Dirty Loops & Cory Wong - Thriller

[@Epd907]

That polyrhythm holy crap. Drums are simply outstanding!!

[@georgiethedrummer]

Polyrhythms are crazy good!!!!

[@alexstephen5695]

He's kinda just playing triplet shuffle.its not a polyrythm because all the beats he is playing are timed directly with his accented cymbal work and on a count he is playing 3 notes to a beat. He messes up on the first break to the chorus major but puts it right. Then sets into 44 goes straight then back to triplet shuffle which is basically called eight note triplets.

[@thedjprinceLIVE]

Wonderful musicianship but I am not feeling the time signature they put on it!

[@gleventhal]

@@alexstephen5695 Yeah, I don't know what polyrhythm is happening, to my ear it's just a shuffle or a 12/8 groove from what I can tell, but I like the groove a lot. Maybe he's referring to the 16th notes they play in some fills, and he's saying that the straight fills against the shuffle groove are the polys, or maybe he means the 3 against 4 feel of the bass line using different parts of the triplet to create a cool feel? But whatever it is, it's cool.

[@bobjones8378]

I've been a musician for over 40 years and have to say these are some of the most talented dudes on this planet.

[@jan-paulvanderhoeven1639]

I agree, but the question is: what planet….?

[@bobjones8378]

@@jan-paulvanderhoeven1639 uranus ?

[@barnabascsenki513]

@@bobjones8378 no, your anus!

[@stephaniebrooks2398]

61 here. Some say D.L. are DANGEROUS. Next level genuises. Elite, genteel musicians from another stratosphere. Just downright DISRESPECTFUL - and I mean that with the utmost respect to them. Who else would brilliantly re-imagine an iconic legendary song with an interlude featuring a DOUBLE BELL EUPHONIUM?! I mean...who does that? D.L. and Cory Wong and friends...that's who. And it works! Kudos to the collaboration with Cory and the WongNotes. (most of the members) These young masters of their craft are bringing it back! Unfortunately, I fear we will never hear this type of awesomeness on mainstream media or platforms, because folks today won't recognize that D.L. are expertly playing what we heard decades ago......MUSIC. D.L. gives me hope though. Right now, they really are at the top of the game with what they do. That's saying something (from an EWF, Chicago, Queen, Journey, etc., fan)

[@sorincaiushaller7602]

@@bobjones8378 galaxie

[@socalrecords4071]

Dirty Loops are today's version of everything you loved about TOTO, Steely Dan, MJ, Stevie Wonder, etc....all in one! We love them. REAL musicians. Incredible musicianship.

[@sorincaiushaller7602]

Trebuie urgent dusi la medic

[@moneybeard]

THIS... 100% THIS just way too good But also, Cory Wong is stellar independently

[@maladjustedtv]

This comment!!!

[@angus0292]

Esto es música

[@markmunoz4101]

Kinda a fusion/prog/pop version of a 80s , short lived band called UK.

[@moiggc]

I wonder how many people realise what an absolute master piece this is. Why is this music not what dominates the globe? So sad.

[@Bikewithlove]

This vocalist is unreal. The band’s a knockout. The funk! The tightness!!

[@ih8suvs]

I'm convinced there's no top end to his range. Well maybe there is but I'm not a dog so I'll never hear it.

[@chambeet]

His vocal range and tone is soooo similar to MJ. He almost sounds effortlessly like Michael. Great choice to do a cover of his song, of course.

[@dondonaudio8191]

Being a big MJ fan he is the first singer I really enjoyed singing Michaels songs. He is a genius. The band and the Producer/Engineer Team as well as Corey. My deepest respect to all of you!

[@marcuslynch3181]

@@chambeet Naw, Dude. He is looking at Stevie Wonder doing Michael Jackson songs. Michael actually never had this vocal range. He lived off of his adlibs and his vocal stylistics. IMHO of course.

[@gregemerson7648]

@@ih8suvs That's the best!!

[@DavidDiMuzio]

Yes! Dirty Loops needs to cover the whole THRILLER ALBUM though 🤘🏻💜

[@NickBDesigns]

I would pay good money for this

[@anil84531]

@@NickBDesignsisn't Quincy there?

[@NickBDesigns]

Ya, I did not see that. I’m crossing my fingers they go for a whole album

[@thelasttilebender]

All recorded live with video.. I'd pay well for that!

