"Meditation" // Live At The Wiltern

[@tripw9424]

I can't wait for the final form of Meditation, when the entire concert is just a 2 hour version of Meditation. I will pay to attend that concert.

[@jdlm9]

Cory’s version of Pat Metheny’s ‘The Way Up’

[@mattromano404]

I like to go into guitar centers and play this song and watch the employees heads tilt and their eyes get bigger with wonder.

[@grantreynolds5654]

This! If I could only pick one song to listen to forever Meditation would be on the short list.

[@NathanMazet-mr8tz]

Last year, I was lucky enough to bump into Cory just after the soundcheck when he came in Sète in the south of France. I felt extremely lucky to meet him and to be able to talk to him. I thanked him for the joy he constantly brings to us but I did not forget to ask him what was his inspiration for Meditation, the song that touches me every time I listen to it. He told me Change the World by Eric Clapton and a specific album of Brad Mehldau (I could not retain the name). Such a masterpiece, totally agree with you @grantreynolds5654.

[@NathanMazet-mr8tz]

Last year, I was lucky enough to bump into Cory just after the soundcheck when he came in Sète in the South France. I felt extremely lucky to meet him and to be able to talk to him. I thanked him for the joy he constantly brings to us but I did not forget to ask him what was his inspiration for Meditation, a song that deeply touches me everytime I listen to it. He told me Change the World by Eric Clapton and a specific album of Brad Mehldau (I could not retain the name). Such a masterpiece, I totally agree with you @grantreynolds5654.

[@michaelpauls7148]

The guitar switch, the key change, the string break…. just epic!

[@kylekennedy3299]

Timestamps/ favorite moments @01:00 - exposition @01:56 - var 1 @02:53 - recapitulation @04:02 - variation 2 @04:51 - diminish intensifies @05:16 - variation 3 @06:22 - spicy run @06:33 - meditation intro @07:20 - snap @07:42 - groove @08:04 - solo @09:13 - pick @09:34 - tasty transition by petar @11:08 - horns/ buildup begins @11:31 - little kicks @11:54 - "move it!" @12:28 - key change @12:39 - broken string @12:46 - whip it good @13:15 - full steam ahead @14:00 - open all the stops

[@elliotnovak4745]

the run at 6:22 is borrowing heavily from Prelude 2 by Heitor Villa-Lobos. look that piece up and listen to the first 10 seconds if you are curious

[@kylekennedy3299]

Im so glad you guys posted this, i was at the show (feb 24, 2024) and forgot to record the first 3 minutes. Also i was standing in the back and can only see the back of the crowd. I swear meditation might be my favorite song, but dont make me pick a version!

[@JaneNelson-Kroeger]

I love all of your versions of Meditation. Thank you for sharing your band's amazing talent with the world! You share so much joy. Thank you!

[@drewandrewmusic]

This whole show needs to be released. This looks like a movie. Was so lucky to get to be there for this one!

[@theangryaccountant0]

And the whole electric section on 5 strings!!!! Damn!

[@JohnBricksmith2048]

I like Cory but why are people so impressed by that especially with his style?

[@TrevorMedia]

Cory killing it even with the broken string at the end!!

[@JohnBricksmith2048]

It's honestly no big deal, especially due to his style. He's a great musician. I'm just saying it's absolutely no problem for any semi decent guitarist to do that. He's all about textures, layers and space. He uses silence well

[@JavierPerez-wx9re]

Many versions but all them Magic. Spiritually high to the next level. Meditation is always evolutioning in a perfect circle.🎉

[@mumriktheunbanned]

I love every iteration of this song! Really hope I get to watch it live one day.

[@breadstickvalley]

The video indeed does justice to the pure magic that was experienced that night, what a blessing you are.

[@daveedson32]

Everything about this is a gift.

[@Nannada1212]

Love the Silent Night reference right out the gate.

[@rayfoolio]

Cory! This was so beautiful. Thanks for sharing your music with us

[@radosawsugocki9132]

Hey Cory, u reminded me to grab guitar today

[@MrBTBusch]

My personal favorite comment. Nothing is better than inspiring another. More Blessings to YOU. Be Good.

