Cory Wong // "Assassin" [The Paisley Park Session]

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Cory Wong - guitar / producer
Sonny T - bass
Kevin Gastonguay - organ / keyboard
Petar Janjic - drums
Nêgah Santos - percussion
Steve Strand - trumpet
Jon Lampley - trumpet
Michael Nelson - trombone / horn arranger
Eddie Barbash - alto sax / clarinet
Kenni Holmen - tenor sax / alto sax / flute
Sam Greenfield - bari sax / bass clarinet
John Fields - mix / master / engineer
Jake Hartsfield - engineer
Parker Wruck - engineer
Tom Garneau - engineer
Brandon "Duff" Eisenschenk - engineer / tech

[@Joshualbatross]

Cory Wong makes the best Mario Kart music

[@mongolio]

I submit "Coffee Break is Over" by Dirty Loops for your consideration sir.

[@joelness]

3:10 Time's running out, better launch that shell!

[@drawnbydaniel]

I want him to do a cover SO BAD

[@tophat802]

FACT! Now that's all I can picture! Lol

[@tophat802]

@@mongolio thank you!

[@CoryWongMusic]

wait…barbash came in on WHAT note for that solo!? incredible.

[@cvf215]

scrolled down to post exactly this omg

[@skierpage]

You mean the smooth jazz mustachioed gentleman at 2:28 ? Like Prince's Eric Leeds but beyond.

[@thatsamazin-]

Sure wish u were playing super bowl this year, Cory. 😔

[@EmilSaks]

Are you sure it's not everything freaking incredible? 😉😁

[@dinotech3416]

Recently went to your concert in Utah! It was amazing! I will never look at a penny flute the same .. hahaha

[@geoffpm]

This band keeps getting tighter and better with each session. Petar’s playing and faces, Negah’s percussion and smiles and the Horns. Oh my Lord. Fantastic

[@skierpage]

Two horns, four horns, now six horns🎷🎷🎷🎷🎷🎷... sooo good.

[@tpeters9256]

what would music be without smiles and faces

[@AaronFitzgerald]

Negah is RIPPINGGG! She always looks so happy I love it

[@danielsulistyo3659]

dude i literally thought you said the N-word. i didn't know her name is really nêgah santos 😭😭😭

[@barackhussienobungusjr7351]

same lmao@@danielsulistyo3659

[@whitepigeon80]

Whut☠️☠️☠️

[@GodVessel]

Pause

[@Six3rdy]

​​@@danielsulistyo3659yep, that always seems to be a thing. Lol. Bet she goes like, "Yeah, I get that a lot. 😅"

[@jonathanwick5331]

LOVE THE LADY ON THE CONGA/BONGOS!!!! It gives SO much flavor to the band!!!

[@Six3rdy]

Yep. One Negah Santos (yes, that is really her name).

[@Radiofreak1041]

The faces the band members make add so much to it

[@MilesSpearman]

The sound of the drums sound so extraordinary. The way they mic'd and mixed it givez the drum more character than I have ever heard in a performance

[@johnstrawberriusfields]

you are talking my kind of talk!

[@CritterJason]

shout out to Negah Santos for that magical windchime slide after the first chorus. beautifully placed

[@alanbarnett328]

So sick that instead of re-stringing the bass for leftie, he just plays it upside down. Incredible performance!

[@FallingDrop234]

Dude I didn't even notice

[@MrAiden3121]

That's the Legendary Sonny T he used to Play with Prince in the original NPG.

[@pifflepockle]

@@MrAiden3121I thought I recognised the fella

[@theloniouscoltrane3778]

Who would have thought that Cory Wong would be the most famous Vulfpeck and more famous than Vulfpeck itself. This guy is legit. And he's also a music graduate. ❤

[@BearGryllsSpoofs]

A left-handed drummer and a left-handed bassist playing on a backwards stringed bass in one room?!?!?!? Bring on the headless singer next!

[@ChrisB-rh9uv]

The headless singer is here too..don’t you ear his beautiful voice ??😂🙌

[@waki8893]

and a left handed guitarist playing a right handed guitar

[@Sceusell]

Actually everyone in that room is left handed except the drummer and the bassist. Infact, she's playing a left handed bass right handed, the footage was reflected

[@BEAN.MACHINE]

All the best bassist are left handed. Just a fact

[@stoicnotsad]

Well actually playing the guitar with backward strings is sick

[@chicoassis651]

what's more exciting is seeing people having fun

[@TheDudeOnTheDrums]

2:35 I need the energy that Jon is bringing to back me up for my entire life please

[@GUPRPEET-Singh]

Cory's songs mix quality is always amazing...👍❤️

[@CoryWongMusic]

the wizard John Fields !!

[@GUPRPEET-Singh]

@@CoryWongMusic your mix are too equally good👍.. how do you guys mix all these sounds so perfectly well..❤️👍 hats off to you...

