“I play out of tune anyways” says one of the best cello players alive

@Frostbitten.

3 жыл бұрын

Literally one of the greatest of all time lmao

@MANTARD

3 жыл бұрын

There's no frets to worry about, so he can adjust easily on the fly.

@joyceyang6976

3 жыл бұрын

So talented and humble! 👍💕

@spider_sf

3 жыл бұрын

Truly a based chad.

@fasuto8656

3 жыл бұрын

@@spider_sf saying "based chad" is pretty cringe, but not with Yo-Yo Ma. He is THE chad

Do y’all realize that we are watching a literal living legend sit down and speak with us as if we’re old friends? That is so incredible. What a time to be alive.

@AC-dz9yq

2 жыл бұрын

@Gustavo Joris lol ok, gustavo 🤏🏻

@OfDaSouth

2 жыл бұрын

@Gustavo Joris in a legendary fashion

@julio.thecrustysock

2 жыл бұрын

Gustavo, you literally reviewed a book on KZread. You aren’t better than Yo-Yo Ma.

@edwinsanchez642

2 жыл бұрын

@@julio.thecrustysock ☠️☠️☠️

@edwinsanchez642

2 жыл бұрын

@@julio.thecrustysock leave it to a white guy with long hair to downplay pure talent, skill, and dedication.

"Why do they always play suite no. 1 in every movie?" Most musicians: "I know right. That piece is so overplayed, there are many other pieces that are better and more impressive" Yo-Yo Ma: "Because that piece is amazing"

@here_be_dragons9184

2 жыл бұрын

Because it's public domain.

@agnidas5816

2 жыл бұрын

well you won't catch cellists saying that ... most of us play it daily

@leiajiang7877

2 жыл бұрын

@@here_be_dragons9184 most classical music are no?

@sexymanicou3403

2 жыл бұрын

@@leiajiang7877 Can a cello be restrung ( inverted tuning- CGDA left to right), as a left handed person wanting to play but the symmetric seem very odd.

@Eliza-yd7fi

Жыл бұрын

ofc it is IT'S BACH FOR FUCK'S SAKE

How can you be the best at playing something and still not have a SINGLE tone of brag in your voice? He's so charming.

@johnmayer6533

Жыл бұрын

Hello how are you doing it’s nice meeting you here

@annette222

Жыл бұрын

​@@johnmayer6533 you're not real Yo-yo Ma

@sacrilegiousboi978

Жыл бұрын

Because to get where he is requires being self critical and willing to reflect on and improve his playing when practicing. People with fragile egos or who think they’re the best tend not to do well at this.

@von0312

Жыл бұрын

a lot of classical musicians are pretty humble and kind people. hilary hahn, ray chen and yoyo ma are only some examples!

@charliepearce1886

Жыл бұрын

@@annette222 now he’s John Mayer 😭

Yo-Yo Ma is like an optimistic grandpa everyone have to have. He really is adorable

@sarikatimmi

3 жыл бұрын

he doesn’t seem that old.

@gyrozeppeli4095

3 жыл бұрын

@@sarikatimmi yes, he doesn’t

@killroy.99

3 жыл бұрын

@@gyrozeppeli4095 asian dont raisin 💯 and his brains too brilliant and active to slow down

@anikabhatnagar4626

3 жыл бұрын

@@sarikatimmi actually he's 65 years old lo

@elmore707

3 жыл бұрын

@@anikabhatnagar4626 and looks it. Don't get me wrong, love this guy. But he is 65 and looks it, and there 8s also nothing wrong with that.

“I play out of tune anyway”😂😂😂

@jennamedlyn

3 жыл бұрын

Now I have an excuse not to play in tune

@hopegold883

3 жыл бұрын

Jenna Medlyn 😂

@zatchbeltguy

3 жыл бұрын

I had a friend who's violin was out of tune during an audition by accident and he actually got the gig because they were impressed that he could still find the right notes

@killroy.99

3 жыл бұрын

@@zatchbeltguy thats rockstar af

@zhousun8626

3 жыл бұрын

@@zatchbeltguy happened to me too

When Yo-Yo Ma won the Birgit Nilsson Prize earlier in 2022, he requested a meetup with ten young promising cello players in Sweden (that’s where the prize was given out) and I was one of them. I got to travel south to Stockholm and talk with Yo-Yo Ma as well as listen to him rehearsing with the Royal Philharmonic orchestra. It was a wonderful experience and he was extremely nice to us and seemed genuinely interested in us as people. I will never forget how amazing he was.

@jasonbendiksen9290

Жыл бұрын

That's so great! I hope you keep playing and can be that same person to other youth in the future.

@Sdority905

Жыл бұрын

That's amazing! Thanks for sharing your story.

@jevinday

Жыл бұрын

That's amazing

@E_FoxSnowspirit

Жыл бұрын

@audralorton8996

Жыл бұрын

Wow, what a stand up person and impactful memory!

My father is a professional Cello maker and the cello warm up sound snapped me right back to my childhood. It was always a joyful sound because it meant he just finished a Cello and we were going out for pizza to celebrate (the only time our very large family went out to eat). P.S. The cello is the most beautiful instrument because it's very close to the human voice.

@peggynunez391

2 жыл бұрын

That is the sweetest story. I bet your father's cellos were amazing.

@radoskan

2 жыл бұрын

A heart-warming story indeed.

@tanman99

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing this precious memory with us.

@TheJstaten1

Жыл бұрын

Your father is an excellent maker!! Quite famous in the community.

@jennyjohnson5428

Жыл бұрын

Your P.S. is what I tell people when they seem to be wondering why they love the sound of the cello so much! The range & timbre are so reminiscent of the human vocal range 💜💙💚

Yo can I hire Yo-Yo Ma as a therapist, this man's words hit different.

