From heavy metal to Classic to Jazz - this kid has it all. I went to her 15th birthday bash at the Bourbon Room in Hollywood and it was just an incredible experience. Even got my photo with her :-).
Thanks for blowing up this really special musician and all the good she’s doing in the world! Love all these young kids playing real music on real instruments! 🎸
I honestly didn't think I would want to watch a 31 minute video on this incredible drummer. But I enjoyed every minute because of how brilliantly you summarized everything!
I don't usually comment, but I have been following Yoyoka, and you, Wave, for a couple of years. ( I should call myself "Lurker"!) I am moved to comment this time because you have outdone yourself Wave. I am a rabid fan, a silent part of the "Yoyoka Army", and you have masterfully captured the essence of her career. I expect I will be watching it over and over! Thank you a thousand times for the number of times I expect I will be watching this in the future!
@@Glen.Black. Thank you Glen for your contribution to this epic overview of Yoyoka's talent. She helped me get thru the dark covid times with daily injections of joy. Strangely, I spent the classic rock years paying attention to the lead guitar - no interest in drums - I guess I am a convert now...
@@billsherwood9220 You're welcome. I laid the groundwork, but Wave did all the hard work and extremely thorough research. Glad she has helped you. I never listened to bands, or musicians at all on YT until I came across her video, now I basically watch exclusively Japanese Female Bands and Musicians. I've watched ALL of her videos and have found some really obscure videos of her as well. Thanks for sharing your story!
Thank you for this in-depth introduction to this incredible musician. She is an amazing inspiration to us all. I wish her continued success and happiness and many years of bringing joy and musical fulfillment to all of us.
An excellent commentary, especially when you put a timeline onto her achievements. This gives us a greater understanding and perspective of her career; there are so many videos of her there but this one puts them all together.
I hadn’t seen a video of her for a few months , then this week I saw her cover of , This is hip by tower of power ,, it’s not just technical ability , it’s the deepest pocket which cannot be taught , it’s not just clickbait this kid is capable of going to the top of her profession,
Yoyoka is currently my favorite musician in the world. How she doesn't have millions of subscribers is baffling to me. What a great and informative tribute to her career in progress. Seeing the tiny tot version of this drumming powerhouse brought tears to my eyes. I know that she'll go on to do greater and greater things but already miss that little tyke as we first met her. Long may she run. Thanks, Wave!
When adults think a kid is "pretty good" at something, they will exaggerate a little bit to make them feel better. She isn't getting accolades because of those reasons. This girl is mind blowingly talented. She is really THAT good. I'd love to see her do something off Tool's Fear Inoculum. If she can keep pace with Danny Carey, that'd really say something.
This particularly interests me as I was very early ground floor rock music in Japan. I was in the Navy in Japan in the very early nineteen sixties. I am a drummer still rocking pushing 80 yrs old. We formed a rock band and were very much in demand where ever we went. Rock music in Japan was very rare back then. We played in many clubs, resorts, etc. We had a blast. Loved the Japanese people and culture. What a great documentary. Amazing drummer and amazing documentation. Thanks. Japan and music definitely go together. Great musicians of all genres .
Her talent seemed to explode after the Purdie Shuffle Toto cover. Most drummers I know mention how difficult that song is due to the complexity and dexterity required with every limb playing virtually a different rhythm pattern. But it's not just her ability to play complex patterns that's impressive, it's her maturity in playing what is right for the song not just every fill she knows. She is truly a one-in-a-million talent. Well done Wave, as always.
I like how you can hear how each of the skills she picks up from each iconic drummer are seamlessly and appropriately incorporated into her subsequent work. She's like Peter in Heroes. Sees someone's superpower once and she's already got it.
I just found Yoyoka's videos a couple days ago and was so blown away. I've been watching and wondering so much about her so I appreciate this great video. 👍
It's not only Yoyoka, but it's very heartwarming to see so many very young musicians displaying such a skill and taste in good music. It gives hope that we can quickly overcome the current generation who's only skill is tiktok and instagram
When I asked Wave if he would do this, even though it's not really an option on his website, I knew he would jump at it and he did! We ALL love YOYOKA so much! He did such an awesome job!
This is such a great documentary. So much accomplished in her lifetime, and it's just the beginning! Thank you again, for putting this all together! Wave, Glen Black, and especially Rosie...such a wonderful supportive wife! You guys are the greatest!!!
Thanks so much for my little part in this. It really is though! WAVE really undersells himself on his talents. This was as good as any televised Documentary Channel Special! I hope YOYOKA and the Soma Family treasure this for many years!
Very well done summary of this amazing young talent! I just found out about Yoyoka a few days ago when I saw her in a video with Ellen Alaverdyan playing the Ocean by Led Zepplin. I was blown away by her skills. Now I've got a lot of catching up to do . Going to checkout Yoyoka's channel.
