When I was 16-17, I used to get so demotivated with this kind of videos as they hit hard in my self confidence and my low abilities in music. Now I feel so grateful to have the opportunity to enjoy this kind of marvelous experience, and they now motivate me a lot. I used to think I was never going to be “as good as them”, now I think “I want to see how near I can reach them while enjoying the process”. Music not only give you joy, can also heal you and make you a “better you”.

@calvinrothguitar

8 ай бұрын

well said!👏

@muradaliyev9944

8 ай бұрын

Same here, started learning to play bass a little over 2 years ago at the age of 33 and I can't tell you how many times I've sat in my living room staring at that bass in the corner thinking "why am I even bothering", "what, are you going to become a bass player all of a sudden now?", but looking back, I'm so glad that I trusted the process and didn't give up. Personally, the video that hit me the hardest in that sense was Jaco's famous interview with Jerry Jemmott, I still remember how empty I felt after watching the whole thing for the first time realizing how much behind I was at this thing and how much there still was for me to learn yet. Obviously, I would never be able to match Jaco's level even if I started at 3 years old and I'm still nowhere the level that I aspire to be at, but my point is, today, thankfully I no longer feel that way when I'm watching some great bass player doing his/her thing, instead just like you said, my mindset has now shifted from that of a competition/race to "this thing sounds amazing, let me give it a try" and I just get totally lost in the process of refining all those little nuances that makes something sound great. The great thing is the improvement comes as an added bonus on its own, I don't worry about being better than anyone anymore. What a beatuful journey this really is!

@stefanherkenrath8639

8 ай бұрын

That´s the spirit!

@b1_ferg

2 ай бұрын

❤ this

@markdavis4754

2 ай бұрын

As long as you never stop challenging your self you will only get better

Wow, and this is for free on the youtube. We truly live in the great times.

@jamesmanning7640

4 жыл бұрын

Ah fuck you Jinxed us haha, jkjk

@muchosmasfrijoles

3 жыл бұрын

would be even greater times if the musicians in the video could be getting some form of payment for all their hard work that we now get to watch for free

@stoneminbass

3 жыл бұрын

true

I just cried a river just by listening to this, I don't quite understand what happened, but this was probably one of the most happiest moments of my life, I'm incredibly grateful for music itself and these messengers of music.

This is awesome. Let's all make "Continuum" a more frequently played standard. It really deserves to be played more. Jaco Pastorius was one Hell of a composer. R.I.P. maestro.

The way Michael switches flawlessly from melodic ideas to counterpoint with Henry and supporting in a traditional bass sense is mind blowing. The kind of musicianship that comes only from love

@marshalleckert5784

3 жыл бұрын

Beautifully said.

@colinstewart3699

2 жыл бұрын

Yep

@r0binho386

Жыл бұрын

6:30-6:33 Amen to that dude. Great comment.

@ironnwine12

4 ай бұрын

He truly understands

@rafaelsantana4905

4 ай бұрын

He's one of the best composers and arrangers of our time, so I just think he's composing and arranging in real time whenever he's playing

I play music casually and for my own enjoyment. I used to have dreams of becoming a professional, but I knew that I didn’t really have the talent for it after being exposed to peers my age who were miles ahead of me but still struggling to make it in the industry. When I watch something like this, it makes me so incredibly happy.. sometimes when I’m playing I get that feeling of freedom, like I’m merging with the music. I can only imagine what guys with their level of skill and talent and musicianship feel like when they’re playing! If I had one wish, it would be to know what that’s like. Must be the best feeling in the world.

@vmzneves

4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful words, bro!

@carterpaul2688

3 жыл бұрын

It is

@ShazShaun

3 жыл бұрын

Music is about feeling good, even if you could play 4 notes throughout a 5 minute song... do you really think playing so many notes and keeping in time can ever beat a feel good moment? No way😂 Just get your buddies and jam 4-5 songs that has 4 notes in them.. believe me, if those notes make you feel good, you don’t need anything else...

