Bill Laurance - U-Bahn (Swift)

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Written by Bill Laurance
Produced by Bill Laurance and Michael League
Co produced by Robert ‘Sput’ Searight
Bill Laurance - keyboards and vocoder
Michael League - basses and moog bass
Robert 'Sput' Searight - drums and percussion
Sirintip - vocals
Maria Im - violin
Henry Flory - violin
Curtis Stewart - violin
Christiana Liberis - violin
Irena Momchilova - viola
Kallie Ciechomski - viola
Maria Jeffers - cello
Sam Quiggins - cello
Matt McLaughlin - French horn
Achilles Liarmakopoulos - trombone
Arranged by Bill Laurance and Michael League
Orchestrated and conducted by Michael League
Recorded by Rudyard Lee Cullers, August 2014 at Dreamland Studios in West Hurley, NY
Vocals recorded recorded at Fashionpolice Studios, Stockholm, Sweden
Mixed by Nic Hard at Limebeat Studios in New York, NY
Mastered by Josh Kessler
Directed by Andy LaViolette
Filmed by Andy LaViolette and Brad Holt

[@snugglebear97653]

I will never be able to hear enough Bill Laurance / Snarky Puppy

[@ENZO76133]

snugglebear97653 What about FORQ or Bob Lanzetti?!?!?!? most of the guys in snarky puppy have solo projects with....well other people from snarky puppy, just search ll of them and you'll have an endless amount of amazing music for the best playlist ever created.

[@kellynkarr]

Lorenzo Rizzardi the man's got a point!

[@loroc223]

+Lorenzo Rizzardi I'm sorry but what is FORQ?

[@ENZO76133]

***** a group look them up

[@spacejazz6272]

+Lorenzo Rizzardi don't be forgetting Shaun Martin and Cory Henry's solo stuff!

[@meowcula]

This isn't a song, it's a journey. Lovely.

[@zupanthecampingdude]

exactly... everything about it.

[@markbutler94]

Best Bill Laurence track yet! That piano solo at the end is amazing.

[@robosdrumworld]

BRUH IT IS!

[@insaneintherainmusic]

My jaw drops more and more the further I get into the song

[@dang579]

can you do a bill laurance cover??? :0

[@MRSBackgroundchick]

RIGHT!!!! I cry at 3:30 every time! Today was my first day watching the video.....I should have known it was my fav from snarky

[@andrewxu3602]

Momentum is here!

[@rafaeloliveira-vp5lj]

@@MRSBackgroundchick My high point is 03:30 onwards

[@rhettnash7287]

sorry to be off topic but does anybody know a tool to log back into an instagram account? I stupidly forgot the account password. I would love any tricks you can offer me

[@groundUPmusicNYC]

Number 2 on the itunes Jazz charts! itunes.apple.com/gb/album/swift/id972938203

[@taylor37670]

YES Awesome

[@rodolfofonseca-larios5176]

Congratulations....!!!!! A real master piece....!!!!!

[@raimundoarce7014]

Wow... greetings...🥳 Sorry being so late...

[@user-od9pj3vq8y]

The bass is what makes it for me

[@rodolfofonseca-larios5176]

Bill is extremely talented and an excellent keyboardist, but the synergy of Michael on bass and Robert on drums is absolutely far away from other jazz musucians....!!!!! Excellent piece....

[@bdubya7646]

Yes, that is one fat, smooth, tight bass track.....The whole thing just kills really.....

[@creamusjones1568]

Absolutely it's deep and groovy

[@rodgergdeyn1561]

One of the most sophisticated, scintillating and superb pieces of jazz ever! Steeped in the feel-good factor. Seriously great.

[@davidjeffrey5902]

3:42 when Sput plays that roll into the crash😭😭👏one of the best song transitions ever

[@robosdrumworld]

Yeah he was locked in at that point

[@sichard.rimmons]

My god

[@raimundoarce7014]

Oh yeah... Good one...

[@brianmi40]

Just when you think a musician can't come up with a new color for music, Bill Laurance comes along and proves the rainbow is endless. Mesmerizing in rhythm, harmony, melody, and endless joy to listen to each instrument one by one to better appreciate the whole.