She’s Amazing 😻 we all were blown away watching her do Good Times Bad Times.. it was clear from the start that she surpassed the ability of drummers 3X her age Truly a Prodigy
I discovered Yoyoka 2 years ago, and as someone who struggles with depression, watching her play, grow and develop has been like a health tonic for me. I’ve learned so much about music and drumming by watching her. I’m a grateful and dedicated fan.
This is the best introductory video I've ever seen on youtube. I'm very happy because it's a wonderful yoyoka introductory video made by my respected Mr. Potter. This is really a great piece of permanent preservation. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
I'm glad I finally found this - thanks Potter, well done. As a former musician, what strikes me is the pure joy she experiences when in the flow of creating music with others - the heart and soul of a true musician. I can't help but grin when I think of Yoyoka playing. (And she's truly playing... not performing. She wouldn't know how to perform.)
A excellent Pro Kid Percussionist to entertain us all in Honolulu,Hawaii,the Land of Aloha,50th State A.S.A.P. We have a Outdoor Venue places in Waikik,The Shelli and the University and Blaisdell Arena and Concert Hall. Note: I got my first kit at age #12.,and started on Led tunes,too.
Yoyoka has the full and unending support and encouragement of her mother and father ( and even her little brother). Yes: she is amazing and talented! Very nice documentary! She is totally off the chart! If you dont already, watch her! Love you Yoyoka!
... no, thank YOU, Wave. This is brilliant and for me much awaited. I have craved to learn more about Yoyo-san and her extraordinary family. After all when you experience genius it opens your mind to all kinds of possibilities. The first Yoyoka video I watched (about 4-5 years ago) I went in search of because I had found the and watched the DJ+Robert Plant video... which without reservation - blew my tiny mind. I was hook, right then and there. Sitting there in my mundane life it was crystal clear to me - this kid is special. And the thing that nailed it for me was that she was having such a good time. I was like ...wOAH! look out this one is going to leave a mark. And yeah ... watching her broaden her skills and seeing the person she was becoming, was a tremendous privilege. Thank you so much for this Wave Potter. You put a smile on my face a mile wide, just like Yoyo-san does. And that is a good thing.
Shared the video ... Hope that a lot of parents are going to be inspired to put their kids into music... Thanks for this amazing job. And the Artist with a giant A, Yoyoka thanks for bringing me so much Joy and Life.
I see a Yoyoka video, it immediately gets clicked for viewing. I see a Wave video, it goes very high on my watch immediately list. Now I see a Wave-produced documentary about Yoyoka, what am I suppose to do? 😅 Jokes aside, this is an excellent documentary on the first 12 years of Yoyoka. It would be an absolute waste and travesty if it does not reach like every corner of the world of TH-cam. I'd be sending this to my friends, but that sounds like such a limited idea. If everyone would kindly forward this as much as possible and try to turn it viral, it might have a shot. Any other ideas are also welcome. Let's move this documentary forward people, pretty please with sugar on top!
Hello Wave (and Glen). That was a truly excellent and heartfelt Yoyokamentary. I wish I had the financial ability to support more musicians but I focus all my available $ on Yoyoka now. You allude to Yoyoka's charm beyond her musical prowess, However, if you ever amend this video, many of us fans realize that she kept us sane over the last couple of years. She has been the most influential person in my own mental health struggles and as I have stated before, inspired me to take up the drums. There is not a day now that passes where I don't listen to several Yoyoka tunes. I thought I had scoured the entire Internet for all Yoyoka content, but you have some real gems in your video! Thank you and Glen for a fantastic effort!
Hey Rob, focusing all avail $$ on YOYOKA makes you a great person in my book! It's kind of like saying "if someone likes animals they can't be all bad." I hope that came across in a positive way! Not comparing you to others that YOYOKA has helped, but you made a great point. I've even seen a few comments of people saying they were almost suicidal until they came across this little wonder. She may not cure everyone, but she definitely cures some, and helps a whole lot of others out beyond belief. And for those that don't need any help. she puts a big ass smile on their face! We all need the type of help this little lady provides to the world! We need to give her a Nobel Peace Prize. She crosses all barriers. Glad she inspired you to take up drums as well. She has been know to have the opposite effect on some, as in, "I've been playing drums for 30 years, why do I even play when a 12 y.o. blows me away like nobody's business!" LOL And you are welcome (for my little part) in WAVE's awesome production. He's the best!
Thanks for this. I also found my perceptions of her changed when I heard her play Rosanna. That wasn’t ordinary drumming and it wasn’t deliberately flashy, just difficult, complex, and extremely precise. She was already astounding but that’s when I realized I wasn’t listening to a kid here. This wasn’t prodigy drumming, it was adult drumming.
I noticed the same thing when she was 7 and played Char's "Smoky". To me, it almost looked like the day she became a seasoned pro! And then when she did Rosanna, she was just taking it to the next level of professionalism.
Great video about a terrific young drummer and who seems to be an even better person. To this day, no matter how excellent her new videos are, my favorite video of Yoyoka her cover of Rock This Town by the Stray Cats.
