Cory Henry Performing "Billie Jean" on BBC Proms

Cory Henry performs his own arrangement of Michael Jackson's classic hit "Billie Jean" with Jacob Collier and Jules Buckley for Quincy Jones and BBC Proms. August 22nd, 2016 | London UK | Royal Albert Hall
www.coryhenry.com
Footage courtesy of BBC.

[@philip_roa]

To all of you who say the drummer is boring, he's playing what they call a "pocket groove". Pocket grooves may be the simplest of drumming techniques, but it gives everyone in the song a steady rhythm and the space to do their own thing in the song. Now imagine if the drums sounded like wild gnats buzzing with a solo, or there being no drums at all, what we'd be hearing is noise. A simple, but effective beat like this brings everything together musically. In context, it's not about how good you can play, but playing according to the song's needs. Otherwise, this should just be a song about instrument solos, not a story about "Billie Jean" Great cover by Cory Henry.

[@edwardsurman709]

Pocket Grooves in a song like this is actually very hard, keeping tempo and precision playing the same beat over and over again is incredibly difficult. I don’t even think someone like Travis Parker could do that. Different skill set. Drummer is incredible

[@MrArchie800]

Philip Roa Damn straight! Good drummers will get this! Those who criticise are likely still early in their learning curve and might come back to this in a few years and realise how good the drumming is. Lest face it, ALL the musicians in this outfit are all top notch - a mediocre drummer wouldn’t be allowed anywhere near!

[@Voe198]

bruh this drummer is DRAAAAAAAGGGINNNN HIS BALLS across the beat

[@Voe198]

A professional snowboarder. I, too, agree, he probably cant rock a pocket.

[@friedpicklezzz]

Caleb It’s not dragging. A low tempo, yes it is.

[@a.j.4076]

You know stuff is funky when even the violins try to move their heads to the rhythm.

[@yannmassard3970]

I have to tell you my friend, that each time i m listening to this, I think about your comment and send you good vibes lol

[@JesseKreis]

Violinists move more than anyone else in an orchestra. Just go watch one lol, like they move even when there's no music XD

[@a.j.4076]

@@JesseKreis Indeed, Violinists seem to move in concert altogether and they move a lot, but the movement is to make the instrument enhance the right "colour" of the notes. What I'm trying to say here is that you know stuff is funky when Violinists ignore the academic movement and have a "violinspirit.exe not found, replacing with standard rythym.exe" kind of moment.

[@JesseKreis]

@@a.j.4076 Ah I see. They've developed an acute case of funkalitis

[@mikiinajijic6763]

Yes hahaha! I was a teenage symphony violinist and we were not allowed to tap our feet to the rhythm, even classical music sometimes has its own groove and tapping your foot helps keep you right on the beat in complicated passages. We were told to wiggle our toes inside of our shoes so the audience could not see us doing that nasty thing, grooving to the beat. I later quit violin and became a disco-funk house band singer (in the 70s) when good bands could get steady full time work, and later, a jazz dancer. Then I didn't have to hide my sense of rhythm.

[@mikavancleef4350]

I congratulate the drummer for suppressing his ego and just playing to the song's needs. That's very hard to do!

[@farsiuk]

There’s not much room for messing.

[@huojr1111]

Mature

[@ToolShedDaddy]

He is playing "for the song" something that took me decades to learn.

[@abrahamhernandez9901]

True bro

[@guillermolopezcalleja2563]

Specially when your skills at playing are remarkable and you consider a waste not to show the others your talent! A super difficult task

[@MrKeys57]

its ABSOLUTE important to have the best drummer available for a big event like this, - he is practically carrying the whole thing "on his shoulders"! - every musician knows what i mean, i am a drummer - this is a superperformance by all involved!!

[@JJDPROMEDIAPRODUCTION]

Hello! : From the original drumer (Billie Jean) Ndugu Chancler to the2 drummer MJ user for his tours ( Rickey LAwson & Jonathan (suger foot) Moffet, both kept a very tight pocket when playing Billie Jean..

