Kate | Ben Folds Five | funk cover ft. Maiya Sykes & BEN FOLDS!!

[@paddobs]

I was so impressed by Maiya's singing that it took me a solid 40 seconds to realise Ben Folds was on the keys.

[@la108293]

Me too!

[@yengwishesyouagreatday860]

Same! I didnt notice the title as well lol

[@fred9222]

Lol awesome

[@fredm8621]

AND Harry Connick Jr on the guitar?

[@MrIanMason]

Yes me too!

[@FlorianFahrenberger]

The fact that Ben Folds will be there and jump in on turning one of his songs around and change it completely tells you so much about what a cool composer he must be. Great cover of a great song!

[@ScaryPockets]

He’s the besssssst

[@zedlicious]

Awwwww mannnn that was soooo sweet Like CrAzY pLaY it ten TImEs SaWEeEeeT. Great combo

[@Kirarak]

It must be like 10 years Jack and Nataly recorded a song with him. I remember it like it was yesterday

[@mollymason9182]

I just about DIED when I realized he was in this video! Not so mention this cover of his song turned out SOOO sick. Loved it!!

[@bothquickanddead]

As a long-time BFF fan, I love this cover - the only thing I feel like it's missing is those sweet backup harmonies. Oh, and I'm not sure about the joker they have soloing on keys - maybe replace that guy.

[@GeoMohammedHassanTheBlogger]

Hey, it turned that "the joker who soloing" is Ben Fold himself!

[@roswell_that_ended_poorly]

@@GeoMohammedHassanTheBlogger look up the definition of sarcasm

[@richieammons-vo2001]

the background vocals on the original are the best part. but this is super dope

[@ceegers]

Oh you know, casual Ben Folds appearance. He just showed up, we let him play.

[@liamsmith5013]

He wasn’t invited, just warped into the room, summoned by the groove

[@hatben]

Ben Folds was actually featured in Ryan Lerman's (guitarist in this video) song Do With You which Vulfpeck covered as Baby I Don't Know

[@robrob1723]

A Ben Folds appearance is never casual

[@antoniofranciscodasilva6668]

Lol

[@benmopiano]

Y’all know this is a Ben Folds original right? Lmao

[@iamchillytoy]

Ladies and gents, Tamir Barzilay on the drums! such groove and command over his instruments 💪

[@jonatanrk]

Not gonna lie - I came for Ben Folds... but 4 mins later subscribed to Scary Pockets and about to find every video on KZbin with Maiya Sykes. After I play this another five times, of course.

[@AsKaty]

Can't stop playing it it's just all that

[@assburg]

Can we give it up to the sound engineer for this absolutely clean mix?

[@TheBigburcie]

The funk face extreme zoom at 2:08 was a great touch. Why am I not surprised that Ben would be down to funkify one of his own songs?

[@strandedmusicians]

It was a great funk face, but I also think it was an "oh shit we're playing the bridge now" face

[@gustafsone]

Ok, I've only listened to this one 5 times so far but I think it might be my favorite so far. I mean, there are so many great covers you guys have done, but you not only picked one of my favorite Ben Folds Five songs, you actually got the man himself to come and play keys for you! What?!

[@shanefiddle]

I came down here to write something about the same. WOW! Ok, I'm off to watch it again. I will be very surprised if this track does not hit millions of views in short order.

[@paragrim8787]

HOLY SHIT THIS IS THE BEST TIMELINE

[@joecollier8924]

One of my favorite Ben Folds songs! Love that he is tickling the ivory on this one as well! Love these videos along with the fantastic musicianship!

[@PhatTrumpet2]

Maiya is such a force. This cover is next level. That is all.

[@samsunguser3438]

I don't know but she sure sings like she's Kate! Much applause to this excellent combination of gloriously uplifting vocals and eye locking, finger snapping, hip popping, toe tapping, mood rocking, hands clapping musical accompaniment!

[@nuala3732]

I could not have clicked faster! This is my favorite Ben Folds song.....AND THEN, he’s playing keyboard?! Get outta here! You guys have out done yourselves! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@celtic745]

I wish you had kept some kind of backing vocals in the arrangement, but this is still incredible. Got chills a few times. That voice!

[@ashleydaniels1132]

that voice............. omw...outstanding!!!! yes they all good,but that voice,the ease of hitting those notes,so smoothly done,no effort at all... damn great version. keep it coming guys!!!

[@palomaacosta4328]

She plays wipe out on the drums The squirrels and the birds come Gather around to sing the guitar Oh I... have you got nothing to say When all words fail she speaks Her mix tape's a masterpiece Walks through the garden So the roses can see Oh I... have you got nothing to say And you can see the daisies In her footsteps Dandelions, butterflies I want to be Kate Everyday she wars the same thing I think she smokes pot She's everything I want, She's everything I'm not Oh. I... Have you got nothing to say She never gets wet She smiles and it's a rainbow And she speaks and she breathes I want to be Kate Down by the Rosemary and Cameron She hands out the Bhagaved Gita I see her around every couple days I want to meet her so that I can say... hey Kate

[@fuzzbucket1983]

Y'all always put a smile on my face with each song you post! And Ben Folds' appearance is just a super throwback--brought a tear of joy to the eye. Maiya Sykes' rendition is joyful and does it justice and then some! Thank you.

