Bill Laurance - Money In The Desert (Flint)

[@kellynkarr6270]

I gave Bill a hug and bought him a beer at Ground Up Music Festival 2017. I did this for all of you, like me, who can't thank him enough for this brilliance. Just pure brilliance. Thanks to all of you at ground up for all of this.

[@alazrabed]

I wish I could hug you and buy you a beer. To thank you for the fact that you thanked Bill in the name of each of us who can't thank him in person.

[@MisterstereoOso]

I wish I could hug both of you & let you buy me a couple of beers on behalf of all the Snarky fans out here, ......no honestly, it’s ok, I don’t mind, it’s the least I can do 🤪🍺🍺

[@jeremyankamah4737]

Wish i could all three of you for the thought

[@nadavzeira389]

I wish I could hug myself sometimes...

[@brenttauromusic]

When that Moog bassline kicks in at 3:12. JESUS!

[@1MarkKeller]

Give me the good stank face everytime!

[@musicdev]

n u t

[@robosdrumworld]

BRO I WANTED TO LEARN KEYBASS AND I LITERALLY GOT A MOOG SUB 37 JUST BECAUSE I HEARD MICHAEL LEAGUE PLAY!! DUDE IS A BEAST!!

[@thesnarkygamer]

Where do I begin.... 1. Million dollar bassline and guitar solo by Mike here. NOW I'm convinced that he is in fact, a guitar virtuoso. Such feel to his playing on whatever instrument he touches. 2. Man the arrangement on this song, very innovative fusion of a somewhat disco beat and feel with a funkiness and orchestral flare to it, very cool stuff here. 3. Some of the best string arrangements I've heard, again the bassline and those melodies work so well, I don't know how these guys keep blending 3 completely different melodies together so perfectly. BRAVO! 4. This song really fits it's title, just saying.... Overall, what can I say. We should learn to expect excellence yet put aside all our expectations to embrace something new and innovative which these guys will no doubt shower us with. Do I need any more reason to justify why these are my favourite group of musicians ever?!

[@brentduanefoster]

No further explanations needed. I TOTALLY concur.

[@JamieSandel]

What I love is that Mike isn't even really doing anything melodically innovative here (IMHO) yet he's delivering pretty much exactly what the tune needs aesthetically. I like his tone, too.

[@Drumroll418]

5. The faces Mike makes anytime he's soloing on an instrument. How can you NOT enjoy those? They're like his trademark by now.

[@AlAndScher]

This comment nails it: Absolutely stunning ... everything in this marvellous work of art.

[@Pastarastaman100]

I try doing homework to this and Snarky Puppy but I always end up just sitting back and listening. This is incredible music!

+Edgeri Hudlin I feel you!

[@bailey.matthewr]

Amen

[@Jachael123]

Mood

[@brentduanefoster]

OMG!!!! The strings, the guitars, THE GROOVE!!!! OH, it hurts so good!!!!!! LOL

[@WaithakaEnt]

Mike and the Snarky Puppy family are in a League of their own...

[@jonathanw8461]

I feel a mix between Royksopp, Daft Punk, Vulfpeck, the 80s and 90s making a baby!

[@simeonlinke3437]

this grooved the shit out of my ass...thank you so so much for this awesome piece of music

[@markprater1]

Love how the Snarky guys tend to feature players other than themselves. That's REAL self confidence. Mike's surprise solo is one of his funkiest 🔥

[@robosdrumworld]

BIG FACTS

[@AlAndScher]

And the look on Bill Laurance's face at 4:32 says it all ...

[@AncestralCapital]

I have no problem buying music like this. It's like a good book. It has chapters in every song.

[@kellysmith1151]

Totally awesome!!! From a classical intro through a new age transition to an urbon jazz style. I agree, this artist has to be sponcered by everyone! Which means PAY for his work!

[@robosdrumworld]

Kelly Smith I agree you on that!

[@bigmoney923]

I could listen to this forever

[@Chilipinoy]

My favorite song in the whole album! It's got everything in it!

[@AmritaMandala]

This is poetry.

[@kreyperez9842]

+Samadhi Path This is music

[@DariusMcKoy]

Agreed

[@kevg7040]

This is Sparta.

[@aidanmarr5227]

No, this is PATRICK!