[@jakubporowski3281]

Sorry im not a drummer, could you explain me why he is so important here? It looks like simple groove. I mean that if i think about a irreplacable drummer i imagine john bonham

[@MrKeys57]

@@jakubporowski3281 the hardest thing and what shows a good drummer is to keep A STEADY BEAT, for an extended period of time, lesser skilled drummers and beginners tends to drift "off beat" many times, Levi

[@Galant5x]

​@@MrKeys57 Yooo I'm working on not drifting as a guitar player and it is way harder than I thought lol. I'm always ahead of the beat and stacks up over time to the point where it become too noticeable. Also, are there any instances of other instruments in this performance that are out of pocket or drifting? Everything sounds on point to me, but maybe I didn't notice any human error lol

[@robmurray2310]

@@jakubporowski3281 Bonham would agree that to play this flawlessly is actually incredibly hard!

[@rolfmason]

6:45 is the payoff. The whole thing is utter magic but when the “original” groove drops its like an enormous sense of relief. The tension before is what makes this engrossing.

[@keeyust2457]

That part always gives me goosebumps

[@tyerker]

I almost stopped watching around 5:00 but your comment made me stay.

[@samuelcaskie]

The guitar part goes so hard

[@zacharygoody]

I was thinking the exact same thing, I was eager to hear the baseline and after waiting in anticipation it was well worth

[@bassbasssnare11]

All I want is an hour long recording of Cory and Jacob playing and improvising harmonizer/vocoder together

[@andrewxu3602]

At least we got Jacob and Larnell

[@David..]

I don’t like the vocoder for Cory’s voice I don’t care about it for that other guy as I think he’s overhyped by nerds and he has a weird singing voice anyways.

[@francisdz6773]

​@@David..appreciate talent... idiot

[@cm9241]

​@David.. how exactly do you "not like a vocoder on his voice?" It doesn't change your voice, it replaces it.

[@theboyfrombritain]

Proud to say my Dad mixed this whole prom for radio, TV and the live audience. Pretty good job if I do say so my self. The Sound Alliance is his company.

[@Yaboroqe]

theboyfrombritain : your father and his coworkers are the masters in this musical highlight! They will not be forgotten.

[@stixkubwa]

Many congratulations to your Dad. This is a masterpiece and will last forever. Your Dad not only is talented in the audio visual field but is probably talented in the arts of one form or another.

[@Jonotheproducer]

theboyfrombritain it sounds perfect!!!

[@cupidsiza]

Kudos to your dad! Tell him he's got a fan in South Africa

[@ikonmediafilms]

Tell Your dad he is a legend!

[@hiramgonzalez1367]

We are blessed with the existence of Jacob and Cory, I dare say, the geniuses of our time.

[@LiMCRiMZ]

Not even a daring thing to say, it's just true.

[@MrMegajazz]

@@LiMCRiMZ 100% TRUE

[@gmayster01]

Absolutle ! :)

[@cornelmasson4610]

Amen.

[@nap_time_]

i must say. i really dislike collier's music. but he did a great job on this performance

[@YaoEspirito]

The mighty Cory Henry together with Jacob Collier? And a classy symphony orchestra?! I listen to a lot of music, but I think I just heard the best thing I've heard all year!

[@MrMegajazz]

iam in awe of this

[@jairedrob]

The drummer is so lucky to be the one that gets to witness the music move around him as he keeps everyone together with a simple groove. Powerful performance

[@megaton79]

Cory + Jacob + Metropole: the whole show is amazing! The 404 who dislike this are an error.

[@onlyoneuche]

Lmao!!! I saw what you did there.

[@vekesim]

the error is this unacceptable arrangement. it’s a shame.

[@ghislaindebusbecq8864]

Now that's serious drumming. Straight, in the pocket from beginning to end. No useless show of dexterity. Exactly what is needed to sustain the whole thing. Not more, not less.

