Jazz Musician REACTS | Willow "Symptom of Life" | MUSIC SHED EP402

[@asherbank]

Me on drums, Chris Greatti (producer) on bass, Brad Oberhofer on keys!

[@josesolismusic]

This is just astounding music. I was blown away from the first time I heard it a few days ago.

[@LellyNenu]

I absolutely love this! This song made me want to start listening more to your and Greatti’s work.

[@johanponin8680]

How long have you known each others ?

[@theobaldsjacob]

dope stuff man, love your playing :)

[@asherbank]

@@johanponin8680Chris and I have known eachother for about 15 years now!

[@mctcurious]

“Willow is a badass.” Yes. This kid has been working her ass off for years, she is deeply curious and freaking talented as hell. This song has been haunting me ever since it came out. Thank you so much for this reaction!!

[@LilEshu808]

Willow is one of the few Nepo babies that truly deserves their spot

[@taylorward5660]

Me to I can't believe it hasn't gained more traction and more people arnt reacting especially on KZbin

[@sharonhendrix7496]

Agreed. Brilliant.

[@FjKGKjF]

It's a bot reaction ! 🤖

[@juanscott7130]

I work my ass off too you never say that about mee

[@timothymuntu9027]

She might just win a grammy for this album honestly

[@FindYourFree]

yea she deserves it

[@kpag3030]

Yeah if WAP can win one, this deserves 10.

[@oreoyeliab]

Absolutely!!!

[@ormand.943]

I agree

[@Lgebran]

Boy, I hope so...

[@chloecusack6831]

Willow has done a tiny desk concert, and performs Symptom of Live. The band are incredible.

[@alligamarc]

Yes. Mohiny D on bass!

[@caprise-music6722]

@@alligamarc and the Pocket Queen on drums. I mean come on.. what a band. Such a good gig

[@jctell1014]

This! The Tiny Desk concert should be released as an album. It's unbelievably good!

[@amanahicks1347]

Willow Smiths music is literally the conscious voice of her generation fr. Her music speaks to your soul and makes you want to simply be a better human or at least treat others better.

[@christhebonnetmann6]

This is very true there's deeper meaning in her music

[@preciousone9377]

🎯🎯🎯 I couldn’t have said it better!

[@BooksRebound]

Check out Iniko too. 333, Jericho, etc

[@s.danial9363]

Sadly she's quite racist :(

[@Foeisudhxj]

This sounds like something Jaden smith would say about himself lol

[@jonjuan2020]

Full credits for the track: Produced by Chris Greatti Written by Willow Smith, Chris Greatti & Brad Oberhofer All vocals by Willow Smith Drums - Asher Bank Piano - Brad Oberhofer Bass + EBow Guitar - Chris Greatti

[@jmoemorris4133]

Really? This is so incredible that someone could get these frequencies together in this fashion I really think this is the new standard for musicians cause this broke barriers.

[@palisakelley2167]

She’s a force.

[@magdalenaedithbergmann2538]

Is it not Mohini Dey on the bass?

[@jonjuan2020]

@@magdalenaedithbergmann2538 she's in the live band, not on the studio recording

[@magdalenaedithbergmann2538]

@@jonjuan2020 oh thank you for the Info!

[@nameisamine]

It instantly won me over, this song operating on a higher vibration, rhythmically, melodically, with it's time harmonies and time signatures. I was blown away. Favourite Pop song I've heard this year!

[@jaywatson8720]

Mine too. She popped up in my KZbin Music when the video hit and I gotta say I didn’t think music like this could still be made anymore. I agree, Best written pop song this year🎉.

[@mrcooki3]

def not pop , more like jazz

[@Ashleylivemedia]

Totally agree. The piano intro blew me away, harmonies are sick, musicianship is top tier. I definitely hear elements of Tori Amos, Fiona Apple and Hiatus Kaiyote

[@MusicShed]

#BadAss

[@amylee6585]

Oooh yes, the Tori Amos feels! Not just the murmuring rhythm and pitch, but also the depth in the lyrics 🤌 So glad the algorithm blessed me with Willow.

[@fernsehdesign]

ah… finally some mentions Tori Amos in here…💪🏽🖖🏽🍀

[@MsAshleyCulp]

Yes! Hiatus Kaiyote ❤❤❤

[@rtoriq]

I don’t know how you all keep making these references but completely leave out Esperanza Spalding. This song and some others I heard are *VERY* clearly influenced by Esperanza Spalding.

[@user-sj4kk3ie6o]

Willow is been listening to African Jazz I swear. That's african rhythms and sounds (South Africa), absolutely beautiful

[@Zwane031]

It’s definitely special. The weird time signature is insane😭😭

[@MusicShed]

7/4

[@kristoffer9400]

@@MusicShed Except for the chorus.

[@Dreadess13]

Willow just did a live version of this as part of "Tiny Desk Concert". She did it with a full live band and I think it was an even better version of the song! Truly amazing! I think you'd love it!

[@juanscott7130]

I'm not interested in Russell anymore we parted ways. Yes I Gabe him the west Hollywood house but not the Sherman oaks house

[@Dreadess13]

@@juanscott7130 What?

[@baconatorrrrrrr]

This track reminded me a bit of Esperanza Spalding!

[@KalebPeters99]

Yesss I have a feeling Willow's been on a Spalding kick lately

[@stryker9745]

@@KalebPeters99she has haha shes been harmonising to her songs on instagram lately

[@enomisaura]

she posted some covers of Spalding on her page a while back before releasing this, so you wouldn’t be far off

[@mikiamir275]

I immediately thought of her!

