The 100% improvised tour | TOUR VLOG

[@AdamNeely]

So, for everybody who is worried about Josh, he's fine! He ran a gofundme, and he's going to be moving into a different studio in the next month. It still was pretty heartbreaking news to get on tour, but we made it out alive. Thanks all for watching. You can listen to the full Madison set on my Patreon, go check it out. www.patreon.com/adamneely

[@HACKERSInc]

55 minutes ago?! The vid is out like 20 seconds ago tho???

[@divdav08]

Typo in the description says "durms" not "drums"

[@MelvinAndreassen]

Yo Adam, do you have any plans on coming to Sweden?

[@rodrigoriveraeslava]

I was expecting to you for playing the piano, bruh.

[@victorbrownlow5477]

@@HACKERSInc he can upload the video unlisted, make sure everything is correct, leave a comment, and then make the video public

[@BenLevin]

The feeling of being on tour while bad stuff is happening at home is so intense. I'm glad Josh was surrounded by good people while that was going down.

[@_loser_on_line_]

you're such a wholesome public figure... all the love from across the pond.

[@Chuck-Bob]

There's been times I could hardly focus on work.

[@isaachayes7305]

Adam in 2018: Learns the show on the way to the gig Adam in 2022: makes up the show DURING the gig

[@valentinasanchez5757]

Now thats what you call character development

[@joshuadavid1923]

2024 makes up the show after the gig

[@MartinPoulter]

Totally agree with Adam at 11:00 : when an improvising band say in advance that they're improvising, it creates a closer connection between performers and us in the audience because we're both paying extra attention moment to moment, wondering where this is going to go next. It's a more exciting experience for me as an audience member.

[@ExplosionChimp]

This is Phish. Every show is like 2 1/2 -3 hours, about an hour will be pure improvised jamming. Most of their songs are designed to have a jam in them where a solo would be. As a result, every show is a completely different experience. Its why they have fans who follow them show to show and they professionally record and release every single show. Fans don't just collect their studio albums, they collect shows. They don't just have a favorite song by them, they have a favorite version from a specific show.

[@SKennedy2441]

As ExplosionChimp said, this is exactly why so many of us seek out The Grateful Dead and Phish. Everyone knowing that what's happening is on the spot is truly a special experience. First time seeing the Dead I was blown away by Drums/Space as much as anything else because it was such a singularly unique experience for everyone involved.

[@Dowlphin]

Plus other benefits, like easing anxiety by lowering expectations and setting them to what is actually happening. Maintaining a certain balance between order and chaos stabilizes things. Generally I am having the occasional thought that music is basically the creation of a framework of order to create a feeling of safety and then using that safety net to toy with chaos in a way that doesn't terrify so much. We could have a spiritual discussion over whether that is advisable or not recommended or, again, a matter of finding a balance.

[@StrawDogsPu]

@@Dowlphin interesting definition of composition that I definitely agree with. It’s why guitarists have had success without much knowledge of theory in the past, they learn by ear but also embrace the chaos and take the step without knowing fully what it is

[@alexschuster1618]

Yup

[@jekizer]

I just want to appreciate the emotional maturity in your group. When Shubh said that he was missing things due to his eyes being closed on the end of the stage, you all listened and cared and wanted to make things better. It probably seems like a very basic level of care to you all, but not every group has that.

[@TheBanana93]

I noticed how on the last night they were all bunched together more. poor dude looked so left out back there!

[@familycraftdad]

The energy on that last gig was electric! You could feel the, "F&*# it, let's play some MUSIC!" vibes something fierce. Love it! Also, I'm glad to hear Josh seems to have been able to get back up on his feet, that's some heart wrenching stuff right there!

[@Chuckylarms777]

I was trying to figure out what F and *sharp meant for too long

[@Ant-Dj0nt]

@@Chuckylarms777 Haha, exactly the same here.

