Thanks for watching and you can see more reaction videos by clicking the link kzread.info/head/PLyHz4jdq4yOf808oJj8P_GwRnZOLcKgng Don't forget to give me your suggestion for another song for a reaction video.

@ricardosimoes4446

2 жыл бұрын

U should react to dream theater, u would like it 👍🌠 great reaction btw

The reason Larnell was able to learn this on the journey to the session is quite simple: He's from another planet. It's a very long journey.

@bobcieslinski

2 жыл бұрын

You said it.

@icejr1970

2 жыл бұрын

@@bobcieslinski Larnell is on a whole different level... I'm a former Band Director and have played drums for 41 years.... I am very envious. Every time I watch him I learn something new.

@BobSaint

2 жыл бұрын

Whole band had like 2 weeks to learn all of the compositions.

@PZMaTTy

2 жыл бұрын

Genious comment

@taborondrums

2 жыл бұрын

Finally an explanation that makes sense

And that keyboardist losing his mind is a 4 time Grammy winner. Shaun Martin

@xodiaq

2 жыл бұрын

He’s up to six now!

@lostwalter

2 жыл бұрын

no, the keyboardist losing his mind is Cory Henry!

@renzoschraven

2 жыл бұрын

@@lostwalter no, we're talking about the other guy :)

@VladimirM88

2 жыл бұрын

@@lostwalter Cory Henry is the one doing the solo. Shaun is the one getting impressed. We can say both are losing their minds, understandably.

@StuzRoz

Жыл бұрын

No malice, just constructive criticism - you talk way too much and pause way way too much. Talk over the song sometimes and for the love of god, stop pausing every 30 seconds to talk for 2 minutes

He didn't just learn this song on the plane ride, he learned the entire album, with the exception of two songs

@bobcieslinski

2 жыл бұрын

Wow

@dh1163

2 жыл бұрын

@@bobcieslinski He's a beast, man. Great drummer and a really great guy. You should look up some of his videos where he reacts to kids covering his performance of different songs!

@lisabuckner243

2 жыл бұрын

😳

@edwardpark247

2 жыл бұрын

I found this vid from looking for Larnell's youtube vids... one was a reaction to Metallica's Enter the Sandman

Yeah, so for this recording, the band was in the Netherlands, and the drummer who was scheduled to play on this album got sick, so they called up Larnell, and he flew over from the US like the day before, so he had to learn the whole album by listening to the tunes on the plane.(Snarky Puppy is kind of like a large family with many players that are on-call for the group.) You probably noticed that there is no sheet music, as they basically worked out the arrangements as a group during the week or so leading up to the recording session. Oh, and it's a live recording session (as many of their records are), so the audience is actually there for the recording session; it's a little different than a concert. It would totally be awesome to attend something like that, and I don't know if you noticed, but there's also a string quartet there--they didn't play on this tune, obviously, but they play on some of the other tunes from the album. There's a KZread video of the making of We Like It Here (album title) which is an interesting inside look at how a band like this operates. i would simply summarize this as a jazz-pop big band tune in 5, with solo sections and a shout chorus at the end. Cory Henry has gone on to form his own band called Cory Henry and the Funk Apostles. Worth checking out for sure. Also worth checking out is newer Snarky Puppy, particularly the Tiny Desk concert. Soo gritty and nasty. Cheers! 😀

@bobcieslinski

2 жыл бұрын

Some great things you added here to the discussion Eliot. Thanks for sharing all of this.

