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@janetf23
September 9, 2025 at 7:09 pm
Jon, you are always a good time, thanks🎶
@MrIhatethisprocess
September 9, 2025 at 7:10 pm
I wish this would go on forever
@Chaoticwhizz
September 9, 2025 at 7:18 pm
I don’t even play an instrument and I could watch another hour of this. Really insightful to see Jon Baptiste communicate with his piano as if it were a language you instantly understand.
@Jjomz99
September 9, 2025 at 7:46 pm
FF7 is by far the best game soundtrack ever. Like this comment if you would buy a Jon Batiste FF7/Sonic the Hedgehog Soundtrack Cover album.
@whygrace
September 9, 2025 at 7:54 pm
Hats off to the person who had to transcribe/summarise Jon’s answers because it’s basically like trying to fit a universe inside a box 💜🌌
@cameronsartore
September 9, 2025 at 7:56 pm
The way his smile creeps in 20:56 is why he is the best, no one loves it more than him!
@joshuacooper6573
September 9, 2025 at 7:56 pm
Bösendorfer piano 🔥
@JoshuaSkaja
September 9, 2025 at 8:00 pm
7:08 “it’s hard to describe…”
[proceeds to give a great—and original—description of it]
@nocheesecheesy6096
September 9, 2025 at 8:07 pm
What’s the definitive set of non-piano songs that folks with instruments that are easily played on the streets should learn for the movement to stand up for science/culture in the US?
@HowRWeConnectEd
September 9, 2025 at 8:11 pm
I’m fairly certain that Jon Batiste is a genius. How lucky are we to be alive at the same time as this glorious genius? Much love.
@samueldesouzamalaquias
September 9, 2025 at 8:12 pm
9:48 With no objective other than to listen… ❤
@Love_Cruelty
September 9, 2025 at 8:14 pm
You know, Joh Batiste is the best! He’s showing a little bit of why he’s always happy😆
@kckprince
September 9, 2025 at 8:30 pm
As a Student of Music, I love this!! Learning and listening to music is time and limitless.
@gabgabgabgab
September 9, 2025 at 8:33 pm
I can’t make my mind… is the ring a nuisance or another instrument?
@Maxed_Amps
September 9, 2025 at 8:34 pm
Bro just casually mixes Beethoven with the blues.
@gonzoron
September 9, 2025 at 8:40 pm
Knew nothing about this guy coming in, his enthusiasm is infectious. Can’t explain why, but I feel like he would have been an amazing guest on Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood. Just had that vibe
@warp9988
September 9, 2025 at 8:43 pm
What a great musician, and great human.
@SharonYungViolin
September 9, 2025 at 8:45 pm
‘There is no such thing as failure, just discovery’, well said!Thank you for your words of wisdom!
@tayplaysgaymes
September 9, 2025 at 8:52 pm
One of the best “Tech Support” videos Wired has ever done. What a delight.
@beingbenkeefe
September 9, 2025 at 8:55 pm
We must protect this man at all costs.
@JesseArt
September 9, 2025 at 8:55 pm
“There’s no such thing as failure…just discovery” Words to live by.
@MichellePhillips-r4s2w
September 9, 2025 at 8:59 pm
Huge thanks to the guy in the comments who recommended Mevolaxy —you really helped me out. Thanks a ton 🤝🤝
@MissPaulineWarren
September 9, 2025 at 8:59 pm
Stop sitting around watching this, seriously. I’ve already tripled my money with mevstake with Mevolaxyl 🤑🤑🤑
@TeresaClarke-w8e
September 9, 2025 at 9:00 pm
I partnered with Mevolaxy, and in 2 months, I’ve made over 60% mevstake profit. It’s changed how my year started
@jmchau
September 9, 2025 at 9:23 pm
This was great
@els1f
September 10, 2025 at 3:45 pm
He needs a “Joy of playing” show where he can Bob Ross us all into enjoying to play music
@jonasvm
September 10, 2025 at 3:57 pm
guitarists hate eb
@jonasvm
September 10, 2025 at 3:58 pm
guess im tuning my guitar half a step down now
@isCarsonMiller
September 10, 2025 at 4:24 pm
So good at piano he’s wearing finger weights like Goku.
