is this the most satisfying chord progression

[@westminsterabbey.6916]

Love that nostalgic early Pixar/cozy 90s movie jazz at the beginning 🤌

[@user-of7jx8fn8q]

Reminds me of When She loved me from Toy Story!

[@infinitesquarez]

This is blatant Randy Newman erasure!

[@clementg35]

Yeah, Randy Newman

[@whatzittooyah]

Yes!!!!!!

[@quickform2264]

Bruce Hornsby

[@zaphyy]

This sounds like a demo track on one of those Yamaha keyboards. I mean that in the best way, those demo tracks went so hard

[@jakobayers]

YESS Ik exactly what you’re talking about and it makes me very happy to see someone else appreciating the masterpieces that I forgot about 🌞

[@Hamppzah]

YES, perfectly described in a funny way

[@ZoZoZoeee]

I think i just discovered the sound of my childhood. my mom used to teach piano in a yamaha music school, and i would play around the keyboards, following along the demo tracks. Also, one of her fave tracks, and my favourite piece that i would always ask her to play for me is Kei’s song by David Benoit. I guess i have a type

[@KermRiv]

Japanese always go hard on thier music

[@pikachuchujelly7628]

Anyone remember canyon.mid from Windows 98? Same vibe as that.

[@Kabooomof]

This song feels like waking up on saturday morning but still feeling a little sleepy and you have to clean your house. Despite it being difficult, you still manage to do it

[@michaelbarker6460]

Oh damn, that's actually a perfect description lol

[@bird5119]

This is the first time actually am admiring how we can communicate sensations like this with combinations of 26 letters and how we space them out.

[@matsvanderaa4382]

@@bird5119 Are you high by any chance?

[@MBever76]

Lol, what?!!?? ☠️

[@christianberg8128]

You sir, have a way with words. My hat is off to you

[@glenndperson1208]

Hey George, thanks for posting this. Rest in Power Shaun.

[@GeneralKenobi69420]

Imagine hearing this live in a cozy jazz cafe while it's snowing outside

[@Kj_Gamer2614]

I hate snow so that would be hell, I’d rather it be a beautiful sunny day and the jazz cafe has a little outdoor section where the music is

[@EnheTook50Benadryl]

whats snow 🇻🇪

[@SamiLB_]

This is way more of a 10-11 am saturday in may.

[@ZMaine]

I've always heard this song going back and forth between 3/4 and 6/8, definitely one of my favorites

[@Yakushii]

Same here. But I feel that counting 3/4 is so much more satisfying. Because by counting the beat slow, the upbeats seem more accented.

[@seheyt]

I hear it in 4/4 vs 12/8 depending on whether you like tuplets or not. Here's a side-by-side comparison of notation ms 15-17 - I think both my options are clearly clearer than the video notation i.imgur.com/7YIrBjG.png

[@jsswift87]

hmm def not 6/8 there is quadruple subdivion throughout

[@ZMaine]

@@jsswift87 unless we see written sheet music from the composer, it's all up to our own interpretation. You can have subdivisions in compound meter just as easily as you can have many triplets in 4/4 (like the Shuffle style).

[@seheyt]

@@jsswift87 The point is that it depends on the perception. Did you see the comparison image I made? I clearly hear a triple subdisivion throughout :)

[@jonaskchr]

It's such a great tune! Thanks for this transcription! Rest in peace, Shaun Martin🕊

[@inventorsam]

0:00 you are having a great dream 0:22 you wake up 0:29 you realize that it’s a snow day and you don’t have to go to school 0:41 you hop out of bed and get your snow suit on 0:55 you walk outside and no one else is there, no footprints and you have it all to yourself, so peaceful 1:07 you run down the street happily 1:23 you get back to your house and enjoy some hot cocoa by the fire looking out at the sparkling bright snow outside.

[@Youtuberfrfr]

Great comment. Thank you for this

[@lealingenbass]

Wonderful comment! That's a beautiful example of how music writes stories and creates pictures in your head.

