Brooklyn Charmers - Aja (In-Studio Performance) Steely Dan Cover

[@haukurorsson833]

I don't think I've ever heard Steely Dan covered so perfectly.

[@mannykrag3486]

Best Steely Dan cover I've ever heard

[@jss1877]

The Brooklyn Charmers have easily become the best cover band I've ever seen

[@Ninjaspartan117]

EASILY

[@grooveattitude06]

Look at this kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIfFhmV_hpehlac

[@palmsofdestin1]

I used to think that, but there's a lot of other stuff out there on KZbin . not just Steely Dan but all types of bands

[@chadwix]

@@palmsofdestin1 Everybody’s got their niche and they fill theirs very well.

[@dmljones2550]

@@palmsofdestin1So true but parts of this version are quite good.

[@benjaminwestney9095]

As a former professional classical musician, my greatest joy came from being able to manifest those monumental works of the greatest musical geniuses humanity has ever produced. I can only imagine what it must feel like to be able to reproduce note-for-note these SD masterpieces. You all have my deepest respect.

[@SandraNasrollah]

Ex ballerina understand musicians

[@SandraNasrollah]

Did. Prima twice😮😊

[@SandraNasrollah]

Scary

[@1957PLATO]

I love Steely Dan very, very much but to call them them the greatest musical geniuses is a bit of a stretch.

[@romulus_]

​@@1957PLATO why's it a stretch? the mode and medium of musical genius shifts through time and they did it about as well as anyone could in their own unique way, musically and lyrically. and it resonates with a lot of people. that's brilliant, plain and simple.

[@llamaclipz]

honey wake up, the charmers just posted

[@mrmogensen]

lololol the floating math equations during the dias solo is 10/10

[@MrLittlefeat]

I'm 70 year's old and Blown Away with this !

[@nathanrogers4018]

Im 63 this is what the world is missing great musicians and bands like we use to have,some bands are still around this is a great cover.The records company stopped promoting bands and it screwed up the music industry.

[@geryloftis7985]

WOW; I’m impressed! Kudos to the drummer and the saxophone.

[@pankajawasthimusic]

Love from Mumbai!!!! 🤗

[@njdrummer7120]

Guys seriously this gave me chills. One of the best rock songs of all time. Steve Gadd !! You guys are sooooo good. Talent !!!!

[@alistaira99]

I went to see James Taylor recently... But half of me went to see Steve Gadd.. 😜. Yeah, they're both still cookin!

[@timjohnson6100]

Thank you! Steely Dan is the sound track to my life. I was 8 yrs old in 72 when I heard my first Steely Dan song and I was hooked. Thank you for keeping this music alive.

[@MrFriesz]

Same here, and liked them more as I got older.

[@Boddissatva]

Brings back the best memories of my young life in the valley.

[@SandraNasrollah]

The best❤

[@woodrowwilkins149]

I was 10 and it had the same effect on me.

[@gordonbaker410]

"Can't Buy A Thrill " was the first album I ever bought myself. It, and everything they've done since is magical.

[@laurahawkins1015]

Wish there was a LOVE IT button!

[@gabrielgolden4336]

Well well well, turns out they DO make 'em like they used to -- really impressive, fellas.

[@finscreenname]

A new line up but still sounding great. I won't use all the audiophile mumbo jumbo and just say it was well worth piping it through my 3000 watt system so the whole neighborhood could hear it.

[@theloniouscoltrane3778]

Steely Dan are reality poets and exceptional musicians than their contemporaries, particularly The Eagles, that sold millions. Steely Dan is the best; Brooklyn Charmers gives justice to their legacy. Great cover as always. Thanks.

[@benvye4279]

Perfect. Just. Perfect. Wayne Shorter, Denny Dias, Walter Becker, Steve Gadd all played on this track. And you nailed it!

[@tjblackmore7863]

This is the quintessential Brooklyn Charmers tune.

[@TheGlobalProfessional]

Glad I found this. ❤

[@EbolaSandwich]

[hears first 60 seconds] Subscribed ♫

[@AnthonyT50]

An incredible reproduction of what is some difficult music to play. Timing, performance both vocally and instrumentally were amazing.