@patrickrendslargent6044

3 жыл бұрын

talent doesn't make you good at music, dedication and work do

@brianmi40

3 жыл бұрын

Hard to believe you haven't actually touched on the feeling enough to know what it is like... That's one of the things I've found in my pursuits: I've reached at least enough of a level to experience that "merging with" feeling... I've written/played just enough of a handful of musical notes to know what it is, or made just enough chess moves to know what a international grandmaster feels like. So I would say YOU DO know what it's like, that "merging"... The difference is that they get it a much larger percentage of the time from their investment and ability to create.

music is a gift from God.

This song is like being lost in space with 4 minutes of air left. And as you listen to it you flash back to some of the best times of your life.

I just want somebody someday to look at me the way Cory Henry looks at Michael League.

@DrivingDunkShot

7 жыл бұрын

Patrick Zopff . I just want someone to look at me the way Michael league looks at Cory Henry.

@QuetherV

5 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@neocollective

5 жыл бұрын

LOL...the kid inside Cory is the one you see looking like that, look out for his videos playing as a 5-6 year old, had the same expression...plus the kid was mind-blowing

@ianmoore5502

5 жыл бұрын

@@neocollective that kid still shows himself in surprising moments

@ZERGG0

4 жыл бұрын

@@DrivingDunkShot I just wanna run away if someone will look at me the way Michael league looks at Cory Henry.

Nate... so gentle, yet firm. If I had a kid, I'd totally let Nate babysit. Seems like a good dude.

@frankdurp

8 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 you won the Internet with that comment.....I would too

What I wouldn't give for a trio album from these guys.

@brenttauromusic

8 жыл бұрын

+Pavle Zvekić Hahaha.

@thomaseibl9038

6 жыл бұрын

Oh Yes Please!!! Same here

@colinstewart3699

4 жыл бұрын

Ben Scott was 3yrs not enough time to create trio album ??? Just checking! I come in peace ✌️

@KiraPlaysGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

@@colinstewart3699 Apparently not, not Berklee-funk enough.

I grew up on Weather Report and Return To forever. Michael League and Cory Henry, with Snarky Puppy represent the next step in the evolution of fusion.

@nicktardifbass7

8 жыл бұрын

+Peter Teare Check out the group Kneebody, they've been evolving their own brand of fusion-y stuff since the early 2000's. these two groups have gigged together in the past as well.

I love how Michael keeps looking over at the keyboardist like they are having a "conversation" musically...because that is what it really is. One of hell one too.

@HIDEFSOUND

9 жыл бұрын

dj yng Yup. Silent communication lol. if you watch like 8:10 the looks on corys face are priceless LOL

@brucewickham8630

9 жыл бұрын

dj yng It's all about listening to each other and enjoying each other's company. You're right. It's a conversation between friends. Beautiful.

@Tapepusher

6 жыл бұрын

*of

@ahmindamon

4 жыл бұрын

Best thing about making music!!!!

@Sideybhai

4 жыл бұрын

HAHAHAHA - The best comment ever on KZread

The Rhodes is just absolutely mint on this track! Saw Cory and Mike play with Snarky Puppy a couple weeks back, and man these guys really have it. They are perfect.

I think it's a great lesson for musicians in general. It's amazing how supporting they are to eachother. Nobody is getting in the way of the other, nobody is "overplaying". They are listening to eachother, complementing eachother and always being aware of what each one is doing. And look how much fun they are having! For me that's an example of what a perfect collaboration is.

Man, Nathanial Townsley is just superb. Just superb! He may just be my absolute favorite drummer. This vid is a perfect example of why. He doesn't need to be super flashy. His groove is so smooth, his pocket is so deep, every hit is just so damn tight. I love all the guys who've sat behind the kit with Snarky Puppy, but Nathanial may just be my favorite drummer out there. Such class. Such taste. I'm blown away every time I listen to him.