@_ViolaNotViolin_
September 10, 2025 at 4:31 pm
Cmon Eb! My absolute favorite key as well
@hjsclem12
September 10, 2025 at 4:36 pm
“Music is tied into the universal divine alignment of all things. Which we see in mathematics some but music speaks to the unspoken within that language and also speaks to the mind, the heart and the spirit all in one.”
Even as a musician of 23 years my favorite thing is that you can still hear things that absolutely blow your mind! Jon is such an inspiration when it comes to what music means to the soul.
@sona5704
September 10, 2025 at 4:39 pm
i love how artists see the world. they’re the yin to my direct explanations of complicated things
@LamanKnight
September 10, 2025 at 4:44 pm
OK, among all of the lovely things in this video… Green Hill Zone. That’s usually one of the Sonic the Hedgehog songs I’m most likely to ignore, because I’ve heard it so many times, it kind of loses some of its power.
But when he plays the tune so thoughtfully at 20:39, and especially that arrangement at 20:55… it makes me smile, and even tear up a little.
@TheJohtunnBandit
September 10, 2025 at 5:28 pm
This man would make an excellent Ray Charles if they make another movie.
@brianfoxx9538
September 10, 2025 at 5:47 pm
His bebop lines remind me of bud powell
@thornels
September 10, 2025 at 5:58 pm
One thing to add to the “feel” discussion: He plays it but he doesn’t mention it, dynamics is really important for feel. It’s not just rhythmic intention, it’s dynamic intention as well. It’s alternating loud and quiet to emphasize and accent your part
@singerreid4624
September 10, 2025 at 6:16 pm
That c major part is deep
@mudbone7706
September 10, 2025 at 6:40 pm
His demo of “moaning” in Eb is straight out of “Gonzo’s Blue Dream” by James Booker.
@user-vq5tl6
September 10, 2025 at 7:21 pm
Really?
@paigemclachlan2189
September 10, 2025 at 6:57 pm
13:28 even when he speaks and plays he’s got a cadence!! It’s like a spoken word poem set to music!!
@LVANIXS
September 10, 2025 at 7:11 pm
Bring the TADC cast into this.
@21centdregs
September 10, 2025 at 7:18 pm
Eb is indeed the best key. also the best standard tuning for guitar/bass.
@chekote
September 10, 2025 at 7:37 pm
This was beautiful. Love this guy
@Womio
September 10, 2025 at 7:42 pm
Discovered recently that he was the Roy Hargrove pianist.
He has a god level
@katanaki3059
September 10, 2025 at 7:49 pm
D flat is like Mother Earth and E flat is the tree coming out of the ground
I love hearing him talk about, well, everything!
So much joy! Jon is a treasure!
@jzthegreat
September 10, 2025 at 8:29 pm
I feel like I just took some weed listening to this man
@tracyj2886
September 10, 2025 at 8:36 pm
It is equally wonderful to hear you both play and speak. That is saying a lot😂 . Talented and blessed on so many levels. Peace and Love, to you!
@Dean_Anderson_906
September 10, 2025 at 8:38 pm
That Marshall Amp behind him is disgustingly beautiful! Loved his performance on Saturday Night.
@harvey66616
September 10, 2025 at 8:54 pm
Fantastic. Really, just fantastic.
One of my favorite parts though, watching Batiste try to play _without_ “feel”. He made a good effort, but I think that might be the one thing he can’t do. 🙂
@Luke.Elliot01
September 10, 2025 at 9:08 pm
I got better just watching this. Not all practice is done at the instrument. Consuming content, or even having a conversation with somebody that has a different perspective inspires new playing.