[@mistadude]

@@Chuckylarms777 lol

[@Johnny-tw5pr]

Imagine not being able to say fuck

[@tonylancer7367]

You know "Whoa" is the sign of approval for a band called Band Practice.

[@melonenstrauch1306]

yeah man

[@InventorZahran]

Normal jazz: **improvising over a predetermined sequence of chords** Pro-level jazz: **improvising a chord progression and then improvising solos over it** Superhuman jazz: **improvise the rhythm, harmony, and melody all at once**

[@TheSteelDialga]

Hey, I got something you might like... ... ... ever heard of free jazz?

[@InventorZahran]

@@TheSteelDialga 'Free jazz'? Do you mean 'hedgehog walking across piano keys'?

[@TheSteelDialga]

@@InventorZahran a lot of free jazz does sound like that, but there is a lot of it that's really interesting sounding and not just noise. Early Ornette Coleman is good

[@InventorZahran]

@@TheSteelDialga I know it's more than "just noise"; I was referencing this video of an actual hedgehog playing free jazz: kzbin.info7e7rXxBGLjQ?feature=share

[@TheSteelDialga]

@@InventorZahran oh wow, look at that little fella go

[@ChristopherRoss.]

I've always loved Josh's snare sound. Absolutely exquisite. All the best to you man, I hope things work out for you and the studio.

[@kevinsundelin8639]

Agreed, it sounds awesome. I hope things worked out in the end

[@AdakiKuroma]

This is sooo good! I dream of being able to play at that level! Just enjoying the music and letting it flow without thinking much of it. This video gave me the inspiration and motivation that I need to pick up my sticks and start praticing again!

[@benjaminreynolds7497]

So, worth mentioning that this is how I started out playing. Just improvising with friends. Before I studied Jazz in Community college, I just called it "Jam Band" music (think Phish or the Greatful dead) Just use your ears and eyes and vibe.

[@TheBanana93]

@@benjaminreynolds7497 Wish I had friends who would let me jam with them "Oh when you are better" but they haven't even given me a chance! ah well

[@benjaminreynolds7497]

@@TheBanana93 your friends are gatekeepers and they suck. Musicians should jam with other musicians. You get better that way than shedding on your own with no guidance. (IMO) playing with other musicians is a totally different skill than playing on your own.

[@BlackWhiteCloud]

@@benjaminreynolds7497 agreed. Look for other people to play with, music is not a competition. Hope you find somewhere and somebody to jam with.

[@jasepaemmil9957]

@@TheBanana93 don't let them discourage you man. Just keep playing.

[@jonathanymusic]

God, this makes me miss having local friends who I could just jam with

[@ann1ka_]

I love how this is edited with the converstations in between the songs. This is such a cool project!

[@misterscottintheway]

This was just perfect. The music, the storytelling, the documentary editing, the whole thing. Maybe it's just me but I cried real tears. On my lunch break. At work. I don't always let myself admit how much I miss playing music with my friends. This hit hard today. Thanks Adam & co.

[@Dowlphin]

I had one experience in my life where I was playing improv - in Lord of the Rings Online. Someone on the market place was playing chord stuff with strings and I just felt compelled to join with my flute and one octave to improvize melody with. ... I am not even a musician. Total newb. But understandably it was an awesome feeling, having that flow of good company that puts you in the zone. (My brother came by at one point and later told me about it and that it was pretty good and then I learned he didn't see the user name, didn't realize it was me.) Sadly, while I wanted to stay in touch, I never heard from the guy again, even though he said he had given up hope with the game but I revived it. Sacred moments. So insanely rare in my case. That will have to change.

[@brauliodiaz3925]

I missed those times too :/

[@crawbug8932]

"This is the first and only time this music will ever be heard" -- Video uploaded to KZbin for millions to view.