[@skierpage]

A Dirty Loops' P.Y.T. could rule! Henrik bass solo please 🙏🤲🏾

[@johanrautenbach]

The level of musicianship is ridiculous. Outstanding mix. This is just too good

[@retromograph3893]

Mix and playing is horrible. All i hear is clackity-clackity. Bass: the clue is in the name .......

[@EshockT]

Not easy to switch from Bari to clarinet.

[@ItsChrisKB]

Mix Engineer, you deserve a Nobel. What a mix. Damn!!!!!!

[@fiddlestix3025]

Simon Petrén is their mixing and mastering engineer. And yes I agree, he’s a musical monster! He mixes all their tracks, and it’s always stellar 👍⭐️

[@jinglesbluecat]

@@fiddlestix3025 Maybe, but I think what you're hearing is not what they're playing - this sounds too good to be a live recording. They are playing along for the cameras with a studio recording.

[@fiddlestix3025]

@@jinglesbluecat it’s definitively not live what we’re hearing. Dirty Loops recorded their tracks in Sweden, Cory and his horns in the US. Even the video was filmed in two sections, on two different continents, then visually edited together by Aron, the drummer.

[@raulsanchez5221]

Where the guitars are?

[@jorge.5383]

@@fiddlestix3025uh no they’re all there in the picture?

[@x2beaches]

Aron Mellergard is just an amazing drummer, isn't he?

[@ElBoyoElectronico]

This!

[@gdansk12349]

he's alright! I approve of this

[@mattias5157]

He´s OK for being a Dirty Loop. ;-)

[@bjkehoe6988]

That snare sound...hot damn

[@williamtopps3635]

Amazing...? Now if THAT isn't the understatement of the year.

[@cre8152]

The guts to cover this song is one thing but to pull it off this flawlessly is another

[@insaneintherainmusic]

hell yeah!! That horn break around the 4:00 mark is SUCH a nice contrast to all the face melting funk throughout

[@progressivefuturism]

Would definitely work well as a Spy movie intro

[@Shekolate]

Hello Carlos :)

[@lorraineb682]

I am looking forward to more jazzy stuff from these guys!

[@JonnyTobinMusic]

some of those chords/modulations are truly tearjerking!!!! this is dope af

[@drumcorpslot]

I’m so happy to see you here on a dirty loops video😊

[@paulanderson7796]

Putting this in 12/8 time was a stroke of absolute genius.

[@OnTheOne.]

BEATO!

[@Eikomaniac]

agreed!!

[@kettlemoraine1]

Agreed!! @RickBeato needs to review Dirty Loops & Cory Wong if he hasn't already!! :) That and the INCOMPARABLE Valeriy Stepanov!!

[@retromograph3893]

More like a stroke of absolute stupidity.

[@tims.2832]

Thanks for clarifying this

[@bnzboy]

The brass section nailed it!

[@robote7679]

Brings to mind classic Tower of Power!

[@markshepardsongs]

Jonah Nilsson's voice is the perfect blend of stevie wonder and michael jackson.... crazy gooooood! SERIOUS tight drumming. and horns.... DOUBLE BELL EUPHONIUM!!! thank you Cory Wong for your smile and energy and all these collabs! boom! Shazaam! Cowabungah!

[@uubuuh]

transitional rare earth euphonium

[@bubsbarney3340]

thank you for answering my thought of what the hell is that...lol (DOUBLE BELL EUPHONIUM)

[@SteinErikDahle]

@@bubsbarney3340, YES! First time ever I've seen anything like that one. Never even thought that something like this even exists... Amazing!

[@keithshowell6688]

Exactly Mark!

[@jockecalmeyer]

Spot on - Stevie Wonder.

[@connortelf9504]

Stevie wonder and Micheal Jackson trapped in the body of a white Swedish guy fantastic music

[@lucasholmgrenmusic]

But he randomly has Keith Emerson's keyboard brilliance

[@robbysams6439]

I thought the same thing! Fantastic

[@greggmathis4802]

Absolutely Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson in a white guy…..he’s brilliant

[@benrockbeast_og4015]

Lord you said that got me cracked up ur choice of words 🙏 but so true

[@annikametso8950]

I do not like the comparison. Jonah is different in so many ways, and more multidimensional. The history of music is great, and the progress cristalizes in Dirty Loops.

[@bizotthebrave4976]

You will never see a musician having more fun playing than Cory Wong. Just unbelievable musicality across the board.

[@reneg8392]

Wow the singer is a real mix of Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder in one! Goosebumps! Really tight performance and great arrangement! Love it!

