HE WAS SHOOK LISTENING TO Snarky Puppy - Lingus (We Like It Here) | REACTION

[@thefluxcapacitor1]

RIP Shaun Martin.

[@stevenmonte7397]

Such a good dude! RIP! (Shaun is the one going crazy over Cory's solo!) For those wondering...

[@thefluxcapacitor1]

@@stevenmonte7397 Such a big loss. I wish he had been on the two tours I saw Snarky Puppy on.

[@AdamDray]

WHAT!? Nooooooo. 😥 Man had seven Grammys. So much talent and personality and joy lost.

[@tomharrison8247]

I had no idea about Shaun. Thank you for paying tribute to him. Such a loss. He was a great talent and from everything I have seen, an even better person.

[@MrNogatron]

I had no idea about Shaun. Thank you for the comment Way too soon Long may he RIP

[@Scoots1994]

Bob Reynolds (one of the Saxophonists) said the way a Snarky Puppy session works is they all arrive at a location, then for 4 days they learn 4 new songs each day, mostly "written" by Michael League. He gives them very basic Logic files to get the basic structure. Then the band breaks up into sections where each section fleshes out their parts, how they are going to play it and who is going to play what, then they move on to the next song. A the end of the day the sections all get together again to go over, practice, and firm up what they are doing on that day's 4 songs. This is probably a 12 to 16 hour day. The next day they do it again, then again, then again. Then on the 5th day the band gets together to play through the songs as collectively and individually composed, usually with a placeholder for any solos. All of the musicians have latitude to play what they feel as long as it doesn't break the structure. Then, 6 days after starting the process of learning and building the first song they have a performance with the audience. They do, IIRC, 2-4 performances of the songs from those sessions and that's the album. The "band" is whoever answers League's email with availability for the next session. The most recent one, recorded in Dallas, had, I believe, 4 drummers because they all answered the email. The touring band is much like the recording session band and it is whoever answers the emails. The band is made up of jazz, funk, and gospel musicians. Shaun Martin lost an extended health battle and passed this year. The band was going to get together to do a fund raiser for his health care, but he didn't make it. He was the heart and soul of every project he worked on, was a genius and a really great hang, and he will be sorely missed.

[@thage7729]

Welcome to the Snarky Puppy rabbit hole; enjoy your stay. Some points to consider: 1. Michael League wrote this on the flight to the Netherlands where this album was recorded (He flew on Aer Lingus). 2. Larnell Lewis was a last minute substitue on drums and learned nearly the entire album ON THE PLANE RIDE OVER by listening to the Logic files Mr. League sent him. 3. This band was formed at North Texas University (formerly North Texas State), which has been a Mecca for jazz instrumentalists for decades. The band currently calls Brooklyn home. 4. The verse is in a slow 5/4 and the refrain is also in 5/4, but twice as fast… League said it’s SP’s version of ‘dub step’… the breakdown leading to Cory Henry s solo is in 4/4 with a rhythmic pattern underneath of 1-2-1-2-1-2-2-2.

[@Swatican]

Came here to say this, and also comment on the moment Shaun Martin (7 Grammys) goes and sits in the peanut gallery from amazement :'D

[@thage7729]

@@SwaticanShawn’s response is also because they had already recorded “Sleeper” and Shawn thought his track was going to be the most talked about from the album… then he saw Cory playing out of his mind and knew his would be a distant second to “Lingus”.

[@amoswaranch1102]

FYI It's University of North Texas, commonly abbreviated "UNT." Their 1 o'clock lab band is where killer jazz musicians are made.

[@moses9647]

​@@thage7729If it wasn't for Larnell I think maybe Sleeper could've risen to second. But Larnell (in tandem with Nate) took songs like Outlier, What About Me, and Shofukan to new heights, for me at least

[@alexbasson]

Everyone always goes crazy for Cory Henry's solo, and rightfully so, but I feel like what often gets overlooked is how hard the first 4+ minutes are to play. You touched on it at 3:57-yes, it's cohesive, but it's worth pointing out how unbelievably hard it is to be _that_ cohesive when you're dragging those lines the way they are. The whole horn section is deliberately behind the beat _in exactly the same way_, and that is crazy bonkers difficult to pull off.

