Let It Happen - orchestral version

[@PhatTrumpet2]

I've said it before, but whoever taught this cat how to arrange for strings deserves an Olympic medal.

[@neilmacmusic]

and the cat himself-genius....

[@planetearthplumbing]

One cat, many faces.

[@soundtreks]

Actually string players dig playing these types of lines/figures. Long sustained notes are the things that bore them to no end. 😊 I’m sure the low brass also appreciate Cole’s writing because they are so often relegated to playing static pedal points. This whole album is such a delight and each track reveals the care and skill taken. One of the bright spots of 2024. Thank you Louis for your artistry. :)

[@TouchField]

could someone please elaborate on this more? im curious what's the difference between bad and good string arrangement

[@soundtreks]

@@TouchField strings actually aren’t too hard to write for. They balance themselves. Voice leading is still important to get a nice sound of course and contrapuntal movement always sounds really good. Strong divisi writing can be very effective- this is when a composer sub divides the parts within each string group- ie violins have multiple lines, viola and celli. The more you subdivide each string part however, the less powerful the line is as you have less players dedicated to each line.

[@bleedgoat]

This is what the internet is supposed to be for.

[@NardyTheArtist]

Truer words that I need to hear❤

[@jiminycrint]

One of the great talents of our age. One of the new generation of super talented musicians who’ve come to the fore in recent years who can write truly great melodies.

[@PedroMorenodelOso]

Louis Cole is the best thing to happen to music in a long time.

[@nathanaeldavenport2251]

Man I love Sam Wilkes on the bass. He just lays it all down on the table every single damn time. Every single note. It’s amazing.

[@aonutsihasnouith]

So much greatness from him.

[@PauperPrincex]

The man is Bass

[@fcon2123]

He's the undersung hero of KNOWER in my opinion. Louis and Genevieve are amazing, and every ensemble member they bring in is a master of their craft. But Sam...man that guy is beyond it all. You can see with the passion and skill he plays that his bass is literally just an extension of himself.

[@ddavidjeremy]

Amen

[@DaveCorsello]

C.S. Lewis spoke of a profound emotional experience that shaped his spiritual journey: an “inconsolable longing… for we know not what”-a yearning for “something that has never actually appeared in our experience.” He described it as a desire for “our own far-off country” and “that unnamable something, desire for which pierces us like a rapier.” From his youth, Lewis experienced this through encounters with art, literature, and nature. I feel it too when I hear this song. It's a painful sweetness, a mixture of joy and grief that reminds me of a place I've never been and can't get to in this life. A wonderful place.

[@yellowclouds3722]

Yeah, feel this for many years! Especially by special songs like this or nature events, e.g. a sunset, God‘s beautiful creation etc. One german worshipper named Albert Frey once called these experiences „in between experiences“ (Zwischenraumerfahrungen)

[@ddavidjeremy]

From a close friend of his..."There were two musics progressing at one time before the seat of Ilúvatar, and they were utterly at variance. The one was deep and wide and beautiful, but slow and blended with an immeasurable sorrow, from which its beauty chiefly came." -J.R.R. Tolkien

[@watchyostepkevin]

Let it happen is one of my favourite songs ever. Now having a third version of this song feels like a birthday, Easter, your own marriage, the birth of your first child and Christmas all at the same time. Thank you a lot Mr. Cole, hope you are doing well

[@Adamparson]

I only know this version and the original? There’s a third??

[@Todd-_-Umptious]

​@@Adamparson there's an early version released on an album of stuff that didn't make the cut on Quality Over Opinion. Can't remember the name of the "album" but palmdale cruising is a highlight

[@watchyostepkevin]

@@Adamparson There is the “main“ one in Quality over opinion, then the old version which is on his Album “Some Unused Songs“ from last year and now this masterpiece. All three versions are outstanding

[@SeanRainey]

FEEL you on that.

[@PityPitMusic]

I’m also a huge fan of this song! I still remembers the chills I got listening to it the day it released, it’s my absolute favorite song Louis has ever made. This is a lower quality recording but here’s the first ever performance of the song, uniquely features a 4-5 minute long orchestral Disney’esque intro: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJnOfqxjrpeGfsUsi=ER4bFLc0VdeKTEJY I was really hoping this new orchestral version would feature it but it seems like it will forever only exist in this recording.

[@pietrogirardi]

The final part of this song is one of the most beautiful things ever written.

[@dproctor18]

Orchestra: how many modulations shall we do at the end? Louis Cole: yes

[@Samsatworth]

Really really hope Louis feels better soon and the gigs go ahead

[@displaychicken]

Is he unwell?

[@Samsatworth]

@@displaychicken yeah ☹️ something to do with his nervous system apparently

[@clemfandango274]

People will really be looking back on Louis Cole and Knower as one of the greats of our time, so glad to be here to witness it now.

[@fernsehdesign]

and thanks the Lady from Google who forced them to buy KZbin and make it what it is, the last and best place now to get to know music that was otherwise hidden.

