Hiatus Kaiyote - Shaolin Monk Motherfunk

[@rigid.designator]

And this was a fucking sound-check.... you've got to be kidding me.

[@nyahmolineaux1144]

no. are you serious. they are amazing.

[@rigid.designator]

illest soundcheck in recent memory! the engineer must've been groovin haaard

[@mikepostdrums]

From the description: "Hiatus Kaiyote performing unreleased track 'Shaolin Monk Motherfunk' during sound-check at The Workers Club, in Fitzroy, Melbourne."

[@revlo1557]

I have been into this band for about two weeks. And I don't remember ever being so obsessed with a band quite like this one. Rhythm section is mad tight, the dude on keys is something else, and Nai is a gem unlike any other in music right now. MUCH LOVE to this band.

[@McMilesE]

Jose Arevalo Right? I just saw them on Jimmy Kimmel the other night, and now I literally cannot stop listenin

[@goucho1169]

+Miles McKinley they were on jimmy kimmel!!??? i heard about them from prince.

[@japeramalwah9797]

+Jose Arevalo (Revlo) I would sincerely agree with you!! Love this band to life!!! The freedom with music is unmatched

[@troubleinthestreets1980]

Thats about how I feel. Just bought Choose your weapon. Amazing

[@SOP969]

check out the footprint project! They remind me so much of those guys!! Or the other way round ;)

[@ziyanda95]

Arguably one of the most iconic songs ever made

[@Snaz.z.z]

Discovering Hiatus Kaiyote was one of the best things that have ever happened to me , thank God 😪🙏🏾

[@jo0386]

Happy you made it home 😊😊

[@franzdekelver4012]

Just discovered this band, it was a real hiatus in my knowledge, listening all days to their albums and solo work by Nai Palm, great stuff

[@jedfriedland1520]

Nai Palm improved the quality of my life dramatically and rebooted my soul . . .

[@evocostarica23]

people saying her guitar is so silent dont know about the fact that guitars sometimes are supposed to barely make a sound. they just give atmosphere and are the bade to the sound

[@KingBlonde]

They're looking at this from a guitar virtuoso perspective or something, not really soaking in what the music actually is and is trying to convey.

[@Blacklionguitarist]

Less is more, as a musician who's been moving further and further from guitar, tasteful playing speaks more volumes about the caliber of musician than endless flurries of notes

[@daleford9606]

The guitar is capable of so much colour. Whether it’s blistering solos, ethereal textures or one note grooves... It’s all about context.

[@gustafsone]

That's pretty much the life of a rhythm guitar player. If you're doing your job well, you blend in the background. Not every guitar part is meant to be heard prominently, however if you take away the rhythm guitar part, you'll notice it immediately.

[@gianlucamannini3685]

for people who says her guitar is silent: get good headphones/speakers

[@pham4925]

GIVE IT UP FOR THE DRUMMER FOR FUCKS SAKE. This band... wow

[@mattchibi]

I never thought I liked drum solos until I saw them play live this summer. His name is Perrin Moss.

[@videomaster5437]

whoispham LOOOL yeah he does go hard on the drums though

[@halfstep44]

Kenghis I'll never get it why so many people dislike drum solos

[@martintapiaamestica8166]

It's 2021 and this still is awesome AF

[@jorod5816]

2022 too 🙌🏼

[@NeduSaysHi]

2023 too!

[@igotbluesdevils]

2024 babee

[@feliciaparr9795]

Even in 2024❤❤❤❤!

[@clywchief385]

Honestly, I think this is better than the album version.

[@PECHxWU]

Neel Surti i agree

[@timetowatchstuff3737]

Yup, defs

[@franciscowboy]

For sure

[@keathmueller7969]

Word

[@BokinTent]

Only thing missing is backing vocals 1:33

[@slady7072]

Nai Palm & Esperanza officially raised the bar. No turning back🔥🔥🔥

[@ibelieveinsound]

that groove switchback at 2:19... whoo-ee

[@leocadie0]

I'm dying everytime

[@vikelement]

Ive been clicking from video to video, they literally do not have a below standard song...real quality!