@axelg5

2 жыл бұрын

Larnell flew from Canada, he's from Toronto, where he teaches drums at Humber College

Band teacher "I feel like this is the calm before the storm," Me "Sips coffee"

The splash cymbal on the snare drum is a common funk/soul trick to approximate hand claps. You need a fairly thin small cymbal, cheap trashy things work best, and hit it across the bow with the shaft of the stick. This was not the first time Larnell played this song. They did a week of sessions and there are several alternate takes out there on-line. So by this performance they had felt out the song. How Cory was able to anticipate the later horn lines in his improvisation. He's creating something that will lead into something he knows will happen. Homework for teacher: As mentioned below, the horn solos were odes to the Brecker Brothers, both in playing style and the effects. Michael Breckers use of chorus/doubler over his Coltrane inspired riffs, and Randy Brecker taking a cue from Miles with the wah pedal on the trumpet. Look into the Breckers, everything from the early Dreams album and NYC, to Some Skunk Funk and other Heavy Metal Bebop, on though their Return of the Brecker Brother album. Much of the foundation for what Michael League is creating here. Also, as mentioned below, the early solo synth solo tone is classic Chick Corea and many of the musical devices are straight out of Spain. In the last part of Cory's solo, the tritone arpeggios with portamento and the stringy synth patch are classic Keith Emerson. Check out the first take improvised synth solo on ELP's Lucky Man. The first time a Moog was used on a pop or modern record. Then any of Keith's other work, you can clearly hear that influence coming though Cory here.

@bobcieslinski

2 жыл бұрын

Wow you know your stuff and I’m with you in your assessments. Nice job!

@simonpetersonmusic

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for clearing things up a bit, I understand that for some people a lot of the things he talks about are new and cool, but if you have actually studied, played or just listened to jazz it´s not as exiting. I think much of what he said was great but there are definitely things that did not get enough attention and vice versa. I would for example bring up the metric modulation and the influences Steve Kirby explained above.

@rollomaughfling380

5 ай бұрын

The Doors, The Monkees and the Beatles had all used Moog synths on pop recordings well before ELP released _Lucky Man._ Not to mention Wendy Carlos, who made an entire album of Bach music performed on a Moog that hit the top Ten on the US album charts.

I just remembered that David Bruce did a full transcription and complete composer's analysis of Cory Henry's solo; it's fantastic and in the weeds in an awesome way. Adam Neely made a prediction that that solo is going to be one of the most influential solos of our generation, and I'm going to have to agree.

@bobcieslinski

2 жыл бұрын

Adam knows his stuff and I would have to agree with him. That solo was off the charts. Thanks for watching!

On the bit at the end where it sounds like the horn section is following the lick that Cory is playing, I actually think its sort of the other way round. The horn licks are all written out and played absolutely perfectly by that ridiculous horn section, then Cory knows their part so well that he knows what licks to improvise in his breaks between the horn bits that fit perfectly in. Either way, this is just wizardry from everyone involved!

@bobcieslinski

2 жыл бұрын

Amazing either way and so much fun to listen to. Thanks !

@xodiaq

2 жыл бұрын

You are correct! In the full doc of this session Mike League says the horn section is basically the only set who gets anything written out ahead of time.

@edwardpark247

2 жыл бұрын

@@xodiaq amazing

One of the finest live studio recordings of this century. How coold you not be blown away. It defies commentary. So awesome.

@bobcieslinski

Жыл бұрын

For sure Sarah. These guys are all beasts. Their new stuff is pretty awesome too. I’ve done a couple from their new album.

Oh boy. And off we go! I’ve seen a bunch of reactions to Lingus but I never get tired of them! Lol! Definitely check out the rest of this project from Snarky Puppy. Every song is amazing.

@bobcieslinski

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words. What a great group and song. So much fun to watch.

@boudebond

2 жыл бұрын

@@bobcieslinski Great reaction. Next I would suggest "What about me?"

"Everybody is doing their own little solo here": That's what polyrhythms do to you. Michael League is a genius composer.

Lewis didn't just learn this song on the 7-hour flight; he learned the entire set. And you should listen to the whole album. It's amazing.

U rlly brought an educational and unique perspective to a reaction of this song. Ive seen so many of these but I think you pointed out the most things in the video that you found interesting. Great reaction

@bobcieslinski

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks I appreciate the kind words and you watching.

Larnell, extremely talented drummer.. if he isn’t the best I’ve seen he’s definitely top 3 best drummers.

@Carter-rv5nx

2 жыл бұрын

And a really nice guy as well. Truly a gentle giant!

