Snarky Puppy - Broken Arrow (Empire Central)

[@koho]

Bill's solo immediately admitted to my personal Snarky Puppy pantheon.

[@steverichardson7971]

4:14 when Bill finishes the long phrase with blues, Shaun suddenly looks up at Bill and nods, that is so funny 😂

[@ChimRichalds750]

One of the top 10 greatest bands in history. Fight me.

[@blackbeardsghost6588]

Half the fun (beyond just the joy of listening to this incredible music) is watching Michael League's face when he GETS INTO IT.

[@junyah1]

FACTS!

[@GHRiz]

That e-piano tone during Bill's solo is just crazy good.

[@iblong9505]

Tone was just so smooove. Besides maybe the unique percussion, def the best part of the song.

[@pastense]

That’s that good ol CP-90! Seems to be becoming this modern age’s Rhodes. Much rarer and pricier. But the Rhodes is not goin anywhere. Still my board of choice!

[@berndstrobl826]

@@pastense Yamaha CP-80 i think?!

[@pastense]

@@berndstrobl826 oops you’re right 80 not 90. I’m thinking about the patch on my Motif lol

[@bigc2nyce]

Snarky Puppy songs get better each time you listen ...

[@jus_s_tin9340]

Props to Justin Stanton for composing such an amazing song and letting Bill Laurance do the solo : he absolutely nailed it !!

[@joshschultheiss]

I love this composition. It has an old western vibe to it, but all that Snarky spice.

[@Chris-px2gf]

the solo is amazing but can someone let Shaun do his thing finally, I've been waiting for so long for a Shaun Martin solo

[@camby3942]

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[@wyvernofhefei8712]

I think in this Empiren Central record, Bill got the most solos

[@pjeastwood9241]

My favorite thing about this video is watching Justin watching Bill.

[@Paniiiiiiiiii]

How can one band be this big and yet be this tight

[@lsh3rd]

I’ve often thought about the percussion/drum work on Empire Central as sounding like one drummer with 12 arms.

[@Guitar6ty]

They can read music. Cuts down on rehearsal time and keeps everything tight. No way can none readers do this.

[@murff625]

@@Guitar6ty According to the video by Bob Reynolds on the making of this album, they were given 16 songs to learn by ear with 5 days to learn it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6HIXqWAg9Gdmqs

[@Jonas-jr7oq]

Unfortunately, you're mistaken.​@@Guitar6ty They say on the "We Like It Here" DVD that they don't get stuff written out, only string players occasionally. But usually the rest of the band doesn't!

[@helenamooi4879]

@@Jonas-jr7oq a lot of practise so

[@vulfpecker7371]

I love when Shaun gets stoked on other people’s playing. So fun to watch.

[@s.p.e.n.c.e._.s.a.r.u.n.i]

The little nod at 4:14 😁

[@Chris-px2gf]

And Justin's look of pride at the end of Bill's performance.

[@ericwilhelm2941]

after the tunes last chord..... Justin's Acknowledgment with that proud Look on his face ....how Bill played the CP 70 Solo, what a beautiful composition

[@georgiethedrummer]

I love how everyone in the band is just smiling and enjoying themselves ❤

[@nicholascastucci4547]

Has anyone else noticed the Lingus motifs in the horn section throughout this song? Very nice 👌

[@cameronmenzies8033]

For sure - I hear notes of Cory Henry's solo in Lingus at the start of Bill's here too!

[@raitoxote]

It's actually in more Snarky Puppy's songs, but I don't remember them exactly. i call that motiv the "Snarky Puppy Lick" or "Snarky Puppy theme"

[@andrewxu3602]

Yeah, it's in Binky too

[@chriskindlesparger1163]

Oh my gosh, yes! I knew that sounded familiar

[@LeoBiagioni]

I love this band. One of the best bands of nowadays.

[@usemymemes]

I second that

[@parshakamarsh]

My favourite band from the 21st century

[@stevewilcock4767]

Uber Snarky.

