Life

[@TheMork]

Sam Wilkes is pound for pound one of the best bassists on the planet.

[@koosp.2270]

What does pound for pound mean in this context?

[@TheMrLeoniasty]

@@koosp.2270 it means his grooves are heavy

[@1thevm1]

Louis knows that he has one of the best bassists in the world on his side, so he keeps writing the most insane bass lines that make Sam squirm in agony and perform at the highest level 😂

[@hustler3of4culture3]

Yeah. He's really really really good. My ears are made whole by his funk.

[@VictoryAviation]

Not only is he locked in on everything he plays, but watching him work is like an entire show within itself. Pure magic.

[@aaronlee1928]

This is the best anxiety I’ve ever felt

[@yarde.n]

This comment is yet more proof that sometimes the most profound sentences can come from the most random places.

[@ur1c3hu33]

Isn't good anxiety just excitement? But tbh i get it

[@aaronlee1928]

@@ur1c3hu33 No I've fully spaghetti'd all over my mom

[@Tankot2000]

This comment touched my soul.

[@kylie6243]

I literally cannot say anything more accurate.

[@sedgeseymour9208]

You don't find much orchestral dance music jazz with surreal lyrics these days. Engaging and mind-blowing with just superb musicianship.

[@jackweslycamacho8982]

if it takes you 6 words (minimum 4) to describe the thing then obviously you won't find much of it.

[@skierpage]

The "orchestral" part takes resources, but in general there are insane numbers of musicians putting out music in hundreds or thousands of genres, Shirley more than at any other time in human history. Someone recommended "Year of the Newt" by the musician Bobbing to me because I like Max Tundra, and trying to find out more about him I came across the "indietronica" sub-genre on RateYourMusic that lists 12,000 releases by hundreds of artists I'd never heard of. There are more kinds of metal than there are brands of guitar amp. Sturgeon's Law "90% of everything is crap" applies, but that leaves hundreds of thousands of tracks every year that are pretty good.

[@TehVulpez]

not sure you'll find much of this in any time period

[@hustler3of4culture3]

Amen

[@rodrigoodonsalcedocisneros9266]

​@@TehVulpezProbably some of Zappa stuff, and that's pretty much it as far as I know.

[@stephenbell1363]

Look at all the Genevieves!!!!!

[@faulk281]

Lol true

[@deadfr0g]

If I love one Genevieve then I love a hundred Genevieves. It is what it is.

[@wezzuh2482]

he cloned her what has he done.

[@rambleron5720]

there's only one

[@octavelocity]

In Japan on our honeymoon, we just saw a double rainbow and now are watching the premiere. Blessed.

[@kvk1]

Fuck yeah dude.

[@ABarros548]

congrats ^^

[@janelarson1812]

Love love love this for you ❤💥

[@bluxpretion]

:)

[@GuyWhoLikesTheSnarkies1435]

Based😤

[@Fabs12369]

louis cole? more like louis cool

[@JaesNSC]

Let's be friends

[@babyyodaismysoda3924]

More like louis DROOL!!!!

[@SemenStainsMountTops]

More like BOOTY'S CALL

[@---cy5gh]

more like Lou Ice-Cold

[@irubberyouglueonethousand5384]

Lou Is Cool

[@blankspace0000]

Louis might be the only person alive right now who can put all these styles of music into one song and come out with a result that not only avoids being cringe but is also just a genuine bop.

[@francesschaefer]

YES!

[@FFkingBassMusic]

Zappa would like this element. Great!

[@richardgrier8968]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@FFkingBassMusic]

@@richardgrier8968 The complex structures of Cole's songs often remind me of the genius of Frank Zappa.

[@richardgrier8968]

@@FFkingBassMusic Me too.

[@jeremy9876543]

I can't get Zappa's massive assholery out of my head when I listen to his music. Yeah, I get it, you are the smartest motherfucker to ever step on a stage but what is the point if all of it is coated in nihilism?

[@Kane-yg5zy]

I agree! Great stuff! Definitely in the same world as Zappa, especially some of his later lesser known work.

[@OhanaFilms]

The most exciting thing going on in music for the last several years

[@hypno59]

I so agree! Not quite jaded senior jazz musician has been in a quandary for years where to direct his energies. I don't want to pretend I have something "new and relevant" nor do I want to wallow in the old "groovy, hip" sensibilities" of the past. This music genuinely excites me and points to a refreshing renaissance of all the elements that make great music accessible and elevating and engaging.

