Jon Batiste Tests Musical Gadgets | WIRED

[@courtneybermack]

"the instrument is out of tune and sounds weird. I love it. Five stars." "the pitch is wrong and it's unreliable. I love it. Five stars." Never change, you're a true source of positivity and love in this world!

[@scottieapplseed]

He is the epitome of "don't yuck someone's yum" he is in love with everything for being what it is and nothing more; what a wholesome human being.

[@TheScreamingFrog916]

LOL, Don't Yuck someone's Yum. I learned a new word/phrase today. Thanks. Words to live by :-)

[@Illvester42]

@@TheScreamingFrog916 kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZ_VoGOfZ697apY :)

[@TheScreamingFrog916]

@@Illvester42 That was a good example, and the comments section, is like a giant therapy session.

[@grutarg2938]

And you can tell he loves music so much - even some of the more experimental sounds - and just wants people to create and experiment.

[@nissan_skyline]

Omg, I was thinking the exact same thing, but couldn't find the words to describe what I was trying to convey lol. You said it perfectly.

[@isaiahbaggett5014]

He studied at Julliard, is classically trained, has prefect pitch...and is a BEAST at jazz...G.O.A.T.

[@timsbrain99]

GORN. Greatest of Right Now.

[@luckzthesecond1694]

Have you guys heard of Christian Scott Atunde? He's so good too right now!

[@OpalBees]

“Unreliable, inconsistent, and out-of-tune. Five stars” Jon would love my brain 😍

[@donut9370]

LMFAO

[@covid-kc6oz]

LOL

[@c51000]

@I will defeat Ray Mak First day on the internet?

[@c51000]

@I will defeat Ray Mak Lol Sorry, that ones on me. I didn’t get your meme

[@realprisec]

@@c51000 ask yourself the same question

[@mordecaijackson461]

"Oh my goodness. To the soles of my feet, I am blessed." I have no idea who Jon Batiste is, but I absolutely love the man. His energy is impeccable.

[@Margar02]

He is the band leader on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert. His band is called Stay Human.

[@tianlouw8505]

He has 11 grammy nominations this year

[@anamewhichisnottaken]

Yes, 11. The most any single musician has ever been nominated for at the same time.

[@meg-js7gj]

I replayed that part 5 times to hear him say "Oh my goodness to the souls of my feet I am blessed". Stunning.

[@carr0760]

He also did the music for the movie Soul. Won the Oscar.

[@etp6160]

This dude's charm, charisma and energy is dope. More of him plz

[@TheMightyAgency]

Then just watch The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

[@globaladdict]

@@TheMightyAgency he also got an award for doing the soundtrack for that soul movie.

[@mar_beach]

Agree!

[@trigonometrisk]

This instrument is thoroughly mediocre. But that’s what sets it apart. Five stars.

[@brukts3361]

It was disgusting, abominable, and a complete waste of time. But that's what makes it different. 5 stars.

[@carrito1981]

J Batiste can appreciate things for what they are!!

[@ca8rio8ca]

Almost spat my coffee 😂

[@henrybenitez5790]

He’s enjoying it so much it makes me think he’s the one that pitched the idea

[@sinatrabone]

That must have been a perfect pitch... I'm sorry, I shouldn't have.

[@regislourenso]

@@sinatrabone it's an inconsistent joke, very cliché. I give it five stars! HEEEYOH

[@AjitaniShirasu]

Jon’s enjoying himself too much lmao

[@JoJo_gadget]

You nailed it! Lol

[@AjitaniShirasu]

Ikr

[@Jenny-tm3cm]

We love to see it (:

[@maldivirdragonwitch]

No such thing!!

[@michaelchallis4129]

How much should he be enjoying himself?

[@emmanouela4330]

guys, he won an Oscar for best original score for Pixar's 'Soul' along with Atticus Ross and Trent Reznor, AND the protagonists' piano playing was modelled after him!!

[@rimun5235]

I believe he also composed all the jazz music for Soul.

[@theabristlebroom4378]

@@rimun5235 AND he won an Emmy for his musical score.

[@ameliegifford1477]

How do we get this comment pinned ahaha

[@ArsonBeanTanks]

Thank you! Edit: you'd think the creators of the video would have put that in the video or description somewhere...

[@Nedshnibley]

nin

[@zacharias7284]

I love how Jon is a brilliant musician with perfect pitch letting us know the frequency of specific notes, but he's simultaneously a little kid just enjoying cool toys even if they aren't perfect for a high level musician.

