Drummer reacts to "Lingus" by Snarky Puppy

[@stevenmonte7397]

Larnell is a GOAT! His City Lights solo is one of the best ever; so clean and amazing!

[@bassvibasics479]

This keyboard solo will go down in history as a gamechanging moment in 21st century music.

[@mstewart109]

Michael League was the tbin guy in baseball shirt blue and white. He is the leader. All these guys have solo careers too!!

[@deanroddey2881]

The thing that kills me most is Larnell keeping that kick drum ostinato going that whole solo section as he plays more and complex stuff on the rest of the kit. As cool as the keyboard solo is, that level of limb independence is very impressive to me. Check out their tune with Jacob Collier, and their Empire Central sessions as well. If you like Mahavishnu, check out "New York on my Mind" by John Mclaughlin. Some great drumming on that, and just an amazing tune all around.

[@Sanborn32]

RIP Shaun Martin ... great track

[@CharlieGroh]

Dude the keyboard guy is from another galaxy! This is sick shit.

[@mikeholmes5308]

The keys solo was Cory Henry, and his performance here is beyond words. He seems to be taken over at points by some supernatural spirit of music. And you're right, Larnell Lewis is amazing. They're having him on Drumeo now and then. You know Drumeo...right? :) Great reaction, Lee, as always! Rock on!

[@Keith_KC8TCQ]

Larnell Lewis, the drummer, learned the songs for this session on the plane while flying to the UK for this recording.

[@Thrill0g]

Not entirely true - this was recorded in Utrecht, Holland - but it's true that Larnell had less than 48 hours to learn the tunes for this record (We Like It Here), which wasn't even fleshed out at the time. That's just how M. League works, I guess - "let's just all sit down, play and see where it takes us".

[@TedSchoenling]

The rest of the band had been rehearsing a few days before Larnell got the call.. he was playing by the seat of his pants.. and killed it @@Thrill0g

[@melrupinski88]

He got to the studio 1.5-2 hrs before the recording began. That’s all the rehearsal time he had.

[@12gjazz]

Yo, loved your review. I can tell you are a music lover. Metal, fusion, whatever. I am on old dude 69 but I grew up on the beginning of fusion. Mahavishnu Orchestra, Billy Cobham, Return to Forever. And so on. I appreciate your assessment over recognizing fusion which has different elements of music in the mix. I just joined your channel. My discernment tells me you are a metalhead. I grew with all the greats in that also. You may broaden your musical pallet as you age. Much success for your channel. God bless you brother

[@fiddlestix3025]

Larnell Lewis, drums, is out of this world, a complete beast 🔥 Check out some more of his stuff, solo and otherwise… And yeah, Snarky Puppy are on a whole new level with their performance and listening concept, and with their brand of fusion….. Another fusion trio I’d like to recommend is Dirty Loops. Originally hailing from Sweden, they again have transformed fusion in a whole new way. Rock/jazz/funk(!)/RnB/ and everything else you can think of. Link to one of their tracks below, featuring a KILLER drum solo 🔥🔥🔥 Cheers ✌️🙏🤘

[@fiddlestix3025]

Dirty Loops, ‘Work Shit Out’: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJCqhZqmmdR2npIsi=G-zfdkq4yBxRfd3k 🔥🔥🔥

[@EiriUesugiKun]

6:50 - I believe that this was the last song, so he has been working for an while. :)

[@gabrielbobowski7767]

Yeah man Larnell is crazy. You should watch the video where he learns enter sandman by ear on Drumeo (from two listens, one take).

[@mstewart109]

Talk about that brass and keys!!! And Sean Martin jumping up and down after. He juust shook his head at Corey all the time. Rip Sean Martin ❤.

[@waynerandall9073]

"What about me", should be next! The drummer is perfection on that track.

[@thomasbutleriii9748]

You know it's great when the other musicians, string section, are shaking their heads are Larnell.

[@seasonalserotonin2559]

Second "What about me" absolute banger for drummers.

