Dunlop Sessions: Snarky Puppy

TRACK LISTING:
00:00 Interview #1 / Warming up with “Whitecap” excerpt
02:27 Live Performance: “Binky”
16:20 Interview #2
19:01 Live Performance: “Flood”
In this episode of Dunlop Sessions, Grammy Award winners Snarky Puppy throw down with their unique brand of funky fusion, and discuss their beginnings and the risks and rewards of standing by your musical vision.
Bass, composer, band leader: Michael League
Keys: Cory Henry
Keys, trumpet: Justin Stanton
Guitar: Mark Lettieri
Trumpet, flugelhorn: Mike “Maz” Maher
Tenor sax, flute, clarinet: Chris Bullock
Percussion: Nate Werth
Drums: Larnell Lewis
VIDEO CREDITS:
Executive Producer: Jimmy Dunlop
Co-Producer: Chrys Johnson
Director: Joey Tosi
Assoc Producer: Darryl Anders
Art Director: Graham Shaw
Editor/Asst Director: Max Baloian
Director of Photography: Donavan Sell
Gaffer/Lighting: Joseph Mendoza, Little Giant Lighting & Grip, San Francisco CA
Camera Operators: Colin McCaulife, Ben Lunden, Nick Schwietzer, Andy Haney, Tandy Kyne
Recorded Live at Fantasy Studios, Berkeley Ca fantasystudios.com/
Recording & Mixing Engineer: Adam Munoz, Fantasy Studios
Audio Mastering: Peter Lyman, Infransonic Sound, Los Angeles CA www.infrasonicsound.com/
SPECIAL THANKS:
Michael League & Snarky Puppy snarkypuppy.com
SIR Music Rentals, San Francisco CA. www.sir-usa.com/location.php?c...
Market Hall Catering, Oakland CA
Jule Potter, Santa Cruz, CA www.juleamps.com

[@milz1204]

I’m convinced these are the best versions of binky and flood on yt it’s amazing

[@tofo8700]

I agree 🎉

[@donyoung5091]

Why doesn’t percussionist Nate Werth get more love? Look at his face! He’s in bliss, like his own music is surprising him lol Phenomenal musician.

[@jcoburn3590]

That man is amazing!

[@bilkun]

What makes you think he’s not getting the love? This man is amazing

[@rhyzzo_]

Exactly what I was thinking, he really keeps it going. It adds such an awesome feel. During Tarova at the tiny desk show he had a crazy solo

[@jonathanpark7245]

You check out another of his groups if you haven't heard Ghost Note kzbin.info/www/bejne/noWnnZx9pcSSp5I

[@rhyzzo_]

@@jonathanpark7245 Oh, Mono Neon. Love that guy

[@Tmokkeys]

That was the dopest guitar solo on flugle horn Ive ever heard!!!!!!

[@1MarkKeller]

WORD!

[@areebchaudhry9584]

Ringo star sure has some pipes

[@y.u.doodat9133]

Timothy Clark, right!? A wah-wah pedal for horn? Sick!!!

[@marcnelson5396]

I was thinking the same thing!!!!

[@skierpage]

6:39 the video editor's cut to the wrong camera. No, wait WHAAAAATT?! Who is he? What pedals and effects?

[@khethelozungu984]

I often think about this version of Binky, at random times on any given day.

[@jzbowen]

So wonderful to see Larnell again with them...while the 2 other drummers I’ve seen with them are excellent, there’s just something special about Larnell with this group that I can’t explain. Just perfect - very musical and so tasteful.

[@MelkMan7]

+jzbowen The man is a virtuoso of note!

[@Tungil90]

+jzbowen I feel that two! ;) Non the less Sput, Nathaniel and the 3rd guy who sometimes playes with them (I'm awful with names) have there personal style as well. I started dislinking Sput in the beginning (just because I really really like Nathaniel and was blown away by what Larnell did in the Studio in the Netherlands). But recently I find myself enjoying the style of Sput more and more, especially on the Bill Laurance Recordings. He too has so much feel for the music!

[@Tungil90]

+jzbowen I hope you know the modern-drummer solo/song from Nathaniel Townsley? Still my favorite Drum-Solo/Song till this time! By far!!

[@ENZO76133]

+jzbowen i feel the same way, while they are all amazing Larnell brings a form of intensity to the group that Sput and the other drummers they have played with just don't. He is an incredible drummer but Larnell just has something i can't put my finger on but they make incredible music together.