[@TheAsdsdswww]

I think I see some Kevin Bacon in there 😛

[@TheAsdsdswww]

No! Bon Jovi! Haha

[@kommissioned]

I can hear it

[@sterilesteve5565]

It think it sounds like jonah

[@stefanholbek2449]

Simple explanation: These guyz are not from our galaxy.

[@blackibex]

Whoever engineered this is a genius. It doesn't get crisper, and if, KZbin will implode.

[@RobertWrightOneManCovers]

Simon is indeed a genius.

[@bagoybeby]

Instant Grammy award

[@drftr6073]

it's a running joke that he is the invisible 4th member.

[@thescottdotyordeal]

You hit that on the head if his were any crisper your phone would crackle during playback

[@bobansak2583]

I like a lot of Simon's work, specially with Sam Kim and Lee Jin-ah but the list is long of the things I don't like about the mix etc...

[@Arnoudtunes]

Let’s all take a moment to appreciate the insane musicianship, not in the least the amazing vocals…

[@markrbutler6452]

AMEN!!!

[@keithshowell6688]

Michael would have jumped out of his shoes and glove on this one; Thrilled indeed!

[@musicdev]

Seriously though!

[@eightrice]

I mean.. what else do you think we're doing here?

[@rosscayley8773]

not to mention that effortless and faultless cascade into the shuffle at 1:58....

[@finn2179]

At this point it's just unfair how insanely talented these guys are.

[@sorincaiushaller7602]

Trebuie urgent dusi la medic😂

[@cameronpost7268]

You mean its unfair how hard they had to work to get that good.

[@sorincaiushaller7602]

Asa ceva nu poti exersa Oricum nu mam referit la ginecolog estemai multdecîtmuncāüsi talent bāietii āstia au transformat instrumentele în eruptie vulcanicå

[@BeaIs-vz7md]

Michael Jackson was the real one who made it

[@patricekrysztofiak94]

@@BeaIs-vz7md Rod Temperton wrote this song.

[@okolekahuna3862]

The horn arrangement during the interlude is SICK! So refreshing to hear Pop music being re harmonized.

[@КрошкаАнтошка-ь9п]

What do you mean “sick”? It sounds healthy to me…

[@okolekahuna3862]

@@КрошкаАнтошка-ь9п hahaha

[@hadiffnazhan862]

@@КрошкаАнтошка-ь9п i rightfully disagree. It sounds disgusting in the best way possible.

[@alexsmith7801]

It's FILTHY

[@matti3866]

Its very nice! Been watching this video hundred of times and just now saw that the switch of instruments in the horn section in the interlude is made in one second between two frames.. so there must be two takes mixed together.

[@longdongbongchong]

All these guys are world class, but Aron Mellergård is the key here. Amazing drummer.

[@Sometimeslifeiscrazy]

It’s insane the way him and the bassist lock together.

[@nohaste4me]

​@@Sometimeslifeiscrazy a fruit of real friendship...

[@leonardowolff2177]

Bass and drums are very tight. Think they are crucial to the band!!! But everyone is amazing also.

[@obe0540]

Bass player ain't too shabby either.

[@danielwhite9380]

Dope arrangement “Thriller” with “The way you make me feel “ groove.

[@MyChannel-pq6wf]

There's something about Henrik's playing that is always just so deliciously funky.

[@andreasotto1977]

Everybody: "There's only one way to play the Thriller groove" Dirty Loops: "Let me rephrase that"

[@morepanic2289]

nah dude

[@brunoerckmam5070]

@@morepanic2289 you’re so jealous

[@morepanic2289]

@@brunoerckmam5070 jealous of these guys playing old shit? maybe you are and you assume others are as well ahahhaahhahahahha

[@estebanrojasr]

@@morepanic2289 old shit? Dang...you are the worst..

[@morepanic2289]

@@estebanrojasr this is not old? are you serious? and how about their own ''original music'' that sounds so old it puts off even a 56 year old man like me ahhahahahahaha check ariana grande or kanie west live and you'll see what new and exciting means..

[@timothydog76]

This is like if Stevie wrote Thriller. Awesome. Jonah even donning the sunglasses towards the end. Another great one. You guys better tour with Cory and the horn section!

[@Thedaniewl]

The drum shuffle gave me Stevie vibes as well

[@ericgelders]

It all sounded familiar, and also fresh, on many levels, but only until your comment I realized WHAT familiarity it was! I love the musicality of everyone involved here A LOT and this is brilliantly executed, but still, the steadiness of the original (which is so ingrained in my brain and one thing what I love it for) is gone and I'm not yet sure how much I like this rendition - I will probably need more listens!