[@Bobbias]

I love the back and forth between the sax and trumpet solos. I know it's basically required for this kind of music, but anyone could hear that they're listening to what the other is doing and responding. Like, that's normal in jazz, but as a non-musician, I can't always recognize those moments easily. But there, basically anyone can tell they're playing off what the other is doing. And then there's that goddamned keyboard solo. That solo is absolutely magic. I'm convinced that it'll go down in history as having influenced generations of musicians. Cory Henry is an absolute beast. And Larnell Lewis is an absolute monster on drums. His style fits so well with Snarky Puppy. He's an absolute beast on drums and has an incredible sense of musicality that is so on display in this, considering how little time he had to put together his drum parts for this session.

[@thefluxcapacitor1]

Larnell has become one of my favorite drummers ever, but the back story of this performance is Insane.

[@stratcat3216]

You have arrived. Welcome to the world with Larnell Lewis! Best song in 5/4 ever! Larnell learned these songs on the plane, overnight.

[@buddystewart2020]

He'd played with Snarky Puppy before, he knew a few songs already, including this one, but he did have to learn the rest on the plane over. They did run through everything prior to rolling tape. Watch the documentary. Still, that doesn't take anything away from his performance, which was outstanding.

[@christophercheck1590]

Saw them live in San Antonio on this last tour, and they busted this baby out for the encore. It ripped hard. So much energy live, even without Corey Henry and Larnell Lewis. One of the better concerts I've ever been to.

[@emotionalideas]

Glad ya like them. Seeing them live Friday night for the 5th time!

[@fords_nothere_100]

Great selection Lee. This has become one of my all time favorite performances on YT. Can't count how many times I've returned to this particular video. Top notch production, incredible performances, great composition and on and on. Glad you liked it - and it just keeps getting better the more you watch. (BTW Corey Henry, the synth soloist here, has his own band called The Apostles of Funk. Good fun). Next Snarky song? Shokufan from the same album. And good luck on the job interview!

[@thomasbutleriii9748]

Welcome to the Snarky Puppy rabbit hole. I'm glad you're here for the ride. I loved your deer in headlights look while you were listening to this. It's great to see new reactions to Snarky Puppy. Here's a small list but every album is ridiculous. What about me? Sleeper Outlier Shofukun Bad kids to the back Trinity RL's Take it Pineapple Broken arrow Bet Mean green Something So many more but these are on my playlist.

[@scottbrewer9676]

Everything on this album is a banger.

[@EiriUesugiKun]

Hey! I just got tickets to a Snarky Puppy concert! :) That drummer, Larnell Lewis is amazing. You REALLY should check out Drumeos video "Larnell Lewis hears Enter Sandman for the first time".. Wow! Just WOW! :)

[@ShiverHinge]

I read somewhere that the drummer just got there (Amsterdam I think) from the States and had never played this before. Just saw the charts on the plane. They keyboardists are two of my absolute favorites! Their sound, dexterity, and creativity is unbelievable. Snarky Tuesdays? Chonks next please!

[@EiriUesugiKun]

Was is that or did he just listen the tracks without drums and made the drum parts on the fly? Anyhow, Larnell Lewis IS amazing drummer. :)

[@rk41gator]

The precision of all of these musicians is so fantastic. Can you imagine reading this chart? So tight. (jazz is a trip)

[@HarisNalbantic]

This studio recording with audience was in Holland and the drummuer canceled it short before...Larnell get the invitation and due the flight from USA to Holland he "learnd and made drums concept' in his head...came 2 days after that band was already in studio and preform like a God! There are a lot of videos from this live session - each of them is one masterpiece! Highly recommend! And keep you eyes and ears on Larnell... incredible. Also interesting: Larnell was on drumeo and for the first time in his life heard Enter Sandman from Metalica...then he played it! WOW...Next level of drumer quality! Must see... Enjoy! And yes! It is normal after first time hearing Snarky Puppy to get there is also some another level of music quality 😉

[@suyogyakarki5417]

You should definitely check out Van Der Graaf's White Hammer if youre looking for some of the heaviest darkest songs from the 70s, the breakdown on it is cataclysmic. You wont believe that its the sound of a distorted sax

[@morkmon]

For some extremely sick drumming from the same recording session check out 'What About Me'

[@johncampbell756]

Their regular drummer couldn't make it. Larnell learned the songs on the flight arriving 2 hours before the first session. Every video labeled We Like It Here is both live and the studio version. This is how the album was recorded. Silver headphones are the audience. Red are the musicians. Bassist Michael League is the guy in charge. He is behind a couple of David Crosby's final albums. This entire album is fire. This is the closer. Corey Henry on the truly legendary synth solo. He is also a drummer and singer and possibly plays other instruments as well.