[@RichTapestry]

He's right in a way. The sounds recorded on this video are gonna be different than the Front-of-House mix the audience would have heard that night in the venue. The music may live on forever through video, but hearing the whole performance with a full live mix in that room, well that was a one-night-only performance that only that audience will ever experience. So it's true! It's special either way is what I'm saying 😌

[@matthewpowell2527]

He funged his own token

[@shireenisanokapi1142]

This was one of the coolest gigs I've been to, and it's so interesting to hear you talk through the ideas before the show! (also Josh if you read this I hope everything works out alright for you! I will always remember the encouragement you gave me after the show

[@ethanauritt4678]

if you thought this was cool u should go see phish live

[@kennerkeyz]

dude, pleasure being on the road w you and the gang! incredible experience

[@DomPalombiMusic]

Sounding killer broski!!!

[@TheBanana93]

I recently started playing the keys and mann you are damn good! Sick stuff all of you!

[@LangTheBigWang]

That swell at 19:48 to the hit on 20:04 gave me chills. I think you guys were waiting for something like that the whole tour.

[@garyermann]

I come for the music, but I gotta say you've really upped your game when it comes to recording and editing your live performances. It's been awesome seeing your skills as a KZbin creator grow over these past years.

[@adancein]

I love how Shubh has his guitar with him while sitting at the table, I also never want to put it anywhere else when I'm chilling.

[@sadyakubovich]

19:48 Holy cow, that must have been an incredible experience to play that. That's like jumping into the void, you don't know how this build-up will end, yet you all went for it. Saute!

[@johnbarbour5258]

This moment was one of the most exciting things I've watched musically in a long time.

[@pippilangsok6523]

Absolutely love improvised sets like this! I think it something that isn't explored nearly enough. Here in Denmark we had a band called Thulebasen, who developed their entire album by going on a tour and improvising, till they found some patterns and themes that they liked. Absolutely brilliant!

[@TheBanana93]

Check out Marc Rebillet he is amazing at improvisation most of his songs are a bit silly but he's a genius none the less

[@Dowlphin]

The customer as beta tester. 😆

[@gregryan3293]

If you like this, check out jam bands like Phish and Umphrey's McGee. Umphrey's "From the Hip" (which you can find on spotify) is a great example of full band improvisation with guest jazz saxophonist Joshua Redman

[@Ariakiri_]

One of the things I have genuinely been missing is this level of improv between bandmates. Being able to musically connect with each other through the magic of improv, while also trying to make it entertaining for people watching and listening? Man, that's some top-tier performing.

[@joelancon7231]

Adam: we are playing music that has never and will never be heard again Also Adam: plays the lick

[@uppercutgrandma4425]

I hope it's never heard again. This sucked

[@drystofiscalio7545]

@@uppercutgrandma4425 Quality positivity, 10/10

[@uppercutgrandma4425]

@@drystofiscalio7545 saving people time is the best thing you can do for person.

[@drystofiscalio7545]

@@uppercutgrandma4425 I guess new wave jazz-fusion improv isn't for everyone, bless you

[@monojira]

that musical part that starts at around 13:40 is such a bittersweet, emotional track and captures the mood of the moment so perfectly. It sounds like a jazzy GY!BE track and I am all for it. You definietely channeled your feelings into the music. That must have been a special night, despite the very unfortunate news. Music is a great escape.

[@lodougherty]

Hey Adam. Just so you know, in my state no one does anything like this ever. I've tried to find jazz clubs and bars, and just never gotten to experience anything like this live, so thanks for uploading this. I hope someday I can sit in on a bar, and just watch a band improv like this. It's incredible. You are AMAZING dude. You're such a cool cat. Keep it up.

[@TheRealPrimeOne]

For one,there is so much talent on that stage.The chemistry and the brotherhood is noticeable just based on the clips of these gigs.I hope the audio from these gigs were recorded in its entirety because that is just some awesome stuff. I’m stoked to hear that things are working out for Josh after that devastating fire.

[@joesosa41]

Improvisation and the brink of brand new, unimagined moments while playing is a special place that has given me some of the best moments and memories in music.