@TheDevnul
September 10, 2025 at 9:22 pm
Every time I see a video with Jon Batiste I end up crying like a child.
Pure goodness, a respite of love in these crazy times.
@johnydriessen6813
September 11, 2025 at 12:55 pm
I have no musical skill nor talent, but I love this man’s love and enthusiasm for the art. It comes through with such clarity and zeal. He and his art simply make me happy.
@carin4771
September 11, 2025 at 12:59 pm
👩🏫🎹🎵🎶🥰 even w/out a piano this is fascinating ❤ Ray Charles and Jon would have been best friends 🧡
@AutumnLuz
September 11, 2025 at 1:26 pm
Only my piano people understand that Eb is the best!!! Guitarists can shut up
@Kikissparehuman
September 11, 2025 at 1:36 pm
Man, to be able to play the piano like that!
@glossaria2
September 11, 2025 at 1:39 pm
And this is why no one else could have written the score for SOUL.
@Toon81ehv
September 11, 2025 at 1:51 pm
When he’s playing “with feel” what I’m hearing is he’s adding rhythmic variation, what I guess he calls “swag” and dynamics: he adds a bit of emphasis to the right notes and it really makes his playing sound so much better. He doesn’t say it but I bet if someone pointed it out to him he’d agree.
@onexslickxtrick
September 11, 2025 at 1:58 pm
This is a great video, and I absolutely love his answers (even the one I’m gonna talk about) buuuuttttt…growing up I had an upright piano that DID have a lock on it! It had a key cover with a lock and the top part also had a lock. I understand why the top part did, but I was so mad the key part did as a kid cause I didn’t have the key and couldn’t play it if it was locked 😂 (I assume that’s why the lock existed, so us little kids couldn’t bang away on it LOL) so if you’re out there, person wondering about the lock, it’s cause of little kids lol
@cookieDaXapper
September 11, 2025 at 2:49 pm
….@13:24,……yeah THAT part. PEACE Family, God bless and Strengthen you continually.
@NathanMorton-PL
September 11, 2025 at 2:54 pm
I am a huge admirer of Jon. Tuned into that magic.
@yousayrandomisayGod
September 11, 2025 at 3:08 pm
Talking ‘bout a bunch of nothing. But that goes to show gifted musicians can’t really articulate their artistry…MUSIC JUST IS.
@alexaales7937
September 11, 2025 at 3:41 pm
i understand his reasons for leaving but i miss him soo much on the late show! as for video game soundtracks tho not a piano arrangement i would like to throw The Witcher in the mix 🙂
@codysmith4513
September 11, 2025 at 4:23 pm
Please @WIRED, give us a deep dive interview with someone concerning advanced music/compositional theory. Example question: How to write rock music with the Lydian mode (I already understand this concept). Suggested people would be Steve Vai or maybe Berklee College of Music/Juilliard faculty?
@LeAnwar1
September 11, 2025 at 4:24 pm
@3:33 so yea openemearsup got transcribed as open the mirrors up
@trba_biko
September 11, 2025 at 4:43 pm
Needed this <3
@davidpalmer9014
September 11, 2025 at 5:21 pm
Dude is brilliant
@jillobrien4680
September 11, 2025 at 5:35 pm
“Find your people…let ego out of the room…let God come in” … the definition of community, if we could just “get” it. When music is allowed to exist freely in open space, we can “hear” and see how it brings us together in joy—like Jon!
@AlexGeek
September 11, 2025 at 5:43 pm
1:20 perfect pitch pianist explaining the difference among the major keys is like explaining why red is beautiful to a color blind
@seppyq3672
September 11, 2025 at 5:59 pm
Now THIS is what I’ve been waiting for. ❤
@katbh
September 11, 2025 at 6:06 pm
0:41 that’s nice, but I prefer D-flat. 😎
@joeldcanfield_spinhead
September 11, 2025 at 7:18 pm
I still don’t understand how folks (yes, he’s brilliant, I’m not) hear differences between major keys on a 12-TET piano. What am I missing?
