How Jon Batiste makes music out of thin air
Summary
Jon Batiste, a musician, creates music by improvising with his band at Electric Lady Studios in New York City. He records his spontaneous playing without written music, then listens and decides how to develop it into songs or compositions.Key Facts
- Jon Batiste recorded his Grammy-winning album "We Are" at Electric Lady Studios.
- Electric Lady Studios is a famous recording studio in New York City's Greenwich Village.
- Batiste and his band create music by improvising, without using sheet music.
- Batiste plays piano while other musicians add bass and drums, all on the same creative wavelength.
- After recording, Batiste listens to the music and decides how to arrange or replay it.
- He says intention and listening are key to making improvised music work well.
- Technical skill is important, but understanding the group's shared goal is more important.
- Batiste believes music should reach beyond technical ability to connect deeply with listeners.
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