@joshuaburgin5995

2 жыл бұрын

Of all time. Top three. Peart Carey Lewis

@joshuaburgin5995

2 жыл бұрын

And they are all ties

@MrCrazyjoe259

2 жыл бұрын

@@joshuaburgin5995 Gavin Harrison? :D

@ryanphelan6861

2 жыл бұрын

Antonio pat Metheny group, in lines of dejonhette, established legends living , Nate Smith has his style, larnell for this free a band almost like yellow jackets style is perfect and is talent worthy, of modern tony Williams, philly jo, art Blakey, max roach all potential and humility in world all have their niche. Well is deep : ) seeing Cory around my bday huge fan, so too chick, Keith Jarrett, Oscar Peterson, joe zawinul, monk, bud Powell, God-art Tatum. These guys are musicians not drummers, keyboards, bass etc depth and innovation is there. Antonio Sanchez of pat Metheny group is really absurd. Larnell pulls from so many influences rhythmic and percussive and harmonic musicianship👏 , these songs are not like trying to play songs written by PM with pat and Dave Holland and Michael brecker though. Those are songs like monk that write with such melodic structure and changes they become standards can play them million different ways. This is ridiculous can't wait to see Cory!! his tribute to Melvin crispell , and then chick Correa at blue note playing Spain w/townsley🔥🎶🙏

I came across this reaction and it might be an unpopular take but I like the fact that you are pausing so often to EXPLAIN what is going on and why this song is so special. There are plenty of reactions that play the song through to take it in along with the listeners but I like the technical analysis. 🤓

@bobcieslinski

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Netizens Arrest. Thanks for the kind words and for understanding why I stop and point things out. I have over 40 years of music experience that allows me to share what I know musically with people.

@netizensarrest4241

Жыл бұрын

@@bobcieslinski Keep up the great content. Just did a circle back to Lingus reactions and was looking for the one I commented on with the deeper analysis.

@bobcieslinski

Жыл бұрын

@@netizensarrest4241 thanks so much for thr kind words!

I am completely amazed at the level or proficiency that you have to get to on your instrument and then take it all “in the moment” and have a genuine musical/spiritual conversation between all, audience included. The other-worldly “talk” between Corey and Larnell is a pure example of improvisation. They were pure emotion, in the moment kinda talking there. Once in a lifetime performance

@bobcieslinski

2 жыл бұрын

I agree with you in the once in a lifetime. Wow!

Something about people reacting to this song in particular never gets old to me. There's so much to learn from everyone's reactions given their background. 9:59 "lets see what happens" ...

Im here for the "woah, that's a FUNKY GROOVE" reaction 😆 Gets em every time 😎

The first time I heard these guys I thought this sounded like some of the stuff I heard from North Texas State One O'Clock Lab Band. Michael League was at NSTU and started this group because he was concerned he wasn't good enough to make it into the One O'Clock Lab. This is great stuff. Hank Levy used to write stuff like this where the horns had a Soli that traded with a soloist. You should introduce your students to stuff like Return to Forever with Chick Corea. I heard his influence all over Corey Henry's solo. BTW, the guy who took his headphones off watching the solo is a five time Grammy Keyboardist Shaun Martin. The horns sounded like they were emulating the Brecker Brothers who used these type effects on their early 70s albums. Please share with your students. My band director loved Bill Evans, but I never understood why and he really never explained. Now I am almost 60 I love Bill Evans, Coltrane and the whole Miles era. There is so much great music out there.

@swan4163

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, those are some Sick Chick Licks(TM) by Cory Henry. lol It's UNT now and no longer NTSU.

@bobcieslinski

2 жыл бұрын

Those are some great observations. Thanks for sharing all of that. I actually saw the lab band live at Slippery Rock University a few years back. They were outstanding.

@brianbatie6650

2 жыл бұрын

Chick Corea's chord motions, Jan Hammer's attack sound and rhythmic precision, George Duke's bends and two-handed work, Herbie Hancock's/McCoy Tyner's chromaticism, I hear all of these influences in Cory Henry. That's what the best do, they take in the knowledge of masters who came before, combine them, and synthesize a new level of performance. I'd love to be the bassist with such a group, but alas, my pockets are far too shallow!!!

