Cory Henry & Yoran Vroom - Heart at Midnight (live @Bimhuis Amsterdam)

www.vpro.nl/vrije-geluiden
Hammond organplayer Cory Henry with drummer Yoran Vroom perform 'Heart at Midnight', composed by Cory Henry.
Cory Henry is a fenomenal organ player.
www.cory-henry.com/
Broadcast december 20th 10.30 am (GMT +1) NPO1
More on: www.vpro.nl/vrije-geluiden.
This video was recorded in Bimhuis Amsterdam
VPRO Vrije Geluiden is a music program made by the Dutch public broadcast organisation VPRO

[@chris_outh]

Around 3:53, Yoran waits for Cory to finish his phrase before hitting the cymbal and you can see Cory smile afterwards. That's truly telepathic communication between musicians folks.s

[@musicdev]

The telepathy lasts the entire time too, I can't call this performance anything other than absolute freakin' magic, these guys are just on another level.

[@dantedt3931]

That's an awesome display of what great musicianship is about.Great observation Chris.

[@DavidBoura]

04:09 he reads mine opening the filter ; )

[@WalterKimaro]

and not only that he automatically keeps filling in the matching kick till the solo ends.

[@JohnEkor]

That makes me smile a million times.

[@TheDontCheat]

The presence of Yoran Vroom in the solo is just unbelievable

[@PeterAzor]

Another little thing I spotted: at 3:16 Yoran almost hit the snare but at the very last moment decided not to (similar to 3:54 when he waits for Cory to finish the phrase). It's unbelievable how these two geniuses communicate.

[@oc174]

Peter Azor 3:54 must’ve been rehearsed 😭

[@amosmiller9556]

can't even describe how many times I've listened to this. staggering music making. 💕

[@Urbaxter]

Me too! lol

[@ba739]

I bet I am catching up to you!

[@thinkingkeys]

I can't describe how many times I've tried to like this comment

[@MadsVoigtHingelberg]

Me too. It's incredible

[@MrDingger]

It's impossible to become bored of this piece of music, I defy any person to do so.

[@jacquesprevert1902]

the drummer is absolutely sublime. He carefully listened every single notes Cory played doing his best to offer great music.

[@ademagba]

the drummer is so relaxed yet - he is dropping a lot of sense with those sticks - Jeeeeeeeeeeeez

[@allanchatlein9231]

And Yoran Vroom is a magnificent drummer.

[@ikobi]

exactly!

[@bradlucid]

defintely

[@xgrafitox]

Amazing!...

[@cacophonycake2234]

Totally agree!

[@nohaste4me]

Happy he is not killing his talent by idols or something stupid like that

[@nickyfiorangelo856]

No one, and I mean no one, has mastery of the Hammond B3 like Cory. Forget his chops, voicing and phrasing, they are other-worldly. Genius on display.

[@torridscene]

TELEPATHY. Here, Cory and Yoran connect on an insane level. Yoran Vroom (Greatest name ever) is an astonishingly perceptive and talented drummer. This is artistry of the highest level. It is NOT merely the (obviously great) technical prowess of each player, this performance is far beyond that. What is the secret? There is no secret -- it's obvious: both players love and live Music, and here, each musician renders the tenderness or the "muscle" when/where it is needed. A masterpiece performance.

[@RaymondAinyam]

Drummer is next level

[@darrenkhouston]

100%

[@zurielauguiste]

I’ve probably listened to this hundreds of times back in 2016-2017.. got me through some of the hardest times in life

[@anna_annah]

Same here same here...

[@karl-emilgendahlroldborg3059]

Yea, me too...

[@JohnDrums1497]

Dude seriously. Song says so many things that we cant express with words

[@alanblade5994]

Oh my Rasta , i love the socks and the goldfingers , thank you for all these years with YOU !