[@markyates8399]

Possibly my favourite piece of music by Bill Laurance. There’s a simple melodic feeling and yet a rich and complex density to the whole which is hard to describe. Stunning music played by consummate musicians. Astounding!

[@NeverHopeless100]

Just came back from school, checked my phone and now I'm listening to this amazing piece of art. Speechless (as usual!).

[@StewartGartland]

Solange Segrétin And there you go, I'm 56 soon and this track just wrecks me. Great band to have fans across such a spread of ages. (and I suspect there's a whole lot older and younger fans than us out there)

[@blockhax6146]

Hahah same as me

[@dextershumba7262]

In tears, what excellence! Music, soul food!

[@cjdixon1995]

Woooooooowwww man...You literally take a journey through the world on this song...its so beautiful....only people who have lived and had heart felt moments and seen the world can create music like this man.

[@benegeserit1]

I love Bill Lawrence’s playing. It is soulful, emotional, full of “feel” and “feeling” . . . Not flashy like Henry . . . This is a beautiful piece. Thank you.

[@youtooaromatherapy1897]

It's Sunday. It's raining here in Ireland, chilly and damp after the worst winter since I've lived here but this music lifts me to the sunshine, above the clouds and into the ether. Genius, delicious and warmed to my soul. Thank you 💕

[@valeriemcknight5608]

Seven minutes of pure heaven...

[@angelavincentanonymousart8345]

I have played this to death nearly every day , a great texture of sounds and vocies ,so unique and real organic music and you can see the musicians are really enjoying it

[@angielewis4158]

Lovely piece of music 🎶 unique and original organic ) independent musicians make the best music 🎶

[@agungmunthe]

So much epicness in one song!!!

[@christianolsson834]

This track might be one of the most awesome things I have ever heard!

[@Mauplaya1227]

Holy Jesus. This album is shaping up to be amazing.

[@1997jankuschef]

I haven't fallen in love with this piece yet, but I can see many, many people that have. I think my time will come, folks.

[@robosdrumworld]

Are you in love with this piece yet?

[@nathansnyder1595]

Didn’t expect to see Achilles from Canadian brass here! That’s a nice surprise

[@mongoloperwagstaff2646]

I'm 51yrs old and have had quite a few all time favourites in my time, but I think this really is it ! It ticks all the boxes and so many more....

[@timedoesnotexist9423]

One of those "just close your eyes and enjoy...." type tracks.

[@waynewright5023]

This track is sooooo smooth. The string section is **locked in** beautifully!!! Integral but understated.. And muting the piano chords by opening the top and draping it with moving blankets was genius!!! Hearing this song online is what made me go out and get the full CD..

[@packetsnorter]

How is it that this took 6 years to show up in my feed. This is next-level cool.

[@hughwilliams-vo9xq]

piano outro makes me cry with joy

[@peterresetz1960]

So much of a PMG vibe to this, especially what Laurance was playing with Lyle Mays esq. piano.

[@keops2712]

2:35 michael broke the pick guard haha

[@robosdrumworld]

2:42 he got on that moog sub phatty

[@philrobertson6813]

The use of space in this piece is so powerful. The solo at the outro .. gorgeous

[@noodlegraphics]

from 3:45 on .. speachless

[@rodolfofonseca-larios5176]

Absolutely..... It is incredible how a really good song, suddenly becomes sublime...!!!!!! Great job guys...!!!!!

[@damienmercer4731]

...yes in deed, no doubt.. gotta love how he builds up, then just mellows out...

[@robosdrumworld]

Yeah I was all the way done from that point on. 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@mikkiismyname]

Oh yes, so many times that spot hits when I'm driving, beautiful sunset around the rolling foothills of my home in NC. Brings tears to my eyes. Transcendental.

[@juangaray2952]

Ohhh My!!! Very sensual, alluring and yet hopeful. Thank you Mr. Laurance. Again, another terrific work of art!

[@timedoesnotexist9423]

At 4:52 Sput in the zone like.... "This is my happy place".

