Snarky Puppy - What About Me? (We Like It Here)

[@jonnydent825]

The creativity of Larnell's part is mind-blowing. He's somehow keeping the groove as tight as ever while also filling non-stop and never doing anything remotely the same twice all over the kit. His mind operates on a different level. I would have been out of phrases in 30 seconds, but he's speaking a whole dissertation on the fly in his own language. And its fucking beautiful.

[@mattyan6153]

Can't agree more!!!!!!!!!!

[@squ94wk]

I've listened to this for years and while some parts I get, some are still a mystery to me.

[@nickoooootine]

Well said

[@shastakeys]

plus he flew in from NY and went directly to the studio without rehearsal and played THIS. There is a documentation about the recording of this album somewhere on youtube and that stuck with me and made this even more insane

[@jeffwolinski2659]

Yes!!!

[@redooly]

Hail to the sound engineers and producers, too. Such a masterful work of art.

[@kptLepra]

HAIL !

[@KasbashPlays]

Underrated comment right here

[@victorborghys9033]

If you pause the video at 6:03 you can see (presumably) the sound engineers enjoying the fruits of their hard work. Props to them indeed, it has to be one hell of a nightmare to set this all up.

[@eldartop1634]

Indeed!

[@jawshoowa]

@@victorborghys9033 I only caught that on the second viewing. They're having a grand old time back there, aren't they? And well deserved.

[@widenalgene]

Bob Reynolds (sax player) confirmed in the comments section that Larnell Lewis had ONE DAY to learn all of these tunes before recording. Un. Freaking. Real.

[@951258tike22]

...how is that even possible?? what a madman! haha

[@callumomeagher1868]

Steve Gadd, Dave Weckl and Vinnie Colauita use to do the exact same from the 60s until today but mostly just sight reading every part in the studio and live on stage.

[@gasperhlupic364]

Larnel is the drumer?

[@gmdille]

@@gasperhlupic364 Yeah, he had to sub in at the last minute because the other drummer fell ill I believe.

[@gaelenmckee6400]

@@callumomeagher1868 Vinnie said he mastered the black page by practicing it for 20 mins a day for "a couple of weeks." Like it was just a footnote at the end of his practice routine for less than a month, then he went and recorded it. Fucking insane.

[@rsdigiomoney]

after 20 years of being a musician, I can PROUDLY say I’m good enough to have been an audience member there!

[@dajw]

Hahahaha this is gold.

[@sankypants]

Unreal experience.

[@leakdeo]

genuine question, how did it sound when they were playing? i've always wondered

[@rsdigiomoney]

@@leakdeo nah, i wasn't there. :( i sure as hell wish i was tho.

[@leakdeo]

@@rsdigiomoney oh my bad, i misread as you were there, and i think everyone wishes they were lol

[@NettlezTV]

4 years later and I’m realizing how important the guy on the congas is

[@gustafsone]

Nate Werth! The unsung hero of Snarky Puppy! I wouldn't say he's underrated because most Snarky Puppy fans know his werth (heh-heh) to the band and how vital he is, but he just does his thing in the background most of the time going unnoticed. However, if he wasn't there, you *would* notice!

[@Yash-oz3em]

Nate werth is a goat

[@karadan100]

@@Yash-oz3em 6 days ago.. This vid just keeps on getting comments. For good reason obviously. Fuck I love the internet. And i'm high.

[@fwembill]

@@karadan100 this group is amazing and I don't who conga guy is fill me in I know the drummer amazing and the keyboardist is next level

[@mratlr]

@@karadan100 Watch this and Lingus everyday.

[@camelcase9225]

What's the fucking requirement to be in this band? "Are you the best in the world?"

[@QuestionYourWorld]

Thats probably not good enough to get in.

[@JPitty2011]

Lol probably

[@alguem9421]

I think it's "make the best solo I've ever heard"

[@fernandocarpinitti3706]

yep, that makes sense, nice question

[@ShawnFerrell]

Proficiency. Improvisation. Pushing yourself to the limit.

[@Derp___]

5:12 Larnell keeping time on his hi hat throughout his solo is sooooo underrated

[@aidanschram9652]

The foot independence he has is crazy

[@DoughHoe45]

That’s what then jazz guys do! It’s dope as hell

[@impactband7595]

He protecc... He attacc But most importantly He keeps tracc....

[@ethanmbrown]

I wish I had that independence.

[@elvin8196]

thats honestly nuts i could never

[@boombuffoon4514]

RIP Shaun Martin, an absolute legend, and prayers to his family and friends.

[@yodaproductions8447]

Man wtf, how's this how I find out Shaun passed. RIP legend

[@EIStudent]

Get out! Are you serious?!😮

[@sproosemoose285]

clot shot?

[@ropeadope99]

Thank you for your kind words. Shaun was a light in this world through his music and who he was as a person. We are so honored to have been able to call him a friend. Rest in peace Shaun

[@thomaskruck4474]

No way! 😥

[@305kubrick]

"911, what's your emergency?" "Someone just murdered a drum set."

[@edwardblom2661]

He sexually abused them before too

[@joshevans3961]

I actually just lolled

[@Kneecapmissiles]

@@joshevans3961 YO ME TOO!