[@georgegividen]

Just a little tidbit of info. When he mentioned the 440hz he was referring to what A is tuned to, which you then base the tuning of the rest of the instrument off of, not specifically the frequency of the note he was talking about.

[@maryrosekent8223]

Why am I not surprised to learn that Jon has perfect pitch.

[@SilverTheFlame]

My thoughts exactly 🤣🤣

[@heiress.]

Is there anything he can’t do?

[@maryrosekent8223]

@@heiress. Probably not...

[@marcelszekowski315]

black jacob collier?

[@ethompson1861]

@@marcelszekowski315 no. the black jon batiste...

[@jedreston]

This is more of a universal acid test to Jon Batiste's character and spirit as opposed to a review of gadgets. Jon's a humanity gem.

[@jjclv_]

Jon is way too positive to review things haha

[@janzy1980]

Haha, totally! Still, he couldn't give 5 stars to the floor keyboard, so you know it's absolute garbage ^.^

[@jin12345678]

@@janzy1980 well it's for like kids to run around on, for that it looks fine

[@AngelaSealana]

What is so encouraging about this video is that I feel like Jon would rate me 5 stars as a human, not because of me but because of his spirit.

[@Markohietalaofficial57]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🎤🎸

[@K_Rob]

I love how excited and enthusiastic he is no matter what, like a true crazed artist you can practically see his brain cycling with experimentation and possibilities even when the gadgets are trash. I’d love to see a follow up video of him making an actual song with these.

[@vito3608]

He’s so charismatic!! Five stars.

[@benjaminniemczyk]

Jon Batiste is the BEST. Glad this is devoted to not only his musicianship but also his charming personality. We don't always get to see an artist's personality while they make music but his shines bright.

[@DaMonster]

I got chills at 6:23 - he's playing the beautiful Roy Hargrove tune Top of my Head. Jon played in Roy's band

[@rieskimo]

I love his energy, not sure I could ever trust a print version of his ratings.

[@StrictlySteam]

This dude’s pitch and rhythm are just insane. The fact that he can tell the difference between a real E and the out of tune E on the stylophone is just amazing. What a guy!

[@AmazinglyScherzo]

Not to say this guy isn’t talented, but anyone with perfect pitch can do that. It’s basically just genetic.

[@emreozdemir3164]

@@AmazinglyScherzo and anyone who has reference pitch (i forgot the actual name) or is just a bit trained can tell the difference really

[@holdmeclosertonydanza22]

I mean, his own pitch wavers significantly, and he's also just straight up wrong. The stylophone literally can not be out of pitch, it is nearly a complete impossibility.

[@StrictlySteam]

@@holdmeclosertonydanza22 how so? Why can’t it be out of tune?

[@kindpotato]

@@holdmeclosertonydanza22 I just checked using a stroboscopic tuner on my phone. Jon (guy in video) is right, the E and F are sharper than A 440.

[@MrImranghaznavi]

It takes a special kind of heart to be able to see something redeeming in garbage instruments and then love them for it. That's what I love about Jon Batiste! Also, his mad genius vibe with anything music.

[@Emerlduck]

I've heard him play for years, had no idea this is what he was like. What a genuinely zany and happy dude. Hugely appreciative of the energy.

[@PanchromaticNoise]

I'm inspired to bring this energy to my students.

[@BeanSproot]

Y'all should have this guy more often, he was absolutely fantastic. This sort of energy is exactly what I needed today.

[@NickSquaredTV]

I give Jon 5 Stars just for being a cool dude

[@curtisebear1568]

Jon just happy that people are out there making new instruments

[@Noise_floorxx]

Yep

[@jeffjefferson7384]

This so needs a Part 2. More please!

[@takahikomusic_98]

if only every music teachers are like Jon Batiste, he’s got so much passion about music and listening him speaking about the music aspect just seem so easy to understand

[@dabombis]

Jon Batiste is hugely underrated. He is an amazing human being!

[@sparkiano]

Jon gives out stars like Oprah gives out cars....You get 5 stars, and YOU get 5 stars... One of the most positive souls in show business.

[@BadCookWhoJudgesChefs]

This man is amazing. You can tell he loves life and he's crazy talented.

[@seriliaykilel]

It barely works, but the not working has charm. 5 stars. I want his positivity for life.

[@D71219ONE]

Jon: “This xylophone is just a human rib cage, and none of the notes are close to correct, but you can tell they put themselves into this instrument. 5 stars!”

[@matt-lang]

We need this to be an ongoing series with him reviewing musical instruments. His energy is electric.