[@clemfandango274]

@@fernsehdesign I mean honestly I don't like Google, if it wasn't them, it would have been someone else. I heard about Louis from my musician friends, same with Jacob Mann, the algorithm here does come up with good stuff but it's not vastly different from other music streaming platforms in terms of how it's recommending music based on your listening habits. In the end, unless you are directly buying the artists music, these platforms don't support the artists well at all. If I could go back in time, I would buy my Spotify library on cd/vinyl.

[@magnificentTVchannel]

Just so incredible. I don't know what to say. When those strings come in.... look I'm 57 and you're making me cry and I don't know why. One of the most gorgeous things I've ever heard. This feels like the culmination of everything I've ever listened to. I have no idea why this music is not on everyone's playlist. It's like Morricone, McCartney, Bacharach and Nelson Riddle all got together and said, "We must have one good collaboration between us in us...let's get Louis and the gang to perform it for us."

[@SeanRainey]

Hell yea man! (38 guy here lol)

[@fernsehdesign]

He (Louis Cole and Genevieve Artadi) should write the next James Bond title song and finally get the recognition they deserve.

[@SeanRainey]

@@fernsehdesign OMGGGGG he woud slay it.

[@Titere05]

Hell yeah man I'm a 41 y/o classically trained pianist and general melomaniac and Louis is one of the best things I've heard, and believe me there's some BIG names in that list. I love that he doesn't compromise tenderness and emotion. I mean when he makes a ballad, he makes a f***ng ballad, you know? He won't compromise the emotional component for a fear of being corny, and that's alright, because he can't be corny on account of being a damned genius. Simple, complex, cheeky, tear inducing, he can do it all

[@PauperPrincex]

Exactly correct.

[@OddMeterMusic]

I hope this was as emotional of a moment for Cole and the musicians as it was for me. This song just hits right and the lyrics speak to me.

[@PauperPrincex]

That's what gets me. How many of them knew how important it was by the time it was over? Watching some of the artists in previous videos tells me that they did.

[@Esrom_music]

when i first heard LC experimenting with the extreme falsetto voice i doubted him... fast forward a few years, and hes one of the greatest who ever used it. Lesson: never doubt LC

[@rafa_rds]

I love on 4:21 the joy on the violinist's face, enjoying the universe around her. Such a joy.

[@Treeeop]

I loved it when I saw it, especially because in other tracks of the album you can see her being so focused playing the violin, and seeing her enjoy so much what's happening around her on this track warms my heart.

[@woegarden]

let it happen came out during a pretty difficult time in my life, so hearing it like this, especially considering where i am now, feels like bringing it back around full circle. chills throughout, you've outdone yourself.

[@jhnBxter]

Same!

[@allinthemind2006]

Having a difficult time tonight. Saying goodbye to an old friend

[@woegarden]

@@allinthemind2006 wishing you well, and sending my deepest condolences

[@allinthemind2006]

@@woegarden thank you so much

[@woegarden]

@@allinthemind2006 of course, thank you for sharing that with me, may they rest peacefully 🙏

[@KTGHATS]

sending loving and healing thoughts to Mr Cole, hope he feels better soon

[@apothecarythreads13]

That first chord hit, and tears immediately in my eyes. Why? No idea, but I'm glad for it.

[@JustChewyy]

I love the feeling when i stumble on a magnificent piece of art that touches somewhere in me so deep, mysterious and precious. I feel reassured knowing there's people like you on this earth that grasps the dreams, the unknown.. Life and shares it to inspire others ! Thank you from the bottom of my heart Louis

[@Fodi_be]

The writing. The arrangement. The performance. The mix. And then the visual component... Do we even deserve this? It's way off the fucking mark. Thank you, LC.

[@LorenzoVenza]

I'm cryin...this song. Thanks you.

[@AngelWest58]

yep

[@gmoney1065]

One of the great masterpieces of the 21st century so far.

[@jackkupfer4449]

Thanks Louis for your existence on this earth

[@bensteinberg2154]

This makes me want to change career paths to become a director so I can use this for the end credits

[@mRendyIrawan]

This so beautiful it literally made me cry. Thank you Louis.

[@A_VELO]

everytime i hear the strings in the end section, it's like i got hit by a nuclear emotion bomb

[@RoxyLegs]

Oooh my goodness, I just grabbed a roll of toilet paper for the tears. This song has always had a poignant and spectacular beauty for me. Watching this morning really got me

[@ephender1979]

Flexing 50 BPM ... exactly the same number of stars out of five the song gets.

[@reggieraye]

With a genius of Cole's caliber, it doesn't make sense to limit the palette to standard funk instrumentation. It would be like forcing Raphael to only paint with red, green, and blue.

[@everybodycloseyoureyes-wj4kp]

Hit that goddamn high note like a fuckin princess

[@wouldntyaliktono]

Snagged tickets for the show at Het Concertgebouw and I'm pumped.

[@trc_1291]

Let It Happen reached its peak. Life feels more colorful than ever before. Thank you Louis Cole.

[@hectorbarrionuevo6034]

AbsoLouisly beautiful ... The opening chorus, harmony, ... and that buildup to the "chorus" section with the repeated, climactic string passage, starting @ 2:25 - is so magical ! Love the whole song / arrangement !!!!!!!!

