Bobby McFerrin and Yo Yo Ma on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson - January 15, 1992

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ต.ค. 2015
  • I found this on an old VHS tape. One of the most amazing live performances ever. Original Air Date - January 15, 1992

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  • @SFsuperforte
    @SFsuperforte ปีที่แล้ว +210

    Non vocalists might not grasp just how unbelievable Bobby's singing is in the Ave Maria/Prelude in C. But singers will know that this is just insane. To move your voice to quickly with large leaps, going in and out of different registers with THAT degree of accuracy is simply mind blowing. The lower notes that could be easy to fake or be slightly out of tune, because leaping to such a different register so quickly makes it difficult to control your voice precisely, are ALL perfect, despite quickly changing harmonies. Just WOW

    • @jihanjoo
      @jihanjoo ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Agreed. 8:50 Arpeggios are meant to be played with instruments, not sung with a human voice. He's got some pretty insane vocal techniques.

    • @blazeesq2000
      @blazeesq2000 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I am a non-singer who played with great singers in college. I spent a lot of time with them. I have spent even more time with great musicians. The "technical facility" these two have is unparalleled.
      They do not rely on it. They are making great music with a groove.

    • @johndavid3474
      @johndavid3474 ปีที่แล้ว

      Okay good to know< I had no idea what he was doing.

    • @PassengerInMortality
      @PassengerInMortality ปีที่แล้ว +13

      McFerrin is the most underrated singer on the planet.

    • @DanieltheTruebadour
      @DanieltheTruebadour ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I am a professional, classically trained singer. What Master McFerrin does borders on the impossible, yet with accuracy and musicality. Yo Yo -- well, "angelic" comes to mind, inadequate as it is. Together, a choir of angels should sound as lovely.

  • @zuzannawisniewska4464
    @zuzannawisniewska4464 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    It's impossible not to fall in love with this duo. Together they create magic. I'm coming back in January 2023. Splendor for musical skills. Love from Chicago.

  • @jordanmicahcook
    @jordanmicahcook ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Yo Yo Ma, perhaps the best of his generation, and Bobby McFerrin is an absolute freak of nature with his pitch and vocal agility.

  • @shinp0pp0
    @shinp0pp0 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Bobby & Yoyo, two lovely guys. 90's, what a gorgeous golden age where everything just blossomed.

  • @jevinday
    @jevinday ปีที่แล้ว +4

    McFerrin was the master of the human voice. Yo-Yo Ma the master of the cello.

  • @sammeericks1805
    @sammeericks1805 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The last song reminds me of Bobby’s Circle Songs. Those songs got me through my recovery with a herniated disc in my lower back. For weeks, the only way I could fall asleep was listening to Circle Songs. So grateful for these gifted musicians.

  • @JochenVogel
    @JochenVogel ปีที่แล้ว +5

    "Hush" was recommended to me by Thomas Steudel, the cellist I was playing with back then. I am forever grateful to him for that. This album was the right one at the right time and it opened my mind in so many directions; I am still exploring them.

  • @skippymagrue
    @skippymagrue 8 ปีที่แล้ว +224

    This is amazing! One of the great things about Yo Yo Ma is that he's so willing to do non traditional music collaborations. And how Bobby can keep track of his notes is so impressive.

    • @farrind
      @farrind 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Had this CD and played it over and over...I still have the jewel case, but in a move I lost the CD...

  • @joellong5480
    @joellong5480 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I went back stage after a concert and Colorado to see McFerrin sing with one of the sax players from the university band, just Bobby and the sax player after the audience was gone, grooving on a bebop song.

  • @StefveoX
    @StefveoX 5 ปีที่แล้ว +108

    Bobby’s pitch is absolutely insane! And Yo Yo is a monster!

  • @ferbluesy
    @ferbluesy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Amazing duo. These two men play in another league.

    • @MorganThomas09
      @MorganThomas09 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That other league is beauty itself, born in every breath! ArtAct

    • @MorganThomas09
      @MorganThomas09 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Beauty itself, born in every breath. ArtAct

    • @MorganThomas09
      @MorganThomas09 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Beauty itself, born in every breath.

  • @mikesahle1193
    @mikesahle1193 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you 🙏 I missed this one ☝️ ❤like them both 👏👏👏👍

  • @rhondastapleton4939
    @rhondastapleton4939 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I'm going listen to the entire album immediately.

