Anthony Brancati: Neo-Funk (ft. Larnell Lewis & Robi Botos)

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Written by Anthony Brancati & Robi Botos
Produced By: Anthony Brancati
Anthony Brancati: Lead Keys
Robi Botos: Rhodes/Clav
Larnell Lewis: Drums
Wesley Allen: Bass
Anthony Wright: Moog Key Bass
Andrew Kesler B3 Hammond Organ
Ian Culley: Lead Guitar
Tom Ionescu: Rhythm Guitar
Peter Kim: Trumpet
Emily Ferrell: Trombone
Julian Nalli: Alto Sax
Graeme Wallace: Tenor Sax
Engineered & Mixed By Nick Bonin
Assistant Engineers: Andre St. Denis, Graham Ko
Mastered By: Peter Moore
Recorded Live @ Humber Studios on January 25, 2014
Video Production and Editing By Anthony Brancati
Video Footage By Tim O'Reilly, David Killing, Joanna Glezakos, and Charlie Jemmett
Special Thanks to Giovanni Campanelli, Andrew Mullin, Andre St-Denis, Andrew Kesler, and Ewen Lewis Photography

[@verwundert]

this particular song randomly entered my recommended's, introduced me to larnell lewis, then snarky puppy, .. and i'm really happy about that, .. leaving a comment of gratitude

[@deontraidamond2192]

That’s kinda how it happened for me. It was the opposite though. A snarky puppy track was recommended. That’s how I ended up getting put on Mr Lewis and SP.

[@radishman6563]

@@deontraidamond2192 Yess almost the same story here, first saw Lingus like 3 years ago, then this one, then the whole world of jazz and jazz fusion

[@arnaldosantini]

happened to me, but only because i've started to listen to some things from Brazil (i'm BR) like Bixiga70 and Nomade Orquestra. you should listen to them!

[@misssmokys]

Me too, found by accident, love this!

[@pedrofalcob]

You guys were late to the party man!!

[@NavyJonesMusicShorts]

There's not enough battling synths these days. So good.

[@senorfredericksen9895]

Does anyone know any similar examples of this style (of battling synths i mean)

[@mrcooper7027]

Larnell Lewis, a drummer so lethal they had to put him in his own room... good song by the way!

[@DanRyton]

That’s not what the engineer meant about stopping the spilling/bleeding. 😋

[@Rew123]

Or it's because he's black...

[@rafaelgonzalez7230]

😂 good one we must contain the monster that is Larnell 😅

[@torduc22]

I can’t get enough of this genre - the energy, the subtlety, the sophistication, the groove, the technique - it’s just too funking good

[@omardlhz]

There's nothing more beautiful than the face of a Musician loving the act of playing music.

[@JazzDunn1]

Omar De La Hoz. I get that same excitement when I playing the drums.

[@clairemorrisdobie9977]

I am so agreeing. After the sheer joy of experiencing the music, the emotion and passion in their faces tell it all. It's almost what I look for now as a standard of true excellence. Are you loving what you are creating! Az good 'cause you are doing it so well. #nolifewithoutmusic

[@mrs.moreno8520]

❤️

[@phillylove39]

FACTS

[@EvelynRoseLundgren]

Agree!

[@zerep11]

George Duke, Lenny White, Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke, Al Di Meola, Steve Gadd, Tower of Power, etc..., all rolled up into one in this terrific musical piece, all performed by young people that are such naturally fantastic musicians. Kudos...!

[@lamontmelrose7640]

You're right, I forgot Chick, Lenny, Duke and Meola...of all things...thanks for bringing it back to me...I gotta get on the stick!

[@deidmoose]

Rumour has it that Larnell learned this entire song by only listening to the intro

[@akemarcosjoel4586]

Hahahahahaha true

[@qppain_killer44]

:"DD

[@Heatherhigleydrums]

I suspect he was able to play it having never heard it AT ALL!😂😂

[@berrywilson2520]

😂😂😂😂

[@mkoprc]

Well if you recall, Davie504 knew to play the solo to Sultans of swing just from the first note :D

[@issiewizzie]

Wow people still play this way ... thank God for musicians. May their legacy leave on forever. This is proof to the younger musicians that collaboration and playing with others help you grow musically.