[@ebradford74]

Damn! Ya'll play it EXACTLY like SD. Right down to a T. Kudos to you, gentlemen.

[@meinkapu9899]

Steely Dan...music worth playing!

[@TheGlobalProfessional]

He even had the whistle!

[@Crunchtastical]

The math behind the guitarist in the middle of the solo had me rolling. Amazing performance and a sub well earned🤣🤘

[@artsinski84]

I used to swear by the Brian Wilde group's covers of Steely Dan. Still do. But these Brooklyn Charmers are incredible!

[@daverobertson5614]

some of the most iconic drumming in a pop/rock song ever and Alex, you nailed it. A few extra rolls to put your mark on it as well as the rest of the guys. Awesome recreation

[@azpodforce]

Incredible! Probably their most difficult song and you guys nailed it!

[@nicholasalvarado7903]

YOOOOO The ending solo was really reminiscent of something I feel like Christopher Cross would've thrown down on the track. SHEEEESH.

[@jimjamp123]

Thanks for this! One of SD’s hardest pieces to reproduce. You fellas do it real justice 💕

[@will1956mike]

Wow!....even the whistle!!

[@DP-kt5wr]

Holy Shit guys! Incredible

[@andyinoregon]

When I last saw Becker & Fagen in Aug. 2013 at Troutdale, Oregon's Edgefield Amphitheater, I could not believe that this magnum opus was the 2nd song on their setlist. That's when you know you have a very deep catalog of great songs. You all have honored the original "Aja" musicians magnificently here.

[@skeeterboombaty]

Grand. Divine. Just a wonderful cover. Everyone in that room is TIGHT. Love this. Come to the midwest sometime please :)

[@raybrown8887]

I gotta say the drumming was off the hook, amazing job the groove and the subtleties were spot on.

[@Boddissatva]

The combination of the sax and the drums is nothing but magical. And the vocal speaks the story. It’s like something everyone should hear.

[@mateussoaresneto4296]

Strong hug from Manaus.

[@nicholasalvarado7903]

That double bass fill @ 5:22 YESSIREEEEE 🫡🫡🫡

[@onsomeoneelsesdream]

I hate these types of comments, but this is truly amazing! This song has 41 freaking guitar chords alone!

[@MrADex]

Just wonderful! THX!

[@MRRIFF567]

Wow, awesome performance!!

[@rockmaker507]

I finally find you! wonderful!

[@Church_of_Robot]

Colin out here with the video effects!

[@ColinPeterikMusic]

Lets goooo

[@robertu4301]

That was a pleasure! Thank you.

[@kbstabs5982]

Brilliant rendition of a great song.

[@jimdixon3470]

This was so delightful. Not only were all the musicians killing it, but Colin Peterik's video direction and editing took me right where I wanted to go, visually speaking. Thank you all for creating this performance. You rock.

[@fabiocecchelli9662]

Wow!!!!

[@spucclah8039]

Such an amazing cover, and the amazing production of the original has been done justice too. Whoever mixed this is amazing !

[@caoc5856]

Excellence, great drumming.

[@ssgoifvet]

That was an amazing cover of Wayne Shorter's solo

[@davidwartski7213]

Impeccable. Those Steve Gadd drum fills! Nicely done! Y'all are the best at what you do! (I also like North 41.)

[@markpratt8201]

Great Job! This is a difficult song to play...You guys nailed it!

[@tomspafford5368]

Thank you Brooklyn Charmers. Your music brings me tremendous joy. Thank you for sharing your unbelievable talent with the world. Rock (or Jazz) on my brothers!

[@paulgallagher9185]

Man that was awesome. The tone and echo on the guitars was so sweet! Angular banjos, I mean.

[@christiansmyth1466]

Those 2-stroke rolls tho...so smooth...

[@mr.kite0535]

High quality of one of the most technical songs ever recorded. Just ask Chuck Rainey or Steve Gadd. Excellent performance guys.

[@azman.s]

Quite great band to play the steely dan kind of muzik! Great!

[@sarahbeach4849]

How? How the hell can anyone cover Aja and make it sound so painfully awesome?! This is incredible. Grinning ear to ear. I did not hear the famous Steve Gadd stick-click, however, so I'm a bit suspicious of THAT, but maybe I just missed it! Going to Patreon riiiight about now.

