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Jon Batiste knows a lot about music. So, who better to test the latest in musical instrument technology? Watch as Jon tests out and rates a Stylophone, finger drums, a Tonewood amp and more! WE ARE: THE DELUXE EDITION is available now Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► Listen to the Get WIRED…

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  1. Lefty Guitarist

    November 17, 2021 at 9:08 pm

    NGL I think this shows why you shouldn’t judge a book by it’s cover. I’m sure there are tons of people who might take a look at a black guy with dyed spiky hair who says he’s a musician and immediately assume that he’s just a rapper and not realize that he’s actually a highly skilled keyboardist with perfect pitch.

  2. travis domeier

    November 17, 2021 at 9:14 pm

    This dude’s kinda annoying. Plus he has perfect pitch. That makes me jealous.

  3. ET P

    November 17, 2021 at 9:15 pm

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

    • SushiSunday218

      November 17, 2021 at 10:16 pm

      Then just watch The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

  4. Folkinghippie

    November 17, 2021 at 9:15 pm

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

  5. Ze Germanz

    November 17, 2021 at 9:35 pm

    How do they not know what a Stylophone is

  6. scronx

    November 17, 2021 at 9:36 pm

    You don’t know your business. Andes isn’t a melodica.

  7. Kristian179

    November 17, 2021 at 10:11 pm

    u forgot the talk box

  8. aspenxxix

    November 17, 2021 at 10:54 pm

    5 stars to his dunks

  9. DillPickled_

    November 17, 2021 at 11:04 pm

    nobody
    kids on christmas: 4:11

  10. EternityForest

    November 17, 2021 at 11:12 pm

    If the stylophone used a cheap microcontroller instead it would probably be spot on! I don’t quite get the 555 thing. Or is it supposed to be a little out of tune?

  11. The Stitch Guy

    November 17, 2021 at 11:18 pm

    A stylophone is not a mini xylophone 😂

  12. The Stitch Guy

    November 17, 2021 at 11:26 pm

    Melodica sounds like a harmonica lmao

  13. SlyHikari03

    November 17, 2021 at 11:41 pm

    I love all of these.
    Including the green one.

  14. Joe Max Fpv

    November 17, 2021 at 11:44 pm

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

  15. BroAnarchy

    November 17, 2021 at 11:45 pm

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

  16. Monsieur Biganon

    November 18, 2021 at 12:03 am

    He kinda looks like a black version of Kramer

  17. Rumplestilzkin Goober

    November 18, 2021 at 12:09 am

    This is so wholesome.

  18. NovaWarrior77

    November 18, 2021 at 12:12 am

    Just yell “jazz!” into a genie jar, and John Batiste would climb out.

  19. Summer Brewster

    November 18, 2021 at 12:40 am

    The last review on the melodica turned into a meanwhile. Baptiste is a fountain of talent. And his brilliance is blinding.

  20. David Harper 🅥

    November 18, 2021 at 12:45 am

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

  21. Blankity Blank

    November 18, 2021 at 12:54 am

    Though this a video on the silly side, it’s still refreshing to have an artist with such talent reviewing instruments. He brings a level of credibility to the table that isn’t seen all the time.

  22. Tookie Jones

    November 18, 2021 at 12:55 am

    5 stars on this vid! Tons of fun to watch!

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    November 18, 2021 at 1:00 am

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  24. nuberiffic

    November 18, 2021 at 1:10 am

    Ugh this guy is insufferable.

    Why do you have to shout so much?

    You’re like a toddler.

  25. C razy

    November 18, 2021 at 1:21 am

    🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟💫💫💫💫✨✨✨✨

  26. Mike92jordan Games

    November 18, 2021 at 4:35 pm

    🤣🤣🤣 the best energy

  27. Bumbo

    November 18, 2021 at 4:45 pm

    🎵I am blessed🎵AAAAAAAAAAAAA

  28. Imran Ghaznavi

    November 18, 2021 at 5:28 pm

    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.

  29. Jed Reston

    November 18, 2021 at 6:07 pm

    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.

  30. Zoo Thief

    November 18, 2021 at 6:40 pm

    Cool dude… Needs to cool it on the makeup

  31. GerdaxH

    November 18, 2021 at 7:13 pm

    I’M SO HAPOY I CLICKED ON THIS VIDEO, HE’S SO POSITIVE AND HAPPY. I LOVE IT
    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

  32. Omaer 1

    November 18, 2021 at 7:34 pm

    Very Nice! MashAllah(SWT).

  33. Omaer 1

    November 18, 2021 at 7:34 pm

    Hm. ALHAMDULILLAH(SWT). ASTAGHFIRULLAH(SWT).

  34. Alexander Hansen

    November 18, 2021 at 9:18 pm

    This man fire

  35. BELECTRONIX

    November 18, 2021 at 10:10 pm

    There’s a tuner on the back of the stylophone which he obviously didn’t notice

  36. eltedioso

    November 18, 2021 at 10:24 pm

    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

  37. SpawnRevenge92

    November 18, 2021 at 10:33 pm

    This dude is delightful.