@geraldbal7945

3 жыл бұрын

_plays Suite no. 1 during session_

@sydney6405

2 жыл бұрын

@@geraldbal7945 istg he played it so beautifully

@ShonaMcCarthy

2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking... some of what he was saying wasn't just good advice for wannabe cellists. It was good life advice for anyone doing anything I think.

@c9inglul129

2 жыл бұрын

@@ShonaMcCarthy successful people will often have that advice if you're willing to listen

@DaysAreForgottenBaby

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed

To me, Yo-Yo Ma speaks about music in the same way Steve Irwin spoke about animals and Mr. Rogers talked about... everything. He’s a treasure

@miriammoriarty8588

3 жыл бұрын

That love for what they do.

@jamesbailey4304

3 жыл бұрын

Like Adam Savage talks about shop equipment.

@kennedyjojackson1202

3 жыл бұрын

@@jamesbailey4304 the way Bob Ross talks about happy accidents

@beckstheimpatient4135

3 жыл бұрын

That is a very precise description and you're absolutely right!

@justafloatingcoconut1368

3 жыл бұрын

the way Bill Nye talks about planes

you can tell he's a genuine master of his art because he's not afraid of talking about his imperfections. He revels in them. It's brilliant

@yoyoma8797

Жыл бұрын

It's a pleasure to give my best to all my wonderful fans. Thank you very much for your love and support. So tell me dear, how long have you been a fan?

@sylviamaxwell504

6 ай бұрын

​@@yoyoma8797love to hear you speak and play..thank you for sharing your gift so humbly ❤

@elizabethcsicsery-ronay1633

5 ай бұрын

@@sylviamaxwell504 It's not Yo Yo Ma.

What he's trying to say is that Bach's cello suite no. 1 is basically the official cello jingle.

@triethylborane49

2 жыл бұрын

It's not basically the official cello jingle. It _is_ the official cello jingle. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

@jeffjacobson59

Жыл бұрын

It’s the Smoke on the Water for Cello

@wezerd

Жыл бұрын

The Für Elise of the cello world

@nathanielandre2568

Жыл бұрын

"Anyway here's Suite No. 1"

@elizabethcsicsery-ronay1633

2 ай бұрын

OK, just don't call it jingle, pls.

Was genuinely nice to hear him give a positive response to the Suite No. 1 question when so many musicians have disdain for "overexposed" music.

@samdajellybeenie14

3 жыл бұрын

I’m a bass player and we play the 1st suite a lot too. I also feel kind of tired of that piece, but hearing Yo-Yo’s really sincere explanation of it was so inspiring and made me appreciate the piece again.

@jacobtech7

3 жыл бұрын

I am still head over heels for that piece. I don't even mind Canon if I get to listen to the rest of the orchestra

@darkstudios001

3 жыл бұрын

His answer was extremely pretentious

@naiknaik8812

3 жыл бұрын

@David well art is subjective!

@tommatt2901

3 жыл бұрын

@@samdajellybeenie14 when I think of suite No. 1 I think of a wedding, yo gave me a very intresting new perspective on this piece, I completely agree with u

Big ups to this man for carting his cello along to his vax appointment and playing a mini concert for everyone in the place while waiting the obligatory 15 minutes after the shot.

@dani.munoz.a23

3 жыл бұрын

@WIRED fake WIRED. First of all, for other people who see this kind of stuff and don’t want to fall for it, there’s no gray highlight on their name which would indicate it’s the video’s creator commenting. Secondly, if you click on the profile you would see they joined 9 months ago and have no vids or subs. Thirdly, any kind of fishy looking account that has characters in between letters or anything of that fashion should instantly be regarded with suspicion because it is a way around the filters in place.

@blanktester

3 жыл бұрын

@@dani.munoz.a23 all great points. Only thing to add would be to always report spam when you see it.

@rosiemwhit

3 жыл бұрын

too pure

@fimbulvetr721

3 жыл бұрын

Tru the guy with the guitar in my waiting room was amazing, made waiting a lot less boring

@penname8441

3 жыл бұрын

+

I never was interested in the cello or Mr. Ma but I gave this ten seconds and now I love him. He is so very delightful, passionate, engaging, and grounded. I had never heard a musician say that playing is about expressing emotion through music or that it is normal to seek those states of mind and emotion through music. Yo-yo Ma is a treasure.

@deborahchasteen3206

8 ай бұрын

I'd never encountered him either, though his name is so prominent as crossword clues! I will now follow him and catch up. This has been perhaps the best music lesson I've ever experienced. I play guitar, but have never known why they have hardwood backs and spruce tops.

Holy crap what a cool guy... Can anyone else imagine him narrating something along the lines of an historical music documentary about the cello (or any stringed instruments) as well as playing some of the music in said documentary? Mr. Ma I hope you consider this. You could be the David Attenborough of classical stringed instruments.

@blueak3111

2 жыл бұрын

You could be the David Attenborough of classical stringed instruments. --- Yes, yes, yes.

Never heard him speak in 20 years of hearing his name. Dude is pretty cool

@troy5094

3 жыл бұрын

His accent is so good as well

@richardzhuang5958

3 жыл бұрын

@@troy5094 yikes

@richardzhuang5958

3 жыл бұрын

@@troy5094 your accent is pretty good too man

@troy5094

3 жыл бұрын

@@richardzhuang5958 ?

@richardzhuang5958

3 жыл бұрын

@@troy5094 you have a fairly accurate american accent is all I'm saying lol

I love how salty his impression of a showy cellist tuning on stage is. He definitely knows a guy like that.

@momomay1404

3 жыл бұрын

It's actually fairly common for classical string players to do a bit of tuning before they play, you see it all the time or hear it before an orchestra starts performing. However, he confirmed my suspicion that at least 90% of the time it's totally not necessary! Lol, I wished I could show this to my old teacher...

