Not anyone can start a band , name the band the genre that it is, and also be the only band in that genre.

@napalmsanctuaryx4129

Жыл бұрын

I don't know. I think Mr Bungle's first album fits in that genre quite nicely. Or would that be clown metal? What do I know.

@bobbiesnakes

Жыл бұрын

@@napalmsanctuaryx4129 I agree! I didn’t even think about that but, after you said it, yes.

@hemmotus

Жыл бұрын

Primus

@nomindseye

Жыл бұрын

Mr Bungle or Primus is not at all in the same genre. Just listen to the music. Clowncore is very jazz when they chill out, neither Bungle or Primus have any real jazz in them. Both are essentially rock bands with experimental side. Clowncore is a half drum and bass, half Death Metal parody. But with a spine of Jazz through it all.

@bobbiesnakes

Жыл бұрын

Cool!

Louis Cole is an amazing song writer and deserves WAY more attention.

@everthealtruist

Жыл бұрын

He's like The Talking Heads, Herbie Hancock, and Gene Krupa in one dude.

@nedbigby9694

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. Clowncore, AND KNOWER are amazing. I mean he made a song about butts and tits and money, and it slaps.

@xenogorwraithblade2538

Жыл бұрын

The government knows...

@Callie_Cosmo

Жыл бұрын

Why does Luis cole matter in this conversation? This is clowncore

@timsession6736

Жыл бұрын

@@Callie_Cosmo He's the drummer. Louis Cole and Sam Gendel are the masterminds behind clown core.

I love that they use their immense talent to create something weird as shit. It's awesome 😎

@Baribrotzer

Жыл бұрын

I completely disagree. In the place where they're playing, there is nothing weird at all about shit. In fact, shit is one of the two most normal things to be there. Music, though, music is abnormal in that setting - unless it sounds like a percussionist's wind chimes, or a beginner on the tuba. And these guys don't.

@MarcosElMalo2

Жыл бұрын

@@Baribrotzer There is nothing weird about shit. Shit is about as normal as it gets, like breathing, eating, sleeping, drinking water. People who say they don’t give a shit are announcing an intention to die. Let’s hope they change their mind before it’s too late. But I digress. I think it’s fine to call something interesting which has triggered your enthusiasm “weird shit”. But “weird as shit” is just a bad simile. You might as well say something is “weird as the sun rising in the east every morning” or anything else that happens with regularity. We either need a new comparison, or we need to augment the simile. If you don’t mind, I’ll take a whack at it. “Something something weird as shit AFTER I ate and digested a beet, corn, and cyanobacteria casserole.” (I’ve never actually done this-eat a casserole of beets, corn, and cyanobacteria-but I’ll bet money that the resulting shit is weird, especially if you eat the entire casserole.)

@haroldworthington8952

11 ай бұрын

@@MarcosElMalo2 Talking shit about shit but incredibly well said. Mind blown 😦 Yet again.

@OldManBadly

8 ай бұрын

Thing is, you have to be immensely talented to do it, because otherwise it would be just plain shit. Talented people create weird shit that you want to hear over and over and share with friends.

@weshugmeyer175

4 ай бұрын

Yeah amazing timing and musicianship

Not only are they amazingly technically proficient, but they manage to cram themselves into the strangest places to play this kind of music.

@Kreedogger

Жыл бұрын

Porta-potty's are great too I hear.

@MaxCady7.62

Жыл бұрын

Imagine hearing that coming out of a random port a potty.

@CorvidianSystems

8 ай бұрын

​@@MaxCady7.62that would be easily one of the most exciting moments of my entire life

That second half of Computers tho…..the synth bass & sax is just insanely amazing!

@MrTumnus1987

Жыл бұрын

Also Nate Wood literally looks like Jazz Putin!

@baroquer

7 ай бұрын

THE most beautiful sax solo I have ever heard

@hazardeur

6 ай бұрын

check out z-2 reticuli. thank me later @@baroquer

Clowncore is my spotify wrapped most played artist this year louis cole is amazing.