[@juanlarocca5736]

Well, all things considered, if you were sober you were more prepared than 99% of the greatest jazz players ever

[@Ryno6465]

It's always so impressive to watch skilled musicians who know each other so well that they can improvise and still hit the beats and stops as if it were re-planned

[@jordananderson4111]

Did this once with a group of musicians who had never even met. Got called up to do a gig by a guy who just needed a stage filled. 3 hours of improv reggae and the crowd was loving it! We are still a band today. One of the coolest and most unique experiences of my life.

[@Subnite]

KZbin pulling through with the amazing recommendations again :P Nice job guys!

[@JohnSmithiuyytw]

This should be happening at all live shows. Incredible improv! All too rare.

[@TheLemonKiller]

Not everyone can improv

[@JohnSmithiuyytw]

@@TheLemonKiller it's a skill, it can be learned, the first time people pick up an instrument they are essentially improvising. We are improvising when we speak.

[@srndsnd]

Several jambands have also tried this in the last few years if you dig this kind of wild improv. Spafford had a whole tour where they were pretty much playing two songs for a 3.5 hour show, Umphrey's McGee played their tune Ringo for a whole set in 2019. Stuff like this is why I love jambands.

[@BabyJesus555]

Yeah! What stuck out to me about this video and what I enjoy most of about getting into a particular jam band is listening for the hooks, melodies, progressions, and general sounds bands use to keep their improvisation grounded enough for them not to loose their place. I'm a fan of Phish and they are very good at employing riffs and fills that signal new directions for a jams. It keeps things fresh and exciting! Listen to Trey Anastasio talk about their "hey hole" practice method. That let's them jam essentially endlessly without it seeming to stale to their audience. For Phish, it's half the method, and half being comfortable playing together. I imagine its similar for many bands! It makes those moments where the band members play something very cohesive or something very different that much more exciting! Band Practice shows that improv isn't necessarily just nonsense if you choose to listen intently and have an arsenal of sounds to refer back to.

[@tybowesformerlygoat-x7760]

Full improv is the best thing I've ever come across in my musical career. I'll never be in a 'regular' band again.

[@anka9405]

i replayed 20:02 SO MANY TIMES!! that was so amazing; sent chills throughout my body!

[@alias_hallow]

this reminds me a lot of super long Phish jams and i love it

[@hyothehuman]

18:20 Adam searching for the key gives me life.

[@eosborne6495]

“Holy shit, so all these guys have perfect pitch?” “No, nope, they definitely do not.”

[@TheBanana93]

We are not alone haha! Sometimes i try every key and I am like "WHAT KEY IS IT" nightmare sometimes haha. Some other times I hear a piece of music and go thats in...... G major. Boom look it up and its G major. Weird how the ears work!

[@AdamNeely]

In my defense, in these situations, monitoring is often not great. But yes, lol, couldn't get the key right away.

[@Dowlphin]

_'Now where did he put my keys?'_ 😄

[@ninjabassonline]

When the harmony instruments are all playing sus chords ... and they are playing inversions of said chords, it ruins me ..where are your 3rd's!!!

[@haillordgonk1576]

Adam went on to make a video titled "There are no rules in music, only context". Perfect way to describe this tour!

[@percycardona]

What a crazy cool way to play a show! The most fascinating part was to witness the balancing act of being passive enough to hear your band mates, but equally as aggressive when the tune needs direction. Too passive would create an undecisive ether of sounds. Too aggressive would be a mess of music that tripped on itself. This was masterfully done. Bravo!

[@Gudebrothers]

Ok, this is kinda cool. Sitting here listening, playing along on guitar and finding where you are on the fly and listening for space to put something in, groove something or throw in a lick, moving around, listening. Fun to play along! Very cool of you folks!