[@livingroomsuperstar]

apparently Larnell Lewis learned the drums for this on the plane ride over. This is just a masterclass through and through

[@IHADTHECAKE]

The closest thing to experiencing lingus for the first time again is experiencing it with someone else who hasn’t experienced it before. The genuine first time reaction of a new listener is awesome.

[@tebatso984]

That’s true but the people I know don’t like this type music

[@JoeMama410]

Cory Henry comping his own solo with his left hand is impressive. Then he doubles it with his left hand. That is masterful!

[@printerpr0n]

My boss at my current job tours with Snarky. She did records for the last live album which was recorded at our venue. Snarky, Ghost Note, and Sean played our venue all the time. Amazing musicians.

[@lleldridge1]

There is nothing like hearing Lingus for the first time, so glad you offered this gem to your cousin. Great reaction to you both! Cheers ☮

[@JuneTao-z2j]

one of my favorite activities is watching ppl react to this masterpiece.

[@thomasbutleriii9748]

I think I've seen every reaction on KZbin.😅

[@muskulpeasent]

It's an addiction. We need a 12 steps program for this shit.

[@thomasbutleriii9748]

@@muskulpeasent 💯

[@rk41gator]

THIS IS MUSIC! Oh, yeah. I love hearing this session again and again. They all know that this is something special. Cory give the look to Larnell Lewis to get back into it and Lewis give the audio que to the band. Amazing. SO tight. And Lewis learned this tune on the flight over. Insane pros.

[@fawlen]

i love how he is constantly looking at his cousin's reactions. he vicariously experiences the first time listening to lingus again and its so relatable, iv'e watched so many first reactions to lingus too

[@vetgamer3149]

RIP Shaun Martin, still the greatest fusion song I've ever heard.

[@drummerboy666]

Bro whaaat?? Damn I didn't know he died. Rest in peace Shaun.

[@chrismahermusic5142]

Clean-up on aisle five! Clean-up on aisle five! My face just melted off! A friend shared this with me years ago, and watching your friend react was like hearing it for the first time again. Cheers!

[@coreyshafarman8918]

A cool anecdote about this album is that the drummer, Larnell Lewis, had never played with them before. There was some issue with their regular drummer, and he had to drop out right before the sessions, so Larnell Lewis learned all of the music on the plane ride down to Dallas. Absolutely absurd musicality

[@JimmyNuisance]

Larnell is incredible. I had never heard of him until the first time I saw this song some years back. He's truly an incredible drummer.

[@Wyl7]

It wasn’t Dallas, this was recorded in Holland. Lewis flew over from Canada, where he lives. I think their regular drummer had an expired passport or something along those lines and didn’t realize it until the last minute, so he couldn’t travel to Europe for these sessions.

[@invictus9567]

⁠@@Wyl7yep.. you are correct. It was in Holland. Lewis read the drum notes while flying down

[@ChristopherTate]

All us brass players are just staggered at how TIGHT the horn section is, too. WHEW

[@eamfos]

They are amazing !

[@tradewinds-wb4kn]

The way I heard it.....The definition of a Snarky Puppy is 18 musicians who knows where each other are in the mix.

[@markfarmer7534]

Snarky puppy and Lalah Hathaway in Something brings that same feeling to me, but it's a vocal shallacking. Huge recommend.

[@sonnentag1]

It's that UNT Jazz program in Denton TX , you can hear it in how they play, straight up. Look up the One O'Clock Lab Band for more on where they came from.

[@roblogan6703]

You need to check out their song "Something" featuring Lalah Hathoway on vocals. You'll know towards the end of the song why it's so special. She has a secret talent!

[@muumarlin1731]

Best reaction video - your cousin's reaction was a pure joy to watch!

[@_eclipz_]

Heard and seen this a million times.. but hearing you two talk about it while listening was just IT. lol. Love this performance man. Keep checkin reactions for it just to see peoples faces haha.

[@Osiris3rd]

I’ve heard this song many times and have played it many times on a radio station I worked for in Spain… I love seeing folks who truly love Jazz experience this song for the first time… It’s a classic response, I love it, we all being in the present tense, experiencing a bit of heaven vibrating in our heads… Awesome!!! ❤❤❤

[@eugenegrewing2587]

One of the greatest keyboard solos ever recorded.

