"Meditation" - Cory Wong (Live @ Brooklyn Steel FEB 2022)

[@Gaz_K]

The way that Kevin G builds that beautiful solo, and the chords he passes through... absolute masterclass

[@mooncorp212]

I can hear japaneese inspirations there. And also 90's acid jazz stuff (ala Incognito).

[@benedekfulop6637]

J

[@ericgelders]

@@mooncorp212 Yes, delicate melodic progressions and also a jazzy groove - amazing.

[@skierpage]

One of the best performances from Kevin Gastonguay and the Gastonguaynotes ever 🎹! And the guitarist opener was good too.

[@sidwithyou8537]

0ㅔㅔ000

[@abnzg]

so nice to have a highquality recording of this arrangement without a bunch of fratboy dudebros yelling "DEAN TOWN" over the top. Magical.

[@petershulman4024]

no one should have a noise to make other than the band on this one--just a gift.

[@maxfotoalbum243]

@@petershulman4024 imagine noise at a concert

[@danielelise7348]

Said the dudebro

[@dtblodge]

Was at this show with a friend and I remember looking at her after KG wrapped up and both of us had our mouths hanging open. One of the best concert moments I’ve ever experienced. I was thrilled to see he posted nearly the whole show (all amazing), and I keep coming back to relive this moment. Still get chills - thanks Cory and Kevin!!

[@JomezPro]

This is one of the best arrangements of Meditation you've ever done! Looking forward to the next time we meet again 🥏🎸🔥

[@bellchattin]

Hey jomeez

[@rja861]

Still my favorite cross over of people meeting

[@shellim6564]

@@rja861 riight! wish there was vinyl of this album

[@ExtraFancy96]

I maintain this is one of the prettiest guitar parts in any song, feels like it has so much emotion behind it

[@Dweezil1996]

Holy shit Kevin is a god... Dude takes some CHANCES -- he got himself out of a lot of daring shit in this solo -- absolutely gorgeous man

[@waki8893]

HARMONIC CHANCES

[@AlmostEthical]

He used harmony to manipulate tension and release very satisfyingly

[@MHan-sk8dl]

This song is like a prayer thats just checking in to give thanks.

[@EvilSean62]

im not signed in to the book of whatever but yes !!! its like a missive to an unregistered spiritual base ? an prayer to and for just being and having a thing

[@psychoticmann9237]

The way that organ blends with the guitar reverb 😮‍💨👌🏼

[@Mysimplebehringerxr18ideas38]

😢😢😢😢 please let's shed dem tears together on this. Ha.. too beautiful music ❤

[@ddavidjeremy]

Man, what a beautiful performance. Gave me the feelies multiple times.

[@nathanminert3119]

KEVIN!!!!! YES!!!!!!! That was so beautiful. Cory I loved your solo too 😘 So well played by the entire group. Thanks so much for doing what you do. K I'm just gonna go cry for a little bit now. Love you guys 💛

[@subliminallabs]

Corey shreds and all but that piano piece at the end... HOLY HELL!

[@Mikeb_drumming]

Kevin took us on a journey at the end there, and I will never be the same because of it. Thank you to the whole band for constantly reminding me why we all play music in the first place.

[@intermodal_0]

Every now and again I’ll wake up with the most beautiful melody rolling around in my ears and think excitedly to myself, “what a beautiful song this could be!” And a few minutes into fleshing it out on guitar or bass I realize I just woke up with Meditation stuck in my head. This song is a dream, thank you for sharing it with us all.

[@sazwell]

Cory in Manchester was being thoroughly upstaged by his band members most of the show. Which was awesome to see, everyone had their time to shine. Then he pulls this out towards the end for his own moment of glory and honestly, that whole show will stick with me forever

[@EvilSean62]

saw in glasgow ... vincen ... ffs the horn section i really liked the amount of subwoofer they allocated to the drums...it was proper

[@pavkata97]

The piano at the end - so much colors! Oh my god 🙏 💕 😍

[@ericgelders]

You ARE right - delicate, melodic and with hints of jazzy grooves, achingly beautiful!

[@andrewnicon]

I haven't seen Cory play lead like that much, it sounds great.

[@adm_ezri]

this track imo is the GOAT ngl, was amazing to hear live in Manchester, thanks for uploading another live performance of it

[@maxhowlett9661]

Hell yeah dude. I was at the manchester gig too and this track totally swept me away

[@ClockworkDave]

Kevin getting his time to shine, beautiful stuff.

[@theangryaccountant0]

Wow - Cory's spectacular as per usual, but Kevin's solo. Dayam!

