Persona 5 - "Butterfly Kiss" Cover - Jam Session #5 // J-MUSIC Ensemble

Our first rehearsal of "Butterfly Kiss" (Takemi's Clinic Music) from Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 5, composed by Shoji Meguro, and this version arranged by Patrick Bartley.
Takemi is bae... AHEM ERM, ANYWAY, Here's our long-awaited cover of Butterfly Kiss! This one has been in our queue for over a year now, and we're happy to finally do it. It's also surprisingly one of the most difficult tunes we've had to do (pardon the instances of mistakes that may show up)! But this was the first time any of the band has seen the chart, and we did one take immediately after running through it with only 10 minutes left of studio time - so considering that, I'd say they've done a great job!
We love the change in pace this song offers from the songs we normally cover. It opens up even more possibilities for us to, well, be jazz musicians lol. Once again, you hear from Pat on alto and Aaron on guitar, and also, wait for it... a BASS solo (gasp) from our man Brad Miller - the "bass player's bassist". You'll hear all you want to hear from him, nothing flashy, just all groove and nice lines on the low end; but don't be fooled, he's quite experienced, and packs a punch...
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Wooo! After nearly a year, we're finally back with another Persona 5 session, and as you can probably already tell, this one is certainly bigger and better than ever before. While we're still learning and getting better at our production skills, we put a lot of time, effort, and hard work into making this session what it is. We're most notably featuring new guests and collaborations for this one in ways that we've never done before, but most importantly, this session was unique because all of you in the community who've been standing by us no matter what. We couldn't have done this without you. Here's to the future!
Patrick Bartley (@patbartmusic) - Alto Sax
Khrys Williams (@khryswilliams) - Conga
Aaron Shapiro (@aaron.b.shapiro) - Guitar
Matt Wong (@allthewongnotes) - Keyboards
Brad Miller (@bradadammiller) - Electric Bass
JK Kim (@deepfrieddrum) - Drums
Video shot and edited by Patrick Bartley.
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[@JMUSICEnsembleOfficial]

Intense waifu wars in the comments

[@kyrieespayos2580]

It's been two months the takemi empire is winning this one

[@bladeunsheathed]

@@kyrieespayos2580 you spelled kawakami wrong

[@IrvingIV]

So no joke I was like "pick a number 1 to 7" to my friend the other day, because i just beat p5 and wanted to have her randomly pick my ng+ romance option, rather than me picking kawakami again. 1. I accidentally made Takemi number 4 (which in japanese is written similar to die/death) 2. She picked 4. So I am now going from Kawakami to Takemi. Considering the high praise both get, and what I know of their characters from what I already did, I think they are tied for bestgirl status.

[@ion4450]

seriously

[@OiRyo7]

We are here to appreciate goth leggy doctor supremacy

[@danielclark653]

“What’ll it be?” “You have such a serious look on your face” “I think this will work” “Take care”

[@Nelyak_07]

Lmao the amount of likes goes to show that nobody went in to buy stuff.

[@swinnbv2186]

Morning Star I just made do with what I had until the end and then on 12/24 I fused a literally invincible Yoshitsune

[@yuhinnn]

swinnBV I’m jealous

[@navi833]

@@yuhinnn *laughs in omnipotent orb before yoshitsune*

[@kadosho02]

I can hear that sweet doctors voice😊

[@jester8851]

You guys are definitely Phantom Thieves. Cause you just stole my heart. AGAIN.

[@vinsmokeray4230]

FOR REAL?!

[@lived_cruithne2020]

Bruh

[@xUnreachablee]

best girls’ theme mixed with amazingly put together solos- you guys are making me weak.

[@TehDuckOfDoom]

But this is not Makoto's theme.

[@connormcguire5245]

Best girl if you’re thirsty for the SP

[@mattwinward3168]

DuckofDoom Clearly OP miss remembered the theme song, we can forgive them.

[@xtianb7035]

@@TehDuckOfDoom that's not how you spell kawakami either

[@yourhighness1148]

wait best girl Hifumi doesn’t even have a theme :(

[@Cyanjet]

I already use this song as a ringtone for my patients. I would love a studio recording of this to update it!

[@ImORtalRAin718]

That is so cool!! 😁

[@lekhapratap1652]

A man of culture.

[@Ray_Moses]

you are the best doctor

[@subspace2913]

please be my doctor

[@Alpha_beef]

I certainly hope you arent involved in any “clinical trials”

[@RNordine]

2:46 I like how everyone is feeling the massive groove and sync up their heads

[@elite4ever706]

Are you planning on releasing an album of your persona 5 arrangements?

[@adriansugrim]

That would be amazing!!!!

[@hoxtom3663]

would insta-buy.