[@CurlyAndCurvy]

I screamed with laughter multiple times with this one (sorry not sorry, neighbors). I enjoy Jon's energy and enthusiasm for music! I would LOVE to geek out about music and complain about the curse of perfect pitch with him one day.

[@Ezekiel_the_roach]

I’ve been learning chromatic harmonica for the past year. As someone coming back to music, learning this instrument has been really exciting for me. However, the more I practice and my ear improved, the more I realized how niche the instrument is. Out of any instrument, it was it’s flaws that encouraged me to learn more about music theory. My brother who is a long time trumpet player makes fun of me for not playing a real instrument, but when I ask him about topics like 12 tone equal temperament, perfect 5ths, etc. he has no idea what I’m talking about. Seeing how this man gets excited over flawed instruments really inspires me in a time when I had been feeling really down about my interests.

[@jakes2305]

7:40 Chills and shivers in my soul. I would do anything to hear a full version of this song by Jon.

[@itstimeofgameplay]

What's the name?

[@daddyfarr]

Yeah what's the name

[@DannyBoy...]

yeah what's the name

[@cosmicsprint]

yeah what the name

[@Oldgregg02]

Yeah what’s the name

[@icannotcomeupwithanything4609]

Please bring Jon back! This video was so fun to watch!

[@jacktringoli4027]

Crew dude: "you don't have to hit me that hard" Jon: *continues to hit that hard* Lmfao 😂 love it!

[@Jopeymessmusic]

I mean, Wired could hire him as "Passionate musical correspondent" I'd watch. But I'm musically inclined and biased because I love Jon. Ha ha ha.

[@TacoCrisma]

Roy lives on through Jon. 6:50 that was a punch in the gut for anyone who knows. RIP Roy.

[@sherlock4791]

Jon is probably the most positive and nice vibe person ive ever know

[@BrazenNL]

Of course he has perfect pitch. The man has it all!

[@tyweed736]

Such positive energy! It’s impossible to bored watching him. We need more people like him!

[@jennifermatsuda4424]

I love how much fun he is having, even as a highly successful professional musician

[@spencerharmon4669]

TIL Microtonal deviation: 5 stars. Semitone deviation: 3 stars.

[@dyscotopia]

Jon is such a positive guy that even the most garbage of the instruments got 3 stars. That acoustic effects box is insane tho. Mad respect to the engineers.

[@KateandBree]

Jon Batiste is a kid at heart. I love him.

[@BroAnarchy]

So awesome to see Batieste outside the Late Show... Great guy and amazing musician!!!

[@danceswithdirt7197]

0:32 - Stylophone, not xylophone my dudes. Totally different instruments. :)

[@a.w_.]

His energy and excitement is amazing

[@dlanska]

He is just a lotta fun. His star ratings are bonkers, but his assessments are amazing. And his pitch sense -- OMG!

[@dabombis]

Please have Jon do more of this. This was awesome!

[@eltedioso]

The Stylophone has an adjustable pitch dial on the back (at least mine does), so it's not out of tune, it just wasn't calibrated

[@cleverusername9369]

"Not calibrated" is literally exactly what out of tune means my guy lol

[@eltedioso]

@@cleverusername9369 you're right, but it didn't seem like Jon knew that it could be adjusted. that's what I meant.

[@FlanaFugue]

If that were so then why wasn't the F he played also out of pitch? I think his point is is that it's not even in tune with itself.

[@potatoria]

not only is he an incredible musician, he also has such an infectiously positive personality. I'm sure he's a delight to be around 🥰

[@voza-mj8hv]

Jon has to be one of the healthiest looking people alive.

[@jagster59]

Jon easily exceeds 10 stars for his charm, grace, positivity and audacious talent!!

[@JoeMaxFpv]

I have no idea who he is but he’s a riot. This was entertaining.

[@makeperceive]

He's a NEXT LEVEL musician who happens to have NEXT LEVEL charisma

[@JohnFoley1701]

He’s the band leader on the late show with Steven colbert.

[@JoeMaxFpv]

@@JohnFoley1701 I haven’t watched television since the bush administration.

[@pascTV]

You‘ve heard his music, if you watched the movie „Soul“ ob Disney+ for which he won many awards (along with Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross).

[@JohnFoley1701]

@@JoeMaxFpv same, lol. I watch it on KZbin.

[@e.j.leonard2379]

We Are is my hands down favourite album of the year. Zero pitch issues. 5 Stars

[@trashpanda2219]

Jon Batiste actually seems like the best person ever. I would love to meet him

[@wjcroft72]

Anything Jon touches turns to gold. The man truly is a blessing.