@sooperalex15
September 11, 2025 at 7:35 pm
He makes it look as easier than breathing. Singular talent.
@rtfmpeople
September 11, 2025 at 7:37 pm
The green hill zone… omg the nostalgia he invoked was so palpable <3
@yesssirr987
September 11, 2025 at 8:37 pm
Please make time for another!! Your wisdom is as ethereal as it is grounded. The power of music.
@drumrollwithjoel
September 11, 2025 at 8:54 pm
OMG I straight flipped out when he busted out FF7 and Green Hill Zone at the end!!!
@MLBfreek35
September 11, 2025 at 9:18 pm
Was not expecting a shoutout to Nobuo Uematsu, but appreciate the fk out of it
@Go-shawkkkk
September 12, 2025 at 9:06 am
I wish I can play the piano I do know how to play the Arabic drums 🪘 tho I’m good at it
@jadmichaelmurray
September 12, 2025 at 9:18 am
3:30 surely he said “open them ears up” after he spoke about *listening not ‘open the mirrors up’ 🤣
@nellyd9280
September 12, 2025 at 9:28 am
Snippets of brilliant and poetic🎉
@jroameverywhere
September 12, 2025 at 9:49 am
So I need Jon Batiste versions of Video Game Soundtracks. That Green Hill Zone rendition was beautiful!
@storyoptics4964
September 12, 2025 at 10:57 am
He’s like a not-pretentious version of Jacob Collier.
@vavassor
September 12, 2025 at 10:59 am
13:37 Jon Batiste, giving a speech to sora in kingdom hearts
@kelvincook4246
September 12, 2025 at 11:26 am
Thanks so much for posting this. Jon is a wonderful musician, and he speaks in poetry.
@killermurderer2208
September 12, 2025 at 12:21 pm
I have never had a man crush until now. I really hope he’s a music teacher, this is what inspiration looks like
@GizzyDillespee
September 12, 2025 at 12:42 pm
Yes, I did have fun. Thank you.
@christianokami2220
September 12, 2025 at 12:44 pm
Hats off to busting out the Sonic theme!
@CaptainDylan72
September 12, 2025 at 12:53 pm
I love his poetic explanation about piano keys, but I was expecting an explanation of why there is a key to lock down the keyboard cover.
@peachykeenjellybeann2735
September 12, 2025 at 1:05 pm
I have NO idea what he said, but understood everything he meant. Does that make sense?
@mmm292b
September 12, 2025 at 1:18 pm
I love mr bubby that song that started it all its 2025 3 years later love his music
@derroneverest4511
September 12, 2025 at 2:01 pm
Does he wear that ring on his pinky to make his pinky stronger, or is it just for fun?
@bewarebear22
September 12, 2025 at 3:53 pm
His smile while playing is infectious.
@hayleycomet8029
September 12, 2025 at 4:35 pm
I love this beautiful human
@pascaldeshayes5459
September 12, 2025 at 4:37 pm
Soulful agile fingers!
@invox_in_your_inbox
September 12, 2025 at 5:11 pm
Some people, just a tiny few, are exactly where God, or Destiny, or Alah, whatever, wanted them to be… And this man is one of them. He is pure ALL music!
[It was the videogame question that proved it to me. 😉 ]
@fedemolto
September 12, 2025 at 6:32 pm
Brilliant
@Sahyong
September 12, 2025 at 7:59 pm
I had fun.
@RichardThe3
September 12, 2025 at 8:10 pm
”Music is a communal activity”. This made me tear up. I’m a professional performer in the studio working on my debut album. Been a professional for 13 years.
But lately it feels like my fellow players just completely abandoned the notion of communality. As if the main objective is money or a strong digital presence.
I know I might sound dramatic, but I’m starting to feel that the music in music industry is only secondary to the industry. And it breaks my heart.