[@D70-y5c]

Bill's solo is pure genius......🤤

[@philipshropshire5985]

Nice composition! Complicated, melodic...only 8 million drummers. It works.

[@dr05guitar]

6:29 the bass run played with so much feel and perfect timing to land back on the low note...so good!

[@murff625]

It reminds me of a lick Jack Bruce played in the live version of Tales of Brave Ulysses

[@Waterinmenbenen]

Exactly. Absolutely stellar bass playing.

[@MaDiViL696]

4:12 his reaction says it all on how good this solo is!

[@clydekaila123]

That switch up at 4:57 is insane!

[@helenamooi4879]

that is why this is my favorite composition

[@ІлонаКалмикова-г1ф]

Чудові музиканти. Такий великий різноманітний колектив, і така причудова зібраність!!!!

[@musicbyroman3160]

I love how every soloist on these tracks stays very close to 'their sound' while soloing. No showing off, just keeping it pure and complementing the joy of playing together. For me, Bill Laurance's 'sound' was very noticeable in his amazing solo. Wonderful song written by Justin and performed by my favourite band at the moment. Pure bliss!!

[@ATCDave1]

So cool to see the band reacting to Bill Laurance's keyboard improv and Chris McQueen's tasty slide work in real time. Clearly they truly enjoy each others talent as much as we do!

[@FunkyJazzer]

This arrangement, the dynamics, Bill's solo, Stantons face at Bill's solo, the horn runs, the sound guy, Larnell, in no particular order are so 🔥

[@MaDiViL696]

When I thought the mastering couldn't get any better ... can't get enough

[@richeaton5752]

RIP Shaun. Thank You!

[@marcushoyt527]

Bill laurance absolutely nails this solo. One of my favourite solos on the album

[@JochenVogel]

My favourite big band did it again. Gorgeous number and very Snarky Puppy.

[@largo5348]

And their music continues to rock!

[@TwinTailsRyu]

that country blues twinge was so... perfect

[@bsaFelipe]

That elec. piano is IMPOSSIBLE! 🤯

[@damia6025]

Broken Arrow sends me into such a state of euphoria that I can never describe. It was RL's that first struck a cord with me, then Broken Arrow preceding it caught on. These just does something to me. But this album, oh this whole album means so much to me. It's one of those records that got me through the writing my doctoral thesis. Then a few months to its completion they toured Europe and I drove 120 km to Nancy France to see them. Binker and Moses, and Kokoroko opened for them. Then they invited Sheila and the other lady from Kokoroko to play with them. It was one of my best concert and nights ever. I still get super excited when I reflect on that night.

[@ry_storm]

The look Justin gives Bill at the end is awesome haha

[@GoranZec]

What a sonic mandala, consistently surprising details, perfectly weaved together. And they're visibly having fun performing at a level of discipline this requires.

[@asquare9316]

unconscious competence

[@samba-v8c]

YES! Broken Arrow was one of the videos I was most excited about.

[@Hornnnnnn]

Its incredible how they can remain so fresh and yet so true to their sound

[@moiggc]

This group never gets old. Keep it going guys!!

[@elliotthayes1176]

Yes. Keep them coming. Cant wait for Coney Bear.

[@parshakamarsh]

Me too

[@caferrara]

Piano solo = pure intelligence.

[@billybundorxo]

Great tune. Just discovered this group so I don't know much about them, but I have to give kudos to any band that uses Minimoogs on stage these days!

[@andrewl9472]

It’s hard to decide who looks like they are having the most fun in these videos. I’d say this album as a whole is musically the best composed, performed, and produced that I have ever heard.

[@Jared45513]

Man so many awesome things lol.... 3rd gituar guys tone on the Gibson is soooooo good, the 3 guitars and violin are bang on. Bill crushed the solo as well that piano sound fit really well, Bill's play reminds me of David Benoit now and then, but his own style. There all playing so well together.

[@agboladedamilare4175]

I might love snarky puppy too much!😍

[@uniqdzign2]

The groove in the piano solo is so darn funky and yet really subtle, but it's so on point! Love this track!