@kemimin4950

3 жыл бұрын

@@momomay1404 i used to be super anxious before concerts, so my teacher told me it's okay to just go over the strings (not tuning, just as a check) to know everything is fine, set the posture and calm down. it really worked :)

@greatvib3s

3 жыл бұрын

@@kemimin4950 that's a pretty useful technique that is perhaps underrated by a lot of players. One of my favorite examples is in this Bruckner 4 recording at 0:50, you can hear the horn player checking that very first horn call opening. Even the pros get nervous- it's part of being human! kzread.info/dash/bejne/mZd2yY-tiNGWltY.html

@Krmpfpks

3 жыл бұрын

@@momomay1404 You do play open strings so you need the strings to be tuned correctly. Usually an orchestra checks the tuning of the different instrument against each other, which is easiest to do on stage an is only a few seconds for an experienced orchestra. There might be a piano on stage that has drifted slightly due to temperature changes and the orchestra has to align perfectly. What he is talking about is solo or smaller group, they usually warm up before coming on stage and should already have tuned everything. But on some occasions they might have been sitting on stage waiting for their turn for some time. Their instruments change tuning with temperature so they might do a quick recheck if they are in tune before they play. Might not be necessary, but feels reassuring nonetheless. Even if it's just a ritual to cope with stage fright, respect the musician. If someone goes out on a stage an plays for you, don't judge the non-important stuff.

@mikhailakippenbrock3833

3 жыл бұрын

He's so right, it's mostly unnecessary. In orchestral playing, the orchestra tunes before the piece starts, and I have for sure had times where my tuning slips while walking onto stage, but honestly, it's so hard to tune accurately when you're being watched anyway lol. I played a whole concert with an out of tune cello because it slipped right in the beginning of the first piece. That's where years of practice pays off and you just adjust your hand position and don't play any open strings so you can play in tune still! Also, there is a way to tune on stage as a soloist. A quick, subtle touch up over each string is one thing, but it KILLS me when people go out there and tune like there's no tomorrow lol. When I practice I tune quietly and adjust everything quickly, there is no reason to tune like you're putting on a show lol!

"The idea of being a musician is that you're there to transcend technique in order to express." So inspiring and liberating. Truly words to keep in your heart when you're practicing and pummeling yourself for not playing "perfectly."

@FancyUnicorn

2 жыл бұрын

I feel that quote applies to all artists. Reminds me of the paintings of Picasso or Pollock.

@batchimegdamdindorj8557

Жыл бұрын

He’s one of a kind but I think you must perfect the technique first before you even try to attempt to go beyond the technique and the flow state

@jsizemo

Жыл бұрын

Within any art, you have to learn the orthodoxy, before you’re allowed to defy it

@gonggonglive

Жыл бұрын

True, we musicians use technique and rules to impress, and then break those to express our own

yoyo ma is so humble, he's a cello legend but he still says that he plays out of tune and can't figure out finger placements

@joelcastro-reyes1667

2 жыл бұрын

Definition of a player who "feels" the music rather than fully understand every note as it's "supposed" to sound

It annoyed me that people are bothered that musicians move when they play. I’m a pianist and I move because I’m feeling the music, sort of like dancing in a way.

@Thndrstrike

3 жыл бұрын

for me, sometimes you really do get lost in the music, like when i'm jamming along to a song on guitar (especially if it's a song i'd previously been struggling to play) it kinda takes over. that can help me hold the rhythm too

@shiaominglee

3 жыл бұрын

sometimes it is needed to keep the time. I guess they wont understand until they play an instrument and with a band/other people

@MichaelJOneill333

3 жыл бұрын

@@Thndrstrike yes exactly!

@TheRandompaint

3 жыл бұрын

@@shiaominglee I don't play an instrument but I have enough appreciation for classical music that I can feel the flow and I try to decipher what the musician is trying to convey. When I see musician swaying to the music I can tell that the artist not only has an appreciation for his craft but also the very essence of the music.

@angelina3087

3 жыл бұрын

I feel like every musician who enjoys what they’re doing moves when they play

I love how Yo-Yo Ma just takes a cello with him everywhere. I've never seen him do an interview without a cello. His instrument really is part of him.

@isaiahd9947

2 жыл бұрын

I'd be more surprised to see an interview of him WITHOUT the cello. I have nothing against him but interviewers only care about yo-yo ma the cellist, not yo-yo ma the personality.

@reidflemingworldstoughestm1394

2 жыл бұрын

He even takes it on Splash Mountain. They cut 8 bucks off the ticket price if he rides the cello instead of their log.

@yumyummarbles

2 жыл бұрын

I think a lot of musically inclined people that is his age carry their instruments everywhere with them just so they can play and enjoy themselves anywhere that they can share their musical talents. My dad (around his age) was a musician in the 70s and 80s and my mom once told us he spent 3 months rent on a guitar and another 3 on the case itself so he could bring it everywhere without it getting damaged.

@profile2047

2 жыл бұрын

If only I could afford the tickets to see him.

@Noise_floorxx

2 жыл бұрын

Duh? Lol

I'm blown away to see one of my heroes being so accessible and warm and friendly. Who noticed the fragments of Elgar's Cello Concerto he used for demonstrating? His performance of Elgar's Cello Concerto is one of my all-time favourite performances. Thrilling video! All the best, Rob in Switzerland

This man is a national treasure. One of my favorite humans on the planet.

@yoyoma8797

Жыл бұрын

It's a pleasure to give my best to all my wonderful fans. Thank you very much for your love and support. So tell me dear, how long have you been a fan?

@mysteriumxarxes3990

Жыл бұрын

I think of him as an international treasure

"For 60 YEARS" and here I thought Yo-Yo Ma was 45 years old. He looks super young for his age.

@Turnpost2552

3 жыл бұрын

yeah he certainly does

@DieAlteistwiederda

3 жыл бұрын

This man looks to be in his mid 50s at most. I can't believe he is over 60.