[@zacadou]

There's something about his playing that brings so much emotion

[@jeffreypreston7675]

Cory Henry is so underrated. He needs more attention! The chemistry between him and that drummer are great too

[@viderethevaccinatorfromhol7536]

2020 now . I think it's pretty different now. He's a huge star

[@christophertorra5313]

Cory, you are the reason i started taking piano lessons. Thank you

[@jamesbeasley8119]

Awesomeness..... he is the reason u started playing piano good stufff!!!!!!

[@cbro777]

Man this tune is soul stirring. Something about it hits something deep in your spirit and moves you.

[@vanelysantos693]

0:00 - 7:08 that part was beautiful...

[@odic7660]

Nah 7:09 is better

[@sergiomeza9854]

Hahahahah yeah

[@marianfricke]

The solo is one of my favorite solos of all time. Such a great build-up and storytelling! A lot of beautiful lines.

[@Shevaron]

I just discovered Cory last night going through youtube searches and WOW what a find. I haven't felt this inspired by keyboardist playing since I discovered Keith Jarrett in the 80's.

[@oc174]

Look up "I Want to be Ready" by Cory Henry" ... I believe this piece demonstrates his full potential!

[@laidyeh5011]

@@oc174 Look up Glory Glory...OMG...

[@omahajim22]

When I’m in a bad mood, I come back and listen to this. Never fails to lift my mood - every time. 👍🏻

[@omahajim22]

For the record, November 2019, and things haven’t changed ❤️

[@omahajim22]

May 2020... still here ❤️

[@user-js8qn1mo3b]

Same! I can't seem to get tired of it.

[@8ONMusic]

Cory man...One man machine beast - Bass feet, comping left hand, shredding right hand. Triple tiered goodness, not to mention your feel and listening skills to everything happening around you

[@PaulsonJeanty]

Eitan Levine Well put sir.

[@tylerwoodottawa]

Plus tremolo and volume. Too many layers.

[@LukijanoMinic]

Exactly! Right leg also works like a beast! :D xD

[@alexcazet2694]

Not to mention storytelling...

[@gnikjpen]

Don't forget distortion on the Leslie.

[@cactus00001]

It just never gets old... *

[@homelessballoon]

Everything Cory Henry touches, becomes gold! He is a poet!

[@cytogee7266]

That solo at 3:15 just touched my soul man! Everything is just perfect! The sound of that synth gives me goosebumps and tears falling down my face of pure happiness and sadness at the same time

[@mannyhoward6207]

Oh Lord.. this is beyond brilliant. Cory is a rare gem.

[@italalamsberg5424]

Manny Howard SURE AND SURE🎶🎶

[@marcosguimaraes5787]

@@italalamsberg5424 bom

[@NIIVES]

damn awesome drummer man!! he knows what he's doing

[@edmcguigan3501]

You don't get a call from Cory without being a killer. Don't know much about drumming but I like what I hear. Clean, uncluttered, tasteful, no overplaying.

[@shmuelhirsch2069]

What's his name?

[@MrFrankylll]

@@shmuelhirsch2069 yoran vroom

[@VocasoGK]

Shmuel Hirsch his name is on the title yet description. He is Yoran Vroom. And he's awesome indeed.

[@nezkeys79]

Yea...i thought that about the keys player

[@samjordn]

3:52 to 3:56 incredible timing on both their parts... such fruitful intuition my lord 0_0

[@crickcrack247]

For the ones who were questioning about the synth he uses in his Solo: That is supposedly a Moog 'minimoog' Voyager XL... sounds really nice...

[@johnniesmith3041]

This is moving.. These guys are painting with far more then 64 colors OMG!!

[@StephenFasseroMusic]

Cory is my music hero. There, i said it.

[@dahleigh2964]

I listen to this music at least five time a day, 365 days a year since 2016. HEART AT MIDNIGHT, an irreplaceable Guardian Love to a Child.

[@hmakonnen]

How can one man with just a drummer do so much? 🤯 Chords, bass, rhythm, solo, adjusting drawbers, list goes on. I can hear this on any given day and it’s just as rewarding as the first time. Raw talent. Hard to find these days.