[@Diego24fps]

I've had Shaun Martin on my brain recently. Felt good to see him here.

[@bobaganush]

I have been waiting for this one! One of my favorite songs off the album. The transition at 4:58 - 5:15 kills me everytime. Then it builds with the organ in the background until 5:54. So hype from having such a chill, groove song before that.

[@MarkSheppard-x2j]

Been away from the Puppy for too long...lovely to hear you all continuing the group's exemplary musical journey 😌

[@alainhux7842]

The best track on the album IMO. Was blown away by Bill's solo when I saw them live.

[@biggerthanbliss5841]

How many friggin people are in this band? There's two of almost everything! Sounds amazing.

[@yyh2023]

A never ending gift from out favorite band❤️‍🔥

[@cosmokramer9198]

My favorite Snarky tune. Such a great vibe. Those Radioheady guitar parts and Bill’s solo is perfect. Love the saloon licks he throws in there. Also at 2:23, look at Mike watching Bill during that transition to really lock in. So cool. Hope they keep the videos coming more often now!!

[@samba-v8c]

I'm a big fan of the shot of Michael and Justin grooving at 4:17

[@TheBarnaRider]

Bill Laurance melting faces out here!

[@Gerry9000000]

This track has done nothing but grow on me since I first heard it. It's pretty cool what the video does for the listening experience too: being able to appreciate the interplay between the two opposing 'horn' sections is sweet (love the tpt + vln + gtr sound), noticing more little percussive sprinkles, and of course seeing the emotion around the room.

[@wileamyp]

Finally, my favorite track from Empire Central!

[@gabriellacerdapatricio7992]

This is one of my favorite solos of all Snarky albuns!! Great song!

[@jasonkyriakos1845]

loved ryan gosling on the trumpet

[@micahwest4481]

The pairing with the trumpet and electric violin is perfect. I’ve Never heard something like that before. Amazing

[@susanheaton8261]

Best Snarky Puppy to date! Whew!

[@DEDZU786]

Great, delicious, excellent... What else ?

[@Yakushii]

Omg, another one in such quick succession? I friggin LOVE Empire Central!

[@samba-v8c]

Yeah, they're releasing one of the remaining videos every friday, now

[@Yakushii]

@@samba-v8c Blessed.

[@fiddleonair]

Real ones know Bill Laurence has had that shirt for almost a decade now

[@andrewxu3602]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpqlY317iL2DlaMsi=8dHUbUkHoAa2hrGC

[@RastaFudge]

If they keep up this upload speed Keep it on your mind will be out in no time! 😄

[@jiminkoh4906]

Ahh yes, another SP video. My day has been made😌

[@ladyfitness67]

OMG .. I’m in love 😍 I can’t wait to see them play in Portugal 🇵🇹 this July

[@islingrelda]

My god...another masterpiece...

[@SeanFenlon]

Empire Central = Grammy 😎 Broken Arrow probably big reason why -- BRAVO composer Justin Stanton I was there for two nights of recording -- this was by far the most recognizable as Snarky and the biggest climax build of all the tracks

[@manueladassori74]

Can't wait to see you in Lucca ❤🎶

[@GrahamBinns]

Yes! I've been waiting for this one to drop :) One of the things I love about listening to Snarky Puppy is being able to identify the individual musicians by their style and - in the case of Maz, Justin and Jay - their individual tones as horn players. This song is really great for showcasing Justin's tone, along with Bill's beautiful solo. Also, get yourself some friends who look at you like Justin looks at Bill at the end ☺

[@MetehanDoyran]

The level of respect they have for each other and the love of playing together are on another level!

[@joshjones9749]

4:11, like that look over and nod from Shaun as that run sounded just like something he would have done lol

[@patrickbg110]

YESSSS!! This is the video I was waiting for... Snarky are just the freaking best.

[@anthonysamra7777]

That occurs when you put Top Kotch musicians in the same room. A stellar performance by ALL! Thanks 4 sharing.

[@capableincome]

Such a beautiful song, chris' playing is so good🙏

[@mediawolf1]

CP-70 baby. Never used to better effect than here. Bravo.