[@musopaul5407]

It's terrible, stupid, empty drumming.

[@JuicyGamezz]

6:04 I can’t get over how perfectly corry follows the changes. Chills every time

[@RaysTrack]

the chords underpinning this arrangement are like warm golden syrup. Damn, so good!

[@jackmorgan1677]

And precisely that Ray, is one of the hallmarks of the Metropole Orchestra. Introduced by famous Dutch composer Rogier van Otterloo, who amongst other things, introduced that style in the late 70s.

[@gcsusetyo]

Whaaaaaat.... Cory Henry + Jacob Collier + Jules Buckley's Metropole Orkestra in one stage = MAGICAL

[@SimpsonSound]

Cory is really amazing. He's really a true musician to the bone. And that drummer is so in the pocket. It's refreshing to hear a drummer play like that these days. There IS hope! :-D

[@nat-moody]

And a white man as well. There truly is hope! Music is universal.

[@qydyralikulov4599]

What do u mean by hope tho? Music will always be around for us no matter what, people get more creative over time and the future is always bright, so no need to all that "musik iz dyin" bullshit (just sayin)

[@stevencamacho6474]

and also seth rogen

[@wowjef]

Why did you need to racialize it Nat? Yes, we know there are brilliant musicians of all colors and ethnicities

[@jaisoofi5513]

Anouman I don’t think he meant it in a racist way as he did say “music is universal” maybe he just meant it’s more uncommon but yea u right

[@ZeroX810]

shoutout to the man w the shakers holding that tight groove

[@dubraefox8938]

ohateehc MORE COWBELL!

[@nicolaihauptmann]

I played with him once, great guy!

[@karlarsch56b]

it is Marcio Doctor

[@1drummer2poridge]

hahaha the he looks so disappointed in himself at 2:38 for forgetting the stop!

[@derrickrobinson9432]

Wonderful blend of jazz, orchestra, voices and a sacred classic. I've had to listen and re-listen to this many times. So much to see. So enjoyed watching the audience, orchestra members, and singers all having a really great time. Wonderful all-around experience.

[@MrMegajazz]

100 %

[@aclark903]

#sacredmusic

[@rmoraespinto]

The whole thing is excellent! To everyone who "undig" the drummer, I would say that what he does here is extremely difficult (keep tempo in the pocket) and exactly what is called for when playing a complex, multi-layered arrangement and with an orchestra (brass, strings, backings, etc.) like that. I enjoyed it from the begining to the end, especially Cory's arrangement and singing. Great upload. Thanks!

[@dimitriosrigopoulos5195]

Ι have listened to it like 1 million times, and i cant get bored of it, when choir steps in and the violins start their thing, i just go crazy, EARGASM

[@jamesrobinson529]

I play guitar. But Cory Henry is my FAVORITE musician! When I see/hear him play, I get the same feeling that I used to get when I first heard Jimi Hendrix. So awe inspired & humbled!

[@LawrenceHaberMusic]

I love how this built up to the more "familiar" arrangement with that classic string part and bass line, demonstrates the simplicity and effectiveness of those parts. Solo was awesome. Really cool!

[@ericjenkinsjr2756]

Jacob and Cory is dope!!! The drummer keeping a straight pocket!!!!

[@georgerussell2947]

Why is jacob collier not even mentioned in the title?

[@nata541]

Maybe it's Cory's arrangement? They haven't mentioned any of the other musicians either so yeah, I'm guessing that's the reason

[@TraderTaurus]

nata541 nope, it’s Jules Buckley’s arr

[@MsSambaNow]

@@TraderTaurus Who is Jules Buckley?? This arrangement is tight!

[@TraderTaurus]

Mary Paulson Jules Buckley is the conductor ! He’s also playing the trumpet, I believe.

[@Matheus-iz8pb]

@@TraderTaurus the orchestral arr. The music arr, Cory did.

