Musical Analysis/Reaction of Clown Core - Earth

[@JWSoundworks2]

🎵🎸Moody, atmospheric, instrumental, one-man-band prog? Right this way 👇 kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5-6lmadlJyjp6M

[@deluxejay69]

"the guy who's driving, is he playing anything?" Yes, he's playing the Van

[@TheChzoronzon]

Indeed... but you need to watch the whole album several times to notice, at least me

[@floatingdisembodiedhead8975]

@@TheChzoronzon same tbh

[@dankyjoker]

a crucial part of any good band.

[@byz88]

His solo performance with the van on a later track in this album is a very integral part of the vibes.

[@AlexSmashX3]

Driver-kun is best van player

[@itsthisguyNeil]

I, a sax, guitar and bass player, tried to explain this to my girlfriend who does not play instruments. It’s like i was trying to explain color to a blind person.

[@abcrx32j]

The life of an intrumentalist. You either get stuck in one genre or play enough so you have to justify your music taste to others

[@floatingdisembodiedhead8975]

Honestly that's how it always was when trying to explain anything deeper within music lmao

[@davidneilson3508]

Perfect analogy 🌴👍👍😎🌴

[@NestoftheSun]

I had a very similar experience with my girlfriend, she looked at me like I was nuts and left the room while I finished the album

[@the_wretched]

Please note that everyone's wearing their seatbelts.

[@Squirrelconga]

They ain't clownin' around...

[@Oxbayer]

Clown Core and Death Grips care about vehicle safety

[@otakuholly8885]

And wearing their masks 😷

[@ChrisDelChris]

There are people in my life who have been seriously injured in fairly low speed accidents MULTIPLE TIMES from driving unbuckled and being thrown around the cabin. Meanwhile actual clowns…

[@TiqueO6]

Yes but they're eating CWD positive meat?

[@MrTickleTrunk]

Louis Cole and Sam Gende are legends. I'm glad they have an outlet to just mess around and do things like this. It's like 2 kids playing with their instrument blocks while sitting on a jazz carpet ♥

[@PandamoniumBruu]

No, you are wrong... they are "NOT Louis Cole" and "NOT Sam Gende" (?)

[@jackoo666]

Louis Cole is one of the most talented drummers ive heard in a long time.

[@EnbyWithAPhone]

That’s such a good analogy for what this is

[@chrisnunez111]

At experimental elementary.

[@vogelvogeltje]

😂😂😂 bro it’s not them.

[@Sir_Robocop_jr]

They were featured on adult swim a couple years ago when they put out their album toilet. Yes they recorded in a porta potty. Thats when they got popular. Then in September they came out with van out of nowhere and a lot of people were happy to say the least.

[@jameji_phd]

@@mapasapa8407 I mean he takes a shit on a keyboard to play a note in Van so...

[@Gryffyth_Aurum]

Toilet was such a good album.

[@yousaid4026]

No way, which ep? Two or so years ago I dm’d Eric andre and asked him to listen to clowncore. I wonder if I helped make this happen?

[@chrisnunez111]

@@yousaid4026 no i think its because they are brainfeeder artists and that label does alot for adult swim

[@yousaid4026]

@@chrisnunez111 Clowncore aren’t brainfeeder artists though… where did you hear that?

[@ISKMUSIC1]

"Oh, right...right...ok...my goodness...eh...ah...right...ok...ehm" - was also my first reaction.

[@jh5131]

😂😂

[@sc4334]

The first time I heard clowncore I was actually filled with like a strange uncomfort.. like my brain told me this was evil or something.. But I couldnt help myself.. I kept listening and eventually realized these guys are incredibly talented in a joke sort of way.. They actually have some really good songs

[@juliusfucik4011]

This is exactly how many people feel about metal. I did too. At first. Now 30 years later, Clown Core does not faze me. I immediately went to a smiling appreciation.

[@Morteanjo2011]

God Bless you for giving the most entertaining and spontaneous reaction I've ever seen. Very refreshing. I'm gonna be looping this right after I finish this comment. BTW: high quality musicianship. 👌

[@JWSoundworks2]

😯 That's so kind of you to say. Thank you very much. I'm glad you enjoyed the video, I had a great time watching this one so I'm glad to hear that came across! 😀🙌

[@runeraid1561]

First person I’ve ever seen figure out how they were counting during that one bit. It suddenly clicked for me and it didn’t sound like random intervals anymore

[@ashleygreenaway6312]

It seems so simple but as soon as I heard him Counting it out, I knew he was right.