[@robosdrumworld]

Sput was locked in from that point!!

[@dorflerstrad3927]

heard this rehearsed with a much larger orchestra in the RNCM. I will never forget it.

[@drummerpike1234]

The thing that differs these guys from other musicians (except for the fact that they are more skilled than most of them) is the strong passion for music! You can see it in them. Whether they play a simple note or a fast lick they enjoy every second of the feel and sound, it's heartwarming and makes you feel the passion too. Love Bill laurences' and his bands work!

[@ayenoya]

What did I just listen to. Wow blown away.....:-O

[@ayenoya]

Oshapi Awudu what style of music is this pls?

[@jacobchris356]

+Oshapi Awudu bill is a part of snarky puppy which is a jazz fusion band or really just fusion.bill plays lots of contemprary stuff,for example check out there new album sylvia and the song "the curtain" its a really good album

[@JoohingDenSeje]

Gotta love roberts playing. And this use of brass and strings is absolutely amazing

[@SkyBlew]

Beautiful music! -Paint The Sky,Blew!!!

[@101xaplax101]

we are somehow afforded the honor to witness the evolution of music itself w these guys

[@eyelidman09]

I loved this when it originally came out and I still do. Rather splendid, Bill and gang. Warmest thanks.🙏☀️🇬🇧🙏

[@macpdm]

Beautiful and as somebody else wrote. A musical journey

[@danielap295]

Sweet Jesus, my prayers have been answered xD

[@emarinm1]

I love this theme. The piano solo is the beauty I've ever heard. Thanks for this theme, I don't know why but it takes me back to my childhood

[@Dalstonbul]

Absolutely superb Bill!

[@DavisSchulz]

awesome

[@samorabee]

I listen to this everyday! #loveit

[@JerryT21]

Samora Bain so do i :)

[@damienmercer4731]

...just about!

[@marcusheier7577]

This defines freedom to me

[@christophebraux7205]

Amazing fusion music

[@DanielGrychto]

They are all insane! incredible! pure pleasure while listening to this

[@DjAja]

So so beautiful

[@lilithperson6266]

i have been so obsessed with the vocoder in this for so long and still idk how it's done. this doesn't sound like any vocoder i've heard done before. the consonants are so clear and the effect is so textured, human and feminine. i feel like there must be such a specific finely tuned setup there - my only guess is - mic for consonants with very high threshold hp filter + 2-3 part harmony on controller + maybe the vocoder is running (at least in part) a neutral sample of vocalization by the woman who does the ubahn station announcements vo... im amazed

[@danielwit5708]

I absolutely adore this, thanks Bill

[@benegeserit1]

For me he reminds me a LOT of Bill Evans … feel, feel, feel . . . . Delicious

[@harrietoduwole3227]

I love this song 😊😊

[@frankindia9613]

The out going piano solo felt like riding some lush wave of semi-sweet feelings into deeper and deeper emotional waters...beautifully done Bill. Overall very interesting composition and one I obviously really love.

[@liverpoolhw]

Yea

[@liverpoolhw]

Played a dozen times this week the piano outro with the laid over synth humming through

[@kellynkarr6270]

It's the kind of musical genius that you admire more than anything. It then becomes the musical genius that you envy more than anything. His work is so fantastic!

[@christianhunziker7375]

Absolutely great tune and so wonderfully played. Indeed very PMG/ Lyle Mays like from 3:45 onwards. RIP dear Lyle. Bill is superb piano player, solo as well as with Snarky Puppy! Thanks for this jewel!

[@GoldStarPictures1]

Yes, I thought of Lyle right away ❤❤❤

[@BluAttic]

it's been 5 years since i first heard this song, but that solo in the end still brings me back here every month. thank you bill.

[@jeffrashadthomas2866]

Can't wait till this drops! A must have for my collection.