[@kamalhm-dev]

Yes, Id buy

[@JohnemonSilver]

Yes please

[@ItsAnEd]

Hit up Materia Collective on Twitter, I bet you they'd be down to press this on vinyl or help.

[@AsteriskGamer]

*Song plays* Tae: "Please head to the exam room."

[@namename-ph7bg]

Why do you have such a serious look on your face?

[@mythguard6865]

Take care.

[@DJ-yo9oi]

That....should work.

[@Raddkann]

Oh, did you decide?

[@setk1189]

Is... the drummer using his iphone as a snare mute?

[@Carcosahead]

Lol yes

[@Emxguy99]

who doesn't

[@screwdriver4644]

It’s apparently really good at muting

[@ltran96]

Lots of famous drummers use their wallets. I know that Bernie Purdie does.

[@kebbinator]

@@ltran96 Yes, but your wallet isn't made of glass and worth $1k

[@Kurea47]

Now that's one finger-tapping cover for Shoji Meguro's favorite song out of all the songs he composed for P5. :D “This is my personal favorite track in Persona 5. It starts in a quadruple rather like an irregular meter, then turns into triple meter in the chorus, but while the meter goes back in the bridge the rhythm stays at triple meter. It’s a strange track, but I think that its feminine melody expresses Takemi’s feelings well.”

[@JMUSICEnsembleOfficial]

Huh. "Feminine melody"? Now that's an interesting thought. Where did you find this?

[@Kurea47]

Same place I read that the main instrument used in "Price" is a synthesized version of a west Asiatic tribal instrument called a zurna. :) The "feminine melody" might be a word choice when translating but I believe Shoji Meguro is anthropomorphizing his song to describe the tone he was going for when composing a song for the shady yet alluring back alley doctor. It's a translated interview where Shoji Meguro and Toshiki Konishi share some of their thoughts on each track for Persona 5. I always enjoy reading a composer's insight on what they make. And I certainly did enjoy reading the description in this video and your other covers of P5 songs. Please keep it up! You guys look like you're having a blast in the studio! Here's the link: toofargone.moe/2018/05/09/persona-5-original-soundtrack-composer-comments/

[@fadedsun303]

@@Kurea47 Didn't feel like you answered the question. Where did you find that interview with Shoji Meguro?

[@Kurea47]

In the article of the site I linked, the author who was very kind to translate Shoji Meguro's "soundtrack liner notes" or composer comments, cites his source from a Reddit user who provided the original soundtrack liner notes. "Courtesy of Reddit user Om_Badai, here are the Persona 5 Original Soundtrack liner notes (or composer comments) on each song, translated into English and copied with permission for your reading pleasure. Om_Badai is an Japanese/English translator living in Tokyo who passed the JLPT 1 in 2010. We have edited the translation for readability while aiming to respect both translator and authorial intent." Please read it if you haven't already! It's very interesting and it made me appreciate the soundtrack even more. toofargone.moe/2018/05/09/persona-5-original-soundtrack-composer-comments/

[@rickylovesyou]

@@fadedsun303 erm, he posted the link. ...

[@brandonteng99]

anyone else notice the dropped drumstick at 1:15 . Amazing how the drummer kept the beat feeling so smooth!!

[@CloudyIsle07]

Good thing he seemed to have an extra, lol

[@chefinabottle]

All the times I've watched this and I never noticed

[@Slayer-zv9ho]

so smooth no one noticed haha.

[@munzutai]

1:15 Can we ignore the drummer flicking his stick off screen and talk about that 3:4 polyrhythm? That was so cool

[@Samplespaceification]

3:24 - Bartley could solve all Earth’s problems with that sax solo.

[@eduardomaynez6933]

It's such a great satisfaction watching you guys grow up as musicians and in KZbin as well, I remember the first persona session vids you uploaded and thinking about the little amount of views it had and that you definitely deserve more. I'm glad you have more subs now, you definitely deserve them! Keep this up!! We all admire you a lot :)

[@JMUSICEnsembleOfficial]

We love and appreciate all of you that have been here from the beginning! Y'all keep us going 🙏

[@theancientonez]

J-MUSIC Ensemble best music ever! You guys are so talented like where have you been my whole life?

[@Hush99]

I was super worried about them getting the drum part right, but the man nailed both the actual chart and the sound.

[@Soundwave1900]

Dude, he nailed it like two times better than the original, its insane! He's playing so much more active without breaking the mood he just became my favorite drummer.

[@syaron4273]

Especially the bell ride sound at the chorus part. That 3/4 time in original was really good sounding and he makes it even more catchy.

[@neverinstone]

especially considering the guy dropped his drum stick at some point lmao

[@izakast463]

1:15 when you play the drums too hard

[@obiwaniori9913]

Omg I didnt realize he accidentally threw his drumstick

[@silverasdf2055]

Holy crap I didn't even notice! He didn't miss a beat! Lol it's something I can appreciate because I immediately panic when I drop a stick while performing.