[@TiqueO6]

Not sure sure he nailed the counting, after the quarter notes they're playing something a little more complex, maybe half-note triplets off the beat?Then it seems like dotted half's towards the end,

[@TiqueO6]

And it should be easy to work this out with a little software or a click because they are spot-on keeping time, I have a feeling they never use a click track except maybe to find an initial tempo, Louis often pushes the tempo up as things go along and everybody is happy to follow along!

[@trevor_hawley]

Love your breakdown of the timing I was wondering how that worked. Great vid!

[@JWSoundworks2]

Thanks Trev! 👍

[@TheJuicyTangerine]

I really like how you actually took the time to break down the song, as opposed to every other reaction/breakdown video that just reacted and didn't say anything about the technical parts of the music

[@thedan7]

The identities of the members are unknown. Although if you check out the live version of the song Overtime by Knower, you might find some clues ;)

[@darkgreninja8349]

isnt the drummer louis cole

[@troubleondemand7703]

@@darkgreninja8349 Definitely not Louis Cole. They are both left-handed and play with open, matched-grip. They are also both quite tall and lanky. It's just not possible.

[@SHINXANTA]

It’s Louis Cole and Sam Gendel.

[@MrTickleTrunk]

Louis Cole and Sam Gendel, definitely

[@Voornoek]

read the room idiots

[@simond7582]

the reactions are always the same, disgust & confusion followed by head nod, smile and ending by loving it 😂

[@peterosky790]

I love that moment of "I like this" but completely uncomfortable about it. We've all been there. That's clown core.

[@tarnin]

I keep coming back to your two clownc0re vids. I realized it's like I was in the room with someone i just introduced them to myself, and they get it and I'm so happy.

[@JWSoundworks2]

Love this comment! Cheers dude.

[@MH-mk9vc]

You could watch that video on a loop for hours, but I could watch this reaction on a loop for hours. I keep coming back to it. One of, if not THE best reaction video I have seen. Love the breakdowns. Love the honest reaction. Often you can tell these reactors have seen a video before and they aren't genuine. I appreciate watching the journey you were on, and love how much you appreciate what they are doing. It is nice to see musicians react to this.

[@vinnquinn]

This might be my favorite Clowncore reaction. I come back to it often just to enjoy someone hearing it for the first time again

[@19RaxR91]

Just in case you are still wondering about those spaces, I can help out with that, which actually can be counted in 16ths (depending on if you consider the song being either 79, or 158 bpm). Here is an unconventional, but hopefully understandable diagram of when the hits happen. The "H" is for when they Hit the notes, and the spaces in between the 16th note groupings indicates the next bar. H 2 3 4 First, four quarter notes. H 2 3 4 H 2 3 4 H 2 3 4 H 2 3 4 In the next bar they start cycling through 5 16ths 4 times in a row... 5 H 2 3 4 5 H 2 3 4 5 H 2 3 4 5 H 2 3 4 ...followed by the spacing turning into 6 16ths for 2 times in a row at the second 4th... 5 6 H 2 3 4 5 6 H 2 3 4 ... and is followed by a bar split in two by essentially 2 half notes. 5 6 7 8 H 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Mind you, my theory knowledge isnt perfect (just like my English), but the rhythmic patter is definitely such as I wrote, and it can be easily proven, if you slow down the song and try to count along to it as I described.

[@nonc_drew]

people who learn english as a second language are always better at english than me and also can count weird ass jazz prog time signatures, to a tee

[@The_Tribal_Beef]

I don't know if I should be worried that I enjoyed this .... It's not my style of music , but even I can appreciate the talent here

[@TwoGunToast]

They have three albums out currently if i remember i highly recommend ClownC0re!

[@flyingdart9819]

Worried, you haven't been cursed, you have been blessed

[@flyingdart9819]

Word of advise, don't give too much thought to genres and styles, this way you will find pretty unorthodox, but great songs.

[@davfive]

Um, I stopped at the 0:38 second mark and replayed your stuff. That was fantastic!! Haven't even listened to the "reaction" yet. ... Glad I watched your reaction to this, because I probably would've dismissed their video outright, but ended up getting into it because you did. Thanks!

[@JWSoundworks2]

Thank you, man! 😊 Clown Core was just what I needed today, great fun!!

[@J_Hardwater]

Watching you instantly try to figure out the time signatures for the odd pause timings was amazing, you figured it out so much faster than I did it blows my mind!