    • @RockstarHealer
      @RockstarHealer  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Only 30 years after the fact . . but definitely never too late!
      Though I have to say, I love this live performance much more than the album. The album is great though

  • @2xSundays
    @2xSundays ปีที่แล้ว

    That’s exactly how the world should be. What all of that is is what it should be. 😊😊

  • @xoxfiftyytwo
    @xoxfiftyytwo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    this is the only time flight of the bumblebee will be acceptable to me lmao

    • @stephiskhan
      @stephiskhan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Same. The only non sacrilegious rendition.

    • @nickdavis965
      @nickdavis965 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@stephiskhan and I know this doesnt matter, but I love how this one is 54 seconds long....much faster than the "world record"..

    • @podomuss
      @podomuss ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You mean it’s not acceptable for you when a bunch of helicopters are flying in formation?

    • @alhfgsp
      @alhfgsp ปีที่แล้ว

      Before it was overplayed!

  • @jgq2881
    @jgq2881 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bobby McFerrin and Yo-Yo Ma Undeniably Brilliant. They joined their talents and hearts to create such moving beauty.

    • @maryoates3460
      @maryoates3460 ปีที่แล้ว

      Never heard of Bobby McFerrin. The duet's music is very unique and so special. Thank you. Did you ever go to their concerts?

  • @vampSaam
    @vampSaam ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for posting this. Two amazing musicians creating something together. THIS is why I play music with others. This connection and magic you can make.

  • @camillewing4507
    @camillewing4507 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Happened upon this today. Made my day. Love both these musical treasures!!!!

  • @marilyntkeller
    @marilyntkeller ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mr. McFerrin sat in with Us at The Oregon Electric Station in the 90”s. He crushed “Take Five” and was so gracious and generous to a scared to death burgeoning Vocal Instrument- Me!😇🙏🏾☝🏾🙌🏾👊🏾👏🏾👑❤️🖤💚☮️☯️💟😌

  • @eagillum
    @eagillum ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a gentle energy.

  • @phoenixadeney732
    @phoenixadeney732 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love these two

  • @ronarden2400
    @ronarden2400 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Genius - Passion - Humility - Selfless. Yo Yo is still giving but our blessed Bobby in the deep stages of Parkinson's is not giving as much anymore. What he leaves behind no one will be able to touch - unless God ordains it. Because these two cats are from the very hand of the Creator.

    • @StephanieZhao
      @StephanieZhao 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He still performs every week in Berkeley, CA. It was an honor to attend.

  • @Elixear
    @Elixear ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ce duo est un véritable miracle de la nature. Quelle merveille.

  • @bradlii
    @bradlii ปีที่แล้ว +10

    These guys… so unreal. And I just never would’ve thought that cello and voice could do so much. Only McFerrin and Ma could pull this off in such a beautiful way.

  • @icystorm9968
    @icystorm9968 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The level of coordination is insane. They need to know each other on an atomic level to make it sound this good!!!

  • @karlpage9028
    @karlpage9028 ปีที่แล้ว

    If YoYo Ma and Bobby McFerrin did another recording or CD, it would be an instant grammy..This is a collaboration that is very rare, and produces something ethereal.

  • @7roach
    @7roach ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I remember realizing the genius of Bobby McFerrin, seeing him in concert (singing WITH the audience!) and watching every video on TH-cam that I could find over 10 years ago. I didn't find this one then! Thank you!

  • @elliottturner9029
    @elliottturner9029 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    3:52 Just tearing up. You can see the love that they just shared on that stage in the way they held each other's hand and looked in each other's eyes. So much love and education in these two people. Thank you!

  • @kencade6544
    @kencade6544 ปีที่แล้ว

    Unbelievable. Absolutely bonkers

  • @TheCupidsMuse
    @TheCupidsMuse 8 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    Take that auto-tune!!!!!
    Thank you so much for posting this wonderful treasure of music.

  • @mortalclown3812
    @mortalclown3812 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Terrific upload. Thank you.
    Johnny Carson was pretty chill putting this on . ..light years from late night now for better or for worse. Selah.

  • @jenniferfar
    @jenniferfar ปีที่แล้ว +1

    so. much. fun.

  • @shmac96
    @shmac96 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I remember my mother getting this album and I fell in love with it ever since she first played it in our 6 disc cd changer in our brand new suburban lol. Real music and originality and artistry from both these greats!

  • @robertodelapava5737
    @robertodelapava5737 ปีที่แล้ว

    It is just beautiful to listen an see these two souls. They make mine tremble , just to think how united they are ,only in America. And how sad it is now how divided we are. Makes me want to cry.

  • @DaniloMarrone
    @DaniloMarrone ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When McFerrin is being interviewed, he sounds like Jimi Hendrix. The same humility shines through in both Maestro McFerrin and Maestro Ma. Flawless beauty!