[@Tryfieldanimas]

min 6:45 the moment you deeply expect MJ popping up somewhere on the stage ... tipping his hat. -Goosebumps 💗

[@pawe5794]

Splendid tribute to Stephen Hawking. Wonderful orchestra.

[@notBaf0]

Too soon.

[@theo-go3br]

:D

[@zedlepplin9450]

this was 10 mnths ago

[@idkgreek]

zed lepplin woah that’s actually crazy

[@XSimonEntertainmentX]

This aged well

[@TheRomichou]

Jacob, and Henry, 2 geniuses having fun, and here is the result!

[@wilkszn6676]

Drummer is locked in ‼️

[@carlosa8639]

His cymbals sound so beautiful and washy

[@blakyoni7418]

Did anyone else notice Jacob messed up his lyrics at 4:46 - 4:48? His facial expression and head turn to the side showed it all 😅 It was still a great performance tho! 😏

[@RikerLovesWorf]

He didn’t mess the lyrics up, he just omitted the “smell of sweet perfume” in lieu of repeating the first prechorus

[@EddieG1888]

It sounds more to me like one of the backing vocalists went to go to "she's just a girl" rather than repeating the first line again; the top female vocal harmony is pretty isolated on this particular line which suggests one of the ones just below her messed up and dropped out. Jacob's actually using his harmoniser on this song, not singing, which you can see on the wide shot from the balcony just before the part you're referencing.

[@oranjuly]

Oh man, the reharms and different chords are so good. This is a rare improvement on an already perfect tune. I bet Quincy loved it too.

[@MrMegajazz]

not as much as me

[@elovesmika]

Can`t help but LOVE the orchestration.... Just beautiful!

[@TheJacogroupie]

And no one mentions the amazing Metropole Orchestra?

[@PlektrumPlays]

It is indeed amazing. I love the Sylva Album :D

[@TalvanDijk]

Phantastic orchestra! I love their cooperation with Snarky Puppy.

[@hahabass]

Good shout!

[@willturner803]

And Jacob Collier!

[@andrelima7145]

Will Turner He is mentioned

[@Flornmonk]

That drummer is great!

[@Comedytub3]

Funny, cos I was thinking the opposite. He's not funky :/ ... He's no Quest. There's barely any funk in it.

[@Flornmonk]

Have you even heard the original? This guy nails the original feel to a tee (I even prefer it in this slower tempo). One of the hardest things to do as a drummer is to play a backbeat "in the pocket". The guy in this video is rock steady whilst still laying back enough to create an awesome groove. And as a musician; It's all about serving the song. This isn't even necessarily a funk tune anyway.

[@Hollowtekk]

Some of the best on that stage for sure. Drummer had a perfect performance in my opinion

[@Flornmonk]

Colton Definitely!

[@Flornmonk]

Rodney Ocfemia Found the hobby-musician.

[@spaziojobim]

For the ones waiting for the Cory Henry's solo: 5:41

[@sammythestripper]

💕💕💕💕💕

[@Kiadyriado]

Wow this intro is just heaven, some kind of Daft Punk spirit. Hats off!

[@tygrooms8559]

This is lacking nothing. Absolute perfection. Not sure they could perform it this good again...that's how good it was.

[@sammeiii]

there is a special unexplainable force with Jacob Collier and Cory Henry playing together.. two geniuses in their own rights..

[@james414]

I know I have listened to this almost 10 times! Really nice!

[@user-xm5le5ok2r]

I've listened to this 20 times. Lol

[@purpleAiPEy]

I've listened to this on every different kind of speaker possible.. and they all sounds great 😢

[@flexabustbergson6141]

hahah ive been listening to this all day for a few days now, what the hell is going on with me? Never had this before, and even if I'm not listening I can hear it in my head. Don't know wether I'm going crazy or just ecstatic with this =D

[@Onemodrummer]

Flexabust bergson, it's real music, Man!