[@ShahaanBajwa]

👇 button for those who thought it was a Tame Impala cover, but left completely mesmerized by this unexpected masterpiece.

[@alexanderrau6356]

The bassists joy is so catching with every cord change and added rhythm!

[@James13234]

Metropole Orkest always has all the fun

[@falvai]

My 2 year old loves the I’m tight video and other dancey songs. When the original video for this song came on I braced for her meltdown to change the weird and slow song. But instead she “let it happen” and crawled into my lap to watch it together. We swayed back and forth for the whole song. Thanks Louis Cole for another beautiful moment.

[@Aiden-cl]

2 years ago obsessed with this song. Now you made this. going back to the obsession

[@skemsen]

I played this for a friend and her reaction was: "Too many notes". Now we're not friends anymore 😄

[@AngelWest58]

Too many friends

[@skemsen]

@@AngelWest58 😂

[@arnowillekes7979]

😂

[@WaldoCampos1]

this has to be my favorite louis cole song

[@brunovyf7996]

How on earth has this masterpiece only a few thousand views!!!

[@jimisjamtracks]

What a beautiful piece ! Louis Cole is amazing.

[@SeanRainey]

This is the most jaw droppingly beautiful, and impressive songs I've heard in a long time. BRAVO, LOUIS COLE!!!!!!

[@swebb1155]

One of a kind an absolute treasure

[@thingbingus1134]

You are inspirational.

[@lyndenrivers4320]

loved this when it released, It looks like the band is really enjoying playing it too! Thank you Mr Cole.

[@quickmcglick]

Binney is soaring. Louis remains undefeated. Bravo.

[@chonbaquer]

absolutely incredible, emotional orchestral evolution

[@Adamparson]

Jesus I JUST woke up and I’m crying, what hell Louis!❤

[@pinkcloud.engeering]

this made me cry, beautiful!

[@jadeowenhamblyn4405]

This is just sublime! Pedro playing the legendary chords at the end!

[@zafi298]

Mes larmes sur cette mélodie à Paris, you're the best

[@RyanPridgeon]

I always loved the original so much, this is so amazing.

[@pixelbuff9243]

this is beautiful, thanks for sharing with us

[@dabagel_z3787]

How do you condense your brain into these beautiful symphonies

[@pzenari]

This touches my soul like nothing else... Thank you, Louis

[@raphaeleagle]

thank you Louis for what you are bringing to the world. Bless you

[@kantefier]

I love this so much, it brings tears to my eyes every time. Magnificent arrangement!

[@michaelhockus8208]

thank you Louis

[@thomasraven]

I hope you feel better soon, Louis. Thank you for such a wonderful new album!

[@gingersnaps7186]

My friend recommended this album to me today. It’s the best gift ever

[@zynthstar2]

This is one of my favorite songs of all time, so needless to say, I was really excited to listen to this version. Totally worth the wait, I cried. Thank you for your music ❤

[@magicfabe]

love this song Louis , this version is really good too , much love

[@TiqueO6]

What a Gift! Returning the favor (free music) by going to buy your album now! Many Thanks!

[@dcdc92]

thank you Louis and everyone else involved

[@dslapster64]

My word!!!! This is unbelievably beautiful

[@Tapemaster21]

Glorious.

this is insane dude

[@AngelWest58]

This is the only hope we have

[@EDOukr]

THIS is SO good. thanks louis

[@Titere05]

Introspective Cole FTW

[@fernsebastian]

Ohhhh. What a beautiful arrangement! 🥲

[@Digatron]

As good as it gets. Bravo, Louis.

[@EstamosDe]

Louis Cole is a genius

[@Crazyness2122]

Stunning and beautiful everyone.

[@kaouettgame]

Favorite song

[@lavoltabbona]

my goodness

[@apathydron]

Louis Cole is the dreamiest 🤩

[@ctrlaltquin]

everything will be, let it happen

[@mickdundee364]

incredible

[@metashrew]

this track, to me, is the best thing you've ever written (...so far :P)

[@connorjames9553]

Thank you Louis.

[@MagedTagIvity]

It always makes me cry 😭, so beautiful

[@SnowdriftBoy]

Unbelievably beautiful!❤✝️

[@toto0571]

Beautiful arrangement.

[@neilmacmusic]

gets me every time

[@stegalive]

I like this song, hope to see it live one day😸

[@joachimsontag]

ouiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

[@FzLPxL]

my favourite song😭😭😭😭 thank you for everything you've made, louis🎉

[@scientifictesting]

Masterpiece.

[@krozor]

Love you man. Thank you.

[@umutjfry6378]

This is awesome

[@lpprod6229]

this song is simply amazing, give me chills everytimes, sheers from France, hope your health is getting better overtime, love

[@PhilipDemand]

Stunning.

[@ShawFagan]

Loving how much screen time the bass clarinet is getting

[@carlosjohnson5778]

Brilliant!!!

[@TrueAlmightyOutcast]

This is beautiful

[@Stue007]

Fantastic!!

[@DanielFlorey]

it all makes sense now

[@S1nnergy]

our spirit=our savior