanowen3976]

well said

[@Antimatteraura66]

I was experiencing one of the worst days of my life. These exceptional musicians put a huge smile on this old man’s face.

[@MayaNeelakantan]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@yoyoka_soma]

It was so much fun, right?! Let's definitely have another session!

[@MayaNeelakantan]

It definitely was A LOT of fun!! I was so happy jamming with you. We will definitely have another session again when I come to LA next time. I’m so happy to meet you. 😃❤️

[@need100k]

It looks like you two practiced together for days! That was incredible from both of you! For Yoyoka, if I may suggest maybe hang a curtain behind you so we can focus more easily on the players without the background distraction.

[@maxpower2542]

You two should find a singer and you'd be set. Amazing work both of you.

[@Onomastique]

I think you both could push each other to keep growing if you jammed together remotely. Why wait until you meet again?

[@kd5inm]

Find yourselves a young bass player and work on your sound and later add a singer and you could be the future Van Halen. I love how Maya smiles while she's playing. Eddie would smile like that while on stage... its a good thing! Enjoy what you do and share your happiness with your audience! Way to go young people!

[@spalkazinliang2790]

She's all smiles, doing what she loves best, Maya you're authentic! Hats off to you! ❤

[@MayaNeelakantan]

Thank you!

[@MenaceGhost]

Soooooooo tight!! I bet even mid-career professionals can’t play it this well! If you were ever playing in my city I would definitely come watch. Bravo, prodigy!

[@plaiddragonfly]

As soon as she said Adam from Tool was an inspiration, I had to see this. 💙

[@MayaNeelakantan]

😊😃

[@AnaOliveira_1986]

The kids are alright. So cool! As a girl and a longtime Tool fan, this warms my heart.

[@MayaNeelakantan]

Thank you! 😊

[@drywood788]

I was never into metal music, after her performance at AGT. I started to know the precious metal music- kudos to Maya.

[@drury2d8]

The level of musical joy on her face is astounding! She could play this on a park bench while feeding the ducks and geese.

[@knottytoob]

Ha ha ha very succinctly put.

[@CosmicCherrry]

I'm sin awe at how good are at your age & it makes my heart smile to see you appreciate a legendary band such as TOOL. I've been a fan for 30+ years.. TOOLIGAN FOR LIFE! Also, I can easily see you two forming a band!

[@MayaNeelakantan]

Thank you so much! 😊 TOOL is the best no doubt.

[@slash_wombat]

I am in awe. Forty-six&2 is a favourite, and a deeply personal song to me. And you both... it's incredible. You are both incredible. Thank you.

[@MayaNeelakantan]

Thank you! 😊

[@zend8062]

This is what passionate musicians can do at such an early age it is very impressive 😃😁

[@MayaNeelakantan]

Thank you! 😊

[@narendrakudva6212]

WORLD HAVE FULL OF TALLENT ... THEY NEVER EVER FAIL ,, WE FAIL TO RECOGNISE THEM ...

[@spmaestro]

At 11 and 14 years old, I could throw a baseball with some skill, but you two are amazing....phenoms! Keep up the great musical work!

[@MayaNeelakantan]

Thank you! 😊

[@gyorgosgyorgos1133]

It's remarkable that two young people are fond of such mature music. Well done.

[@CharlesB-NGNM]

Straight to my workout playlist

[@zerothree332]

Now what Maya & Yoyoka needs is a bassist.. Ellen 😁 Good Job to the both of you 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@fas2gsx]

Ellen Alaverdian

[@MinisterOfAffairs]

Mohini Dey

[@rajatshubhromukhrjee]

I just came back to listen to the individual instruments again. Special shout out to the amazing drumming...

[@StONed-yx5qq]

Spectacular!!!! The youth should get behind this influence!! Just perfect!!

[@isabellecarbonneau4744]

Those are the influencer we want, you're right :) Have a nice day sweet

[@japhy4529]

This cover should be named Fourteen & 10! :D Excellent!

[@MayaNeelakantan]

😂 I love it. 😃

[@ShortProducktion]

Drummer killed it..

[@rajatshubhromukhrjee]

I was their age when I first came across tool and I'm almost 20+ years older than them. Both of them, amazing talent. It's not easy to play Danny Carey. But whoever knows of Yoyoka, they know what a child prodigy she is...

[@karthickciyer]

This was simply amazing!!! Great job Maya and Yoyoka!!

[@MayaNeelakantan]

Thank you!! 😊

[@cayezara8110]

Very articulate and vibrant spirit. She is a prodigy.

[@stillwatersnightsky6533]

Stoked to see the collaboration here. Way to go!!!!!!!

[@News7Media24]

Geniuses (both artists) are so good. WOW! Talent at its best. Music at its best and it speaks all languages.

[@chrisegbertky]

It may be a rough audio but these are two young masters of their instruments! I love it!