[@richardrejmer8721]

COPS:. . "Quite the opposite. . We believe he brought it to life!"

[@nickpickerwi7787]

Y'know, I thought it was impressive when he broke a stick and played with one hand to grab a new one. He's done that with the KICK PEDAL and replaced it mid-song. Talk about murdering a drum kit.

[@alexisespinoza1290]

Larnell’s headphones are holding on for their dear life!

[@jwaj]

He’s gonna need the Keith moon treatment with the duct tape sticking them to his forehead 😂

[@obedirect5491]

haha, yes!

[@Yakushii]

We're all holding on for dear life.

[@charredskies]

Has no one noticed how Nate Werth is going ham on the bongos? I feel like he went unappreciated.

[@xebio6]

If this were basketball, Nate would be the best playmaker in the business.

[@Jim951cup]

That's the beauty of this performance. You can watch it a million times and still discover something that will blow your mind even further.

[@rebornvirgin]

for those bongos make me feel like i’m eating doritos 🤌🏾🤌🏾

[@mymodel6]

Nate who...?

[@brendanotoole5871]

Dude, he's such an important part. It's one of those often unsung things, even other musicians sleep on the percussion but this band is a great example of how integral good percussion is. Mad respect to Nate dude is just as much a monster as any of them

[@markprater1]

Michael League seems so unassuming, but his work ethic must be off the charts. He writes, arranges and produces most of their songs, and has to schedule tours and sessions depending on who's available and has to decide which of his guys should be featured as soloists, because they are ALL killers! He hardly ever features himself, although he is quietly one of the best bassists in the game...

[@nicolaippolito1979]

One of the best comment I've ever read! Something I've never thought...

[@markprater1]

@@nicolaippolito1979 😉Thx!

[@ironsentinel6047]

"SNARKY PUPPIES... Assemble!"

[@KaesideIwuagwu]

He's in his own 🕶 League lol

[@conzo4620]

@@KaesideIwuagwu damn that's a good one

[@nathanredmon96]

This is absolutely FILTHY! Oh my gosh!!!!!!!! Why am I just finding this guy, Larnell Lewis?!?!?!?!

[@sttommore]

He's so wrong it's absolutely right! Guy speaks polyrhythm like it's his native tongue.

[@nathanredmon96]

Polyrhythms, metric modulation, odd groupings, you name it.... He's a beast!

[@caspervanhelvoirt]

Same here brother. I'm a 16 year old drummer, and this guy right here, Larnell Lewis, what a player he is... I'm thinking of playing 'Lingus' for a show in December, that part where he keeps playing the bass part and is soloing over it is so amazing, yet so hard to do! (Excuse me for my English, it's certainly not perfect in any way)

[@nathanredmon96]

casper van helvoirt If the only part of that song that gets you is the keyboard solo section, you're waaaaaay ahead of the game.

[@caspervanhelvoirt]

Nathan Redmon Hahaha ;) Music is what I want to do, and proffesionals have said I could easily succeed if I want to, with the right help and the right amount of effort put into it. Music is the beauty of this world expressed.

[@huntwestbrook4942]

Me: What time signature is this? Larnell Lewis: Yes

[@jamichaelwiley1108]

its 4/4 btw

[@TabRoss1st]

It's 25 or 6 to 4😉

[@dxmyr]

Tab Ross does anyone really know what time it is ?

[@TabRoss1st]

@@dxmyr hahaha, good comeback, nice, that's the response i was looking for! Well played my friend😉. Thx

[@TabRoss1st]

Btw younger players, if you want to hear some great time sigs,go listen to Jaco Pastorius first solo album and look at the players list on that album. It is self titled. Check out that monster stuff. I love Portrait of Tracey done on his old fretless fender jazz bass in harmonics. You're welcome!😉 enjoy🙂

[@drummerdude6670]

I love watching the reactions of all the musicians while they're resting. Like they're all just smirking or smiling, like "holy fuck, we are making one of the coolest songs of all time rn".

[@AstrumG2V]

I prefer watching the peepz in the control booth absolutely lose their collective shits xDD

[@firephoenixmusic2]

@@AstrumG2V 6:03 Has to be the best example.

[@BigEdWo]

the guitar solo is completely insane.

[@EmilSaks]

The best guitar solo ever in Snarky Puppy.

[@JTheProducer]

best guitar solo ive ever heard and witnessed in my life. wow. Whatever that was he was doing when he was bending the strings to keep doing that falling notes thing blows my mind everytime i watch this.

[@EmilSaks]

Yes, the way he started and evolved later is pure madness.

[@lordnobilio5853]

Dude irk. Holy shit

[@cathridge]

It's not a particularly virtuosic solo but it's very emotional which makes it even cooler than if he just did some Holdsworth or Greg Howe type guitar solo. Definitely one of my favorite guitar solos of all time.

[@JDM_Fanatic]

I have this album in the car. It improves my driving skills by 100% and I can now also drift effortlessly.

[@caffeinator1849]

I play this album in my car and now my car can fly

[@arjunseal2417]

I play this in my car and it drives on water

[@aceelano2982]

I play this in my car and it can now travel in space

[@pollomagico271]

I play this in my car and now my car can time-travel

[@adrianduchniak]

I play this in my car and the police yields

[@Ash_Hudson]

Larnell Lewis is an heroic man.