[@omfgacceptmyname]

ud like Domi & jd Beck as well

[@hypno59]

@@omfgacceptmyname I do!

[@SolarMumuns]

Nah, they have no soul for me​@@omfgacceptmyname

[@cosignal]

@@omfgacceptmyname they’re so young, I just look forward to seeing what they mature into. Beck is obviously a technically virtuosic drummer, but to me he has this unrefined manner of so desperately avoiding a repeating pattern that all his drum work ends up sounding the same to me. Domi is obviously some kind of chord master, but I want to see her really work on memorable melodies rather than just changing around as much as possible. There’s stuff of theirs that I’ve felt blissfully stimulated listening to, and then there are times when it seems like interminable meandering.

[@chromepanther9612]

There’s all this bullshit going on in the world right now and Louis Cole keeps pumping out the dope jams. Makes life a lot better.

[@francesschaefer]

I agree!

[@grenciamars4876]

Jacob is always so chill no matter how ridiculous the piece is 😂😂😂

[@HippyEconomist]

This has to be the funkiest orchestra performance ever. What a time to be alive.

[@SimonBrisbane]

Check out Metropole Orchest with Snarky Puppy 😎

[@joelreidy2585]

Yes…music has improved in the past 10 years…from the late 90s onward, there was about 20 years of complete shit…with a few exceptions of course, but there was so much less innovative music around…the internet possibly had SOME positive impact?

[@slushroom]

"Disgraceful. Alright, let's move on".

[@Fabi_W]

Normal day at work. Just the conductor shitting on an excellent performance. Let's move on.

[@liamness]

The British psyche summed up

[@skierpage]

​@@liamness very dry humor, like Bond's martini.

[@bryanpayne9853]

As a former symphonic instrumentalist, this had me laughing so hard I started crying.

[@coolchris1993]

420 likes god bless

[@DEADPEDAL]

It's not even 7 AM and this just dropped 57 minutes ago. It's been on repeat. Today's gonna slap. Thanks, Louis and the gang.

[@VictoryAviation]

Hell yah! The crack a dawn crew! 🤙🏼

[@zombiezombie5451]

ルイス・コール、相変わらず、作曲センスが超絶技巧過ぎてもはや変態で、凄いっすねwww ラジオでこの曲流れてて、一発でルイス・コールだとわかって、一発で一聞き惚れしちゃったwww ありがとうルイス・コール！！！！素晴らしい！！！！！

[@nexusone5955]

I am jealous that you live somewhere this is played on the radio! Amazing!

[@seanruebush1273]

What radio station do you listen to?

[@zombiezombie5451]

​​@@nexusone5955 ＪＡＰＡＮ ＴＯＫＹＯ ｉｎｔｅｒ ＦＭ 松浦俊夫「ｔｏｋｙｏ　ＭＯＯＮ」 元、ＵＮＩＴＥＤ　ＦＵＴＵＲＥ 　ＯＲＧＡＮＩＺＡＴＩＯＮ　のメンバーです

[@zombiezombie5451]

​​​@@seanruebush1273 ＪＡＰＡＮ ＴＯＫＹＯ ｉｎｔｅｒ ＦＭ 「松浦俊夫　ＴＯＫＹＯ　ＭＯＯＮ」 元、ＵＮＩＴＥＤ　　ＦＵＴＵＲＥ　ＯＲＧＡＮＩＺＡＴＩＯＮ　のメンバーです

[@zombiezombie5451]

コメントありがとうございます！ 日本 東京 inter FM 沖野修也（KYOTO JAZZ MASSIVE） 松浦俊夫（ex UNITED FUTURE ORGANIZATION）

[@Skampidoo]

I'm glad to be living in the same timeline as Louis Cole

[@jordanzedi]

100%

[@UniqueisUnity]

Louis Cole is ultimate fusion music.

[@stewthebassman]

Davis Binney soloing. And the girls bopping like it's a little club somewhere. Musical perfection the way only Louis can conceive it.

[@gregm2167]

Tight drums, funky bassline, fat&loud brass section, angels voices, this is so perfect ❤ thanks 🙏

[@soundtreks]

The fusion of orchestra and jazz/funk/pop is inspired. I bet the orchestra enjoyed playing this. Really great orchestra break with some excellent harmonies. This is music for the 21st century. Thank you Louis Cole for your artistry. ❤

[@francesschaefer]

Here here!