  • @cellolion6631
    @cellolion6631 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    So NICE to see TV serving up something so spectacularly played and beautiful ! Maybe CBS, who tried to buy up all of the great instrument-making companies back in the 1980's but created garbage instruments instead, perhaps they can get over their shame, and broadcast these fabulous musicians again! Thank Johnny who recognized what the word "ARTIST" really means!

  • @stareeagle
    @stareeagle 6 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    When I first bought the CD way back then, I was amazed at what Bobby McFerrin could do with his voice. It's even cooler to see this done live. I wish I was actually there to witness this wonderful display of talent! Thank you!

  • @MarcioHolanda
    @MarcioHolanda 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    00:23 - Flight of the bumblebee from The Legend of Tsar Saltan
    01:25 - Ave Maria
    07:17 - Stars

  • @chairde
    @chairde 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ave Maria was stunningly beautiful.

  • @un0RRS
    @un0RRS ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The vocal control on Bobby is insane. And this is before auto tune. He is pitch perfect, every note is spot on. Incredible.

  • @GraceLYYstories
    @GraceLYYstories ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Both my favourite musicians… their collaboration create beautiful positive vibrations… simply magical!

  • @EkohShTaeD
    @EkohShTaeD 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    playing prelude in c in the background and theses two dont miss the timing of a single note,
    Bobby's voice, Yo Yo's cello and Bach's piano acomodate so well its amazing

  • @laankebygg3685
    @laankebygg3685 ปีที่แล้ว

    It had to be 'The Flight of the Bumblebee'. My very favourite as a child. Thank you, Yo Yo.

  • @ravimediatube
    @ravimediatube ปีที่แล้ว +1

    dang i fucking love that

  • @victorha9923
    @victorha9923 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Bobby's shirt is very very 90s (color scheme and design). I still have a few of those bought from the Gap in my house

    • @Knife66out
      @Knife66out ปีที่แล้ว

      😂 I think Zack and Slater wore similar shirts on saved by the bell

  • @stevenhaff3332
    @stevenhaff3332 6 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Both wonderful, wonderful performers. It's the ease of execution combined with the expressive ability both display that makes it so much fun to hear.

  • @wendelynanderson9517
    @wendelynanderson9517 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I was so excited when I first heard about their collaboration I went out bought this CD as soon as it was released.

  • @peggysuzy8593
    @peggysuzy8593 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks

  • @marciaanneescoffery7194
    @marciaanneescoffery7194 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Truly phenomenal masters at work.
    👌🏽🌺🦋🎶

  • @koshersalaami
    @koshersalaami ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I thought the chops on Flight of the Bumblebee were insane until I heard McFerrin do Ave Maria/Bach 1st Prelude Wohltempierte Klavier. That note control was like nothing I’ve ever heard and I’m about Yo-Yo Mah’s age. And it sounded gorgeous while he was doing it. He plays his voice like a keyboard. The funny thing is I’m not sure most people in the audience knew that the Ave Maria was an even more miraculous singing performance than Bumblebee was.

  • @JosephAraza
    @JosephAraza ปีที่แล้ว

    Incredible! I clicked because thumbnail on my phone looked like Martin Lawrence playing Jerome 😂

  • @user-jj5hq7st6v
    @user-jj5hq7st6v 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    歌の人も凄すぎる

    • @user-ur9ow1uh7u
      @user-ur9ow1uh7u 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      あかちゃんまん 19分前の人いた〜

  • @mariacarolinamateosperez8925
    @mariacarolinamateosperez8925 ปีที่แล้ว

    *U* 're my *Everything*

  • @IlIIlIlIlImelIlIlIlIlIl
    @IlIIlIlIlImelIlIlIlIlIl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like how every now and then youtube recommend me a classic piece by Key and Peel.

  • @davidholaday2817
    @davidholaday2817 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I cannot tell you how hard it is to do the vocalizations this guy is doing.

  • @ELECTROxigeno76.
    @ELECTROxigeno76. ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this álbum,. complete, tks Masters, 🎩💯🚭♿

  • @katheringuerra289
    @katheringuerra289 8 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Impossible no enamorarse de este dúo. Hacen magia juntos.

  • @ilaniaabileah
    @ilaniaabileah 6 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Indeed a superb piece by two magnificent musicians - thank you for sharing ité

  • @kiallen9668
    @kiallen9668 ปีที่แล้ว

    Extraordinary and amazing!!!

  • @thepianoplayer416
    @thepianoplayer416 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always nice to hear people play "Bumblebee".