[@patrickmartinschouteten6027]

Thank you Hiatus for bringing real music to the lives of everyone Down Under and all over the world. BIG love

[@UncoolAdam]

I am a musical facist. These guys can be in my new world

[@manzanillita]

i wish they had added the back vocals in the album version like it's done here. i think it meshes with her voice wonderfully but also gives like a deeper feel to the song.

[@palacoralie]

Are you kidding me? The album version has, probably, the most amazing vocal blend. Fucking awesome.

[@manzanillita]

i have 0 music background, so I said that just from what i could perceive. Not saying the one in the album isn't awesome, but this was a nice different feel.

[@baseballgreat44]

This blew my mind live. If any of you can see them in concert, DO IT.

[@sauceysinister7924]

I'm still not sick of this song. I bet I hear it at least once a day on my playlists.

[@zuriamalva]

USA and México, london, japan and all the world need to know your music guys

[@capricelove700]

Whoa! Where has THIS song been all my life?!?!

[@cd6356]

Yes,thinking the same🤩😂

[@patreekotime4578]

Im so late this song has kids in 2nd grade and I want to know the same thing.

[@NotTheLuckyOne]

I could listen to her all day

[@debbiedrake1692]

Kara Hurley I do, all day every day

[@catolisadwfg]

that one backup singers voice complements hers so well. it gets me. i love all the crazy beat changes i could listen to this for a day straight and not even realise it had repeated 200 times.

[@EffDinero8]

Nai Palm is the truth!!!

[@patriciaberry7509]

Oh my goodness, I LOVE this band, they're the mofo bomb; still rocking them in 2020 and 4ever!!

[@arunthebuffoon4554]

I heard this album years ago, but this is my first time hearing this live version of this track. Something about the way she sang "to be strung to yours.. almighty dot to dot" is so awesome(1:35) I wish was in the official track!

[@AngelaShortt]

Wow...my youngest daughter asked me to watch this video, and I'm glad she did. An amazing performance!

[@donnydarko7624]

They are playing here in Minneapolis Minnesota this coming friday

[@3rdeyevisualizations207]

Here we have the manifestation of what a steady diet of 60's and 70's soul / fusion will evoke. So as a self proclaimed 'Music purist', i can assure you that HK is Music at it's purist (far beyond eclectic) Q: can you dig it? A: dig it, I can!

[@donnydarko7624]

Sho nuff!

[@siphosihlemthethwa]

Love from South Africa! Obsessed with the band 🥰

[@gilbertcaine9227]

I was on tiny desk and some one mention this group man i am.hooked.

[@The54mm]

Why cant we get real music like this on the Radio? This is a great example of true musical artist. Get work!!!!!! keep it coming!

[@benjaminvelizbarra8092]

encontrar bandas asi me pone feliz

[@Svar6459]

Acabo de descubrirla, no sabés lo feliz que estoy

[@Girlforaction]

this is what should be playing on the radio and not the same 5-10 crappy songs over and over again. I wish you guys the best of luck.

[@valmorales2693]

TE AMO

[@SweetaThanIceCream]

KILLED IT!!! This is the perfect blend of electric, r&b, jazz, hip-hop, soul, and funk... forever a fan

[@utadaaah8350]

As I dive deeper into their songs I'm captivated by how more and more mind blowing they become! I'm speechless!!! I LOVE YALL!

[@Gongasoso]

2:18 was the last time I believed in my musical expectations. I've been a very happy skeptic ever since.

[@debbiedrake1692]

Gongasoso dude! You said what I felt and feel! I like to be challenged musically

[@slop123456789]

cant believe i just discovered these guys

[@noelleking4271]

this comment aged well

[@danielduenez714]

She's the crown jewel of Aussie singers sorry Olivia,Kylie,men at work,Brian Johnson, in excess the best,much luv from America

[@R083r7n4m83r]

Hands down one of THE BEST live set bands out... I'd definitely see them live...