  38. Leon Deveraux

    November 18, 2021 at 11:17 pm

    So happy all the publicity Jon is doing 😌🥰🥰

  39. Ord3ith

    November 18, 2021 at 11:27 pm

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

  40. Leo Perez

    November 18, 2021 at 11:30 pm

    This man is a music scientist

  41. iemand anders

    November 18, 2021 at 11:35 pm

    Love this guy

  42. Murder Bong

    November 18, 2021 at 11:50 pm

    ONLY DOWNSIDE.. HE IS ALMOST TOO POSITIVE… FIVE STARS!!! JB IS AWESOME!

  43. MegaCadr

    November 18, 2021 at 11:55 pm

    “On my normal melodica”

  44. Karen Guenther

    November 19, 2021 at 12:07 am

    Goddammit he’s charming!

  45. 4chopchop

    November 19, 2021 at 12:10 am

    Help Step Piano, I’m stuck

  46. BeanSproot

    November 19, 2021 at 12:25 am

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

  47. Holy Roman Sloth

    November 19, 2021 at 12:40 am

    “Miniature Xylophone” something tells me the editors have never seen an actual Xylophone

  48. Lissie Lamb

    November 19, 2021 at 12:50 am

    I love this guy

  49. hopskit

    November 19, 2021 at 1:03 am

    can we all agree that this man is a ray of sunshine tho

  50. Sean Dickens

    November 19, 2021 at 1:22 am

    Wired kind of dropped the ball on the first one calling it a Xylophone and not a Stylophone lol, seems like there was a miscommunication somewhere.

  51. Maxx Toler

    November 19, 2021 at 2:02 am

    Nobody more charming than Jon Batiste

  52. kingfisher talkingpictures

    November 19, 2021 at 2:18 am

    I’ve played with the sphero finger drums. It’s a color-sensor that triggers a sound. I had some fun with it. I don’t remember if you could make your own loops. It’s NOT a serious instrument.

  53. Mhmmmhmm

    November 19, 2021 at 2:28 am

    Here we got our american phoenix

  54. thinthinwalls

    November 19, 2021 at 3:09 am

    Did yall really call a stylophone a mini xylophone?

  55. Rick Walters

    November 19, 2021 at 3:25 am

    I don’t think I’m going to buy any of these, but Jean Batiste gets… five stars!

  56. Andrew Rothman

    November 19, 2021 at 3:38 am

    Jon makes random shouts and weird noises like Cardi B but with talent.

  57. Daniel Wang

    November 19, 2021 at 4:05 am

    This whole bit he puts on is honestly borderline annoying

  58. Commandrogyne

    November 19, 2021 at 4:07 am

    This guy is so charismatic and enthusiastic i trust his expertise

  59. Jake Spiegler

    November 19, 2021 at 4:37 am

    Best Wired guest, to date!

  60. The Forest Gardener

    November 19, 2021 at 4:39 am

    Pulled up my tuner and he’s right!

  61. Danielle O'Hallisey

    November 19, 2021 at 4:59 am

    I have a Tonewood and have to say; it didn’t sound like it was switched on… 🤷🏻‍♀️

  62. Lance

    November 19, 2021 at 6:35 am

    mooooore

  63. Robert Campbell

    November 19, 2021 at 9:26 am

    I could sit and listen to him talk about the most boring subject in the world and still exude nothing but happiness. He’s so much fun.

  64. Shinji391

    November 19, 2021 at 9:32 am

    Who ever left that one star review on the Stylophone, not a miniature xylophone, is probably some boomer who didn’t even think to use the STYLUS.

  65. GeauxGSUEagles

    November 19, 2021 at 10:32 am

    Repping NOLA well

  66. Make-A-Woosh-Foundation

    November 19, 2021 at 12:46 pm

    did he match the hair to the shirt or the shirt to the hair?

  67. Flow

    November 19, 2021 at 12:58 pm

    Hey Jon, much love. Greetings to Steven!

  68. Lynne Slates

    November 19, 2021 at 2:16 pm

    Loved this!

  69. SEU

    November 19, 2021 at 3:41 pm

    He screams too much

  70. Scott Cosner

    November 19, 2021 at 7:02 pm

    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.

  71. Birthquake Records

    November 19, 2021 at 7:10 pm

    I’ve always wanted one of these Suzuki Andes. They sound so good.

  72. gorryman

    November 19, 2021 at 7:44 pm

    This reminds me of skateline nbd but for music tech , it’s rad

  73. John Foley

    November 19, 2021 at 9:56 pm

    I didn’t hear any effects coming out of the guitar.

  74. Karina Hernandez

    November 19, 2021 at 10:23 pm

    I love him now He so funny and chill I need to be his friend af 💜💜💜

  75. Chris LeeWoo

    November 20, 2021 at 2:41 am

    Jon could play skeeter in the Netflix adaptation of Doug. Fun instruments btw!