@ridiculousman1664

Жыл бұрын

My brother showed me these but didn't tell me there was poop in the music video😂😂😂

@Matt_in_Texas76

Жыл бұрын

Mine too!

@permafrostprod1

Жыл бұрын

Not my first but was in it too 🤘

@davehoward22

Жыл бұрын

Clown core?😅

@maggiepie8810

Жыл бұрын

You can already see yours?

I LOVE Clown Core, Knower AND Louis Cole. I saw him with a big band last year in London and it was just transcendental

Aspects of Mr Bungle in there. Another one of the greatest bands of all time....and quite possibly the greatest live spectacle of all time!

@GizzyDillespee

Жыл бұрын

And M'lumbo too. Maybe it's M bands....

@josephkelly4893

Жыл бұрын

Another in this masked genre is TISM from Australia, check them out people

@filled_soda

Жыл бұрын

I've always meant to check out Mr Bungle

@TheVideoLounge

Жыл бұрын

I think it's origins may go back to Gong.

@gregorthomas2236

Жыл бұрын

@@filled_soda pink cigarette is a peek into their ballad--ey side of things, whereas Squeeze Me Macaroni is a great introduction into their more chaotic sound

Clown Core is an amazing gem. It is 100% Louis Cole, his sister has a blog and she spilled the beans. Here is the copy paste: 12.05.2008 Louis Is A Senior! My dear, sweet, tall brother, Louis turned 22 yesterday. And to celebrate, USC's Thornton School of Music held their jazz program's Honors Combo recital. Unfortunately, because I work all the time, I couldn't be there (please don't judge me). But, Good Ol' Reliable Father brought his mp3 recorder, and sent me a tune. It's entitled "When Was the Last Time." Louis wrote the music and lyrics, and played drums. It features Cassie Peterson on Vocals, Adam Bravo on piano, Hans Bernhard on bass, and Sam Gendel and Doug Mosher on horns. I was really impressed-- It's a great tune. It is certainly quite a contrast to Clown Core, which, if you don't already know, is also a Louis creation. I love my brother's musical schizophrenia.

Aha Mr Hawkins. Here you are appreciating the genius of ClownCore. I'm approaching 70 years old, been a muso all my life, and up to seven years ago was very stale of anything purporting to me music. Then I stumbled across Moonchild, and thus Knower. They're part of the same geographical stable of young guys showing the world that they are brilliant. I saw Knower in Manchester two years ago, and they were brilliant. Then the following year watched Louis Cole do a 90 minute show on his own. Absolutely staggeringly brilliant. And now, just when you think they cannot do anything more wild.....ClownCore comes along and wow, I'm a fan of all these young guys doing what they do. I'm too old to be active on this front, but my goodness me, what a dusting off of my cobwebs there has been in the last few years. Love the channel. You have a great voice man.

Better late than never Justin! Electronica + Jazz + Death Metal = Clown Core. F'n killer!

I especially loved it when Justin said ‘oh F$#k off with the adverts!’….immediately followed by an advert on Justin’s video 😂

@matthiasstaber9216

Жыл бұрын

Well played Mr Hawkins… well played 😂

I'm so happy you have checked out these clowns. I was one of those suggesting it to you and I'm happy you've experienced their irreverent talent.

I have to admit I was never a Darkness fan but I am infatuated with you Justin. You are super talented with a huge appreciation for music. I am a fan now! Keep it up, luv ya buddy.

@MiataManDan

Жыл бұрын

I wasn't until I saw them live they're great

@ericmoody3944

Жыл бұрын

I absolutely loved 'I believe in a thing called love'.. .

@juggalonumber27

Жыл бұрын

@@ericmoody3944 My friends and I used to be able to emulate his falsetto pretty accurately and we all "made fun of" The Darkness until we all fell in love with them, lol.