[@TheFloatingBartender]

Came here to say the same!!!

[@pattyhelen55]

Hell yeah! They are superjazzyfunkalicious!

[@peterpasculado7717]

Good much Dirty loops pñus Cory Vong.

[@rorybuszka2215]

The synth solo is a homage to the late Lyle Mays of Pat Metheny Group, starting out like his synth solo on "Follow Me" from the PMG album "Imaginary Day".

[@oliverjurmann]

Great Awareness! 👍🏽

[@iamrichlol]

RIP. What a legend

[@jonathanmcdaniel1040]

Just like Lyle, taking you to unexpected places of joy.

[@pinayujung1642]

Yes yes, "Follow Me"! That section at 3:36 reminded me of Pat Metheny, but couldn't remember which track. Thank you for pointing this out! 😍

[@greenmumbug]

Yes, and the orchestration is very very reminiscent of this bit of "Finding and Believing" from Metheny's Secret Story album kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaDbg5KDi9GMrsU

[@jotheorange]

You know when you just discover something and it makes you feel so thrilled in awe of talent and artistry and simultaneously like an uncultured swine for not having heard of it before. Yeah that’s me listening to Dirty Loops right now

[@ktinxx]

It's eerie how at 3:50 the chords played by the horn section sound exactly like something from Snarky Puppy... In the comment section under another Dirty Loops video someone suggested a collaboration of Dirty Loops, Snarky Puppy and Jacob Collier - what a mind-blowing idea! ETA: No wonder about the Snarky Puppy sound - of course, Jon Lampley!!!

[@joegreen9179]

Find yourself someone who looks at you like Cory looks at Drity Loops! Another quality addition by some of the most talented muscians out there!

[@Randizzlee44]

Explain that drum fill at 3:04 lol

[@guiturtlewood]

What if I told you they've never actually met in person?

[@aimDiego]

Cory and Henrik making eyes at each other is the best thing ever.

[@Anthemika]

It's hilarious!

[@hindsightapparel]

I hear they never met in person. Cory and the Wong Notes were in the US, while Dirty Loops were in Sweden.

[@fantummenelkinstruments1959]

@@hindsightapparel Correct! They recorded their parts separately, including the video! They set it up with the same type of lights etc... Check out Cory Wong's Wong Notes podcast for the full story.

[@hugobouma]

For whoever's trying to figure out what happens metrically: The majority of the song is in 12/8 time (4 groups of 3 eighth-notes), which you could also think of as 4/4 with a triplet subdivision. 1 + a 2 + a 3 + a 4 + a However, from 3:20 onwards, it shifts to 3/2 i.e. 3 groups of 4 eighth-notes which also makes 12. (Instead of a standard 'half-time' feel at 50% of the tempo, it's kind of a 'three-quarter-time' feel at 75% of the tempo.) The ride bell marks every beat, and the snare is on the 8th eighth-note, anticipating the third beat. 1 e + a 2 e + *_a_* 3 e + a Now for what happens at That One Break at 4:13 - the off-beat snare hit becomes the downbeat of a virtual 12/8 bar, which is then filled with 4:3 quadruplets. (or, if you considered the original groove to be 4/4 with triplets: straight sixteenth-notes.) Mathematically you can work out that _none_ of these notes will fall precisely on the 'real' _one._ 1 e + a 2 e + [1e+a 2e+a 3e+a 4e+a] *_a_* 3 e + a (between brackets going at 133% speed)

[@agentalvin]

Props to the 4th member of dirty loops who is just a good as the other 3, the mix engineer. Every single track is crisp AF! The best way I can describe this band is Prog Pop Funk. The perfect blend of music for the masses and the musicians. I salute all involved. 🖖

[@mogglie]

I quite sure most of the video mix. And sound mix is made by their old friend Simon Petrén. I had the opportunity to play a few times with Simon. His is the most insane keyboard player I’ve played with too.

[@Chris-px2gf]

@@mogglie better than Jonah?

[@mogglie]

@@Chris-px2gf I know he has been playing second keys for DL as certain live performances. So for sure he can play the stuff. But I can’t compare them.