[@ShreadsEBS]

I listen to this jam every morning at work. LOVE IT.

[@joannestazio4495]

Thank you bass player for taking us in and bringing us out, and everything in- between.

[@zj4770]

Please never stop making music

[@arcegajuanjos]

never had this much goosebumps from a song before.

[@dos_mas_805]

One of my favorites from you guys. That part from 2:05-2:20 always reminded me of a Mr. Bungle tune.

[@AGirlCalledNicole]

Come to D.C.!!!

[@joshoogervorst]

Most definitely the most exciting band I've seen on North Sea Jazz this year! Let's hope you guys will get loads of listeners... Rock on!

[@gustavomarques9031]

Come to brazil, São Paulo, please!!

[@Mattsy_Cline]

This band has so much street grease on it. Love it!

[@JuJu-DnC22]

My TV was on mute in the background to my laptop and I looked up n saw Nai Palm being interviewed and I Kinda liked her style so Up came the sound and OMFG. I can't believe I haven't heard their music before. Shame on me I'm an Aussie too. I can't quite put my finger on their style and that's OK because I believe REAL talent can't be pigeon holed.

[@JamesJohnsonthe4th]

Oh man, I hope this and Jekyll get released eventually. So good!!

[@restlesssoul84]

Ten years later, stills sounds so fresh!

[@pequenoreptiliano]

9TH WONDER, THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@chemicalrose747]

That baseline in the intro along with the guitar riff. I really love the first minute of this song.

[@The54mm]

No Doubt! That beat change just blew my mind.

[@mr.dikkens]

Love you guys!! Such awesome fusion of funk hiphop jazz and whatnot! Will be checking you guys at NorthSeaJazzFestival tonight, excited!

[@zoedejong6527]

Intro] Follow my love, follow my love [Chorus] Drop into, drop into Drop into this or I’ll be swinging it solo Drop into this, drop into this Drop into this or I'll be swinging it solo [Verse 1] The lines on your palm cry out to be cloaked With the steady compass of my own My constellations burn to be strung to yours Almighty dot to dot [Chorus] So drop into this, so drop into this So drop into this or I’ll be swinging it solo So drop into this, honey help me swim right through this So drop into this or I'll be swinging it solo [Verse 2] In this heat don’t doubt, I own the hour White ocher shower Howling as it falls to find the form Of dust once more In this heat don’t doubt, I own the hour White ochre shower Howling as it falls to find the form Of dust once more In this heat don’t doubt, I own the hour White ochre shower Howling as it falls to find the form Of dust once more [Bridge] As time fleets, don’t tire, your hands in mine As time fleets, don’t tire, your hands in mine As time fleets, don’t tire, your hands in mine As time fleets, don’t tire, your hands in mine [Chorus] So drop into this, so drop into this So drop into this or I’ll be swinging it solo So drop into this, honey help me swim right through this So drop into this or I'll be swinging it solo

[@tavaivasmi]

she is enigma charisma grace amazing talent and pure coolness all in one package. i love nai palm!!!

[@seanmchugh3970]

Such an insane song to listen to live! I cannot wait for the album on 5/4!

[@mindcontro]

i cant get this song out of my head. astonishing. the lead singer and the male backup singer's voices match perfectly

[@jonofmadisons]

MANNNNN killing it. and nai palm's voice got me feeeling all sorts of ways. What better musicans to work with...they keep it tight.

[@nts4906]

I just keep injecting this music into my veins. Cannot get enough.

[@nts4906]

Still not enough,

[@Divatologist]

I am like totally obsessed with this song! I hope it will be on the next album! Love you Guys!!!

[@phinixblahk6603]

Epic band win!!! 70s quality !

[@lpratt1000]

I love this group!

[@BoyProdigyX]

PLEASE come back to Philly!! I found out about you guys like 5 minutes after you left! And am totally addicted to this groove.