[@JakeMartinWallace]

+Ash Hudson Dude. He's coming back for Family Dinner Vol. 2... WITH Sput. Both of dem. In the same room. Uuuuuuugh

[@mattwatson1744]

+Ash Hudson Chills at 2:24. Chills at the right-side fat snare in place of floor tom. Chills at how amazing/unique that setup is. Snarky Puppy is amazing.

[@narvul]

+Ash Hudson He's a killer.....!!!

[@sufddd]

+Ash Hudson That left foot on the high-hat never misses a beat, regardless of the odd beats going around on the other limbs. His musicality and emotion put in his playing has everyone smiling including me from behind a monitor.

[@lukecarroll4052]

He's a champion

[@coleemmersonhallman5329]

I love the mixed look of fear and adoration they give each other when they solo

[@martisole6249]

shaun's martin fave during lingus xD

[@tylerruiz6956]

literal lol

[@tylerruiz6956]

fear hahahahahahaha

[@physic4lgraffiti12]

Fear + adoration = respect. Lol

[@andrewnibbi]

My favorite is the way the horns look at each other when Larnell is going off like “what even is this dude”

[@jonn443]

How Larnell was able to come into this with no rehearsal whatsoever and absolutely knock it out of the park is absolutely mind blowing.

[@Drumscribe_LVR]

In case someone needs a drum transcription of this song please check it out on my channel

[@Leocaprio.Dinardo]

try attending university where he's an instructor and paying attention to anything except for his playing / every band he's in

[@nathanredmon96]

I've watched this 5 times today. I'm not sure if I want to just quit playing drums or quit my job so I can practice 12 hours a day. Something's gotta give. :)

[@CvnDqnrU]

You just have one life. Quit.

[@KnollanTanteo]

CvnDqnrU quit what, drumming or day job? :D

[@nathanredmon96]

Knollan Tanteo Trust me, I've considered both. Lol

[@KnollanTanteo]

Nathan Redmon same dillema here bro, whenever I listen to guys like miller, wooten, paladino and the likes, i entertain the thought too :) but then i remember i've got my family to support, so yeah. lol

[@adeGuitarMan]

I'm a guitarist / bassist...and yep...I'm in the same boat. My guitar-ing is nowhere near this dude.

[@MrBretowsky]

I'm pretty sure Larnell is breaking some laws of physics here.

[@Jon62491]

+MrBretowsky All of them actually

[@federockstar82]

+MrBretowsky too many arms on that drummer if you ask me

[@cejpk]

+MrBretowsky i love the way everyone stares at him like "whoa, dude, slow down here a bit"

[@Wezly]

+Bert Berw Don't you mean 0:15 ? :D

[@drumerboy456sx]

Larnell is a machine!

[@uubuuh]

6:03 when the music elicits stank face from a viola player, you can be fairly sure it's maximum.

[@tush8912]

Haha well observed

[@milenwomack5105]

HAHA

[@takeocyber]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@shubham6288]

At 1:00 too

[@RSVskynet]

sure thing

[@samuelacosta1059]

People don’t talk enough about this piece on the guitar! Absolutely blown away

[@chasen62]

meh

[@hairyford6659]

Absolutely! The playing is incredibly tight

[@cognus3372]

Annoying as hell until the rest of the band came in. And I thought the synth guy was the biggest ass in the band.

[@cognus3372]

At least synth guy makes decent music out of his weird solos. It's pretty surprising that the saxes, trumpets, and drummer are team players but this one jerk isn't. Worst Snarky Puppy solo I've ever had the displeasure of listening to. And he won over the Sleeper talk box solo.

[@KurtKommerz]

seemingly a bit too rocky for most of the jazzheads here. pity. I enjoyed it as well.

[@iaial0]

6:01 I can't express the nastiness of that fill

[@LarnellLewisMusic]

BackInBlack_4896 thanks!!!

[@johnnygandy3931]

That fill @1:55... was not of this world

[@harrystrachan7267]

The pedal work at 5:48 needs to be examined. Disgusting.

[@iaial0]

@@harrystrachan7267 stinky triplets with one foot

[@justinrobinson9275]

@@iaial0 quadruplets**

This video has everything a music fan wants to see

[@StewartGartland]

And hear....perhaps most importantly

[@liswingeorge3185]

Can we all take one second to appreciate that person who edited the whole video so that we could all witness the greatness each of these musicians has put on on this epic performance. My goodness.

[@hottokatrazi]

ok, second is over now, bye

[@liswingeorge3185]

@@hottokatrazi haha that's all i asked for. Thanks

[@wesleyhitchcock4414]

Over the years playing with different musicians, on occasion you have that moment and realization that you just heard and particapated in a piece of utter genius. No words, but that moment when your brain floods your body with dopimine. As high as you can get and not hurt anybody😁, this was one of those moments!!!

[@iamkamauDET]

I LOVE THIS! I’ve been checking for SP since they started recording their live performances and the videography and EDITING of their videos are MASTERFUL. I always feel like I’m their because they know the music!