[@alastairs3727]

Whilst I absolutely love Larnell's drumming - he's an absolute beast. After seeing sput and him play live with the band on different occasions, for me, sput is the one that really sits in the groove, has the most fluid style for these tunes and just 'fits'

[@enricolumetti1995]

Cory and Micheal jamming at ~ 12:00 , understanding each other perfectly, that's just one of the highest musical moments you will ever watch.

[@loroc223]

The moment at 12:53 is perfect. Larnell's fill, Michael's reaction and Letteri's chord. Love it.

[@TheDoomedUser]

You could tack on Larnell's smile when he sees Michael's reaction, he knows he layed down an absolute stinker with that one!

[@meredithjr81]

Man listen I get excited every time I watch it lol amazing

[@SuperWeedPower]

6:41 introducing Kirk Trumpett

[@wyvernofhefei8712]

That's actually a flugelhorn

[@oromoiluig]

@@wyvernofhefei8712 but that is not funny.

[@wyvernofhefei8712]

@@oromoiluig yeah ikr

[@jaydenthadani2211]

Interestingly enough the way pedal was originally marketed for the trumpet (yes I know it’s a flugelhorn)

[@jaydenthadani2211]

Matteo Allegra it was more like it was marketed for the trumpet. When Vox made the wah pedal, it was market with Clyde McCoy so other trumpeters could achieve the wah sounds he created naturally

[@higler.]

Ola Strandberg killin' it on trumpet

[@Sandemose]

Mike “Maz” Maher?

[@GladrianRafindel]

I guess Mike is Maz Strandberg now

[@PeterCaspersen97]

I've always thought the same

[@SouloSwang]

I grew up with my Michael league. he was in my band in school called New Element. Always will be my lil bro for life. Proud of him!!!

[@izaaberdeen4725]

Hehe couldn't be more perfect...anyone here miss Cory Henry in these harmony of Michael's Snarkies like i do? 😢 time flies like a wind

[@Mezurashii5]

I just learned about this band's existence. I'm really happy about it.

[@RDR911]

+Mezurashii5 'm happy that you know they exist now! They're AMAZING.

[@geetarnut]

+Mezurashii5 Finally!!! I see someone sending a horn through an effect box!!!! I've had that idea for 20 years now,,, literally speaking that is!!!

[@Mezurashii5]

Sonny Cannon Yeah, I always wonder why nobody does that.

[@geetarnut]

+Mezurashii5 You too?? LOL! It seems like a no-brainer! Oh well,,, that's life!!! Cheers!!!

[@6strbassplayer]

+Sonny Cannon Dude, Miles Davis was doing it 45 years ago! Bitches Brew was mind bending!

[@chiefmachine24]

15:18 I think we've all done that face once or twice while jamming

[@samcooke343]

+chiefmachine24 I did it while listening.

[@samcooke343]

+chiefmachine24 It happens when you hit that perfect run during improv.

[@CrisBlyth]

+samcooke343 man, your comment made me laugh .. :)

[@RDR911]

+samcooke343 No, it happens when SOMEONE ELSE does that. Do you even play music? :P

[@samcooke343]

Alex Gambrel Do you?

[@tomanocucaralhoporra]

The bit starting at 25:00 had me in awe of Larnell's dynamics. His are definitely among the best I've ever seen! Not to mention his ridiculously tasteful playing... Amazing!

[@LEOsoulMonarch]

19:01 TAKE US TO CHURCH MARK LETTIERI!!!!!!!!! ✝️📖🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌 I FELLOWSHIP WITH DEM CHORD PROGRESSIONS!!!!! Had me about to stand up and raise my hands. I was about to say a testimony. Had to stop myself because I was at work. 😂

[@allnewmaterials7]

ugh larnell is unreal. if this man doesn't inspire you to work on your craft then i don't know what will!

[@adamboof6769]

Will H well, thats snarky puppy for you. Larnell is one of the greatest drummers of our generation, but what about cory henry? The most soulful keyboardist ever probably. Amazing AMAZING band.

[@jasonpittmon2036]

Larnell is the truth!

[@darkstatehk]

"Here we are 11½ years later" .....and you guys are still so young. Here's to the next 11½ years and beyond :)

[@hirehigher]

This band is out of control. They are so good as a whole. So in sync.

[@aybee63]

19:01 FLOOD!!! WOW!!! That's the kind of music the world needs right now!! Sure beats all the doom and gloom out there! Nice work guys!

[@snugglebear97653]

Not only did these guys take and play my two favorite songs by them in this video, they somehow managed to MAKE THEM EVEN BETTER AND MAKE ME LIKE THEM EVEN MORE.

