Cage The Elephant - "Come A Little Closer" Ernie Ball Set Me Up Session

We're always excited to have innovative rock bands in the Ernie Ball showroom, testing out new products and giving us our thoughts and Cage The Elephant fit that mold easily.
Coming in hot off the heels of the release of their record Melophobia, Cage The Elephant performed their latest single, "Come A Little Closer," showed us how to play some of it, the story behind the tune and the band's musical inspirations.
Check out the performance and see more from artists like Anthony Green, Silversun Pickups, Dirty Heads, Into It. Over It, Surfer Blood and more.
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[@shayewattson6013]

Thank god his mom started dating his football coach

[@db8700]

Lmfao

[@DawsonTMiller]

Yeah thanks Matt’s mom

[@sarac7492]

🤣🤣

[@TheLordCrows]

Why?

[@ocean2785]

Amennnnnnnnn

[@naturetaverney2079]

that bass riff is killer

[@theericsmithh]

nature taverney tichnenor doesnt get the recognition he deserves in that band hes the backbone of cage the elephant

[@petatap]

@@theericsmithh Daniel Tichnenor ?

[@emmettthompson5036]

Agreed. He's a very underrated bassist and he's one of my favorite bassists from this century

[@NyqWill95]

petatap. The bassist in Cage The Elephant.

[@leakyhamstring2041]

Every heard Drones in the Valley? It is the most exciting bass and gets me going everytime.

[@wzrd9008]

If MTV still focused on music they would have a GREAT unplugged

[@hectorvader4436]

They have a great unpeeled instead ;)

[@jordandenny6875]

They need to do a tiny desk

[@eliangarcia2486]

Fax fax fax

[@greatwave0808]

unpeeled is incredible

[@TheLordCrows]

They would sell this unplugged to whom? Music Movies TV will became history

[@mattcampbell7054]

Everybody needs to see these guys live

[@jamesmatharu5665]

they are sooooooo good live!

[@liligman]

Matt Campbell Saw them at home in Seattle and I liked them so much I went all the way to ACL to see them. One of the best live bands on the scene right now

[@masterreach97]

Matt Campbell gonna see them this summer at fpsf hopefully the festival doesn't get cancelled bc Texas weather sucks lol

[@skymine21]

Matt Campbell they're not that good live

[@skymine21]

Matt Campbell let me rephrase that the band is great live it's matts voice that kinda ruins it, something is up with his vocals when he's live

[@sarasmith4785]

I thought he was british by the way he sings. He’s got a mick jagger thing going

[@jhgandy2653]

Sara Smith nope he’s from kentucky

[@MrKarmapolice97]

Yes I see this Mick Jagger influence also

[@tizzotyra]

Sara Smith lol he's from Bowling Green KY

[@yoda5436]

It looks like if you put present day mick jagger into a de-aging filter

[@ккє-о6ц]

ME TOO I'm so surprised

[@CatchingYourCloudsxx]

I can listen to this band for hours and hours.

[@videogamestv1269]

ikr

[@kiwihue]

Classical Whovian once i listened to them for 3 hours straight. great afternoon.

[@northmann1971]

You got a super power listening for hours...

[@godi3]

update, months

[@bigmodebestmode]

WHERES THE TINY DESK FOR CAGE THE ELEPHANT

[@shawncicalese4094]

There isn't one?? If not, maybe an Audience Ted Stryker performance and interview

[@nternetrat]

OH MY FUCKING GOD YEAH

[@nathanpieper6385]

thank god y'all quit sports because your fucking awesome!

[@Moss_and_Such]

its crazy because that Bass riff is such a simple chord shape but the results are astounding.

[@apope06]

that base line is legend. they were correct to smooth it out too to allow the base to stand out.

[@mrsuper22ify]

Bass

[@leonss2356]

Beis lain

[@sorryidontspeakitalian394]

@@leonss2356 thats fucking based

[@iggystardust9236]

It's spelled BAÉYSE, bro...