[@MayaNeelakantan]

Thank you! 😊

[@Luke-ofStoke-Factor]

It's all about perfect timing. Effects come Later

[@ulfhdnr]

Love the washer and dryer in the background. Outstanding playing

[@sethandrewberger]

Drummer is outstanding. Damn, you two got it going on.

[@lpsloraandlinzy9082]

Kid you are amazing. I remember playing the star spangled banner (Hendrix style) when I was 15. For the opening ceremony of the largest building in Winston-Salem NC. You just brought me back to that day. It was

[@nirmalaarul2809]

Awesome dear yoyokka and maya babes. That was amazing girls.

[@harishv7245]

One of those bands which live for ever! Tool! Keep Metal Real…

[@jamesbigga8843]

my coworker got to met you Maya. your family went to his home when you were in sacramento. You and Yoyoka are amazing!

[@MayaNeelakantan]

Awesome! I think I know whom you are referring to. He is absolutely awesome and a very kind person! 😊

[@lejnab1947]

👍Thanks for Cover🔧TOOL🔧👏👏👏 TOOL is my Professional Underground band, Lateralus & Opiat my best Album🤘🤘 🖤from Meghalaya 🖤

[@mcmedia2203]

You two are so creative and clearly amazing musicians! Nailed the guitar tone and drum solo! New favorite Tool cover. Maynard should sit in. ✌️

[@MayaNeelakantan]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@MarioCola]

She needs a new amp. They are amazing, but really that amp and guitar are simply not picking up enough of her expression, which is outstanding. She managed to get so much out of that equipment, which is not bad don't get me wrong, but she deserves a premium setup and we deserve to lisfen to her playing on that kind of gear.

[@necromaya]

SAW THE AGT PERFORMANCE, unbelievable !!! GREAT JOB! The rest of you guys better go home and PRACTICE !!

[@millerbeer8743]

Phenomenal work!

[@MayaNeelakantan]

Thank you! 😊😃

[@LisaJFox1973]

This needs to be available on Spotify ❤

[@amigoa9999]

Excellent Maya & Yoyoka. 💯

[@kevinmoore1426]

SHE IS AMAZING

[@jaykapelmaster3126]

this was awesome, I can listen to both of you all day long. you don't hear music like this anymore.

[@kevinpeterson3658]

After watching AGT, I am totally amazed at your exceptional talent, and it is mind boggling to think where you will go from here. Am originally from India and now in Melbourne. You are incredible and absolutely proud of your talent. Yours is an incredible story of achievements so far.

[@MayaNeelakantan]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@tootspogsforever5590]

Great job, guys!! That was awesome and so enjoyable!! New sub from California!! Greetings and best wishes!!😊

[@MayaNeelakantan]

Thank you so much! 😊🙏

[@flisstoria9417]

Are you actually kidding me 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@karilamp558]

I first saw your performance on AGT. Now I watched this performance. For your youth, you are very talented, as well as your partner behind the drums. I wish you a bright musical future, you both have a great future! Good luck and good luck! Greetings from Estonia!

[@sheagiesbrecht869]

Ellen in the mix would have been the icing on the cake for sure! :)

[@NoRenderMoody]

this is real, raw and authentic music playing which makes it very different from other genres...

[@sarlongjonteron4696]

Hats off to both of you. Salute

[@MayaNeelakantan]

Thank you! 😊

[@TajMikel]

Great jobs guys!

[@MayaNeelakantan]

Thank you! 😊

[@zumbigod]

Fantastic job you two!!! Its so heartwarming to see this! Love it!

[@MayaNeelakantan]

Thank you!! 😊

[@Rainbow-yh6ov]

So awesome to hear rock and metal are alive and kickin’!!!🤟🏼

[@MayaNeelakantan]

Thank you! 😊

[@philhippe9626]

Le meilleur morceau de metal que j'ai eu l'occasion d'écouter depuis un long moment. Merci pour ce partage, j'ai vraiment apprécié chaque seconde de votre morceau ! Love it ! From France, see you soon.

[@stevegonzales4736]

Inspirational to see kids so talented! Love it!

[@michaelmackie1803]

I love the fact that you are excited about music to the point of which you would be able to do songs like tool at such a young age. You are amazing, keep it up. Also I think you have very pretty hair

[@MayaNeelakantan]

😊 Thank you so much! Discovering TOOL music motivated me even more. 😃

[@shobanar2782]

Wow so amazing! I thorougly enjoyed listening to this

[@pushpnaidu2530]

Maya is just awesome ❤

[@nivek1138]

You are both freaking amazing! Looking forward to hearing decades of your playing and music!

[@MayaNeelakantan]

Thank you! 😊

[@nivek1138]

@@MayaNeelakantan you are welcome and blessed be!

[@kd5inm]

Love this Maya and Yoyoka! You guys rock! Keep smiling Maya! Don't stop smiling!