[@JuancaBriceno]

Awesome experience you guys gifted us here in Brooklyn, NY. Took some time to give you props for that show but damn you guys are good! It's been a while since I enjoyed a show like yours. Much love, long live Hiatus and hope to see you back in NYC.

[@lovesupreme81]

So much love to you from California, USA for the tremendous blessings you all bring to this world. How beautiful to be on the other side of the planet yet so connected. You are a gift.

[@sashesoto114]

madre mia , a cabo de encontrarlos y los amo , alguien me recomienda mas canciones de este genero ¡¡ plis

[@IlshatShavaliev]

On repeat like 100500 times!

[@sky83676]

This is the kind of music that needs to be discovered! These guys are amazing.

[@jrabai]

The music speaks for itself... I can feel the soul in every bar . Keep it going ,,,

[@marcobuijsman9060]

Have a nice funky day everyone

[@marcsmith8238]

your music lifts my spirits to the stratosphere!!!

[@Luttibelle]

This is KILLER!! LOVE it!!

[@Jowannabe]

I love the guy in the synthesizers. I like to play a lot like that with my delays too. Amazing performance.

[@devbrico24]

The sound mixtures is priceless! I can listen to this record all day!

[@cyberpsych1]

DAMN!!! That gaze she gives the camera at 3:07 is what it's all about!!! :-)

[@simpleduple]

i was planning on using this as background music for essay writing. but then i couldnt take my eyes off of their beautiful expressions. ahhhh

[@nathanrenney1041]

I have this problem - I think 'I'll listen to some Hiatus' ... then I fire up KZbin (Bad move). Still here watching, 4th vid :/

[@acrhcpaule]

Same situation right now, right here! I love it!

[@musicnerd225488]

I LOVE YOU GUYS!! Keep making music! Greetings from a trombonist in Jersey!!!

[@MozaikmusikDe]

4:11 just wait for it! Perfect.

[@kennyl2419]

She and they are great!

[@sheila2139]

Can you play on Tiny desk pleaseeeee, would be really nice!

[@19thbtw55]

That aged so well

[@MGEagle92]

Love these guys and Little Dragon, and I'm gonna look up Smoke City and Herbie Hancock because you said that.

[@theblueflashinglight]

The sudden beat at 2:20 is so eargasmic. I've been replaying it 10 times

[@leocadie0]

So f*ing same !!!!!

[@jesseshepard2324]

I love the in front of the beat feel they've got going on in this track

[@Zedubass]

Banda incrível.

[@harmonie2121]

I need you to tour the states. Been listening to your music all day. I'm in love with your sound!

[@ednarasimoes8075]

This is so good song!!!

[@superflua5425]

I do really love this band, they´re not from this planet... Simon "Goldfingers", ohhh babe.... your sounds make me fly!!

[@debbiedrake1692]

Super Flua I must agree. Simon is a beast, an alien, an enigma. But honestly, ALL of them are.

[@dostorres198]

¡Me encantan en niveles que ni se imaginan! Besos desde México.

[@paulopereira299]

i dream of the day i find a group of guys like this to start a band

[@missjoe1877]

amazing

[@bennettchelsey]

These guys need to be rocking this AROUND THE WORLD. And agreed on the change at 2:19 ! holy fabulousness

[@Chocoleid]

Esto es música y creatividad de alta vibración.

[@garysmith3173]

Just beautiful.

[@marawecker]

I cannot believe how GREAT you are.

[@JasdaBarbie]

You guys need to come to Cincinnati,Oh. Nuff said! Too effin dope! I cant take it.

[@nellerman1]

MAGNIFICENT......... LOVE THESE KAT'Z...

[@raptorattack]

nai palm - you have a voice to match erykah badu and india arie. hauntingly beautiful and soulful

[@metrobeatzoldschool8136]

Love this band!!

[@kamara28]

This song makes my heart smile.

[@mzamn92]

oh my gosh! I am in love. They are sooo good. Why haven't I heard of them before now? They are simply amazing.