[@nternetrat]

I low-key squealed when they first combined the two at 2:55 , it's so fucking good

[@10messironaldinho10]

There's something about him that is so rock and roll to me

[@mezlandia]

His face is punk af

[@sludgerat666]

Being talented and down to earth.

[@avoiceofyourown9652]

Absolute!!!!

[@lordfabulous6198]

The hair

[@akwilson1676]

Must be the hair.

[@Deathcabforeli]

These guys are so down to earth, love cage the elephant!

[@shawncicalese4094]

I smoked weed on their your bus with the opener band in 2009,which 'may' have been Portugal The Man, because the band was from Oregon,

[@shawncicalese4094]

*tour, in philadelphia

[@s.michaelbowers7528]

I met this dude in Charlottesville VA and spoke to him backstage after one of his show's by himself and asked him rather challenged him "Dude you got all these girls screaming for you how are you not owning that and getting that?" He simply said and responded by saying " I got a girl back home." And the way he countered me in my drunkin state with a stare and a level of seriousness I sobered up quickly and changed the subject. I won't forget that moment because it reminded me of what is ment by sincerity and integrity something that I feel has been missing in artists.

[@spicewitch9115]

That makes his divorce hurt that much more.

[@anamorel2634]

@@spicewitch9115 yes, because he is an honest and emotional man. He is too real, tho

[@gingegingerton]

Master Exploder hope you’re having a better day. Take care

[@Idkwhodawg]

@Master Exploder ur truly a fuckin idiot

[@lordfabulous6198]

@dani cali he just said he was in a drunken state. People have their dumbest thoughts expressed out loud when drunk.

[@abigailcampbell2634]

I love matt and CTE, but I especially love hearing them talk about the process of creating a song. Matt is so eloquent and very well spoken. He seems to say exactly what he means and mean exactly what he says.

[@nternetrat]

Ugh yeah and he does that with translating emotions into music perfectly

[@Murrcatxo]

I love that they talked about the process of the song. It's awesome see the collaboration and it's very inspiring. I loved this video!

[@mezlandia]

These guys make me wish I had grown up making music.

[@ElAreAitch]

Mezmer it’s never to late

[@Tlato.]

that bass sounds great!

[@crashertgr8558]

*Too underrated band*

[@masongreen9300]

They could be the only band in the top 100 charts and the only thing on the radio and still be underrated.

[@kanoho2803]

Just won a Grammy. Not underrated anymore

[@stummstefan9735]

@@kanoho2803 woah! When? And what were they awarded for? Damn im happy they did tho

[@kanoho2803]

Mehrad Mousavi uhhhh didn’t dig much into it but an AWard for best rock album I think?

[@stummstefan9735]

@@kanoho2803 noice :)

[@liligman]

Holy shit...I've been a fan for years and I didn't know Matt played guitar

[@SD-ui4dt]

Two years after this comment and its news to me too

[@Gregx763]

@@SD-ui4dt two years and 3 months and this comment is news to me too.

[@thatonegirlthatcanneversleep]

How?

[@cloud_monkey422]

Stealing Society five days after your comment it’s news to me also

[@Nephn]

A lot of leads who just sing who come up with material know how to play well enough to make out the sound in their head they are after. By no means are they better then the guitarist in the band but they are good enough for the basics.

[@israellopez4293]

He’s way more layed back than I thought. Idk if you’d call it peaceful or just calm

[@Dana21283]

stoned

[@StudioInspiration]

I love how his dad got excited for him when he was learning. Even if he wasn't practicing the "right" way, it's still really motivating to hear your dad support you enthusiastically.

[@chloehaymond]

His voice is so unique and raw and I absolutely love it

[@alanamorgan1300]

I fucking love them like it's bad

[@Taylor-fj8xq]

Same

[@veronicarotin6817]

His voice is so attractive and pleasant to hear

[@Apriliars]

I got to hang out and play golf with the band before a show in Little Rock Arkansas for half a day and I have to say these guys are soooo down to earth. This was when they had original guitarist. I was in high school and they were my favorite band so a total dream come true. They even brought us on the stage when the show was over and we just happened to meet them before the show. Still have the drink the drummer gave me, my mom begs me to throw it away lol.

