Béla Fleck - Wheels Up (Live)

Bela Fleck's My Bluegrass Heart releases on September 10, 2021 from Renew Records / BMG. Learn more and get your copy now at www.BelaFleck.com
Musicians:
Sierra Hull (mandolin)
Michael Cleveland (fiddle)
Mark Schatz (bass)
Bryan Sutton (guitar)
Justin Moses (dobro)
Filmed at The Famette in Lyons, CO by NOCOAST
www.belafleck.com -

[@jacobnash3507]

As a musician myself I can't even comprehend the complexity of this set. Long live bluegrass

[@davidbarbour2368]

A room full of geniuses.

[@CarlDoucet-jm5kq]

Totaly agree💯%

[@michaelmullins1290]

Michael Cleveland always makes folks smile. He brings a different draw to every song he plays. To say stacked lineup. Possibly a understatement. Lol

[@jammankutch9385]

He makes my soul shiver too

[@howardsugarman6497]

I was lucky enough to be at Lyons Co this same day, while they were practicing this song. Believe it or not, this version was a practice run before they played it later that night, on the Rockygrass stage. Stellar!!! Bela and this band debuted My Bluegrass Heart that evening, and we were totally in awe of all the musicians. They killed it! So glad this version got filmed and recorded. Bluegrass perfection!!

[@ajschroetlin2196]

That's such an awesome venue too.

[@thefriendsofcoal1152]

Michael Cleveland steals the show even in a room full of show-stealers.

[@jamesbernardin4052]

They're all great. Sierra Hull's mandolin playing is off the charts.

[@PleaseNoMoreFarmhouseDecor]

She's by far the most artistic person there. The violinist is a close second.

[@riceflatpicking4954]

And she can burn a guitar up

[@adamchurvis1]

I just now learned of Bela Fleck, as it is his 65th birthday today, July 10, 2023, and it's in Bing News Birthdays. Blown away. Simply amazing. New favorite. Haven't seen talent like this in many years.

[@metallurgico]

Bing news recommending something useful!

[@dirtyhiggins5484]

Bela is the GOAT!

[@pamelajensen8729]

Where have you been?

[@adamchurvis1]

@@pamelajensen8729 Under a rock, apparently.

[@MeechyBrownProductions]

This is like country, fusion jazz, and classical musical all meshed into a giant beautiful ball of fire!!! ❤❤❤

[@6020e3]

welcome to bluegrass

[@madskillzyo]

​@@6020e3 yep, pretty good description

[@1micbrown]

It's called bluegrass ❤

[@jeffsimard8846]

Sierra’s intro to her second pass is insane, and her first one she just bounces right off of Brian Sutton’s motif! She’s amazing But then again, everyone in this band is ripping it!

[@EliasMohr2]

I wish she had more volume!!

[@dankintner51]

Sierra is the best out there in my opinion. Her rythmic chops are powerful, her leads are untouchable.

[@Zakkiss]

@@EliasMohr2 Do you listen it stereo? She is in left channel loud and clear ;)

[@campbelltron]

Bryan Sutton is one of the most satisfying-to-listen-to flat pickers of all time.

[@brahmburgers]

Phenom - all of 'em. Nothing but cascades of notes, and not one of them off. wow!

[@ztahs]

Wow, talk about an all-star team, this is just about as good as it gets.

[@buckodonnghaile4309]

Bela Fleck and his brother Bena Fleck have made their parents proud with all theyve accomplished.

[@ronmiller171]

I like Bena's movies! lol!

[@chrisdixon7305]

I've been studying Spanish - working long hours and trying to soak it up. End of day, I watch this video - sometimes twice - and I leave the room in a state of joy. That smile at 2:43 is like the sun breaking through. Thank you every one.

[@_sonicfive]

Anytime you wish to practice. Native speaker here.

[@namcat53]

Like a breath of fresh air in a smoky forest fire. This is a real band; they listen and look at each other while playing so clean and beautifully. The Grateful Dead used to do this.