@l3gendbaap963

2 жыл бұрын

It’s like drumming is as easy for him as breathing

jaco would be so proud

@nemesisinvidia5792

8 жыл бұрын

+Arturo Alfaro Medina - Amazing CONTINUUM in memory of JACO !

@truefilm1556

7 жыл бұрын

Yep! And that's a fretted Fender Precision bass, not a fretless (frets ripped out and fllled-in with resin) Fender Jazz bass like Jaco used! Sounds sweet!

@KylePBass

6 жыл бұрын

Arturo Alfaro Medina who's jaco

@japas

6 жыл бұрын

Jaco Pastorius Kyle, look him up. He was all about this and, on this tune, you can see he influences League's playing style.

@Darktan2112

6 жыл бұрын

Jaco's face would melt

Nathaniel Townsley... so damn musical, fine touch... held this together perfectly

hella bass face.................. i love it!!!! only crazy people play bass with a straight face.

@soopahsoopah

6 жыл бұрын

funny how the best musicians are usually at least a little crazy though...

@zatoichiMiyamoto

3 жыл бұрын

The face of Anthony Jackson and Mick Fleetwood combined.

I cannot stop watching this I keep coming back. The musical conversation between Michael and Cory. The simple and tasteful (respect) playing from Nathaniel!!! One of my favorite jaco songs and they made something so incredible out of it! Fucking insane

I never get tired of watching this video. My favorite Michael league bass solo

Wow! It's so great to hear Jaco's music played my amazing young players like these 3 guys. Is spirit lives on... Thank you! BTW - I love the fact that the bass player sounds nothing like Jaco. He actually found his sound and is on a "league" of his own:)

love Nathaniel Townsley's rhythm on the drums he plays in and out of the pocket very well..very good timing and chops played clean..def a fan of Him..Mike League is a beast on the bass and cory henry I mean come on thats cory the boy is noiccee!!

@georgeariza1749

8 жыл бұрын

where can I get this? is it like a live album or something?

@Wezly

8 жыл бұрын

+Kidd Bill i'm NOICIN' your NOICE.

@Sylla-Cybin

6 жыл бұрын

Michael and Cory have such a connection

that musical oreo !!

@hernanrios4590

9 жыл бұрын

Jack Reilly ja ja ja ja ja ja

@graceisle

9 жыл бұрын

Lolol

@javierorozco2951

7 жыл бұрын

jajajajajaja ! musical oreo jajajajajaja

@arcegajuanjos

6 жыл бұрын

Now I get the oreo! LOL a creamy white guy between two black sweet, solid musicians.

@tjzp

6 жыл бұрын

wtf dude xD

Coming back from 2020. This shit never gets old. Wish I had a cd of it.

The bromance is strong here.

I love how these guys communicate with each other without saying a word. So many times when I play with people they are berried in their music or I just can’t get their attention. All through high school my director told us to listen to the others and blend In with them. It’s a lost art.

This recording of Continuum is unbelievable. What talent amongst three people. This take on the song holds a special place in my heart.

Guys this is very special, and the epitome of the song. Not only does the harmonic arrangement hint at continuity, but here you are playing it together all these years after it was written. Jaco would be enthralled I'm sure. You guys are monster cats.

@Solelova67

5 жыл бұрын

Stewart Gartland and playing it masterfully on a Precision Bass

@edkawalec3360

4 жыл бұрын

Totally agree, this was one of the best renditions of this epic Jaco piece, total monsters! Really loved this, gotta watch again!

@eyelidman09

3 жыл бұрын

Paying your dues to past masters. These guys nailed it and made it look easy - which it isn’t. Respect.🌞🙏🇬🇧🌞

@frigs4715

3 жыл бұрын

Man, if someone could show me a better version of "Continuum" than this (Jaco included), I'd love to hear it

@modulusquantum6455

2 жыл бұрын

@@Solelova67 Fretted...even.

I can confidently say this is my favourite video on youtube. A key factor to the enjoyment of a concert from an audience perspective is visualizing the performers themselves enjoying the music.