@captaincrawfish2582

3 жыл бұрын

He started at a negative age. Only explanation possible

@lamblaine9116

3 жыл бұрын

@@captaincrawfish2582 agreed lol

@culture4519

3 жыл бұрын

Clean living it is no secret, don’t drink or smoke, exercise and eat healthy

The main question should've been "Do you practice 40hrs a day?"

@additionalsky

3 жыл бұрын

NEVER SKIP PRACTICE!

@rumblefish9

3 жыл бұрын

Do you Ling Ling 40Hrs!?... oh wait, wrong reference.

@T2uyu

3 жыл бұрын

lingling meme never gets old

@ElBacanDelgado

3 жыл бұрын

He is the one making Ling Ling practice 40 hours a day

@ciello___8307

3 жыл бұрын

apparently he only practices for a short time, but he practices every day

I wish I had a father or a grandfather like this man. Just listening to him talk, let alone play music, makes me feel so safe and relaxed.

@johnmayer6533

2 жыл бұрын

Hello how are you doing it’s nice meeting you here

Yo yo ma was used in one of my fourth grade standardised tests as an English comprehension exercise and I don’t know why but it has always stuck with me and I loved this vid :)

IDK what I thought Yo-Yo Ma would be like, but I was definitely not expecting this chill, kind, and humble human being that appeared in this video.

@mr.windmill4892

3 жыл бұрын

Idk I kinda expected him to be all of those things being a notorious Cello player lol.

@alexlasher2525

3 жыл бұрын

you should check out his tiny desk concert

@HiThereImFootloose

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve met him a bunch of times and he is just this kind and articulate every time I’ve seen him. Hard to find a nicer, more down to earth guy.

@hoofhearted4

3 жыл бұрын

Same haha

@jiranika

3 жыл бұрын

@Maryn Cozart You should watch his Documentary The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble.

This man needs to narrate an audiobook.

@ruru7458

2 жыл бұрын

THIS

@artransformeraqe5692

2 жыл бұрын

@@devonbiere Thou art a hero!!!

@ericolens3

2 жыл бұрын

Or play the back ground music. Im not sure if you've listened to dramatic audio books. Like where they have Background music, multiple voice actors (or at least change their voice), and sound effects.

@deadsetmassascared

2 жыл бұрын

@@devonbiere THANK. YOU.

@zactownsend1099

2 жыл бұрын

Uhhh he did lol. It’s on audible. It’s his life story.

Thank you so much. Loved this I started playing Cello at age 72 during COVID lockdown. I envisage flying through skies and mountains when it sounds good. So beautiful. I love it. Thank you 💕

@warui-michi7295

Жыл бұрын

Your words are also beautiful.

@crypticshadows

Жыл бұрын

wow! How’s it going? You doing suzuki method?

@susanmathew9176

Жыл бұрын

You’re giving me inspiration for learning a new instrument

@user-wh9pk8iw2b

Жыл бұрын

I thought I started late learning cello at age 56, but you are an example that no learning is late as long as there’s a heart for it. 😍

@HopUpOutDaBed

11 ай бұрын

what do you imagine when it sounds bad? A plane crash?

In parallel universe, Yo-Yo Ma was instead born Yo Ma-Ma and became a rapper. He is known for his signature come back about people's mothers during rap battles.

"The idea of being a musician is that you're there to transcend technique in order to express." What a powerful idea.

@advocate1563

3 жыл бұрын

problem is your technique has to be strong enough to allow you to transcend it and thats where the effort goes. Technique sets you free ....

@LeVezz

3 жыл бұрын

I recommend to you Benjamin Zander's masterclasses here on youtube, he has a similar way of thinking. I don't see music like i did because of him.

Bach's Suite No. 1 was my alarm tone for years, and hearing him play it gave me a pang of anxiety.

@Lampey22

3 жыл бұрын

Hahha XD that piece is called “shoulder exercise” among cellists :)

@davidjiao2517

2 жыл бұрын

What a horrible way to ruin a melody

@Spherehead123

2 жыл бұрын

That's why I never use my favorite music as my alarm tone

@tdsims1963

2 жыл бұрын

😂

@KPG113

2 жыл бұрын

Why would you do that to Bach

I don't know why I always had this impression that Yo-Yo Ma was a super unapproachable, stern-faced, serious musician who only appeared on stage to communicate with us virtuosically through music and then vanish into the mist, but man... He is so cool!!!! What an awesome human, and a legendary musician!

@caroline7420

9 ай бұрын

I thought the same thing until I had the incredible experience of seeing him live earlier this year. He was making hearts with his hands when we clapped and he left the stage so quickly after he finished his set. The conductor had to drag him back out so we could clap for him longer. He was so sweet and wore the tshirt for a local charity helping struggling kids pursue music over his dress shirt. It was an amazing experience.

@user-pd7il3xz5j

8 ай бұрын

Judging people frequently can lead us to inaccurate representations.

“It takes you places. Music is a mode of transportation.” Wow what a powerful and true statement.

@larryphotography

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I loved that! So true (I'm a violinist)

There is nothing like listening to people who are absolutely passionate about what they do.

@rushjl92

3 жыл бұрын

I swear

@midnight.ramen.

3 жыл бұрын

Seriously, and especially long time professionals that know such minute details like the thing about air molecules. I could listen to that kind of info all day

When yo-yo ma says “i play out of tune anyway” we are all screwed lol

@ermenegildogutierrezpanter9993

3 жыл бұрын

I think i'll start tuning poorly on purpose for the excuse. This man has advice for everything!

@j.walker6845

3 жыл бұрын

This is like when the swordsman says, 'Oh by the way, I'm not left-handed'

@gaberodriguez7938

3 жыл бұрын

@@j.walker6845 I see what you did there

@Phoneixrising99

3 жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly lol

@matthewmccarthy7842

3 жыл бұрын

When you play with a lot of feeling you end up just making it in tune with the tensions with the fretting hand.