@Rickettsia505
September 12, 2025 at 8:52 pm
I prefer F# minor, but i like yours too.
@bluebonics8079
September 12, 2025 at 9:00 pm
He needs to release an album of video game piano arrangements. That sonic bit at the end was amazing
@gastonm
September 12, 2025 at 9:06 pm
Got to love Jon
@DavidSumner
September 12, 2025 at 11:01 pm
I loved this
@kitcutting
September 12, 2025 at 11:05 pm
You chose the perfect man for this segment.
@tracylee4442
September 12, 2025 at 11:09 pm
This applies to many creative pursuits. I just love him, and his wife too!
@pamsmithstrite7924
September 12, 2025 at 11:46 pm
Thank you, I’ve learned a lot that can be applied to dance
@mallorynuzman728
September 13, 2025 at 12:40 am
I have been a long time admirer of Jon Batiste. His humility, infectious enthusiasm, and knowledge are inspiring. I love music—everything about it—his descriptions here are wonderful. Thank you Jon Batiste! Can you imagine just jamming with this guy? Would be such a great time.
@itstetrahc
September 13, 2025 at 1:45 am
He reminds me of Katt Williams and I’m hear for it
@피라-e1s
September 13, 2025 at 3:38 am
The most inspiring video on the internet ever, and I don’t even play piano😂
@ZesuRodriguez
September 13, 2025 at 4:22 am
Hearing him wax poetic over a theme in a video game had me smiling. When he started playing it, it almost brought out tears. I need an album full of these covers
@YoutubePremiu131
September 13, 2025 at 4:59 am
👍👍
@jimsilsby3841
September 13, 2025 at 5:46 am
Oh man, SOOO many times in this video I wanted to hit the like button again and was disappointed that I’d already done it! Jon Baptiste’s way with music is matched only by his way with words. I was hypnotised the whole way through and almost cried when the credits popped up.
@TGMcWhorter
September 13, 2025 at 10:36 am
“It’s hard to describe “feel” other than…”
– proceeds to perfectly and succinctly describe feel –
“rhythmic intention and clarity of execution” 🤯
@eliju420
September 13, 2025 at 11:16 am
This dude is so stupid talented and grounded. I wish this video was 2 hours long.
@Linkghirahim
September 13, 2025 at 2:41 pm
This is the most inspiring person I’ve ever seen on video. Didn’t know, Now I’m a unshakably faithful fan.
@elSethro
September 13, 2025 at 2:45 pm
That huge ring on his pinky finger is stressing me out!
@FriskoDisko
September 13, 2025 at 3:40 pm
PLEASE have him back again!
@sbabymoney3204
September 13, 2025 at 5:16 pm
20:42 I was not ready or expecting sonic..
@ILikeBirds80
September 13, 2025 at 5:31 pm
Jon is such a beautifully talented individual with the best heart.😊
@ivanrodriguez3789
September 13, 2025 at 5:55 pm
Wish there were J.Batiste clones around the world as music teachers. His explainations are so through, insightful and just plain fun.
@jacquelinelege1729
September 13, 2025 at 6:45 pm
Pleaaaaase Jon, record a few more video game arrangements for us!!!
@lenawilliams7869
September 13, 2025 at 6:48 pm
Wow! Jon is very talented.🎹🎶🎵 And makes me smile with his happy and peaceful personality!😀🎹 There is no such thing as failure, only discovery❤ Love that!🥰
@Jesspoirvivant
September 13, 2025 at 10:40 pm
So, this is not simply Piano Support but, in fact, it is a Master Class for Life and Love in all of its powerfully creative forms. Truly grateful for the gifts he gives just by being his exuberantly authentic and joyful self. WOW!!! Keep shining Jon Batiste!!! 🎶❤️🌟🥰
@jody024
September 13, 2025 at 10:53 pm
I hope his wife and JB are doing well.