@Gregsheff1

9 жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly, it's nice to see Musician's actually enjoying what they are doing!

@GrantJolanta

7 жыл бұрын

right on dude

@l3gendbaap963

2 жыл бұрын

I like the other video of this performance even better, the Creepin’ cover from Stevie Wonder. So gooddd

Can't believe I've been watching this video for almost 10 years already. Still one of my favorites!

The next generation. And I'm sure Jaco would have been bowled over by this fabulous interpretation. Thank you.

@bror31

7 жыл бұрын

"Next"? They've been playing for years, they are THE generation buddy

@mrb4761

2 жыл бұрын

THE CROWD GOES WILD I think you're right - Jaco would have really liked it

my ohhh my..... young dudes killin this 70's gold!!!! Great trio right here.

A cut above most stuff you hear. These boys got it ! Nothing like a P-Bass

I find myself coming back to these 2 recordings every now and then.

@ManelRuivo

6 жыл бұрын

same here

That ride sounds like am walking through time, so expressive

Nathaniel Townsley - Drum monster!

mad props to that guy for not letting facial palsy stop his bass playing career

@sittynine

3 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha!!!

Cant stop watching this. Its just so beautiful in every sense. Im not a big jazz guy but damn, Mike, Cory and Nathaniel all nailed it.

These cats are just smilin' at each other the whole time and I'm sitting right there smilin' along with 'em. Freakin' brilliant!

Cory Henry is probably my favorite player in the Jazz Fusion category next to Chick Corea. Cory's accuracy, timing, and feel are just remarkable and nearly incomparable to anybody's playing because he truly creates his own style the moment he takes a seat behind those keys. Michael League is also a groundbreaking musician. Not only is he a great bass player, but his composition ability and style is quite remarkable. If you purchase the music to Snarky Puppy's "Lingus", you will know what I'm talking about.

Cory Henry sounds like Chick Corea. This is sick guys thanks a lot

@MusicMatic707

10 жыл бұрын

Yeah man. If you haven't yet, watch his 2 part documentary. He mentions that each keyboard has its own sound and should be played as such. He is the epitome of a keyboardist, because his Moog, Rhodes and Hammond all sound different and he is a beast on them all.

Mike shredding some jaco on a P bass is exactly what I needed dog

This is incredible.

That drumming is perfect!

This is why humans were put in the world.

@_v7t

4 жыл бұрын

Ah bro sorry but Humans weren't put in the world

@bignatec1000

4 жыл бұрын

We were put here to glorify God, and we can do that through music

@brianmi40

3 жыл бұрын

Assuming you believe in myths that involve "putting" and are willing to take away the effort that artists like this invest to achieve what they have.

@wearashirt

3 жыл бұрын

@@brianmi40 wow that dichotomized pretty fast

It would be so cool for Jaco to see this..

@ExtravaganTV

8 жыл бұрын

but he's dead.

@BasstherapyJB

8 жыл бұрын

no shit. not in my ears.

@rafaelsantana4905

4 жыл бұрын

He'd beat out the shit of those three guys for sure. We don't know the reason why but he would.

Killer version, nice fender tone.

I love Cory Henry's little Wizard of Oz quote at 7:45 before going straight gospel.

Michael’s line at 7:27-7:30.. you can see how much Cory enjoyed that one!

I could sit with these three lads all day. Just soakin it in.

Definition of smooth, effortless drumming right here folks.

just for the faces, i would enjoy this even with mute on.

@RCLIFTOFFGuy

8 жыл бұрын

LOL!

@lichopin

7 жыл бұрын

yeah~

@kingDevonAlex

7 жыл бұрын

newleo90 hey you rock Man !!!!!!!

@GrantJolanta

7 жыл бұрын

THAT IS SO RIGHT.

@vernellthomas6644

6 жыл бұрын

Exactly! Those faces🤣🤣🤣🤣

This is just magical

The way Nate is just chillin and smilin , staying out of the way of two greats, two brothers. His chops are crazy but he just stays in the background so perfectly and tastefully

the best contiuum since Jaco! Gents, he is proud of you! He must have heard this, since you've performed it in heavenly way!