[@brianreginaldbaker8391]

No matter what he plays, no matter how well he plays it...you can always tell where it all started for him... And that to me is WONDERFUL, for him...and for us.

[@eleishatamiyaj.8470]

Brian Reginald Baker amen to that. it never leaves you...

[@dahleigh2964]

Brian Reginald Baker So true...... Same as me, this piece became my signature tune from the very time i heard it. It helps me mend some broken pieces from a far.

[@dsanders799]

Well said his help cometh from the lord

[@eddiewakesmusic3137]

Brian Reginald Baker You preachin’!

[@thachamp837]

I dont get it

[@dantedt3931]

This track takes me to another place...all those changes. Maaaan!

[@HVCPfilmproducties]

For the sake of.. how can anyone NOT like this!

[@martinaxelsson4294]

I've lost the count of how many times this piece of true art has given me inner strength. I'm not religious. But this feeling you get by consuming the flow of harmony, must be as close as it gets. A true Thanks!

[@JohnEkor]

This is the place right here with this track where I get to vent after a long day of work. It is like a pill for my soul.

[@AlienInterviewVideos]

The Master performing his own Masterpiece! Bravo!

[@JamieCooling]

Key change at 4:53 makes my heart sing! My God!

[@nathanaelsylvestre1946]

Anglophone ou Francophone... La même sensation à ce passage 😍

[@loluoresegun5844]

La misma sensación para todo el mundo alli, mi amigo.

[@Ericandroy]

Oh yeah baby!

[@PeterAzor]

It wasn't really a key change since he remained in the same key (at 5:00 he's on the same chord as he was at 4:50), but that chord progression was from another planet nevertheless :)

[@slowpokeproductions]

It made Cory's sing too...you could tell it hit him; he couldn't shake his head fast enough! I would be joyous too if I had his talent! He's a miracle!

[@StealthSwith19136]

Cory and Yoran make these instruments speak. When you can display the ability to make someone feel some sort of emotion, its truly a magical experience. Extremely high level of coherence with the listener being displayed with this. Thats what music (art) is all about. Many emotions spark form this. Thanks for sharing.

[@andycordy5190]

The Hammond is reborn under this man's fingers. Truly remarkable artistry. Love love love.

[@mickkennedy1344]

The Cory Henry Quartet : Bass Player, Cory's left foot ; Rhythm player, Cory's left hand ; Lead player, Cory's right hand ; Drummer, Yoran Vroom

[@bartbroekhuizen5617]

Thats actually every organ player. Thats why i love playing organ :). But Cory Henry takes it to the limit :).

[@larrygraham3377]

Excellent... Really enjoyed this ... just absolutley fabulous !!! 🤗🤗🤗

[@mhillvo]

I just love listening to this music. He mentioned Billy Preston and I'm a fan as well. Cory is the music here. You have to be the music to play it so wonderfully and with passion. Bless his parents in Heaven for showing him the way to life's purpose and joyful desire to be this fine musical young man. Bless you, Cory, for your inspiring music...and yeah, some musicians just flow naturally in the creative joy of doing what they love...for life. I feel privileged to play as well, yet I enjoy hearing others like him, also exploring such beauty in creating wonderful moments like this.

[@koho]

Enjoying all the comments on the synergy between Cory Henry and Yoran Vroom. Something I yearn for in particular. Brad Mehldau is another favorite keyboardist of mine, and he and Jeff Ballard also produce lots of those "oh my!" moments. Great to find another like pair. Loving it.

[@arreit4]

My day is going so much better because of this!

[@lionaza3841]

I suffer from anxiety/depression and when i listen to this it calms me so beautiful..I

[@visualmusicdesign1982]

Cory Henry has breathed new life into the Hammond. His style is SO accessible and playing, joyful!

[@ElectricCelt56]

Unusual technique- one foot playing bass pedals while the other rides the swell- and those yelps of joy- man, what a SOUND! So warm and big with those keyboards.