[@rubixmarix]

It surely was a very cool project to play! I am a member of the Metropole Orkest based in The Netherlands. The only full time jazz/pop orchestra with this line-up in the world.

[@marks7192]

Sam's neck has got to be made of heavy springs and iron. His head is constantly smashin out his notes. Great work everyone !

[@ejb7969]

A living bobblehead ...

[@slushroom]

The flanging / phasing during the chorus!! It juxtaposes so hard with the orchestral backing ... squirming with delight.

[@lewiji]

Didn't even notice it explicitly before but you're right, it adds a lot!

[@berraknil]

god this guy just doesn't fucking miss

[@AkioJunichiro]

It's like you've taken One Winged Angel and turned it into a Ridge Racer song, it's incredible.

[@deadfr0g]

I didn’t want to be the one to say it… but I’m really glad that someone did!! 😅

[@GrinXpedia]

God damn! You're absolutely correct and I cannot unhear it now

[@deadfr0g]

Maybe the real “play station” was Louis’s drum kit all along. 😮

[@Seecubedeye]

@akiojunichiro thanks for the ridge racer ref, you're totally right, epic

[@8Phoenix8]

I JUST thought the SAME THING. Sephiroth: “Good to see you…cloud.” *begins to rave in clouds dreams*

[@maltr2447]

Should really know by now but once again, I am completely floored by how locked in Louis Cole and Sam Wilkes are

[@ccmmrrnn]

2:35

[@pps4531]

This is the most exciting music you can listen nowadays.

[@markgeelen5207]

Luckily not….

[@Julianjazzaaaaa]

4:10 most incredible ending descriptive word I could ever imagine

[@Akunda4]

I am just so speechless with how beautiful this music is, like I don't even have a clue what to say..literally the soundtrack to all the beauty of life.

[@Mr.Hawkins-ld5ug]

Something you would dream about ❤

[@Snazzy_Tomato]

Litteral gold mine holy shit dude

[@ItzM3Ugh]

Who needs coffee when you got this banger getting your heart rate up

[@grenciamars4876]

Like, not even kidding 😂🎉

[@JapanoiseBreakfast]

Me 😂

[@deadfr0g]

Help! I can’t sleep, I accidentally Life

[@ChrisJohnsonproducer]

This resonates with my nervous system in Waze that various little music does, and it’s incredibly valuable to me for that reason. Rhythmic it does something to my neurotransmitters, my mental math that seems to create some alignment that doesn’t exist when I’m not listening to this music. Harmonically, it soothes me, but in a tremendously expensive way. Like I’m flying over the planet experiencing humanity Like life is some big neural network and we’re all connected to everything. And besides that, it just amuses me. There is a joyful sarcasm. A playful irreverence, and yeah, it just makes me feel good in a way that not much else does and I’m a pretty happy person for the most part. But this, this is extraordinarily special. Like really effing special.

[@R2daO2daBvan3Lly]

you are us we are you we are one with uncle lou

[@OdhranDevlinMusic]

I want a universe where Louis writes a song called ‘Sam Wilkes is my Spirit Animal,’ imagine the funk!!

[@lewiji]

It would pair nicely with Thundercat's "I Love Louis Cole"

[@OdhranDevlinMusic]

@@lewiji it certainly would

[@Amins88]

@@lewiji Imagine a collab album with like twelve musicians who just write love letters to each other. I'd be down with that.

[@japon-cava]

このリズム♪テンポ♪ 骨のスーツYEAH！ ルイスコールのドラム最高🎉

[@johnventura1637]

Sam Wilkes is unbelievable!!!

[@jnm92]

Nothing in the world makes me nod my head harder than the signature stabby funky synth chords in Louis Cole music

[@EB240]

Sam wilkes on the motherflippin' bass baby!

[@philipread1005]

the man is a monster

[@cloudtone-nyto3776]

1:26 the keys and the change in chord progression make me feel something

[@wildekek]

I like big brass and I can not lie

[@newguy6935]

Nominated for best comment of the day.

[@michelarnet8535]

Donkey shit

[@Audiobungalow]

This track is swifter than my sadness can run.

[@emonadeo]

1:58 this has to be one of coolest sudden style shifts ever made. Also the way it goes back to the "original" style is so smooth.

[@videoaustralia]

This new album is going to be EPIC!

[@TheMrLeoniasty]

This will be my favorite album when it comes out I guarantee it

[@CombatClient]

absolutely!