[@as_v8]

obviously hired the right drummer 💜

[@MrGreenthumb_]

looks like they hired "THE DRUMMER" actually

[@arya.n3t]

Mr GreenThumb more like the god of drums himself

[@TurtleTurtlez]

listen to his one note samba cover

[@georgerussell2947]

@@yamiah03 are you sure? He is considered one of the greatest, was the first drummer to be featured in Zillgan live, and is the drummer in Snarky Puppy, a Grammy award winning band.

[@gasperhlupic364]

@@yamiah03 sarcasm?

[@Thewmake]

I am in a seriously releationship with the replay button. \o/

[@raymondstrom7686]

Seriously - hit the replay fast.

[@vivecisalie4497]

I love so much how Anthony's face seems to say :holy **** i'm really playing this with those guys"

[@anthonybrancati4475]

That is VERY accurate lol. We also only had one rehearsal with just some of the band the night before the session so the first time I heard it all come together was live while we were recording. I think my brain is still processing that feeling :)

[@vivecisalie4497]

@@anthonybrancati4475 that's amazing!! I learned it on the drums... Larnell is such a huuuge inspiration for me ! That song is groovy as butter lol!

[@adhieputrok7507]

I don't understand why there are 1200's people who don't like this. please stop comparing, this one is actually great hey!

[@connieleewinstonjr3510]

Because they don't know music ✊🏾

[@JasonFonger]

My ears are so happy right now.

[@viktorvolaric-horvat5190]

I loooove how the Hammond is supporting the other keys, but NEVER gets in the way. Thousands of clever, creative, and groovy-as-hell details, but not one too many! That's what I really admire in this music... Alright, let's listen to this for the 45th time :D

[@anthonybrancati4475]

YO Viktor Volarić Horvat thanks a lot for the comments here man. Glad to hear all the attention to detail we put in is being recognized like this. Feels great to hear these things and thanks for checking it out. Another video is on the way!

[@thiago4698]

Muito bom,musicalidade incrível!!!!

[@deebobryant7813]

One of the best parts of this video is seeing each component celebrate other components of mastery.

[@PavinGomez]

I love how Anthony enjoys the different solos of each musician, his face says it all, that's how music should always be.

[@anthonybrancati4475]

I'm using this video to apply to the YamahaCanadaMusic "Yamaha Keys To The Junos" Contest! Thanks to everybody who has seen, shared, and commented on the video and subscribed to my channel! Hoping your support helps make this happen :)

[@MilkWasabi]

Anthony I absolutely love your stuff. Who would you say are your influences for this type of playing?

[@anthonybrancati4475]

MilkWasabi Hey thanks for checking this out! I'm influenced by a lot of different music that I guess lead to this tune getting written but I've been hugely influenced by soul/R&B/funk/Blues/Jazz. Artists like Stevie Wonder, and Ray Charles are a huge driving force in my playing and general musical taste but then more current bands like Snarky Puppy and Lettuce have influenced me by introducing me to some new sounds and instrumentations and a lot of that comes out in this tune. A lot of people have tried saying that this tune is just a Snarky Puppy rip off which I don't think is really fair. I'm not trying to hide the fact that they inspired me and my writing of this tune but I think it has it's own character and I owe a ton of credit to Robi Botos for playing on this because it was his playing that actually inspired the melody of this tune over 2 years ago now.

[@goyolake]

Anthony Brancati This tune is great, lots of nice melodies and harmonies going around (from 2:05 to 3:11 is just damn brilliant). I also made my keyboardists listen to this to 'steal' some cool licks hehe. I sense some Steely Dan influence as well? I don't believe this is a Snarky Puppy rip off, there were lots of fusion bands doing that kind of stuff for years, but Snarky Puppy is kinda the most popular one nowadays so it's the only one people have on their mind, and the one with which they compare. Also, Larnell's playing is easily identifiable. Congratulations.