@BarrackObamna

6 ай бұрын

@@juggalonumber27I absolutely LOVE playing that riff but find the song a little corny for my tastes. The falsetto is what gets me, I mean it’s immense talent but I’m a huge eagles fan and hate a lot of their falsetto songs. Still the point is that the guitar riff in that song is absolutely incredible.

Thank you for calling them brilliant and beautiful. There is something amazing about Clowncore where I can't stop listening, just watch in amazement.

I love Justin's "voice of the detractors" impersonation that he does, usually at the beginning. 🤣❤

@markgriffiths6988

Жыл бұрын

I refer to it as the 'slightly miffed at a waiter Mick Jagger.' 'Here, where's my sweet potato fries? And another round of Doombars for the table please.'

@ethangardner1709

Жыл бұрын

‘ERE! ‘OW COMES HE’S ____ mister what he’s doing

@Zeke_Ay

Жыл бұрын

If he ain't a fan of The Young Ones I'll eat my foot

@user-bj2lu9qt3o

Жыл бұрын

I'm here for the 'ere. 🖐

@user-bj2lu9qt3o

Жыл бұрын

...oh, and the wet hair.😏

I'm glad you like these guys, I found them a couple of years ago. They're awesome! A fair amount of jazz, some grindcore and DNB plus the sound is a little bit lofi. Yet how those components are put together is what makes it unique. And it's the smoothness too, despite the seemingly disparate elements. I don't feel that riffs in this kind of music are very important. It's more about the progressions and how they are decorated - and punctuated.

@99fxr68

Жыл бұрын

That’s a pretty spot on analysis buddy.

This actually reminds me of Spazz and the chaotic energy of early Power Violence in some ways. Just joyful chaos. Things like this remind me that humans can be truly great. I forget that most days. I love this so much:)

At last! Thanks for covering these guys Justin. Knew you'd love 'em. They're a blast of fresh air. Supremely talented but not afraid to be silly.

Louis Cole is one of those brilliant musicians just hasn't seen their big break yet.

@Todesnuss

10 ай бұрын

He's getting there though. He has a lot of fans in the industry. I think he could get just about anyone to work with him at this point.

@jmckey

9 ай бұрын

The question is does he ‘want’ it? What we perceive as a big break he may perceive as unwanted attention. Perhaps he’s got exactly the amount of attention and income he wants. After all, if this is him, he’s hidden behind a mask.

@inputdisrupter101

9 ай бұрын

@jmckey I honestly do not think you are familiar with the majority of his work with KNOWER and his self-titled work under "Louis Cole". Clown Core is just one project. The guy is a madman musician who is absolutely trying to make his music heard by everyone.

@jmckey

9 ай бұрын

@@inputdisrupter101 I know it’s likely Louis. I have tickets to see them in Boston (CC) in Oct. I’m just saying he strikes me as someone that may not necessarily want to ‘blow up’ and be mainstream successful. If he did he would have more mainstream video production aesthetics. Just my take. I could be totally wrong. But take a look at the most viewed Knower video that is in the hallway of some college dorm or whatever and I think you’ll get what I mean.

@mysteradio

9 ай бұрын

only mediocre mustards get "big" "breaks"

Been playing LC’s new album almost continually since it came out. Thanks JH for the introduction!

@clemcadiddlehopper5706

Жыл бұрын

I here several Clowncore influences in the songs. He must be a big fan.

The existence of smooth jazz implies the existence of rough jazz, clown core appear to be one of the only examples

Incredible! Thanks for the introduction. Learning about artists new to me is one of the things I love about this channel, Heathcliff

@teddybears4life240

Жыл бұрын

Me 2 💗💗

This guy is just the best. I grew up listening to his music and he is just as funny and as quirky, yet genuine as I remember.

I freakin' love his cockney "Eh, why is he..." intros. Never change Justin.

I just wanna say that Louis Cole's latest album Quality Over Opinion is superb... I've only come across his music a year or so ago but I adore everything he does

I hear mostly free form jazz.......these guys know what they are doing. They probably all went to music school together and were so happy to find other people that liked the same weird things as themselves

I am so happy to hear a musician such as yourself describe these guys as masters. i always get weird looks when i tell people im listening to clowncore....they are so good!