I am so pleased that Yoyo has emerged as the Mozart of Music in her own right. I am further pleased that she seems to be going in a positive MUSICAL trajectory. The music world is full of mishandled musical protege s...only to fall by the wayside. Lost in the plethora of money...and mismanagement. She seems to have found her UNIVERSAL...INTERPLANETARY GROOVE. To infinity and beyond!!!!
I usually don't like to watch TH-cam videos more than a few minutes long because they often feel bloated. But this may have been the best TH-cam documentary I have ever seen!
Yoyoka's parents are a key to her success! I call Yoyoka the "human metronome": her timing is perfect. She is in the US now: we are so lucky to have her! All the best Yoyoka!
A very big thank you Wave, for this excellent documentary you are really a very special person and I love your work. Thank you, thank you and thank you again.
Wow..what a fantastic tribute documentary. I'm a fan of Yoyoka as well as you, Wave. Thank you Wave, Glen and Rosie for putting this all together. Greetings from Indonesia. ❤️
We (mostly Wave) have been working on this for months. Just glad everyone seems to love it. It's got to make Aki (Dad) and Rie (Mom), so proud! Even little brother Shido should be proud of his big sister. YOYOKA is probably too modest to realize what has just happened here (based on all the hard work she has put in for 10 years)!
Exactly. The YOYOKA, BANDMAID, and other communities are why Wave is even able to produce something this awesome! We all need to do whatever we can to propel YOYOKA to the top. She's already there, it's just that not enough people know it yet. It's our job to change that!
@@Glen.Black. I have noticed how others with much less talent are promoted because they lend themselves to being used as political pawns. I think the term "sellout" refers to this. I do not see this as a route that Yoyoka or the Soma's would take to advance their musical careers. If they stay the course, I think many great new original songs will be the result, as opposed to Nickelback 2.0.
It's rare that a musician will bring tears to my eyes, not just because of the power and beauty of a performance, but because of who they are. Yoyoka has had that effect on me MORE than once. Yoyoka is not only incredibly talented - especially for her age - but she is sweet, generous, charming, funny, brave, and inspiring, and so is deserving of this wonderful tribute. (Excellent work on this documentary, Wave and Glen!) Something tells me this won't be the LAST documentary on the amazing life and skills of of the great Yoyoka Soma.
Excellent video! Yoyoka is currently my favorite drummer. You are very talented as well Wave! This was very cool to see her accomplishments so far. Thanks for the time and effort you put into this documentary. Well done!
What a fantastic piece of work you guys put together there man. Absolutely love it. She is a special human being. This planet needs more of them. And yes. 'Sparkling' is really something special.
Beautiful job you did Wave. I especially liked the parts where it was obvious you were speaking from your heart based on your knowledge of Yoyoka and her music then later on having interacted with her and her family. It seemed at least half the video was in that emotional grateful style of yours which was very moving to hear and watch. Glenn Black thanks for getting the 10 pages of notes to Wave to get this fantastic tribute documentary rolling. And Wave is right , you guys do extremely well together in your symbiotic Half Brain modes. This effort was amazing from start to finish and an absolute joy to watch and take in. Beautiful👍👍👍👍🌄
Glad you loved it! Wave offered me half off as an avid $$ supporter of his channel, but I insisted on paying full price. I will follow up by paying double, he worked SO HARD ON THIS, he deserves it. Like you said, it was a labor of love (for both of us)! It took me a couple of afternoons to put together the notes (ideas). I gave him full free reign because I knew he could honor her in the manner she deserves! When I contacted him with the initial idea, I knew he couldn't refuse. YOYOKA has a permanent place in his heart. That place would have been there even if he didn't get to meet her! He's just a nice, sincere guy! Hard to find!
Great doco dude. I just love this amazing young musician. She has that special something - that musicality and feel that cannot be taught, plus the amazing skills she has developed through her immense body of work. Her latest instrumental composition Sparkling? is nothing short of amazing. When she does a Led Zep cover or any other band’s cover she totally breathes the character of the music and drummer - it is astonishing. I’ve been a fan for years and will be a lifelong fan.
I've been a musician and have worked in music most of my adult life and have seen many young talents that were breathtaking...I have to say Yoyoka is equal or beyond anyone I've ever come across as an emerging musician. Her musical expression, technique, and versatility is insane at her age. She owns what she does as it's innate and not purely a learned skill. She has to be one of the greatest young musical prodigies in the world today.
What can one say, Wave and Glen, for framing that portrait of technique and feel in such a wonderful video. It was packed full of Yoyoka history - all 12 years of it - as well as it being super entertaining. It was amazing to see two worlds collide when Yoyoka had the opportunity to visit you and you both got to play together. Two keepers of the sticks of difference cultures, ages and genders, and opposite ends of the world, sharing the same passion and creating a beautiful session. Thanks. It was a pleasure to watch.