[@hillrobinson9547]

I always love to show people this video just to see their reactions too!! As a lifelong musician, all I can say each time is GOTTTT DAMMNNN!

[@jellyroll5247]

Saw them live in Orlando. Possibly the best concert I've ever been to.

[@timnicolais4480]

Saw these folks for the first time at Hailey’s in Denton, TX, birthplace of the group. They were the opening act for my friend’s band Oso Closo, which shared at least one musician with them. I’ve seen them maybe half a dozen times and it’s always this good.

[@jefferyburton4557]

Now bruh - Larnell was totally NEW to the group. They put him on a flight with recordings of the music. When he got there, he had I think 2 days to practice with the group and did it LIVE! 😳Are you kidding me?! The keyboardist who is reacting on camera? He was a great keyboard player himself and has passed away. Listen and watch “BET” where you can see him solo! Glad you found em bruh

[@jfs70ss]

Mr. Boyd my long lost friend, if you and your Cousin both enjoy music on this level and in my personal opinion even higher, you need to do a first time reaction to Pat Metheny 'The Way Up Live' which won a grammy for best contemporary jazz album in 2006. I suggest you both watch it for the first time together if you want to see some amazing 'World Class Musicians' doing something simply Beautiful and Magical. PEACE and blessings from the SF Bay Area, Cali.

[@samuraimaster99]

man i loved watching this. I have been a snarky puppy fan for years and I love seeing new people hearing it for the first time. So many more amazing tracks by them.

[@auradmg]

When they bring it back in at the end of Cory's solo is one of the most satisfying moments in music, god damn

[@SMBDesigns]

Loved seeing you two interact! Great video

[@SeanHeissinger]

You guys are so genuine and sincere. I love it.

[@MiroHito]

THANK you for mentioning the a-foken-mazing drum/brass outro from the Cory's keyboard solo. Those 10 seconds are a masterpiece in its own, let alone the whole song

[@aroko789]

Moved to tears. The passion and emotion the musicians have put into this after decades of radio "music." Hats off. Yes and thank you

[@EiriUesugiKun]

I am so happy that Snarky Puppy played this song at their gig in Helsinki. Naturally not THIS exact version, but man it still was something else!

[@chdapa82]

You had the best quote on your original video of this that sums up my experience with this song. When it was over I was pissed off and upset that I would never get to experience this song for this first time ever again. Probably why I’ve watched 50 others react videos to this just to watch someone go through the emotions of seeing it again.

[@heidikelp7329]

Completely amazing!!!😍

[@SpaceG.O.A.T.]

Dude that drummer wrote that entire beat on the plane on the way to the studio and played it for the first time in that video.

[@CygnusVoyager]

Not quite. He didn’t write anything, he learned the songs for the session on the plane ride to the Netherlands.

[@MB-go6uy]

Who all should check out Snarky Puppy's "The Curtain" where they performed live with the Metropole Orktest. It's a 15 minute musical emotional roller coaster, Cory is with them, you will loose your mind but there's 3 other crazy ass solos in addition to his. It might be the best 15 min of music my ears ever heard.

[@Sacred_Silence]

Love seeing a fresh reaction to Snarky Puppy

[@Trapper50cal]

When the horns come in after Cory's solo it's just so sublime.

[@ashebanow]

Bring your cousin back, the two of you together are 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@lawrencecollins7398]

Every musician in that session is so tight, so brilliant. This is among humanity's greatest achievements. Send it to the stars.

[@ii_albatro55_ii24]

Cory Henry got me shaking my head no and yes at the same time bruh. How can anyone be so out of their mind and still know exactly where they’re at? In the count, in the progression…and not even conscious? I’ve never seen him before or Snarky Puppy. Not even an educated jazz fan…but this was so fucking dope. Thank you!!!

[@CribNotes]

There are three star performances in this video. In order.... Larnell Lewis on drums. Cory Henry on keys. And Shaun Martin as music critic. (RIP Shaun!)