[@andrewxu3602]

Especialy 4:24

[@AlAndScher]

This piece of modern Music absolutely got it to become a "func-jazz" standard - mesmerizing in every way!

[@veryearly]

This is absolutely my favorite tune on the album. Beautiful work, Bill and Band.

[@joelbauer9812]

Should be used for a film! Great composition!

[@AmritaMandala]

Bassline of the immortals!

[@TheBokkelul]

This is pretty much the best thing ever.

[@matteoborselli8081]

Soundscapes. Can't really stop. Bill Laurance, you stole all my playlists. I can't stop listening to this album.

[@AlAndScher]

Nearly six and a half minutes of absolute perfection !

[@kristianalexander329]

loving everything from @3:00 on ... it is really fun

[@marcob1924]

This is wonderful stuff!!!!

[@beastmode1226]

I like it! It has that Chromeo feel to it

[@domrt]

So much groove! Well done Bill! :D

[@jean-clauderaharimananana9380]

Magic Laurance 🙏❤🙏 Violins I love

[@nahumpang1085]

this song is def not recognized as much as it should be, just perfection

[@benleu2502]

Andy made a hell of a job on every footage. That song is the most surprising of the album for me and i really like it. Thanks to Bill and the musicians. Michael has no limit with instruments, it's amazing.

[@flubby178]

This is so divine

[@olivernichols6232]

Like listening to a wonderful film score. With this music; Hahaaaa , I'd see the movie! Great pieces of work!

[@darylmukwamu7436]

damn... this guy is a genius

[@robosdrumworld]

I WANTED TO LEARN KEYBASS AND I LITERALLY GOT A MOOG SUB 37 JUST BECAUSE I HEARD MICHAEL LEAGUE PLAY!! DUDE IS A BEAST!!

[@RCGB31]

Love it...love it...love it !

[@domdentrecasteaux6389]

you ever get that when you want there to be a part of a song in the mix so you imagine it in your head? well, i didn't have to imagine 😅

[@ciromiranda]

Thank you!

[@tonhueb]

This is amazing.

[@RoeyHaviv]

This whole project is "How to make music 101"

[@pbh07]

I heard the rocky theme in that! Very nice touch

[@dejabuaums2579]

just love this song

[@juliemaudet2865]

Cooooolllll !!!

[@TrickysBen]

Good tune, and the outro... The outro is absolutely beautiful.

[@tubenmarkus]

that's so good :) the Guitar is insane

[@jordanisawesome27]

Reminds me of the Unreal Tournament 3 intro music...I love it!

[@nunosina]

amazing songs

[@williamtylerast]

god damn this is great.

[@jayfailing6714]

master and the boys can play drummer very solid all good JJ

[@duffy_io]

Ugh this grooves so hard!!

[@deanscrutton1328]

Sublime as ever

[@tyman96100]

oh it's the best I've ever heard

[@hardgroove86]

great sound..

[@Gusrikh1]

Fabulous..

[@Aiina]

The part which starts at 3:20 reminds me the old daft punk stuff... In better.

[@absolute-sound]

great track!!! :D

[@DoenerDuesentrieb]

omg sooooooo sweet

[@TheZoust]

SICK!!!!!

[@krimsworld]

Can you please make the soundtrack to a movie with this sort of shit? That would be SO awesome.

[@matheustrindadebarreto]

Michael League :)

[@titouans6485]

Nice !!!

[@dave021479]

How could you hear this and vote a thumbs down? Not even for April Fools...

[@pablinksksks]

pretty cool

[@kylebarnett350]

really badass

[@drummer1224jr]

Love it

[@nonatomusic]

Excellent job! Just one question: Why the melody in the piano part that started at 02:50 seems to be above the standard pitch (440hz) ? You did that on purpose? That's really awesome and different...

[@yuptasty]

It's easier to hear around 5:22 -ish. It seems it actually isn't detuned, but fluctuates between tuning. They've got on some sort of detuning effect, I would assume.

[@TheTitanzeta]

[@marvinomarciano]

BORA GALERA DA LIVE!!!!

[@unhabbited]

pure soundtrack

[@lophisbullshit5416]

nice horn

[@meinradrutschmann8725]

crosover !!!