[@FantasySportsZen]

I can't get over the absolute genius of this. No disrespect to their "traditional projects" but this is beyond. The transition from "wtf???..." to "holy fuck!" is so fun to watch on these reactions too.

[@BluuurghAg9]

There is a band named Earth, but if one of these guys is Dylan Carlson, I'd be heavily surprised! The rumour goes that the drummer is Louis Cole and the sax player is Sam Gendel. Great musicians that are worth checking out!

[@Kreedogger]

Your reaction is more genuine and in depth than any of the other clowncore reaction videos out there for sure! Including the other "computers" reaction vids. I did an edit/loop of the Louis' drums n' keys and Sam's incredible sax solo parts of this song. Some of the Best music I have ever heard from 2 individuals let alone many. I also made a good loop of the first half of the computers sax solo because they cut it short before you can make a full loop in it's entirety. Also, the d*ck on keys part of "Toilet" is and forever will be a classic. Awesome sounding music at it's best parts plus all this additional fun. lmao. I just like extracting the real music pieces from it. I noticed in a lot of their songs you can edit and put together a couple songs at once. serious musicianship parts and then the cooky parts.

[@JWSoundworks2]

That's a cool idea, have you it up on youtube? Thanks for the kind words.

[@Kreedogger]

@@JWSoundworks2 Hey there! Not yet but i will try to get it up here soon. I will post it to you when it is. Warning: its not a perfectly timed mashup but i did pretty good for what i had.

[@Kreedogger]

@@JWSoundworks2 Hey! I uploaded them. I did these kind of hastily and lacking expertise on sound editing but i still love how it sounds. Maybe somebody with more talent in sound editing/mixing can take a crack at trying to decipher Clowncore! Computers Epic sax- kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYjbn4uimbRmf8k Earth- kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKHCXqekfLiCapY

[@professortrog7742]

I am putting it in my testament: at my cremation they have to play Existence (from the album Van), LOUDLY. After that, those present may be happy or sad that existence is over. Whatever, not as if i am able to care anymore either way.

[@zynius]

This is from their latest album "Van", and the van driver is a new "addition" to the band (?!) . The album contains 12 songs but is only 17 minutes long :D

[@mikemoss6045]

I will never get tired of watching people react to clown core

[@Whosagoodboi]

I absolutely love how at the start you went from confused, to accepting it and then right back to confused

[@DantePaxton113]

You seem positively baffled Like seein you wrappin your head around it is beautifull in away Its like youre tryna explain to yourself why you dig it❤

[@boarder6246]

I haven’t watched your channel before, but I love “The Beyond” poster in the background!

[@RalphBellairs]

The "Banksy" of the music world. Reminds me a bit of The Residents from back in the day when I was rocking my "Duck Stab" t-shirt!

[@gregdallas6499]

Louis Cole and Sam Gendel are always up to something! Was fun to watch your reaction to these super talented guys.

[@burninglion2584]

A modern classic if ever there was one.

[@TheChzoronzon]

Eyyyy you took my advice and checked Clowncore, yay!! I knew you were gonna appreciate all the various levels of awesomenes... I precisely recommended them to you cause your mention of Mr. Bungle in an old vid haha...yeah, the vibes are there, aren't they? "Computers" is probably my next fav "theme" from them... or "Toilet" from their first album of the same name... the guize under the clown disguises are from Knower, a jazzy-experimental more serious band You kill it at the guitar, btw, bravo man

[@JWSoundworks2]

Thank you, dude! I'm up for checking out "computers" next from these guys! Definitely big Bungle vibes, especially their earlier stuff.

[@TheChzoronzon]

@@JWSoundworks2 You'll love it. Fact. :p They make me think also of Pogo the Clown haha... Dog Fashion Disco is another of my old favs

[@JWSoundworks2]

@@TheChzoronzon big time! DFD are legends! Been enjoying their re-recording releases the last few years but would be awesome for a brand new album from them!

[@Bhatt_Hole]

"You have cankles" is a lovely and timeless song as well.

[@cranefixeroregon8815]

Legit Talent having fun with the exploration of music in a van lol .. love these guys

[@JWSoundworks2]

Wild! These guys are great!

[@TheChzoronzon]

@@JWSoundworks2 Their first "album" is called "Toilet" an its entirely recorded inside a porta-poty ... then second is this one, called "Van" and recorded inside...well, u get it :D

[@didndido3638]

Hahaha...you don't say a word while listening to the music yet your face is filling pages!!! That's a royal reaction video!

[@kyoopihd]

Watching people react to their first viewing of clownc0re is a favorite pastime of mine!

