Snarky Puppy - Honiara (Empire Central)

Snarky Puppy - Honiara
From 'Empire Central' - Available now
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Written by Zach Brock, Michael League, and Mike “Maz” Maher
Arranged by Zach Brock, Michael League, and Snarky Puppy
Bob Lanzetti - electric guitar
Mark Lettieri - electric guitar
Chris McQueen - electric guitar
Justin Stanton - Wurlitzer and Prophet 10
Bobby Sparks - Hammond B3 organ, Hohner D6 Clavinet, and ARP String Ensemble
Bill Laurance - Fender Rhodes Mark 8 and Yamaha CP70 electric piano
Shaun Martin - Mellotron and Korg Kronos
Zach Brock - violin
Mike “Maz” Maher - trumpet and flugelhorn
Jay Jennings - trumpet and flugelhorn
Chris Bullock - tenor sax and flute
Bob Reynolds - tenor sax
Michael League - electric bass
Nate Werth - percussion
Keita Ogawa - percussion
Marcelo Woloski - percussion
Jason “JT” Thomas - drum set
Larnell Lewis - drum set
Jamison Ross - drum set
Jep Jorba - Director / camera operator
David Bretones - Director of Photography / camera operator
Brad Holt - Line producer / camera operator
Andrew Redd - Gaffer / camera operator
Chris Brian - Camera operator
Ranjani Groth - Camera operator
Jun Kang - Camera operator
Emily Holt - Camera operator
Reid Walker - Dolly operator
Joseph Fisher - Dolly Operator
Produced by Michael League and Snarky Puppy
Engineered by Nic Hard, Matt Recchia, and Michael Harrison
Engineering assisted by Skyler Childress, Michael League, and Shakthi Prasad KT
Mixed by Nic Hard
Mastered by Dave McNair
Recorded and filmed March 3-10, 2022, at Deep Ellum Art Company in Dallas, Texas, USA
Mixed March 15 - April 7, 2022, at Estudi Vint in Els Prats de Rei, Catalonia, Spain
Photography by Brian Friedman and Jep Jorba
Video edited by Michael League and Jep Jorba
Film consulting by Andy LaViolette
Production managed by Rosanna Freedman
Project managed by Jamie Margulies
Stage assembled by Mason Davis, Matt Recchia, Rosanna Freedman, and Michael Harrison
Graphic design by Claire Morales
Managed by Mike Chadwick Management
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[@groundUPmusicNYC]

ICYMI - The 'Empire Central' Blu-ray is now available to pre-order! It's the only place you can view the videos in their highest quality along with the Dolby Atmos mixes. Order your copy here: store.snarkypuppy.com/products/empire-central-blu-ray

[@andrewxu3602]

Does it come with any behind the scenes videos? 🙂

[@RastaFudge]

It’s finally here I’m so happy! Is there gonna be any excerpt recordings?

[@vincentmckernan68]

Bad news for those of us who only have dvd players.

[@RastaFudge]

@@vincentmckernan68 true but DVD should be out soon since they already have released the CD.

[@Bashanvibe]

thank you!!!! I'll be pre wording my copy ASAP!!!!

[@TimMeyerMusic]

These players are the Count Basie-Duke Ellington- Frank Zappa Orchestra of our time. Truly inventive music

[@wubwub616]

And of course Duke Silver

[@stylussticc4306]

This is definitively my favorite song from the album. Without a doubt the catchiest 13/8 melody i've ever heard. The buildup from 6:01-6:08 is my favorite moment from the entire album. Larnell's drumming there (ESPECIALLY that thick snare hit at the end of it) is the reason he is my favorite drummer of all time.

[@andrewxu3602]

How do you count it?

[@stylussticc4306]

@andrewxu3602 so most of the song is actually in 7/8. But the 13/8 part I'm talking about is the opening horn lines. I count it as a bar of 7 then a bar of 6

[@Starslope2]

That snare hit really stood out to me as well from the first time I listened to the album. There is a very subtle double stroke on the kick just before it that makes it so massively fat.

[@denissebardales2118]

The comment I was looking for

[@Joe-zk7ps]

Zach is an underackowleged part of Snarky Puppy. Always fantasic and super talented whether soloing or joining the guitar, keys, and horn lines. Also shout out to Jay.

[@xxlongino]

My brother just sent me SNARKY PUPPY and what a refreshment

[@Hornnnnnn]

Good sibling.

[@cosmokramer9198]

McQueen’s solo is sooooo nice.

[@funktastically]

the funk is out of this world

[@mikewviolin]

love Zach Brock - jazz violin ftw

[@pedrosoares2253]

Chris REALLY nailed it this time... Jesus christ, what a solo!! 🥲

[@Artek604]

I hated this one in the initial album trialer, because - without context - it sounded weird. Now, it's probably my favourite one on the album, with this infectious groove and three awesome solos!!! I guess this one concludes the album, no? Awesome, simply incredible all the way through ❤

[@EduardoGonzalez317]

Always great seeing Matt Mercer of the violin!! ❤

[@seraphic1000]

Taste of the solo of Chris McQueen is amazing, very subtle and heart-grabbing 👏

[@Puppeteer1986]

Love that solo so much.