[@philstubblefield]

Yes! Love me some Meditation! I was recently blessed to see the last two shows of the Fall 2024 tour in his hometown of St. Paul, MN. On the final night, he played a version of Meditation much like this one, with a long, intricate acoustic intro. Cory is such an unbelievably excellent musician, as are Petar, KG, Kenni, and really the entire band! Mind blowing! 🤯

[@whyage3473]

I've always been a big fan of Cory and have been in Awe of his musicianship but with this performance he catapulted himself in my top 5 guitarists of all time. The sheer versatility in his playing and composing is out of this world, holy moly.

[@ohmykai207]

Wow! The things you hear in these compositions is always so delightful and thoughtful. Kudos.

[@leomarco7181]

This is god-level musicianship

[@MrBTBusch]

Sublime performance. The broken string actually makes it even better!

[@abnzg]

jeez that string break took Cory to another level. Amazing.

[@williamgraham6878]

Your music brings so much light to an otherwise dark world.

[@sfj58]

Even with a broken string, the maestro still performed his best. One hell of a guitarist 👏👏👏👏

[@showingYOUtheworld]

What can I say.... Fantastic band and Corey Wong - what an intelligent musician 👏 RESPECT 🙌 ❗

[@DownTempo91]

See you next february in Paris !! Looking forward !

[@liamouziel211]

this shit is covered in rain level gooning and I LOVE IT so much holy shit

[@michaelrosenberg2420]

I saw the electric version in Toronto. That was show stopping, BUT this?!!?!??! Damn, acoustic perfection. You can't hide when you play acoustic, Either ya got the chops or ya don't. He does.......KEY CHANGE???!??!?!??!?! OMG

[@onofre4390]

Listening this feels like an emotiinal experience❤

[@yingnanwang9304]

I was there. It was a breathtaking moment. I felt like in a cinematic experience. You are so talent to shine in front of 2000 ppl.❤

[@amystraussmusic]

Just exquisite.

[@Legalectric]

Winona, Cotter Jazz Fest -- great to hear!

[@fake_tourist]

can't wait to see meditation live at lolla India next year! It is such an amazing track.

[@emmarossignol4445]

I love that this song keeps getting longer! Can't wait for the post-rock version of Mediation.

[@jaaaaaaasssssssoooooonnnnnnnn]

The guitar is great but the hi hat and ride cymbal makes my ears happy too

[@Joel_Powell]

Best comment on here - agree completely. What a beat.

[@graysonorr9318]

Many Cory insane on acoustic

[@ismaelmallma]

🔥🔥🔥

[@MarkHatlestad]

What a fucking legendary buildup

[@speedracer7426]

I'm a simple man. I see a new version of Meditation uploaded, I put it in my Watch Later and don't remove it until it's had at least 10 listens.

[@TheMusicWiz]

Just keeps growing !!

[@nope5178]

Epic !!!

[@ShaggyMummy]

ayy Jacob Butler, and the rest of the production team, Great job, I want to do what you do at this level.

[@MarvinTricking]

This is just awesome

[@bluesbry]

6:22 Sounded like Ingwie Malmsteen there! Awesome!

[@aidan_bonner]

Please get this on streaming

[@GizzyDillespee]

Gteat sound quality too. It goes without saying, but nobody else mentioned it, so I will.

[@victoragun8751]

🔥🔥❤❤

[@plarp]

Hey it's Negah!

[@SeriousWade]

THAT KEY CHANGE THO

[@jermionegranger]

i can't even play smoke on the water without that string

[@ShaunHautly]

Hahahahahah. This made me laugh aloud. Great guitarist joke. :-)

[@armando534]

👍

[@matthewghall]

Silent Night!

[@JuanRoosterbeard]

todos vienen a Argentina menos vos Cory, meditalo.-

[@SuperNintenjoe]

Was mad that people at the salt shed were yelling during this

[@dhmacher]

13:00 there goes the guitar string again..

[@InigoAmoEnriquez-ux1tq]

Wolf pack !

[@phrets]

😢

[@sampowellmusic]

Who needs 6 strings

[@fireballflig]

Meditation 2, Strings 0

[@volgast-z5n]

🔥🔥🔥