I love how such a talented cellist is still trying to get it right. I think that’s why I love playing music so much. always reaching for new perfection

I love how when he plays 'unmoving' he still is clearly putting emotion and movement behind because it literally isn't possible to do otherwise

The idea that the musician *is* crying out for joy through their performance rather than through a verbal cry is such a shockingly profound observation.

@austinflores7185

3 жыл бұрын

Lmao

@douchopotamus3755

3 жыл бұрын

Is it though?

@bronwyn4553

3 жыл бұрын

I started outright crying when he said that, it resonated so deeply with me and I think that that's an idea I'd like to carry with me

@DefenestrateYourself

Жыл бұрын

@@douchopotamus3755 is it not tho?

@douchopotamus3755

Жыл бұрын

@@DefenestrateYourself no, it's not. It's pretty obvious.

This man literally is the definition of being joyous in what he does. How many people love their craft the way he does? I could listen to him talk about and play the cello for hours!

This artist is a treasure and represents all that is transcendent of the human species. I just learned so much about the cello taught and related by a gentleman in touch with the flow of life and music. Thank you Yo-Yo.

@forsaken841

Жыл бұрын

That’s Mr. Ma to us plebes

@Ed_Okin

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. Humans were created to be unique and to express the greatness of creation. I’d like to see PETA interview a genius cow who plays a musical instrument with such joy and zeal.

Yo-Yo Ma was my dads friend he is such a sweetheart, makes the music shine through the instrument and it gains a whole new meaning Unfortunately my dad passed away but he has said many great things about him.

This man's been playing cello so long that his voice and mannerisms are just cello incarnate.

@noneyabis

2 жыл бұрын

No they're not.

@mootoast8614

2 жыл бұрын

@@noneyabis Yes they are.

Protect this man at all costs! Yo-Yo Ma is an absolute treasure, and just a delightful human being. I'm happy to be alive at the same time as him.

@AnnapurnaMoffatt

3 жыл бұрын

Me, too.

@LuxuFoo

3 жыл бұрын

Same

@taracochran-patrick784

3 жыл бұрын

He is

@roberttranceedm

3 жыл бұрын

That's well said. Very well!

@aarontheperson6867

3 жыл бұрын

Amen

Being a trained singer and a Cellist, I must say that Bach has been my favorite Composer in soooo many ways. One ting I have to say is: Bach is relentless in his music. He pulls every single and last bit you possess out of you and then some. then you listen to what you just done and it seems, that Bach stands there and tells you: so, you tried, but now show me what you really can…… That man has my full admiration….

@markiangooley

2 жыл бұрын

“Bach never spared the performer,” as someone (perhaps the cantata expert Whittaker?) put it.

@dropkickmurphy4114

2 жыл бұрын

That probably explains why Cliff Burton was so obsessed with Bach: they were both complex and deeply intelligent .

Am the only one here that's not into Cellos or playing music, yet is still fascinated just listening to a legend talk about the thing he loves?

@crypticshadows

Жыл бұрын

you should play cellooooooo

I honestly just want to hug him. He seems like such an encouraging and kind person. He has such a sparkle in his eye when talking about music and talking about other people learning. He gives me the nicest dad vibes 🥺😊

@SennaMoon4u

3 жыл бұрын

This is my new comfort video. So relaxing, informative, and passionate.🥰 I love when you can see the sparkle in peoples eyes when they talk about something they deeply love. Yo-yo Ma has got nothin but sparkle!

@ItsWayMoreThanMusic

2 жыл бұрын

He falls in the same ranks as Bob Ross, Mister Rogers, and Rick Steves-aka the epitome of gentle masculinity ☺️

@AK-og6hn

2 жыл бұрын

I'm with you on that. It's the first video with the guy, but it feels like I know him already. My First cello is still on its way to me for New Year's resolution, but I am ready to give it everything I have. The sound and freedom it provides are something I want to explore.

Even when Yo-Yo Ma just casually throws out the Bach just to make an example, it's still one of the best performances recorded!

@varunsathya1912

3 жыл бұрын

@WIRED no one cares

@skippymagrue

3 жыл бұрын

It was the first piece he learned when he was five years old.

@madelinerodriguez8583

3 жыл бұрын

Ugh I just love his Bach so much. Every time he stopped I kept yelling at him to keep going!

@naomiarram5187

3 жыл бұрын

He just casually threw out that he plays out of tune. Wait, what?? This is THE Yo-Yo Ma!!

@f52_yeevy

3 жыл бұрын

​@@naomiarram5187 The position of your left fingers on the strings determines the frequency at which the strings (and the air) vibrates, thus also the note you're playing. On a cello string there is a point for each note it can play, but there's a space in between these points that correspond to notes outside the normal scale we use. Playing out of tune means that your fingers are not very well aligned to the points on the string, meaning that you're playing one of those notes that doesn't fit in the standard musical scale (for example, you could be playing something between an F# and a G). Yo-Yo Ma actually plays beautifully and not a lot out of tune, but he's just referencing in a humble way the fact that's impossible to find the exact spot when playing a piece, not only because of the huge difference a tiny movement of your finger makes, but also because he's simply taken away by the emotion in his music. I don't know whether I was clear or not, but I hope it helps :)

I love this man. Truly transcendent, musically and spiritually. I had the joyous experience of meeting him, the day after 9/11, when he played in Boulder, Colorado. A few of us were treated to his morning rehearsal and then met with him afterwards. A peak experience in my life.

I laughed out loud when he said he plays out of tune anyway. This man plays so beautifully and technically proficiently at the same time and is so humble about his monster skill. One of the best ever at what is absolutely the best instrument.

When he said “For 60 years...” I Googled his age and he is 65 years.Yo-Yo Ma has been playing since he was 5. A Ling Ling indeed. Edit: I got a notification a month after posting this comment and it feels good to find these many TwoSetters.