[@vanpham5341]

+GoyoLake ok

[@MetathronMovies]

+Anthony Brancati Amazing stuff, top class. Maybe it would have been beter to play something like a Yamaha ANX1?

[@richardrejmer8721]

My son played just the sound from 6:00 to 6:40 and asked me "Who do you think that drummer is?" I got it right in one guess. . . Could ONLY be Larnell Lewis! Outstanding!

[@phaserra]

This kind of music just screams of pure bliss and joy!

[@cariocashow]

Espetacular ,muito show .

[@scorchbox2941]

Larnell straight up MURDERED his solo! Daaaamn

[@sg72646]

Lovely to see these guys smiling at some point during this and really enjoying their great music

[@hodaridaniels8786]

I love this groove, the sound is clean and pristine it has good sound quality.

[@tonylambrightjr]

Got larnell Lewis on the backbeat!! Can't get no better than this!! :)

[@spacejazz6272]

everything he touches turns to gold

[@jasperb9233]

I saw Larnell Lewis in the title and I immediately clicked!

[@SHALAt22]

Love this ensemble....so experimental while sounding amazing.

[@jrescareno995]

Everything about this is amazing. The trumpet line, the piano battle, the drum solo, and the whole ensemble coming together in unison. 🙌

[@KJCMuzique]

I've watched this video so many times, I never tire of it! So much talent in one room. I love seeing these guys perform together and react off of each other's musical expression. This is just good for the soul!

[@itsthat7941]

Had to come back here after 6 years and it's still so beautiful

[@WitnessMinistries360]

TIGHT FUSION ENSEMBLE PROJECT! BRAVO!

[@evanselaban7058]

OMG I could listen to this all day this is so good

[@billrice1381]

Absolutely incredible job! So much talent in one room.

[@Coin3103]

The band is GREAT ! And Larnell Lewis blows my mind every time i see him ! He is one of the most interesting drummer i've seen recently ! He has also made a so F...IN' great job with Sarky Puppy

[@roland812]

There are people who can play and those who are musicians. What I just watch was musicianship at its best. I'm a drummer and enjoy every aspect of music. But when you get a group of musicians together that are enjoying every note they contribute to a song, well that's just magic. I think you could put the sheet music away and just have a good ole jam session with amazing results. Really enjoyed it Thanks for posting P.S. the bass player didn't get enough camera time

[@quakebox]

The Best! very talented musicians together working on an epic piece.

[@timothyletushko6229]

The breakdown into the little guitar solo is the bomb. Everyone isn’t playing to much, and then build back up. Very good balance

[@isaiahlozada4448]

Music really is the universal language. I love how everyone’s just communicating with each other through the music.

[@eqt.studios]

Holy shit! That was really fun to watch!!!!

[@sebastianhauptmann4253]

I love the keyboard showdown near the end.

[@TheElasticUnderpantsBand]

Yeah! That's what it's all about: Having fun (can see it in the faces) making good music!

[@schmohawke]

Awesome stuff, some great musicians completely in their element

[@fuzzylogiceire]

Holy shit, we've got a Nord-off on our hands!

[@gryd3461]

Larnell is killing it! This is by far my favorite piece of music. I absolutely love this.

[@robertdilger553]

Funk is still alive and funktioners never die....

[@rjanvatneberg6861]

Got a Mezzoforte-flashback sitting at the office :) Grooving like crazy, keep it up!

[@crdsalvarado]

Nothing better than some musicians having a ton of fun and getting great results! 🤘🏻👍

[@jazalex]

The rhythm guitarist (not the solo one) deserves more screen time, he's doing an awesome job

[@marcelkupko6598]

Excellent funky groove. Excellent musicians with the true feeling too... Thx!

