Jay Alexander: Exactly! He's my cousin and the more I learn about him, the more proud I am to be his family! We have many artists in our big family that I hope to one day meet in person!
Try respect and admiration. Love should be reserved for in-person, real relationships. Say what you mean and mean what you say. Jon Batiste is an incredibly talented artist and inspirational human being. His honest humility and joy seem to be paramount gifts. I endeavor to follow his example and hope you will as well.
Jon Batiste is an exceptional human being. His relationship with his piano makes me feel like I’m watching two best friends laughing, horsing around, crying, or just enjoying the view together. And I feel privileged to be able to witness their love for each other.
The depth of his emotion and artistry often fills me with awe and a sense of wonder. It would take more than a few lifetimes to peel away the last of his beautiful layers.
Jon Batiste's final acceptance speech at the Grammy was so intelligent, heartfelt and articulate. Wow, he won me over and I am a granny from Australia. Kind regards, Miriam 🌼
I know that you meant well but if he were white, would you have mentioned that his speech was " intelligent and articulate "?? It's always funny to Black people when we run across the unintentional racist. We all know them. They don't even know that they're racist but as soon as they open they're mouths, we know they are.
Jon is fast approaching "great soul" category. A great soul is someone who is very close, infused with, the great universal essence of creation. And creation is love, expressed in simplicity.
What a gift to just discover Jon Batiste today! Louis Armstrong made me cry when I was little and he sang this song,; now I’m old and Jon Batiste is making me cry. Two bookends in music history!
Try another song of his, Don't Stop. It's so beautiful too. I saw him perform that song at Andrea Bocelli's concert last week. I am hooked, and listened to all his song. What a beautiful and talented young man!
Please enjoy the treasure that you found. Play Blackbird. You have just had the best February 14th I can imagine in finding Mr. Batiste! You Are Lucky! Share him please. Xx
Lois Armstrong is smiling in heaven. I saw on another video Jon Batiste was giving an honorary Doctorate at the school college he went to. So this is Doctor John Batiste. Or his friends call him Dr. J.
The beauty of his expression bring my tear of happiness. I just knowing him 10 minutes ago, I listened to 3 songs of him. I respect and become his fan. Thx Jon. U fulfill the world with very unique color.
Yes, I teared up as well, moved by the eloquence and beauty of Jon’s voice and piano paired with the joy, delight, playfulness, camaraderie and love evidenced in the young girls in the video. Such a powerful reminder how this world can be.
I see trees so green, red roses too I see them bloom for me and you. And I think to myself what a wonderful world. I see skies so blue and clouds so white. The bright blessed day, the dark sacred night. And I think to myself what a wonderful world. The colors of the rainbow so pretty in the sky Are also on the faces of people going by. I see friends shaking hands saying how do you do. They're really saying I love you. I hear babies crying, I watch them grow. They'll learn much more than I'll ever know. And I think to myself what a wonderful world. Yes I think to myself what a wonderful world Yes I think to myself what a wonderful world.
Jon has more faith in the equality of all living beings than any person I’ve ever heard! Thank you Jon for sharing your talent and humanity with all of us!
The harmony seems to tell a different, contrasting story to the lyrics that really deepens the power and meaning of this for me. And it wouldn't be the same without that repeating note, always there, underneath. Amazing.
Now that I'm hearing this song one more time, I'm feeling this rythm like the clock beat counting seconds. Nobody can stop time, but it's the way how we see life that changes the quality of present moment and memories.
Last year I emailed a recording of John singing "Freedom" to my musician brother. I wanted to share the joy I felt from John's performance. He replied with a "yah he's a great artist." I knew of his greatness long before the masses. I'm not surprised he won the best grammy to be awarded. Yes indeed. You move me John. Best wishes to you and your wife!!!!
From a music theory POV, he constantly blows me away through every performance. He always challenges me on what musical elements can do, and what music can be.
This song has always been one of my favorites, and this interpretation of it is neck and neck with Louis Armstrong's in my book. The mood of the music feels so reflective and contemplative, as if sitting in the center of the universe and taking in the realization of my existence and the existence of all life. What a wonderful world it is
neck and neck? certainly interesting.... and well done with the video but I get goose flesh when Armstrong sings it..... but that's just one opinion. merry Christmas everyone :)
Yes. There's a bittersweet grace... a heartbreaking and tender loveliness that always makes me go still and quiet so as to absorb the song through every pore.
Sebastian Koeck: Exactly! I'm so proud of Jon Batiste and the rest of our talented family members! It's sad that people aren't talking about him! Way to go cousin! You're amazing!
