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

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BAND:
Cory Wong - guitar
Sonny T - bass
Kevin Gastonguay - keys
Petar Janjic - drums
Nêgah Santos - percussion
Eddie Barbash - alto sax, soprano sax
Kenni Holmen - tenor sax, soprano sax, flute
Sam Greenfield - bari sax, bass clarinet
Jay Webb - trumpet, flugelhorn
Michael Nelson - trombone
FOH Engineer - Parker Knight
Mix - John Fields and Cory Wong
Videographer - Michael Bowden
Thumbnail Photo - Em Walis

[@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]

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[@ericgelders]

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

[@cmaxi]

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

[@ddavidjeremy]

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

[@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

[@ExtraFancy96]

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

[@skierpage]

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

[@sidwithyou8537]

0ㅔㅔ000

[@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!!

[@gentil_batard_]

don't stop the wong !

[@seanhollandcanada]

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

[@andrewnicon]

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

[@psychoticmann9237]

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

[@Mysimplebehringerxr18ideas38]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@Crentist]

KG really is a monster

[@addison6095]

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

[@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

[@tomylucadamo]

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

[@subliminallabs]

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

[@compdrummer10]

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.

[@MrVinman711]

You can learn a lot about guitar from Cory Wong

[@robertv9448]

agree. He has a unique approach to the instrument. Brushing at the strings and other things he does. He's an innovator like Jeff Beck. This is a very beautiful melody.

[@sethutkc350]

KG!!!!!!!

[@dinkelberchs3697]

I was tripping my ass off on mdma when this was played in berlin 2 months ago and I still haven't fully returned

[@Boris_Chang]

Absolutely beautiful.

[@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

[@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.

[@TheStardustConspiracy]

Man you guys make your live concerts worth every penny!

[@ClockworkDave]

Kevin getting his time to shine, beautiful stuff.

[@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!!!

[@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!

[@henrypowers8326]

I am literally in this video someone stole my catalytic converters during this show 😭

[@claudiopalagini3579]

Toyota car?

[@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 💛

[@stefanchristoff1507]

Marvelous masters and masterpiece !

[@robertv9448]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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 :)

[@theangryaccountant0]

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

[@JohnLloydDavis]

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

[@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!

[@Philtoid]

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

[@jiriwiesner]

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

[@TRCVyrus]

Did anyone else notice some Prince vibes in Corys solo?

[@markshepardsongs]

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

[@magtea3836]

Glad I was there

[@headcasechris]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@crawfordcockers]

Dark shredding Cory Wong is incredible

[@snoopy9330]

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

[@kristhomas7481]

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

[@Plato222]

Cory, you did it man. This performance is one for the ages. A guitar performance that shows so many of your sides, influences, and visions - distilled into a transcendent moment and caught in flight. Thank you. Been a fan for many years - and your continual questing for the next authentic development of your voice, with the courage not to be limited by the “safety” of aspects of that voice already discovered, continued to inspire. In more than musical terms. Thanks again for sharing your gifts.

[@petermarshall4620]

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

[@jaramemitchell6383]

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

[@altangungor8957]

Getting better 😉

[@SeanHeissinger]

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

[@joshuamullicanmusic7482]

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

[@richardbethell5483]

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

[@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!

[@halfwaythere333]

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

[@sm150662]

Tout simplement extraordinaire !

[@altred38]

Amazing 👏👏👏

[@carloshenriquedasilvateles231]

Yesssssssssssss

[@mattromano404]

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

[@martinherrera7991]

Kevin's solo god damn, tremendous

[@davekunk]

One of my favorite songs from Cory.

[@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.

[@nbalance5061]

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

[@markl2804]

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

[@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.

[@herculesrockafeller]

My favourite song of yours!

[@ursusbachthaler566]

Wonderful :))

[@ChristopherKose]

8:28 absolute heaven.

[@Ouzelum92]

Transcendental

[@oliverwarren1074]

KEVIN G

[@hubertried19]

what a tone...

[@drkevinharts]

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

[@platypusmusic8843]

Kevin’s solo is on another level!

[@ObraBass]

This is worthy of The Prince 💜

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

[@Churchbass317]

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

[@montbob100]

almost sounds like allman bros for a minute.great guitar man.i love it.

[@starbuk138]

THAT REVERB. Perfection.

[@kelli3585202]

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

[@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.

[@julioborges1210]

Wow, the Meditation along the Gravity. A new collaboration between Cory and John Mayer is coming...

[@geoffwidmier3714]

This is so good it hurts.

[@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 🤘❤️🎥🤩

[@guitarpicken7777]

Best take of this song I have ever heard

[@secretreleases]

Such a masterpiece.

[@ronmatty807]

The best ever. See you in Austin.

[@otherjakebeard7544]

can we have an album of the best of the live takes from this tour? vinyl please.

[@robertv9448]

Honestly, that main melody sounds allot like the chorus of "All That I Need" (Tedeschi/Trucks, Doyle Bramhall II). Everyone borrows. But he takes that moment and expands on it. Cory has a beautiful sense of melody. And love his tone!

[@Roestikrokette]

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

[@Psychedelicide]

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

[@klank67]

This is awesome but you have to check out Eric Gales as a guest on this tune...it's a mindblower!!

[@ElliottHinds]

👏👏👏