Larnell Lewis is the drummer's name. And he didn't learn just that tune on his flight to this recording. He learned ALL the material they played at this session on that flight. ALL OF IT. And that's just... I don't know what that is. There are no words to describe this brother's level of skill and knowledge of his instruments.

@bobcieslinski

2 жыл бұрын

Man the dude is a beast. The skills he has are off the charts. No one learns like that. He’s exceptional. Thanks for watching!

13:24. . "Doin what THAT guy did. . " THAT guy has won FIVE Grammy's. . . And when someone like that takes off his headphones, gets up and walks away like "I can't compete with *THAT!* ) You know it's GOOD playing!

@bobcieslinski

2 жыл бұрын

That’s funny. When a guy like that does that you know it was unbelievable. Thanks Richard for thr info !

I have watched atleast a dozen 'Lingus' reactions and yours was by far the best. I was first introduced to this video about 5 years ago and it reminded me a lot of Chic Corea in regards to the composition and energy. My first reaction to the friend that shared this masterpiece with me was along the lines that 'not a note out of place nor a note too many'. Perfection! I subscribed and looking forward to watching more of your channel.

@bobcieslinski

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom for thr kind words! The Chic Corea reference is a great one!

I’ve watched about 20 reactions to this, and you’re basically the first who points out the juxtaposition of simple over complex. You hear these simple, fun fills while underneath things get intricate and then you have solos where they sort of lock in and hold the rhythm and pass it off again. I love how different people take different things away from this one song! You might love the doc they filmed around recording this! kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z6Rp1aeep9a_frA.html

@bobcieslinski

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rob I appreciate the comment! It is a blast to listen to these guys just the way it is all arranged and then the individual skill on top of all that. Just amazing!

Your analysis just added so much to my enjoyment of the piece. Thanks so much!

@bobcieslinski

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim I appreciate it!

Does anyone else hear a little of Chick Corea’s “Spain” in the keyboard solo? Nice tribute to the best.

@bobcieslinski

2 жыл бұрын

I’m gonna go back and check that out. That would be cool for sure. Chick Corea is a god in the jazz world. Thanks for the info spiderbass65.

Recorded in the main room of a studio, you’ve probably noticed by now that NO ONE IS READING. 🤯 The only sheet music is in front of the string players, who are not part of the regular band, just hired for the gig. Everyone else plays from memory. Unbelievable.

@bobcieslinski

2 жыл бұрын

Yep I noticed that but that is common for most groups like this. It still is amazing that they can keep track of all of that and not miss anything.

Thanks for the reaction. I watch all the reactions I possibly can to this song, so that, with every new reaction, I am blown away, all over again!

@bobcieslinski

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting Mohit! That’s a great way of looking at it.

Fantastic analysis, man. What an incredible song, and an incredible group. I love the way they start off the groove in 5/4... for these level musicians, everything just flows from meter to meter.

@bobcieslinski

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks I appreciate the kind words. They are so smooth and amazing. So easy to watch and enjoy

You have a lot of really great observations. I do wish that you would stop the video much less often, though. Part of what makes this song fantastic is the way the momentum and energy builds, and every time you stop the video, you take away that momentum.

@bobcieslinski

2 жыл бұрын

I agree with you about taking the momentum away but there are some things worth pointing out. I do hold back as much as I can though. Thanks for the input.

@Jim-dz9wk

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Pauses the solos to say “I like that effect” Notes that Corey’s solo is special, proceeds to pause it to say “the camera work is good”. Really worth pointing that out…

@raphahollanda861

2 жыл бұрын

I felt that too many times through the video, although after listening to this song a lot through the past couple years some of those pauses somehow intensified my own analysis and admiration for their work. Some reacting creators speak during the performance and that sometimes, when well mixed, would be a good solution for the quick pauses that can really become annoying when you're grooving with the song and want to keep it going.