[@potentiallycatastrophic]

Bro made me teary lol :)

[@vedprakashnautiyal]

This could be a great music video story......very nice

[@chinagozinwankwo5140]

This! This is the exact feeling

[@MrMakkarone]

Yeeh finally! This is a song I will never forget it was my favourite song once. It has one of the best melodies I ever heard! I mean how can a beginning already be so beautiful :) A friend transcriped it once for me and gave it to me as a birthday present. I really appreciated that and it was such a fun to check it out. But I never really got it cause my piano skills are limited ... Anyway, I had the privilege to taste the melody by my own ;D

[@Hilko26]

If you like that chord progression at the beginning you'll like Pat Metheny's "James"

[@samuel_piper23]

I was thinking of James too when I heard this

[@raphtx]

Exactly ! Thanks Pat :p

[@toby0617]

Same!!

[@dougdrazga4461]

They drop it in at the end. I'm glad you mentioned that tune; I was going crazy trying to remember the name of that one.

[@yummors633]

Legend, Rip Shaun

[@nirajmehta6424]

i love an ensemble with two drummers. shaun martin is great as always.

[@Majesticsuperlamb]

RIP Shaun Martin 🙏🙏

[@tackontitan]

I feel like i should be starting a 90s-era style adventure through the woods or jungle or something. This gives me big nickelodeon intro vibes and I absolutely love it

[@2drolly]

Omg, so happy you did this song for one of your videos! My mind was positively blown when I first heard I heard. It almost feels ALIVE, as if you're feeling the music physically. So this was great to see (and for more people to get to know his music, the whole album is incredible) ! Keep up the amazing work you do!

[@Mag_Nus32]

This is probably the number 1 most frequently recommended song on my spotify for the last couple of years. No matter what playlist you go for, this is in it. Not a complaint!

[@sound5cap3gaming39]

I PLAY THIS EVERY SUNDAY MORNING WARMING UP BEFORE CHURCH STARTS 🔥🔥🔥 i played it in college for my friend’s drum recital (we were in the rhythm section for jazz band together) and i even still have the official sheet music somewhere!

[@goatmilk5144]

the chords sound very similar to "oh give thanks"

[@cptkirkpyro5656]

the beginning feels like something Randy Newman would do.

[@ImAnBoosterBaby]

Or Dave Grusin

[@neodym1337]

@@ImAnBoosterBaby Definitely feeling Grusin on this one. Also Yellowjackets

[@WeeMando101]

Its a crime to not include the ending which just builds upon the chord structure and doing it in like 5 different keys, its just so fun to listen to

[@jerrykwan150]

George how are you this late to the show? I discovered this around my senior year in high school and that was still late at like 5 years ago! Regardless, I'm so glad you decided to transcribe this song, it's such a comforting groove, I imagine it like the day after a rainy season when the sky is clear, the sun is out, and it's cool without being cold outside. Really a breath of fresh air and a fantastic album.

[@classydays43]

New York Cops at the beginning of a Christmas movie:

[@notRichiee]

It is, love this song so much, its been one of the most important parts of my playlist for a long time :D

[@ragtimerevival1735]

Obviously this is a awesome progression. But anybody notice the kick drum at 1:26? What a nice touch

[@nathankhan9199]

rip to shaun martin.

[@electronicperformer1]

The brief descending chord melody, he plays a few times reminds me of the Blackbird chord changes

[@fioswireless2888]

This is one of my favorites of all time!

[@wanoumars]

Thank you for your outstanding work, and making me discover this artist and song!

[@oservoasafe]

man i love lead synths so much

[@emmbeesea]

This the best kind of instrumental driving music.

[@myclikes]

I was just thinking that!

[@XxMETALJAREDxX]

I was wondering when I’d see this. Wasn’t sure if I’d see it on your channel or on TG’s channel. I’m glad you put this up.

[@mkwilson1394]

Now, your local forecast on the 8s.

[@NuriBaram]

Thank you for introducing me such a wonderful song

[@panchoburgos1293]

Love it! It's a tribute to Yellow Jackets and Pat Metheny's "James"! (The main theme seems like a direct quote in the same key and all!)