[@jesusvega6017]

Thats genius, to cut yourself off from music so you can come up with your own style.

[@brookeholzhauer]

matt is attractive and if anyone says he's ugly, thats crazyyy talk.

[@puertoriconnect4611]

Kinda played an interview clip over my favorite part of the song. The sound and video quality is amazing. Little disappointed with that particular editing choice.

[@ascraeusorange9157]

Rican Cobain I was singing it in my head so when he started talking I was debating with myself whether I wanted to keep listening or pay attention to what he was saying, so totally agree m8

[@tobazko5491]

they deserve a more obsessive fan base they’re aMaZinG

[@courtney7459]

i would listen to him read a phone book

[@acakeinahotdogsfilms2716]

I find this song so nastalgic which is one of the reasons why I like it

[@nirvanafatal]

More Cage the Elephant, less Bieber.

[@gabrielbennett8239]

Old

[@robertoremelli]

Wow, how original. Truly a voice of a generation.

[@alvarolopez2928]

Dude, JB isn’t really popular nowadays, but still listen to whatever u like and let others do the same

[@moth9659]

Dude you got a hearth for spreading facts

[@SemorreButte]

Let's edit him talking into the middle of the song.-editor thought

[@matthewbergkamp6893]

i can jump on spotify and play this song a thousand times , but hearing about the creation and who he is? not so much. piss off, the editor did a great job.

[@SemorreButte]

Sure i can listen to the STUDIO recording whenever, but this is a unique, live, and acoustic performance. I can jump on KZbin and find 'a thousand' interviews to hear of his art. I'm sorry, not for criticizing the editor; but for how my criticism made you feel.

[@gustavolarraga9394]

@@matthewbergkamp6893 Also you can't enjoy the song and the interview if they're at the same fucking time lol

[@ruris189]

@@matthewbergkamp6893 yeah, but they could've put it at the beginning or at the end, not in the middle

[@douglasstaggs1564]

I'd love to buy drinks for these guys. Love the hell out of them...

[@attiegan]

It's a shame Ernie Ball ironically endorses melodrama more than the music, why cut over the track repeatedly with interview segments? As interesting as they were, play them separately!

[@thalesrenato]

I think it was cool, like a documentary. It's very dynamic.

[@alemar5810]

You're in the wrong video, dude.

[@user-fb6cw6cb2i]

2:19 I'm in love with that bass line

[@S3CT0R49]

am i the only one keeps coming back to this because of those instrumental harmonies at the beginning?

[@S3CT0R49]

@Jayden Buchholz I eventually found the song a while ago (take it or leave it). Funny seeing this old comment

[@ferpatino4450]

what a beautiful man, damn

[@Orcaman2]

Matt is such a great guy!

[@senrensor4182]

Matt has such a distinct singing voice, it sounds like two guys singing harmony in one voice, it's cool

[@ethanklimenko5065]

Thats because it is lol, his friends sing background ish if u kno what i mean

[@ethanklimenko5065]

The guitarists sing background

[@chipi2447]

The “Bulgarian folk” was really an Argentinian tango if you over analyze the song you realize that without wanted the song got influenced by the tango

[@mikecawley6463]

Your awesome man keep up the music I'll keep listening

[@samstoff]

CTE is the shit. Respect from South Central LA. lol

[@samstoff]

***** lol..

[@chemepuppie]

Such musical geniuses!

[@ava-jq4uq]

lyrical also

[@andrewd7680]

Love these guys...so humble. Plus, make great music!!

[@zina2435]

HOLY SHIIIIIT I WANNA BE IN A BAND SO BAD ALSO, I’M SO ATTRACTED TO EVERYTHING THAT’S HAPPENING HERE HE’S LITERALLY SO HOT WHY IS IT JUST ACOUSTIC GUITARS? THEIR VOICES GODDAMN

[@Grodlund]

CTE IS THE BEST!