@Schizophonographic
September 13, 2025 at 11:21 pm
I love Mr. Batiste. He’s amazing as a musician, and a very interesting and deep mind. I love the way his brain werks. Thank you.
@realbroggo
September 13, 2025 at 11:31 pm
I know nothing about music and didn’t understand half the ‘technical’ stuff Jon was talking about but I just couldn’t look away. If there was ever a person who was true blend of philosopher, painter & musician – he’s it. “There’s no such thing as failure, it’s just discovery” – should be everyone’s life motto. 🤯
@Tahmorrow
September 14, 2025 at 1:35 am
After watching Jon Batiste, I have suddenly forgotten how to play the piano.
@NellieKAdaba
September 15, 2025 at 2:29 pm
I forgot how to play before watching this video. I need to practice playing again. I used to take piano lessons on and off, practiced almost everyday, then I taught myself.
@Vee_CPP
September 14, 2025 at 5:24 am
Jon played on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert for several years. We all knew we were watching a beautiful, huge, sparkling diamond.💎 I could listen to him play all day!
@TheMattsterling
September 14, 2025 at 9:26 am
I’m not a religious person, but John Baptiste is proof there is a God and he speaks to us through music..and clearly through his vessel John. This was fascinating for any music fans. Thanks Wired!
@NellieKAdaba
September 15, 2025 at 2:28 pm
Amen.
@spatz813
September 14, 2025 at 10:44 am
2:15 in and already reminded why Jon Batiste is one of my favorite musicians/humans. The way he shakes hands with music hits different.
@nevar23
September 14, 2025 at 11:43 am
I don’t even play piano. but I see Jon Batiste playing or speaking about music, I click.
@eatlocalhoney
September 14, 2025 at 2:36 pm
12:50-let the ego out of the room 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼yes!
@counterfit5
September 14, 2025 at 4:51 pm
I had no idea his musical knowledge was so wide ranging.
@NellieKAdaba
September 15, 2025 at 2:28 pm
Me neither until last year or this year.
@JoshWilliams-w1x
September 14, 2025 at 8:01 pm
love this guy he’s so cool
@Rei-internet-fox
September 15, 2025 at 12:04 am
Please do more of these with him!
@venadacent7696
September 15, 2025 at 4:19 am
Jon’s love of music is infectious. We must protect him at all costs!
@Yamidoragon
September 15, 2025 at 5:06 am
I loved him on Colbert’s show already, but maan this dude is articulate on the most abstract imperssion-based sensations. Art is so difficult to put into words.
@m1sterpunch
September 15, 2025 at 9:05 am
Learned of who he was on the Late Show and he’s just such a lover of music. Could listen to him talk and play all day. What a treasure he is.
@NellieKAdaba
September 15, 2025 at 2:27 pm
I feel the same.
@michaellafond9555
September 15, 2025 at 9:43 am
13:25!😂 what a beautiful human he is!
no questions to philosophical no questions to basic. We would be living in Mr. Rogers hood if we all treated each other like this!
@Legomyegoorj
September 15, 2025 at 11:43 am
Loved all his comments, with one small exception—and it mostly doesn’t matter anyway, it’s just a technical foul.
The pedals are: left = una corda on most grands, or some substitute mechanism on most uprights
Middle = “sostenuto” or “sustain” in English, so in a sense he is right to call it a “sustain” even though that’s not the usual name people give this one
Right = “damper” because it RAISES the dampers off of the keys, so that they ring out. This has been called various things in history. It does “sustain” the sound after you release any keys you play while the pedal is depressed. In the 18th century, this was done with a lever mechanism first, then with knee levers in Vienna, and a pedal elsewhere. Back then, instrument makers were enamored with the hammered dulcimer, and it is thought that this mechanism was in part invented to recreate the “sound” of that dulcimer. Maybe we should name it the dulcimer pedal! Because the pedals weren’t already confusing in their names.