[@ArtemYegorovMusic]

Same here.

[@blivion7203]

Can you still guarantee it now that it's out?

[@TheMrLeoniasty]

@@blivion7203 hmmm, as a whole I think I liked Quality Over Opinion more. But this one is still very good.

[@Elixirmusiques]

Holy sh*t! Stravinsky chords on the first beats, dance groove and lyrics, and David Binney -> feeling bliss!

[@funkemaltr]

can you pls name a piece as an example

[@heety9]

@@funkemaltr​​⁠ The Rite of Spring: II. Augers of Spring

[@simon76def]

I accidentally played that masterpiece in 1,5x speed. It surely had a *buying your presents 24 hours before Christmas* vibe

[@RichardFWDavis-yr2km]

Thanks for introducing me to the transcendent David Binney. What an absolute joy to hear.

[@BillyDirtbag]

Absolutely wonderful, everything they do.

[@jeanpierreviergever1417]

Saw this live at North Sea Jazz festival in Rotterdam in 2022. So glad I found the recordings!

[@user-mp5gc1vc6d]

I wonder what Frank Zappa would have thought about Knower and Louis Cole.

[@FlavioVit]

You guys are fantastic!!! Jamiroquay meets Zappa in Charlie Parker memorial barbecue party

[@hypno59]

Beautifully observed.

[@lemiffe]

AAAAAAAAH!!!! YOOO!!!!!!! WOW!! WHAAT?!?!?! HOW?!?!? The SOLO!! AND THE AFTERMATH!!! That was absolute LUNACY!!! Great job.

[@LaGuerre19]

Hey. Look at me. Don't ever stop being so good. Any of you. I mean it.

[@levilleneuve]

Just love how the orchestra musicians are everyday people brought in to LC's freaky musical world and are grooving to the beat wile at rest :)

[@julioestrada3111]

That is metropole orkest not "everyday people"

[@flashylite]

@@julioestrada3111 Fo real. The MO rock!

[@rickvandijk]

Highly skilled, multiple Grammy award winning orchestra and musicians is probably why Louis decided to give the Metrople a call 😊

[@markgeelen5207]

@@julioestrada3111 I was just gonna say. They could probably teach the band a thing or two.

[@capevulture]

song of the year and i'm so serious. might be AOTY too. such an incredible project

[@daddsy]

That bassline is just daft. Bravo!

[@abandonment]

the break at 2:37 is so sick

[@joepalmer2568]

What an absolute masterpiece. I want to thank you for continually working on and releasing some of the most unique and incredible pieces of music that exists today. It’s always a great day when new Louis Cole drops!

[@lovromercep8953]

Nice to hear the Stravinsky influence in his arrangements

[@SteveOnotsky]

Louis Cole's songs always bring a smile to my face.

[@francesschaefer]

The writing is so clear and then these solos are just unreal great! Kinda symphonic with bebop/hardbop intertwined

[@i00johoj]

This is in many ways complete music: rhythm, melody, feel, harmonies and improvisation. Perfect!

[@SeanRainey]

Louis Cole and Knower are fking GODS This was an amazing song and performance! Kudos to these nasty musicians keeping REAL music alive amongst all the top-40 sewage in 2024.

[@allinthemind2006]

Im REKT…….☠️☠️☠️

[@timevaporwave]

Louis Cole is one of the best drummers I've heard in a long time. He's got the perfect mix of groove and technicality. I love Sam Wilkes on bass too.

[@Supermarket-Music]

I feel the funk in my heart and I don't want it to stop - Is this . . .LIFE

[@heyho405]

Love the way he shoves some "dread" in there, or something like that. Talking Heads are also like that. Makes for extremely funky music.

[@andyseverance1519]

This is the most louis cole louis cole has ever louis coled and I love it

[@MrKkprince]

I cannot stop listening to this ..... this is is pure art and maths applied together. I acquired the full album from bandcamp

[@m.t.6969]

Admit it; you watched this more than once. I know I did. How could you not? Masterpiece!

[@Mr.Hawkins-ld5ug]

That cartoon music break was amazing ❤

[@thebuxtstopshere]

This is insane and yes Zappa would get it... Music beyond the pandemic.. 🌻🙌

[@CryptoTonight9393]

Cant say I've ever been this excited for an album coming out in a long time.

[@Robert.Novack]

Imagine a 72 year old man jumping up and down on the bed. My soul is on fire.

