Kamasi Washington - Prologue (Official Music Video)

[@KamasiWashington]

What up y'all!

[@f.demascio1857]

Found out about you feom my son's music teacher @ RCHS. SO GRATEFUL.

[@elponchex]

It's really cool! Reminds me of the song Rada by Pez, In a Good way!

[@Penguin_Wonder]

Love you dude

[@cheriNYCLiveMusic]

I fell in love with your work upon seeing you with @robertglasper at the Blue Note, Kamasi. 👏👏👏👏🙏💕 kzbin.info7zGPiKekMX0?si=-1et0pRSRmMds6wh

[@wexwuthor1776]

❤🤯❤🤯❤🤯

[@SoloMartes]

Like if Kamasi Washington should tour again in 2024.

[@turbo_soggi579]

u got ur wish

[@SatisfiedEdwin]

Facts. Words are powerful

[@museaimelaku4022]

Tour in Europe to please😅

[@BBB8BBB]

bro i wish his band'll visit russia one more time despite current mess

[@warrel7]

and right on time when I'll be in the US😊😊

[@theDutton]

Strap me to a rocket and launch me into the sun, this is what I want to listen to on the way. And give that drummer a raise and a glass of water.

[@nichelle223]

❤

[@Anni.things]

Been barking at all the tramps. But you’re absolutely correct. 🫶💯😌

[@emptysuit]

All Kamasi’s crescendos sound like he’s climbing this impossible hill and says at the top “Now how the hell imma get down!?” only to land as smoothly as he climbed. Just amazing….

[@scubawithatuba]

Well said😂

[@Baribrotzer]

Kamasi Washington - tenor sax, compositions, leader. Patrice Quinn - vocals Dontae Winslow - trumpet Rickey Washington - soprano sax, flute Ryan Porter - trombone Cameron Graves - piano Brandon Coleman - organ and synth (not sure who's on bass, but it's usually been Miles Mosley or Thundercat) Roland Bruner Jr - drums Tony Austin - more drums Allakoi Peete - percussion Kahlil Cummings - more percussion

[@blakedavis6193]

Yeah, but I think this song is a remake of Electro Quarterstaff - The Wolf Shall Inherit the Moon

[@Zandsek]

The original song is from Astor Piazzolla actually!!

[@blakedavis6193]

@@Zandsek wait what’s the song name… been looking for the original 👀

[@Zandsek]

@@blakedavis6193 Prologue - Tango Apasionada

[@KPVIDEONEWS]

AMAZING...... MODERN JAZZ, MODERN DANCE..... EVERYTHING IN ONE PACKAGE.... A GAME CHANGER.... SALUTE

[@antoinettewallace3806]

I can dig it! ❤

[@Ellie-p2l]

These dancers exploded my heart . Such amazing high art. I am repreeved of all this to awaken again.

[@peggy237]

Are you kidding me rn, wow wow wow wow wow, shed some tears at the 6 minute mark, POWERFULL. He is STILL in a league of his own. Incredible.

[@papamilo2671]

That melody was something else bro

[@raymondvanmil]

yeah that melody broke free, and the dancer in the video was in sync with that moment. ❤

[@franzdekelver4012]

Piazzolla

[@peggy237]

@@franzdekelver4012 The musician? What about him?

[@peggy237]

@@franzdekelver4012 oooh you mean the "still in a league of his own", i meant that as in "the best of his generation", obviosly theres other great jazz musicians from the past that absolutely are on his level or arguably exceed him like Coltrane or Davis. I do gotta say tho Piazzolla was a tango musician not a jazz musician, obviosly tangos dna does include jazz, but its def more its own thing.

[@jonylawson73]

I feel blessed at 50 ,I still get excited at new music being released ...fantastic , thanks to kamasi and his amazing band

[@psychedelicspiderproductio201]

I'm 45, and yeah, same here. Lots of good stuff out there, but it doesn't get the attention it deserves.