New Sub here. Thank you for mentioning Louis. I'd never heard of him before. He's absolutely amazing.

Louis Cole is incredible.

@robertcreighton4635

Жыл бұрын

Can you recommend any albums I can check out?

@asherter1

Жыл бұрын

@@robertcreighton4635 His new one is terrific kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZIeFmaiiZrbUf5M.html

@shiftybat7318

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, check out Life by his duo project KNOWER. Some ripe bangers on that one. Or any of their apartment live vids on KZread like Overtime. In terms of singles, Weird Part of the Night, Hanging On, I'm Tight, and Dreaming come to mind

@c.d7016

Жыл бұрын

@@shiftybat7318 The Overtime live sesh also has Sam on the saxophone, who is allegedly the other member of Clown Core

@simonhodgetts6530

Жыл бұрын

@@c.d7016 the apartment session versions of Overtime and Time Traveller are flippin’ superb!

Justin, you’re a damn treasure. Best channel on here. Cheers to you, brother. Love seeing you talking about Louis Cole as well - also one one my favorites. His talent is truly ‘upper echelon’ as you said. Remarkable musician.

I'm so happy that you did this video! Thanks Justin!!

They are the real deal. Utter genius. I love this band, been listening to their stuff since I stumbled upon them a few years ago. It's like Mr Bungle mixed with The Locust, with some jazz and drum'n'bass thrown in. Bloody Great. On that note, you should do a video on The Locust.

@craigstuckey319

Жыл бұрын

Or Holy Molar!

@Nomanspie

Жыл бұрын

@@craigstuckey319 oh god yes! Insane band.

@matthewmoore7447

Ай бұрын

So many people compare them to Mr. Bungle, which is a fair comparison, but you should look at John Zorn--who produced Mr. Bungle's self-titled album--to find a lot more music similar to Clown Core.

Love the channel, Justin. I always sound check with I Believe In A Thing Called Love, and have been following you guys since I was a kid! You should cover Turnstile. They're doing some really cool things in the punk rock-sphere right now and it's truly worth noting!

@richiedollabillz

Жыл бұрын

He did one video on blackout already

hey Justin, you've been a huge part of my childhood and thank you so much for that. you've learned me to be more comfortable with my own skin, because you seem like that all the time. i always wanted to sing and still do, but i'm the guy who is known for having an annoying talking voice, so even from that discourages me from even thinking about practicing. i play in a band and i'm known as the guy who is multitalented in many ways, but not in singing

Great to see you discovering this special band :D I had so many weird feelings when I listened to them the first time. Their video in the van was crazy.

Great content as usual! Do Death Grips next, please!

They speak to something beyond me. I see the masterful musicianship. And, I appreciate the intended oddity.

The van is a 90s Toyota Previa. I saw it parked outside of LodgeRoom in Highland Park Los Angeles when we saw them on 2/18/23. "Honk if you have diarrhea" bumper sticker. Incredible live show.

@pauldunay7415

Жыл бұрын

Lucky to say I was there

@uncleswan3896

Жыл бұрын

@@pauldunay7415 what a killer show that was. cool room, too. after band on the street added bonus

Never have there been a more appropriate title for a video

The blend of genres such as Drum & Bass, Techno, Jazz, Death Metal, and rudimentary/ beginner music make clown core's overall presentation fresh and overwhelmingly exciting

@MarcosElMalo2

Жыл бұрын

Taylor and Lyons, but in tasty bite size morsels. Clowncore is like a bag of skittles, whereas “Free Jazz” is like trying to deepthroat a sourpatch bowling ball.

@BarrackObamna

6 ай бұрын

It’s not metal if there is no guitar.