[@agitatorjr]

Thanks for calling Ben Folds a throwback and making me feel ancient. 😂

[@This_RuthIsOnFire]

Oh my, this is my fave Ben Folds Five song. I’m not disappointed, this is a great rendition.

[@jonriordan649]

I had Whatever & Whatever, Amen in my car cd player for so long, never looked at the song titles. I always thought this song was called "Cake" hahaha

[@morganwhitehouse8428]

My name is Kate , whenever people say cake! at a party I think they are calling me

[@suellzinamostrados]

Sou brasileiro e me pergunto, como o mundo não conhece essa mulher?? Perfeita musicalmente, melismas na medida certa, interpretação, afinação acima da média, extensão vocal absurda 10/10.

[@antoniofranciscodasilva6668]

Bora apostar quem é mais fã dela ? No pensamento, estamos empatadinhos... Como essa deuza não brilha pra o planeta inteiro ?

[@am3m3r]

nice to see Ben Folds participating on a cover of his own song. the most humble musician of the generation and the best composer I've seen when asked to do on the spot

[@jizzosh1233]

You know the feeling you get when you watch talented people doing what they enjoy? Suddendly you realize your entire life has been wasted. Yeah, it's like that. Love to meet "Mr. Folds" and "Pomplamoose" someday.

[@danielhoneycutt3100]

Having Ben on a track means y'all gotta make a tour stop in the Raleigh/Chapel Hill area!!!

[@christopherh4653]

I will always love this song in almost any form.

[@dabogirl]

That voice is a balm for my hurt soul

[@wombatedge]

I’m glad to see Colin Kaepernick picked up a gig playing bass.

[@jstjeff]

I read this comment just as the camera zoomed in on him and it cracked me up.

[@warrenpuckett4203]

@@jstjeff Finally something he is really, really good at.

[@ericmattinen4728]

Don't confuse that worthless shat bag with Joe Ayoub, one of the best funk bass players around. I know you were making a joke but CK and his antics along with the racism industry have set the civil rights movement back 50 years. Again, Joe Ayoub is one of the best!

[@ScaryC71]

Love, love love!!! One of the best BFF songs ever! Love Ben Folds!!!

[@mtyas]

Great work ! Funny to see Ben being the most concentrated and emitting a certain relief when his solo was over. Thanks for this !

[@cromulentwords]

Since the first note I've been sitting here smiling like a doofus. I haven't heard that song in years, and I'm ashamed to admit I forgot it existed. That was a treat, beginning to end.

[@anthonywright3443]

He played the bass line and kept the groove while show casing his chops!!!!! Masterful Playing!!!

[@sierrabetterley]

Oh my god. Oh my god. Oh my god.

[@ClumsyFlounder]

Tamir has such a buttery feel. Somebody give that man a raise.

[@Erwin70000]

Maiya and the band are just plain awesome! Thank you for sharing your joy of music with the world!

[@shanefiddle]

SCARY how good this song is! The groove is right in the POCKET. I am so happy to be alive to hear this song by Ben Folds redone with the man himself as a guest on the channel. It was so fun to watch everyone's reactions to Maiya Sykes soulful, masterful singing. And when Mr. Folds took the piano solo, I actually stood up and cheered, all alone in my room, and clapped along with the rest of the song. This is dynamite.

[@shanefiddle]

Ok, I'm back after my 5th time watching... I would have loved to hear the conversations before and after this recording. Were they aware they had just created something transcendent? I would love to see this particular group go on tour. Wow. Like if you agree, maybe they will see it :-)

[@bpendarvis523]

Thank you Scary Pockets for this amazing cover after a long day at work. "Refreshing "

[@Epiha]

Beautiful in all ways possible

[@ScaryPockets]

ScArY PoCkeTS is going on tour! Get your tickets NOW!! scarypocketsfunk.com

[@DigitalPhilosophers]

Scary Pockets Her voice control is amazing 🎶❗️

[@Anna.hilbert.official]

Pleaseee come to Germany!!! That would be the best concert of my life

[@alcatrazkidz1982]

Are you guys coming to the uk. I'm from Scotland and I'd love to see you guys live..... Or you Could come play my open mic night. 😜

[@milesingram]

Scary Pockets please know that youTube is attaching some godawful propaganda advertisement to your video, from the Epoch Times (pro Trump conspiracy propaganda “news” site). I’m sure you weren’t aware but KZbin is profiting off of information warfare on the backs of your amazing music.

[@TheChutus]

Simply amazing! One of the best guys, i think in your top 3. Keep It coming. Pero que buenos sois leche!

[@steveoliv]

Man, the composition of this song is brilliant. Additive new sound and flow but still holds on to the original. You guys at scary pockets really knocked it out the park.

[@samopdecomputer]

Wow, that voice in combination with that funk! Beautifully done!

[@pw370m]

This track just Funked up my whole house! I say damn!