[@bgovetas]

This is unbelievable. Go Nega!!! Everybody is rocking. Sonny T feels like he’s ascended in this one, I’m sure playing at paisley park played a role. Love y’all so much, keep on the pulse

[@boredom730]

brass section goes CRAZYYYY

[@ferlez2370]

Love the trumpet guy in the back! He is really feeling it!

[@tonyd2311]

That face was the FEEEEEELLLZZ

[@cys9429]

This song “Assassin” is killer! 🔥🔥🔥

[@Joe-bs9dj]

Negah has the most infectious smile!

[@hicram11]

Eres un genio y esta canción está en otro nivel

[@michaelpal7641]

...and the Gods of Musical Tightness waved each of their hands and a perfect moment in time ensued!

[@kungstu22]

Cory is exploding. He’s like a new Glen Miller. Huge.

[@toddtonis]

Excellent. Man, that horn section is tight.

[@jtock133]

The tightness and articulation of the horns is amazing! And they’re having fun!

[@thurihagal]

funny funky All I love ! well done dude...thx a lot

[@EvanVincent.]

SONNY T and PETAR could be the greatest rhythm section of all time. Holy shit. Change my mind.

[@ExtraFancy96]

Have you heard the original FF version? Dart and Smith are just as good, but in their own way IMO

[@EvanVincent.]

@@ExtraFancy96 oh jeez, how can I forget Dart and Smith. That's a crazy good rhythm section as well. 🤷‍♂️ It's impossible to pick!

[@ExtraFancy96]

@@EvanVincent. honestly doesn't matter cause as people with ears we win with either pick lol

[@michaelblandofficial1922]

ahem... lol-

[@ExtraFancy96]

@@michaelblandofficial1922 🤣 Michael who you picking to play bass with you in this this theoretical vs scenario?

[@muchopomposo.6394]

I'm a late arrival to this guy. It's great to see a band enjoying their job sooo much. Exciting, energetic, uplifting music. I must have more! 👍

[@britisley9921]

First time hearing these guys… wow. Just wow. Incredible stuff. So much finesse, musicality and stamina on display. BRAVO

[@martin-mmk3399]

jesus christ everyone killed it here. especially Petar, his Teen Town type beats ALWAYS get me. proud to see a slav in such an awesome band

[@theoriginalthinkman5897]

Though I'm a Minnesota "boy" (76……but feel like a little boy sometimes), I wasn't aware of Cory Wong until the Turbo videos started appearing on KZbin with my favorite group Dirty Loops. Cory's chops certainly come through on this piece! Most impressed. It was interesting seeing Paisley Park in that many years ago I recorded there and really wasn't sure what had become of it after the death of Prince.

[@hopeclayburnsax9369]

So happy Paisley Park actually being used for what it’s meant for because feels like this is the best way to keep Prince’s legacy going. Is this Studio A? So great to see Sonny T and Michael B. Nelson get to be back in Paisley and nice touch with the Cloud guitar in the back.

[@chad-tacular]

Lefty bassist & drummer?... OH YEAH!!!!!!

[@maxonthetrack]

i am glad I’m staying up past my bedtime to re-watch this over and over again. Amazing!

[@ExtraFancy96]

Sonny T and Petar are probably the only two I'd take as playing those parts other than the original Dart and Smith combo. Hot take!

[@magaman49]

The way you worded this is kinda confusing

[@ExtraFancy96]

@@magaman49 may not be perfectly worded but you got the point sounds like!

[@BlackRootsAcademyOfSoul]

Fantastic, good work. Thank goodness, Music is ALIVE! Greetings from Uganda 🇺🇬👊🏿❤️

[@MinscFromBaldursGate92]

19 aspiring champions.

[@nicholasmoore7659]

Paisley Park is in Cory's heart!

[@skierpage]

Colorful people whose hair on one side is swept back, but have They taken a lifetime lease on Paisley Park ?

[@edfarmer2613]

Cant compliment everyone enough...smokin'

[@gabemauricio3736]

holy shit the engineers did an incredible job here. sounds like a mixed/mastered studio recording

[@Memesaplenty]

This is the very definition of TIGHT

[@mrPauljacob]

Bro hell yesssss this is the music the world needs

[@HalEisenberg]

Woah. I got tired just watching them play. What an incredible sound! Please come to Atlanta!!!

[@livinthedream16]

Seeing that trumpet player bop is a total vibe!

[@jan-michaelhokenschnieder2049]

Lovely to watch Jon Lampley enjoying the other musicians groove and solos while not playing, this level of passion is so inspiring!!!

[@Celari]

You've been part of so many amazing projects lately Cory. Keep the great music coming

[@haroldoakland3480]

Audiophile musicians, and of the highest caliber of both. Oh, and pure funk, too!

[@nedim_guitar]

This is amazing! The musicianship is just pro level! No surprise there, obviously.

[@marciosouza8656]

Sonny T. is a KILLER !!!

[@BobbyL5757]

God damn! That was so tight its ridiculous.