[@FredMaHead]

piano solo was insane

[@tomlupton3975]

Bravo -- I haven't felt like that about a song since I heard Cliffs of Dover for the first time. You really pulled me in!

[@ericgelders]

Nice reference there ✌! Can understand where that comes from.

[@cmaxi]

One of the most beautiful things I have ever seen!!! Come to Vancouver Canada Cory!

[@556musicman]

Every time.... every time I think I can't love Cory and this band any more. And then something else drops, and I am taken on another emotional rollercoastef and have a new favorite... until the next piece drops. Gah. Love this stuff. Everything Cory puts out just hits me right in the soul.

[@talmagerichardson5575]

This is the song that turned me on to Cory Wong. It's been an enjoyable year and a half since. Excited to see him (again) in a couple weeks in Vegas!!!

[@markshepardsongs]

EVEN better than the one on the boat! just transformative, transfixing and transitionally brilliant!

[@TheStardustConspiracy]

Man you guys make your live concerts worth every penny!

[@peaelare]

When this was played in Dallas last November, it was a spiritual experience. What a journey it took in the few months following! That piano solo…geez!

[@jbfloyd3]

Taking notes. This is a beauty. 🙌🙌

[@GameTrailblazerX]

This is awesome and with eric gales it went to another level :)

[@Crentist]

KG really is a monster

[@KuuchWizard]

That percussive rhythmic playing at the start really gets me goin

[@JuanGarcia-ds4sl]

it reminded me of his collab with neural dsp SUNSET

[@KuuchWizard]

@@JuanGarcia-ds4sl whoa, lmao, I’m gonna have to check that out!

[@JuanGarcia-ds4sl]

@@KuuchWizard yea, he played along with tim henson from polyphia and plini

[@GuyWhoLikesTheSnarkies1435]

@@JuanGarcia-ds4sl It's his signature lick or motif, just like Plini's!

[@stefanoioele]

I am looping Kevin's solo. It was a full immersion wow, felt like it took us for a long swim through the oceans ... wow!

[@robertv9448]

Love Kevin's keyboard work. His melodies build tension, then release beautifully!

[@jaramemitchell6383]

I’ve listened to A LOT of Wong and I think this is far and away my fav performance

[@tomylucadamo]

Kevin, oh my god! Insane! DEFORMEEEEEEEEEEEEE 🤯🤯🤯

[@Philtoid]

He doesnt always shred,but when he does, its massive. Need to catch you dudes live

[@JohnLloydDavis]

Cory is one of my favourite guitar players of the last 5 years, very tasteful and such a great ear for tone.

[@magtea3836]

Glad I was there

[@Matt.Ice06]

This tour at First Ave was legendary and one of the best musical experiences I’ve ever seen/heard. Thanks Cory and crew!

[@davekunk]

One of my favorite songs from Cory.

[@ericgelders]

Talking 'bout a soundscape, this is it, as if the song says "Gimme your hand..." taking me as a listener on a beautiful, deep trip - as the title so aptly suggests.

[@gentil_batard_]

don't stop the wong !

[@mattromano404]

Damn it damn it damn it. Hopefully this is still evolving for winter 23!

[@kristhomas7481]

Keep coming back for more. Good lord this is sweet as nectar.

[@petermarshall4620]

Dang!!! So good... and yeah, love the lead too. Music can save the world...

[@travisumbel6877]

I fucking love this song, but Kevin comes in to literally prove to everyone that he can mold this song into whatever he dang pleases. I hope everyone at this show appreciated the magic that happened right before there eyes :)

[@krakenhawkstratdude204]

That’s how a Start should sound and be played. This guy is out of this world!

[@shabzstarchintu1211]

What an experience i just had wow

[@headcasechris]

Man Kevin's solo put a huge smile on my face this morning - incredible!

[@AutobahnSHO]

I can only imagine practice times are the most fun, most enjoyable times ever!!!! Thank you ALL for your enjoyment of music and sharing it with us!

[@herculesrockafeller]

My favourite song of yours!

[@richardbethell5483]

A new era in guitar. Looks like the future is bright after all. Inspirational

[@solidgroundmusic]

Such beautiful strat tones. Many guitarists play strats but a select few truly allow the stratocaster to shine through in all its amazing sonic uniqueness and beauty. Cory wong is one of this type of Strat wielders for sure.

[@crawfordcockers]

Dark shredding Cory Wong is incredible

[@Boris_Chang]

Absolutely beautiful.