[@jongray4828]

This is the result when hallucinogenics are not involved, lol…

[@Mooseman327]

Just not nearly as well.

[@denisradioactivewildhorsem1266]

And Bela actually added some melodic work to his improv instead of just spamming riffs. 😂 he was a genius melodic player in his younger years. Hope he brings more of that creative spark back.

[@nickdfoxy]

The Grateful Dead on their best day had one one-hundredth of the musicianship of this band.

[@donaldcouchie646]

@@denisradioactivewildhorsem1266 Spamming riffs? I think not.

[@micahbyce2655]

That violenolist is immensively talented. Probably up with the top best bluegrass players in the world. Keeping good feeling at that tempo is really hard to do and he pulls it off perfecto.

[@ravineprojects]

Sierra's playing is so clean and sharp, it boggles the mind

[@andrewchernack1480]

"I got blisters on my fingers".....just from listening!!

[@BobbyGandtheGmen]

The difference between Bluegrass Musicians and some "other" music styles is that a genuine Bluegrass Musician really has to know their stuff. They don't fake anything or just "fluff" along with the band. Each individual is a stand alone brilliant player, together they are like a finely oiled and tuned engine. Precise and exacting in their performance. No one individual overplays or underplays. They do not make bones by walking on each other, but rather each one makes all about them sound better! THIS is why I hold Bluegrass music in the highest regard! Bravo!!! Brilliant!

[@gabepentermann5345]

If you're feeling low , as a music lover this music will definitively cheer you up ! Terrific good stuff from these GIANTS.

[@patriciaperfater8161]

Left of Cool Album started the whole ❤ affair for me😊

[@angelomararce9991]

Rick Beato brought me here, love it !!

[@denisradioactivewildhorsem1266]

They played almost 4 hours at our local theater. Nice to see Bela actually doing some creative melodic work and not just standard riffs with his improv.

[@EasyThere]

That is one incredible group of performers. Wow!

[@tomn9094]

Lot of talent right there, tell you what.

[@Faz99Master]

Uplifting would be an understatement!

[@bendummitt888]

This is a fantastic band. Michael Cleveland reminds me of Scotty Stoneman. Bryan is an animal. Bela and Sierra on top of their game. Bravo you all...

[@fakeplanesatejane6281]

You've gotta be kidding right Scotty Stoneman? He knows his licks ( a little birdie told me lol) but sounds nothing like Scotty. And never will.

[@dougnichols2347]

When you put together an A Team of musicians like that, you know it will shine. Best of the Best

[@patlatorres7000]

It wasn't really until the fifth or sixth time watching this that I took full notice of all of the smiles around the circle. These folks are having BIG FUN playing this and it shines through in the music!

[@scottrowe533]

Holy guacamole, that's some damn fine music! I loves me some jamgrass and these fine folks look like they've been woodshedding for the entire pandemic! Throw in some saucy jazz licks and this sextet could be the next Strength in Numbers. Bravo, lady and gents. 💖 👏

[@BrandonPetrucci]

This is one of the best bluegrass units I've ever seen....I love love love Michael Cleveland but I love every one of them...

[@ioanniskostoulas3843]

Grammy winner definitely! Tracks with Sierra and Molly are my favourites. Strider is the best instrumental of the year...it takes my troubles away..Thanks Molly!..

[@robertfox499]

The whole album is insanely good. 'My Bluegrass Heart' is up there now with my entire Alison Krauss collection and a few other things that are prized musical recordings. I love Michael Clevelands grin when he's playing something amazing. They are all amazing.

[@tripppldubbbl]

fantastic live performers

[@MouseEarsPopcorn]

The amount of talent in that one place is staggering.

[@carolinewright4u]

Béla! this SMOKES. Hot damn!!!

[@lukedaymusic4585]

Agree

[@strangerfrommars]

Wonderful! Reminds of the feeling I had when I heard "Drive" the first time.

[@isaaclefevre7226]

Yes. I remember when I first heard Whitewater, Slipstream, and the Legend. Absolutely amazing.