[@cactus00001]

James Hash -- yes! So many LAYERS of real goodness and drama going on!

[@mauricesmith5801]

Man...this was a very expensive production! So impressive. I love it! Bravo BBC!

[@Fidillly]

Michael Jackson indeniably lifted many riffs from the original song from Van Morrisson's Moondance and State of Independence. But the way Jacob and Cory Henry arranged that cover is just mindblowing. Amazing colors. Hats down

[@dbsirius]

I love when you solo Cory.

[@donchorusmusic6275]

Absolutely funking brilliant performance by the best keyboardplayers, the best jazz orchestra and the best arranger/conductor in the world!

[@TalvanDijk]

Listening to this a lot lately. Cory Henry is phenomenal! But I also enjoy fellow Dutchman Peter Tiehuis having his big moment on guitar. Phantastic!

[@MrKeys57]

i must say: the tones Cory chose to play at appr.6 mins in, was absolutely "killing"!! - struck me right in the heart!!

[@whataderk]

Omg this was so amazing! The orchestra added so much depth in the overall sound and fullness.

[@NWR447]

love the symphony behind

[@uryic000]

Oh my Dayyummm!!! When Maurice White, Luther V. Natalie C. David B., Prince, James Brown, and other masters died I got a little fearful, but these young new masters picked up the baton and are taking it to the next level. I should have known, God has not stopped creating Genius, thank you Cory, music is alive and well.

[@charliek8332]

AMEN!

[@JayDeLaFunk]

Man when that bass comes in at 2:32 I lose it.

[@jpcaras]

synth bass xD

[@paulnottherealmccartney8558]

Fucking jazz soooo good

[@roelandbr]

Smooth as buttaaa

[@felofoncea]

Hahaha thats right

[@TwoTwoFourSix]

João Pedro Sengo still bass

[@rorycraig]

That opening pulsing chord Jacob plays is ace. And I love how it clashes with the strings.

[@AudioStageUK]

This has got to be one of the best covers of an MJ song ever!

[@BienOfficial]

Bill Clinton on guitars. Cory is s legend

[@TheCaleb0209]

Bienaime Alusa Baraza 😂😂😂 lol

[@Yocjo]

François Hollande on flute

[@blahpunk1]

Everyone knows the guy is a woodwinds player!

[@JS-zb5mp]

This brings back such happy memories in a time of my life. I was privileged to be one of the spectators to celebrate the amazing work of Quincy Jones. Still get goosebumps thinking that I was there on that evening. Something I will cherish forever

[@Snorehog]

Solo 5:38 Those strings on the beats, sweet background for the solo. Love it!

[@seanonel]

Jacob, Cory and *the drummer* ... All out of the Matrix in my books...

[@mattjazzml]

If you are going to do a cover of a great song one hopes to do it justice. This is a masterpiece that everyone can be truly proud of. Brilliant!

[@Z41D4L1]

I can feel your spirit Cory. God is shining all through you.

[@playpianobyear]

5:28 homeboy is BADDDDDD on that synth bass. Damn.

[@songseo6398]

He's soooooo good!!!!

[@TheCheloSpot]

Then he messed up from 6:23 - 6:32

[@TheCheloSpot]

ImprovPianoTips i thought i was the only one who heard it

[@TheCheloSpot]

Major ScaLe you can hear him stuttering on the walk up during a major part where the bass needed to be present most before playing that transition; he simply got lost. I am speaking not as a perfectionist, but as a bass and tuba player, composer, arranger and producer

[@TheCheloSpot]

i know. i misread the comment at the time.

[@lucaheinze615]

This one guy on the clarinette (4:13) is feeling it so hard and i can relate sooooo good. Just love the passion of the whole Orchestra.

[@christianhayden7574]

I think thats kurt cobain

[@CraigGood]

This is as close as Cory Henry and Jacob Collier are allowed to get to each other to prevent accidental damage to the time/space continuum.