[@BradWhittemore]

The looks between artists like that at 5:15 is what we're missing in today's "popular" music. You can visibly see their interactions and how they play off of each other in their solos.

[@anthonybrancati4475]

Those moments are what we do this for Brad Whittemore Glad to hear that you felt that the way we did. Cheers!

[@grantib2891]

Beacause it's music by mucicians, not people who are acting on stage with some sientificaly-proof-good-investemnt-music by majors

[@BigBallSac]

shut the fuck up, brad.

[@BradWhittemore]

Nice!

[@TehDuckmeister]

Sac

[@lividlumm218]

Legend has it....stank face is still being made to this very day

[@pputnam100]

Good lord, the drummer's feel and groove is otherworldly

[@delaltisimopuertomadryn491]

Son unos GENIOS, hermoso estilo de musica!!! Mis felicitaciones tienen un nuevo seguidor, de Argentina!! Dios los bendiga

[@Aviolarama]

Yoooooooooooooooooooooooo Dis is craaazzzyyyyy!! Looove the "simple complexity" of this piece!!! Uggggh love this so badly!! Every1 in this, deserves an award, I will not even begin to analyyzzze!! U guys are amazing!! *Total Music-gasm* Love it! *screams*

[@marcusharris5837]

it helps me get into a groove when im about to play drums it's the best groove I've ever heard so far

[@anthonybrancati4475]

Marcud Harris Awesome!

[@LosArchivosReveladosVMC]

Hey brother! Make a more videos please!

[@imaginetv3993]

Awesomeness infinitum! Love Larnell Lewis sooo much!!!

[@Eugeneugenius]

Real music by real musicians! Love it!

[@EvelynRoseLundgren]

Pasan los años, y nunca me voy a cansar de esta obra maestra.

[@achenarmyst2156]

Never heard such a key battle in funk before 🔥👍😎

[@sebastiangiordanohoya2329]

Tiempo que no escucho algo tan bueno,grandes!!! Gracias.....

[@sunshineoverpass5020]

While I've been stuck working from home (and grateful to be working), I've been finding new (to me) music here, and lately I've been following Larnell Lewis around KZbin, from video to video. This guy is amazing, and everyone he plays with is amazing, too. This is fantastic stuff!

[@tlezzy8252]

very cool...and great drums! This going to be fun as hell to play.... eyeing set now.... it's speaking to me.....funky time...gotta go!!

[@darrellm4268]

I'm not sure how I stumbled onto this song. I knew of Larnell Lewis from his performance on Lingus (Snarky Puppy) Outstanding! I have watched this song I couldn't count how many times now. It's funky and cool, love the keyboards, horns, guitars, and of course Larnell on the drums. Excellent song !! Love it.... Man oh Man I find myself back here proabably once every couple of weeks to re-listen to this masterpiece.

[@issa3237]

This studio is full of positive vibes!,love and peace from Mauritius.. .

[@jmg8888]

Magical! Well done guys..can't wait to watch your live concert. Cheers!

[@jjquezada7123]

The dirty synth played at 3:54 was played with so much taste. It caught me off guard on my first listen. Had a total, "o fuk" moment.

[@jonasstone1520]

Had lessons from Larnell. Super musician, with a cool personality!

[@jpablo8752]

de lo mejor que he escuchado, gran admiración hacia todos uds

[@GiulioLarovere]

Hard to recover after watching you guys! Standing ovation!

[@samcook9142]

The pocket in this song is so dense and deep it should have made a black hole. Kudos sir, you have made the jam to match all jams

[@Wisconsin.Life.Photos]

This is very good music. Someone shared this video with me today and I searched for you on iTunes but did not find any recordings available. Love all the keyboards! Great work.

[@flaviosouza6399]

Como pode 1,3 mil não curtiram esse video ????? Só pode ser inveja !!!! se loko muuuuuuito bom

[@artepoesiaymusica]

Excelente labor de todo el staff... Buen trabajo de equipo!!! Un abrazo desde Buenos Aires!!!