[@Starslope2]

This is so awesome, my favourite track on the album. JTs drumming on the soli is very impressive.

[@jiminkoh4906]

We all can see that there’s just a tremendous amount of joy and trust among all members of this band. Not a single part that’s left unheard. Every instrument serves its own purpose. Altogether, they always create something bigger than us as a form of music. And that’s what Snarky Puppy is about. Thank you all so much for keeping our spirit alive. Our lives are full of happiness because of your beautiful music.

[@lsh3rd]

I'm both overjoyed to see a video drop, but sad that this will be the last one for a while. Thanks, Snarky Puppy for making these recent Fridays extra special.

[@nandovalis2599]

Nic Hard, you are amazing!!!

[@rafaelsantana4905]

The soundtrack of our lives. Thank you puppies

[@RDXO17]

I been around since Skate U, Phenomenal musical writing

[@andrewxu3602]

What's your favorite album from them?

[@nathihello]

This is by far my favourite Snarky Puppy song. Something about the melodies is so magical and i just get so absorbed in it every time i listen. It really made me fall in love with this album and i’m so glad it did because Empire Central is absolutely incredible.

[@ВиталийМураневич]

Без сомнения,SP это событие и тенденция в современном мире джаза.Супер.чем больше слушаю,тем больше нравится.

[@junyah1]

One of the first!

[@FAMUCHOLLY]

The engineering on these records and videos is amazing! The hard left/right panning of Bob and Mark playing rhythm guitar through the duet was masterfully done! Good song!

[@bryandickerson5365]

I’m also always impressed by Zach’s violin playing. As a horn player I’ve long noticed that string players tend to have a different way of phrasing and swinging, but Zach blends meticulously with whoever he’s playing with yet adds a fantastic, unique quality to the ensemble. Also, check out the killer violin/guitar soli he plays with Chris McQueen(?) at 3:03! Must also shout out to McQueen and Jennings for their super-tasty solos. Snarky Puppy continues to make my life better!

[@FVD]

Shaun was quiet during this one. Other than that, watching them perform adds greater dimension to the songs and with that - Empire Central is complete visually! Can't wait to watch them all in one sitting (which has been on the plane on numerous occasions). Seeing every member give a solo performance is a joy to watch! Nice work especially, Zack, Jay and Chris McQ...

[@pedronascimento5683]

Amazing song! The best band!

[@PauloMasson]

The Best 🎉

[@gabriellacerdapatricio7992]

Favorite song of the album!! The composition, the drum parts, the soli section, the bass lines, the solos, just love eveything in this song!

[@Antisceptic]

Yes! I've been looking forward to this one! The whole song has a cool groove, but 4:33 to 6:06 is just so incredibly beautiful!

[@mind-ful-music]

One of the best yet from this release... beautiful!

[@efeblessing6207]

The best guitar solo I've heard in my life🥺...damn

[@donnywahyuwijaya9727]

sound so good...

[@glubbaflubbins]

finally! i adore this tune ❤

[@kekti9436]

Ayyyy

[@nightbynightfly]

I had this song stuck in my head when I woke up this morning, came on KZbin, and this video was waiting for me. 😀 I love this whole album!! Great job, y'all!

[@johnbisset7049]

My favourite from the album. Beautiful composition, arrangement & groove. I'm already fascinated to hear what they do next!

[@TwinTailsRyu]

mix is clean af 👌

[@gord.w.p]

I love this tune so much, it just grooooooves I'm curious, 1) how was the compositional process with three contributors and 2) when the intro comes back at the end there's a bar of 6 instead of 7 that you don't play live, curious if that's a session product or a post record change

[@rahinhaider]

Yay! Been waiting for this to drop.

[@tonlicht]

7/8 best time signature. Love it! 😍

[@pedrofalcob]

Finally! Go check them playing Honiara Live at Rio de Janeiro in my channel!!

[@sandenson]

Eu tava naquele show! Valeu pela gravação. Tenho um vídeo no meu canal com mais algumas, também.

[@Sebbethy]

I love this song! I find it simple and complex at the same time and the soli are so awesome. I love the fact that Chris McQueen was featured twice on this album. On "We like it here" he had no solo e.g. And try to imagine learning this song by ear as a melody player in this short period of time.The melody comes 3-4 times, everytime it's a little different and gets more and more complex, and on top of that it's in 7/8 with a lot of breaks...Not to mention the shout chorus melody at 3:03..Just masterful!

[@josephtrunk3565]

A groovin, Glorioso ensemble tour de force. Hope they play next spring at the annual SunFest in WPB.

[@memo313media]

Master class 😮

[@sdoowramaj]

The fact that y'all aren't reading for this tune is insane!

