Cory Wong // "Concrete" (feat. Mark Lettieri)

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BAND
Mark Lettieri - guitar
Cory Wong - guitar
Sonny Thompson - bass
Kevin Gastonguay - keys
Nêgah Santos - percussion
Petar Janjic - drums
Eddie Barbash - alto sax/soprano sax
Kenni Holmen - tenor sax/flute
Sam Greenfield - bari sax/bass clarinet
Jay Webb - trumpet/flugelhorn
Jon Lampley - trumpet/flugelhorn
Michael Nelson - trombone/horn arranger
MUSIC
Produced by - Cory Wong
Mixed by - John Fields
Engineered by - Jake Hartsfield and Caleb Fisher
Mastered by - Will Quinnell
VIDEO
Executive Producer - Cory Wong
Director - Ben Kadie
Director of Photography Matt Burke
Producers - Cory Wong, Michael Bowden
Video Editor: Cory Wong
Camera - Matt Burke, Dakota Diel, Trent Millspaugh, Michael Bowden
Lighting Director - Jacob Padgett
Set Production Designer - Tricia Robertson and Cory Wong

[@LEODAGmusic]

Every Cory Wong video notification gives a strange mixed feeling of "whaaat already? How did he..." and "Man..what a pleasure". Christmas every month with this beast ❤

[@BearKillsJF]

"Are cOrY wOnG a JaM bAnD?

[@guidoscalise]

Every month? More like twice a week!

[@jtcedwards]

This song made me realize how much of a role Mark played in the sound of the We Like It Here album by Snarky Puppy. Do not know why I have missed it until now but I am glad I have been awoken.

[@zombi3907]

For sure. I actually didn't know the guitarist by name, as that album was my first intro to SP and Cory Henry and Larnell Lewiskind of overshadowed a lot of what happened there, but after the first two bars of the song I googled "Is Mark Lettieri in Snarky Puppy because it was so identifiable. I went back and listened closer to the guitar on the whole album after my first listen of this song, and really appreciate what he was doing there. It's funny, because I am a guitar player, but when I heard Lingus for the first time I heard the keyboard and the drummer going nuclear, and after reading that the drummer learned the song on the flight over and then played like that under Cory Henry's nuclear solo, it was mainly what I was listening to in that tune. But clearly the great lick he plays really ties the whole song together in a very important way, and his playing throughout is superb. I mean, all those dudes are insane, to be fair

[@zombi3907]

I also didn't realize he was a a founding member of the Fearless Flyers. Holy crap.

[@autopick1902]

also don’t forget how much pressure was on the brass instruments after the solo 😂, they nailed it

[@nicolas7559]

Mark is a generational talent, incredible timing, understanding of harmonies and melodies. Just incredible to have his recordings available in such a quality and to get to see him in person.

[@CoryWongMusic]

come see us on tour this fall! he's gonna be out with us all tour

[@RobertAcurso]

Arrangement felt *very* Snarky Puppy, esp. in the beginning. Mark must've felt at home! This is a great track!

[@TherealBrandonHatcher]

Not a bad thing for sure!

[@bovoluca82]

This is definitely a masterpiece that makes you feel powerful sensations!

[@daverobertson5633]

I had this on in the background. I've got auto play on, this came on with me knowing what it is. I 100% presumed it was a snarky puppy track i'd never heard before haha.

[@youssefhamdouch6514]

Mark was already home with Cory around

[@osmiv6663]

Yes! It sounds like a blend of both snarky puppy and Cory Wong.

[@fheering]

Mark’s approach to melody and guitar tones is amazing and unique, very characteristic of his work. Loved this tune and execution! Both of my current favorite guitar players together, it cannot get better!

[@pappyodanial]

He's nasty

[@naj_z]

He really created his own style. Those cats are the best ones

[@riccardocauli5424]

He's not a guitarist, he is a real musician... same for cory...