@Caughtinthedarudesandstorm888

3 жыл бұрын

LING LING FORTY HOURS

@sallykristinevarne

3 жыл бұрын

I knew I was not the only Twosetter in the comments!!

@Sonali-bn8xd

3 жыл бұрын

@@sallykristinevarne Yeah 🙌. Bro, are you Indian?

@sallykristinevarne

3 жыл бұрын

@@Sonali-bn8xd Dude yes! How did you know??

@the_red_piano455

3 жыл бұрын

If you can play it slowly, you can play it quickly

He is probably the closest thing to a real life Iroh we'll ever get.

@kloodledoodle

3 жыл бұрын

Omg yes!!!!

@littlelion8219

3 жыл бұрын

iroh was a war criminal?

@cumbob

3 жыл бұрын

@@littlelion8219 iroh is great in retirement but I'm sure he caused a lot of death. Part of what makes him a great character is how much he changed to redeem himself but I never see that mentioned in internet comments like these

@atzl26

3 жыл бұрын

so true :)))

@monke2229

3 жыл бұрын

@@littlelion8219 hes also fictional

What a nice, unaffected person he is, as well as being a great musician!

@yoyoma8797

Жыл бұрын

It's a pleasure to give my best to all my wonderful fans. Thank you very much for your love and support. So tell me dear, how long have you been a fan?

Just as you begin to doubt the abilities of humanity, you witness someone like Yo-Yo Ma express their ability and it takes your breath away. Masters like this prove humanities beauty.

@Yoyomamusic007

3 күн бұрын

@matty Hello, how are you doing? It is nice meeting you here.

I will never get tired of musicians such as him talking about their craft. The emotions are almost tangible to some extent.

This guy could be a great new host of jeopardy imo. It seems he has the same energy that Alex trebeck did. He also seems to have the same level of intellect while not acting snooty or acting like hes above you or better than you because of his intelligence.

@L3French

3 жыл бұрын

I think he'd kill at it but I'd still rather have him spending his time pumping out more cello perfection.

@Wtahc

3 жыл бұрын

no

@LittleB2007

3 жыл бұрын

Why should one of the very best cellists in history host a stupid game show??

@hiatusfromtheworld

3 жыл бұрын

Wow yes

@seanthompson1337

3 жыл бұрын

@@LittleB2007 maybe at least once. It would be interesting at least.

What an amazing and humble guy he is. I didn't expect this. His love for his craft and down to earth but still positive attitude is breath taking.

*sigh* I adore Yo-Yo Ma... Someone who found exactly what he was meant to do, loves it wholly, and expresses it to others. I could listen to him answer questions about his artwork indefinitely. So amazingly talented. :)

@yoyoma8797

Жыл бұрын

It's a pleasure to give my best to all my wonderful fans. Thank you very much for your love and support. So tell me dear, how long have you been a fan?

I love how he holds his cello like they are beer buddies

@pyotrilyichtchaikovsky3733

3 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure his cello is worth 2,5 million so i get it

@beatm6948

3 жыл бұрын

It's kind of a natural position 😁. It's also a big thing, so wrapping yourself around it does protect it a bit

@poisonmantis4191

2 жыл бұрын

you either hold your cello like a *very* attractive woman or you hold it like your beer buddy and there's no in between.

@painovoimaton

2 жыл бұрын

The instrument should be its player's greatest friend. I love my instruments and hold them like I would a friend. It's just a kind of natural connection that forms as a player advances... Sometimes it's hard to leave an instrument behind when it is time to get a new one!

He’s got mad charisma

Yo-yo comes across as such a warm friendly kind caring person, someone who you could just sit down with and enjoy a drink or a meal with and talk about anything not just music. Yet he is one on the most brilliant and sought after musicians of our time a true legend. But that’s what people of his calibre are like. The truly talented people are humble. They make their instruments do the talking. They don’t need to be boastful and most of the time as in Yoyo’s case they are not like that any way. He’s just such a wonderful brilliant man.

I fell in love with orchestra as a child because of this man. Eventually, I played in one.

Why is nobody talking about his voice! Has anybody notice how he hugs the cello like it's a partner? So sweet and caring!

@HerbaMachina

3 жыл бұрын

As a Cellist myself that's just a natural resting position to hold the Cello so it doesn't fall to the floor.

@eidechsearts

3 жыл бұрын

The way it rests there helps us keep it upright! But I can say we do bond with our instruments just like theyre people!

@onm7864

3 жыл бұрын

His voice reminds me a lot of that of Werner Herzog

@dk418

2 жыл бұрын

His cello is probably more expensive than an Enzo Ferrari. Who wouldn't hug something like that. lol

@manubishe

2 жыл бұрын

Projecting feelings over another's behaviour? Unless you've seen how he hugs his partner, I dare say you make an argument for loving things, and using people.

Why has this national treasure never gotten a children’s television show? He’s like the Levar Burton of music.

@elliel8626

3 жыл бұрын

the first time i saw yo yo ma was when he was in an episode of arthur! i think he was a rabbit

@jamessmith_321

3 жыл бұрын

because he is Asians. Asians have been getting less opportunities since forever

@choiboix

3 жыл бұрын

He has been on Sesame Street and other children shows in the past.

@selalewis9189

3 жыл бұрын

Cuts in PBS funding.

@caswanden454

3 жыл бұрын

@You love KZread too?? Yo-Yo Ma, at least three times a day: wait a minute! what would Leonard Bernstein do?

Yo-Yo Ma is an international treasure. He's a truly amazing human being.

@Yoyomamusic007

4 ай бұрын

@pamela Hello, how are you doing? It is nice meeting you here.

Not even a minute in and he's giving me goosebumps. Such an amazing player / person!

@yoyoma8797

Жыл бұрын

It's a pleasure to give my best to all my wonderful fans. Thank you very much for your love and support. So tell me dear, how long have you been a fan?