[@benjaminaltube8731]

Are you interested in older women? *"Hell yeah I am"*

[@azyyold]

i saw that stick drop from the drummer xD. Good cover ,as always. Ly guys.

[@MagickjellyMC]

3:38 still gives me chills to this day

[@xandroid001]

The blend of the sax and the guitar on every note is divine.

[@syaron4273]

Came back to this track after 5 years and still amazed how good this recording is. Everybody just do their jobs perfectly in that moment. Every part just feels connected. It is so good that It makes me wanna say “Man, what a good life”

[@bobbypetrelli6844]

I had trouble placing the song and as soon as the sax came in I felt a wave of chill come over me as I immediately remembered.

[@argee_515]

I’m a simple guy. I see Takemi, I click

[@misterturkturkle]

Futaba is best girl, but Takemi is best woman.

[@underware_pr]

Agreed on all points 😩👌

[@namename-ph7bg]

Futaba is more like best imouto but to each their own I guess

[@misterturkturkle]

@@namename-ph7bg no chromo

[@namename-ph7bg]

@@misterturkturkle you know it

[@misterturkturkle]

@@Kyok300 ann is best sis for me. Too ditzy to be really attractive, and its clear she n ryuji belong together

[@Barijoker]

Doctor legs theme song

[@rishir6261]

That is some of the tightest drumming I've ever heard

[@nd4925]

I really felt that when the guitarist did that head shake at the end of 5:18 My man was feeling the music and he absolutely killed it

[@ashleylamar3727]

❤️❤️❤️❤️ honestly, I would visit Takumi just for this song. The drummer is amazing

[@josephsaldivar5040]

jeez this type of music is so addicting, i need more

[@cultofmegamind1826]

Persona 5 sound track

[@cooldebt]

Metagroove album and also The Consouls

[@MiguelAldanotes]

This is one of my favorite songs in the game. The playful rhythm on the turnaround it's so sick!

[@LenxXxRinO2]

i keep coming back to this video ITS SO GOOD

[@brycebrodee8523]

I purposefully take longer at the pharmacy so I can listen to this song for more time.

[@SylphDS]

These drums are amaaaaazing

[@seija8588]

So apparently today KZbin recommendations has given me 3 great finds in Tokyo Active NEETs, Adam Neely and Patrick Bartley/J-Music Ensemble. I haven't had my world rocked this hard in *years* with such an amazing 3-hit combo. Thank you guys for doing what you do.

[@Tsurf]

I know what you mean, more or less the same thing happened here too. Tokyo Active NEETs, these guys, and Moe Shop popped up on my recommended. It's gonna be an awesome weekend!

[@toibonniemedia1894]

Absolutelly love takemi and her song.

[@john_paul]

oooooh baby dr. legs theme song lets GO!!

[@MCSolaireBro]

the moment after 1:14 and just before is awesome, can't stop replaying that

[@Soundwave1900]

Gotta say, the drummer is killing it!

[@BebekMalala]

Romancing takemi was the best decision ever in my playthrough. i mean, who doesnt love that sexy voice when she asked "would you like a thorough examination?"

[@DanRen11]

Man i misss her OG VA so much

[@Ace_CentriC]

@@DanRen11 me too it fits perfectly well sadly shes living in a different state thats why shes been replace by abby strott

[@jasonlobo2350]

Wait she has a different VA? I only played the original P5 so thats why im asking

[@Ace_CentriC]

@@jasonlobo2350 yeah its a new VA

[@GregGarciaHouse]

You want that one?

[@centphilipjumawan4560]

2:46 They be boppin' their heads. And I can't blame them.

[@zamardii12]

The drums in this are just awesome.,

[@zaphyy]

Best girl's theme!

[@crysalistwo189]

1:15 The Drummer’s drumstick flew away but manages to keep playing like a boss.

[@kevinphilips1334]

takemi is bae, indeed

[@ParagonAragon]

Killer solos per usual, gang! 👌🏽💯🔥🔥🔥

[@GGiTheBarbadian]

This has become a favorite channel of mine. Such talent, I'm super in love!

[@RequiemAsoRB]

4 years late, but this is the pinnacle of music, it don’t get better than this tbh

[@Hedge_42]

Oh damn this is super smooth!! Glad this popped up in my recommendations!!!

[@jakegibbons2655]

So inspiring. Y'all's versions of these songs convey so much additional feeling. Anyone who played the games will have their own memories with these tunes, but these stand on their own. I've subscribed, and look forward to whatever you put out next!

[@Cleverconveyence]

god, it just keeps getting better and better.