[@ryanmain8444]

THIS

[@jeremy9876543]

I don't get it at all. Not a bit. I clicked on the video to hear what happens when Cory Wong plays with these guys and he is dropped completely out of the mix seemingly in favor of the original Dirty Loops sound. Seems disrespectful to a guest act to me. In another funk song Cory starts off prominently in the mix providing funk rhythm only to be dropped way back. Was he brought in to chase clout and views or contribute to the music?

[@estevammarinhoferreira5334]

it doesn't matter your kind of music. If you're a musician, when listening this band play, it's impossible not to get excite.

[@simbaking6338]

They actually made the horn section shine on this one...frickin awesome!!!!!

[@simonrussell77]

Don't forget the editor who made this track sound like a keyboard workstation demo. Great job. clap clap clap

[@broletariat]

I'm a drummer and normally would be in awe at Aron, but WOW THOSE HORNS! Tight.

[@chrisyounce1815]

I hope everyone understands your being sarcastic, some people don't pick on this kind of stuff but I'm a drummer too, and I can't belive your post was intended any other way.

[@farshimelt]

I'm a drummer and I recommend 2 advils before lunch. See your doctor before taking any prescribed medicine. That drum break at around 7 min. was ridiculous. No amount of time shredding is going to get me to that level. But then, at 83, does it matter?

[@Hazzarius]

This album is so fire that Jonah and Henrik have merged into one being

[@ericjacobsson1]

The mythological beast known as 'Hendrah'

[@ollelundin3701]

Jonik

[@gracie99999]

@@ericjacobsson1 lol

[@RinaldoJonathan]

@@ericjacobsson1 Hendra was usual name at Indonesia, but every Hendra I met was an asshole. :(

[@mckaigg]

so cool to see a double bell euphonium

[@lastchargemusic]

Seriously, that drum fill at around the 4:13 mark blew my mind.

[@noelenehazell8454]

Yep, that was seriously good!! 👏👏👏

[@RachelSings21]

My favourite bit! I look forward to it every time I listen to this masterpiece 👌🏻👌🏻

[@joshuagourgues8376]

I came here just to comment "are we not going to talk about 4:13?" hahahaha I knew I couldn't be the only one who was just 😳 right there

[@morksinaanab]

is it a double time triole?

[@b.michaelnase4787]

The bass and bass drum hits during the horns solo section is utterly ridiculous. Everyone on this stage is amazing. Thank all of you for this project.

[@kingyonder]

The most unexpected part is the horms .... More like a modern big band It's extraordinarily.beautiful❤

[@jeroenkoopmans3794]

This is another musical adaptation from another universe entirely. It's no surprise that the great QJ signed them before anyone else did. They're just a one of a kind band, really. A band wich figured out the delicate balance that exist when you listen to them as another musician, or just as a fan who enjoys their music. They'll rock your world in both cases. Music has brought forth a new genre. It's called Dirty Loops. The bar was just raised a little higher... I wonder when the Mothership will return to take them away....., this is truly unbelievable once again. Rock on, guys!!!! 😎

[@lorraineb682]

David Foster signed them first, to Verve Records. That's their label they released Loopified on.

[@jeroenkoopmans3794]

I stand corrected, Lorraine. Yur right. 😉

[@quantumpauly2789]

Jeroen, I think Quincy has also “Counter” signed them to be able to Produce Legend Recordings such as this. He must have a “Dirty Share” deal signed with VERVE !! You are 💯% Spot On the Money with the rest of your Comment: ⭕️⭕️DIRTY LOOPS⭕️⭕️ are in a League of their Own and a New Genre. If Michael Jackson was still on this Earth, he would have been singing in this Recording along side of Jonah. That would have propelled Dirty Loops into World Wide Stardom and Recognition. Once the world finds a way to function “Covid Normal” and Dirty Loops begins touring, it will NOT take long for them to become bigger than their Swedish counterparts ABBA (2022 Prediction) ❤️⭕️⭕️DIRTY⭕️⭕️LOOPS⭕️⭕️❤️

[@jeroenkoopmans3794]

You could be right, Paul! He's a smart man! 😀

[@mauriceborsboom40]

1:56 that break .. splendid

[@bakermark6891]

I love this 12/8 shuffle feel...its so damnn cool for what they are doing across the bass groove. And the breaks are clean. This horn section is one of the best I've heard so far...very staccato and on point. And Aron again, just holds a tight pocket. Jonah sounds so much like Stevie Wonder, and those interludes!!! Crazy man!!!! And the outro.. Oh my God, that's so beautifulI! just love this whole bands concepts!!!!

[@AlmostEthical]

Love Aron's groove !