@segfault_000

2 жыл бұрын

I agree with this completely, I watch a fair amount of reaction videos and I couldn't make it through this one. The volume levels should be locked in so that short commentary can just be done over the video as it's playing.

@elibrown6387

2 жыл бұрын

@@bobcieslinski I agree and would suggest backing the song up a few seconds so you can at least hear what you're pointing and what it's leading to together

I realize I'm late to this discussion and nobody will likely see this comment... But I've seen 400+ life musical acts in my day and Snarky Puppy remains in my top 3 live experiences of my entire life. Utterly thrilling. I don't have enough words to praise them. ✨ 🤘

@bobcieslinski

Жыл бұрын

They are amazing! I love them so amazing. Top notch musicians.

Yes Bobby! Great reaction as usual 🔥🔥🔥

@bobcieslinski

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jake!

He learnt the whole album on the plane! Incredible

@bobcieslinski

2 жыл бұрын

I know right. Some people can just do that. Wow

I love how absolutely every one of your off the cuff remarks are what a supportive teacher would say to a student. Wholesome!

@bobcieslinski

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks you so much! You made my day! I really appreciate it.

I think people walking by the room would definitely still hear the live instruments being played 😂 Always love your reactions

@bobcieslinski

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matthew I appreciate the kind words.

The meter changes are killin’! Bass player Michael League is a damned genius! Larnell Lewis came into the band just a day before the the session! A lot of the audience are musicians that will be used on other tracks on the CD. The horn section is trading eights! Cory is a beast!

@bobcieslinski

2 жыл бұрын

Great summation to thr point and accurate all around.

The bass player, leader of the band Michael League is a very cool guy, he signed one of my students bass guitar before became super popular about eight years ago! he's a big advocate for music education as well!!

@bobcieslinski

2 жыл бұрын

That’s pretty cool! Sounds like a great guy and awesome that he loves music education. My favorite thing.

What's wild to me is that they made a 5/4 so insanely groovable and digestible, you can barely even notice. Even someone like my dad, who usually really doesn't like odd time signatures, was just grooving like it was nothing, because of how effortless they all are

@bobcieslinski

2 жыл бұрын

Insane right?

During 2008-16, Snarky Puppy recorded 6 albums with an audience and cameras in the room. The two Family Dinner albums had the band playing with friends, with Lalah Hathaway's mind-blowing "Something" from Family Dinner -Volume 1 winning the 2013 Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance, and Jacob Collier's "Don't You Know" is also a stunner. "Sylva" with the Metropole Orkest won the 2016 Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album (their first of 3 in that category).

@bobcieslinski

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael for the great info ! Also for thr great suggestions!

As a Drummer, I am surprised you didn't mention the different meters used in the song.

@bobcieslinski

10 ай бұрын

Sometimes I do sometimes I don’t. I think most people aren’t interested but sometimes the music warrants mentioning it. Thanks for the comment.

Love how the look on your face just remains at "blown away" for the remainder 😅

@bobcieslinski

Жыл бұрын

Thanks this was an amazing song and these guys are world class musicians. All of them.

Finally! Absolutely love your interpretation of the song and no words can ever describe how amazing snarky puppy is. Loved it!

@bobcieslinski

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words!

That was mind-blowing!

Now... listen to this same song performed live with Chris Potter doing a huge sax solo in place of Cory's keyboard solo. It's incredible as well. You can find the video on KZread.

@bobcieslinski

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Matt you got my attention. I haven’t listened to much of Chris Potter other than what shows up in Bob Reynolds videos. I will check it out you’ve got me curious. Thanks!

2:48 it's so simple but the groove is in 10/4 (or 5/4 or 10/8, whatever). Pretty unusual metric for funk. So glued together that you don't even notice.

I am pretty shure that that "performance hall" is the Kytopia studios in the city of Utrecht in the Netherlands. These studio's don't exist anymore, I think. There is also a documentary video about the making of these recordings.

First time watching your channel, and I had to pick Snarky Puppy! As a Grade 5 trumpet player that plays in a traditional British brass band, the trumpet players in this video just blow me away with their speed and precision. Something to aspire to!