[@daytube]

Ahh! I was definitely picking up that "James" theme in the melody!

[@pbj1609]

The end of a really good animated film be like:

[@piemann5936]

0:08 Reminds me of a name maned Aick Rastley

[@Marunius]

Been listening to this for years, Shaun Martin rules :)

[@TunaFish556]

when you start editing your house in sims 3

[@jnm92]

Only knew this guy from wanting to quit his job during a Cory Henry solo but holy damn this is good

[@andybaldman]

That yellow jacket has got a little blackbird in it.

[@InventorZahran]

And a little Bohemian Rhapsody...

[@ThatOneDude1308]

This song is like Plini but if he was predominantly a pianist!! Love it!!

[@IdleVillager]

I came here to see if anyone else felt the Plini energy :)

[@kwamenahazel2006]

Absolutely splendid

[@iamernieg]

The great Shaun Martin! I love this song!!!

[@yonatanmoritz]

This song is such a nostalgia trip for me. First heard it 6 years ago.

[@Glee73]

Rest in peace shaun. Definitely missed.

[@The_Tsukuyomi]

I downloaded this and it is now one of my favorites to play

[@spinblackcircles]

Reminds me melodically of something Bela Fleck & The Flecktones wrote in the 90’s.

[@JaesNSC]

Not to forget the chords.. But the mixing of that bass and kick is so, so, so tasty

[@velyks5397]

This sounds like The Sims or Simcity background music. Amazing.

[@thebenevolentsun6575]

Its weird how jazz musicians can go from playing the most intense mind-blowing music to borderline Nintendo menu music.

[@octaviocgsa]

Sounds like the into to Alf. Love it.

[@schbwp]

rip legend

[@zeppelin695]

This whole album is fantastic!

[@Booneface]

Who is this? And what is the album name?

[@zeppelin695]

@@Booneface 7 Summers by Shaun Martin. He is one of the many Snarky Puppy keyboard players.

[@iaial0]

Also known as the guy who facepalmed during Cory Henry's solo lol. I instantly recognized him for that, but I knew he's an S tier keyboardist on his own right

[@Feelinggrapeofficial_]

I love the yellow jackets and it sounds just like it. Similar vibe to spirit of the west or sth

[@hepphepps8356]

In the "Most satisfying chord progression" debate, I would want to add the "Chorus" in Jaco's "Three views of a secret", the F#m, G#m, Am, B7b9 etc. thing. The whole song, really. Just very modern, melodic, fantastic lines, and ear twisting ambiguity in the harmonic progression. And yeah, for this one video, nice variation on "James". Nice song.

[@jdguitar1040]

Yup. James: 1:22 to 1:25 is where it's most overt to my ear (it's in the intro too). Same key as well. Not a slight on this piece, though. It's absolutely awesome and though there's basically that James quote in there, it's not at all derivative, imo. For me, it's got a kinda Blade Fellowship vibe goin' on; if Fellowship was smoothed out a bit ;)

[@erictseitz]

Dunno about the most satisfying “chord progression”, but still a GREAT groove

[@okuhleminyi8143]

The solos later on in the song are just *chef’s kiss*

[@ElijahRock92]

Those of us who have been exposed, immersed, and/or grew up on gospel music know that this chord progression is very prevalent in the black church. I'm glad to see Sean exposing it to those who might not ever be exposed to black American gospel music.

[@soundproductionandadvice]

Beautiful.

[@russelljackman1413]

Wow...! I LOVED that!!! Thank you!

[@ili626]

I like the Momentous Institute t-shirt. Lots of positive love vibes here

[@dr.oobleck2317]

this has a kind of bill wurtz sound to it, love it

[@mr.mephitis2492]

I'm seeing some Vince Guiraldi influence in this.

[@ProfessorPlusGut]

Wow this one is really good

[@Christoph.1]

George. I’m a fan Nicely done

[@joshandallo2170]

It really feels like it comes from a gospel song. That's just my feeling of it. Love it!

[@benjaminkenobi21]

Most good R&B these days has its roots in gospel...... which is possibly the most underrated musical genre of all f@cking time. And I don't even give a shit about church.