[@memeopsisspp1165]

Eyyyy so glad to see this! Check out Overtime (live sesh) by knower if you want to see both members of clown core (louis cole and sam gendel) in a more normal and subdued setting jamming out to a funky track.

[@Public_Relations_Dept]

Fantastic breakdown! Really nice to see a reaction channel that looks at the music and how it was put together . Subscribed :)

[@JWSoundworks2]

Thank you, appreciate that!

[@MadMetalShop]

Bro you have the best reaction video intro of all time hands down! SICK 😎

[@JWSoundworks2]

Thank you, dude! 😎🤘

[@blazingstar9638]

These guys are great musicians

[@singinwhatimdoin]

"I actually really like this, I just don't know where to start with it." I think we can all relate to this feeling.

[@MetalxD117]

Really Nice reaction!

[@xthatkidx]

They’re both studio musicians with several bands of there own under their belt as well

[@wesgray1494]

Thank you for your great musical commentary.

[@NestoftheSun]

That's the exact reaction I had when I saw this for the first time and had to explain to my girlfriend why it's actually brilliant and perfect art.

[@rebelfa20t91]

Louis Cole on drums, Sam Gendel on saxophone. You should check out a song called Robocop by them. Enjoyed your reaction, cheers!

[@WeeWillyWeiner]

Great analysis 👍🏻

[@idiotwandering02]

Shabaka Hutchings could NEVER

[@TwoGunToast]

My favorite part about the earlier videos in the portapotty songs like Toilet or Hell etc you can see the drummer n stuff smiling under their mask while they ay. They're lovin it.

[@TwoGunToast]

*while they play. Cant edit or the heart goes away lolz

[@kyoopihd]

Heyooo, the Bungle shout out - totally California vibes.

[@Isosyth]

It's like a joke, but the joke is that they're serious musicians.

[@RustyGonzo]

They remind me a ton of John Zorn, which is a huge compliment.

[@marti5420]

one thing ive learned from all these musician reacts channels, is that musicians feel great pain listening to music

[@JWSoundworks2]

😂

[@tolstoy21]

I know I'm commenting late in the game here, but, yeah . . . . everything and everyone in Louis Cole's orbit is absoute genius. It's so refreshing to have people like this in world. Keeps my faith in music, creativity and boundary pushing alive.

[@bluecoffeestudios]

Thank you for all your talent Mr Louis Cole and Sam Gende

[@notoriousmsb]

The driver is holding them hostage and the only way he'll release them is if they play the perfect jam. Unfortunately for them, but fortunate for us -- they did not succeed.

[@k0r0z1f]

These guys are tight! Yes! They are!

[@JWSoundworks2]

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[@TillURide420]

The drummer shreds. That is insanely difficult to play. He makes it look super easy too

[@AevasHouse]

On the Album the song is titled Flat Earth

[@RickReasonnz]

Of course it's not mimed, they're clowns!

[@FOWST]

4:12 I think the pauses get dotted (50% longer) each time.

[@Sephiroth5200]

It's live. Louis and Sam have master's degrees in music and this is the ultimate form of shit posting for genius level talent.😎😂

[@silphv]

4:50 I find it counts out pretty easily as 4, then 5, then 6 of some pulse length

[@verymelee9115]

ive known them since adult swim used their music. i feel old these guys r great

[@AwareWolfOnWheels]

Perfect reaction. 😅

[@hochhaul]

It's like the clown from the Terrifier series decided to make his own horror movie music. With a friend.

[@alexmaur8817]

I love that initial moment of confusion and then you're expression goes "oh yeah this is dirty"

[@1chuck23]

They need to be on the soundtrack of Terrifier 3 because this is Art

[@DocFlay]

Yes it is recorded live in the car, hence the name of the album "Van". Can you guess where they recorded the album "Toilet" ?

[@JWSoundworks2]

At your mum's house?

[@flux_time]

Only one I've seen to point out the space with the triplets. That made too much sense it blew my mind.

[@pupiberto]

this is more close to suspended animation's fantomas than mr bungle, love this album

[@stegwise]

this has been out a while but the more conventional act featuring these two is the "live sesh" of Knower

[@JWSoundworks2]

I did a video on “Overtime” - loved it!

[@DanHintz]

great reaction.

[@DallasGunther]

Nice shirt man.

[@Bills_Place]

Yep, Clown Core is the name of the band, and the drummer has a few other projects.

[@JWSoundworks2]

Really curious to see what their other stuff is like! This was wild. Class!