[@absolutetuber]

ok....they all did amazing. but dang! those woodwinds killed it!

[@jakevohs]

LEFTY DRUM & BASS ... you sold me there, and I could watch on mute and that would still be the case.

[@christianefleurant7089]

It's all amazing but that last chord on the brass....OUCH! Thank you from Montréal, Canada.

[@taratr98]

I'm SO READY to see you at the Fonda! Bring it!

[@johnstrawberriusfields]

yup!

[@dinartgarcia66]

This song makes me feel happy and dancing with myself!

[@warham97]

The percusionnist is so happy to be here !

[@nayhonlordofbananas9765]

I'm a sucker for a good horn section.

[@remihelam]

They’re animals!!! Pffff I’m speechless

[@TheBhannah]

thats super tight funk ... amazing !

[@ベルちゃん-y2b]

これは凄い！コリー・ウォンさんのカッティングはあいかわらず光ってますが、全ての楽器がAssassinだ！カッコいい！

[@balamfredwhite]

Gotta love it when drummers break the 'rules' - yeah speed the fuck uP:) Just all glorious, glad the Horn player enjoyed that first Sax solo as much as the rest of us. Utter class.. even a lesson in how a Tamborine can kick a section along.. really gave some boot where a shoe wouldn't kick, Love it.

[@kampfkeks6619]

Good to see one of the fearless flyers saxes playing loved that version too.

[@z289c1]

This better get put on vinyl…simply amazing

[@shellyjachetta3245]

That horn section!!! ❤

[@steveelam2310]

That's just flat out kicking ass

[@dami1498]

Crazy stuff! Crazy noutes!! Crazy People!!!

[@FarrinD12]

Mannnnn so tight! And that sax section mmmmm!

[@Seb2323]

Sad you had to postpone the Berlin concert but can’t wait to see you live next year for the first time! Keep up the funk work

[@m72415]

Is there already a new date for the postponed show? Thx

[@isabelllowenherz2213]

That's it - yeah.

[@liewtherock4531]

めっちゃカッコいいなぁ🤩👍

[@MyJc1967]

Amazing band. Bass was just amazing and horns. This was really amazing.

[@karen46811]

Wow the energy in that room. Crazy.

[@Jimcallen]

코리 웡 듣자마자 가버렸습니다 감사합니다

[@ProPlayzz]

Need someone to look at me the way Cory looks at Sonny T @2:12

[@aldinadapermana]

I can see the "snap to grid" feature in their DAW got really nervous the whole entire session, especially on Cory's guitar channel.

[@stefanholbek2449]

Jeee !!!! Relaaaax, boyz'n'gals! 🤣🤣

[@robinkershaw]

Amazing😀

[@deetee4403]

If anyone sees Cory, shout out to him...TOWER OF POWER. 😊

[@smbmxdirt3427]

I want more

[@spyro37]

Bass players on point!

[@Ali_Sher_Suleimen]

Cool guys ! Jazz-funk-rock forever😍✨👍

[@IAmMikeMusic]

What a fun chart! This gives me big ToP vibes and I'm here for it all day long.

[@ツイードデラックス]

すげえ！

[@jamiebolam2488]

Congratulations

[@archinsoni1254]

Some funk going on there.

[@rustydomino]

If Yoko Kanno had not scored Cowboy Bebop, Cory Wong would have been the next best choice.

[@GuyWhoLikesTheSnarkies1435]

I'd buy a Cory Wong x Yoko Kanno x Metropole Orkest album with animated film accompaniment by Wit Studio!

[@FingalPersson]

gotta dig this haha =) Man i wish i had a Cory Wong friend that i could play along with either on my bass or my guitar ! And Sonny.. I love to listen to you play the bass! absolute beast!

[@jaydeebishop2345]

I heard that all right !

[@computerfan1079]

This is AMAZING. Every time you think they can't top it, it gets even better

[@danielgreen9447]

I just have two words! WOW!!!

[@joshrodriguez19]

Amazing Cory! Cant wait to see you guys live!

[@robinfawcett7973]

See you got the 'A' team back again...👁👍

[@CambiodeRumbo]

Whaaaaaaaaaattttt?!?!?!? 😍😍😍😍😍

[@jettison_m]

This makes me want to pick up a saxophone again. Played in high school. This is the kind of stuff I wanted to play

[@rowegardner9673]

WHOA!!!!!!

[@zdeneklojkasek1841]

BOMBA FUNK , FUNK FOREVER ...

[@fernaaand0]

First seconds into this I checked to see if I had sped this up, I don't think there's anything else needed to be commented on my part. Sublime.

[@trouzz1810]

I love this band so much

[@dudewithavideocamera]

I don't know why it took me until just now watching this to realize, but this band really reminds me of The Seatbelts in all the best ways. I'd love to see you guys to something like their track Space Lion from the Cowboy Bebop soundtrack: some really, groovy, spacy, synthy jazz.

[@lenyx4413]

amazing sound quality !!!!!!!!!