[@sehyunjun251]

Shawn Martin works with Kirk Franklin, who is a very famous gospel artist.

[@krissysprayers2537]

"Oh Give Thanks Unto the Lord" is the song.

[@dariusgoh5314]

I only recognise this guy from his stank faces in the Lingus MV

[@Whiteythereaper]

As soon as that synth comes in it gets the vibe of a credits theme to a good Sonic game lmao

[@sophroniel]

Some core childhood memory has just been unlocked

[@calamari2254]

The positive affirmation of having a song you already listen to appear on this channel

[@threethrushes]

Bach and Bruckner - kings of satisfying chord progression.

[@StumbleBoy]

What a vibe!

[@shawnfurl4854]

Kinda makes me think of Wii Sports Resort or Randy Newman Pixar themes

[@isaaccole5968]

Managed to capture the sounds of a catherdral, jazz, funk, nintendo, and a neon city at dawn

[@Christoph.1]

Wait…..don’t stop!! I need more

[@ollexplus]

📸🤨

[@konterkariert_konterkariert]

One part sounds just like James by pat Metheney

[@chrisk7150]

If you liked the yellow jacket I also suggest "Ready Wednesday" or "The Rush" by Bill Laurance.

[@cooldebt]

At one stage I was addicted to Ready Wednesday 😊

[@alexTillery]

this is the kind of thing that makes me feel like the luckiest person in the world just to have hearing

[@cimonnalbantidis8668]

RIP shaun martin

[@38zech]

hey isnt the melody from 1:21 based on some gospel tune. someone mentioned it to mean a year or so ago and ive been trying to figure this out

[@jaylenjackson2403]

😁 It sure is! Sounds almost exactly like “Oh give thanks”, I’m not too sure who actually makes the song (oh give thanks) because it’s a kinda a worship song and so sooo many different choirs sing it, but if you just search up “Oh Give Thanks Unto The Lord For He Is Good” and click on the first result you should find it 😁👍🏾

[@jkern7787]

It reminds me a ton of Ted Lasso, actually.

[@Brandywine53]

Deinitely some randy newman meets jazz vibes here. I dig it.

[@maxthomson11]

well that was fucking awesome

[@jaythontan5847]

its awesome

[@jaythontan5847]

very upbeat but like familliar

[@jaythontan5847]

like nintendo-ish

[@ho2814]

Percussion makes it feel like that old recording of Birdland

[@potato4481]

Love it!

[@GorbyP]

Imagine walking into a room with this paying and your father's dead body is hanging from a belt tied to a ceiling fan

[@Marco-bh9im]

reminds me of a tv show, a few of them actually.

[@tmarbut]

That was great. Howwever, I would like to put forth Billy Preston's "Something from Nothing" as the most satisfying chord progression. What a genius he was. Edit: if not a close second to "Just the Two of Us", obviously.

[@JoeyBongas]

Nothing from nothing? : ^)

[@tmarbut]

@@JoeyBongas uuuh yeah, that one!

[@zackmash851]

i wonder if michael league ever met his parents

[@ajwpdx]

Beautiful! The name of this track has to be a nod to Russell Ferrante and the Yellowjackets, right? If you are digging the sound, I think you would be into Club Nocturne by the Yellowjackets, particularly track 1, 2, and 7.

[@vittafra]

To me this song has always a "Charlie Brown and Snoopy" feeling. . Or a sleepy summer afternoon on some grass field full of flowers and bees

[@rohankothari9785]

George have my kids

[@nathantang9964]

What song does bars 51-52 at 1:22 sound like? I swear it sounds like another jazz song that I love

[@danieldavid4096]

Can you also look at James by Pat Metheny? Shares a lot of the same chord structures.

[@benilaria4166]

Little lick of Africa by D'Angelo in there - anyone else hear? Phrase repeats but first heard at 0:32

[@rikabernar]

That's so beautiful😮❤

[@nonscarybugs]

yes

[@Insanitariality7433]

Yes

[@FzLPxL]

theme song of the spring season in a farming game

[@rohankothari9785]

Dai da woah