@quickscopeoneeighty9158

6 ай бұрын

Ok

"And there's an inflatable penis. I see." I don't know why that had me in tears. 🤣🤣🤣 I can't say that this is in any way my type of music, but one of my favourite things about this channel are all the artists that I've been introduced to, that I would never have found on my own. I'm 60, but will never tire of discovering new (good) music. 😊

Brilliant! Thanks for the introduction.

OMFG Thank you so much for covering these guys! I love them and you! lol

If it makes me laugh or giggle; I define it as art.

@hate6crew6death6roll

Жыл бұрын

if it makes you feel something: its art

@silverbunny6344

Жыл бұрын

@@hate6crew6death6roll depression is art, then?

@hate6crew6death6roll

Жыл бұрын

@@silverbunny6344 makes you feel something: its art, as i said. if you are depressed by it, you may want to speak to someone about it.

For some reason I just want them to be a couple talented humans doing this stuff on their time off from work.

@davidgomersall7185

Жыл бұрын

That is pretty much what they are. Random side project from two immensely talented musicians that somehow manages to be utterly deranged yet deliriously good at the same time.

@common-girl

Жыл бұрын

I could picture Trent Reznor being a part of this group.

@MarcosElMalo2

Жыл бұрын

@@common-girl Reznor was driving.

I'm late! I love these guys to bits! So happy you got around to them! They're the bees knees! My favorite description of them is: two guys with music degrees and very disappointed parents.

Thanks so much Justin ,that track Earth ,it's just off the chart ,unbelievable ,how he can play that rhythm and with his left hand play the bass line ,super talented

Always thought the Darkness were good fun to listen to but serious respect for covering a band as mental as Clown Core. Would be easy to just go for popular stuff. Want to see you cover stuff from all sorts of genres now as your take on stuff is interesting! :) P.S. CHECK OUT THE ARMED

Excited to see you covering this, been on a huge Clown Core (and Louis Cole) kick the past few days

Happy holidays big man! Don’t let the bells end! 🙌🏻❤️

CC are legends, I remember going down the rabbit hole of their KZread content, just trying to figure em out lol 🔥💚🔥✨

They're musical/comedic geniuses! Glad you've witnessed their glory!

Thanks Justin, I love it too! Was cool to hear someone with musical knowledge talk about it.

Sooo happy you covered them. I'll see them live in LA in February. Am genuinely scared.

This music reminds me of being at school in music class before I could play guitar. They'd split us into groups and ask us to compose some music and we could pick some instruments from the cupboard. None of us could play anything so we'd just bang a violin, strum a drumkit and blow into a keyboard and come up with something that sounds similar to this. Very nostalgic listening to this. We were innovators 40 years ahead of our time.

Discovered Clown Core a few months ago, i was fascinated, both Cole and Gendel are true masters and their music sounds like a genius having a maniacal episode.

@teddybears4life240

Жыл бұрын

A genius having a MEGA maniacal episode.

@algernonblackwood1707

Жыл бұрын

Rare live Clown Core footage without masks! Skip in and start at 3:30 kzread.info/dash/bejne/Y5V8282BgsewZ8Y.html&lc=UgxrzOTXK8OQrHOdQB94AaABAg.9FeWrS92--X9kyc9fLimeI

Thanks for introducing me to this Justin. Incredible!

love that! thanks for sharing Justin 🙂

Justin's reaction really shows what makes clowncore so great - they're just so out of what anyone would expect that there's just a feeling of pure joy and discovery at these wild and amazing songs.

things I didn’t know I needed and for sure that I wasn’t expecting I love clown core sooo much

I’ve been waiting for this one ;)

AHAHHAHAH OMG I LOVE THESE GUYS About 5 years ago I used to repost that port a potty song all the time ! lol

Your channel just pooped up on my Home Screen. I love your music Justin and you’re super funny and insightful on this channel. Amazing channel.

When you said F**k off with the ads I got a ad 2 seconds after 😂😂👍🏻 from Christchurch New Zealand 💯🇳🇿

Combining virtuosity with bizarre creativity. Bold, defiant & hilariously entertaining.