[@odamnitssam]

First time reactions to Linus is one of my favorite contents to binge. Especially from people who have played any instrument before

[@deborahhalbert3372]

This is why we ALL played solo, in band, in orchestras. Awesome🔥🔥🔥

[@zombi3907]

Guys the drummer learned the songs on the flight over to Europe and laid that down. Larnell Lewis is a genius.

[@TheKudruggist]

How easy is it to make a mistake behind Cory's solo? The bass drum, piano and bass guitar plucking that syncopated beat. Flawless.

[@moses9647]

Larnell on that kick is ridiculous. The independence is crazy when you consider everything else he's doing

[@jusan7585]

These are the kind of musicians you get when they’ve been playing 3 live gigs or more a week in church since they were 6 years old , as was the case for both Henry and Lewis….

[@ronaldhill7180]

If everyone on this planet could play an instrument like this, life would be beautiful.

[@cristinawoodson5089]

RIP Shaun!!

[@zatoichiMiyamoto]

How can he be dead if his music is pure life?. ❤️

[@Chrisinpommyland]

Never really understood jazz until now! Holy fucking socks down the jockstrap, Batman!!! My lord that was amazing 🤩 Maybe my new fixation. This and Kae Tempest.

[@Pointillax]

Snarky Puppy is essentially music written by Michael League who's on the bass, and alot of the most talented musicians and singers he can find. btw at some point only keys bass and drums know what's happening

[@gokartmozart9430]

You wouldn’t think anyone could cover this but I’ve seen kids younger than some of my drum sticks doing just that. It blows my mind, i definitely cannot play this 😂

[@yokilla4318]

My brother, if you haven't yet, you need to watch Lingus live in Denton TX. Michael, the bassist and composer of all Snarky Puppy music makes improvised directions during Cory's solo, and is absolutely floored by what Cory does. And the transition back to the main groove, especially given how it's totally improvised, is even more impressive. You'll see what I mean. Much love

[@jesmarina]

It is SOOOOOOOOO good! This entire session is just gold!

[@mudbaconvideos]

some random dude gave me the red pill "snarky puppy - lingus" 3 years ago. I'm still here, in the loop, watching reaction videos.

[@HollowGolem]

Saw them live last year. It was magic. Such an energetic show. I think we were the first show where they did this baby as the encore.

[@NK-wy8wp]

Great set up, you showing him great stuff. We all send our friends and family stuff to watch.

[@thomasbutleriii9748]

MrLBoyd- Got a bone to pick with you!! I've been waiting years for you to react to the rest of this album and you never gave us what we need man.. please please put out reactions to the latest album "Empire Central" . There are so many songs on there that will have you feeling the same as this song. Don't leave us hanging out here waiting for more

[@soccerwizard975]

We like it here, Sleeper. We need it all. Maybe throw in Too hot too last and going under.

[@mamaalaska]

This was so fun!

[@Mr.Fi9]

That horn section is INSANE😮😮😮

[@joenorsworthy]

Here I am watching another reaction to this song/piece -- I am with you on that one! RIP Shaun.

[@dogtownczar]

Loved this reaction 👍

[@philipschrantz8402]

The entire band displays effortless mastery. And Corey Henry was touched by the hand of God during that performance. Magical…

[@JimmyNuisance]

I also watch people hearing this for the first time every now and again. It's pretty awesome :D Another one that I seek out reactions of is the live performance of In The Air Tonight by Phil Collins. It's always a treat seeing people's face when he goes up and sits down behind the drums.. And then just plays drums and belts out amazing vocals. Some musical performances gives every new listener goosebumps. Lingus is definitely one of those.

[@TDKBassist]

The funny part is that larnell Lewis, the drummer for we like it here learned all of the music on his plane ride to the studio to record this video and this album. Let that blow your mind for a minute 😅

[@zombi3907]

If you don't know, Cory Henry was a prodigal genius starting at like age 3 in the New York black church and gospel scene. You can find video of him in an adorable suit barely able to reach the pedals and jamming out blues and gospel tunes. He was a formidable talent before he could really talk that well.

[@salathe]

Just finding these Snarky Puppy reactions and loving them ❤. Would love to see a reaction to Nao Yoshioka's Blue Note Japan Tokyo Funk Sessions.