[@garthok6224]

Yeah I felt the Stevie Wonder vibe too

[@wetowne]

Michael's tone. Stevie's phrasing. Amazing.

[@nerdykut645]

They could mix it with “The Way You Make Feel” will made a sick medley !

[@ih8suvs]

The Wongnotes are fantastic. I love that this is two separate performances spliced together. They weren't even on the same continent but they sell it 100%!

[@FlowJunkie65]

I always enjoy seeing Jonah playing his original keyboard, the one that he could afford when he was younger, to always emphasize to the world that, "It ain't about the expensive, most technologically advanced keyboard that makes great music, it's all about the keyboardist."

[@katatuha9796]

I only cry at Joe Dispenza's meditations when I'm working on the chakras, but this piece of yours also completely ripped me apart and put me back together again. This is such a wonderful experience that I had with you that there are not enough words. If there is a musician's heaven somewhere in the Universe, if there is Michael and other musicians and singers who are no longer physically with us, but are there with God, then they are rejoicing with all of us. Somewhere in the beginning, God is sound, even so he has enormous power, music is also his instrument, it brings people together, it doesn't matter race, how rich or poor someone is, educated, healthy or sick, you can feel love, emotions from music , so thank you all very much. May God continue to bless you as he has put heart, life and talent into each of you. May God be with you even on your travels, may he accompany your steps and take care of you. Amen, thank you. ❤💘💘

[@mayrarisch8893]

This is Stevie Wonder meets Michael Jackson & Dirty Loops was born!!! Great vocals, great band!

[@karoblazenko]

I just discovered Dirty Loops today and it's SHOCKINGLY GOOD. ALL of it. Everything I've heard so far is shockingly good, i have no other word.

[@Ed-Mace]

I felt the same way when they posted Dirty Loops Baby (Justin Bieber cover) 10 years ago and they only get better and better!

[@PhoenixKing567]

Literally me today. Listening to them at work and I added 13 songs back to back on my playlist. It was banger after banger. These dudes got some great stuff

[@lmp9726]

@@PhoenixKing567 Like an update version of Level 42! Kick ass.

[@FranB1995]

Same

[@EmperorKagato]

They also did music for the Galaxy S7 release which my #1 version of that theme.

[@enchulatucasco5494]

0:34 OMG! Neil Peart is alive, and playing sax!

[@robertkaye5434]

I saw on the album credits the other day that they were going to cover this song. So Dirty! So Wong! I can't wait!

[@TheMack0007]

4.13 those sinkopa beats. Superb. The whole band. ++++++

[@HansMartinHammer]

When you thought a timeless classic couldn't get any better, Dirty Loops proves you wrong!

[@quantumpauly2789]

Hans don’t you really mean: “Dirty Loops proves you WONG!” ⭕️⭕️DIRTY LOOPS⭕️⭕️DIRTY LOOPS⭕️⭕️

[@Scrimlip]

Dirty Loops AND CORY WONG, you mean…

[@drummerkid21rr]

The bass player is a beast! That chopp slapps he does at 1:34 wow! Ridiculous. Him and the drummer keeping everything together! Bass is crazy good.

[@guillaumechevallier8509]

Best Thriller cover so far.

[@stephenmcdermott1468]

vocals, instruments, individual players, group performance, this has it all....but let's applaud the production quality...outstanding!!!

[@tonyr.4778]

Great pipes on that singer! Love the 12/8 or 6/4 feel.

[@trevonaudio]

How is this even possible in 6/8 time!? ✨💖🙌🏾 Unbelievably amazing!!! Jonah's vocal range is flying colors 🤩

[@CSAle]

Fuck if this isn't the best cover of this song I've ever heard. Classic where it needed to be, funky as shit in-between. 10/10.

[@stefanholbek2449]

I never thought there would be ANYONE like THAT one ... but there actually MIGHT be one ....

[@eduardbass83]

4:41 those 3 bass notes (Eb) are magical

[@wilfig]

Very cool. Thriller with The Way You Make Me Feel groove underneath. But that horn interlude makes the whole tune take flight on the choruses out. Dirty Loops never fails to deliver.

[@papan1965]

Wtf😮😮😮 They just took one of the most iconic tunes of music history and shot it into a new league. These guys are defininining a new level of music, musicality and all. The best of it all: their live performances are even better!

[@nickscud4178]

wtf?!?!?! who aree theese dudes??!?! they are fantastic! so good to hear real organic music, omg!!! love these guys !!!