There’s also more possible mechanisms and more possible pedals.
@triwulf1
September 15, 2025 at 12:08 pm
The Jon’s opening riff sounded a bit like an homage to Johnny Costa’s playing style on “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.”
@spanzotab
September 15, 2025 at 12:10 pm
3:32 “open the mirrors up” lol come on guys. Open Them Ears Up!
@bikesandbrass
September 15, 2025 at 1:13 pm
I feel like he’d be a genuinely fun person to hang out with
@NellieKAdaba
September 15, 2025 at 2:06 pm
I agree.
@JaxxedNesmith
September 15, 2025 at 2:14 pm
How can it be that he said “it’s brown”, and I immediately felt brown.
@AZillionFilms
September 15, 2025 at 2:40 pm
Wish I saw this 10 years ago
Man knows how to live and breathe!
@EhNothing
September 15, 2025 at 8:48 pm
Jon is a once in a generation person. He’s an astounding combination of talent and soul.
@forrestmitchell0
September 16, 2025 at 1:07 am
As a professional piano salesman/technician, Jon Batiste is not very good at explaining what the pedals on a piano do 😂 still love him though
@CountTo100-OllyOllyOxenFree
September 16, 2025 at 5:46 am
When I see or hear Jon B dropping his truth, I vibe in the key of happy.
@yotaruvegeta
September 16, 2025 at 6:07 am
He’s pure poetry
@qbdangerous4561
September 16, 2025 at 10:27 am
What a beautiful person, wonderful genius, and infectious joy. Love Jon Batiste, always
@bobwiegers
September 16, 2025 at 12:06 pm
thank you to all who brought this to the world. Jon is truly one of the best humans around.
@AntonGothe
September 16, 2025 at 1:10 pm
I hear a little James Booker in your Eb Moaning and it´s beautiful
@jwaltonteach700
September 16, 2025 at 1:41 pm
That Green Hill Zone gave me chills
@givent1GOD
September 16, 2025 at 2:01 pm
some things just be low key
@tkturbo_jsps
September 16, 2025 at 2:58 pm
20:42 This what joy looks like… ❤
@adambear12682
September 16, 2025 at 9:20 pm
Listening to him speak, his speech and vocal patterns give a strong Mitch Hedberg vibe, which is wonderful!
@edanfultz
September 16, 2025 at 10:01 pm
I watch everything Baptiste. Awesomeness! Fun! Engaging! Brilliant! But, the ring hitting the piano was distracting.
@zikkicharade
September 17, 2025 at 4:03 am
E flat is the best guitar tuning
@apeppery1
September 17, 2025 at 7:50 am
What a beautiful spirit. Thankful he found his way to a passion that aligns with his talents 🎁 Love the way he expresses himself verbally and musically.
@sreitshamer
September 17, 2025 at 9:57 am
There is a mind-blowing amount of wisdom and understanding and clarity in this video.
@KingNull_
September 17, 2025 at 10:31 am
I dont even play piano, but I could listen to Jon Batiste talk about it for hours
@ethancooper4154
September 17, 2025 at 10:52 am
“And that’s because of the mechanism of how it happens” preach it man
@natepark2973
September 17, 2025 at 11:14 am
Of course he just talks about the black and white keys and not the turning ones
@KLHart
September 17, 2025 at 11:40 am
I’m so glad he got the video game question and gave props to the amazing Nobuo Uematsu. It’s sad to me that video game composers will never get the recognition they truly deserve just because of the medium in which their music was used. We need more amazing artists like Jon Batiste playing and openly appreciating their music!
@kepajoy
September 17, 2025 at 1:58 pm
This man is playing Sega. Amazing.
@irishboymalloy
September 17, 2025 at 2:09 pm
I love the way he explains things
@pastense
September 17, 2025 at 3:59 pm
Eb minor is also another favorite key for me. Another major key I like being in is Bb major. Just feel great messing with various voicings on my fingers!
