Jon Batiste Hears Beastie Boys For The First Time

Watch Grammy-winning pianist Jon Batiste dive into the raw energy of Beastie Boys’ iconic sound. As he hears their music for the first time, he immediately interprets it with a unique avant‑garde prepared piano approach – introducing unconventional textures and bold harmonic choices that transform the rap‑rock vibe into something fresh and exploratory.

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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:56 Listening To The First Song
01:21 Jon Hears Beaste Boys For The First Time
02:03 Jon Vibing
02:23 What Would Jon Do
03:21 Jon's Thoughts
03:51 Jon Hears The Original Song And Plays Along
07:13 FInal Thoughts
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