I came across this amazing and lovely young lady during lockdown and her drumming and wonderful smiles helped the days pass better. Can't wait to see where life takes her. Please come to the UK and tour soon. (Manchester please)
I've followed Yoyoka since the Good Times Bad Times video a few years back. As a drummer this kid is off the chart. Watching some of her recent covers you're left thinking "no 13 year old should be able to do this". All I can say is she better start rehearsing her drummers hall of fame acceptance speech. If there is such a thing as a drummers hall of fame she's a shoe-in. The kid is good. Seriously good!
Thanks to wave and glen for taking the considerable time to make this feature length video. I think I ended up here after seeing some numerous classic old hard rock. IT said 12th birthday session of what looks like seasoned sessions players. THanks I have a feeling I"ll be spending many hours at your web site here lookin for some quality music acts to follow, cheers
Great job Wave and Glen! I meant to just watch a little of this, but ended up watching the whole thing because it was fascinating, well organized and well delivered. I am sure if I was a drummer, this would have been even more interesting.
Greetings from a fellow cheesehead🧀! Outstanding video. The care and dedication you put into this effort is abundantly clear throughout. Thank you so much and keep on keepin on my friend!
I'm hurt. I, myself am hurt. Why? Because I wish I knew how to speak Japanese. I would LOVE to meet Yoyoka and truly communicate with her personally. She plays as well as some of the world's best drummers, and makes it look SO easy.
Wow, that was a great video. I've been watching Yoyoka's videos for the last 6 or 7 years and I'm a huge fan of hers. This video showed me a lot more of her that I didn't know. Thanks for making such a nice video of Yoyoka. Yoyoka is a superstar in the making and I'll be following her for the years to come.
Wow, Wave. This is an incredible tribute to an absolutely wonderful and talented soul. And I agree with you. She inspires me to want to be a better musician, too.
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Her skills are unrealistic but her smile at the end of each videos are adorable. Even when she was a little tot. She's the best
You nailed this video when you said “she’s one of the greatest drummers of all time “
No
are you serious dude? ahhahahahahah
Pure Prodigy! I can't believe this kid's talent. I'm 65 years old with a 12 year old hero.
From heavy metal to Classic to Jazz - this kid has it all. I went to her 15th birthday bash at the Bourbon Room in Hollywood and it was just an incredible experience. Even got my photo with her :-).
A remarkable story that made me cry tears of joy.
Thanks for blowing up this really special musician and all the good she’s doing in the world!
Love all these young kids playing real music on real instruments! 🎸
Thanks for letting us see her play.
I honestly didn't think I would want to watch a 31 minute video on this incredible drummer. But I enjoyed every minute because of how brilliantly you summarized everything!
Love to see kids like yoyoka, it give me hope for humans, productive, talented, kid. Wish their were more kids like her in united states. 😊
I dont care how old, i dont care what gender . Thats one of the best drummers in tbe world
I don't usually comment, but I have been following Yoyoka, and you, Wave, for a couple of years. ( I should call myself "Lurker"!) I am moved to comment this time because you have outdone yourself Wave. I am a rabid fan, a silent part of the "Yoyoka Army", and you have masterfully captured the essence of her career. I expect I will be watching it over and over! Thank you a thousand times for the number of times I expect I will be watching this in the future!
It means a lot that you took the time to comment! I’m glad you appreciated it. Thank you Bill!
Glad you commented! This just shows what an impact she has on people! She brings tears (of joy) to my eyes almost everyday.
@@Glen.Black. Thank you Glen for your contribution to this epic overview of Yoyoka's talent. She helped me get thru the dark covid times with daily injections of joy. Strangely, I spent the classic rock years paying attention to the lead guitar - no interest in drums - I guess I am a convert now...
@@billsherwood9220 You're welcome. I laid the groundwork, but Wave did all the hard work and extremely thorough research. Glad she has helped you. I never listened to bands, or musicians at all on YT until I came across her video, now I basically watch exclusively Japanese Female Bands and Musicians. I've watched ALL of her videos and have found some really obscure videos of her as well. Thanks for sharing your story!
Beyond Virtuoso! Virtuoso, is tooo..
complicated a word - for describing
the ease with which Yoyoka plays. :-)
Thank you for this in-depth introduction to this incredible musician. She is an amazing inspiration to us all. I wish her continued success and happiness and many years of bringing joy and musical fulfillment to all of us.
Beautiful, wonderful, fantastic, documentary. Thank you.
Thank you for the kind words!
This will go down as THE official unofficial biography of Yoyoka's early career. Well done, @Wave!
Amen! Could not agree more! Awesome!
Well, by Yoyoka approving it, it is now the first official biography! ...and that makes me happy!
She is my hero!!!
nice .... im in wisconsin as well ... shes amazing
Incredible job, fantastic video.
An excellent commentary, especially when you put a timeline onto her achievements. This gives us a greater understanding and perspective of her career; there are so many videos of her there but this one puts them all together.
She is from another planet. Sent here to this planet to inspire the world through music.