[@lexieluthor]

This piece is so crazy - the transitions - wow Cory - great drums to accompany 🙏

[@saloliveriproducer]

I've watched this dozens of times and gets better each time. Such beautiful, heart-felt music with incredible execution!!

[@RC4LIFEZ]

What a tribute to his mother

[@helix3291]

This might be the greatest thing I've ever heard

[@Reelmedia1]

I am sure that Mr. Henry doesn’t read these posts as he has a vast fan base by now. My three favorite pieces by him by far are Gerorgia, and the two other pieces he and Mr. Vroom have performed on Vrpro 2015. These 3 pieces are incredible for the following reasons. In listening, I noticed a few simple things. How in sinc these players are. It is like Mr Vroom has anticipated every gesture and every nod. Remarkable commitment by him. His skill although it may sound simple is very complex in nature. As for Mr Henry. His right hand is stellar and shows the glitze, but please imagine for a second that the left foot has to function through all of this. The subtle control of the organ register sounds while playing at full speed is shifted on the fly. All this is synced with Mr Vroom and with gestures. Now imagine this, as he is playing, he is controlling the speed of the Lesly speaker and he controls the rotation speed of the horns which produce tremolo, which is magic unto the style. I am not sure how the heck this is done, but that along with controlling the swell or volume at the same time makes one wonder how it is possible. I like it. It is moving. I myself create stories using video content that I produce and I try to find magic at every location I visit to create a story. These guys should be proud of themselves that they have created a compelling story that will endure. Each time I revisit these videos, I understand more.

[@CorreeHoey]

4:17 - 4:33 has so many meanings

[@adaukeje4517]

So beautiful...I screamed at the end...it was the highlight. lol! I LOVE IT

[@MosTalent]

I can imagine the young composer meditating on a special day with his mother...... A priceless moment. One unforgettable place. Perhaps a carnival ride they shared on a sundrenched afternoon. A joyful Cory as a boy, guided through the park by her loving hand...And he, with a hand full of colorful ballons.... The movements of this masterpiece form a soft whimsical, almost weightless dance of notes from the beginning, to the expressive driving vamp at crescendo...Resolving back to the tender melody at the resolution, leaving the listener feeling the love he felt in his portrait of love... For the love of mother....Kissed by GOD! Beautiful.....Amazing!

[@philnaccarato]

OMG.....what a beautiful interpretation of this (or any) music. Your poetic illustrations of what the piece meant to you were very moving. I'm really taken by what you wrote. Thanks for sharing your thoughts - stated with such grace and class. We need more of that around here.. !! Gorgeous words indeed..!!!

[@TheDanielSpies_Arcades]

Fan for life... :-D Amazing....

[@carlwinwindom6076]

This is one of the most disgusting display of musicianship, improv, and collaboration! I've seen in YEARS! Thank you Cory for raising the bar!

[@adriangroeneveld9341]

I know, it's quite grotesque isn't it.

[@user-od9pj3vq8y]

That little run from 3:49 to 3:55

[@bencharlesb]

+Lasmamoe soooooooo nice

[@MartinJuncal]

+Lasmamoe hahahaa.... It comes and goes, but it is there, where it should be :)

[@zugrath16]

I also love how the drummer responded to that line

[@CfishProductions]

4:17 to 4:35 orgasmic

[@BobWijnen]

Followed by another one from 4:41 till 5:08.

[@jkingraptores]

cant believe this stuff.. i play it over and over again

[@SojuNinja]

This takes me back to the middle of the pandemic, when I would spend nights drinking soju with my friends over Zoom because of the lockdown.

[@paddys1883]

Yoran dude you are so solid. This is amazing music.

[@express49]

So beautiful !

[@pamaz67]

What a blast of elegance, interplay and joy.

[@huracanmeyer421]

Oh, this is just so sweet...reminded to a similar meeting of Steve Jordan and Bernie Worrell!