This is my new favorite video! Thank you for introducing me to Clown Core! At first I was like, WTF is this?!?! But it didn't take long, and my mind was blown!

Interesting key for the introductory Justin Hawkins intro today, was quite pretty, thanks for all you do

"Computers" is my personal Favorite! I adore the Breakdown

CLOWNCORE!!! The van comes by way of Toyota, a Previa, depending on the model, it may be supercharged. The engine is mounted between the axles, thus giving us a supercharged, mid-engined, all-wheel drive, 6 person, performance vechicle...this was brilliant! Thanks for bringing to the masses!!

I'm glad you finaly came to those guys, they're awesome!

Love it ! ps Justin, Thanks for making the only great Xmas song in the last 20 years .I always forget and have a lovely surprise every year lol

It would take a full essay to really describe what they do and even reading the best description wouldn't set you up for experiencing them for the first time. When I saw "hell" for the first time I thought it was absolutely brilliant but I also thought it was kind of a joke. I thought you can't pull something like this off more than once. It made me so happy to discover that yes! They can pull something like that off more than once and they did. Thanks Justin 🤘

In case your gearhead was still rattling it around, the blue van is a 90's Toyota Previa. I am not as deft on brands of porta potties. This music is truly insanely interesting. Thanks for the introduction.

I saw the Toilet tracks years ago and was blasted away. Love them. Thanks for covering.

When I first saw these guys come up in my suggestions feed, I tried to ignore it. It kept coming up in my feed and finally I was like, “Ok, if I watch this will it finally go away?” Then I knew I was going to hate it. I just knew I was going to hate it. 30 seconds in I was completely in love with this band. Just stunningly original and great. Big fan now.

OH MY GOD YES! HE IS COVERING CLOWNCORE! The most mind-blowing music I've heard in awhile. Love it.

Loved this; especially the journalist/music critic commentary. So true...

Wow, why do I feel like I might have inspired you my friend. The intro outro improv idea is epic Just epic.

Interesting video and appreciate the names being put in the video. I like going down the rabbit hole and looking into new artist. This sort of music kinda reminds me of David Maxim

I gotta say I didn’t realize who Justin was when I found this channel. He is so much more vulnerable and chill than I imagined he’d be.

Thanks for introducing me JHawk. 😉

I've only known clowncore as the meme. The speculative information Hawkins gives led me to a amazing music. Thanks! tmi: I've been auditing my digital music collection. Making decisions on weather to include sub par bands for novelty or nostalgia has got me all turned around. This injection of talent is what I needed.

Found them a little over a year ago and as strange as it is...its great!

Just saw them in Boston last night and posted a couple of videos. Amazing!

Another drummer with skills to do this is Deantoni Parks. Check out his solo stuff, old stuff with Kudu, scoring work with Nicci … and his supergroup of sorts, Bosnian Rainbows. They’d be great for an episode. Would love to see more stuff on Louis, Nate or Vulfpack.

So glad you covered this.

I've never heard these before - effing excellent 👌

Yep... I'll be saying "saxophonist" that way from now on. Love your work!! 🤟❤️

Learn something new everyday thxs again Justin for riding again From Prescott AZ

Brilliant stuff!

There was a beautiful moment in time when the Google results gave "children's music" as the genre.

I dig the louis cole solo stuff, thanks for the introduction

Former managing editor of a magazine called Drum!, and I love this.

The breakdown in computers is beautiful.

They make me smile like a giddy goat despite having no idea what the heck going

Dude! Darkness pulled me out of my punk rock only phase and opened my mind a bit. Now I love every genre.

Okay now I’m subscribed. Follow the rabbit hole. Knower next!

I didnt know clowncore existed outside of the youtube videos, now i can blast this on spotify! thank you so much!

Their videos randomly came across my feed a couple of years ago. I couldn't understand it, I couldn't explain it, I don't even know if I liked it; but I also couldn't stop watching their f'd up videos!