[@reydelqueso]

Its such an amazing track, full of everything I play music for, energy, passion, fun! Super inspiring man, you rock!

[@madisonscott1132]

That look of pure joy on Anthony Brancati's face is priceless. He giggles as if he is about to bust a gut. So much fun! Timeless! Congrat's to all of you, Larnell (a beast!) and Robi ( soul brotha, lol was wearing it out!) I loved it! ~ J

[@js1459]

This is what happens when you bring talented musicians in the same room. They do their thing, and create magic.

[@youeti1]

Even after 100 listenings, I still can't stop to dance and do air drumming. That song is crazy.

[@Droufte]

Instant like because of instant groove. Love it !

[@josydesa5519]

Com certeza existe Brasileiro ouvindo musica boa,ainda mais um instrumental como esse. top top top

[@hotman_pt_]

brasileiro e português

[@Marcos76Antunes]

Pt aqui

[@evelynaguiar2153]

sim!!!

[@Lucificator]

com certeza

[@dolglassouza5672]

Esse e top dos top

[@dj-mr-funkyflores1834]

INCREIBLE!! NO ME CANSO DE ESCUCHARLO!!

[@LeFingal]

9 years ago, and 10 million people before me listen to this insanely nice piece of music! Rhythm, bass, drums, jazz, funk, synth war, i love it!

[@dantaylor7416]

Thank you for turning my 8x8 workspace into an absolute FUNKstation this afternoon...and yesterday afternoon as well. I had to come back to fully absorb it all. Killer musicians, and your all so young! Except Larnell. He's the only one that has an excuse for being sick!

[@anthonybrancati4475]

Dan Taylor That's hilarious man! Thanks for making it a part of your day and keep an eye out for my next video to be coming soon! Glad to be bringing some funk into your world

[@GermanWeirdo]

Hahahahahha...! That's right, Larnell is just unique! Great performance

[@umbertomenasci]

excellent sound and musicians

[@DrummerChristianHoffe]

I agree with you!

[@baartkoster1120]

Fabulous. The very best jazz I've heard in a long, long time (and I do listen to a lot of bad shit!). Great musicians, with ENORMOUS ears which leads to this incredibly swinging synthesis. And the enthusiasm of these cats is contagious too. A hell of a party! Thanks for inviting me guys.

[@jocimarteles991]

Muito bom , qualidade sem palavras meu Deus coisa linda show

[@multienergy_]

Como faz pra curtir mais de uma vez? Bom demais!!!

[@ddl230]

That double synth solo was so hard

[@mystrodds]

Great groove! Larnell was 🔥 as usual... wow

[@diegoanibalmartinez9425]

A arte da Música dos arranjos composição perfeita...

[@vitorbarbosa5412]

So many cool details in this. I'm still looping 5:24 to hear the bass and feel the vibe of the trumpetist.

[@boazboazboaz321]

Haven't been this happy while listening to this since a long time.

[@MrJdsenior]

Bettin' there's more than a few session guys sitting in there. If not, that is one HELL of a group. When you have several of those studio types, the music always goes to a WHOLE different level. Great stuff!

[@thierrypannetier443]

Amazing songs, this the return of Tom Scott with the LA express, fantastic team !!

[@thundermusicradio4844]

This is what it means to give space to young people A funk masterpiece played like this and a rare gem from Thunder Music Radio Web you will always have all our support

[@cajunhank11]

the drummer was awesome. great sound and not a wasted effort in any strike.

[@Takkar1707]

Where I've been all this time?What a terrific song!!!!

[@rosensoden]

Incredible, amazing musicians, superb.

[@MrAskaric]

The bass player is amazing!

[@HamRadioConcepts]

oh my god where Have I been???

[@roizeldiez3500]

look at these talented people being happy at what they do... isnt it lovely?

[@MarkLindell]

Wow! That was hot keys and drums!!!