[@xa9590]

Bens solo was awesome ...so funky....this woman’s voice is as good as the queen of soul....amazing

[@freebirdjv]

THANK YOU!!! You know I wanna be Maiya... and she sings and she breeeaths

[@olicc]

Is there any doubt these guys are the most interesting and relevant funk band in the world today? Every song is a gem. They CAN'T MISS!

[@DHGroove]

What a voice!

[@ducvido3324]

Tamir never fails to impress!

[@esmereldavillalobos7814]

Holy… I mean. I didn’t know what to think, I didn’t know what to expect, but I was… fulfilled, I was inspired.

[@ivoryvr]

That hit me in all the right spots. Love this.

[@opas76]

Watching you all play puts a smile on my face :)

[@SpicySnax]

Literal CHILLS. Excuse me while I listen to this all day.

[@thenewsonmagiccarpets]

Every one of you is a hero to us!!! What great musicians you are!!! Wow! 😲 thank you so much! 🙏

[@mrloe4265]

Seriously guys, some of your best work. Everything was just gelling 110%

[@63brennan]

Its awesome Ben is there, but seriously I cant get passed how amazing Maiya Sykes vocals are. This woman can SING

[@NC17z]

My eyes are filled with such tears of joy! One of my all time favorite songs of all time. I played the heck out of that CD...What a treat.

[@johnzhytamyr8840]

SP is always great, Maiya is a force of nature unto herself - fan-effing-tastic.

[@AQuillaFearonMusic]

Hellll YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS Maiya Sykes is Everything and more so XO

[@PunkRockZombie205]

Never heard of her before, but love me some Ben Folds. This is awesome

[@Logiwonk]

It's hard to describe how happy this makes me, thank you.

[@beardown2489]

This women is a freak of nature. Good Lord

[@frigidtsunami]

Sykes sang it, gave that song some funk. That break down on 2:18, love it.

[@Natalie-qs2hc]

What a great IRL Easter egg to come across my hero Ben Folds playing on this awesome cover of one of my favorite songs!

[@tonygeorgoulis]

I was just thinking Pomplemousse would do a great version of Kate and then I see Jack of course as part of this ensemble. As someone below said so clean, smacks of that perfect mixing that only Pomplamousse pulls off. And Ben so damn amazing.

[@ProjectMusicPromo]

Maiya smashed it!

[@mufsonmusic]

THIS. IS. AMAZING. One of my favorite songs from BFF's debut.

[@hklinker]

Actually, their second album.

[@adbailey78]

Worlds colliding - this is so awesome!

[@SolTame]

de las mejores voses que he escuchado en mi vida

[@ladyabercrombie]

YES MA’AM!!!!!!!!

[@arabellat5133]

How am I just discovering that Jack and his buddies have a funky soul channel? Thanks Ben Folds for giving them a shout out.

[@patricioa8750]

these videos makes me happy, greetings from argentina!

[@jemmahooper7415]

Amazeballs! What a voice!

[@Victeknical]

This is awesome. Ben Folds (from the Sing Off) plays great keyboard and Maiya Sykes really shines on the vocal.

[@esdrasmachado6324]

Super fã de vocês. Very nice!!!

[@gotrottin]

The woman can SANG!

[@JamesDavis-ps6yy]

Excellent cover. Great choice of vocalist

[@thefroable]

Awesome cover. I do think a horn section would take it to the next level.

[@Drewbs2002]

🤓 Love it! Can't wait to catch you all on your next east coast tour.

[@wl9399]

outstanding vocal.

[@agentendive5781]

Ben's solo had a little Billy Preston sound to it! 🙌🙌

[@notpopebuthope]

... great soulful performance !!

[@claywiddifield4181]

I alternate between smiling and laughing listening to this - such a great rendition

[@adangelor]

Wow. Just wow.

[@Mulletman0513]

Another top notch performance guys!!

[@funlovelyt]

This is fire 🔥. Love the BFF tribute

[@ZAZA-pv1pg]

This slaps so hard

[@jinalejandrolezama7587]

that voice! I LOVE!!!

[@mrtgsy]

Oh my. What a voice. What a groove. What a band. And then you have BF covering... himself. Unreal.

[@anaisabelgarridomartinez7946]

I like this version a lot.

[@woodyrazz]

uhh, Mr. Folds can we break it down? ...yea we CAN! Love it!

[@trublgrl]

Shure SM7 one the hi-hat? Rode NT1 on a guitar amp? Drum Overhead pointing directly at the wall? Either this engineer is a dummy or he's next level. (Listens to the recording) NEXT. LEVEL.

[@ScaryC71]

One of my favorite BFF songs. Ben, I have such a music crush one you!

[@simonross6201]

outstanding !

[@isabeljf777]

Sublime ... Amo tú voz y forma de transmitir ... Músicos woo Gracias .... ;)

[@jrmythcom]

Beautiful

[@keithaszilagyi]

That was crazy good!

[@Beaut_Beau]

Dayum!! watch those magic fingers on the pianos!

[@mat_has_a_hat]

This is some funky funk!

[@greggdarby6610]

Ben Folds The Legend

[@CustomAnthemsMusicProductions]

Great cover