[@eduardodestri7058]

There are more complex songs they played without sheet

[@moisesauveur8871]

Shout out to the camera crew I don’t think they get enough credit capturing this amount of greatness

[@phillipneves]

My favorite 🔥🔥🔥

[@dirtrockground4543]

This is my favorite off the album, happy to see it on video

[@raimundoarce7014]

The entire bass-line is amazing!!!!

[@1.4142]

Each time I remember them they just happen to post a new song.

[@jcrawford068]

awesome tune!

[@JochenVogel]

Gorgeous!

[@corradovisconte3845]

absolutely great! ❤❤

[@donguiddodilozzo1906]

Wow Again a Masterpiece !!!

[@StudioOrchestrations]

Look at you all concentrating so hard...! Love this tune - the release in the middle is wonderful and the groove deep in the pocket. One of my favs for sure, so it's great to see it!

[@鈴木優斗-e2b]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@s2szn]

It’s a wrap🥳 That’s my first full album drop as a snarky fan done and I enjoyed every bar of it🔥

[@sandenson]

Same. It was an awesome ride

[@pedronascimento2101]

Amazing band! Congratulations!😃

[@my31and37]

Amazing how 3 drummers and 3 percussionists can all make room for each other..so awesome.

[@mrglump52]

How do I get in the audience for an SP recording sessions they are making history. Love all their stuff from the beginning

[@patrickbg110]

Jay's solo is soo gorgeous

[@TracyMac]

❤

[@proodoodaboochoo]

Just absolutely entertaining :)

[@silviomp]

It's all so beautiful. Great musicians. Great music.

[@cloudbloom]

Snarky Puppy rules🤌

[@Bashanvibe]

I would to see how their rehearsal putting this together!!!!

[@Titotrompeta]

🙌🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@GCarnell]

Where’s the LOVE button?! Seriously. Whew. (Reminiscent of the late 70s, NY’s WRVR, and my intro to Pat Matheny, Yellow Jackets, and more.) My goodness!

[@lucmichel7588]

👍👍👌

[@БАСЯ-п7д]

"Высокая мода" Лайк!

[@morkmon]

yesssssss

[@chrisneyman]

Is there a metronomoe running in everyone's ear underneathe all of this? Or are they only hearing eachother?

[@patrickbg110]

No click!

[@x4ms]

Brilliant - how? A.m.a.z.i.n.g - jump and flow, eaasilyyy....en Guadalcanal.

[@cloudbloom]

I would love yo see y'all'ms'tve do a collaboration with Pat Metheny

[@FAMUCHOLLY]

I just listened to Ground Up and Emmigrance yesterday and will re-listen to We Like It Here today. So far I am pretty sure this is my favorite album... it's complete in every aspect. Totally complete!

[@jodiepanudju]

What is the time signature for this song? I keep losing count on this one.

[@stcmattb]

It alternates between parts that are in 13 (I count 7 + 6) and then a straight 7 (like the change at 0:25)

[@shaydesantos9751]

OMSIM!

[@joelnakandakali4968]

Cheguei primeiro! 💚

[@antondubiaha686]

Can anyone tell me the track by Snarky puppy where the solo is played synchronously by guitar and piano with a lever?

[@andrewxu3602]

RLs

[@sandenson]

It's just a clavichord with effects and a whammy bar, though. It sounds like a guitar, but it's not.

[@sandenson]

Clavinet*

[@MrRoiseL]

❤️🖖

[@danielelise7348]

I mean what do you say to this??😏😏❤

[@mohgh7579]

Can someone tell me the time signature of this song? I'm going crazy :)))

[@alexandersimonoff3992]

✨✨✨✨

[@jazzboypr]

THANK YOU FOR INCLUDING A VIOLINIST!!!! 🎻🎻🎻

[@torontorox]

✌🧡

[@MP5..]

I use Jay’s shirt collar to know which night this is from.

[@SeanFenlon]

Some musicians may hear this as a simple straight ahead 7/4 but I hear it in 14/8 sub-divided 2222 2222 33 -- alternatively LONG-LONG-SHORT-SHORT :-)

[@superakshit]

Rythmic 🎉

[@AxelSamuelFragments]

[@hole_drumzz2195]

319th view posted 22 mins ago im in history now

[@SeanM4321]

Mike, I know you lead the band and all that stuff, but I was wondering if... I can be you. I got the same funk face and what not if that counts as anything. Funk face is harder to master then the parts....... I think. Fuck it I'm in love with all of you, musically of course. My wife might disagree with how much I get into the music. I don't know what the hell I'm writing, you all slay me.

[@romanieo]

Quick scan for Cory Henry and or Larnell.

[@jermudgeon]

First

[@junyah1]

Damn you beat me by that much lol

[@scpro5304]

Always incredible, now play something locrean or mixolidian

[@513AxeManF33]

What's the count?

[@thomaskemper9328]

Which one? 7/4, 6/4, 6/8?.. As a drummer, it’s just math.. A good thing for any session musician…

[@MrUltracoin]

For once in your life do a 4/4

[@MIDIPipe]

How cute and flirty it all sounds! Too bad how immensely predictable is this kind of "new" musical product is.

[@ADAngeloM]

❤