@bobcieslinski

Жыл бұрын

Wow that’s great you play trumpet. It’s a hard one. Gotta really develop those chops and it sounds like you have. Yeah these guys blow me away. They are all beasts.

What is extra cool about the live audience is that you can tell who is/isn't in the band depending on the color of the headphones. Red headphones were for all the band members, and black were for audience members.

@bobcieslinski

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks LesPaulManiacIV for the info!

Ah yes. Snarky Puppy Lingus react viewers, here we meet again.

Awesome reaction vid.

@bobcieslinski

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Edward!

Thank you for this. I'm not a musician, but I adore Snarky Puppy. I don't understand technically, but my ears 'get it.' This is one of my favorite pieces - and a favorite band. It may not be "catchy" in a cliche sense, but these musical sequences replay in my ears often. Just glorious.

@bobcieslinski

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words and comments Aurora! They are truly gifted musicians.

the drummer learn the entire set in a 7:30h flight... Awesome!!

I know someone has already said this, but the bass player is the leader of this band: Michael League. This is just amazing: Snarky Puppy.

@bobcieslinski

Жыл бұрын

Yes Michael is an incredible composer arranger and bass player. I love his work.

My first time here. Your comments were spot on and guided us deeper into the music.

@bobcieslinski

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeffrey for the kind words!

i appreciated your insight. That's why we all watch reaction video's to snarky puppy, to see peoples mind blown, and hear their educated reactions. ignore the people saying there are too many interruptions, they shouldn't be watching reaction videos. They should watch the original video if they want to listen to the song uninterrupted!

@bobcieslinski

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words James and for watching! I really appreciate it!

I didn't know it until last night, I've had signed up for one of the horn player's online courses, and I was like damn let me get cracking with his lessons

Hi Bob, new subscriber here. I really enjoyed your (actual) reactions to this song, it really shows your excitement about the music which is awesome. If possible, try to record a reaction to Shofukan by this guys. It's from this same show/album and I'm positive you'll enjoy that one, maybe as much as Lingus.

@bobcieslinski

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words Sergio.

The musicianship in Snarky Puppy is just insane.

@bobcieslinski

Жыл бұрын

It sure is.

17:39 The horn lines were written and worked out previously. Corey is doing the answering here.

Actually, Larnell had played this song before with the band, this and one other track he already knew. The rest he learned on the plane ride over to the gig, and had a brief rehearsal with the guys before they recorded everything. This was recorded at Kytopia Studios, Utrecht, Netherlands, with a live crowd in there. Everybody is on headphones.

@bobcieslinski

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info!

@buddystewart2020

2 жыл бұрын

@@bobcieslinski ...You're welcome.

Every band teacher should play this for there class.

@mgbasinski

2 жыл бұрын

with the score!

@bobcieslinski

2 жыл бұрын

You are right it would blow their minds.

@mgbasinski

2 жыл бұрын

@@bobcieslinski $19. That's the cost of each SP tune on their website / online store. Cool stuff - I've bought a bunch of them (to study or to make big band arrangements).

@copperlobo2536

2 жыл бұрын

@@bobcieslinski yes it would, but more importantly maybe 1 out of 100 might be inspired enough to make better changes in there life. That's the power of music.

Appreciate the reaction. Very nice.

@bobcieslinski

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ray!

You have a special gift for pausing at exactly the wrong moments.

@bobcieslinski

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks J! I do have a gift wish I didn’t but I guess I have to roll with it.

Yes, Larnell Lewis, the drummer, learned this on the plane ride they say haha. He doesn't get in the pocket, the pocket comes to him. I'm a drummer myself

@bobcieslinski

2 жыл бұрын

Hey cool you are a drummer Caleb. My son is too. It blows my mind that Larnell can do that. I honestly think drummers in general learn faster than most. Just the way their brains are wired from playing drums makes a huge difference.

If you like Bob Reynolds, he’s got a fantastic solo on Outlier- also by Snarky Puppy and on the same album.

There is a documentary on this recording session with a lot of the players relating how the sessions were put together.