[@obsidian98]

Seeing a professional musician play with musicial gadgets and having the absolute time of their life is so interesting to me. Sometimes, professional musicians can lose the joy they found in music; however with Jon Batiste, this is not the case. You can tell that he really enjoys making music and making it inclusive to every single person. I love his vibe!

[@Markohietalaofficial57]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🎤🎸

[@Ord3ith]

Please get Jon Batiste to come back and do more of these and/or a Music Support video. He’s amazing.

[@user-mi5xq8zj7u]

This is so wholesome! Can we have more of that??

[@jimmyispromo]

Wish I had his energy and spirit. My life would be so much better

[@rulisa1131]

"I give it 5 stars for what it is" sounds backhanded 😂

[@flagel552]

his energy is so infectious, im a bit similar to him when it comes to music (i often get told i make weirdly exaggerated expressions when i hear something really good), but this dude is on another level, props

[@DanG1001]

This man has the pure joy of a child still. So fun to watch.

[@storyoptics4964]

So happy to see Jon starting to get the recognition he deserves.

[@danjwalker]

Yeah, someday he'll be the band leader for the #1 late night show.

[@stefanschneider3681]

He's such a kid - and knowing what a wonderful talented musician he is makes it much much fun to watch!

[@cleverusername9369]

Love seeing Jon get more exposure, the world needs to know about this talented fun positive guy.

[@KOSAMAGAMES]

Jon has an amazing personality; I wish he wouldn't pull back as much on the Late Show. I'd love to see this side of him on the show more often.

[@sugampret]

The world is burning and Jon's energy is getting us through it

[@matspg]

I could just watch this over and over, to see the ++++ energy this guy gives off.

[@MactasticChiTown]

I love this kind and joyful man with all my heart. He renews my faith in humanity.

[@pretendingToBe]

you guys should really add link(s) to social media of people you interview. They are the soul of your content, respect that

[@RVJEDI]

He is a young national treasure. Jon is ...just is life

[@owens311]

I can relate to this review. As an audio engineer and sound designer I would love finding quirky things like this to add some uniqueness to a recording. It really allows your inner creative to come out and you start to think outside the box which results in something truly unique you can be proud of. Used to teach audio production and would always tell my students to find unique pieces and use them in ways they were not meant to be used and you’ll be surprised at how creative and fun it can be. Love seeing content like this!

[@Kynk]

Gotta love John Baptiste, "this things had all these problems, 5-Stars"

[@CrochetIsLife54]

Jon’s enthusiasm for music is contagious. He is fun to watch. We need more!

[@Markohietalaofficial57]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🎤🎸

[@sxerosie]

He's so wholesome, love Jon ❤

[@LucasReis-ov7iw]

I loved John Batiste for who he is, 5 stars!

[@marialeonedecastris]

"you don't have to hit me that hard" 😂

[@Mountlougallops]

Dammit Jon we gotta give you the 5 stars my friend. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@mikebeatstsb7030]

More this guy....! Whatever else, just with him ✅👍

[@colbyjackjohnson4111]

In quick passing I read this as "Tasting Musical Gadgets with Jon Batiste" glad they did this, it's the much better version.

[@rafaelo1013]

Need 2 or 3 more of these with Jon.

[@dawntreader2420]

Never! This Genius could never alienate for geeking out for us. That's why we watch! Thank you for leaving the perfect pitch rant in this! Loved every second.

[@davebertoletti]

What an adorable, talented human being

[@jt_via]

To each one of those things, I was like "Noooooo!" But I love John Batist and it's great to see him having fun.

[@TheOnlyPrashant]

This is the most energetic person I've ever seen

[@Phyoomz]

6:15 So interesting, you can see that even though he acknowledged it was a half-step off, he was still expecting that Eb to be an actual Eb.

[@soloseraphimheartsong3710]

He attended The Juilliard School. He's an extremely talented artist.

[@crim07]

LOVE JON, THIS MAN IS A WHOLE VIBE

[@paulwagner688]

Perfect Pitch Boi. Eddie has competition. Love how he went into a brief explanation of what happens when one instrument is out of tune with a band.

[@xanderjones2747]

Jon is a treasure. Watch his tiny desk concert for more some lovely content.

[@stevenmanson2490]

Can you imagine walking and catching the train and watching Jon Batiste play while you wait....he said so himself

[@erikjonjensen]

Dude belongs on seasame street! Such joy in all he does.

[@commandrogyne]

This guy is so charismatic and enthusiastic i trust his expertise

[@Pattygblanco]

He had such a great time trying all those gadgets. You can see he enjoys making music out of anything