[@rainbowpopcorns1325]

Can't belive the rhythm was inspired by bulgarian folk Love you guys ❤

[@OliviaDI]

Matt can’t help being born to look like a very young Mick Jagger. If we lose Mick Jagger, Matt has a long uphill highway ahead in music. He’ll be at his mountain quick! I praise this band!!

[@sjupi7941]

I genuinely believe he is some kind of genius and seems very attractive to me

[@ava-jq4uq]

yes

[@nates9284]

these men are incredible live. matt’s an incredible performer

[@rodrigomatosmiranda8860]

I wanna be like him , dammit!

[@exzaviorw]

yes! a musician that understands theory is little! long term trombone player and never felt lile learning more than the notes on guitar and figured the rest out and here i am, crazy how learning music from a early age can help you progress faster regardless of what your playing

[@EmmBeeVee]

isn't it wild. I learned guitar when I was growing up, I started playing piano when I was like 22 and it just came easy.

[@liligman]

Also, where the hell's Brad?

[@joes8322]

See what positive encouragement can do! Take notes parents- dont shit on your kids!

[@sashaastrology8752]

what a shame, i love the polka

[@alexanderromero6546]

Matt Shultz looks like Ambrose !

[@robyntatelman7233]

This song makes me so happy.

[@sloth61]

I ran into Matt near Terminal 5 in Manhattan a few hours prior to a show...I saw him standing outside chatting with a girl who may have been his girlfriend (not sure) but he was so nice when I asked if I could take a picture with him which the girl was nice enough to oblige me and take with my phone; I came home and showed my son who loves Cage and he was over the moon!!!...thank you so much Matt, you are not only a super talented musician, you are also (more importantly) a good, caring person; I will always cherish that small moment we had together...ROCK ON FOREVER!

[@keithmeeks1281]

they remind me of Blind Melon. Not the Music, but the dynamic.

[@MartsEntertainment]

This band has such an incredible once in a lifetime quality that is exceptionally human and life changing. Super rad!

[@Jflip_15_27]

Time shakes, found you at the water At first you were my father, now I love you like a brother Earthquakes shake the dust behind you This world at times will blind you Still I know I'll see you there Come a little closer, then you'll see Come on, come on, come on Things aren't always what they seem to be Come on, come on, come on Do you understand the things that you've been seeing? Come on, come on, come on Do you understand the things that you've been dreaming? Come a little closer, then you'll see Heartbreaks, the heavy world's upon your shoulders Will we burn on or just smolder? Somehow I know I'll find you there Ooh, you wanna see if you can change it, change it Still I know I'll see you there Come a little closer, then you'll see Come on, come on, come on Things aren't always what they seem to be Do you understand the things that you've been seeing? Come on, come on, come on Do you understand the things that you've been dreaming? Come a little closer, then you'll see Come a little closer, then you'll see Ten thousand people stand alone now And in the evening the sun sank Tomorrow it will rise "Time flies by, " they all sang along "Time flies by, " they all sang along "Time flies by, " they all sang along "Time flies by by" Come a little closer, then you'll see Come on, come on, come on Come a little closer, then you'll see Come a little closer, then you'll see Come a little closer, then you'll see

[@lobo151075]

This is the most underrated band ever!!!

[@JamesDean-rg3lj]

Omg he is so hot

[@CursetheVandal]

I hate the editor i did not want to hear him talk over the song

[@CherokeeJaleigh]

THOROUGHLY enjoyed this! A little back story to the music, but not so much talking that it takes away from the actual song. Love it. Love Cage the Elephant 🤘🏻🤍

[@el_matelo]

3:13 come a little closer~cage the elephant start

[@dillonjohnlane]

This was riveting. Really inspirational to hear him talking deeply about making music and expression through art. Seeing them live after melophobia was top 5 most impactful experiences of my life. I ended up going to it alone but I can't imagine experiencing it any other way. Thank you for the beauty, for helping me to see the beauty that's always there, when I couldn't.