[@godzillioinaire]

The cold open is amazing! Sucks you right into the story. This entire album's videography adds to the experience

[@victorgodwin4458]

I really start crying at 5:41. I started shedding real tears at how wonderful one person can make the world be. Thank you, Larnell 🙌🏾

[@manuellovelace]

A little late.....I started at 0:16

[@Musician837]

I laughed in awe at 5:35 when he switched times and then back. Just incredible, like kindergarten to this guy.

[@michaelscott4853]

@@Musician837 went straight Stevie Wonder there.

[@johnstamos4325]

I thought I was the only one. When your nose feels tingly and pores opened. LOL!

[@jonn443]

That's with a SINGLE PEDAL!!!!

[@callumomeagher1868]

Sure the drums were awesome but that guitar solo was a complete masterpiece IMO. The transitions made it feel like a real melodic storey and built ever so slightly reaching it's peak with great intensity and dynamic entrance to the bridge to set it back up before the drum solo. Massive props to the guitarist (Y)

[@victor13165]

Callum O'Meagher I would happily like your comment but the like count is at 69, sorry mate I can’t ruin this

[@jawshoowa]

I didn't necessarily dig every note of it, but mad props for going at it with his own voice, impeccable chops, and knowing exactly the moment to pull out all the stops.

[@wadejackson5189]

Guitar was a beast.

[@ZayBack95]

I agree. The way it was built was 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@andresgarrido2129]

It takes 30 times to me to understand what he is doing. Now, I can say it is awesome!

[@HitTheB4ss10]

you guys knew Larnell learned every song of the album on the freaking plane flight to the studio (Canada to the US)? Micheal told us during a rhythm section workshop in germany (where he was with Larnell). Like, how the hell is this even possible?

[@martijnkemperman7689]

Fabian Catoni this was recorded in Utrecht (Netherlands) though

[@avonethcellovogue]

I did watch the documentary from my friend. It was unbelievable...

[@Phoebonaccii]

There’s a new video of him learning a song in one take! And he tells the same story!!

[@nasigoreng_ati]

@@Phoebonaccii I've watch that video, "the shortest pencil is longer than the longest memory"

[@Aze876]

@@nasigoreng_ati That quote was pure gold! Made a point to remember that one (although writing it down was probably a better idea)

[@camtheman3x6]

Larnells snare fills are SO legit

[@timstephens6678]

What I like about these videos is that snarky puppy are a team and whole and everyone respects each others role in each tune and they Always look like they are enjoying themselves always

[@Hump007]

Why is no one talking about bob lanzettis solo. It was legendary.

[@jazzfusioner9840]

...word...

[@adrianduchniak]

It's amazing!!

[@CravetheGrave]

Thank you mentioning that guitarist! I’ve watched this video so many times and am just now realizing how lame I am for not knowing who that guitar player is. Amazing solo!

[@valebliz]

Yup amazing solo

[@cathridge]

Sparky Puppy not really being a guitar band Bob takes this song to another dimension with those opening chords then signs his name when the groove opens up. Badass solo

[@alienkinkvr]

I want to lose my shit as a percussionist every time I watch Larnell play, but writing a composition where someone can go off like that and it fits within the song naturally is something else AFTER a gnarly guitar solo is something else man. The writing and execution is so next level.

[@crazypomp927]

Mike League is a genius composer and arranger. He and Jacob Collier are on another world compared to everyone else right now.

[@DrTomoculus]

All hail that guitar solo as well by Bob Lanzetti.Yeah, Larnell just opened up a portal, but that guitar solo is a statement in itself.

[@kildeer1897]

RIP Shaun, an amazing musician. You will be remembered for your beautiful works

[@TG3Gaming]

The subtle smile by Cory Henry at 5:23 from simultaneously trying to groove and watch Larnell's solo lol. Like: "Bro is about go stupid"

[@Scarecrow6459]

Larnell's grooves are just disgustingly great. I'm always impressed by his sense of time as well as his ability to play very technical rhythms and changes with such groove. Got to meet him backstage at PASIC last year; he's very polite and nice and was very humble when I talked him briefly. Great musician and person :)

[@Blackmarketchemist]

Scarecrow6459 my teacher is going to be playing with Adrian bent and said i can play with him!!

[@RobMichael]

*Snarky Puppy reminds us to just say "No" to mediocrity.* It's a sentiment worth repeating and a new tune each week gives us one more reason to look forward to Mondays. Kudos Ladies and Gentlemen. #CertifiedAwesome

[@detroithammer8869]

Beautiful , made My day!

[@kellybeach5734]

Amazing absolutely Amazing! Looking in up in iTunes next! definitely buying this tune :)

[@kellybeach5734]

& I did buy it :)

[@jboneradtke]

Truly inspiring, sent me right to my practice room.

[@PaulStickland]

These guys!

[@pixeldirt5610]

4:25 the way the guitarist catches the horns mid in the middle of the solo is tasty AF

[@GuilhermeMendesG]

give me chills every time!

[@a2j544]

5:51 "The agression" when he comes out of that solo is unreal. So powerful!

[@jeffwolinski2659]

Great description! He's just so determined and forceful, no stopping him!