[@videoaudio3553]

i`m 56 and feel the same

[@michaelkonomos]

Black artistic excellence in every dimension here. The music, the dancing, the cinematography, everything. Really amazing.

[@CBDCProductions]

Why did you feel the need to make it about race? Artistic excellence in every dimension full stop. Racism stops when people stop making things about race whatsoever.

[@christophertracy2807]

@@CBDCProductions I was about to ask the same question. The greatest obstacle that our people come up against is the insistence on inserting race into everything.

[@CBDCProductions]

@@christophertracy2807 Agreed. I mean, I'm not black so I'm not speaking from experience here, but I'm pretty sure the best solution for the black community and for all other minorities too is for everyone to ignore race altogether pretty much.

[@gambasfarkas6147]

He is talking about black culture here

[@CBDCProductions]

@@gambasfarkas6147 The fact that he's black isn't important. He's an amazing artist black/white/yellow/brown.

[@Xzombiehunter]

I’ve been watching this video for days trying to decipher the message/symbolism and so far what I’ve come with is that “prologue” refers to an individual’s life before they make some kind of change that transcends themself. The group dancing at first reminds me of the struggle to find individuality and identity among a crowd of people, the man and woman represent the struggles of building a family or finding a partner, and the act with the people wearing masks almost reminds me of struggling with addictions/abuse. A friend of mine mentioned that it looked as if they were dancing in a public center meant for support groups and the tension buildings until the man who is crawling on his back struggles accompanied by Kamasi’s powerful climax until they final act where each dancer has their own background and moves which could represent breaking through or transcending into a changed individual. I hope I’m on to something, either way this is sooo dope and I love the art here!

[@sleepysonny3]

You are on to something.

[@ApolloSuns]

Thank you for sharing. This is a powerful interpretation and much to think about

[@saam6768]

i just finished watching my first time but there is certainly a lot of symbolism of individuality, yet at the same time, a lot of symbolism of a group identity. a dancing troupe (although dressed and even dancing almost individually), the shot of the band sitting together facing the camera, people looking in the same direction, people being intimate. its a both the things at the same time. the transcending into a changed individual didnt occur to me, but i see that now. is the group also changed? either way, for someone who isnt very visually inclined, this video was quite a positive experience.

[@guardiguard]

Grandiose. Eight minutes out of this world.

[@peggy237]

ALBUM OF THE YEAR INCOMING!!!

[@HEARDIFFERENT]

same thought exactly

[@xyzxi771]

John Coltrane and Miles Davis smiling from Heaven, thank you Kamasi Washington 🏆🏆🏆

[@supmet2]

You really think Miles Davis and John Coltrane would think this is something special? Compare this to what Miles was playing after his quintet recordings or Coltrane recorded on his last 4 recordings. They were light years ahead of this even back then.

[@iamladyblack1188]

@@supmet2Yes!!! They are smiling!!! Not comparing!!! They are smiling and loving him for continuing the legacy they left. Why turn such a beautiful comment into something combative. Sorry you can’t see the beauty in this music and in his creation, but to say that our ancestors aren’t happy!!! How disrespectful. Why would you paint these two giants as somehow disapproving or upset about something so beautiful, even IF he hasn’t reached their level. 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@jamalalqassem5079]

@@supmet2 u aint shit. Kamasi is 100% on their level. u jus a hater.

[@JoePandur]

This is light years away from Coltrane, it will be forgotten in a year; like the previous stuff . . . 🧐

[@subzu2733]

​@@JoePandurno one has forgotten kamasi yet, soooooo

[@sunzu3751]

EMERGENCYY!! NEW KAMASI Y'ALL!!! WEEEWOOOO!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jamalalqassem5079]

My 13 yo son plays Bari, took him to NYC back in October to see Kamasi, Robert, Terrace, Burniss, Justin, Galant, Ebban and Ephraim play at the Blue Note. Best show of our lives, and we been to a lot. Cant wait to see Kamasi in Portland! This new joint is fire

[@ricksaunders]

#ProperParenting!