  • @joshcantrell8397
    @joshcantrell8397 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good to know Bobby hasn’t changed his routine in over 25 years.

  • @PatR2243
    @PatR2243 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wish I'd seen this earlier but happy that I have seen & heard this magic.

  • @Yojimbo711
    @Yojimbo711 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    7:18 That is amazing.

  • @eva4adam451
    @eva4adam451 ปีที่แล้ว

    Both ubelievebly musical and the bumble bee is already unplayable alone, and then together is almost impossible at that speed.
    Bobby sounds like an organ.
    Its so perfect in tune with the cello that it sounds like an accord with 3 notes.

  • @laurab9867
    @laurab9867 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    On another note... I couldn't help noticing how cute Yo-Yo looked at that time - except for the nerdy glasses. :o)

  • @Button215
    @Button215 ปีที่แล้ว

    Long live music, thank God for the arts.

  • @nilaydagk
    @nilaydagk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    U know what my soul needs

  • @starbriteshines
    @starbriteshines 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is a gem

  • @kraszavitca
    @kraszavitca 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    soooo good when two perfection meet, colide

  • @danadacres3230
    @danadacres3230 8 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    One of my absolutely favorite albums... seen played live. Waaaow- *thank you so much* for posting this.

  • @fern828
    @fern828 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    True God given talent!!! And double the fun, too😉

  • @mplodeproduction4821
    @mplodeproduction4821 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pffft to your 15 notes per second. A rendition worth listening to.

  • @pocowilder6174
    @pocowilder6174 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you! Wonderful

  • @aatt3209
    @aatt3209 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    two beautiful musicians making beautiful music together, it spells heaven on earth, we need this so much in today's world, June 29, 2018, as the US struggles with her identity, moral & ethical standards under trumpists in the oval office, thank you so much for posting this for all to enjoy and be reminded of what beauty looks like.

    • @tejasnair3399
      @tejasnair3399 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      A T artistic people don’t need to be “reminded”, we’ll always be concerned with beauty. It’s the legally blind and intellectually lazy masses you should address that to

  • @easybullet3
    @easybullet3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent!

  • @fartknocker8363
    @fartknocker8363 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Man, that's creative.

  • @shantil7764
    @shantil7764 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    7:20 is magical !

  • @pnojazz
    @pnojazz ปีที่แล้ว

    Classic artists!

  • @bevfitzsimmonds3382
    @bevfitzsimmonds3382 ปีที่แล้ว

    Woah! 😮 Thankyou for posting! 😊😍

  • @brucer2152
    @brucer2152 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How amazing would it be to hear them do the Boccherini from master and commander.

  • @denisemartelbovie4929
    @denisemartelbovie4929 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thanks for sharing this! :)

  • @laurab9867
    @laurab9867 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great interpretation!

  • @sylviaberry4810
    @sylviaberry4810 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you SO MUCH for posting this.

  • @kaorubanana405
    @kaorubanana405 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is awesome!!! I’m so happy to meet this!

  • @ChristyDStarling
    @ChristyDStarling 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    💜💜💜

  • @LeetaNocha
    @LeetaNocha 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you so much ! I loved every moment ❤

  • @DETROIT1948
    @DETROIT1948 ปีที่แล้ว

    Priceless ✨✨

  • @lucysweeney8347
    @lucysweeney8347 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Geniuses both.Thank you for posting this classic.

  • @ceciliatsan1482
    @ceciliatsan1482 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you so much!

  • @DWWiden
    @DWWiden ปีที่แล้ว

    TwoSetViolin has to review this

  • @oscarlfem
    @oscarlfem 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    DOS MÚSICOS EXTRAORDINARIOS

  • @silviaarguiz2743
    @silviaarguiz2743 ปีที่แล้ว

    They are both the best!!!❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤

  • @ell0185
    @ell0185 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing!!! Music is all about itself, no battery at all.

  • @ark-of-health
    @ark-of-health 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great memories!

  • @fumi2269
    @fumi2269 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    熊蜂の飛行のやつワンボウ・スタッカートで弾いてた??
    やばば

    • @user-kq8yf9gk8n
      @user-kq8yf9gk8n 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      なんかスタッカートっぽくないけどね

  • @puneetsandhu9999
    @puneetsandhu9999 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    pure :)))))

  • @rasimocaqov441
    @rasimocaqov441 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Гений с большой буквы. Оба великолепны.

  • @lurdesandrade1423
    @lurdesandrade1423 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Esto es espectacular

  • @ot7stan207
    @ot7stan207 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow..

  • @lauradeniard8338
    @lauradeniard8338 ปีที่แล้ว

    C' est superbe!!!