  76. Brittany Pendleton

    November 20, 2021 at 2:57 am

    I love Jon and I love this 🤩

  77. Javier Sds

    November 20, 2021 at 3:26 am

    Giving almost every device 5 stars defeats the purpose of rating.

  78. Gui Porto

    November 20, 2021 at 3:48 am

    David Bowie uses a Stylophone in “Space Oddity”. Once you know the sound it’s pretty easy to spot it.

  79. Jared Black

    November 20, 2021 at 4:08 am

    Mouth piano

  80. lemonhscott

    November 20, 2021 at 5:54 am

    What a nice, positive energy! Five stars!

  81. Theodor

    November 20, 2021 at 8:42 am

    Didnt know that was a xylophone🤔

  82. Chris Lastnamerson

    November 20, 2021 at 10:44 am

    Wait a second.. is this just a really well-disguised sponsored post, lmao

  83. BigGibbo

    November 20, 2021 at 11:31 am

    2:23 I was one of the viewers he didn’t alienate 😏

  84. MrAyrit

    November 20, 2021 at 1:02 pm

    This guy is exhausting… but also brilliant.

  85. Mark Kennedy

    November 20, 2021 at 1:28 pm

    Awesome choice to have Jon Batiste — more! 🙂

  86. BLT4LIFE

    November 20, 2021 at 1:51 pm

    Reminds me of Rowlf The Dog.
    “Boy is this piano out of tune!
    … I love out of tune pianos.”

  87. Christian Hansen

    November 20, 2021 at 1:56 pm

    His accent is so different it is like he is a cartoon character but actually he is a real dude. lol i know he is on Colbert show.

  88. JPL Pagán

    November 20, 2021 at 3:30 pm

    awesome. i hope he does more!

  89. Chris Redfield's Missing Sock

    November 20, 2021 at 8:29 pm

    He’s so charming, I love him and it’s only been 1 minute and 30 seconds

  90. JoedPlayz

    November 21, 2021 at 5:49 am

    i’m also a perfect pitch

  91. Parker Patterson

    November 21, 2021 at 6:58 am

    2:27 you didn’t alienate me Jon, that’s just how I knew I was watching the right video. My man!

  92. Story Optics

    November 21, 2021 at 7:26 am

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

  93. Kevin Velasco

    November 21, 2021 at 9:06 am

    He’s so cool. I wonder what melodica he owns?

  94. Kapitan Impreza

    November 22, 2021 at 12:26 am

    I would never ever try to listen to his music (just not my cup of tea) but this guy seems so effortlessly cool that I guess I have to give him a chance 🤣

    • ghost mall

      November 23, 2021 at 12:27 am

      So you don’t like soul, jazz or R&B music? Sad

  95. Matthew Jay

    November 22, 2021 at 12:38 am

    I believe whatever Jon (Jean) Batiste has to say about any musical instrument. I trust him implicitly, without hesitation, at all. If he makes a proclamation, then I shall FULLY believe his words without hesitation. ✋🏻 A-men!

  96. EhrgeizVR

    November 22, 2021 at 3:56 am

    7:52 Don’t ever play guitar again.

  97. Steve Shaffer

    November 22, 2021 at 6:15 am

    Haha you tried to get Jom Batiste to be a CRITIC? Dude is the most positive dude on TV. I’m not sure he knows how to be critical. But very entertaining nonetheless 🙂

  98. Nerdnalist 1

    November 22, 2021 at 6:58 am

    Wired, I will give you guys money if you do this with #JonBaptiste more often.

  99. Strictly Steam

    November 22, 2021 at 10:51 am

    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!

  100. Phyoomz

    November 22, 2021 at 1:46 pm

    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.

  101. D Chouinard

    November 22, 2021 at 4:24 pm

    me, a melodica player: 🤡

  102. Prashant

    November 22, 2021 at 8:41 pm

    This is the most energetic person I’ve ever seen

  103. Thibaut H

    November 22, 2021 at 8:49 pm

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

  104. James McGovern

    November 22, 2021 at 9:33 pm

    That Roy Hargrove quote was perfect, rip to the 🐐

  105. Steve Phillips

    November 22, 2021 at 9:50 pm

    I’m not really interested in these instruments, but…you know…John Batiste!

  106. Jesse Lind

    November 22, 2021 at 11:01 pm

    I’d love a version of this that was more technical and less designed for broad appeal.

  107. ghost mall

    November 23, 2021 at 12:21 am

    This is awesome! I’ve always felt like he had way too much charisma and talent to just be Colbert’s music guy. Hope to see more of him

  108. Allan K

    November 23, 2021 at 1:22 am

    Glad to see Jon’s not a savant on guitar, reassures me that hes human. And makes me feel slightly less inadequate

  109. Justin Liu

    November 23, 2021 at 2:17 am

    Impossible to feel anything but good vibes with Jon. No matter how crappy your day you end up with a smile. 5 stars!