[@pianoman1258]

You’re right …Sounds good on here … as a piano tuner they’re not my favourite…..I’ve tuned them for a number of bands at festivals ( most of the bands just wanted them on stage to look cool) this is completely different with Snarkypuppy the sound fits really well into the mix….I wonder if this is the midi version…..triggering a really good sample of a CP 70… who knows😊

[@mediawolf1]

@@pianoman1258 Yep completely un-tunable. But however many decades later, now that's a vintage sound unto itself. That said, you're right-that aspect of it doesn't seem to be on display here (?). So yeah, maybe he just likes the action and uses it as a midi trigger 🤷🏻‍♂

[@asquare9316]

These dudes are amazing. A couple of my physics students turned me on to them this year. I now have all of their albums, so good. Just wish they would flesh out the sax section a bit with baritone and maybe alto saxes. Would also like to hear Ronnie Cuber and/or Alison Balsom play with them. That would be an experience.

[@yuniorreyesroque7688]

Too much energy!!!! Uaoh😮

[@lsh3rd]

The guy in the white in the very front is my spirit brother!

[@bryandickerson5365]

As usual, such great rapport both sonically and visibly. Fantastic keyboard solo, killer horn/violin lines and I love hearing how some of Donald Fagan/Walter Becker’s musical ideas have worked their way into the modern jazz language.

[@Yakushii]

7:00 - Justin giving mad props to Bill :D

[@steelydave]

Getting into a real mid-'70s Herbie Hancock vibe with Bill on the Yamaha CP-80 (the so-called "electric grand piano") and that loping bass groove in the middle section - couldn't think of a better time and place to be!

[@FVD]

So cool to see Mister McQueen given time to shine! Two tracks in fairly quick succession with Mean Green released just recently too. Let's see the rest of the album with 7 tracks to go. Are they saving Keep It on Your Mind till last?! 😂

[@andrewxu3602]

They should've uploaded the music video for Keep It On Your Mind the day the album came out

[@FVD]

@@andrewxu3602 we got Coney Bear the other day too. Only 6 to go and even Fuel City and Freefall are killer tracks as well! East Bay too. Maybe Portal or Honiara will be next...

[@adamb696969]

Mark Lettieri's face at 4:01 is priceless

[@farukerturan3881]

thanks from izmir-TURKEY

[@aankwenti]

Yesss it's finally here! Another gem from this amazing album. Thanks pups.

[@Minerva-Prof-Lebiar]

Yes Bill is my favorite piano player, thanks

[@timojeras]

Yeeessss! This is my fave song from the album. Was waiting for this live video. What a masterpiece!

[@ІлонаКалмикова-г1ф]

Чудова, казкова мазика❤

[@nkosilathidube3627]

That intro is the fill of the decade. So perfect

[@Lrix]

These videos add a whole different element to the album experience. I cannot wait for Free Fall! Love this album

[@patrickflanagan8008]

Absolute bliss.

[@betodaval]

Larnell has got deep pockets man. Unreal.

[@carystebner3052]

Where's the the trombone!!!!! LOL Great vibe.

[@helenamooi4879]

I keep comming back to this composition

[@bernhardmonzeljazz]

Amazing song. Beautiful changes. Bill & Chris... Tasty soli🔥

[@parshakamarsh]

This track is just sooo good, I'm in awe of the way these guys keep consistently coming up with such amazing and creative music

[@ericwilhelm2941]

AGAIN ......so beautiful and creative. Love you guys!!!

[@wesnile6]

Y'all cold mane. These are my boys.

[@TheMusicWiz]

Amazing! Shout out to the recording and mixing ...this really sounds good as well as being brilliantly played and arranged :)

[@soniclab-cnc]

so snarky... so good

[@joshjamesuk]

BILL!!

[@Modbins]

Wow!!!!! Excellent !

[@kaseeable]

❤❤❤❤ I love love love you guys. This tune is just beyond amazing. Please dont stop

[@prestonjackson9086]

Ya ya historical solo that there would bring into question the origin of humanity