[@NavixDMD]

Galactic tune. David Binney is bending time and reality on this one. The horns swelling at 3:20 really put this into overdrive. Can't wait to get my copy!

[@bdailey016]

Like the first rocket launch to outer space or the founding of the internet, this song represents the summation of all human progress made up to this point.

[@KleoPatra-js9xh]

I do have to agree. As far as music is concerned this is one of the peaks of humanity.

[@kevanriley2998]

boutta put my skelly jammies on and airstrike my food

[@nobu-sh]

Actually the craziest song I have ever heard 🔥

[@deadfr0g]

2:45 Legendary boomer styles on my entire generation by doing a Mario Kart fake-out

[@neilchastain562]

This will go down as some of the best music recorded this year. Kudos! Grammy level

[@mikoparsonius]

That's incredible on so many levels, the drive, the energy, the composition, the lyrics, the speed, the skeletons, the talent, the performance, the solo (wow!).... and totally all round cool !!

[@LaHoraMaker]

I was checking the first 5 seconds in awe wondering: OMG, is he the original Scary Pockets bassist with his disctinctive head-to-the-rhythm move? Yes, indeed! Killer song, killer band!

[@8Phoenix8]

Sephiroth: “Good to see you…Cloud..” *starts to rave*

[@egtoonster]

Man, I wonder if Louis Cole ever considered scoring a movie. I love the Bernard Hermann soundscape in his orchestral arrangements. Also, I REALLY hope we get a proper track release of "High Five". I've only heard it in the live performance and would love a studio version. Looking forward to the new album!

[@Bobbygroovy]

I believe he n Genevieve have been hired to help on a soundtrack or two. Seems I read that somewhere….

[@OnPointFirearms]

So frenetic. Amazing vibe. Anxious and captivating.

[@Stue007]

unbelievable the choir, the orchestra, the sax solo, the bass and drums…

[@pieroiuretig165]

This music is the best out there. Jazz is the winner

[@pabloviolin]

The standard for tightness has been raised even higher 🔥🔥

[@Ghostblock]

I was stank facing the moment the drums came in.

[@simon-cloud]

God I can't get enough of this stuffff

[@randaratliff4327]

New Music! 🎶 Aww Yeah! 😁✨The King is Back.👑🔥

[@dumisalengwati3068]

I love the fact that so many talented musicians all subscribed to bringing Louis' amazingly frenetic and intricate music to life (pun intended 😉) 😍👏🏾🎶❤️‍🔥

[@markwincek6688]

This would fit well as a sound track to a more extravagant and modern The Price is Right.

[@troncek]

A breath of fresh air in todays musical landscape.

[@fords_nothere_100]

Incredible. And LC and GA just never stop. Some of the best new music out there.

[@ciaoramse417]

Zappa,,,,wayne shorter,,,,,joe zawinul,,,,miles davis,,,,united,,,,,in one insane good composition,,,,way 2go,,,,,mind blowing,,,,,,

[@surrealist_]

How many time have I listened to this already? I don't know, not stopping now.

[@timwilson1339]

Who else but louis would crash on the same cymbal he's riding on- on the same note?

[@thepumpkinface7810]

HEYYYYYY what a full blast song! I love the way Jacob mann plays such crazy chords while being so chill lol 🖤

[@GaragebandandBeyond]

AMAZING!! Sooooo damn funky!!! The Sax solo.... that bass line.... The vocals.... THE STRINGS....THE DRUMS!!! Amazeballz.

[@blopa5893]

drums too

[@GaragebandandBeyond]

@@blopa5893 GOOD CALL!!! Edited....

[@Will140f]

Of course you must record Life live. Truly we are living in the best possible timeline, despite anything else that happens this year

[@SealOfApproval82]

So great to hear again, was fortunate enough to be there in 2021 and 2023 in Utrecht. Already preordered the vinyl! I'm so in love with this music and Knower can't wait to here more new music! Louis Cole thank you so much for doing these shows here in NL. Cannot wait to see you guys again in October!

[@OdhranDevlinMusic]

Same re. the vinyl, then I went fuck, how am I gonna feed my kids this week 🤦‍♂️

[@missingspacebetween]

The feel is immaculate

[@Erick-kl2do]

1:59 that moment when you think the final boss is finished, but the damn thing instead regenerates and evolves into a giant monster and you have only low life energy left.

[@Junglemannn]

'David Binney' even appears as a boss introduction 😂