  110. Justin Z.

    November 23, 2021 at 2:35 am

    Dat first note on the stylophone sounded like bf

  111. Dan Beaudet

    November 23, 2021 at 2:43 am

    Hey! I’ve got the same melodica!

  112. Al Corrupt

    November 23, 2021 at 5:49 am

    He is being very diplomatic. Lovely guy.

  113. Ryno Opperman

    November 23, 2021 at 6:37 am

    Oh FFS’s… 🤦🏼‍♂️

  114. TroyLee Gaspard

    November 23, 2021 at 6:43 am

    The Stylophone was used by Bowie on Space Oddity.

  115. Michael Hunte

    November 23, 2021 at 6:48 am

    smh, I try to give this guy a reason to like him but he just sounds like a bad impression of a

  116. Emmanouela

    November 23, 2021 at 12:26 pm

    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!!

  117. Darien Moncree

    November 23, 2021 at 5:41 pm

    6:20 He’s playing Top of My Head by Roy Hargrove… almost

  118. daniel Goad

    November 23, 2021 at 8:10 pm

    His energy and body language reminds me of Ray Charles

  119. Hunter Frederick

    November 23, 2021 at 8:28 pm

    This was really fun

  120. seriliaykilel

    November 23, 2021 at 8:47 pm

    It barely works, but the not working has charm. 5 stars.

    I want his positivity for life.

  121. Ryan Groom

    November 23, 2021 at 8:48 pm

    My snobby musician remark:

    Not a miniature xylophone, stylophones sound nothing like the xylophone and they aren’t played at all the same way

    And hold up you know what, as a percussionist this is something that gets on my last nerve, Marimbas and Xylophones are NOT the same instrument and those words cannot be used interchangeably; the same for vibraphones and glockenspiels. But it’s particularly bad with Marimbas and Xylophones, Xylophone is a high pitched wooden percussion instrument that’s played with hard mallets and sounds super loud and staccato, personally I don’t like the sound too much. Now marimbas are a much lower register played with softer mallets and they have a much longer stain and rich tone which I prefer a lot more than xylophone. Now to those people that make the synth engines, whatever marimba sound you decided to put on your nice $200 Arturia pigments software, or Logic Pro synths and what not, THAT IS NOT A MARIMBA SOUND, you have created a lower pitch xylophone sound. Please watch a video of a real marimba and make adjustments. It was acceptable with the limitations of a 1980s Casio, please stop rehashing the same ridiculous inaccurate marimba sound on every dad gum synth engine. Please and thank you

  122. Sophon

    November 23, 2021 at 9:19 pm

    I love that we get to see more of his personality!

  123. Murray Natkie

    November 23, 2021 at 9:36 pm

    Video editor please: it’s clearly a stylophone, not a miniature xylophone.

  124. Rachelle Chong

    November 23, 2021 at 9:40 pm

    Fun quirky very Jon

  125. CriticaLxThoughX

    November 23, 2021 at 10:32 pm

    i’m in love with this dude

  126. RAUL CHEVALIER CASELLA

    November 23, 2021 at 10:58 pm

    Stylophone worked well for Ziggy Stardust in Space Oddity ❤️🎵👍🏻

  127. Richard P

    November 24, 2021 at 12:28 am

    If a stylophone does not have a capacitor in it, the pitch will decrease as the battery dies.

  128. Jake S

    November 24, 2021 at 12:28 am

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

  129. Chelsea Sibley

    November 24, 2021 at 12:49 am

    I love Jon Batiste’s music so this video is a gift

  130. Nacho Altamirano

    November 24, 2021 at 2:03 am

    This guy is so cool

  131. Tasteful

    November 24, 2021 at 3:25 am

    Instant boost of serotonin.

  132. Calvin Limuel

    November 24, 2021 at 3:39 am

    Gadget 2 uses Bluetooth connection. There is no way that is meant for rhythmic playing
    Now Gadget 4 is what some real musicians have actually used and an innovative concept.

  133. simonjenkin

    November 24, 2021 at 4:46 am

    jon should’ve looked at the back of! the stylophone, there’s a little dial you can turn to change the pitch!

  134. E.J. Leonard

    November 24, 2021 at 5:31 am

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

  135. My Autobiography A Fanfic

    November 24, 2021 at 6:08 am

    A stylophone is only technically “tech”.

  136. Curly And Curvy

    November 24, 2021 at 6:32 am

    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.

  137. Brian Bawa

    November 24, 2021 at 7:06 am

    I love Jon but if I see his name on any five star rated item online, I am running away.

  138. zack iz back

    November 24, 2021 at 7:19 am

    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.

  139. mordecai jackson

    November 24, 2021 at 8:16 am

    “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.