[@coacheugeneteo]

Concrete is an accurate description for what I'm feeling after Mark's final lead phrases - Rock hard 💦 Amazing arrangement

[@pappyodanial]

Ew

[@thmsrttg]

Fine, but we didn’t need that emoji…

[@konnektlive]

Mark is phenomenal, period. Full of soul, feelings, technique, accuracy, superb timing and incredible dynamics. I honestly think he is super underrated and imho among the top very best players alive currently. Please never change Mr Lettieri, you're awesome and unique!

[@homersimpson5964]

I'm late to the party with Mark after hearing Fearless Flyers when they got together, but you're right, incredibly underrated.

[@zombi3907]

His phrasing is really distinct and original and his tone selection is so nuanced and varied.

[@mathewreed818]

Well said. Completely agree.

[@hugodes]

I haven’t heard something THAT good in a long time 🤯

[@Serjm87]

Dope performance. It is great to hear a Fender Strat in convo with a PRS Fiore....they complement each other

[@ottocox_]

I love the moment at 3:00 where it sounds like Nêgah Santos replies to that rhythm Mark plays! Such great musicianship!

[@owenmeldon]

This song makes me want to go to Home Depot in a Ford F150 and get stuff to build a SHED

[@larrythelogger6776]

Bass player channeling Jaco Pastorius. Amazing.

[@charlesschmidt8256]

I feel like Mark is one of the first non-country or non-surf guitarists to make his mark playing the low end of the guitar. Great track.

[@willpopemusic]

Nice observation.. Love that element of his playing. Mark can really rock a baritone too..

[@RobertAcurso]

@@willpopemusic Agree! Anyone even remotely interested in Mark after this should check out his "Deep: The Baritone Sessions" albums

[@liamgaliano]

I always think of Greg Brown of Cake too

[@evanward4303]

Tony Iommi

[@J.C...]

You should pay better attention.

[@connordavis4766]

Negah Santos is like the queen of "exactly enough"

[@justmedee]

its absurd. i like to solo everyone out with each play through to see exactly what they add and where and Negah is ALWAYS just on the right amount. she knows when to come in, when to leave, when to add some accent and when to sit back. It's really crazy how auxiliary percussion can add so much but not even be on 99% of peoples radar

[@DeclansMusic]

Mark is such a star. Loved by the jazz people, funk people, rock people. Dude is Van Halen, Frank Gambale, and David Williams in one.

[@johnb7889]

I think you must include some Jeff Beck influence in there too.

[@sandenson]

​@@johnb7889 Look up his solo on Snarky Puppy's "Grown Folks" live at the 2018 Django Reinhardt festival. It has Beck written all over it.

[@pramesh.gurung]

Mark has the most beautiful of phrasing and tone. He has that distinct sound and funk to it. Love it. And i don’t think i have seen anyone that enjoy rhythm guitar as much as cory. Love it!!!!

[@dannyhughes4889]

Wow !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MavadoKen]

Shout out to the lighting engineers on this one!

[@markmark9639]

These guys shine without light I bet...

[@sweetegg]

That slight moment between falling several hundred meters and jumping off a cliff is when Mark went back to the main riff after that insane solo. What a player.

[@jbruner182]

Killer comment :). haha, for SURE!

[@puneeification]

For real. That shit's so good it feels like it was edited in post.

[@DellyRedwood]

Holy shitttttt Mark’s guitar’s tone is so goddamn good

[@inspektorsowa]

Yep it's a baritone guitar.

[@daveington]

@@inspektorsowa this is not a baritone guitar. This is his signature PRS Fiore, a traditional electric with HSS pickup configuration

[@Stonecold724]

If you've ever seen Dave Matthews Band live, this feels the same. Love it.

[@BiancoSax]

So cool to see how happy it makes all the band to play with awesome musicians every time. Soon Nate Smith and Joe Dart !!! Maybe Vulfpeck and the Wongnotes ???

[@guidoscalise]

Vulfpeck and the Wongnotes would be mind blowing. Come on Cory, make it happen!