[@klaa22]

The first time I watched this full-screen, with headphones on. . I literally had tears in my eyes and a HUGE smile on my face with joy! It overwhelmed me! So happy!

[@GuilhermeMendesG]

same thing happened to me mate!

[@IronMaidenSwe]

Same thing here! This was a fucking outer-wordly and surreally joyous experience!

[@DimZdalle]

if you look closely the drummer has 3 hands

[@Sandra-Ross]

hahahaha thats awesome.....hes a genius!

[@ukbu]

you kill me xD

[@iaial0]

As a drummer I can testify that this statement is pretty much true: Larnell's third hand is his right foot. He's so good with his feet that they have the same skill level as other drummers' hands.

[@arindam77]

Aditya Lee and 6 legs

[@jeromepanggabean5523]

nah its 7

[@RADSQUID123]

5:24 Cory: WHAT THE HELL LARNELL

[@vivalaleta]

A return to highly intelligent music.

[@joshjones9749]

I have to rank that drum solo in my top 5 favorites, like of all time. The MUSICALITY!

[@Ash_Hudson]

By drum solo you mean the whole song from beginning to end, right? ;)

[@DSLDrummer]

This is just utterly ridiculous in the best way possible, the musicianship is just on another level!!! I really need to go and practice ha ha!

[@manixpc]

Some of the riffs, straight up NASTY!

[@kumquatmagoo]

+DSLDrummer I thought you said 'I really need to go practice hi-hats' and I'm like fuck yeah pal.

[@IM42N82]

Plus B.A.D>bad ass drummer!

[@KivellOrr]

Listening to them on laptop speakers is a crime. This... is some good music. All of it. I especially love Lingus though.

[@BrianIngham]

Lingus might be the greatest thing I have ever heard

[@theeskatingnest]

Sexton Hardcastle Listen to one of their older songs, Flood. It will blow your mind

[@JiihaaS]

I can't remember when was the last time I felt such joy as I did towards the end of this performance! I was literally in ecstasy for a moment. I couldn't help but jump up and down and let random noises come out of my mouth (it's night time and I felt like screaming, and could barely hold it in). I felt like I was listening to music for the first time ever, and I'm a professional musician for god's sake! And on top of everything, I'm normally a really really calm person, so this truly caught me by surprise, and I'm friggin' happy it did. Jesus Christ, thank you Snarky Puppy, thank you Larnell Lewis! Thank you for making me feel like a little child again!

[@carlosclaptrix]

That’s the spirit touching one's soul. Pure life. Live!

[@ZenonZadravec]

Sorry guys...the guitar solo is ridiculously good!!! He is a very accomplished player rhythmically, harmonically, and musically!!!

[@mcorvatta]

00:00 TO 06:56 THIS PART IS AMAZING

[@omairsh8]

Yeah that last second really sucks

[@ironsentinel6047]

My favorite part of the song too!

[@sohampatil6539]

good one :)

[@byronvides1889]

Fr Fr

[@lfkw2484]

Cory Henry's face at 5:24 is just priceless

[@ironnwine12]

+Lauritz Wiesinger Also the face at 6:03. She knows that fill was nasty.

[@braddeason]

Larnell. WHAT?!?!?!?!?! I've been playing drums for over 30 years. His creativity is once in a generational talent. When he played the halftime breakdown halfway through that solo I verbally gasped....it's just too much.

[@Henry_Crun]

Yes that half time break. Feckin 'ell!

[@jordanhildersley8209]

I love how everyone in that room knows that they are witnessing something fucking incredible; and they're absorbing every moment of it! Would've loved to be in that room!!

[@JarrodFactor]

Look at the faces - this is the exact same session that also saw the legendary Cory Henry solo in Lingus.

[@stefansampy6348]

The drummers name is Larnel Louis people. He is an amazing drummer who performed at this years jazz festival with snarky puppy. He is not their actual drummer but whenever snarky puppy wants to showcase their skills they bring out larnel louis. One of the best drummers i know

[@jeffdunham1037]

+Stefan Sampy *Lewis

[@stefansampy6348]

Owen Trattles lol thx

[@stefansampy6348]

Marco Oliveira U can say that again

[@EthanMitch]

+Stefan Sampy i don't disagree that he's amazing, but don't short-sell Sput! I got to be at the Family Dinner Vol 2 recording in New Orleans and I was sitting in front of both of them. I gotta say that they're quite the team!

[@stefansampy6348]

+Ethan Mitch U are rigt as well. i have seen him. he is amazig as well

[@amircammok2268]

I'm going to go listen to Lingus before it gets jealous that I've been watching this so much.

[@UNKNOWN18495]

Larnell Lewis played this song perfectly. I really mean that. Every single note is perfect and I don't think there a single drummer in the world who could've performed this better. It's like winning the lottery.

[@asmartbajan]

Yep, _every_ beat was perfectly timed. Despite its complexity there wasn't a single mistake. *Wow!*

[@keithgraham8588]

@@asmartbajan There were a couple of mistakes though, around 5:21 his fills are slightly off time and he has to readjust.