[@JazzizCafeLoveJazz]

El tecladista británico Bill Laurance (@billlaurance) debuto en solitario en 2014 con su álbum "Flint", todo un éxito en ventas, fue directo al #1 en las listas de Jazz de ITunes, y de critica. "Money In The Desert" forma parte de ese primer trabajo de este miembro fundador de Snarky Puppy (@RealSnarkyPuppy), que lleva trabajando con otros artistas desde que tenia 14 años. El ya publicó un segundo álbum en 2015, "Swift", y en marzo saldrá a la venta el tercero, "Aftersun". #Jazz #NuJazz

[@richkim8126]

Too Sick.

[@flipperg3]

Muito bom ^^

[@anthonytavarez1092]

OK I like it...

[@matthewclausen9505]

Daaaammmnnnnn!!!

[@GetAwaySV]

This is the shit!!!! Sooo awesome

[@nathanjames4242]

Really really great song. Loved it . . . it just seems like . . . there is something missing. Its just missing that "Cory and Sean" vibe.

[@j.cordero6965]

I think Bill likes music with more of an emotional, highly meaningful touch. Cory and Sean are f'n great but their gospel backgrounds probably would have changed the song in a way Bill wouldn't have wanted.

[@ramonegolden8757]

This is definitely somebody's "cross country running" song!

[@prestokrevlar]

0:38 Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey soundtrack when they go into a bear's uterus:

[@Mauplaya1227]

Soo tasty. Lives up to its name for sure.

[@j.cordero6965]

Is the the BLOOOO in your profile pic?

[@bencharlesb]

Anyone know what effects Bill has on the rhodes at 2:35?

[@noyd4172]

I think he's using a chorusing effect on the Rhodes; in an interview, he mentioned that he uses the Roland Jazz Chorus 120 to amplify his Rhodes, so it's more than likely the amp's onboard chorus giving the rich and synth-like texture for that particular section. I think he may have also doubled the riff with a lower volume Moog track with some healthy pitch modulation.

[@vOuijaa]

What effect is Michael running his guitar through?

[@snarkypuppy]

A Pigtronix Envelope Phaser!

[@markprater1]

@@snarkypuppy :Saw a Bernie Worell video pimpin that Pigtronix on his D6 Clavinet...

[@PlatinumRaptor]

Anyone any insight why this was taken off of Spotify?

[@Gerry9000000]

4:43 DAT MOUSTACHE

[@nicolasleblanc1461]

How is a propane tank an instrument?

[@pepitochavez]

anything is an instrument if you want it to be

[@beasty108]

pepitochavez yup and it depends on how it's used

[@lophisbullshit5416]

+pepitochavez agree

[@damienmercer4731]

...the GENUIS of Bill..!

[@thesugar5934]

Although the center of the timpani head is hit, something is there intention?

[@cormaccullinane6390]

michael league-hand claps

[@MenchieExtrakt]

thanks rudy ayoub

[@itsomakesnoise1]

Can somebody tell me which bass synth is that?

[@Sunarbon]

Hi, if you still want to know; I think its the moog little phatty stage 2. But i'm not sure... I'd love to have one of these but they are freakin expensive... Do you know a synth that sounds similar?

[@agrumrecords]

@4:34

[@Yan5796]

eternal music and rather not play it

[@1323-j6k]

Michel League ripping it on guitar

[@Cheddagoblin]

good shit, can't find it on spotify tho...?

[@stixx45]

_GoodMusic>.

[@jayfailing6714]

Noveau.

[@dclarkmusic]

Well, alright. I suppose you can ALL be in my super group. But you all have to learn to work with Chris Thile. Deal?

[@baslee6843]

This should have been played when Walter White was hiding his money in the desert haha

[@michelebeartGIBBONGASCON]

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[@BaBAKARify]

bon son, mais pourquoi 17 gars pour faire ce que 1 peut faire toute seul ....

[@jahddartois8344]

bud rotten Parce que c'est chouette de jouer avec les autres !

[@martinkeita7008]

bud rotten Par ce que personne ne peut faire ça tout seul... Tu n'aura jamais la présence que peuvent dégager 17 personnes avec une console.

[@steveowen7475]

SNARKY and 😐Bill......just sit back

[@jean-claude2923]

Very mediocre!

[@Monchyjc]

love it

[@ramonegolden8757]

This is definitely somebody's "cross country running" song!