[@freightdawg6762]

Michael Cleveland is an Amazing Dude

[@regpharvey]

banjo touchin's by bela fleck

[@ddragonwhistler]

This is gonna be the most STACKED album ever!

[@johnfisher1931]

Shoes just don't get a whole lot shiney-er than this!!! I'm so glad there is these guy's music to love. Superb.

[@ronoliphant2680]

the guitar was feelin the fiddle playin

[@patricialebaudrier1378]

An absolute treat to the soul. ❤

[@michaeloconnor7849]

This is virtuosity with an added bonus, it blows me away And puts a smile on my face. Thank you very much.

[@sergevekemans5479]

As I am not a musician I can understand and experience with gladness the complexity of this set. Best track of the year

[@misheardlyricsguy]

Wow. Just wow. I don’t think anyone truly understands Bela’s level of virtuosity. He’s like a Chopin multiplied by Mozart, to the Nth power of Michael Jordan. Touched by the gods!

[@bennettsykes9408]

Oh man saw em last night....jaw dropping!!!!!Fifth row center Keswick Theater

[@brandonknight6104]

Seventh row center at the Strathmore. Killer show!

[@davidglemboski258]

1/24/22........car stuck upside down with WHEELS UP in Niagara Falls!!!!!!!!! This piece TOTALLY WORKS!!!!!!

[@usmcbrat2]

Shredders, one and all!

[@georgesedeno7891]

Real musicians. No electronics!

[@ASDPOWER]

All hot players but the dude on the fiddle whoah he bringing the vibe!!! That guy is killing it. rythm, timing, all going on a nother level !!!!!

[@megdill877]

Man, what's not to love?!! 🎵

[@kerrykrishna]

Bela's DRIVE is my all time Fav album, and I have listened to it well over 300 times end to end. This upcoming album sounds like it might be just as good.

[@crorivpro]

Now that's what I call joy Ride.

[@Circusflea00]

Fire. Love the quick tempo...these people are ridiculously talented.

[@artzreal]

I'm Portuguese (the tiny country Americans think to be a province of Spain, but came to divide the world discovering with the Spanish, and has a large community in the US) and I do love traditional American music. This is balm for the soul, not to mention the insane skill level.

[@fayde1217]

I've been waiting 2 years to see you live in West Virginia. I swear if Covid delays this concert any longer I'm going to lose my mind. Here's to hoping for a healthy 2022 and an amazing show!

[@fayde1217]

Well, sadly enough it was cancelled. I understand though! Maybe the next time around.

[@oldandintheway1162]

And that's a practice run. Just stunning musicianship everywhere, and great to hear a dobro with Bela that isn't Jerry! :) The album looks to be so good it needs two bands to tour it, and then some. I just love this music. It just lifts the soul.

[@billb0925]

Kind of an odd thing to say. What’s wrong with Jerry?

[@oldandintheway1162]

@@billb0925 Absolutely nothing Bill. That's rather the point. I've seen Jerry perform a load of times and it's always a thrill. When you know it's Bela playing you expect the dobro to be Jerry, as Bela alludes to in the album notes. That's why others deserve a mention when they get the opportunity! While I'm here again, what a fabulous album. Love the asides after some tracks.

[@billb0925]

@@oldandintheway1162 Yes, and it’s not only Bela. Jerry’s the GOAT, as well as a seriously nice guy, so he plays with everybody. I like Justin, though, and this is a killer lineup.

[@Ozoneum1]

@@billb0925 I got it. I think he was meaning to say it was nice to see some new blood playing the dobro in a masterful way a la Jerry Douglas.

[@patricebourletdelavallee105]

Fan de bluegrass!! Extrardinaire! quel plaisir!

[@BirdYoumans]

'Bout close enough to perfect for me! ❤❤

[@cruzjay188]

From Dominican Republic 🇩🇴 this is fire

[@katfishkobain8809]

That was the Boston Symphony of the banjo world…. Mastertones, Martins, and F-4 mandolins……. wow

[@TheGoodmusic2011]

Wow that's some HOT pickin'.. Sounds super. And they're all the right musicians for this mix. Couldn't have found anyone any better.