[@chary9407]

@@keithgraham8588 nah

[@StewartGartland]

I've been listening to this stuff and watching all these fabulous KZbin clis all Saturday afternoon. Haven't got no painting done or fixed anything but when you discover something as amazing as this, life just has to go on hold for a moment while you enjoy.

[@samrichards6123]

well said and agree wholly ..

[@rmirabelle]

it's awesome that I'm not the only one who bumped into these crazy bastards and declared "where the hell have you guys been?" - hooked!

[@johntunstall7481]

Jesus the saxophone at about 1:28, chills every single time

[@giuliaarduino321]

Jeez am I the only one hearing Havona - Weather Report in it?

[@poetryfaith6538]

John Tunstall it was so dope!!!!

[@averyhamilton4945]

That’s Chris Bullock, and he’s amazing. My mom worked with his mom, and it was her that told me about Snarky Puppy. I thank her for introducing me, because they’re amazing, the whole of them.

[@Verysickbeats]

Thank God 4 the ability to hear SICKNESS like this!!!!!

[@maramazone]

Amazing the love/respect that Shaun shows Cory Henry in the moments , after his incredible solo. This music still sounds fresh, even after 10 years! May Shaun rest in peace! 🙏❤️🙏

[@jaohantan]

5:24 the way Cory looks at Shaun is priceless

[@szucsipiano7]

That is not Larnell, he looks at Shaun Martin at his right! Look at another angle 5:18 Larnell and Cory are facing each other.

[@jaohantan]

@@szucsipiano7 you're right! the camera work makes it look that way. thanks

[@calebdavis381]

i know its a blessing to be apart of that room. knowing that your craft is perfect and you in a room full of talented people that can create such beautiful sounds. and look how everyone is smiling the whole time. man i wish i could witness this live

[@adrian5b]

I can't handle the tone on that strat… it's TOO good.

[@smaklilu90]

This performance should get a whole chapter in music history books.

[@Mesingel]

Notable moments: 00:29 Larnell Lewis' wide-eyed expression 01:00 Center string player's stank expression 02:07 Mark Lettieri seems to be thinking "This is coming together well!" 03:25 Mark Lettieri seems to be thinking "Goin' lower, lower... Wow, *that* low?" 03:50 Yes, Nate Werth! Hit those things! 04:00 Corey Williams is into it 04:36 GO NATE! 05:42 Larnell Lewis finds time to adjust his headphone while he's drumming... 06:10 Guy with the hat in the audience seems to be thinking "How did you guys do this? This was nuts." And it was!

[@dcscorch969]

His name is Cory Henry, not Corey Williams

[@wyansas]

06:00 killer drum fill and center string player's stank expression part 2

[@markipelagogogo]

I love how Larnell knows his left hand will be free for like a pico second to fix his headphones. From just listening you'd have NO idea.

[@dedecrf9621]

Who plays the guitar solo is Bob Lanzetti, not Nate Werth

[@ghameleon]

@@dedecrf9621 ig he meant the percussionist Nate Werth. Though yeah GO BOB! at the same moments

[@mikarox2]

Whenever I hear Snarky Puppy my heart gets hurt just feeling each miracle they can do with music. I've never seen so many monsters in the same room

[@SolangeEnriquezSegretin]

Exactly!

[@neilg3172]

I just want to know who these folks are... They all look so blessed and positive. How does a collective like this come together? I guess I could google and research about Snarky Puppy, but I just mean to express similar feelings as you. I feel like I'm missing out!!

[@josed.belchi8786]

Michael League reminds me of Zappa a lot. And I can't be happier, he's pushing it to the next level. We need more musicians and composers with balls.

[@shawnmccullough7132]

I cry when I watch this. Not even exaggerating. The passion and musical congruency, especially during that last line after Larnell's second solo, actually brings tears to my eyes. I hope I'm not the only one.

[@pedropaladino]

I actually feel a mix of happiness and violence, i can't describe it lol

[@smarmar400]

Dude, you're not alone. This performance, and many others by Snarky Puppy, move me to tears. I think I wouldn't want to live if I ever lost my hearing.

[@tomstarr4318]

I have to analyse this songs structure for my music corse and I'm crying trying to figure it out.

[@zogjones]

Not this song for me but others! It’s amazing what these musicians can create!

[@kennethkamona3388]

and here I was thinking I was a weirdo for shedding tears. Glad to know am not alone.

[@tacoking8092]

We need a Snarky Puppy/Vulfpeck song ASAP

[@elliottstever7770]

TacoKing love your profile picture, I am a big chili peppers fan

[@emmywillow6599]

Petition for It Gets Funkier V to be with Snarky Puppy

[@HarrydenH]

You should check The Fearless Flyers then ;)

[@ibemanny99]

Oh please God no

[@jaohantan]

no

[@Prof.CheeseDog]

How does one even go about getting a headphone jack adapter for 100 headphones?

[@mcbrineellis]

Headphone amps, buddy.

[@dreamarchitecture9142]

BLUETOOTH???? HAHA

[@hugeride]

Bluetooth is the one way you do NOT plug more than 1 device into anything.. it sux so hard... You need kind of a bluetooth hub to do that.. But I guess it might create a blackhole when you turn on the bluetooth hub with 100 devices.