[@chasityb3022]

Blue ribbon parent

[@jamalalqassem5079]

@@chasityb3022 @ricksaunders kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqa7mZKujdRgnK8si=e3lHaUY7rFDdCPy3 a piece of that night

[@jamalalqassem5079]

@@ricksaunders kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqa7mZKujdRgnK8si=e3lHaUY7rFDdCPy3 part of the night

[@SatisfiedEdwin]

Best 🎷 player of this generation! 🔥

[@yyoshman]

wouldnt say THE best, but he definitely is one of the greatest of modern saxophone and modern jazz artists

[@SatisfiedEdwin]

@@yyoshman who's better than him ?

[@peggy237]

@@yyoshman Who then do you think is the best, personally i think artists like Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah or Matana Roberts aswell as the incredibly unique Colin Stetson are the best of the rest when it comes to modern great saxophone players, but there is only one that clearly stands head and shoulders above all and it is Kamasi.

[@eleanorzissou]

I wonder why you would say so: His tone isn‘t unique, he‘s mostly playing patterns. His solo on this piece isn‘t exactly adventurous or harmonically inventive. What are your thoughts?

[@peggy237]

@@eleanorzissou Well personally i pretty much disagree with everything youve just typed, but to each his own👍.

[@escribindo]

Never heard Piazzolla this way... totally mesmerazing

[@AngelaDunnjenkinsBey]

Love Piazzolla!!!

[@emilygomis5118]

claro!!!

[@mariocastillo8334]

Game recognizes game.

[@passacaglie]

Somewhere, Piazzolla is proud listening to this.

[@eriklauritzen6898]

You have no idea how much I needed this today. This song is so fucking good.

[@brunocfer2]

"Thanks" Mr. Wahington, now i have ascended and can´t get back to my mundane existence. You should be more considerate next time, some of us have to go to work and eat and get stuff done. Everything is bland now.

[@allenberylchase3285]

😂😅😂😅

[@GrahamKolbeins]

Amazing! Love the Astor Piazzolla reference

[@anthonypizzuto645]

If this is the prologue... the album gonna be HUGE! CANNOT WAIT!

[@Natezer]

the track list is on wikipedia... it's the final track lol

[@michallach2021]

I don't think I've ever seen a more impeccable combination of music and visuals. 6 years of waiting for the new proper Kamasi LP, I can't believe it. Around 6 minute mark tears started flowing down my face, that's how incredible this track is. Thank you.

[@Ellie-p2l]

Amazing dancers, exploded like the full earths reach to the fiery heavens. Great beauty there, many thanks.

[@jonfieldsmusic]

ooofff. Come on with it Kamasi!!

[@andreoates8405]

What’s up brother God bless you man good hearing from you. Man can’t wait for the new music. Big fan.💯💕☺️

[@MM-ux7kp]

2:20 they are fuckin movin. Crazy dancin in this vid. Good shyt, dancers

[@dj_spivey_radio]

Another Musical Masterpiece!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@jorgeeduardomartineznieto5329]

this is the perfect combination of soul (not talking about music), art and expression. thank you Kamasi and all the people involved on this.

[@synesthesiac]

Absolutely amazing. That build starting around 4:35 is truly what it's all about. Lookin forward to the return to the road.

[@Julio-fg9if]

Kamasi, this is beautiful. Right up there with ‘Truth’. Much love from a Nicaraguan fan. Had the chance to see you in NYC in 2020 @ Kings Theatre. Hope I see you live again, looking forward to your upcoming album and tour

[@martinianobotti7456]

🇦🇷🇦🇷 I LOVE YOU KAMASI, PLEASE COME BACK TO ARGENTINA AND THANK YOU FOR PLAYING PIAZZOLLA 🇦🇷🇦🇷

[@Zandsek]

THE FEELING!! THIS IS HUMANITY RIGHT HERE !