[@trinitodd]

😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@Tree-thingz]

I get the feeling that the arrangement was a surprise to the orchestra and the singers. I love this arrangement - can't get enough of this creativity!❤

[@speckytom]

0:16 she knows shits about to go down

[@mizzpoetrics]

Didn't think I was going to like this, but I was pleasantly surprised! Just Awesome!

[@jasperlambert]

Me too. was expecting shit. then when the band comes in, oooohhh

[@obinnaosisiogu]

And now for the first time in my life, I believe Billie Jean was not MJ's lover. What a gold digger, that Billie Jean!!! Lol

[@richardlockett8973]

In British terms, what does Proms mean? They are DOPE! Are the same same as Orskest Metropole?

[@1dekel22486]

Ahhh!!!!!! This is 🔥🔥🔥🔥 the whole arrangement, vocals, orchestra, band 🔥🔥🔥. Salute to the drummer for holding that pocket, and the drop at 2:32 touches the soul.

[@justindza]

Completely agree with 2:32. Great timing for the keys to come in

[@janedo384]

I cry almost everytime I go back to hear a little Billy Jean arrange by Cory H Jacob C and the orchestra. The emotions that this version is giving me are just amazing, THIS is music, and anyone who doesn't hear it, or who find this and that not enought or to much, I'm sorry for you. It's a masterpiece nothing less. And I am sure that Michael J would really have been very impressed, and it must not have been easy to do. Bravo again again and again. And thank you for this creation.

[@richardkovacs2006]

Well, nica praisal. However I always have a strange feeling, when someone spells Billie Jean with a y instead of ie...

[@elijahevans412]

He's probably the only person i know that won't get a dislike on his video phenomenal

[@RayasNegroOvejas]

30+ have disliked this though

[@MinkyBoodle44]

Everything about this is absolutely delicious, from the orchestra to the drummers to the bassist to the singers to Mr. Henry and Mr. Collier. Funky as all heck.

[@purpleAiPEy]

I tear up every time the solo kicks in

[@flexabustbergson6141]

every fuckn time :D

[@dylandebord9208]

purpleAiPEy I creme

[@CPez]

purpleAiPEy Not even remotely close to his best. Bad by his standards. But it's impossible to be great Every time.

[@amrantomer8005]

KingSnowman can you give an example for good stuff from Cory?

[@APEJOH]

Lingus by Snarky Puppy

[@faithandtheroadlesstravelled]

The best and my favourite video...seriously...what an arrangement and what a cast of incredible players!!!! LOVE THIS WITH ALL MY HEART. CAN'T SIT STILL ON THIS ONE!!!!

[@Franny998]

I get chills when I hear the first notes of Cory's solo!

[@PaulsonJeanty]

Now that's a performance!! Jacob Collier & Cory Henry and this amazing orchestra!!

[@apollolanding1972]

Genius... Absolutely freakin' genius!

[@sophiawoods2558]

Damn! The Metropole Orkest is so great. They played with Jacob Collier, Cory Henry, Snarky Puppy, Richard Bona and many other amazing artists! Stunning.

[@yessbenne5924]

bill clinton on the guitar

[@ahaduchasemusic3276]

1:12 idk why but i love that riff Jacob does with his voice this was amazing Micheal would be proud

[@gabrielribeiro2244]

So perfect, that's all i can say ❤

[@BounceHideki707]

I can see myself coming back to this video for like......ever

[@darrellm4268]

To the 2 thousand thumbs down. Are you crazy? This is the most in depth version of Billie Jean you will ever hear. This is pure fire!

[@tung1hour]

2:50 that bass and strings just kill me !

[@sasaloguzhan]

With at 3:40

[@silasradies7292]

fffuuuuuuuuuuu

[@jackmorgan1677]

THAT is what this flagship orchestra of The Netherlands is famous for, that warm sound, and its creative use of different parts of the orchestra.

[@michaeldoyle7444]

Fantastic, must have watched it 10+ times already, I just love this version, think I'll watch it again!