[@chun-weikang471]

also latency haha

[@gizmonovack]

Wireless

[@ej.salcedo]

I love the haunted guitar solo. The song entitled "What About Me" meaning you are searching what are you worth for, the haunted guitar solo is like you are searching for yourself. Then on 3:30 he is building and beginning to found his notes or himself. Bob lanzietti is a master guitarist he puts adventure to the piece

[@jawballisticweimser4502]

the way i interpret it is. its like a distraction and by the time he really starts playing you realize the drums are what u should have been listening to the whole time

[@TheSeeking2know]

@@jawballisticweimser4502 Hmmm. So it's like a story where the drums were showing the way and maintaining the tempo all the while but the guitarist represents a person losing their way then finding it at the end because the stability of the drum gave them a way back

[@jawballisticweimser4502]

@@TheSeeking2know yeah but then then in the end u get corey henry keeping tempo for the drums.

[@yusdrum91]

oh my god, just like how I feel, when the solo starts it feels confusing like lost in someplace dark (a forest or somewhere) but then it finally found "the way" and just went mental...

[@Lessen0]

Man, they gave the drummer a complicated time signature to work with and he just danced circles around it like it wasn't complicated enough. And it's just a nonstop stream of absolutely beautiful playing.

[@doobybrother21]

yeah well that's Larnell Lewis. Check out his Drumeo videos

[@___5912]

5:24 Corey Henry’s face toward Larnell perfectly captures the “this man is crazy” look

[@AverageMusicianGaming]

He’s looking at Shaun Martin to be like ...... bruh..........

[@TimeMgtInc]

That’s definitely one of my favorite moments!

[@CorbinMurrayZealous]

These people make this stuff look easy!!!

[@yannb8194]

Corbin Murray

[@tonyarchermusic1]

WOW! The X-MENS Jam Session!!!!!!

[@czerviik]

whaaat

[@rockyyoytuno]

It’s easy if you try...said John Lennon

[@cypan1]

Big SOUND !!!! Huge !! Great Depth !! >>>>Awesome Players

[@topcatiscool]

whoever recorded and mixed this is a genius....obviously the musicians are as well :)

[@patriciaplank9236]

Brilliant - I like very much. YY

[@AdrianLane]

Is this X factor?

[@topcatiscool]

haha....yeah

[@AngelRivera-bs7uf]

Larnell Lewis is a BEAST !!! 🥁 🔥

[@frenchdoge]

I wish I had Larnell's footwork and skills. He's so damn good !

[@justchilling704]

He is! Freaking genius!

[@johnnytheboy1384]

How good is it at 5:53 the bass player just gives the nod and Larnell shifts into top gear, I can and do watch that guy play for hours at a time. What a seriously great group of musicians. And that guitar solo was from another planet. Brilliant. Knowing Larnell had 2 hours on a plane ride over to learn the entire set. What a very special talent he is. I'd give anything just to have 10% of his talent.

[@barryschwarz]

7 hours on a plane ride and 2 hours in the studio to learn the set. It's mind-binding that he did that.

[@qibert]

Even now, I’m still trying to process Shaun’s passing. Such a wonderful legacy. Live on in our hearts Maestro.

[@schnapsi.d.5434]

this recording session is probably the cleanest gig that has ever been performed

[@mookiekins75]

2:15 This is how you do a solo. Can't even really tell when it goes back to full ensemble. Terrace Dynamics at it's finest.

[@TheSteinbitt]

04:45 easily one of the best riffs in years, and the part following got me thinking of Dream Theater when they were still a great band:p Awsome music:)

[@raimesey]

Yeah I totally agree. It's jazz fusion I'm sure but it sounds really progressive to me. I certain elements reminded me of DT (back when they were totally awesome a long time ago haha) I miss old DT so bad!

[@fuzzylogiceire]

+raimesey I think Jazz Fusion and Progressive Rock are natural bedfellows. They share the same concepts and if you look at the history of fusion, you had Mahavishnu Orchestra and Billy Cobham, Tommy Bolin etc blending jazz with furious rock.

[@raimesey]

fuzzylogiceire I don't really listen to much fusion and only a few prog bands so it wasn't until now that it clicked. What i've heard so far i really enjoy though

[@fuzzylogiceire]

raimesey If you listen to Porcupine Tree at all, Steven Wilsons solo album "The Raven That Refused To Sing" has songs that are a really good mix of old school prog and jazz fusion but with a modern edge. It's very accessible like most stuff Wilson does.

[@raimesey]

fuzzylogiceire Nice one man, i'll be sure to check them out

[@blahblahoink]

That guys face at 5.24 cracks me up! Like ..'I can't believe how good this moment in time is and I'm right here in the middle of it.'

[@musiquemusicmuzik]

The only problem about Snarky Puppy, is that I'm not able to listen to anyone else anymore.

[@gretchmad2287]

I know, right!

[@ShowTheOreo]

If it's true Larnell Lewis only had 2 hours of practice with this band and gave this absolute masterpiece of drumming, he's absolutely top 5 drummers of all time for me. Right up there with Mark Giuliani, Nate Smith, Buddy Rich, and Antonio Sanchez

[@oluwagbayi.8476]

Do you think Larnell Lewis is better than Aaron Spears?