    • Margaret Gardner

      November 24, 2021 at 9:27 pm

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

  140. Dane Byrd

    November 24, 2021 at 9:00 am

    Needs a part 2

  141. sheeesh

    November 24, 2021 at 10:38 am

    phoenix

  142. Brandon Elkins-Barkley

    November 24, 2021 at 12:14 pm

    We could use more “that’s weird, let’s roll with it” in the world. Thanks, Jon.

  143. Jakob Privat

    November 24, 2021 at 1:51 pm

    This man is a vibe

  144. Kathleen Schlagel

    November 24, 2021 at 2:18 pm

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

  145. Doctor Love

    November 24, 2021 at 2:24 pm

    He’s very used to having his black lips on things

    • idk

      November 24, 2021 at 6:12 pm

      uh

  146. Sithum Thathsara Koswattage

    November 24, 2021 at 3:00 pm

    I didn’t know him until now. But now I know him for two things. That accent and that attitude.

  147. Awesome American

    November 24, 2021 at 3:21 pm

    Never heard of this dude but he’s chill af

  148. Arjun Mewar

    November 24, 2021 at 7:00 pm

    A stylophone is not a mini xylophone 😂 do they know what a xylophone is????

  149. Pablo Guadarrama

    November 24, 2021 at 8:53 pm

    What a waste of time

  150. benjaminniemczyk

    November 24, 2021 at 9:40 pm

    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.

  151. Tom Higgins

    November 24, 2021 at 9:50 pm

    the real life bart simpson

  152. PopAdjCassie

    November 24, 2021 at 11:29 pm

    I can listen/watch Jon all day. He seems like a great time and so informative and funny. And that accent 😍

  153. John FitzGerald

    November 24, 2021 at 11:45 pm

    “Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!” – Jon Batiste

  154. Nuclear Ether

    November 25, 2021 at 12:49 am

    I trust this man with my life

  155. Lucas Reis

    November 25, 2021 at 2:58 am

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

  156. Chuck Cheddar

    November 25, 2021 at 4:45 am

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

  157. zacharias

    November 25, 2021 at 5:55 am

    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.

  158. GoopXIV

    November 25, 2021 at 9:08 am

    i love this man

  159. Justin Smith

    November 25, 2021 at 10:23 am

    Man this guy is fun.

  160. Oscar Fox

    November 25, 2021 at 5:20 pm

    9:05 I was about to say the exact same thing! Looks like Ray’s Fender Rhodes Piano bass a little bit!

  161. Jake Doran

    November 25, 2021 at 7:26 pm

    Can we get the bloopers on this one?? Would love to hear all the musical goofing around 😀

  162. Anastasia Celestine

    November 25, 2021 at 10:35 pm

    When he tried the floor piano it was big kid vibes 🤣🤣🤣 This was neat

  163. Davide Bertoletti

    November 25, 2021 at 10:46 pm

    What an adorable, talented human being

  164. Simple Guy

    November 25, 2021 at 10:56 pm

    Is this guy on drugs or something?

  165. ZeCockOfTheWalk

    November 26, 2021 at 12:25 am

    the stylophone has a tuning potentiometer on the bottom to fix what he called out about it being off.

  166. Rafael O

    November 26, 2021 at 12:58 am

    Need 2 or 3 more of these with Jon.

  167. Oskar

    November 26, 2021 at 1:46 am

    1:51 who else heard the song summer time there?

  168. Alexander Canella

    November 26, 2021 at 1:49 am

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

  169. DetroitMicroSound

    November 26, 2021 at 3:08 am

    Music with character, made on instruments with character, played by musicians with character. That’s You buddy! THAT’S YOU MAN!!!

  170. Kentucky Fried Children

    November 26, 2021 at 5:05 am

    He would make an amazing reaction youtuber

  171. Maxwell Reinbachs

    November 26, 2021 at 6:50 am

    One of these instruments could have slapped his mom in the teeth and he would have given it 4 stars. Good energy though.

  172. Amrish Kelkar

    November 26, 2021 at 9:21 am

    No, you didn’t lose part of the audience with the dissonant Es, and the A440.

  173. allen

    November 26, 2021 at 11:15 am

    His energy and excitement is amazing

  174. Tian Louw

    November 26, 2021 at 1:03 pm

    This man is nominated for 11 grammies. 11.

    • Alexander Carroll

      November 28, 2021 at 1:20 am

      Deserves every one

  175. Outmind01

    November 26, 2021 at 1:15 pm

    His hyperactivity is annoying.

    • AliasAneW

      November 27, 2021 at 11:52 am

      Have you ever considered that you’re just uptight?

  176. Marcio Couto

    November 26, 2021 at 1:51 pm

    that’s official: Jon is a human labrador.

  177. Kb0w

    November 26, 2021 at 4:19 pm

    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.

  178. L.W. Mason

    November 26, 2021 at 6:27 pm

    Very cool! I just found my Casio keyboard/pocket calculator! The one that inspired Kraftwerk. I got it Christmas, 1980. I stumbled upon it serendipitously with manual and in great shape. These remind me of that. I like the concept of trying to make certain sounds accessible to anyone.