I hadn’t seen a video of her for a few months , then this week I saw her cover of , This is hip by tower of power ,, it’s not just technical ability , it’s the deepest pocket which cannot be taught , it’s not just clickbait this kid is capable of going to the top of her profession,
Yoyoka is currently my favorite musician in the world. How she doesn't have millions of subscribers is baffling to me. What a great and informative tribute to her career in progress. Seeing the tiny tot version of this drumming powerhouse brought tears to my eyes. I know that she'll go on to do greater and greater things but already miss that little tyke as we first met her. Long may she run. Thanks, Wave!
Well said. Thank you!
Ditto. I find myself wanting the drum parts of all music to be redone by Yoyoka.
Can Never get tired of Yoyoka's performance. ❤️♾️
Big fan ! Thank you for all the hard work..
She is tremendous and what a great story, thank you.
When adults think a kid is "pretty good" at something, they will exaggerate a little bit to make them feel better. She isn't getting accolades because of those reasons. This girl is mind blowingly talented. She is really THAT good.
I'd love to see her do something off Tool's Fear Inoculum. If she can keep pace with Danny Carey, that'd really say something.
This particularly interests me as I was very early ground floor rock music in Japan. I was in the Navy in Japan in the very early nineteen sixties. I am a drummer still rocking pushing 80 yrs old. We formed a rock band and were very much in demand where ever we went. Rock music in Japan was very rare back then. We played in many clubs, resorts, etc. We had a blast. Loved the Japanese people and culture. What a great documentary. Amazing drummer and amazing documentation. Thanks. Japan and music definitely go together. Great musicians of all genres .
Thanks for sharing that!
This was awesome 10/10 for this and I have watch it twice.
Thank you so much OMB!
@@WavePotter 👍
She’s great! I love to watch her when shes 8 and have to stand up to reach to silent the crash cymbal with her hand. So lovely.
❤Amazing ❤ thanks so much 😊
Her talent seemed to explode after the Purdie Shuffle Toto cover. Most drummers I know mention how difficult that song is due to the complexity and dexterity required with every limb playing virtually a different rhythm pattern. But it's not just her ability to play complex patterns that's impressive, it's her maturity in playing what is right for the song not just every fill she knows. She is truly a one-in-a-million talent.
Well done Wave, as always.
Well said Steven! Thank you!
I like how you can hear how each of the skills she picks up from each iconic drummer are seamlessly and appropriately incorporated into her subsequent work.
She's like Peter in Heroes. Sees someone's superpower once and she's already got it.
I just found Yoyoka's videos a couple days ago and was so blown away. I've been watching and wondering so much about her so I appreciate this great video. 👍
Thanks again Glen, Wave and Rosie! That was awesome!
Thank you John!
Thanks John! I knew Wave was going to knock this out of the park!
Yoyoka brings tears to my eyes, whenever I watch her perform. She is also the cutest kid in the world.
It's not only Yoyoka, but it's very heartwarming to see so many very young musicians displaying such a skill and taste in good music. It gives hope that we can quickly overcome the current generation who's only skill is tiktok and instagram
Wave hitting the next level with this one. Stretching the boundaries of what a reaction channel can be.
Good point well made.
When I asked Wave if he would do this, even though it's not really an option on his website, I knew he would jump at it and he did! We ALL love YOYOKA so much! He did such an awesome job!
This is such a great documentary. So much accomplished in her lifetime, and it's just the beginning! Thank you again, for putting this all together! Wave, Glen Black, and especially Rosie...such a wonderful supportive wife! You guys are the greatest!!!
Aww. Thank you so much for the kind words!
Thanks so much for my little part in this. It really is though! WAVE really undersells himself on his talents. This was as good as any televised Documentary Channel Special! I hope YOYOKA and the Soma Family treasure this for many years!
Very well done summary of this amazing young talent! I just found out about Yoyoka a few days ago when I saw her in a video with Ellen Alaverdyan playing the Ocean by Led Zepplin. I was blown away by her skills. Now I've got a lot of catching up to do . Going to checkout Yoyoka's channel.
Always happy to see people finding her for the first time!
A really good effort, Well done.! I think Yoyoka and the Soma family will love it.
Thank you Alex! I hope so!
Just. Saw. Her. At. 8. So. This. Should. Be. Awesome. ⭐
AMAZING LITTLE DRUMMER
Thank you for your excellent documentary on Yoyoka. She is out of this world talented!! 👍👍👏👏👏
Glad you enjoyed it!
She’s Amazing 😻 we all were blown away watching her do Good Times Bad Times.. it was clear from the start that she surpassed the ability of drummers 3X her age Truly a Prodigy
Wave, one of the first comments I left you is that your a natural on camera and on the mic. Good job, thoroughly enjoyed.
I discovered Yoyoka 2 years ago, and as someone who struggles with depression, watching her play, grow and develop has been like a health tonic for me. I’ve learned so much about music and drumming by watching her. I’m a grateful and dedicated fan.