[@steveowen7475]

The undiluted absolute joy on their faces absolutely adds to this piece of magic.....m.its stunning open heartland....no borders everyone gathers to join in total harmony Perhaps a blueprint for us all

[@alexlewisjr.7119]

This song is the trully peace

[@ayenoya]

It always feels like a fresh glass of juice listening to Bill Laurance or Snarky Puppy. They make me happy

[@KendrickCreates]

So much beauty. What a wonderful soundscape

[@shintsu01]

one of the fav tracks i listen when i am on the plane :)

[@devonjones4347]

Such a beautiful piece!! This is staying on repeat love this!! Listening in 2019 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@TheEmirlen]

It's timeless. Came back after 5 years.

[@kchafa4186]

Salut autre dimension merci bill laurance

[@jayfailing6714]

Bill and Co's work is welcome in my head

[@HarrisTrevorJ]

Rediscovered. Can't believe. I missed this so much

[@barmetler]

I get goosebumps every time that piano solo hits...

[@Pedro-te3yk]

Realmente extraordinario !

[@jonathanw8461]

I have to play this when I'm in Europe.. This song feels like world travel... ✈️🌃🌁🏞️🌅🌄🏖️🌌🌠🌏

[@mikkiismyname]

It makes a person like me daydream about visiting Europe. This will be my soundtrack

[@noahesills]

One of the most beautiful songs man

[@santamonica9079]

Se balader au bord de l'océan dans le plus profond du crépuscule et mourir dans les étoiles, sentir son âme et l'univers qui nous entoure

[@DerAntikristSeelenMord]

Simply Amazing.

[@brianmi40]

This is awesome, and hope it doesn't take anything away to say it makes me think of the best of the Pat Metheny Group, and Bill being a Lyle Mays from another parallel universe here... Fantastic music. Can't get enough of this and Red Sand...

[@GnumatiComa]

Stunning.

[@JonSpade]

I can't imagine how lacking the lives are of the 4 that gave this a thumbs down...magnifique!

[@donguiddodilozzo1906]

Great so great, so smooth...... so smooth, it just flows.... Love that ... Again great combination of the synths sounds, vocoder and analog instruments... All of the them great players. In fact the best part must be the unselfishness of the players and the unity of the group, the team, Bravo !

[@robosdrumworld]

I could listen to this all day and night

[@rogeriosilvestre848]

I cannot stop listening since last week non-stop!!!

[@movies05]

Gorgeous!

[@NeilDSouza7]

Awesome ... one of the coolest tracks I've ever heard ... from Bill Laurance

[@itsadamjosh]

Awesome stuff! Kind of has a Glasper kind of feel

[@theolargent7370]

vous serez et resterez les meilleurs a mes yeux , vous avez changé ma musique ! Merci infiniment ! Vous êtes un rêve pour moi ! Merci encore Messieurs !!

[@StewartGartland]

Awesome new music Bill (etal) you guys are the supreme cats of our era.

[@sollyellenberg40se]

It was with some trepidation that I loaded 'Swift' DVD by Bill Laurance, Michael League and 'Sput' Searight in my player last night. I ruminated that ' Flint' was a too an hard act to follow...but I had no cause to doubt the sheer brilliance of these three virtuosi. Orchestral majesty, soaring soundscapes, intricate textures, drum patterns and piano nuances. U-Bahn being the fitting sequel to ' Swag Times' ( Flint) for me in what can only be described as .......A Clazz Act !!

[@MrSiouxman]

My God. This is sooo good! A real expression of emotion through music! I would absolutely LOVE it to be in this band! Goodness Michael, help bruh!! Lol

[@HanHan-fb7zh]

Divine !

[@1VMDJAnomalous]

Made my day waking up to this song !!!

[@capeheartriz]

great arrangements.....really enjoy this CD

[@Gerry9000000]

That didn't feel like 7 minutes

[@fazeanime8652]

That's the part I try not to cry to

[@sadiyahmuhammad40]

listen to this thru headset on loud. Amazing

[@sadiyahmuhammad40]

Still loving this in December 2013

[@nicknewey6152]

Fantastic

[@IllegalCombatAnt]

MOAR blown away the more I hear. Stunning.

[@hope2play]

Wish this song was one endless loop.

[@oceancalls52]

excellent!!!!

[@ethan02]

Magic 👍🏾🎶😘

[@bendykeysmusic]

beautiful groove, what an album this will be!