[@kurtwesterfeld]

I'm not sure if I can describe how incredibly awesome the Flugel Horn solo by Mike “Maz” Maher is starting at 06:41. OMFG. Holy crap that is awesome.

[@brennan9629]

its one thing to be amazed at how talented these people, but it's another thing to appreciate how they can communicate on such a unique wavelength. its a very special thing that you dont ever see often

[@sdfletcher]

Mike League for President!

[@danielveloso]

Lettieri's guitar tone is so tasteful on that intro

[@dsg1992]

Harry Maguire on percussion and Thomas Mueller on Bass! What a band!🔥

[@avjake]

The soundscapes these guys produce are just amazing. 19:00 - A Strat in the right hands can be magical. I'm guessing this session was the best thing to happen anywhere that day.

[@whocares7447]

9:25 the way that it slowly builds up is absolutely amazing!

[@lopezmotorsports]

These cats are monsters, musical monsters mopping the floor with notes!!! The tasty notes are everywhere! Love it!!!

[@ianmitchell5169]

+Santiago Lopez This sounds like the plot of the long-lost Godzilla/Zappa crossover

[@t.c.9838]

That flugle solo at 6:40. Damn! And that electric sounds. So good it makes no damn sense. Love it!

[@calebromberger3073]

Nobody makes a drum set sound better than Larnell Lewis. The sounds he is able to get out of his drums, and especially out of his cymbals, is absolutely perfect.

[@jimcook8933]

When each of these guys in this group is better than the other guy in this group, this is what you get! They play for each other and look for accolades from each other.

[@HMohr]

Best group of musicians put together in a long time! They are making history.

[@darrelstinkmeaner4673]

Holy crap, this whole performance is amazing. Nate and Larnell absolutely decimated their kits!

[@georgeariza1749]

whos nate and whos laurel

[@georgeariza1749]

I NEED TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THIS AMAZINGNESS.

[@drkgdzz]

+Jorge Ariza Read the discription. names of the band members right there

[@xebio6]

+Jorge Ariza Check out anything with bassist and band leader Michael League in it (or any of the other musicians, for that matter). I'd start with the Tell your Friends and groundUP projects.

[@georgeariza1749]

+Mikey Drake thank you! :-)

[@RenePMoor]

Again and again, you guys are amazing! Great versions of great puppy stuff!

[@jamsjr44]

They are just amazing!!

[@generalbenson1597]

So sick. Cory Henry is rockin those shades like a boss. And eff me, Larnell's fill at 4:54...

[@antoniopreto37]

+General Benson 9:24

[@davidsegall5842]

+General Benson Yes, they are amazing, and yes, he kind of looks like DJANGO!

[@RDR911]

+General Benson Larnell's a fuckin' boss. I'm SO LUCKY to have him on faculty at the school I go to (Humber College)

[@luchadorito]

Lol CH looks like he is hi as a kite and trying to hide it with the glasses It is a good look tho

[@flukecentral5641]

Fucking hate people who wear sunglasses indoors. So pretentious and gay. Its a shame cos I love Cory's music. I just think he's a twat.

[@paqman78]

Mark's intro to Flood. Beautiful.

[@SHA8UTIE]

These guys are fantastic!

[@sonorstudio1]

Great words and Fantastic music !

[@democratsuck]

7:00 mark. Distortion on a Flugelhorn solo!!! MIND! BLOWN!!!!

[@LEOsoulMonarch]

Complete with a wah wah pedal!!!

[@wizardpb]

I can't listen to this band without balling my eyes out, they are so good. The horn section!! Oh dear Lord, the horn section.... words fail me.

[@DirceuSantosRJ]

absolutely amazing awesome and all

[@milborg2189]

can't wait to see and hear these guys next Thursday!!!

[@chromemox3319]

Damn this is incredible. Haven't heard of these guys until now and already love them.

[@TheFlomboy]

These guys are walking miracles!

[@patrickbourke2385]

Saw these lot live a couple weeks ago and they are fantastic

[@montalvomachado]

Absolutely amazing! You guys are the best!

[@MrFunky159]

19:25 that lovely Hendrix quote from The Wind Cries Mary

[@Tanzbaer777]

Great video and impressive performances...again.

[@renatopadilhas]

It's just awesome!

[@ISTMuso]

Absolutely stunning playing.

[@IgorRenato]

24:27 >>> Eargasm , oh god! Awesome!!!!

[@yhwach3566]

the groove in flood, the best groove i've ever listened to.

[@carlJazzBass]

Beautiful and in style !!!

[@clavis_voveo]

They are fantastic!