@davidmejia7908

2 жыл бұрын

Here is a link to part of the full album documentary with the interviews (kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z6Rp1aeep9a_frA.html)

I watched someone completely analyze the keyboard solo. I still have absolutely no idea what he's doing. But it sounds amazing.

Lewis is a beast. Obviously so is Henry lol

couldn't wait for your reaction to cory henry's solo! 👍 you noticed how he was playing the melody on two different keybords (i think with the left hand reversed- i'm no musician/ heard it from another lingus-reactor)

@bobcieslinski

2 жыл бұрын

He’s a beast and there are a ton of players In This group who qualify for that title.

Check out Deantown by Vulfpeck. You absolutely won’t be disappointed by the groove - the bass player is wild

@bobcieslinski

2 жыл бұрын

I’ll check them out thanks!

Recorded October 2013 Studio Kytopia Studios, Utrecht, Netherlands

I am so happy....all of you musicians were BORN, I really do. I love you guy's parents, for birthing such amazing musician specialists into this mundane world of hell. Life became tolerable from just experiencing this intricate musicianship and master class contribution. I don't understand why music does to the brain and spirit as it does. But I NEED it and can't balance out my life without it. It's another language another form of LOVING someone if thee creators want it to be. For my mental health.....please stay safe and healthy.

@bobcieslinski

2 жыл бұрын

Well said Truth Hunter !

The main people in this group come from North Texas State University. They have one of the best jazz programs in the country.

@bobcieslinski

2 жыл бұрын

You are so right Roger. Some real beasts have come out of there.

Nice Reaction, Keep the Snarky Puppy reacts coming!!! I also recommend take a look into the Zildjian live with Larnell Lewis and the Zildjian live with JD Beck (Or generally anything from JD Beck he is insane.)! Also I highly recommend getting into Jacob Collier!

@bobcieslinski

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! I love this group and there are more songs that have been requested.

Nicely done. And I appreciated your comments on the music. I'd like to see your reaction to What About Me? from this same recording session.

@bobcieslinski

2 жыл бұрын

Band Director Reacts to Snarky Puppy What About Me? kzread.info/dash/bejne/hYZ6scejhKbTeJc.html

@bobcieslinski

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words Jason!

You're the first person I know who calls this simple 😂

@bobcieslinski

2 жыл бұрын

Simple little Melodies that create an overall complex song.

Two things... I think the saxophone and trumpet were both being run through effects on their initial solos - it wasn't some special throat manipulation by the sax player. I also disagree that the horns were mimicking the keyboard licks during Cory's solo. It's obvious that all of those unison horn licks were written. That said - your reaction was refreshingly in-depth. Most Lingus 'reaction' videos I've seen are just people staring wide-eyed into the camera with their jaws on the floor :-)

@bobcieslinski

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info on the effects. I appreciate you sharing that and for the kind words on the reaction. Also that’s too funny with the staring wide mouthed. I can understand it though. These guys are beasts.

@mgbasinski

2 жыл бұрын

The horn soli on the outro are indeed all written out. You can buy the mini-score for this (and everything else on We Like It Here and many other SP records), they sell on their online store ($19 apiece). I've bought a dozen or more, some just to study, and have done big-band arrangements of 8 or so - super fun stuff!

An important lesson for aspiring jazz musicians, how to play in 5/4, or 10/8 in a 4/4/ or 6/8 world, and still have the audience do the "bobblehead groove" and make the stank face!

@bobcieslinski

2 жыл бұрын

Great one Brian!

Cory Henry is a beast🙌🏾😹 those guys are The Avengers

@bobcieslinski

2 жыл бұрын

For sure. I like the comparison. I’m also a big Marvel and super hero fan. Thanks for that!

The keyboard solo sound is very close to what Chick Corea used in Return To Forever.

About all the people with headphones: each track on this DVD/album was recorded in a single live take. That's a paying audience there around the edges of the space! If you watch the other videos from the album you can see the band members wearing different clothes: they took the best take of each song from a series of concert days, all of which were recorded.