[@Schw3b3r]

That Shazam guy has a killer voice. The Drummer and the bassman are heavenly. Superb Sound. Cory is a league of its own. Thank you. Awesome performance.

[@Iggypres]

WONG LOOPS!

[@paksi_cansa]

Dirty Cory 😀

[@DanRodriguez1]

Dirty Wong

[@isaiahbautista5269]

@@DanRodriguez1 🤣

[@Victor68095]

hahahaha

[@jorgemm1000]

Dirty first !! (I thought the same)

[@victormusic01x]

..what i like about this performance is that it’s about the song and arrangement, some really nice horn parts, not just blowing a few fast licks out!..fire..jazz lives..New York September 2, 2021..

[@gamecokben]

It reminds me of a fusion between Thriller and Higher Ground. Such a slick groove.

[@2imaginecouk467]

Horn arrangements by Jerry Hey - no slouch and done some big arrangements such as TOTO....

[@gamecokben]

@@2imaginecouk467 as a trumpet player, I love seeing them with such a big horn section

[@2imaginecouk467]

@@gamecokben My late father played the trumpet. Have you ever heard By All Means (the track) by Alphonse Mouzon?

[@annikametso8950]

At 4:13 is my favourite. I love these Dirty Loops' surprises.

[@scottryan1989]

This is becoming my most favourite KZbin video of all time

[@gregoryanthony7587]

I'm loving that half time groove with the 4 over 3 on the ride bell. Some Jeff Porcaro level brilliance right there. And the absolutely SEAMLESS transitions from triplets to the 16th note runs and back.

[@strangelman]

Dirty Loops are so incredibly tight! I wish i could play drums that good

[@isaaclucas1616]

This Bass it's so perfect man

[@russellziske7385]

When everyone else is dumbing down pop music, these guys actually make covers more interesting.

[@marycaldarone9763]

WELL SAID!

[@markmunoz4101]

You said a mouthful there!

[@terrydrums]

Unfortunately, if this had been the way the original version was performed, it wouldn’t have been a hit. The general public would have been turned off by the complexity.

[@markmunoz4101]

@@terrydrums you are right but, to explain the reason for that, is too long!

[@llukkz]

IM LOOKING AT YOU BOYCE AVENUE

[@Myrkskog]

I must admit that I couldn't hear anything that Corey was playing. Please do some more Songs For Lovers.

[@ryancoughlan7205]

I thought he was settled really nicely into the mix, especially for the second half

[@a.pro.crastinator7409]

His part is very subtle but clearly noticeable, give it another listen

[@jamesnewman6032]

Corey was playing ? LOL

[@T1hitsTheHighestNote]

Listen with earphones - loud!

[@drumcorpslot]

Listen with headphones. He is essentially playing the entire time, except for the very beginning.

[@BenjaminCode]

This is DOPE. Jonah is like the best in the world when it comes to sing Michael. And the whole arrangement is crazy, so cool to see you all together. The horns solo part is amazing too!

[@Elassyahmed]

Incredible band, absolutely TIGHT, and that drummer has SOUL in spades

[@joemike3878]

I had the pleasure of seeing them live in Washington DC earlier this year. I was literally sitting directly above the drummer. Amazing! I'm so glad I witness them live!

[@deanm6577]

band of the century ... killer arrangement ...

[@jeffarnim]

Nothing about this is less than completely awesomeness! Loved the Mancini reference in the horns! And 12/8 with a halftime shuffle? Dayum!

[@daveolson5715]

Henrik Linder...monster chops but he's a poet. Fantastic job of placement and voice... him and that drummer... stellar

[@filipezoega6093]

I know yall stunned the talented voice, Henrik on bass, Cory... The horns, wooooo... But yo... Hats of to a drummer that keep it simple, some chops here and there but for fucksake, whatagroovyman he is!

[@danielolson5378]

I bet Quincy is diggin' like crazy now and everyone else is also doing the exactly same thing!!

[@digamejh]

Rod Teperton too!

[@simon515]

They're actually managed by Quincy Jones Productions, so he's probably smiling alot :)

[@jas_bataille]

@@simon515 Of course, otherwise, this would've been cut off the internet before the upload could've been completed ;)

[@simon515]

@@jas_bataille True that :)

[@georgiethedrummer]

Oh man, this drummer is a legend

[@jonathanrodgers4893]

Damn. Damn. All players superb. And that's Grace Kelly on baritone, a young alto player with seriously legit jazz chops. Go see her sometime.