[@christopherjarrett9067]

haha--yes! felt the same need to get my jazz folks to watch and love it.

[@noblehudson10]

If you love this groove, i implore you to ckeck out sungazer! Educators adam neely and shaun crowder absolutely explode in progressive jazz fusion. Its incredible ❤

[@chugrooster2]

This is the Lingus of reaction vids

[@spdcrzy]

Not necessarily one take, but closer to a live album recording. Michael composed the album in essentially real time - sending the band new music almost every night - and worked with the band to arrange the songs during rehearsals with barely a week before recording. THE ENTIRE ALBUM was recorded and filmed in four days of "live in studio with headphones" concerts, and the best versions of each song from each night were chosen to go on the album.

[@jmclen7]

What I love about Cory is all the influences he brings together. Starts off with straight up church organ stuff then goes into Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Joe Zawinul. And he does it all with conviction because that’s the stuff he knows. So dope. It’s one of the best things about Snarky Puppy is how they incorporate church music into their jazz. Gives everything this really uplifting feeling.

[@markdrechsler5660]

Show him some other Snarky Puppy tracks.

[@auracle6184]

The way they bring it back after Cory's solo has me tearing up every time, I don't even know why it just hits

[@mjaye3093]

What a tune!

[@1Ma9iN8tive]

Saw Snarky Puppy play live in Byron Bay this year … epic

[@rk41gator]

This is one of the best live performances I have ever seen or heard. Great solos. Love the funky groove they get. But the keyboard is otherworldly. The only other LIVE performance I have encountered that equals the power and musical energy of this is Phil Collins 'In The Air Tonight' Paris 2004.

[@tylermann9955]

The joy on Cory's face at 11:10 when he knows he's going to incorporate "the lick"... gets me every time.

[@AdamDray]

@mrlboydmusic Have you heard the Lingus alternate takes? kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHnXgXuLiraSjaM kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqfTkptjr7x5jtU

[@neilcreamer8207]

Rodrigo y Gabriela transcribed this, including Cory's solo note for note, and played it on two acoustic guitars. It's worth a listen.

[@torocruz1192]

I am glad to be alive right now. Thank you fellas thank you SNKPP thank you to the most high. 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽✌🏽🇩🇴🇺🇸

[@terryfonz4603]

What the actual What? Outer worldly!!!!

[@00govan00]

You guys need to check out 'What About Me' from this same session. The guitar solo may be Goat.

[@JasonBrossa]

Check out Larnell Lewis the drummer on Drumeo. That's how I found this band. He's amazing. They do a listen to a song without drums and make your own drum performance for it.

[@tonyjohnson1405]

I'm obsessed with this too 😂

[@rad3676]

Great reaction! Next as a trumpet player should be Shodukan,

[@SHdrummerguy08]

17:53 Larnell doing a one-take recording for a piece he learned *on the plane to the gig*

[@j.glas.9322]

Bro if you've never reacted to it, listen to Snarky Puppy featuring Lalah Hathaway Something and watch how she blows them away harmonizing with herself!!!

[@bobroberts2581]

These guest intro videos could go two to three music videos depending on if there’s lyrics to break down and length of the song. Three skinny puppy jams seems about as much breakdown as a Tech N9Ne song, and more time seeing guest reactions is fun. (And more time for ads while you have an invested audience.)

[@VinzClorthokeymasterofGozer]

This was everything I wanted to do in jazz band in college. Corey plays one handed for so long and I never really noticed.

[@bobroberts2581]

This is the song jack black and Kyle Gas heard that made them create Tribute. “this is not the greatest song in the world no, this is just a tribute.”

[@tonyjohnson1405]

Fortunate to have seen them live in Bristol and for the price of 3 beers.. so good

[@HWCWTD]

probably the greatest album ever made

[@lorddreams469]

This entire album is great! Videos for all the songs are on their KZbin channel.

[@blackdogindustries7873]

Also, when you realise that Larnell Lewis, the drummer, learnt the parts for this on the plane on the way to the concert it hits a little different!

[@jracee1]

MrLBoyd, would love to hear your list for top 3 Lingus reactions.