@bobcieslinski

2 жыл бұрын

Wow what a concept right. Thanks for thr info and for watching!

I can't figure why I gave this review a thumbs down. I just changed that. Also, my reaction to this particular musical masterpiece remains the same: I hear it/watch it and freakin' cry!!!!

@wh1ppy

Жыл бұрын

Probably from the idiot somewhere in the comments who said he talks too much. Dw I put him in his place 😂

Welcome to the Lingus appreciation crew

@bobcieslinski

2 күн бұрын

So appreciated. Wow!!!

I have seen this vid tens of times. Also seen them several times.

@bobcieslinski

2 жыл бұрын

I hope they come around to my area. I would love to see them now. You are lucky Barry.

@garagespiders

2 жыл бұрын

They have a very large volume of work on KZread. Saw them for free in a park in Los Gatos California one time. Most recently saw them at the Paramount in Oakland about a month or two ago.

@garagespiders

2 жыл бұрын

They are starting to tour again I'm not sure where you're located.

And remember, they don't write anything down. Everything is learned by ear, sometimes 3-4 songs in one day.

@bobcieslinski

Жыл бұрын

That’s crazy isn’t it Lars. But they are on a whole other level.

Susanne Rosmolen and Bill Laurance in the same at the same time room is too much beauty.

This guy is the real Terence Fletcher

@bobcieslinski

2 жыл бұрын

Lol

Larnell Lewis (drummer) was a late fill-in for this session, he learned the entire set on the plane ride to the studio (Netherlands?). Yeah, that cymbal sitting on top of the drum...sounds like a more washed out China Type.

@bobcieslinski

2 жыл бұрын

It’s unreal how someone can learn like that and sound that good. It’s impressive.

@Trapper50cal

2 жыл бұрын

@@bobcieslinski Eidetic Memory, I'm guessing...

@jl_woodworks

2 жыл бұрын

@@Trapper50cal Eidetic memory is really really rare. It's most likely a highly trained and very talented brain. Pattern recognition and experience I guess.

16:14 It does sound like a new song but the really cool thing is that it is still based on the same ostinato that the previous section was based on.

@bobcieslinski

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it’s so interesting and awesome. Thanks for watching!

You should react to either Sweet Victory from Spongebob or the beginning of Soul Pixar movie

@bobcieslinski

2 жыл бұрын

I know the songs you are suggesting and both are excellent.

The keyboard player Corey Henry learned to play the organ in church as a kid. Check out a short clip called "Tribute to Melvin Crispell" by him on KZread. It's amazing.

@bobcieslinski

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for info Mike! Cory is on a whole other planet. That dude is amazing and then some.

You should see some of the other solos and songs these guys have done.

FYI- Everybody is listening to a live mix with headphones. This is the Kytopia Studio/venue in Utrecht Netherlands. Don't think it is open anymore. They did a lot of these types of performances if you are interested. Also note- The keyboardist who is hands-over-face, shaking his head at Cory Henry's solo, actually has 6 grammy's himself haha Obvious supergroup

@bobcieslinski

2 жыл бұрын

Wow great info Caleb! Thanks fo sharing all of that. It really says something about Cory’s playing.

When you say the horn section was back there are back already way before

Larnell Lewis is truly one of a kind drummer! I-😄-I So musical, laid back and so cool!

@bobcieslinski

2 жыл бұрын

You are so right Rich. His sight reading ability is off the charts.

Corey has a Hammond behind him as well

Larnell Lewis the drummer learned the whole album on the plane ride to this session

@bobcieslinski

2 жыл бұрын

That’s just crazy right. Thanks!

I STRONGLY suggest you react to The Curtain by Snarky Puppy. Completely mindblowing

@bobcieslinski

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks I will.

Corey Henry , what in the world!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@bobcieslinski

2 жыл бұрын

Yep for sure!

Bob. You need to check out The Contortionist. Particularly the songs Language I and Language II (they kinda go together on the album). Not sure if the vocals will throw you off. But the arrangement is awesome.

@bobcieslinski

2 жыл бұрын

I will check it out thanks for suggesting them.