[@mikemilan4234]

Absolutely awesome. The Shorter/Gadd parts were particularly jaw-dropping!

[@tsopuaifa]

It takes Americans to cover Steely Dan. Well done.

[@jimjamp123]

Actually Canadians can cover SD as well. 😀

[@tomlatenite8348]

WOW, that’s fantastic!!! That’s a whole lot of work!! Thanks for this one

[@1-eye-willy]

that dark green custom guitar with the paddle headstock and funky pick guard is pretty sweet

[@Rick-pn1pp]

An absolutely amazing cover!

[@Zif-the-Old-Herring]

Woff!!!!

[@bradchervel5202]

The vocal mix is excellent

[@Ch051]

that whistle was sublime

[@mordecaikucai9532]

Covered beautifully. Congratulation!

[@darrenbennion6086]

Beeutifull

[@dfagen19]

Saw them live in Aurora IL last night, they are easily the best Dan cover band around. Goosebumps when they played Aja!!!! Go see them if they’re in your neck of the woods

[@brucebuege6594]

Amazing, you guys freakin' nailed it. Thank you! I love these covers, you guys couldn't be better. 😎

[@sydviscous7006]

Totally awesome cover, but no stick click at 4:56?

[@paulmoran3482]

Fab 🎼👌

[@stevemd6488]

Beautiful.

[@Outdoorcookwarereviews]

I've played in bands and seen a lot of cover bands been in the scene from the 80's to the present and you guys are the best cover band I've seen in 4 decades

[@vantagestudios]

Wow fabulous job guys, I love this!!

[@betodaval]

WHOOOOOOOOA! That was flawless! Such a big and complex song. Kudos guys!

[@fortadelis]

Fantastic work

[@MTWasks]

Oh my goodness! TBC is now my favorite (and best by far) SD cover band. Way to go. Thanks for keeping this musical magic alive.

[@raybrown8887]

absolutely astounding cover of a very difficult sone, well well done

[@SandraNasrollah]

Indeed charmers

[@justinquaylepate1358]

A+ 💯 for sure!

[@jonathantheoklitos9021]

Awesome cover! Amazing editing too, covering all the highlights from the performance!

[@jamesmcnally1253]

Amazing,it must be difficult to cover a band like Steely Dan.

[@markbarboza1407]

completely blown away! Aja, a work of art covered by musical geniuses! What more can be said...

[@davebwilliams]

Superb

[@Had2Listen]

Remarkable, true to the original, well done !!

[@johngallagher6047]

Fantastic guys.

[@gustavopalma9233]

You guys are amazing!!! I won’t stop following you from now on!!!👌🏻

[@jerryandlisa27]

Awesome ! Such a hard song to cover you guys nailed it !

[@meredithwatts2293]

I see I can add another comment right next to my one seven months ago. The reason that the drummer is so exceptional is that he is at least matching the original by Gadd, he is exceeding it. Congrats. Meredith Watts

[@edguilherme2]

holy cow this shit is melts in your ear but pumps your heart at the same time. jamming at 2am here

[@cumuleinfos5884]

Wow, from Montreal, Québec Canada

[@modernmusicstudio303]

This is awesome! Thank you for sharing!

[@johnb9507]

You guys are INCREDIBLE!

[@STEVEMC02]

Great performance! I've been waiting for you guys to tackle this song.......you didn't disappoint, well done!

[@chadwix]

Got to be such a good feeling when it comes together so well. You guys are some really great musicians. Keep up the craft.

[@shaunweston1183]

This is high quality - a great cover ❤

[@robsou64]

7:45 that guitar solo.. we can hear Walter's spirit in there! Bravo!

[@DrApocalypse]

The solo is actually very much like Christopher Cross at the end of Ride Like the Wind both in timbre and structure.

[@1drummer2]

Love this chaps cracking rendition of a classic tune. Particularly the drumming, Gadd I’m sure would approve. 🥁

[@My-Nickel]

Keeping it alive ! great job guys!

[@garydoherty600]

Great cover. Thank you.