  179. Joe Blankenship

    November 26, 2021 at 7:59 pm

    The recorder doesn’t have a reed. It’s called a labium. It doesn’t buzz like a reed, it whistles.

  180. Fajita Jesus

    November 26, 2021 at 10:23 pm

    What song was he singing where he goes “sometimes I open my mind and I dream”?

  181. crack hair

    November 27, 2021 at 1:15 am

    HAH love this dude

  182. Haut Strange

    November 27, 2021 at 2:58 am

    The first one is called a Stylophone. It’s what Bowie played during the solo on Space Oddity. I have multiple ones and they’re all v cool.

  183. Trash Panda

    November 27, 2021 at 7:30 am

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

  184. AliasAneW

    November 27, 2021 at 11:51 am

    Always a vibe

  185. Orla Daly

    November 27, 2021 at 12:23 pm

    This is easily the best video on the internet

  186. Gonzalo Marsilli

    November 27, 2021 at 1:05 pm

    this guy is pure cringe

  187. I watch videos

    November 27, 2021 at 2:26 pm

    He has a great personality, but if he’s such a great musician, why did he not come up with one ear catching melody throughout the entire vid? A kid would have done exactly the same thing he did.

  188. Rob Flax

    November 27, 2021 at 6:24 pm

    TECHOLOPOLIS!

  189. KlyM8

    November 27, 2021 at 8:52 pm

    I just watched The Beatles Get Back on Disney+ and a stylophone just like that was in it, Billy Preston played it and get so intrigued by it haha

  190. apple tips

    November 28, 2021 at 1:22 am

    In the Get Back documentary film, John Lennon brings the first gadget to the studio. We see Billy Preston playing around with it

  191. Brett Dolphin

    November 28, 2021 at 3:16 am

    How does he look younger here

  192. Kareem Akhtar

    November 28, 2021 at 3:57 am

    Greatest reviewer ever. Jon, Please review more things!

  193. TheJociman

    November 28, 2021 at 8:11 am

    I was a fan, but the fact that he remembers that floor piano was in Big makes me a propeller

  194. Felix Garcia

    November 28, 2021 at 9:18 am

    Get this man on Sesame Street!

  195. Logan Adrian

    November 28, 2021 at 12:43 pm

    Top of my head 6:10

  196. Iannah Mulungi

    November 28, 2021 at 1:02 pm

    This guy is such a vibe!!!!

  197. Kim Villahermosa

    November 28, 2021 at 7:54 pm

    Ngl it’s wild to see everyone love him in the comments here after seeing almost everyone HATE his piano playing with Mitski on Colbert 😂 I don’t really know him though so I’m not here to give an opinion, it’s just a pretty funny observation

  198. Ethan Noumenon

    November 28, 2021 at 9:55 pm

    Lol a stylophone is a mini piano not a mini xylophone right?? The name just sounds similar

  199. clever username

    November 28, 2021 at 10:02 pm

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

  200. Jvent1024

    November 29, 2021 at 5:32 am

    He’s going to get an EGOT

  201. Brian Kabala Music 🎵

    November 29, 2021 at 7:00 am

    Everything he says is so melodic I love it

  202. Issac Neutron

    November 29, 2021 at 9:43 am

    I recently found out that Mr. Batiste is my brother-in-law’s cousin, so I did some research on him and I have to say his music is phenomenal… And I’m super jealous he got to perform with Mac Miller (RIP)

  203. Technicolor Peepers

    November 29, 2021 at 12:07 pm

    This was great! Please do more music gadgets with legendary musicians!

  204. Flávio

    November 29, 2021 at 4:05 pm

    He screams too much

  205. Marion July Lopez

    November 30, 2021 at 5:42 am

    This man giving stars like honey

  206. suomi35

    November 30, 2021 at 7:32 am

    Jon always makes me smile

  207. Ricky

    November 30, 2021 at 6:32 pm

    People that have “perfect pitch” are the vegans of the music world. Always telling you about it

  208. Kai S

    December 1, 2021 at 2:08 am

    You can tune a stylaphone. At least my one can

  209. Ratpatooti

    December 1, 2021 at 3:38 pm

    This man is fully alive.

  210. Arina Nuha

    December 1, 2021 at 3:51 pm

    Who put the title card for the stylophone lol

  211. Isaiah Baggett

    December 1, 2021 at 6:09 pm

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

  212. Relanebeis

    December 1, 2021 at 11:44 pm

    I am here for Jon. Hi !

  213. anna.czarniecka

    December 2, 2021 at 1:49 am

    How can you not love John and be in awe of god genius? 🙌🏻😍

  214. Jim Rustler

    December 2, 2021 at 2:25 am

    I’m glad he’s de-zombified and feeling ok.

  215. Santi G

    December 2, 2021 at 2:56 am

    props to scotty pippen

  216. Paul Deemer

    December 2, 2021 at 4:59 am

    Nice “top of my head” reference!