This is the best introductory video I've ever seen on youtube. I'm very happy because it's a wonderful yoyoka introductory video made by my respected Mr. Potter. This is really a great piece of permanent preservation. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
YOYOKA needs to use this like a Resume and "Sparkling" like a Demo Reel!
I'm glad I finally found this - thanks Potter, well done. As a former musician, what strikes me is the pure joy she experiences when in the flow of creating music with others - the heart and soul of a true musician. I can't help but grin when I think of Yoyoka playing. (And she's truly playing... not performing. She wouldn't know how to perform.)
A excellent Pro Kid Percussionist to entertain us all in Honolulu,Hawaii,the Land of Aloha,50th State A.S.A.P. We have a Outdoor Venue places in Waikik,The Shelli and the University and Blaisdell Arena and Concert Hall.
Note: I got my first kit at age #12.,and started on Led tunes,too.
1st class deep dive documentary on Yoyoka Wave! Loved it! Ty for the time & effort! She will love this fantastic tribute! 🤙🏼
Thank you Scott! I hope so!
She certainly is a remarkable talent who has great feel .
I was lucky to spend 4 years in Japan in the 80s. There all school children did 110% + on there work, and to do this above is amazing!
Yoyoka has the full and unending support and encouragement of her mother and father ( and even her little brother). Yes: she is amazing and talented! Very nice documentary! She is totally off the chart! If you dont already, watch her! Love you Yoyoka!
... no, thank YOU, Wave. This is brilliant and for me much awaited. I have craved to learn more about Yoyo-san and her extraordinary family. After all when you experience genius it opens your mind to all kinds of possibilities. The first Yoyoka video I watched (about 4-5 years ago) I went in search of because I had found the and watched the DJ+Robert Plant video... which without reservation - blew my tiny mind. I was hook, right then and there. Sitting there in my mundane life it was crystal clear to me - this kid is special. And the thing that nailed it for me was that she was having such a good time. I was like ...wOAH! look out this one is going to leave a mark. And yeah ... watching her broaden her skills and seeing the person she was becoming, was a tremendous privilege.
Thank you so much for this Wave Potter. You put a smile on my face a mile wide, just like Yoyo-san does. And that is a good thing.
I’m so glad you appreciated this Mark! Thank you for the kind words!
"The Hokkaido Hammer"
I LOVE IT!
Shared the video ... Hope that a lot of parents are going to be inspired to put their kids into music...
Thanks for this amazing job.
And the Artist with a giant A, Yoyoka thanks for bringing me so much Joy and Life.
Wave I really enjoyed your docutribute, she is a joy and an inspiration to all of us. 🐰🥁🐰🥁🐰
I see a Yoyoka video, it immediately gets clicked for viewing. I see a Wave video, it goes very high on my watch immediately list. Now I see a Wave-produced documentary about Yoyoka, what am I suppose to do? 😅
Jokes aside, this is an excellent documentary on the first 12 years of Yoyoka. It would be an absolute waste and travesty if it does not reach like every corner of the world of TH-cam. I'd be sending this to my friends, but that sounds like such a limited idea. If everyone would kindly forward this as much as possible and try to turn it viral, it might have a shot. Any other ideas are also welcome.
Let's move this documentary forward people, pretty please with sugar on top!
There have been a lot of awesome comments here, Rahim, but this is the BEST! Agree 100%.
My thoughts exactly. Already done!
Well done, thank you Wave!
As I have stated before, she can fill in for any drummer in any band.
One guy said "We need a drummer like this in our band", and went on to say "And I'm the drummer".
Beside her obvious phenomenal talent as a drummer, I am just struck by the incredible joy that is inside her.
Excellent and heartfelt thanks guys.
Wow! What an awesome tribute! Great job Wave!
Goosebumps, man. Thank you so much for making this. It really drives home what a once-in-a-century talent she is shaping up to be.
Speechless. She is really that good 😊!!!
Hello Wave (and Glen). That was a truly excellent and heartfelt Yoyokamentary. I wish I had the financial ability to support more musicians but I focus all my available $ on Yoyoka now. You allude to Yoyoka's charm beyond her musical prowess, However, if you ever amend this video, many of us fans realize that she kept us sane over the last couple of years. She has been the most influential person in my own mental health struggles and as I have stated before, inspired me to take up the drums. There is not a day now that passes where I don't listen to several Yoyoka tunes. I thought I had scoured the entire Internet for all Yoyoka content, but you have some real gems in your video! Thank you and Glen for a fantastic effort!
Thank you so much for the kind words Rob! I’m really glad you appreciated the video!