[@cemegonuts]

YAY! New Kamasi! Love it!... I think Kamasi and (my other fave) Brad Mehldau are the Gods of Modern Jazz!

[@robdiaz3783]

My dude, it's too early for me to be this hyped lol. Loved the track mate, this song feels like a perfect representation of my thought process on any given day.

[@cjbtoday]

Hey Kamasi! I feel like I just found a soulmate in you (not meant in any freaky way). I stumbled across this video from a random search. BANG! AMAZING! Love the vibe 🎷and the production. Keep it coming. Awesome. Glad I found you 🙏

[@johnrobertcorney]

The King is Back!!!

[@IvanAFTD]

Simply out of this world. One of the best live shows I have seen is Kamasi's, I hope to repeat the experience.

[@HEARDIFFERENT]

ALBUM OF THE YEAR INCOMING!!! 2

[@aetheriusnola]

A true modern GOAT. Every time he releases music, it makes me so happy.

[@langambhele0444]

We are living in times were the masses are seeking far and wide.And the artists are constantly reminding us of how great we are .

[@ApolloSuns]

What kind words of praise for the craft

[@sunzu3751]

Holy.... This was incredible... Once again damn near cried to a Kamasi joint; that got so powerful towards the end

[@sunj6s]

i did cry bro

[@bularecordz]

My cousine who is an acoustic engineer sent me this. This is beyond beautiful! That is really as close as you can get musically- making the listener really feel emotions hit really hard. Saw these comments about 6 minutes mark and that is true, this part really hit like a brickwall. Some of the best music I have listened to. Pure awesomeness.

[@FaeFrau]

It's giving me modern Rahsaan Roland Kirk vibes. And the dancing....wooooooooooow. What a gorgeous piece.

[@deaconblair1]

This one sounds like a Street Fighter stage.... I first started listening because of Street Fighter Mas. Love it

[@SatisfiedEdwin]

Same. That street fighter mas captivated me.

[@Zjaguar617]

Bravo amigo, Saludos from , Mexican who loves your music, bravo bravo 👏 ( I’m living in Poland, hope see you here)

[@Tlonius8]

Respect from Colombia, ¡Thank You!.

[@AlexandrosNs]

divine work. greetings from athens great Kamasi

[@emilianogarcia729]

you are the greatest of all time

[@eliasE989]

NEW ALBUM COMING LETS GOOO

[@alanbelo3181]

The return of the King: Kamasi Washington

[@AuggieG]

This was filmed beautifully!!

[@lanadukazupanc7697]

Love from Croatia! ❤ This is trippin brilliant. Hoping to see them live soon.

[@mark_fox_music]

The genius speaks ❤

[@elabatros]

Mesmerizing! Best music video of the year, so far

[@marcelocarneirofranca259]

Vem coisa boa aí 🎉🎶🎵🎼🎵🎵🎶🎶🎵🎼🎵🎶🎶🎵🎼🎵🎶🎵🎼🎶🎶🎵🎵🎼

[@dreadnur8741]

We ready🌹🙏🏽

[@nicolasbohorquez8010]

holy fuck, what did I just heard. This is insane. He's so bacckk

[@MrJurgis14]

yeah... 😌 Kamasi is back on full throttle

[@a1no1x]

Glad to see real artists still exist!

[@przemec]

Damn. I'm speechless

[@csupernature]

Compelling!

[@AZZ-IS]

Oh. Absolutely.

[@bazoodieofficial]

So looking forward to that album, but this music is so much more than an album - an evolution, a journey for us all. Big love from London - missed your last one, so hopefully see you in the UK in 2024.

[@bigmikethevirgo1]

This video is so dope, the instruments the dancing the rhythm everything is just smooth and chill. I’m finna at this to my playlist asap forreal though

[@WompodReviews]

youve done it again kamasi. cant wait for the album.