[@blackshadow3132]

It's true

[@Pre_Vee_et]

Don't forget Aron Mellergård of Dirty Loops...

[@firephoenixmusic2]

You're telling me Dave Weckl ain't on this list?

[@Snook_]

@@oluwagbayi.8476 He is far better. Aaron spears has some crazy good gospel chops, but larnell is a far better drummer overall with a much better ear and far more phrases. Spears is a bit of a 1 trick pony (gospel chops)

[@FanPlastic]

I have trouble with 4/4

[@martisole6249]

right? the 1 shows up like every 40 seconds its fucked

[@LividLibruh]

Rubik Builder LLC 😂😂

[@ludobreau3077]

I know right :/ despite beeing a musician (self taught), I can't manage to find the fucking rythm in some parts, and it really pisses me off !

[@Yourloyalservant]

lol this is in 4/4 (mostly).

[@BPrismo]

This is in 4/4 the drum solo i think you are referring to is mostly just polyrythems

[@jooei2810]

Larnell learnt all the grooves during the flight to studio, the man is a master!

[@IQENT83]

How did he tune his snare to sound like a tom??? This was the most amazing display of musicianship that I've ever seen!

[@IQENT83]

***** I really don't want to go off on your weird looking ass, I know it's a snare jack ass.

[@IQENT83]

***** if you not Larnell Lewis or a part of the band, don't say shit under my comments. I don't give a fuck if you were joking or not...

[@racistoreo]

Hey, T. Grissom , it is in fact a snare. I came across an article he did about this recording and it had a pic of his set up in which I could see it was simply a 14x8 inch metal snare. Interesting fact about these recordings: The only reason Sput didn't play with the group was because he had an expired passport and couldn't travel to the Netherlands where the recording took place. They called L. Lewis about three days prior and he showed up. Prior to the call, he only knew three of the songs and learned the rest in a couple days.

[@IQENT83]

racistoreo yeah I knew it was a snare it's just the fact that it's tuned so perfectly! Thanks for the back story too! Larnell is a beast!

[@kristianalexander329]

racistoreo that's crazy

[@usatran]

As a musician (drummer) myself, I can't begin to tell you what a thrill seeing this video has given me. The performance of the band, as a whole, on this piece was extraordinary, to say the least.

[@VelMetalHead]

In case someone needs a drum transcription, please check it out on my channel

[@FredMeira]

this people who was there, spent the best musical experience of their lives, no doubt!

[@ry_storm]

Bob Lanzetti perfectly matching the melody line of the song for one single instant of his solo makes this song for me

[@johno378]

5:41 I want this to be a complete song. Just this.

[@dancarlson4982]

I'm getting a really strong Mars Volta vibe from that section to the end.

[@sketcheadfilms]

Muhngkee It's by far the most infectiously addictive part of a completely brilliant all-around composition

[@matthewn6303]

Look up Ghost Note

[@matteo.1510]

5:12* need cowbell

[@thewhat531]

Muhngkee ...and that is how Hip Hop was invented 😉

[@joshuakenny1948]

Love how Larnell changes the feel at 5:40

[@Niels_Mortensen]

The correct term is metric modulation peseant

[@amneenja5720]

@@Niels_Mortensen the correct spelling is peasant, pissant.

[@benwinstanleymusic]

yeah thats one of my favourite bits, its the only bit where i can understand the rhythm haha

[@VilleKuitunen6]

I can't describe what goes through my head when I watch this for the 700th time. One more. Just amazing, brilliant music. Thank you Michael League. What a time to be alive.

[@JazzyHorn]

When the band comes in behind the building guitar and drums at 3:44, that makes me stop and watch every single damn time. So strong.

[@aliyo5277]

this bassist... he is keeping such a great groove... wow much skills such rhytms

[@davisginn1298]

He does, super awesomely!! On top of that, he's the leader of Snarky Puppy and writes most of their songs, Michael League is my hero!!!

[@RSmith181]

I think this is handsdown one of THE BEST performances I have ever seen in my life. Thank you for everything! Hats off to Larnell Lewis!

[@ColossalZonko]

Cory Henry, third time I come across him on a seemingly random youtube video... he's good, really good.

[@tevitateulilo7573]

watch his solo on lingus. It's heavenly

[@514HiphopHead]

Snarky Puppy are their own league. Right there at the top. These guys....guys, are the next "contemporary jazz masters". Each of them individually...are all gonna be peak Louis Armstrong/Miles Davis/Marcus Miller tier (just to drop 2-3 names that spans many generations and styles of jazz you know). Plus...they're OBVIOUSLY madd Hiphop, generalizing over the group as an ensemble (of course...but I'd say 75% are loool...they either listen and have listened a lot of Hiphop music, or are fully into/ARE Hiphop and/or in some way or another...it has influenced them as persons ,as much as musicians. Word is Bond!).

[@MattMalabonga]

favorite part is those dudes in the booth at 6:02 when the full jam comes back in head banging on split parts of the beat, the groove has got everyone confused but still happy

[@simonspare2985]

+Matt Mallbonga noticed them too - but everyone's got huge grins on their faces - they know they're witnessing something extraordinary.