[@Johnbobon]

Nate the Great would have me putting it on repeated-repeat.

[@justinsheetz2796]

That was one tasty guitar solo

[@dangeroso121]

One of the tightest, most in the pocket bands I've heard. Really incredible.

[@satsukikorin]

That lightshow on the floor is super cool too

[@jcmono]

Big Snarky Puppy vibes while still being unmistakeably Cory & the Wongnotes

[@sxxsmith]

My first thought too. Had to scroll down to find this gem.

[@joecostello1624]

The only thing that gives it away is that crazy funk in between the heavy riff

[@pranicrythms]

Can we please get a “tour” video of Petar’s gear?! I need sizes, heads, hacks and all. He has become one of my favorite players.

[@michaelnewton319]

A rare opportunity to be in the 10 first comments. I'll take it.

[@benjiderueil]

bravo merci pour la vidéo

[@Tubedriver42]

far out, as well as a grin-inducing groove, what a triumphant guitar solo

[@mmkvat]

That is one cool cat!

[@CreativeWarrior-]

Heatwave - The Groove Line comes to mind here.

[@z-pray7460]

I'm at a loss for words.

[@kathmandoo]

Brilliant. I could hear shades of Jeff Beck in the solo.

[@shirazbopp]

Awesome! What Robert said…I’ll add “Heavy Snarks”…

[@JasonAchilles]

4:31 holy crap that lick rules

[@mathewreed818]

One of my favorite guitar solos out there. The way he ends it is just so incredibly musical. Love his feel.

[@seanperkinsmusic]

Aesthetic

[@RonWinter335]

Anything / everything Mark plays is just GOOD!!

[@TheStardustConspiracy]

Ok the ending was amazing!!

[@johanngrillenbeck]

def hearing mark's influences in the horns also! great tune!

[@jimbrockmusic]

Dope

[@viewoftheaskew]

that was Phresh!

[@joeblankenship377]

Lampley's getting into it back there!

[@DavisSchulz]

this is soooo good, you are all the best, what a fantastic musicianship. love it.

[@williamcorgile9823]

Funky, classy, and uplifting. Thanks ! 😎

[@nathan1626]

Bruce Banner & Wong jamming together. Great!

[@jacoby75]

Dang. Cory and Mark. Two of the absolute best in the biz right now. Straight fire! This is my new jam.

[@DarrenMatthes]

I like the live format. Real musicians. Neat.

[@thmsrttg]

Mark looks soooo weird without his Fearless Flyers shades!

[@JakeMartinWallace]

Stray away from anything Snarky Puppy then lolol

[@cemsarioglu5947]

He does’nt when he plays w Martin Miller too ;)

[@ElementsUnknown]

Looks weird without his “funk beast” baritone

[@mickeygoh25]

This is so good

[@srob7001]

Why have I only just found out about these guys? Loving everything I hear!

[@brentsalassi5245]

Loved that solo. Thought I was listening to Scofield for a second.

[@onixtheone]

Oh please please please get Dr. Steve Vai to get funkyfried by Cory and the Wongnotes!

[@drschultz]

That guitar solo is so satisfying

[@davids8931]

That middle where it fades out and Cory holdin down the groove 🤌🤌

[@syntience_wings]

this is ridicolously good. Mark taste on every note and phrase he plays is outstanding

[@berezhnoah]

Satriani style lick at 4:24 sounds great!

[@Rythym4god]

Sweet mother of heavy funk, that song was slammin’”. This new album is going to be soooooo good

[@TheGreatBlackBird]

It's already out!

[@PatrickHaeslerMusic]

This track is such a great blend of Mark and Cory's respective styles. I've been jamming it since the album dropped. Makes me hopeful for a Mark/Cory collab album similar to the Dirty Loops/Dave Koz ones. How about it Cory?

[@TheMusicCrack]

Well, we already have 2 CDs of Cory and Mark because of the fearless flyers?