[@danielayoo9376]

I’ve seen this video 4 billion times and just now I’m noticing the man in the corner😂

[@Darkfatheroftheuniverse]

Best music for midnight bars in wintertime in Stockholm

[@Michaelraymondonkeys]

speechless

[@dahleigh2964]

3:15 to 5:11 feels like happily letting go pains and sorry forever.....

[@blackhorseman9635]

Been watching Cory a while. Out of this planet talented!

[@brianreid5891]

So Happy Ive Stumbled upon this guy. This performance was masterful. So cool how it comes back home at the end.

[@diovdL]

It's been a couple years since I first saw and heard this, but it still pops up in my suggested videos on YT. Litteraly everytime I listen to it, I hear something new. Take 3:15. Yoran leaves so much space here. The camera is pointed at his left hand, expecting him to go for a rim-click, as did I. Yet he chooses not to. Don't judge me if you did feel this coming, I'm a bass player not a drummer, but I think this shows the guy has such a feel for dynamics. It's just insane. One of the best live performances by two world class musicians. Period.

[@SingerUnkn0wn]

love how he even impresses himself sometimes coming up with riffs on the fly!!

[@difrint1]

Cory your talent is at an extreme level. Your facility, comfort level, and instantaneous creativity proves you are a genius. You are also very humble tour guide. Your interpretations are excursions to beautiful yet unknown worlds, and your live performances invite audiences to participate in the thrill of your musicality and passion. Your creativity is a delight for the musical intellect. I can think of only one other musical genius in your class of giftedness, Peter Beets (Is it Wrong to be Right?). I've worked with the exceptionally gifted (genius level) for years, and just wanted you to know how much I appreciate your gift. You are more than a musician...IMHO, your gift is from above, and reflects on our most awesomely creative God.

[@rodesia2]

So proud of my friend Yoran!! Keep shining young man ❤️

[@ogochukwudim9903]

Oh Lord when will I be this good. This guy is awesome

[@Ddon124]

I never get tired of listening to this snippet. Such gifted brotha'.

[@Eduaro2U]

Beautiful. How inspiring. I'm so glad I discovered this gem.

[@KiatHuang]

This is a combination of soundscape and melody that stays with me for days. And never forgotten. Beautiful. You can feel the heart in it.

[@rumahcain2359]

i cried. cant wait for it.

[@advredenbregt4340]

This waltz really lifts my spirit. Cory is next level!

[@terryflowers2812]

GREAT VIDEO!!!!...I'VE watched this countless of times this really Blesses me

[@KiwiMC99]

Man....... just brilliant. Couldn't looking and listening. Thank you both.

[@anesumichael4173]

This is overwhelming, like the free play solo part 😍

[@oc174]

All the verses of this song are magnificent, especially that last jazzy one, the drummer is so coordinated 😮😮😮

[@juanpablotrilleras7553]

This is one of the thing pretty brautiful that my ears have ever listened---

[@shiningstar6659]

This is incredibly beautiful

[@zionsong4470]

How can I find words to describe such excellence??? Gifts from above! Outstanding, gentlemen...

[@saludaa]

I love this song so much

[@Murilo18236]

Every now and then I find myself coming back to this beautiful performance! Music is humankind's greatest gift

[@vkinn123]

OMG that note change 4:51-4:57

[@dickspieringsgoldeneighties]

Exactly that

[@carpusmediainc4766]

Most beautiful thing I have ever heard.

[@Abbas-najem]

One of most beautiful pieces in the life ♥️♥️

[@efraintrilleras7776]

the best thing I have ever listened before..... It is awesome beutiful

[@pajoafonso3490]

what a wonderful musicians , great inspiration for the new generations .....speechless!

[@jessesibley4001]

Just blown away!! WOW!!

[@teddy_1990]

The greatest of this time fr! Them two click very well musically

[@frankiez3652]

True professional musicians. I could listen all night. Fantastic.

[@phillipwilliams1415]

AWESOME. Loved it!!

[@broomyUK]

The raw talent here fills me with joy.

[@nemesisinvidia5792]

God bless you all (and the Hammond b3 too ...)