[@Ryan_Wiseman]

Playing music improv like this is so much fun and feels so much different. I've been doing something similar with my recent album where there are a good number of songs written on the spot, and the pressure you get from this on the spot playing changes the way you approach music. It's an amazing tool to have in your songwriting/musical tool chest and imo, betters you as a musician

[@SolidlinkThe]

SO much Herbie language from Eitan Kenner in these short clips! Man has done his homework!

[@liunemo2814]

This video was on some top notch quality…..the gigs themselves were impressive, and the editing makes this feel like watching a documentary more than a Vlog Thanks for bringing us along this journey Adam Love to Josh, I hope that he get through this.

[@vAlkemistv]

I couldn't stop thinking about this mylarmelodies video the whole time. It's like you guys will end up finding more 'tricks' (e.g railroad tracks) like modular geeks find with their systems. Love the performance thanks.

[@LDdrums20]

To me the felling of doing on stage and getting away with it and it's good is what music is about. That unspoken dialog is priceless.

[@JuanIgnacioSuarezRosario]

@adam neely DUUUUUUDE ! this is(to me ) your best video so far, like, every conversation, every minute, i found myself learning, absorbing all that... musicallity ? idk how to put it but i feel so gratefull that you take off that veil, jamming and impro is always somehow felt to me like "magic". And the best its like, you dont have to be a virtuoso to make it happend, just like in this ex : communication and hard work are they. Again, thanks for showing us a little of this. Even in this kinda dark times, you make me wanna grab my guitar, and that my friend, its why i'll be grateful to you. Cheers man, keep it up, love from Argentina

[@tenorwithatea4627]

Great video on a topic that fascinates me - especially not even having a chord progression to start off with. It’s a special band to have everyone able to improvise all at once, but I notice that you being the bass player (as well as the drummer) is the most important anchor point. At least from what I heard. Sound quality is also great for a live show and I really appreciate your gear and miking rundown at the end to help us improve as well. Amazing what a great drum recording the zoom overheads do!

[@sadyakubovich]

That last song was such a banger, the fact that it was improvised is just surreal

[@nickhydeviolin]

Another note of interest that shows how improvised this tour was, the Chillharmonic orchestra needed to improvise finding string and horn players while on the road. It's crazy what musicians go through while going on the road. It doesn't matter how much planning you do. The test of a good musician is being able to improvise, adapt, and problem solve

[@Hamppzah]

19:26 absolutely love these moments where everyone in the band knows to come back in together

[@youtux2]

Always engaging to watch you guys play and even more engaging watch you guys in the run up to you playing. thanks for sharing!!!

[@standingwavestudio]

Wow. So cool that you were able to do this piggybacked onto the Chillharmonic gig. Really cool to see what a bunch of folks used to playing together can do purely improvised. Thanks for sharing this!

[@mythgtr7860]

This is my favorite Adam Neely video ever.

[@duncanparsons]

This is ace :-) The Bruford/Borstlap concerts are worth seeing. they'd walk on stage with nothing prepared, and just play. The first time they did it, they'd met an hour before going on stage, and the concert was filmed for release!

[@wyattdozier8456]

It was a pleasure playing with y'all for the NYChillharmonic set in Champaign. Still can't believe I got to share the stage with such great musicians, and getting to experience the band practice set as simply a fan beforehand was just icing on the cake!

[@Netnl]

Heya, I followed your channel like 7 or 8 yrs ago when i started playing bass. Didn't check out until now and i'm discovering all the other videos you made about general music theorys & diverse subject which are very cool & good source of information. Cheers & keep up the good work !

[@Destess]

this was so awesome. rarely do i ever watch a full 20 minute long video without skipping around or pausing and coming back, but this video was so amazing i sat the whole 20 minutes through. good stuff, man :)

[@davidschwartz5614]

This is by far the best KZbin video of all time

[@shadofreally]

o my lord the build at the 20:00 and land the hit is just so satisfying!! every one is communicating in different level, had faith in each other and just trusted it! Incredible!