[@PatrickHaeslerMusic]

@@TheMusicCrack Not quite what I meant. Most Flyers tracks are written by Jack and both Mark and Cory's solo stuff is quite different stylistically.

[@josephcartagena8165]

Thanks!

[@xMTLKx]

Round Mark totally randomly playing a Spotify radio, fell in love with his baritone stuff, crazy groove

[@KuuchWizard]

I love that Cory’s able to keep the whole sound of the band at the forefront of our eat yet showcases the talent of his guests in such a precise and unique manner

[@jimkiousis]

WHAT A BOMBBB!!

[@juanparra1487]

somebody here listened to John Scofield, for sure! What a great colabs you are doing Wong!

[@edphaze6550]

Damn right.

[@aquaajb]

extraordinary

[@le0obrickfilm]

This show is criminaly underrated. Man that's so goooood !

[@jeniferabbott3641]

That was awesome

[@samuelmayorga8727]

Genial, me encantó. Felicitaciones. 🔥🔥🎸🎸

[@snowyowl1717]

Awesome track! Now I don’t no if I need a compressor or white pants, but I think both!

[@piet_jsk]

Mark is badass as always

[@merl7972]

This one feels like a blend of SP and Tauk. The outro (4:15) especially have some serious Tauk vibes (a track like Friction is what I'm thinking).

[@joshuawalker301]

Cory is like a robot 🤖 who was made specifically for playing guitar, dude is locked so heavy is like his consiuosness is in second plane.

[@imilanek4566]

Yeah!!

[@antonioakasha5806]

Esto es otro nivel

[@turbo8481]

Geez...💯 incredible!

[@MatheusRobis]

Ah yes, good music.

[@drsquid8124]

This is the smoothest concrete I know

[@J.M.81]

Never can't go wrong with a full Lefty Rhythm Section :)

[@ROKZLEON]

Two things that go great together!!! ML and the WongNotes!!!! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@mb3799]

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!😆😆😆😆

[@GRV-by7kn]

Enter! Sandman!!! Taste some funk! Jokin. Superb track. Superb collab.

[@BeejayMorgan]

That Fiore is amazing! The energy in this track is incredible. Wong + Lettieri is a killer combo IMHO.

[@D-meist]

Straight 🔥

[@FastFeudal]

MARK IS THE MAYOR OF TONEVILLE. What an absolute legend

[@dfcprops3849]

Wow! Absolutely stellar. Definitely getting some Jeff Beck vibes with that solo (among other inspirations that I can't think off the top of my head, lol). So amazing!

[@levondarratt787]

Beck would play higher....

[@dfcprops3849]

@@levondarratt787 true, but I meant just the style of playing in general. I like Mark Lettieri's slightly deeper sound.

[@valentin7574]

Mark's playing is so tasty as always, love it!

[@charleskilo4383]

What a great guitar tone to open with

[@abcismusik]

yeahh.. cool

[@maxwiedemann5423]

Mark plays so interesting every time he plays! So fresh and groovy, i love it

[@Hughzeh]

The drummer’s keeping it tight! Well done, everyone!

[@nededrazah2413]

Cool music and production 👍😎

[@roadshift]

Are you kiding me!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lukenath6983]

No!!!! It’s frikkin awesome, right??!! 😆👍

[@cantemirash]

Excellent troverò, great band, great baritone guitar!

[@justicecrentsil9463]

John Meyer should be next on the show! Who's in?😁

[@maxzapom]

That would be awesome

[@levondarratt787]

Good Lord ...it's like Superman appearing in the MCU.

[@te6989]

2:46 incrédible

[@miggycruz3250]

This felt like Hard Rock and Funk combined Hard Funk

[@GaminWarlord]

Mark’s specialty

[@peacefullband]

Holy Zigy Boogy Yea!!

[@Jonnysh]

the funk breakdowns on this whole album have been great, but the one on this song really speaks to my soul - love it!