Jojo Mayer - Changing Time (Documentary - English)

The documentary project «Changing Time» about internationally acclaimed drummer Jojo Mayer and his band Nerve includes a series of short films and the concert film recording «Live in Europe» . Conceived as a kaleidoscope of perspectives, it explores Jojo Mayer’s relentless search for creative – as opposed to re-creative – artistic expression in the time we live in.

Written and directed by Alexis Amitirigala
Filmed by Sergio Cassini
Edited by Nicole Hussy
Nerve mixed by John Davis
Produced by Swiss Radio and Television
© SRF (2016)

DOCUMENTARY BONUS SCENES:

Drum Talk - Bonus Scene «Jojo Mayer - Changing Time»

Backstage – Bonus Scene «Jojo Mayer - Changing Time»

Artwork - Bonus Scene «Jojo Mayer – Changing Time»

Banksy – Bonus Scene «Jojo Mayer - Changing Time»

The Nerve Mission – Bonus Scene «Jojo Mayer - Changing Time»

Tribute to Buddy Rich – Bonus Scene «Jojo Mayer - Changing Time»

Nerve Live in Europe – Bonus Scene «Jojo Mayer - Changing Time»

[matthewmuziani]

This guy is truly a legend of our time. He pretty much pioneered a new style of music. His abilities on drums are jaw dropping, but more importantly I truly believe he's constantly pushing organic electronic music to the next level.

[DavidMcmenemy]

Possibly the best drum documentary I've seen. Beautifully shot and edited and very insightful into Jojo's upbringing and how it's influenced his playing.

[mrmeoff]

An incredible musician, drummer, philosopher. Thank you Jojo!

[alexdante]

One of the best videos about musician's real life...

[fickaful]

for me it's the most creative drummer of all time 💚

[umdiscodevinil]

Jojo Mayer, you were the first drummer who gave me all the power and inspiration I needed to become a better drummer. You don't know me, and probably we'll never meet in person, but I'd like to thank you for being such an incredible role model!

[Yaboroqe]

After seeing his loving parents I understood that they are the real inspiration of JOjo becoming so inspiring to all the drummers AND musicians worldwide. Great VID!

[superman]

Jazz and DnB/Juungle are by far the most fun music style to play for me as a drummer!

[joedonnellan]

Jojo - you are to me what Tony Williams was to you. Thank you for sharing this documentary! You should bring Nerve out to Colorado in the USA, I will help promote and find accomodations; there are plenty of hippie festivals out here, especially in the summer!

[ropy]

he is so wise and humble, he easily rises above many greats in the whole world of musicians. that attitude with what he is playing is what should be thought in music schools. he might play electronic stuff but he is as jazz as it gets !

[carpedei_]

Thank you so much for uploading this! Such an inspiring documentary about a guy that is really into the Geist of our daily world.

[michaelkozma]

I remember seeing you on a VHS tape on the TV in Guitar Center in 1998. It utterly blew my mind.

It changed my life in the way I taught myself drums.. I tirelessly tried to mimic your use of drum and bass phrases and the way I approached writing soundscapes and percussive expressions in my own music. Being you live in NYC I hope I get to meet you someday and say thank you.

[aljohnno]

A very special time to see a genius in our time like this operate beyond a god given talent....wow

[RadovanBrtko]

What a legend! True innovator and genius who's been pushing music in its purest art form far and beyond over the last few decades...I feel privileged to have been at that gig in London back in 2015.

[flavy]

That´s one of the best ideas..and what´s lacking of music from today....
Make music a real experience..for listeners too!

[jmetalskinz]

A true artist in every aspect of his playing.

[kleinefreiheit]

Such a documentary states how important is the environoment in wich you grew up, to become the person you are. Talent is the base for everything, but travelling, having a family which supports you and in the end having the right means gives you the chance to become a "big" as Jo jo Mayes is.

[SupersonicChip]

Wonderful documentary...it truly shows the human touch and mind in process....when he speaks, or plays or observes...Very well done!

[skinkpaj]

THIS was the most epic docummentary I've seen!
So fucking inspiring and totally amazing...

I saw him for the first time in Sweden last year, it was totally mind blowing to see him play!
After all years studying his playing, every video I saw of him, every new song from Nerve I heard... and now suddenly standing right infront of him talking and sharing some card magic tricks after the show?!... I couldn't believe it, it was so unreal. A true living legend, I'll never forget that day!

Thank you!

[jeffyneedsanap]

Great documentary...Jojo is so ahead of his time man. Much respect!