[@Yaboroqe]

This orchestra is one of the best for this experimental Jazzy Pop. Drummer is groove machine.

[@Pianoplaya-cy9rx]

OMGhas blessed us heard this song at least 30 times and it still sounds so good, especially when I put it to my surroundsound. You can hear every note, every instrument, everythingeven when the seniors go, HEeeeee!!!!

[@RockinTheDub]

Corey Henry, this video, and this genre are probably the greatest things I’ve ever discovered.

[@hatrickdicky]

this is insane...what a masterclass, credits to all musicians!!love it

[@CactusHaze]

This is so smooth. This is an example of why Cory Henry is one of my favorites 🔥

[@TheSilverBullet524]

7 years in and I’m still hoping that this will make it on to Spotify. So good!

[@Ctouch09]

I keep coming back to this.......

[@AwesomeMan2696]

Anyone know the guitar player? and to regards to Cory Henry.. i have no words for how AMAZING He is!!

[@allardbuising32]

Peter Tiehuis

[@AwesomeMan2696]

thank you!

[@allardbuising32]

You're welcome

[@TalvanDijk]

Peter Tiehuis is awesome. He has played with an impressive list of musicians, like Herbie Hancock, Tina Turner, George Duke, Stan Getz, you name it.

[@allardbuising32]

Tal van Dijk They played with Peter Tiehuis 😉

[@bengtgunnarsson7922]

CORY HENRY AND JACOB COLLIER PERFORMING TOGETHER?!?!?!?! This is a dream come true

[@phakt]

You know when you see a musician smiling while they play... they're loving what they do.

[@rr7firefly]

Why can't the American Grammys ever have real music like this on their award shows?

[@lyricderbin1169]

Because everything here is fake as hell

[@micahturner6239]

Lyric Derbin ........someone doesn’t get it. 😂

[@lyricderbin1169]

@@micahturner6239 okay so all music is fake nowadays sheesh

[@lyricderbin1169]

@@robbiemp2321 right, everyone here literally cannot sing, and nobody plays an instrument. How the fuck do they become famous? By selling their soul. That's how

[@troll7589]

Probably because rigging for a full sized orchestra+Rhythm section would be a bitch and a half and the deserving off its one concert not the background noise such a stupid award show

[@brandonthomas1336]

This is so dope! I feel like I can't even listen to the original the same... this is THAT good!

[@datscnote]

Dopeness doesnt begin desribe this room of geniuses!!! I appreciate all kinds of music, this is Beautiful!!!

[@chriskross]

wowww!! Cory's arrangement is incredible

[@vilsonrodriguesjunior8669]

just imagine Michael himself watching this...

[@isulatinedominique2435]

Qui sait......

[@joycechahinepiano]

What a pleasure for all the musicians working together towards that common goal. COMMUNITY!

[@mikiinajijic6763]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!! Every single note superb! so glad to see that some people are still putting out REAL MUSIC!!!!!!!!!!!! Yeah, baby!!

[@YaoEspirito]

Am I the only one who senses pure and undiluted, once-in-a-lifetime genius radiating from this guy?

[@ArtbyAtlas]

It took a little minute to get started, but man it was worth it! Epic performance!

[@nhatnamtrinh5017]

I love this kind of performances. Enough pop for passive listening. And when I have time to really pay attention with a good headphone, man!, I'm hearing things that blow me away.

[@michaelcorcoran3942]

:,-(

[@kelamo7067]

Epic is the label

[@alyssarobinson9462]

Art by Atlas sswttt

[@lophbass2758]

@@nhatnamtrinh5017 indeed!

[@davidcottrell1308]

Dayum!!!! Brilliant...the drummer lays down the beat like a real pro!!!! Cory is amazing, as usual!!!

[@davidgilzene3515]

Watching this in 2022 and it’s still vibe! My first introduction to these greats and one of the best performances at bbc proms I’ve ever seen.. hands down.