These guys have such great musical chemistry and and awesome sound - I love the big-ness of Snarky Puppy, but these three really ought to do more trio stuff

WOW!!! This is easily one of my top 3 favorite Jaco tunes, and you guys do a spectacular interpretation of it. I love the way you opened it up so much and gave each band member some room to do their own thing. This is beautiful and I'm sure Jaco would approve!!

Holy mother of jazz. This is serious shit... from the first notes, the feeling is here. You guys are not messing around, this is TOP level stuff

I cant get tired of this brilliant music. Every musician in Snarky Puppy deserve a great respect for their work, and I think its a gift (for the people that's able to) that you can aprecciate this music. Not all the souls in the world can feel what we're feeling when listening to this.

Gold Medal Bass Face.

All the chords sound so rich. Beautiful arrangement and recording once again. This has to be the best version of Continuum I have ever heard, including the original, and I quite like Victor Bailey's version with words, but this is so smooth and groovy.

The musical minds in that room are a thing of wonder

When you get a million views and you play jazz you know you are doing something right. Just as amazing almost 8 years later!

Nate is super smooth!!! As a kid he was really good. 1st drummer I seen tune drums to piano. Taught me alot!!!! Competitions were fun😏

@6strngbass

9 жыл бұрын

His dynamics are amazing.

Wha?!?!?!?!?! Snarky Puppy does Jaco?!?!?! I can die happy now

Another STONKER OF A TUNE, by this very impressible KILLER TRIO!!! Guyz, stop KILLIN ME SOFTLY!

you can just tell that michael league is a such a good soul

Cory Always looks like he's really confused what his hands are playing but just goes with it

@LeeCaterson

4 жыл бұрын

in all reality, most of us bass players feel that way.

@maltejennervall2452

4 жыл бұрын

Lee Caterson cory henry is the piano man

@adamwechsler1936

4 жыл бұрын

They have a mind of their own!

@pastense

4 жыл бұрын

Nah...as a keyboardist he definitely is aware of what he’s doing. This is the advantage of the trio setup. There’s so much room to play with and Cory took all the advantage of that.

@jimbim4405

4 жыл бұрын

YES!! I could never figure out what it was about Cory that bugged me - but thats it! He always sees confused - although you just know that he isn't. Its REALLY weird and off-putting.

Cory's playing on this piece gives me a bit of a "Bob James" feel. Very nice song.

This makes me appreciate the original a hell of a lot more. Incredible cover

They are all superb musicians but the lesson for me here is that this is an EXCELLENT composition. Jaco Pastorius lives!

I love how Michael always looks so happy and excited when he's playing. This is truly great stuff!

Cory Henry's soloing is crazy!

Splendid interpretation. It sounds real, full of love, inspired by the God himself, like he was whispering the melody, the notes, the way to make it great to your ears... The sound, by itself is also technically great !

I've watcvhed and listend to this several times. I never tire of the lovely warm and fuzzy feeling I get from what some once described as that "Florida sound" of Jaco's work. The conversation between Michael & Nathan with Cory is extraordinary. And, how about the sweetest sounding Rhodes ever recorded? Perhaps, but nonetheless, a beautifully performed tip of the hat to Jaco's Continuum! Thanks guys. 💌

6:03 All the things you are

I've never seen Cory with so little hair...

this is what I call interaction between every person playing in the band...this guys are amazing

Absolutely wonderful.

I can only imagine what he looks like eating ice cream.

@GrantJolanta

7 жыл бұрын

well you dont need to imagine that... because its right there in the video like right there in front of you 20 cm up from here...

When someone asks if you know a tune, this is what they mean.

@ManelRuivo

6 жыл бұрын

fuck yeah. bet it wasnt rehearsed.

Can't like this enough. Just amazing.

Absolutely amazing!!!

Jaco would be beaming with pride!!!!!

why am i discovering this now?

