Yamaha | In conversation with Sonny Emory and Nathan East

Enjoy this with two iconic, world-class musicians, Sonny Emory and Nathan East, as they discuss working together, the relationship between drums and bass and their long history with Yamaha.
While touring Tokyo in Spring 2023 with Eric Clapton, the two Yamaha artists dropped into Yamaha Ginza Studio to record this exclusive performance.
0:00 - Intro
0:22 - Working Together
1:44 - The Pocket
4:31 - Bass & Drums Relationship
11:50 - History with Yamaha Gear
18:36 - Current Projects
20:55 - Message To Young Musicians
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[@steverussell7645]

I've loved Nathan for so many years. A phenomenal player - and just comes across as such a kind, humble guy. Sonny - first time I came across him was at Clapton's Birmingham UK gig last night - and boy can he play!!! Monster beats! He brought something distinctive to a number of the songs espy - giving them an extra flavour.

[@scpk2246]

it's so cool listening to senior musicians - full of maturity and wisdom

[@klauth_Yksyn]

I briefly met Sonny at a clinic in San Diego back in the early 90's. he was a real pro and gentleman. a true ambassador of the drumming community. glad to see he hasn't changed. 👍

[@tsalter11]

Shared wisdom from 2 Great Human Beings and both True Master musicians 👏🏾👏🏾👊🏾👊🏾😎😎

[@jerryburdick8051]

This is so awesome. Two absolute professionals full of love and positive energy. Whew!

[@zdrummero1]

You gentlemen are amazing 👏

[@ratamacueseven]

Sonny is so unrated ! One of the Drummers of pure Brilliance !!

[@asimnicholsmusic]

So true what they said about concentration throughout the whole set. Something I have struggled with. I’ve found I need to keep it interesting for myself to stay locked in.

[@seunpeter_olanrewaju]

Insightful!!❤

[@KeithCopeland778]

Two of the greatest and most respected musicians on the planet!!! Great advice from experienced masters! Not only is Nathan one of the most accomplished, gifted, skilled, and recorded bassists on the planet but he's also one of the humblest and nicest persons! Yamaha definitely makes some of the best basses and drums in the business and the BBNE2 is one of the best basses I've ever heard! KEEP GOD FIRST!!!! YESSIR!!!

[@ziggysanderson]

I totally get the focus as the song moves on. That is a big part of the difference between a top professional and those looking to get there.

[@Genesis-xd1id]

Legends

[@YuliyanPetrovAleksandrov-rk6yo]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@YuliyanPetrovAleksandrov-rk6yo]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jeffhelmlinger7914]

I think do Ryan, thanks. Since I left my comment, I went on the Yamaha 2023 site and I found it. Never had an oak kit

[@RamaNatan]

the best rhythm machine on this planet

[@jeffhelmlinger7914]

What model yamaha kit is that that sonny is playing. It is gorgeous

[@MykWazowski]

Looks Like Yamaha Live Custom Hybrid Oak in UZU Ice Sunburst finish, maybe?

[@YuliyanPetrovAleksandrov-rk6yo]

KRAL SONNY ❤

[@mathtrixmusiclix4248]

Nathan is a grade A musician (and grade A human being)
🇨🇦

[@danieldelac6264]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@luisrene2633]

Yeah they 're right,the pocket it's the foundation of the song

[@BlackRootsUNLIMITED]

The Yamaha Headless Bass that Nathan East has, was it a one off?

[@MrRedrocket42]

When the legend level hits God mode.

[@Ted_Swayinghill]

HAGI!!!!

[@user96384]

MUSIC AIN'T ABOUT DANCING ANY MORE ITS ABOUT EGO CENTRISM

[@user96384]

AND SELLING GEAR FOR BIG $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$