@@saunsiaraybroussard9967 All love, my lovely fan, how are you doing today? Thanks for the loving and support my music God bless you. I'm just here to appreciate you that's all if you ever want to have nice conversation with me message on my personal email johnbatiste45@gmail.com
@@adminjohn7114 Jon ! Why choosing sisters from Church ? This is so awesome and so free... I love it how you bring this paradox where actually there is none... Thank you
You know what you're up against when you tackle this song. So Jon did the best thing, he made it completely his own. Playing in the upper register while softly singing, that was magic, and only a soul that truly understands music could pull it off like he did.
I really love this depiction of nuns, because it's more true to what I remember from my great aunt. She was so open and loving. And though she was too old for basketball, we'd always play board games or she'd tell us stories about her mission trips to South America. She was so happy when my cousins and I started taking Spanish because she spoke it fluently.
Yes. The profundity of Jon Batiste's soul is an idyllic river that flows through his voice; what he puts out into the Universe is a sort of nutriment for our collective humanity. When he sings, I feel my body saturate with light, my mind becomes hushed, and all that is left for me to do is listen with every reverential part of me.
artspiritjoy: Yes when my cousin Jon Batiste sings or plays his piano the whole planet goes quiet! We come from a big, beautiful, loving and talented family! Now I see why my Dad tried to get me to learn how to play the piano when I was little!
This is one of my son’s favorite songs. His lifetime best friend included on a CD he burned for him, and that the family and nurses kept playing as he passed over four days from an always fatal brain cancer. (Almost 16 years ago to the day.)
I love this version of this song... it really touches me! Jon Batiste, I love your songs! I'm grateful that you're on the earth at this time, making songs for us to enjoy! God bless you!
A beautiful video. The piano and the artist are one. Thank you Jon for pairing this classic love song with the love that pours out of these joyful sisters.
Jon, you are so precious! I am sitting here, between a pandemic closing in, and listening to you. For a small while, I forget that there is so much wrong with the world.
That one note reminds me of the most mundane days of life, but the rest of the musical movement reminds me that so much in life is still happening, and that makes life so wonderful~ Thank you Jon Batiste for sharing your talent with the world!
New American brought me here. I'm a healthcare worker and watching the opening scene to the Covid episode and listening to this version of this song made me cry and it was so lethargic it made me feel something so strong inside my soul. It was such a sad yet beautiful moment in having all those memories of early 2020 in the hospital flood back and listening to this beautiful song.
Jon Batiste : ~ ‘What A Wonderful World’ this would be through the diverse harmonious unity of you and me Let go of segregation controlling your life through fears of worry and anxious strife
Oh. My. I have heard Jon's exquisite interpretation of this music before, but the ..."video" implies a separation that Jon's music doesn't allow 💜 The befriending of these lovely women while making sure they have the greatest possible space to express their beauty and humanity is VITAL. I am crying. This is why I think our species has a chance.
You have a Beautiful Soul Jon Batiste....it comes out in your music. Thank you for every note your Hands Set Free to make the world a better place from the effect your music has on all of us❤
Was a little upset your tribute to Mr. Ellis Marsalis, Jr. was cut short. I want to dedicate this song to him. My condolences to Wynton, Branford and the entire Marsalis family. Thank you Jon. I think you've outgrown The Late Night Show. God Bless. ♡♡♡
Had I learned of this young talented a certain old soul before seeing him on Steven Colbert late night perhaps I'd have made it through this pandemic a lot easier. I think Jesus sent him to us to calm us all down. May god bless you and yours. Love trina
Amazing! One of my favorite songs sung so beautifully with the magical piano notes.Extraordinary video from the entrance of St Paul’s Cathedral ti the streets of London seen through the eyes of the four nuns.
You are amazing ♥️♥️♥️ your high notes in the song reminds me of my great Grandma playing for me. Makes chills and smiles and tears. So joyful and beautiful ♥️🥰 god bless✊❣🤗♥️
Only from someone who has found the light in themselves could this song be reimagined so well. I am just realizing that Jon is always seeing light in everyone because he has real access to his own. It is the best music to watch with your kids.
@@adminjohn7114 Anything anyone ever wanted to know about me is here: www.linkedin.com/in/kdrose/ I'm from Virginia, though I lived in CA for 11 years. KD are my initials, Rose is my maternal family name, my married name is on Linked in, but I go by KD Rose anywhere online. I try to spot what I consider brilliance in all fields and all kinds of ways. Have a special love for music, though haven't done that one in awhile. I know you can turn it on, off, sideways, serious, ethereal, and any way you want! Your social music is getting the accolades you deserve. I know there is all kinds of other stuff in there too. 🙂 It all interests me; it's all genius.
You are one of the brightest talents and biggest hearts to emerge in these times. I know that music will continue past my lifetime because of young artists like you.
I had hard times through this pandemic situation. I was searching for the song that could heal my wound for about an year and more. Then I finally found this video. I cried out a lot, thinking about the past. And I told God if how thankful I am to not lose anyone whom I love. Thank you very much!