[@toster387]

the editing here is seriously top notch

[@andrejgregoric1324]

It is just great. There is almost nothing better than jamming with soulmates that can play. And it shows.

[@Just.Kidding]

It's so surreal to click on an Adam Neely video to see him walking in an area you instantly recognize. You seriously lucked out by coming to Minneapolis when you did. December was RIDICULOUSLY warm by mpls standards. It was usually above 20, and most days were in the 30s. One or two even passed 50. For comparison, today was a _high_ of 3, and there's a windchill advisory out, with temps getting down to -35. In these conditions, exposed skin can get frostbite in as little as 10 minutes. It'll happen again in a few days, too - it'll be -24 w/o windchill and -37 with. Minnesota is fun. Anyway, hope you got to enjoy Minneapolis in the warmth!

[@charlesmarshall7045]

You got that close to me? I live up more towards Brainerd. Temps finally hit 50F yesterday march 17, 2022

[@Zaiyetz]

14:05 ah yes, Minneapolis, Michigan lol. But for real, seeing you guys perform in Minneapolis, Minnesota was awesome. Hope to have y’all back again soon!

[@espendahlandersen8109]

This is really inspiring. I'm an instant fan of all these amazing musicians.

[@NaturalFlavors]

This music SLAPs

[@wittlindau5185]

I can't get over how good Josh's drums and drumming sound

[@HeavyDude3000]

Starting the song with saying to the audience "music, that will never be heard again", ending the video with the equipment used, to record all this 😅 Cool video, very enjoying to watch! 😊 Love such vlogs.

[@oscwildle1]

The Madison gig sounded phenomenal! The amount of communication you had going into the gigs was all the preparation you needed.

[@LitostWabisabiHygg]

Really happy to see you improv performing it is the best thing in the world for me to witness people coming up with it on the spot! I’m somewhat pioneering this in my local music scene here in swfl.

[@maccthusaucyurchin2013]

Can we just take a moment to appreciate the editing of these vids? Top-notch man, keep it up!

[@SteadyDrop]

Channelling your inner Rick Flair on stage aren't we ;) awesome video

[@andylopez0731]

i was there at your champaign show!! thank you so much for signing my bass ((:

[@nexttonothing_band]

I'm here to inform that you write your smiley faces the wrong way. This is the correct one :)

[@marioisawesome8991]

@@nexttonothing_band who cares

[@darksentinel082]

@@nexttonothing_band take an L (:

[@nexttonothing_band]

@@marioisawesome8991based + rato💀

[@vicnaum]

Improvising is cool. Here in Poland we there's a club where we do it every Monday, but there's a catch - there's no band - anyone from the audience can go on stage, take an instrument and join, and there's a constant rotation of people and 25minute "songs" :)

[@arturitmos]

I also toured like this last summer in Germany! Just me and my 2 best music friends jamming on stage, playing, improv singing, rapping, switching instruments, and inviting other musicians to join. Kinda nerve wracking to stand in front of everyone with no idea what's gonna happen. As a noob self taught musician I thought I was playing/singing nonsense most of the time, but the people loved it and we kept booked every weekend! Thanks for the video Adam, so many new ideas!

[@connormichalec]

Wow I would totally love to see that, something about improvised music just sounds great

[@chadhiggins7171]

Really digging Josh's playing. Dude's a beast.

[@jonathanbyrdmusic]

So intense, Josh. That’s serious road life, feeling like everything that matters is somewhere else.

[@karliebellatrixyoung6359]

This was really cool, sounds like you guys pulled it off 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼. One of my favorite bands (Umphrey's McGee) has done a number of all improv/without a net sets like this, and actually the jam you were grooving on around 12:00 sounded more than a little bit like classic Umph. If you want to hear what they did, check out one of their Umbowl shows (they do a different theme for each set of the night, and the themes are slightly different each year, but they've also integrated some live digital fan voting so that the audience can help call the next (improvised) song.