[@Bills_Place]

@@JWSoundworks2 Finally got around to looking him up again - Louis Cole. Has some solo stuff, did at least one gig with Vulfpeck. Crazy talent.

[@JWSoundworks2]

@@Bills_Place my dad has mentioned Vulfpeck to me before but I still haven't got round to checking them out yet!

[@TheChzoronzon]

@@JWSoundworks2 The drummer is Louis Cole and the sax player, Sam Gendel... the driver is like magnets...

[@caleguenther8947]

Immediately so jealous of the guitar in your intro.

[@scottpitner4298]

Wow great intro

[@cameroncorrosive925]

clown core is something else lol, they are pretty damn great though and some great skill there.

[@troubleondemand7703]

You bring up an interesting point. There are many theories out there as to who these two are, but WHO is driving the van?

[@DrJellyFanguzzz]

2:33 Yes. He's playing "the van". Like the album.

[@JWSoundworks2]

😂

[@TheChzoronzon]

@@JWSoundworks2 No, he actually is. In several songs he acts according to the music, and in one song they even entirely change tempo exactly at a road bump :D Little inside jokes... btw, did u know they are going on tour next year??!! Paris, here we go...

[@ColeBertoV]

The guy driving is the most important part

[@StimmBehr]

Your shirt is epic.

[@MelloCello7]

Thats one hell of an intro

[@altimate19]

When I first saw these clown core videos (back when they were on Adult Swim) I didn't know who Louis Cole was. While I watched it I thought to myself, "Ok, these guys have formal music training and experience. They're not just some amateurs." Then I saw Louis Cole do the videos with that college band (F It Up and Thinking About You). After seeing the humor in those videos, and recognizing the style of playing and humor I realized that Clown Core was Louis Cole. After doing a google search I saw there was a time when no one knew who the clown core guys were, and I felt like I had discovered some great secret. After that I searched a little further and saw I wasn't the first to figure it out, but I felt like I had!!

[@vinobjaws]

Yes, the driver is playing the car. To answer your question.

[@JWSoundworks2]

Lol.

[@Hellknight27]

The drummer can multitask even more than that JW. Watch 'Clown Core - Computers'. It is funny you mentioned Buckethead, because I've seen people wondering whether the drummer is him. FYI the guy just drives the van, it is a duo. They also do songs in a portaloo :)

[@JWSoundworks2]

Cheers! Definitely up for doing more Clown Core. Did we ever get a confirmation on Buckethead's identity? I can't remember. I do recall the theory of him being Paul Gilbert going strong for a while.

[@m87carlson]

@@JWSoundworks2 Buckethead is Brian Carroll. There is a podcast/interview in 2017 with him and a therapist (Coming Alive Podcast).

[@mesutulutas9063]

You should try some igorrr too. Cheval Ieud you choose. They also very talented.

[@JWSoundworks2]

Igorrr are class! 🤘

[@boyzngrillz]

With your obvious musical talent I really enjoyed your reaction to this. Have you heard or ever reacted to the Mars Volta?I recommend The song Goliath. Love to see you break it down. Cheers from Vancouver Canada!

[@JWSoundworks2]

Thank you for the kind words! I've been a long time Mars Volta fan, dude. Fantastic band. There are quite a few bands that have been requested now that I can't react to as I've already heard their work. But I have considered doing a "review/analysis" type video for those. So I'll add that one to the list. Amazingly unique band. Televators is probably my favourite song of theirs.

[@boyzngrillz]

@@JWSoundworks2 ok there's a band called Pound from Seattle. 2pc no vocals. I think you'd like it .nice to hear back from you man.

[@jamwheeler]

Please do more of them!! I heard a rumor...a myth... a conspiracy that the drummer is bucket head. The band is clown core they are insane

[@Mister_Prada]

Those hands. They looked so familiar. I thought I was just imagining things…. I believe you’re on to something

[@gratitudediare6666]

Man had to shift at the tempo change 😂

[@dragontypetrainerlevi8451]

What are you playing in the beginning of this video is that an original I love its almost jazzy sound

[@JWSoundworks2]

Thanks, yeah I wrote it as a YT Channel theme. jwsoundworks.bandcamp.com/

[@Anhedonia_Hill]

Esta es una buena reacción

[@andrewkelley9405]

5:13 that face when begin to like CC.

[@pelgervampireduck]

do "overtime" by Knower but the full band performance, not the studio version.

[@HansShackleford]

I love rough jazz

[@dajerk7082]

Nice!