[@pawelbujko1065]

This is just a new quality, Higher level. Oldschool fade away...

[@Phantom-media]

Bro where're these guys gone? Music desperately needs them

[@SoyAntonioGaming]

its a cover, they stole the song from a blac man

[@majordendrocopos]

@@SoyAntonioGamingOf course it’s a cover, duh. A brilliant cover too. Nothing was stolen from anyone. You listen to this amazing music and all you can think about is skin colour?

[@colinbradford2671]

Wicked! The bass player puts me in mind of a cross between Louis Johnson and Mark King. Great horns. I love the way that Cory completely hangs back….

[@CentralPALocos]

I’m glad I’m not the only one who felt he was channeling some Mark King here. Imagine these guys covering a Level 42 tune…

[@gideonsikk8733]

In his dreams lol​@@CentralPALocos

[@CentralPALocos]

@@gideonsikk8733 what?

[@gideonsikk8733]

@CentralPALocos mark King's band is built around his bass playing...henriks just filling in tje blanks

[@grantjacobson]

If I could like this a 1000+ times I would. Sheesh. Amazing performance!

[@SeymourPettigrew]

This is the most amazing cover in the history of covers. That drummer! Who is that! Dude is spectacular!!!

[@SeymourPettigrew]

At 4:14 I hear something that made my ears perk up! He was riding on top of his own drum rhythm or something! What was that!!!!!

[@robertkaye5434]

Actually ... If you want to explore more incredible covers, check out Nguyen Le's "Songs of Freedom" and "Purple." I promise you won't be disappointed.

[@hrysivjt67]

I don’t have to see any other Thriller covers to know this is the best one that has ever been done, or ever will be one. An instant all timer.

[@williammetropulos1757]

Man! It sure is refreshing to see musicians who actually look like they are having a good time. Some look soo uptight it kind of brings me down. Thanks D-Loops!

[@andychips]

Yes, you’re so right! Music should be about passion and fun

[@theartistphiljc7682]

SIMPLY OUTSTANDING....Michael & Rod would be proud....

[@AditsGuitarLessons]

Am i the only one who was expecting there to be a little pause after the horn section's bit, and Cory to jump in with some real Stanky funk bits? Dirty loops was incredible as always

[@chicmystique]

Exactly!

[@ultimatum369]

Not hating.. but having a hard time seeing his role in this piece, needs some more space to shine

[@MP5..]

@@ultimatum369 likely his role this time is the arrangement altogether. I might have come for dirty loops, but you might be here for Corey. Name recognition, my friend

[@AnoarAbbasOficial]

You're not the only one for sure!

[@TriggerThat]

You're not the only one, I said the same thing about the other song they released. Also, I'm seriously beginning to hate that ultra-over-compressed-cant-ear-anything Dirty Loops pseudo-commercial sound, or whatever its or not called... its literally getting on my nerve. I'm just about to unsubscribe!

[@swatkasham5509]

I was listening to a modern funk playlist on Spotify and this song came on. Listen!!! When I say that my world was turned upside down! It is VERY HARD to cover an MJ song and do it well. This one surpassed every expectation! Wow!!! And the vocalist had to have Stevie Wonder's influence on his vocals??? My day is complete!

[@benodaboy]

I have never spent so much time with my mouth wide open!!!! Absolutely astonishing. From the breakdown in I was completely in awe. And This isn’t even the first of them I’ve seen. The harmonisation of the band was astounding. These guys have recalibrated my understanding of music. I’m completely dumbstruck.

[@PTCrucial]

You wouldn’t know where to start would you. Every note, every player, every vocal line, the mix, the sound, the visuals is just perfect. Boy how lucky we are to have these guys!!!

[@achenarmyst2156]

The credits’ musical arrangement is a world in itself. Gorgeous horn arrangements..

[@TheCheeseandlemon]

Every musician performs perfectly but Johan's voice is something else 🔥🔥🔥

[@machineecho1267]

This tune is so much more than I expected! Code progression, arrangement, Bass Line ever so beautiful ,then Cory Wong finally made himself one of major artists like modern day Nile Rodgers! He really added tight cutting onto the song. Everything is outstanding..one of the greatest cover of King MJ all time! Totally blown out!!

[@learmonroberson3763]

I've been a drummer for 53 years and theirs drummer knocks the crap out of m I have to admit. Love the rim shot he uses. Best group on the plant. Especially 'pink power'. Hot dam powerful. Love it.