[@MayaNeelakantan]

Thank you! 😊

[@DK-ii5sc]

Just watch you play Tempest 2 years ago when you were 9. Serious most adorable intro to any KZbin into and YOU ROCKED IT!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good Job!

[@lepetitprince8953]

If a guitarist who plays like this is "self taught", there is only one word to describe them: "prodigy". May your parents keep you safe until you are ready to fly!

[@meisilingg8276]

The girl on drums Yoyoka is also self taught. They are amazing.

[@justice4all772]

Future rock & roll hall of famers

[@mojo65-FXDC]

real music. i bow..

[@MayaNeelakantan]

😃 TOOL is amazing!

[@ericmatthew5217]

Astounding, YOU GIRLS ROCK!!!

[@Santo21s]

Came here after watching AGT. You are amazing Maya. Subscribed to your channel and waiting to see more of your incredible talent ❤

[@Priapismpain]

You kiddos killed that! Don't stop!!

[@MayaNeelakantan]

Thank you! 😊

[@praveenpal7328]

This is also more joyful ❤😂

[@pasyensyatv9092]

epic! you nailed Adam Jones sound

[@christopherackerman2191]

This was awesome!! Both of you were great! 🔥

[@MayaNeelakantan]

Thank you!! 😃

[@jakepotts102]

Yes. ❤

[@MayaNeelakantan]

😊😃

[@michaeltyler4034]

Yep, I’m a subscriber now. This kid rocks! So does the drummer!

[@Username-ng8jy]

Haha always smiling and rocking out. Y’all did awesome

[@MayaNeelakantan]

😊 Thank you!

[@ronaldbelken284]

That was fun to watch because they were having fun

[@MayaNeelakantan]

Thank you! 😊 It was a lot of fun. 😃

[@randallkok7038]

Damm this is simply awesome !!! Amazing talent !!! Keep it coming Yoyoka n Maya !

[@lennylepcha]

SHE AND HER DRUMMER ARE CRAZY. THIS IS TOOL. WOW

[@pds2621]

These two are amazing 🤩

[@michaelschembri4668]

Keep on rocking on!! Maya!

[@vijayanarumugam3777]

Wow superb music, I just love it ❤.

[@mohamedzauhar7177]

Keep it up 👍👍👍👌👌💯💯💯🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@creed5248]

I've been listening to tool lately - too bad they didnt keep playing - they were awesome just like you ...

[@MichaelHutchings607885]

Absolutely brilliant, young lady. 🤘🤘Nice drumming also, youngster. Make my heart proud to see Rock n' Roll is doing just fine. Keep on keeping on and don't read to much into the few negative comments, they are just jealous. You have a new subscriber and I look forward to exploring your videos. Thank you for making an old man grin, really big, y'all made my day.. 💯🎸🎸🤘🤘🤘

[@FromBeyond99]

Jones signature axe. NICE!

[@gregstark2106]

Gifted to her by the man himself: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aajLd5KDlNh9bZo

[@MayaNeelakantan]

Thank you! 😊

[@dennisb-trains23]

Only two of themor not, THEY KILLED IT! Very impressive! 👍👍

[@nederlanditism1154]

In your place I wouldn't be surprised if your subs-figure will balloon a bit in the next days. From the quarter million Yoyoka heads there must be a palpable wash-over. Great job.

[@MayaNeelakantan]

I never really look at the subs but I’m having a nice collection of memories here. 😊😃

[@ogkush09]

Rock on and on, no matter what 🤘

[@MayaNeelakantan]

Thank you! 😊

[@dominicrashing4111]

WoW! Extremely talented.

[@PedroAlcocer99]

Wow, you both are amazing!

[@MayaNeelakantan]

Thank you so much!!

[@ALTO7730]

Hermosooooo!!!!!! Asias finest new seeds

[@ShotInTheBlue]

Amazing!

[@MayaNeelakantan]

Thank you!! 😊

[@bukktoof]

Great job you two ... You both have very bright futures ahead of you.

[@shelliewerner5624]

Awesome job guys !!!❤

[@schoolofmediocrity2801]

I need to see the full version. This rocked

[@MayaNeelakantan]

Thank you! 😊

[@corporatemonkey]

Can't wait to buy your original album cd from the stores 😀

[@dunementat2191]

Impressive playing Maya & Yoyoka, subscribed!

[@Q76187]

You both are just incredible! Outstanding!

[@josephmama9657]

That was SOOOOOOOOOOOOO Sick!!

[@MayaNeelakantan]

Thank you! 😊

[@knottytoob]

This was bloody awesome. You two rocked the TOOL kit! 48/48 ▶

[@MaynardSaves]

Guitar sounds epic! Love the sound. Great song to choose! 🤟

[@MayaNeelakantan]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@davidvalderrama1816]

Passion, pure passion! Great job!!