[@rb5stevenumber903]

There are certain bands you here that blow your head off when you hear them and this is one of them, I was hooked when I saw the clip of Lingus performed on here and that synth solo by Cory was just brilliant. I was young enough to lucky to come through the prog rock times and jazz rock and since then I've been looking for another free flowing, expressive band. I've now found them. Be nice to see them in the UK.

[@paulaclarke-hill1157]

I've stumbled upon this band a couple years back and I'm happy for the stumble because they are just great. I just enjoy listening to all those instruments just blend well together.

[@ryancavill2971]

absolutly LOVE this session!!

[@zarniwoopb6078]

On another level, every time

[@ominona7479]

no words to describe how good these guys are awesome

[@tizzdizz]

This music makes me want to hug everything.

[@evanpferguson]

how am i only seeing this now....hands down my favorite snarky puppy performance.

[@CeciShaw]

So amazingly talented and dedicated to making incredible music! loved every minute of it! Thanks for supporting artist like these!

[@bak1386]

1 of the most original groups out there. The more I watch them play the more I really dig it. I love Michael League he has been a big inspiration to my playing over the past couple years

[@NoName-mb7ng]

The middle section to Binky ( 9:06 )is one of the most beautiful pieces of music I’ve ever heard. This is such a phenomenal arrangement here. The outro slaps hard as hell too!

[@artreno5135]

These guys are just awesome ...

[@mikeanglada742]

You Guys are Great!

[@leprechaunsrninja]

Ive had this specific recording of Binky stuck in my head for well over a week now. The 12/8 bass vs the 6/4 meldoy is absolutely mind blowing.

[@desrosimon]

25:40 When the bong hit kicks in

[@orkhanshirin]

I love this particular session the most because this was the first video I discovered these awsome guys.

[@kellynkarr]

man. I can't get enough of these guys. Thank you to everyone who helped put this production together!

[@carson8417]

WOAH. I'm glad that I somehow found the bassist's video of examples of bass pedals. This is insanely good.

[@nsiepmann]

"Aw shit! Those harmonics usually sound like this-" *ping* "Not today!" *BAAOOUUUUGH*

[@MyMfDominoes]

Nick Siepmann neck bend intensifies

[@bendover8870]

Carson Crezee Right!?😂

[@Adiaf8oros]

12:34

[@beathermit3876]

1st time I've ever hear / seen a trumpet through a overdrive pedal - Props

[@nathanielsporkslede]

Sounds great!!!

[@wackenthaljef]

Masters of fusion!!

[@paulleeming5733]

never really listened to these guys before, I am sold. What great use of instruments, effects and musicality, taken me on a journey. Wow Amazing and great dynamics. Fantastic!

[@percywoods4014]

You guys are the real deal ... Please keep doing what you are doing because you are making such a difference in people's lives with your music (it helps heal the soul). Also, big ups to Larnell Lewis, he unequivocally is one of the best drummer/musicians in the world!

[@tonilindgren5002]

Amazing performance, jaw dropping.

[@anthonyomariesmith2262]

loving the sound of the bass

[@hachewie]

Blown away. So much awesome. That groove at 27:00. WOW!

[@bkirk2321]

7:58, 7:59.... wait for it... 8:00!!!!!!

[@FAMUCHOLLY]

AWESOME!!! One of my FAVORITE groups!

[@GeeCheeDrums]

These guys never bore me.

[@b0geman117]

nates reaction to larnell at 25:40 is gold

[@Eldon_is_The_Best]

9:24 I've never seen that slide thing on the cymbal before. That's cool!

[@hugosepulveda8932]

A sophisticated and acomplished group, talented!

[@marlonborreo]

Too much talent! Love it.

[@carlrollins4279]

Larnell's timing and tempo is PERFECT!!!!!!!! 👌🏿🙌🏿 #Sheesh

[@maxicamposs]

24:24 this made me so happy dude

[@adirreiner642]

Percussion here amazing

[@TroyMonroe]

I Love the Rework of Binky...I gotta catch these guys live, super talented.

[@lucaszembrzuski]

No doubt this is one of the most influential music right now, really amazing.

[@Yaboroqe]

'THE LOVE FOR MUSIC' as Corey said , that makes SNARKY PUPPY the best fusion band on EARTH!

[@ImmOldGreg]

Awesome as expected. This is my favorite performance of flood ever! I love the speed.

[@riptskin2001]

such a joy!

[@stevenbeechey]

Tenor solo on Binky killed me

[@zenderlike]

Great to see great musicians performing great songs...

[@b.l.1414]

Absolutely... ...otherworldly... incredible.

[@marcmarc172]

Great as always; I was especially diggin' Flood this time around!