[@Fitzgibble]

you know it's gonna be good when the video length is your area code feelsgoodman

[@xxjoshuaxxjosh]

such a beautiful cover

[@orangehara]

Having stuck at home and work, this made me feel like actually being in a jazz club. Sounds much better than the pre-record one.

[@eyezfrfx4985]

This song gets better and better everywhere I find it Edit: This is the best one I've found great group of guys you all must be

[@zerotoanime3953]

I cant believe yall did one my favorite songs holy crap

[@aquaAffinity2]

Love these covers, you guys really inspire me musically and its nice seeing people appreciate Japanese soundtrack music as much as I do lol. Hope to see you guys perform live one day!

[@ElRealPetChicken]

The music on persona 5 is big part why I love the game so much ♥

[@AlexColfeo]

I started to play persona a few days ago, and gosh i love the ost

[@Gang3rs]

Takemi's theme is amazing on its own and you remix it and made me fall in love with it (and her) all over again. I am only sad that it this just now popped up on my recommended. she's the best only tied to Kawakami to me

[@Catgirl_Yuri]

I have spent so much time in the clinic I legitimately forgot that this wasn't just a track that would come on when walking around

[@gumelo4011]

Lol u can see the drummer’s phone on the drums Amazing cover as always

[@JMUSICEnsembleOfficial]

It's for the metronome!

[@gumelo4011]

Ohh that makes sense

[@rarecrom]

god, all you guys are so good at what you do! there's so much passion and emotion in all of these. keep up the great work guys, you are a real inspiration to me and countless other people!!

[@richyrich20rr]

Listening to the P5Rs OST and you guys is really making me want to stop looking for a metal band to join and start learning everything there is to jazz ;)

[@polmao]

Ive had the original version of this song as my ringtone for a few years now and dont plan on changing it

[@tyrelllowery2074]

I used to rehearse at smash all the time! Surprised I never heard you in the halls. God I miss NY.

[@vinsmokeray4230]

Mann this and all of Persona 5 songs are awesome !!

[@yoshka1038]

Love it, the P5 covers are my favs for sure :D

[@LuckiSir]

Thanks for doing this cover!! Butterfly Kiss has gotta be my favourite song in the OST :D

[@matthew72]

1:13 watch the drummer in case you missed it, not trying to roast though, I'm genuinely impressed as a drummer I have listened to this like 20 times and only just noticed because somehow never missed a beat. seriously wtf is this magic.

[@arisberriosfontecilla2395]

Dear lord, the sax sound so freaking good. Nothing particularly fancy, yet still so smooth!

[@aaronb.3107]

That Pee-wee Herman guitar solo is great, I love it.

[@sirderpington7704]

everyone's got their jazz face on. NICE.

[@llawliet4351]

I can hear this all day. Thank you! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@ZerkerTF]

With Platina Jazz and J-Music Ensemble... my need for great covers is satisficed

[@zangy3748]

It's brutally relaxing listening to this and sipping some fine coffee. Thanks guys!

[@thomaschen8376]

sax solo was like butter 👌

[@ramasama]

Oh, yes. One of my fav tracks. You guys sound amazing.

[@ECG3485]

I love this cover

[@panickermit9791]

I love all of your covers holy crap you guys are legends

[@canofthunder]

JK Kim really pulling it together on this one. Probably my favorite performance from him so far

[@therealbrentrolland]

You guys sound amazing! Very smooth and great groove. Love that you are all having fun, also. Keep going!

[@bamogzec]

Omg stop, I still haven't recovered from the Price cover

[@dheonix2.0]

Fuuuuckin clean bro. Insanneee chops from the whole crew

[@saltmeister3842]

I would love a cover of Whims of fate from Sae Niijima's palace

[@miketan4778]

fall in love with this wonderful melody

[@leontalula8756]

This was a treat to listen 2 thx guys!

[@KrimsoMusic]

I love this track so much

[@scyldish1908]

2:58 That sweet, sweet lick...

[@brizzyn]

This is such a bop! Thank you as always!

[@みやさん-s6u]

It looks so really fun !!!

[@CrimsonRayne]

This is badass. I feel I'm buying my meds for that tough af fight later tonight

[@nataliameixsell1830]

I'm always so excited when the Persona 5 covers come out cause I love seeing the twists you put on those already amazing themes! Keep up the good work!

[@Bloodierpumpkins]

my favorite one and YOU GUYS made it better. much love gentlemen.

[@daftpvnk]

jeez guys awesome jam

[@suhasks3571]

Every one of these solos are amazing!

[@Cocoelplayer]

I LOVE IT!!💗💗 Such a great work

[@sangheili333]

You guys really need to do Sunset Bridge next

[@fadedsun303]

God damn. You guys are killing it.

[@Tvanon]

Best girl Best theme Best cover