[@katriinaeskelinen2061]

Whenever I watch their sessions, I cry from happiness. I'll see them live soon, can't wait ♡

[@adamhaz]

One of my favorite songs, this video just confirmed that awesome shit

[@sky-uw7zj]

thank you for quitting sports and decided to make music

[@vegetablehead]

these guys are cool. hero quality.

[@0525loki]

Very underrated band. They are amazing musicians and the lead singer has a very unique voice that goes well with their whole vibe.

[@the_prince_of_thy_black_light]

Matt used to be so introverted now he cant help but talk its adorable

[@vicrattlehead8665]

Matt reminds me that I’m bi

[@KenKuninmusic]

What a terrific tune. Thanks for sharing.

[@nolanlawmorie-dickey4210]

Anytime the bass is prominent in a song, it’s bussin af

[@bellppa411]

my favorite band ever

[@whosoever5409]

What’s the song their playing at the beginning??

[@leticiag.8345]

Take it or leave it

[@topdoge4700]

Windmill windmill for the land

[@akiray1999]

oh shit, i read that just as he was playing that part, and it was literally gorillaz

[@variousvirals9139]

Lol true

[@_sacredseven_]

Relate to your stuff alot. Always have since the first CD. I was in 8th grade.

[@martaregolo843]

Thank God I discovered them Last week

[@L_R_..]

The singer looks a bit likeDean Ambrose what you'd say?

[@michadobosz5905]

+Luis Rivas I'd say he looks like Leonardo DiCaprio a little bit.

[@randomal3x697]

omg ikr

[@kittylouvex]

Evan Peters looks like him

[@emmie9435]

literelli yes! A older even peters. He looks like an older Tate.

[@user-fb6cw6cb2i]

Luis Rivas He looks like Evan Peters to me

[@selinaurfano5221]

What song were they playing before Come A Little Closer?

[@bobbrown498]

Take it or leave it

[@dulcenostalgia]

Damn it took me 6 years to see this. Love this band album and song. ✨✨✨

[@Lmfa8]

Matt's voice sounds so gentle. Love him and their band :)

[@rawkrXbabee]

after their livestream on saturday ive been obsessed. I cant get enough of them lately idk, maybe ive just been home for too long cuz of lockdown but whatever i love them so much

[@TheBest-hl3lg]

this is the best band in history

[@jerrymartinez2160]

ever heard of the little band called The Beatles? I think they were a little better.

[@justinnep]

Jerry Martinez lol there are a lot of good bands

[@Love.Laugh.Lorcana.]

Jerry Martinez they aight

[@cristianokeenansalgadofilh9168]

Cage>beatles

[@Dan-zw5po]

Cristiano Keenan Salgado Filho SN as far as sound and enjoyment I’d agree. But as far as influencing and making a mark in musical history you couldn’t be farther from the truth.

[@FranciscoUK]

Saw them live in Toronto a couple of weeks ago, so good!

[@jonassteinberg3779]

secret weapon is backup guitar dude who hits lead singers pitch like a twin. they really hammer you with the vocals and it's powerful!

[@Denis.d1157]

How can you not love this band

[@babycita3568]

saw them live and it was fucking amazing

[@quinnpruett7552]

POLKA ALBUM!

[@therealblurrybarber]

Thats a crazy coincidence. Cuz i quit life to do nothing

[@tess_548]

this is my favorite song of theirs

[@mistercleantm5667]

This was inspirational af, Imma go finish my song

[@thedorkside2927]

hows that song

[@AppleBag1000]

these guys have a great unique sound

[@anemoemu3083]

I want to see cage the elephant live so badly

[@Robin-xt7yo]

Just saw CTE at the Xfinity Center as part of The Night Running Tour 2019. Matt was so gracious with the audience. Towards the end he walked into the audience right to my row and I was able to rub his back. He seems to truly like connecting with his fans lol.

[@Robin-xt7yo]

I was so lucky! I was not in the front section. I was about half way back between stage and last row! Matt came right to my seat!!!! Totally gracious, really appreciates the fans.

[@JaceGarruk]

I wish I had Matthew Schultz’s dad.