That one person who said other musicians don't move obviously hasn't watched a lot of musicians. Violinists and pianists are all over the place.

@CLSGL

2 жыл бұрын

Seriously! I kept thinking about drummers, bassists, guitarists, but it works just the same with violinists and pianists. If you feel the music, you move around.

@longnamenocansayy

2 жыл бұрын

those opera singers really come loose too.

@cerenademe9433

2 жыл бұрын

How does one play music and NOT move? Who wants to see that? lol

@amundbjerve

2 жыл бұрын

That's individual. Vladimir Horowitz seemed almost immobile and had the same facial expression most of the time.

@joannewakeland4447

2 жыл бұрын

Heifetz was an exception. He stood very still.

My mother took me to see Yo-Yo play in the mid 1990’s at a free concert in the DC area, I was near the front row and looked down at my holographic Golbat Pokémon card the whole time. So embarrassing.

@rasm0225

2 жыл бұрын

Crobat and I’d understand, but yeah, that’s embarrassing.

@thombran

2 жыл бұрын

It could probably buy that entire Stadium what with today's prices

@paulazemeckis7835

2 жыл бұрын

Too young to have appreciation! She should have had a sitter for you and just go by herself. I see events by myself sometimes because i dont know people who are sophisticated enough for the event. Just a fact of life.

@pipapo3424

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulazemeckis7835 Humblebrag

@leoslego5965

2 жыл бұрын

Oh no....

Cello is my favorite instrument. It has been since I first went to see a symphony and the cellos tuned at the same time. That sound warmed my whole chest, it made me cry, it transformed me.... then I became a guitar player

His answers are so poetic and simple. What a delightful human being - and a legendary talent.

He's talking about how expensive Cellos can be... He's playing a Montagnana cello, worth ~$2.5 Million.

@viverra

3 жыл бұрын

He also has one made by Peter and Wendy Moes, modern makers, which is the one he played at Obama's inauguration. That was a good news/bad news situation - Good, in that he was playing their instrument; bad because the REASON he was playing it was that the weather was freezing cold and he didn't want to subject either the Montagnana or his Strad (the Davidov) to the cold.

@dlstc

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for informing me to the maker.

@maddyhommel7521

3 жыл бұрын

his cello is named "Petunia" :)

@rw218

3 жыл бұрын

@@viverra I would be incredibly proud of making an instrument good enough to be his beater cello. Especially when compared to the instruments he normally plays.

@lanietzky

3 жыл бұрын

How can someone be comfortable enough to carry something that expensive around?!

I really don't understand the dislikes in this video. He was extremely personable, tried hard to explain things, and was never condescending. Love his personality and his music

@TheJcfclark

3 жыл бұрын

The dislikers failed at mastering the cello -- at a very young age.

@strawberryteapot7442

3 жыл бұрын

hella unskippable ads, but i didn't dislike tho

@alyssaurus17

3 жыл бұрын

@@strawberryteapot7442 that's a KZread issue. Just get an ad blocker.

@ralphalcala7219

2 жыл бұрын

Speaking as a luthier who actually makes basses and cellos, his knowledge on making cellos has major gaps. He’s an amazing cellist and I love his music but what he said about how cellos are made is completely wrong

@JA-gp7ce

2 жыл бұрын

@@ralphalcala7219 in what ways? I’m curious

This is the first interview I've ever watched of Yo-yo Ma and his personality and passion is just as warm as the way he plays his cello There's one particular album of he did of Bach's suites that I had on my iPod growing up and it's honestly so important to me, it got me through some really difficult times in high school and I'm just so grateful to him 💛

I have been playing cello for about a decade now and yo yo ma has always been an idol. How have I NEVER seen this before??

Cellos are the only instruments you get to hug while you play. I always imagine the sound reverberates throughout your body as you play. 😊😊

@pressyboy

2 жыл бұрын

It does and it feels wonderful. Everyone should play the cello

@TheBereangirl

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! This comment...yes, you are absolutely right!

@joshgoesbananas1

2 жыл бұрын

Hey don’t forget about BASS

@ThaineFurrows

2 жыл бұрын

Was just about to say. I hug my double bass often and regularly.

@livioribeiro

2 жыл бұрын

With classical guitar you get to hug your instrument while it sits on your lap

Them: "Why do they play Cello Suite No. 1 every time?" Yo Yo Ma: "It represents the infinitude of everything we have IN THE WORLD." Me: Wow.

@berulan8463

3 жыл бұрын

Also, first tune played in this video....

@DanaCat24

3 жыл бұрын

Same

his office is what i imagined his house would look like

Thank you for this lovely session, Yo-Yo! Your music fills me with joy, and your insightful answers do also! Beginning to learn the cello when I was about 47 was a very late start, but I’m so glad I did. I will never be a wonderful cellist, like you, but I love playing it and have a small string group with friends.

@Yoyomamusic007

4 ай бұрын

@mary Hello, how are you doing? It is nice meeting you here.

"Guess what? They can tune offstage" -- The shaaaade of it aaaaall!! What sass!! 😻

I've never clicked so fast and liked so instinctively.... Yo-Yo Ma is a treasure on so many levels. They say never meet your heroes... ngl I was terrified to meet him when I was 16, and over 16 years later... the man stays just as genuine, passionate, informative, and insightful.

@kluvcomicz

3 жыл бұрын

I agree with you about clicking so fast and instinctively ... I also met him when I was ~13.. Definitely one of the most humble, genuine, and kind musicians whose presence radiates so much energy and passion for music...!

Oh my word, I’m speechless, just speechless…! This is the only twelve minutes a musician could ever need on the internet…! ❤ What a gift…! ❤️

@yoyoma8797

Жыл бұрын

It's a pleasure to give my best to all my wonderful fans. Thank you very much for your love and support. So tell me dear, how long have you been a fan?