Hey Rob, focusing all avail $$ on YOYOKA makes you a great person in my book! It's kind of like saying "if someone likes animals they can't be all bad." I hope that came across in a positive way! Not comparing you to others that YOYOKA has helped, but you made a great point. I've even seen a few comments of people saying they were almost suicidal until they came across this little wonder. She may not cure everyone, but she definitely cures some, and helps a whole lot of others out beyond belief. And for those that don't need any help. she puts a big ass smile on their face! We all need the type of help this little lady provides to the world! We need to give her a Nobel Peace Prize. She crosses all barriers. Glad she inspired you to take up drums as well. She has been know to have the opposite effect on some, as in, "I've been playing drums for 30 years, why do I even play when a 12 y.o. blows me away like nobody's business!" LOL And you are welcome (for my little part) in WAVE's awesome production. He's the best!
@@Glen.Black. THanks for the comments and of course all in a positive way. For some reason comments were shut off this morning.
Fantastic documentary! Thank you Wave!
My most emotional moment with Yoyoka was Ian Paice's reaction when he had tears in his eyes 😭 Thank you for this stirring documentary 🚀🥁🎸✨❤️
Thanks for this. I also found my perceptions of her changed when I heard her play Rosanna. That wasn’t ordinary drumming and it wasn’t deliberately flashy, just difficult, complex, and extremely precise. She was already astounding but that’s when I realized I wasn’t listening to a kid here. This wasn’t prodigy drumming, it was adult drumming.
My favorite part of that video is when she looks like a lioness stalking her prey at 00:57...LOL
I noticed the same thing when she was 7 and played Char's "Smoky". To me, it almost looked like the day she became a seasoned pro! And then when she did Rosanna, she was just taking it to the next level of professionalism.
Great video about a terrific young drummer and who seems to be an even better person. To this day, no matter how excellent her new videos are, my favorite video of Yoyoka her cover of Rock This Town by the Stray Cats.
Thank you for making this recap of Yoyoka's achievements so far!! Man I didn't even have a dream when I was 12!!;)
Like one guy said, "At 9 y.o. I was still trying to perfect my arm farts." Pretty much sums up most of our lives, or something like it anyway!
Great job Wave! And thanks to Glen too for your contribution 👍
Thank you Tim! And also Glen!
Agree! He out did himself again. I always tell him I'm Johnny Appleseed. I plat the seed and he makes it grow to EPIC heights!
I am so pleased that Yoyo has emerged as the Mozart of Music in her own right. I am further pleased that she seems to be going in a positive MUSICAL trajectory. The music world is full of mishandled musical protege s...only to fall by the wayside. Lost in the plethora of money...and mismanagement. She seems to have found her UNIVERSAL...INTERPLANETARY GROOVE. To infinity and beyond!!!!
I usually don't like to watch TH-cam videos more than a few minutes long because they often feel bloated. But this may have been the best TH-cam documentary I have ever seen!
Yoyoka's parents are a key to her success! I call Yoyoka the "human metronome": her timing is perfect. She is in the US now: we are so lucky to have her! All the best Yoyoka!
NICE work Wave, really enjoyed it
A very big thank you Wave, for this excellent documentary you are really a very special person and I love your work. Thank you, thank you and thank you again.
That’s so kind of you to say! Thank you!
Wow..what a fantastic tribute documentary. I'm a fan of Yoyoka as well as you, Wave. Thank you Wave, Glen and Rosie for putting this all together. Greetings from Indonesia. ❤️
We (mostly Wave) have been working on this for months. Just glad everyone seems to love it. It's got to make Aki (Dad) and Rie (Mom), so proud! Even little brother Shido should be proud of his big sister. YOYOKA is probably too modest to realize what has just happened here (based on all the hard work she has put in for 10 years)!
Wow, great documentary you made your. Please keep your passion for music alive. Thank you
Absolutely epic Wave!
Thank you Carla!
This was a great video, thanks to Wave, Glen and everyone in the community, which should soon be the whole world.
Let’s hope so! Thank you Dave Wave!
Exactly. The YOYOKA, BANDMAID, and other communities are why Wave is even able to produce something this awesome! We all need to do whatever we can to propel YOYOKA to the top. She's already there, it's just that not enough people know it yet. It's our job to change that!
@@Glen.Black. I have noticed how others with much less talent are promoted because they lend themselves to being used as political pawns. I think the term "sellout" refers to this. I do not see this as a route that Yoyoka or the Soma's would take to advance their musical careers. If they stay the course, I think many great new original songs will be the result, as opposed to Nickelback 2.0.
Brilliant presentation and a winning personality. Thanks.
Very impressive, Wave! You really do her justice. Thank you for this. 👍🏻
It's rare that a musician will bring tears to my eyes, not just because of the power and beauty of a performance, but because of who they are. Yoyoka has had that effect on me MORE than once. Yoyoka is not only incredibly talented - especially for her age - but she is sweet, generous, charming, funny, brave, and inspiring, and so is deserving of this wonderful tribute. (Excellent work on this documentary, Wave and Glen!) Something tells me this won't be the LAST documentary on the amazing life and skills of of the great Yoyoka Soma.
Thanks Emanuel!
Excellent video! Yoyoka is currently my favorite drummer. You are very talented as well Wave! This was very cool to see her accomplishments so far. Thanks for the time and effort you put into this documentary. Well done!