[@Tohkaku]

19:41 this was actually so good if you didnt know it was improv beforehand youd be fooled entirely. so good.

[@zenmark42]

I really like that you included how you recorded your gigs, the audio was great from that little setup!

[@billkirbymusic]

Hi Adam! It was a treat getting to hear you play live at the Rose Bowl Tavern. One of the biggest take always was tone. It’s such a different experience hearing it live. I played a solo bass show at the Rose Bowl over the weekend and we recorded it with a zoom recorder too! Wishing the best for Josh and his studio. His dedication to the music is inspiring. The show must go on. Thank you for your music. So much fun hearing you play! Talk to you soon, Bill

[@KhGoosey]

That build and following groove at 20:00 was so dang good! It should be illegal to be this good at improving songs on the spot.

[@analogmike1534]

This is probably my favorite Adam Neely video yet. And something I would love to do. Inspiring stuff.

[@opalpersonal]

i wish josh the most luck in the world with his studio, i can't imagine how that would feel, hopefully it was somewhat intact or at least could be restored to it's former glory.

[@metaljay2896]

That drum fill at 19:32 made me say "holy fucking shit" out loud while I'm alone in my apartment having coffee.

[@noraazemog]

That’s really cool that you are, or have been, playing with Shubh Saran. I really dig what he does and his album “Inglish”. Y’all are just amazing musicians. Also really hope things work out with Josh, amazing how he can power through even with what’s happened.

[@cameronbrosius6941]

This is such a great video imagine how much effort and time it took to edit all this

[@ryank5115]

Great stuff. Tones were great all around. This idea sounds very freeing to me.

[@IlBiggo]

I run a "100% improv" band since a few years and it's a blast, even if the results aren't this good. The harder part is explaining to everybody that "we don't have to play all at the same time". We rarely perform live, but I try to record every rehearsal. Sometimes there's good stuff in there.

[@TheJoergenDK]

Raw - is the word, in every sense. Because when it's raw it's real, no skin. That's what I love about dedicated jams, no matter the level. Music is a language everybody speaks, more or less...

[@jadeowenhamblyn4405]

The BEST gig I ever had was a weekly improvised trio with myself on guitar, and we had a bassist and drummer. We knew because our communication was so good we could pull it. We definitely spitballed ideas beforehand but we never really rehearsed. Three 90 minute sets. Just pure good times. Not jamming: performing.

[@joshthefantasydude9254]

One of the best videos I've ever seen. Everything about it is kinda just _perfect,_ idk. Also the freaking music bro... So good!

[@bipbipletucha]

This is the most special kind of music making. I'm incredibly envious that you got to experience this

[@sicko_the_ew]

One thing you might try is a "rotating conductor role"? (Obviously meaning taking turns to point to whose thread everyone else should try to support at any one time.) Excellent idea, anyway, and it sounds like the audience realised that and enjoyed it.

[@alexschuster1618]

The rhythm section of my high school jazz band did the same thing. We formed a jam band, kept practicing long after the rehearsal, but took the songs into outer space on our own time. When we played out, we used this same philosophy. We'd use the head of a song as a starting point and then got "here" as soon as we could, I think we figured it'd give us and the audience a "clean start," and we were so on point with each other, we could reference other songs mid song. I know that's a thing jam bands do on the regular (only one of us was already into jam bands at the time), but this was 2003 and the rest of us had no idea that was a thing, we were just having fun with it. I wish I lived in the timeline where that band kept going, even just a little bit longer.

[@hallerj]

just incredible, thank you guys! I would love so much to hear a recording of the entire thing

[@tReShertReSh]

This type of videos are my favorite! Defenately will be watching it over and over again)

[@melanie6700]

I hope you guys come back to Champaign sometime! Can't believe I missed it

[@vinnieRice]

These road videos are gold...

[@andyfranks8195]

Those "Woah"s really hit - Great Stuff as Always