[@jfs70ss]

Larnell Lewis has quite a few videos on KZbin. Instructional also. Bad Ass drummer but even better human being.

[@tubaviewa2624]

Yeah, fantamigastiorically good! 👌👍 Regards.

[@stevenbattisti9811]

Nice reaction. If you're enjoying Larnell, try Gergo Borlai's Zildjian Live video. Another ridiculous talent on the kit!

[@lepetitoiseau]

The drummer is Larnell Lewis,try to watch him hear "Enter the sandman" for the first time( without drums)and play right after...

[@L33Reacts]

Someone mentioned it in the chat. I'm definitely checking it out. He was KILLING it back there 😄

[@rags5721]

The next one to do from SP is What About Me from the same session. Insane jam! 💣

[@michael_hh]

Corey Henry nails it!

[@mikedemike5393]

hearsd drummer flew in unprepared and winged the score.

[@mrcooper7027]

I think you'd like another song from this album called 'What about me'

[@rk41gator]

Such a great band of amazing musicians. So glad you found them. The drummers are mind-blowing, but the key solo is beyond crazy good.

[@diverdown631]

Check out some Vulfpeck live at Madison square garden. They are the only unsigned band to ever sellout MSG.

[@mark-be9mq]

That's nice

[@latheofheaven1017]

Corey Henry's lead synth sound and in some ways his playing really reminds me of Chick Corea. Spectacular stuff. Can't believe this album is ten years old already!

[@SamuelJamalPope]

Welcome brotherrrr

[@vladimirvelikov8115]

Love this song since I first heard it and the keyboard solo became one of my favourite solos ever. Pure magic! And of course Larnell Lewis is killing it too.

[@yes_head]

That video has really been making the rounds. It really helped put these guys on everybody's radar.

[@spdcrzy]

Listen to the Shakti Tiny Desk concert! You'll absolutely love it and have your mind blown lol.

[@mrgoneshouse3663]

ONE DRUMMER and Percussion

[@BCowcorn]

If you want more, they have three of each on their latest album.

[@buddystewart2020]

You need to check out Larnell Lewis - Zildjian live. You won't regret it.

[@axolotl8694]

best track in 5/4 since Holst Mars, or KC Discipline, i.e. there are some other good ones. but damn, that Corey Henry keyboard solo is one for the ages. those soft chords before the solo proper begins is one of my favorite moments in recent music. you're finding some great stuff... more power to ya.

[@allenlocke1935]

Absolutly inspiring!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TexMexJack]

So happy to get to see you react to this. That is just the start of Snarky Puppy for you

[@leddygee1896]

Next Level Musicians...

[@marcfava9789]

The drummer learned the set on the plane ride over to the gig

[@paulehney4581]

I have got to get this on disc.

[@paulehney4581]

@realbser1956 yes indeed

[@troubleondemand7703]

Congrats on losing your Snarky Puppy virginity! These guys are on another level. Their drummers are ALWAYS on point. Don't You Know and Take It (featuring the late great Bernard Wright and 3 drummers!) are 2 tracks I would recommend.

[@stephenmichael8837]

That was fantastic. Jazz drummers have it all over the typical rock drummer. They play a totally different way, So so good

[@infernonine]

That’s not their official drummer that’s Larnell Lewis their real drummer could not get there due to a passport issue or somrthing. Larnell learned the basis of the songs on a 7 hour flight there by listening to them on the flight. So there’s that

[@michelcuriesilvajr3204]

Now that you’ve entered the jazz fusion spiral you’ll have to check out Casiopea

[@meursault1654]

U might like Domi and JD Beck. More jazz but Beck is probably best young drummer around.

[@12gjazz]

Yes. JD Beck is a beast. Not familiar with Domi.