[@Penguin_Wonder]

I've been waiting this moment so many!!! THIS IS AMAZING

[@bryanferreira9802]

Yessssss, my favorite band is back! Heavy Sun Ra vibes.

[@JustinAngel]

Absolute fire. This lifted me up in a big way today.

[@yagitaffere2295]

Bravoooooo to all the people working on it in at behind the screen.

[@anyerquantum.nuclearrites]

Wow, what a powerful synergy between the music and video!!! so much beauty and talent, what a gift! thanks for the awesomeness Kamasi💝respect and love from Mexico!🌮

[@stilodrom]

the more I listen to it the more I´m getting HOOKED! ... there ain´t no party like a Kamasi Party ´cause a Kamasi Party won´t stop!!!

[@ypure3859]

ABSOLUTE BEAST !!! OF GOOD

[@MechakittenX]

Good to see you back!! I've missed you! So happy to hear new music by you!

[@rdee33]

WOOOOOW this is so huge on so many levels!

[@artistshelleybruce]

STUNNING 😭

[@AmunSun3]

One day when you perform in South Africa I will watch you live. This will do till then.

[@davidcasanovas1083]

A high speed non stop train song. Simply amazing ❤

[@neptunenymph]

By the end of this song I feel like I went through something tough and persevered and made it to the top and am exhausted but glad I made it

[@gregarnold1696]

✊🏿brother Washington stand against the ill wind which blows trash into our path show us a light to follow to our destiny

[@MaurizioMezzatesta]

ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh shit!! New Kamasi!!!

[@HalflingMarquee]

Every time I think the song has reached its peak level of intensity Kamasi took it to an even higher level.

[@_an-aesthete_]

This is Sublime✨ So happy your releasing a new project.. Your music is sustenance to the soul. 'Fearless Movement' 😎

[@turnthonkee]

this shit is AMAZING! you've come so far from The Epic, and that was already the best thing ever! one love from an Irishman 🤜🏻🤛🏾

[@jesskim5220]

he has to be one of the coolest person alive

[@DDechoes87]

Walked away from a show in '22 in bliss, wondering if I'd ever get to see another performance like that... If anything could ever top it... Well. Here we are!

[@volodymyr.brodskyi]

Absolutly stunning! Thank you so much! Waiting full album!

[@krowus3833]

Checked it out becouse fantano metioned it in his new video and ended up crying. Amazing aragment and tension building !!!

[@domaversano764]

This year needs this! Sounds amazing already!

[@nicolasbonilla44]

This track is pure healing. A release for the spirit and energy for life. Thank you Kamasi!

[@ericagerrard2099]

Praise the Jazz Gods and Muses of Dance....the algorithm was extremely good to me today, gifting me this new creativity into my universe... This was masterful and took my breath away ❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

[@huisuhehe]

여전히 너무 좋아요! 뮤직비디오도 멋지고 음악은 말할 것도 없이 최고네요!!!

[@abivc1958]

Entiendes lo caótico del alma. ¡Simplemente, obra maestra! ❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

[@stereobar]

This song is a masterpiece! It's been on repeat and is a highlight of my 'Week 10 playlist'. Fantastic find!

[@elzahir2006]

Great!!!!! Love it so much. Thanks Kamassi, and Miles Mosley and the band. Lovely homage to great Astor Piazzolla, who composed it for a disc with themes (poetry and recited lyrics) written by Jorge Luis Borges. Abrazos from Argentina

[@Frontbackhouse]

Oh my. Oh my. Oh my.

[@j.M_PM]

The future will forever reward work like this. 🙏

[@FinanceAristocracy]

This Song is Incredible. TRULY

[@nguday2003]

LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!!!!! You all make art beautiful!

[@ndolo_y2k]

Transcending ✨

[@danieldelafe959]

Masterful musicianship. The trumpet solo is especially outstanding.