  217. theglasskat

    December 2, 2021 at 5:19 am

    Only reason I’ve heard of this man is cause I’m a huge Nine Inch Nails fan…
    But oh man I love this guy…🤣 I feel like I could hang out with him all day. He seems like that rare kind of artist who could make an album with ANYONE and it’d be amazing

  218. black r o s e

    December 2, 2021 at 4:33 pm

    can twoset react to this please

  219. m g

    December 2, 2021 at 4:53 pm

    the way he talks about music makes so much sense (to me a non musician) great video ♥️

  220. Tom Sobieski

    December 2, 2021 at 9:26 pm

    I would have liked to see links to the products on Amazon so I can purchase them

  221. samuel gebru

    December 3, 2021 at 3:21 am

    As a piano genius like himself his guitar playing level surprised me somehow. It makes me feel good that I play guitar better than him lol

  222. dlanska

    December 3, 2021 at 5:58 am

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

  223. jay phleming

    December 3, 2021 at 7:44 pm

    The maestro has big feet!

  224. OHiOS Outdoors

    December 3, 2021 at 8:23 pm

    I would watch Jon talk about note frequency….

  225. Taylor Step

    December 3, 2021 at 10:19 pm

    Nowadays not all artist are musicians especially mainstream artist so it refreshen to see that Jon is both.

  226. soloseraphim Heartsong

    December 3, 2021 at 10:42 pm

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

  227. Jake

    December 4, 2021 at 12:39 am

    Def get rid of the review part imo. Adds too much time between hearing the music and I don’t see why we’d care?

    Sounded much more harsh than i meant it to be

  228. RAL AMI

    December 4, 2021 at 12:39 am

    Jon is enjoying this too much Jon is too positive… Why are y’all so limiting?

  229. Amy Jane Doe

    December 4, 2021 at 2:22 am

    The joy!!! So good x

  230. Highly420

    December 4, 2021 at 4:22 am

    Who?

  231. Pastel Corn

    December 4, 2021 at 3:08 pm

    did jon age backwards or am i trippinng

  232. Sean Chen

    December 4, 2021 at 6:42 pm

    Cool tunes~

  233. Emily

    December 4, 2021 at 10:40 pm

    👏💯💓

  234. Al J Vásquez

    December 5, 2021 at 3:09 am

    Director: Hey man, i have a suggestion for the video
    Him: Sure, what you want me to do?
    Director: Can you act like we were filming an episode of Fresh Prince?
    Him: OOOOOOOHHH YEEYAH!

  235. Mr. Joshua

    December 5, 2021 at 6:36 am

    Best late night band leader.

  236. G S

    December 5, 2021 at 11:31 am

    SNAP INTO A SLIM JIM! 5 Stars

  237. Cosmic Toilet

    December 5, 2021 at 3:29 pm

    This dude kinda looks like a black Adam Sandler

  238. me Ashley

    December 5, 2021 at 3:58 pm

    He loves everything for what it is, even if it’s a piece if crap!

  239. DanG

    December 5, 2021 at 5:08 pm

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

  240. MidnightLightMusic

    December 5, 2021 at 5:11 pm

    I could watch 500 of these

  241. Finnderlohn

    December 5, 2021 at 5:32 pm

    never knew that he was actually such a funny guy! Love it!

  242. SourGir1986

    December 5, 2021 at 7:45 pm

    I love him so much.

  243. that_G_EvanP

    December 5, 2021 at 8:59 pm

    “This thing barely works. 5 stars!!!”

  244. Senor Studly

    December 5, 2021 at 11:35 pm

    0:41 HEY, wasn’t this exact thing just on the Get Back documentary?

  245. Verb Doing

    December 6, 2021 at 1:17 am

    I love this man

  246. Blake A Galloway

    December 6, 2021 at 1:53 pm

    this guy is fantastic

  247. andy french

    December 6, 2021 at 3:50 pm

    If anyone asks me what a human soul looks like, Imma think of this man smiling while making music.

  248. Captain Jeoy

    December 6, 2021 at 5:08 pm

    Jon is just incredible!

  249. JerryS

    December 6, 2021 at 8:28 pm

    I love the man’s energy!

  250. Takahiko Sugimura

    December 6, 2021 at 11:08 pm

    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

  251. Superglue Hot Wings

    December 7, 2021 at 1:11 am

    I have no clue who this guy is but I want him to be the best man at my wedding. If I ever get married.

  252. Ginger Kitty

    December 7, 2021 at 8:41 am

    Jon Batiste is so relentlessly positive, I’m amazed he didn’t give everything 5 stars.

  253. Joshua St Clair

    December 7, 2021 at 12:13 pm

    The styrophone does have a tuner on the back 💁‍♀️

  254. Vidia Gamara

    December 7, 2021 at 7:55 pm

    Love him 😭

  255. Realities in the Raw

    December 7, 2021 at 8:03 pm

    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.