[@mmaximk]

Wonderful music, thank you ❤

[@johaunZ]

oh yes oh yes. One of my favorites. with some of my favorite people. Thank You

[@markwilliams8532]

Some of the finest musicians iCan't help doing what they do best. You know what imean ?

[@magmoreoakblaze1959]

I love the end where Serra can't contain herself from jumping and spinning in joy.

[@terbhang]

Whoa, my first introduction to Michael Cleveland! What a talented group!

[@erock2229]

The talent here is amazing. Some of the finest acoustic musicians around. I'm glad they are all sharing their talents with us.

[@karll3119]

Insanely beautiful

[@ltcolumbo9708]

Amazing feelings... Thsnk you...fr India

[@janiedillingham3190]

That was fabulous!!

[@justifiedFaith209]

Man, talk about a super group! Bela, thanks for your "bluegrass heart" What a wonderful treat!

[@JewandGreek]

Justin Moses = Mr. Sierra Hull

[@tomelwich49]

Burnin!

[@CKiser-ti7jp]

NO BETTER BLUEGRASS ANYWHERE

[@martinsundland7614]

Holy sheeet!

[@Dubaiman123]

C’mon people what about the rest of us musicians? We need to give up? Just incredible.

[@MajinCanon]

And to think my favorite genre of music went from hard rock to instrumental bluegrass cause of one band

[@robrivers6476]

Ahhh I'm commenting again on this video and song only because it literally makes me emotional to see such beautiful music.❤❤❤

[@justins.4891]

Sierra ❤

[@DaniAvett]

My favorite so far!!

[@ruthmusic8122]

Brillant bluegrass! Wow,going at lightning speed......so so good!

[@mmiller6873]

How freaking great is this. Loved every bit of each instrument. Just well done!!!

[@louisevad6091]

So many greats playing great music so little time.

[@kerrykrishna]

It has to be said, NOCOAST did an absolutely FABULOUS job on the filming and bloody Perfect audio for this! I am listening to this song daily and NOCOAST's stellar job never leaves me wanting anything else. Bela, DRIVE is my all time fav album, and I have listened to it end to end over 200 times. And now, Wheels Up is in my top 5 all-time greatest Bluegrass flavoured songs now. Thanks so much for all the music.

[@xavierquilici8929]

Génial grand merci de France 👍👍👍👍

[@lennysheldon7685]

real musicians

[@stanleykomonce8302]

i like to think of the song as a plane ride..... taken off , wheels go up ....they get to where their going then land. i love jamming to it. i only practice with the masters now.

[@stuforty2]

Awesome playing 👍

[@brysonalden5414]

I've watched this video every week since it was posted, and if there is a better bluegrass instrumental number out there I am not aware of it! This lifts my spirits every time I watch it, and I'm so glad I saw them live in April. Thanks!

[@DjangoStock]

One helluva lineup here. Loving these!

[@LiamHagan]

What an all-star band! Michael looks great! And Sierra is just phenomenal. Love the tune :)

[@mktplyr76]

All of them are ridiculous! And Sierra Hull 😍

[@elizabethcsicsery-ronay1633]

Wow!

[@aburtch]

Talk about an all-star lineup of musicians!! How about those harmonics Bela picks right after the bass solo at 4:47, so slick!

[@oldcremona]

This new album is so exciting! Can't wait to hear the whole thing.

[@alexfindefix]

Congratulations for the Grammy!

[@billwagner5419]

perfection - just wish I could listen that fast!

[@robertflagg2461]

About 400 bpm sounds like

[@davewalker3487]

Bela's done it ...again. Incredible musicians each and every 1. Sierra..Bryan..Michael..Mark...not familiar with the dobro player...but he is awesome. Thank God for Bluegrass...it's deep in my soul!

[@abelltube]

Dobro is Justin Moses.

[@TimDocHarper]

@@abelltube Who is also Sierra's husband.