Im in love with this man ,with all due respect, I am a violinist and cant get enough of his knowledge and his bubbly personality, thanks for existing!

i feel like yo-yo ma is the tony hawk of the musical world. i've known his name since i was 6 but i didnt know him till he said "hello im yoyo ma"

Auto-generated-subtitles: "Between you and me you know that JELLO is the best instrument"

@Nana-wi4gi

3 жыл бұрын

It's actually mayonnaise

@alma3884052

3 жыл бұрын

@@Nana-wi4gi Strong case to be made for horse radish

@TaraRoseCardinal

3 жыл бұрын

@@Nana-wi4gi 😂😂😂

@TaraRoseCardinal

3 жыл бұрын

@@alma3884052 😂😂😂

@cockmaster314

3 жыл бұрын

@@TaraRoseCardinal 😂😂😂

Wow, his enthusiasm is so moving, his approachability so welcoming and refreshing. So thankful for this video.

@yoyoma8797

Жыл бұрын

It's a pleasure to give my best to all my wonderful fans. Thank you very much for your love and support. So tell me dear, how long have you been a fan?

@aaronconnolly3060

Жыл бұрын

@@yoyoma8797 I had heard of you before, but I became a fan with this video! I’ve been shuffling through your songs since then! ❤️❤️

When you hear this level of enthusiasm in someone's voice, whatever they are talking about, you will be drawn to it without a doubt.

@TheDGomezzi

3 жыл бұрын

“You are only interesting as far as you are interested.”

There is no way that this man is 65 years old! I refuse to believe it! Yo-Yo Ma's skin and smile are gleaming out here!

@farhannavas2690

3 жыл бұрын

he looks fking old.. dude

@ajlove_34

3 жыл бұрын

@@farhannavas2690 not to me, hence the point of my comment. I don't know what old looks like to you, but he's not it.

@marshalravello

3 жыл бұрын

@@ajlove_34 well said mate

@elizabethmayberry3414

3 жыл бұрын

He looks mid 40’s at most to me.

@laraking804

3 жыл бұрын

65 is not THAT old.

True masters like this always exude humility and gratefulness for their role in something infinitely larger than themselves. So refreshing and encouraging.

It’s so refreshing to see a cellist actually love their playing their instrument. They always seem so static on stage; unlike violinist who are extremely animated and dramatic!

@h0lysm0k3z

Жыл бұрын

I’m gonna be honest, as a cellist, I find that when other cellists are on stage with me, they are almost *uncomfortably* animated. Violinists are also very dramatic, but they feel more focused and very lively, in comparison to the emotional and somewhat transcendent state of the cellists.

not just a master but a grandmaster. he even knows the science, the engineering, philosophy, advice, etc... very knowledgeable and i learnt a lot. i dont play cello but i can relate cos i play guitar haha.

He’s the reason I ever even considered playing an instrument. Age 8 I started cello, now age 24 I can’t imagine my life without being able to play music. And I have my parents and Yo-Yo Ma to thank for that 💙

@kirstencorby8465

3 жыл бұрын

I tried a few different instruments but none of them stuck. I just don't have the music in me.

@tayloriousmaximus

3 жыл бұрын

@@kirstencorby8465 Or you've just not found the one for you. Find something that helps you to put yourself into the music

@MsContralto

3 жыл бұрын

@@kirstencorby8465 Same! Zero talent on music I guess.

My very first symphonic concert experience was Yo Yo Ma. My next door neighbors took me to see him when I was maybe 11, and he was about 17. They said he would be a legend. They were right. Never forgot that concert. Such a beautiful instrument, and he is the king and the best ambassador for it. My personal favorite album of his is the collaboration between he and Bobby McFerrin. Legendary, both of them!

@Yoyomamusic007

3 күн бұрын

Hello, how are you doing? It is nice meeting you here.

I just want to thank Brother Yo Yo Ma for posting this video. I could not sleep tonight and just...seeing this...hearing his answers to questions and...seeing his facial expressions and...hearing him play throughout the video it just...made me smile and filled me with peace of mind Thank you Brother Yo Yo Ma, now I can sleep peacefully. You are truly an inspiration for me!

SCREAMS “YO-YO MA NEEDS A KZread CHANNEL” Wired needs to get the word to him 😌

@GnomaticReverie

3 жыл бұрын

He does.

@serenalizinnqui8474

3 жыл бұрын

He has a KZread channel.

Arthur: "We already got a musician, it's Francine's uncle." DW: "Well it's too late. Yo Mama says he's coming." Grandma Thora: "Yo-Yo Ma, dear." Arthur: "See?! She doesn't even know his name!"

@micahphilson

2 жыл бұрын

It always astounded me, even as a kid, how they got people like Art Garfunkel and Yo Mama to just make cameos on that show!

I would love to be in the same room with Yo Yo Ma as he instructs, explains, plays, and even goofs off as long as it’s with his cello!

@yoyoma8797

Жыл бұрын

It's a pleasure to give my best to all my wonderful fans. Thank you very much for your love and support. So tell me dear, how long have you been a fan?

I love in his example of “when you play a note and stay still” he still couldn’t keep his body still. Love this man love this musician.

@ericolens3

2 жыл бұрын

YoYo Ma: Here's how you stay still. His Body: (continues to move with the music)

@Tore_Lund

2 жыл бұрын

@@ericolens3 He is the king of expression. He was only rivalled by Stejphan Hauser in obscene celloing when he was younger.

Thank god for that Arthur episode, turning so many of us into Yo-Yo Ma fans all those years ago.

@tylerblack5838

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for confirming I didn't make this up in my head lol

@averosmonopolis

3 жыл бұрын

yes! this is literally the best comment!

@muriaal

3 жыл бұрын

I didn't even realize he's a real person and an actual cellist until I Googled him years later

@IronMaiden1164

3 жыл бұрын

That is the primary source of how I know him

@DavidPerez-ex3jn

3 жыл бұрын

YES! Thank you for the great flashback