@Gabriel-cc2vb

8 жыл бұрын

coz u suk

@-greenpiece-5295

8 жыл бұрын

+creepyto lol for real

@meirbea

5 жыл бұрын

and me now...

Just cannot stop listening to this!

Absolute musical Bliss...can't get enough of these guys...Thanks!!!!

I've been thinking about that look in Cory's eyes when he's just doing his thing. It's like this glazed over look, makes him look like he's high as hell, which he probably is, and I can't help but wish that I could play so freely and get high on making music like that.

@georgeariza1749

8 жыл бұрын

WEED

@lowtonesmcgreezy7620

8 жыл бұрын

+gabriel liong- There's video of him when he's like 5 years old playing organ. He had that look then when he goes to whatever place that is he gets to. Wherever it is, he brings some serious stuff back with him.

@arjanskater

8 жыл бұрын

he's high on the holy spirit

@isaiahsealy9127

8 жыл бұрын

Lmao it's called a mannerism, a lot of musicians do it.

@BruceNorris1990

7 жыл бұрын

Well sure, it is mannerism. That doesn't mean that he isn't investing a lot of himself into his music. And that's precisely what I'm referring to. As someone who plays some music for my own enjoyment, but not well, I struggle to express myself so freely through music, and that's what separates these fantastic musicians from the rest of us. You shouldn't belittle that, otherwise you wouldn't have things like this to listen to.

"All the Things You Are" quote at 6:02-6:10

Absolutely stunning.

I`ve been coming back to this again and again. Just lovly.

anyone else noticing a little reference to all the things you are @ 6.00 circa ?

@VexyGuitar

9 жыл бұрын

TheAdamantinesmile Thanks for telling me, I didnt recognize it on my first listening, even though its so so obvious... Fell so hard on those music, i cant even remember my name

Besides the version of Creepin'..Are there more songs that were recorded on the same session?

I’ve kept coming back to this every now and then since I first heard it. Regardless of what Michael League said in his SBL interview, I consider it an amazing music lesson. Makes me want to transcribe every bit.

Great job all! I could watch this all day.

mannnnn, i got to get me a p-bass...

@grandvianna8551

9 жыл бұрын

Do it dude I own 3 now lol. Best decision you'll ever make.

@JoshuaBeekOfficial

9 жыл бұрын

CongressTart best precision you'll ever make ;)

@grandvianna8551

9 жыл бұрын

lol!!! this ^^^^

@davedvdy4946

9 жыл бұрын

sim_6 Definitely. I just did after 20 yrs of playing, and my only regret is not buying one sooner. The P-Bass has a tone that just sits perfectly in a mix, cutting without clashing. P and a J, and have a spectrum of tonal possibilities.

@ManelRuivo

6 жыл бұрын

pbass changed my playing for better. dont know how, but it just did. was used to jazz basses and active basses like ibanez or whatever. when i touched a pbass i went like what the fuck is happening... love at first playing.

This is like dirty loops with taste

@CaptainMorgan_CommanderPotts

6 жыл бұрын

DL takes pop music and reharmonizes it into a jazz arrangement that's more complicated and may alienate some. This trio is taking an original jazz composition by Jaco and sinply putting their own spin on it. Not the same thing. And what's so distasteful about DL?

@rudybigboote3883

6 жыл бұрын

I could not agree more. While the guys from DL are definitely talented they seem to want to play all out all the time. On the other hands these three guys are world class musicians and they know when to hold back and when to lay it all out. Awesome!

@carsondrum

6 жыл бұрын

I'd love to know in what way they compare? Music sounds completely different, and like Candi said these men are world class musicians.

@rjreyes9861

5 жыл бұрын

makes no fucking sense what you just said hahahah

@germanortiz8400

5 жыл бұрын

Dirty Loops are incredible musicians with shitty taste in music. Could not agree more with your comment. Their arrangements are downright cheesy.

Absolutely amazing... Going to have to look up more of these guys

Great!!! I'm in tears