  256. Jennifer Matsuda

    December 7, 2021 at 9:34 pm

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

  257. Cool Man

    December 7, 2021 at 10:07 pm

    I just subscribed, best decision I ever made in my life

  258. Harrison Martin

    December 7, 2021 at 10:15 pm

    We gotta have this man back for more of these! also – tech support!

  259. Erin Smith

    December 7, 2021 at 10:52 pm

    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.

  260. xmrtuvgs

    December 8, 2021 at 12:00 am

    Just bought a Melodica/mouth organ, for $20 on Amazon. Talk about cheep thrills.
    Been wanting one for a while, but seeing John, having so much fun, put me over the top 🙂
    Happy trails, all….

  261. Samuel Hart

    December 8, 2021 at 1:12 am

    that’s some fire hair right there

  262. Diego Filipe Araujo Alcântara

    December 8, 2021 at 4:36 am

    Please! Call Jacob Collier for Part Two!!!

  263. Steamed Devito

    December 8, 2021 at 5:25 am

    Mike Dawes one of the best acoustic players does ads for tonewoodamps so I don’t doubt it actually works

  264. Matthew Whitaker

    December 8, 2021 at 5:59 am

    Love this video. Great job bro. Love you. ☺️

  265. jimmicake

    December 8, 2021 at 9:30 am

    He must have made a whooooole lot of noise as kid.

  266. Ian Ham

    December 8, 2021 at 10:27 am

    Brother we need to hang!!!

  267. spotteddogmemphis

    December 8, 2021 at 1:15 pm

    Bro, all I could think of was Tom Hanks in Big when I say the foot piano when I saw that, too. Then it’s a half step off, hahaha.

  268. Megan Snow

    December 8, 2021 at 2:13 pm

    His joy is infectious!

  269. Kidd Gamer

    December 8, 2021 at 3:53 pm

    Review summary: “5 stars! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYH”

  270. Huckleberry Hemphill McFly

    December 8, 2021 at 5:22 pm

    Mac Miller feat Jon batiste is pure gold

  271. Ali D

    December 8, 2021 at 7:13 pm

    for some reason they want go make him a celebrity by force.

  272. mcmire

    December 8, 2021 at 10:33 pm

    yo just let the man be a correspondent geesh

  273. jack tringoli

    December 8, 2021 at 11:32 pm

    Crew dude: “you don’t have to hit me that hard”

    Jon: *continues to hit that hard*

    Lmfao 😂 love it!

  274. Jizzle D. FreQ

    December 9, 2021 at 3:45 am

    @1:53 Was that Sonic 2’s Chemical Plant Zone?!

  275. Mpumelelo M

    December 9, 2021 at 4:00 am

    This guy so animated

  276. Julian Hyde

    December 9, 2021 at 6:15 am

    The stylophone actually has a control on the back to tune it. Super easy. Barely an inconvenience.

  277. SkeletalPeon

    December 9, 2021 at 6:17 am

    ok, real talk what shoes is he rocking?

  278. xebio6

    December 9, 2021 at 4:09 pm

    There were 440 comments before mine. Coincidence?

  279. Jake Goldbas

    December 9, 2021 at 6:29 pm

    Jon Batiste is an amazing and inspiring musician

  280. Remy Carreiro

    December 9, 2021 at 8:14 pm

    when you put all your stats in intelligence and charisma and choose the bard class.

  281. pretendingToBe

    December 9, 2021 at 9:13 pm

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

  282. KOSAMA GAMES

    December 9, 2021 at 11:07 pm

    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.

  283. Irridia Skye

    December 10, 2021 at 12:19 am

    Jon can make anything sound great!

  284. jmisc

    December 10, 2021 at 12:50 am

    so he has perfect pitch. I thought so.

  285. Esrom

    December 10, 2021 at 3:18 am

    This man loves life. And i love him for it.

  286. happi

    December 10, 2021 at 4:54 am

    Is this that guy called “the creator”???

  287. Jorge Calderon - Piano Enthusiast

    December 10, 2021 at 8:33 am

    Why would someone give Jon stupid musical toys when there are great hidden musical jewels out there he could be reviewing. Stupid video I hate it.

  288. Uriel 197

    December 10, 2021 at 3:38 pm

    Does anyone know what song he is singing when he is playing the guitar?

  289. TPW

    December 10, 2021 at 4:30 pm

    Why is this guy so happy

  290. Xander Jones

    December 10, 2021 at 5:25 pm

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

  291. Gary Edwards

    December 10, 2021 at 10:28 pm

    This guy really showed us his uncle Tim colors on durring the trump Era colbert show. Before you call me racist, look back and check what he was doing during hack, pandering monolgues. You a real one 😒

  292. Zee Dause

    December 10, 2021 at 10:58 pm

    If you have a working stylophone, make an LCD sound system album. If you have a broken Stylophone, make a Radiohead album. Easy.

  293. Lis.anwell

    December 10, 2021 at 11:54 pm

    I love him😁

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