Great job Wave! Captivating without being gushing. Well done.
Thank you Matt!
OMG!!! What an amazing video of her😭Thank you Wave for everything you have done for her😭🙏
You have done justice to a great drummer. She has a beautiful soul. Thanks for your dedication. ✌🏻😎
What a fantastic piece of work you guys put together there man. Absolutely love it. She is a special human being. This planet needs more of them.
And yes. 'Sparkling' is really something special.
Huge fan of Yoyoka this was excellent. Thanks.
Beautiful job you did Wave. I especially liked the parts where it was obvious you were speaking from your heart based on your knowledge of Yoyoka and her music then later on having interacted with her and her family. It seemed at least half the video was in that emotional grateful style of yours which was very moving to hear and watch.
Glenn Black thanks for getting the 10 pages of notes to Wave to get this fantastic tribute documentary rolling. And Wave is right , you guys do extremely well together in your symbiotic Half Brain modes.
This effort was amazing from start to finish and an absolute joy to watch and take in. Beautiful👍👍👍👍🌄
Glad you loved it! Wave offered me half off as an avid $$ supporter of his channel, but I insisted on paying full price. I will follow up by paying double, he worked SO HARD ON THIS, he deserves it. Like you said, it was a labor of love (for both of us)! It took me a couple of afternoons to put together the notes (ideas). I gave him full free reign because I knew he could honor her in the manner she deserves! When I contacted him with the initial idea, I knew he couldn't refuse. YOYOKA has a permanent place in his heart. That place would have been there even if he didn't get to meet her! He's just a nice, sincere guy! Hard to find!
Great doco dude. I just love this amazing young musician. She has that special something - that musicality and feel that cannot be taught, plus the amazing skills she has developed through her immense body of work. Her latest instrumental composition Sparkling? is nothing short of amazing. When she does a Led Zep cover or any other band’s cover she totally breathes the character of the music and drummer - it is astonishing. I’ve been a fan for years and will be a lifelong fan.
I'm not a drummer but it's obvious to me she is brilliantly talented. It all seems to come naturally for her.
I've been a musician and have worked in music most of my adult life and have seen many young talents that were breathtaking...I have to say Yoyoka is equal or beyond anyone I've ever come across as an emerging musician. Her musical expression, technique, and versatility is insane at her age. She owns what she does as it's innate and not purely a learned skill. She has to be one of the greatest young musical prodigies in the world today.
What can one say, Wave and Glen, for framing that portrait of technique and feel in such a wonderful video. It was packed full of Yoyoka history - all 12 years of it - as well as it being super entertaining. It was amazing to see two worlds collide when Yoyoka had the opportunity to visit you and you both got to play together. Two keepers of the sticks of difference cultures, ages and genders, and opposite ends of the world, sharing the same passion and creating a beautiful session. Thanks. It was a pleasure to watch.
We're just trying to get her the recognition she has EARNED!
I came across this amazing and lovely young lady during lockdown and her drumming and wonderful smiles helped the days pass better. Can't wait to see where life takes her. Please come to the UK and tour soon. (Manchester please)
I've followed Yoyoka since the Good Times Bad Times video a few years back. As a drummer this kid is off the chart. Watching some of her recent covers you're left thinking "no 13 year old should be able to do this". All I can say is she better start rehearsing her drummers hall of fame acceptance speech. If there is such a thing as a drummers hall of fame she's a shoe-in. The kid is good. Seriously good!
Thanks to wave and glen for taking the considerable time to make this feature length video. I think I ended up here after seeing some numerous classic old hard rock. IT said 12th birthday session of what looks like seasoned sessions players. THanks I have a feeling I"ll be spending many hours at your web site here lookin for some quality music acts to follow, cheers
Great job Wave and Glen! I meant to just watch a little of this, but ended up watching the whole thing because it was fascinating, well organized and well delivered. I am sure if I was a drummer, this would have been even more interesting.
I was glad that Wave allowed me to have a small part in this epic production! He loves what he does AND IT SHOWS!
Greetings from a fellow cheesehead🧀! Outstanding video. The care and dedication you put into this effort is abundantly clear throughout. Thank you so much and keep on keepin on my friend!
Amazing work Wave and Glen (and Yoyoka!), this is so good.
I'm hurt. I, myself am hurt. Why? Because I wish I knew how to speak Japanese. I would LOVE to meet Yoyoka and truly communicate with her personally. She plays as well as some of the world's best drummers, and makes it look SO easy.
Wow, that was a great video. I've been watching Yoyoka's videos for the last 6 or 7 years and I'm a huge fan of hers. This video showed me a lot more of her that I didn't know. Thanks for making such a nice video of Yoyoka. Yoyoka is a superstar in the making and I'll be following her for the years to come.
Wow, Wave. This is an incredible tribute to an absolutely wonderful and talented soul. And I agree with you. She inspires me to want to be a better musician, too.