[@drkevinharts]

I love every performance of Meditation but this is my favorite!!!😊

[@kelli3585202]

Love it! You are amazing, Cory! I love the piano part at the end a lot too. So amazing all around!

[@nbalance5061]

That beautiful solo Kevin...a meditation. Wow.

[@jiriwiesner]

I sometimes wish the members of this band were immortal to be with us forever and save the world with their music.

[@stefanchristoff1507]

Marvelous masters and masterpiece !

[@sethutkc350]

KG!!!!!!!

[@Churchbass317]

WOW! Had to play it over and over. This is now my favorite song. Thank you and thank you!

[@BrandonMilner]

I'm loving...you hear me? LOVING these new ambient jam parts in your songs. Takes them so much farther out and deeper. Wonderful.

[@SeanHeissinger]

This guy has me spoiled on what live sound should feel like. Such an underrated producer/mixer

[@nathanwilliams4974]

Man Cory, you guys put on such an amazing level of musicianship with everything you release. My uncle died a year and a half ago and I really wish I had discovered you before then to show him your music. He was a musician all his life and would have absolutely loved what you guys do. Keep doing what you guys love, it's clearly working.

[@seanhollandcanada]

Pat Methey:Lyle Mayes......Cory Wong:Kevin Gastonguay

[@guitarpicken7777]

Best take of this song I have ever heard

[@hubertried19]

what a tone...

[@starbuk138]

THAT REVERB. Perfection.

[@martinherrera7991]

Kevin's solo god damn, tremendous

[@mrjavram01]

We neeeeeeeed meditation !!!!! A great song !!!!!!!

[@Roestikrokette]

very emotional! i even cry during listen! thanks a lot for this!

[@sm150662]

Tout simplement extraordinaire !

[@platypusmusic8843]

Kevin’s solo is on another level!

[@JasonMcNamara]

This video just goes to prove that a quality Videographer is just as important as any member of the band to help make the show amazing when watched back 🤘❤️🎥🤩

[@odeehoomes]

I remember watching this in London earlier this year, absolutely ethereal! Love your stuff Cory :)

[@altred38]

Amazing 👏👏👏

[@jakethacker3724]

Just some of the most skilled stuff I have ever seen. It's folks like y'all that spark the desire for mastery.

[@joshuamullicanmusic7482]

Accidentally got on the Wong train, but dude what a trip.

[@snoopy9330]

Man, so cool what you are doing, pursue your path please

[@willinwoods]

Wow. Just... wow.

[@Psychedelicide]

Sydney-apolis eagerly awaits U & the band!! We gotz Opera House 4 ya!!

Pero qué maravilla es esta? ❤ Gracias Cory por regalarnos esta joya musical. Dios salve a los wongnotes

[@ChristopherKose]

8:28 absolute heaven.

[@karenhillblom7131]

Love, love, love

[@gfuterfas]

I had a dream about this song last night. Such a great build over a pretty simple backing. Cory is phenomenal, but then Kev takes it to a whole other place.

[@secretreleases]

Such a masterpiece.

[@altangungor8957]

Getting better 😉

[@LeChinoisSympa]

The high peak of the solo (from ~8:00 to ~9:30) is so powerfull!

[@alkingborn]

Cory, you & your band are simply phenomenal

[@Guazza9]

snarky puppy´s spirit.. great!!

[@bertrandbuasri3064]

Wonderful !

[@EmmanuelHouseofPrayer]

Dude!!!! Freakin amazing!!

[@markl2804]

When the band comes in!! Wow!!!! 1:54

[@danielibarra8419]

Dear friend, you really have a great team of musicians.

[@CMarchesan]

What a wonderful clean Strat sound ! Love it !

[@howtoalternatepickandmuchm660]

Just beautiful.

[@Riccardo_Silva]

1.54: what an incredible, beautiful chiming in of the Rhythm section! This is my next top entry in my playlist, along with Thundercat, Louis Cole/Knower, Cody Fry, Dirty Loops and, of course, many of Cory's tunes! And - geez, Sonny is so powerful (i'm a bassist too). So beautiful and flawless! Thank you so much!👍🏽👍🏻👍🏽 P.S. who said that great music belongs to the seventies?

[@skierpage]

Nice list, I've got to know all of those in the last 3 years. Also Yvette Young and Covet, and Polyphia. So many good groups making good music.

[@margix1172]

Parcels Khruangbin Rayowa Cannons Chromeo ....but what is missing are great lead and background singers ( and possibly a better look!!! the 70's were great even for the best look of ANY era)

[@brianmi40]

Astounding.