@rbbza2749
September 17, 2025 at 5:35 pm
every form of art brings you to some form of absolute, philosophy, life lessons
@michaellechner3194
September 17, 2025 at 6:40 pm
I had the pleasure of experiencing Mr. Batiste live in my hometown of Vienna/Austria – also, he is playing on a Bösendorfer piano.
@javonjames4573
September 17, 2025 at 11:24 pm
I hate black keys on a piano!
@Arcesitor
September 17, 2025 at 11:31 pm
“Wrote it in a taxi on the way to the studio” If that is not THE sign of genius, I dont know what is. =D Living and breathing music. What a gift. And I was alive to see it.
@Old_gumbo
September 18, 2025 at 12:21 am
13:49 I didn’t know that Jon could preach, too
@KiDoKidsYoga
September 18, 2025 at 12:42 am
Such a pleasure to watch, listen, and learn, with Jon Baptiste. Our generations are truly lucky to live in his world! May his vibe reverberate outward and upward forever.
@shelleyeatz
September 18, 2025 at 1:09 am
I can listen to Jon play all day everyday
@Skiad-OpsGash
September 18, 2025 at 1:26 am
I love how his pinky ring amplifies his perfect hand and finger movement.
@Tikka-99
September 18, 2025 at 2:57 am
I honestly dont get one thing. How can one key in isolation, on the piano, be better than other keys.
I dont get it. Shouldnt all major keys give the same feeling😅.. Eb major = Db major right. someone please help
@lyndaraina1915
September 18, 2025 at 4:26 am
Capcom! 😍🤩
@tomasdelcampo2
September 18, 2025 at 8:15 am
His passion is heart warming
@MiCasa-90
September 18, 2025 at 9:15 am
“So yeah, open them ears up” not “so yeah, open the mirrors up”. Context clues matters folks.
Thanks for the video!
@rbrown2925
September 18, 2025 at 9:50 am
I’ve never understood how any equal temperament scale can “sound” better than any other. Their equal pitch differences was the whole point of creating equal temperament scales, wasn’t it? I can understand how the scale can affect hand positioning and playability (e.g. the use of open strings on a guitar) but on a piano, the relative pitches are identical, except for possible tuning tweaks at the extreme ends. So, can someone please explain why someone would prefer a particular scale over another (as Jon prefers E flat)?
@lorenbesio
September 18, 2025 at 9:56 am
this is like the black version of jacob collier, or shoud i say jacob is the white version of jon haha, i prefer jon music and aproach as i tend to listen to blues, soul, rnb etc
@chuduuu
September 18, 2025 at 9:56 am
that Megaman part at the end IS BEAUTIFUL
@linzx0x0
September 18, 2025 at 11:12 am
Nobuo Uematsu mentioned!!! Love you, Jon!
@TruTube.1.
September 18, 2025 at 12:33 pm
Long Live the Humpty Dance!!
@danielcorrigan6998
September 18, 2025 at 1:03 pm
I could see Eb as the best. A is good too. The ones with 3 black keys
@SmallBlogV8
September 18, 2025 at 1:06 pm
He doesn’t so much _choose_ to play the piano; piano playing just falls out of him naturally, compulsively, as if his soul and body feel weird and caged when he’s _not_ riffing all up and down a piano keyboard. He isn’t even looking at what he’s doing half the time. He just _is_ piano playing.
@sunnywhether
September 18, 2025 at 2:04 pm
Yes indeed, yeah you right
@sunnywhether
September 18, 2025 at 2:05 pm
Btw, I met Mr Baptiste at a corporate event I was working at in New Orleans. Just so happened, that day I also figured out how to do a drum roll.
@rosegarden54
September 18, 2025 at 2:20 pm
Db is Mr. Rogers.
@lacheur
September 18, 2025 at 2:57 pm
Lol @ “open the mirrors up” instead of “open them ears up” @3:32