[@enomisaura]

@@mikiamir275 have you heard the new snippet of the next unreleased single?! I

[@kainoaahina2712]

This is her best song by a good bit

[@randicarwell6230]

This song is so intoxicating. The instrumentation, the texture of her voice, the frickin harmonies, the vocal rhythms. ... all of it. I'm just high right now.

[@MusicShed]

That’s what music does to us! I love it

[@mileslima8114]

The lineup on this track need to form a permanent band and release more stuff like this. The dynamic is incredible.

[@jemmabaird9168]

THE LIVE PERFORMANCE IS OUT! “NPR Tiny Desk!”

[@zakm0n]

Mohini Dey on bass in that version fucking kills it

[@barcaone9548]

Man you had the exact same reaction I had. I was sitting in disbelief at just how good this song is.

[@preciousone9377]

Willow’s music trigger emotions I didn’t think anyone from her generation would have enough depth to stimulate in this 59 year old woman. Her artistry is EXQUISITE!!!🔥🎶🔥🎶🔥

[@jamesstarks3676]

A pop song in a 74 time signature is almost absurd in this era of synchronized, unoriginal hot garbage.

[@1Know1tHurts]

What is "74 time signature"?

[@jamesstarks3676]

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[@SOALNightLive]

@@1Know1tHurts A 7/4 time signature is the timing of the verse.

[@1Know1tHurts]

@@SOALNightLive Oh, now I see, thanks.

[@KetoStyle]

The industry has this in the jazz category

[@onearmedtrex5344]

I desperately want the Willow - Thundercat - Domi - JDBack performance of this song

[@Outlawstar615]

Jesus I would lose my mind if they all got together.

[@megangenne]

I wish people would appreciate this type of ART like we all seem to, I tried showing her music to my partner, family, etc. And it's like no reaction 🙃 like how could you not be absolutely hypnotized by her, this song, style everything.

[@MsAshleyCulp]

SAME! I get so annoyed lol

[@1Know1tHurts]

Looks like your family do not have 10 000 hours of music under their belts

[@jjphillips6292]

@@MsAshleyCulp what is there to be annoyed about... people like different things... if we all liked the same thing life would be boring

[@MsAshleyCulp]

@jjphillips6292 because I'm human and we humans get annoyed at different things. If we all got annoyed at the same things, life would be boring. Would it not?

[@rine4194]

@@jjphillips6292 people can appreciate something without necessarily liking it

[@beautifulstranger03]

I'm constantly in my car yelling "let's go Willow!" Clapping and bopping all over the place listening to her music. She's great, I love this young woman and I've been following her for years. She just keeps getting better and better.

[@Sierra358]

It's so true. She's really grown into an incredible artist; it's been really exciting to watch her. Plus, all her influences and the people around her just show how creative, curious, and thoughtful she is. She never settled on doing the bare minimum; she makes a true effort to authentically create music that feeds her soul and it shows. It's very refreshing.

[@deannaperkins754]

Give Willow that Album of the Year award, RIGHT NOW!!! 👍🏼

[@yonathanseleshi]

Yeah I felt the same after I first heard it. After listening to it multiple times now I'm pretty sure this is one of the best new songs I've heard in a few years. This is Grammy material.

[@MJTruePal]

She is a breath of fresh air. I haven’t been able to not skip songs on an album in a while.

[@ccharris85]

I love Fiona Apple also! It also reminds me of Hayley Williams/Paramore! I've been loving Willow's music journey lately!

[@crowquet56]

It does kind of give me Petals for armor vibes

[@spongebob8157]

why does air have to give off "vibes" why can't she be her own thing?

[@Foeisudhxj]

@@spongebob8157 well because she’s not her own thing. Nobody is their own thing. Everyone and I mean literally everyone has inspiration from someone else. There is not a single person on planet earth that is 100% an innovator with no inspiration

[@onewickedegg]

I get Paramore - Cirlces vibes…Willow is amazing

[@orangemoonglows2692]

big feelings is even better.

[@nuriko455]

Like with in 24 hrs of hearing this song I found this channel and shared it on every platform i have access to. This song is culturally significant!

[@vickyandsammy9545]

I heard this song once at 10 pm and stayed up till 3 am learning the lyrics because it’s such a beautiful song 💜💜💜

[@SuperiorRobyn]

I know for a fact that Hiatus Kaiyote was a big influnce on this song. They used to talk about doing a collab back in the day. Before her skill had developed to this level.

[@zoerose3478]

Now that I know it's possible I NEED that collab to happen

[@krystelj3716]

10000% Hiatus all day

[@RuthwikRao]

Big Feelings from the same album sounds just like a Hiatus Kaiyote song to me haha, the inspirations are clear. Not just Nai Pam but also Simon Mavin's keys and Perrin Moss type drum breaks.

[@MsAshleyCulp]

I need this collab!

[@LoudMime]

theres a live performance of this and the woman on bass is fire! everyone is!

[@bbymishu]

I have been a fan of Willow since I whip my hair 😂 love to see her blossom. I feel like this song is her magnum opus.

[@4give-490]

Her vocals have matured so much she sings in her range powerfully. I loved her meditstion songs she collaborated in and Alone done live her voice is amazing. I didnt listen to her when whip your hair was out being in college and discovering jazz music and kpop and Bolly. But her rock era and these new releases she easily is making legend.

[@celestialnubian]

I love Willow and Jaden.

[@zoep7243]

This whole album was a breath of fresh air. I haven’t been this excited about music in a while.

[@SaraSaraEddyHilton]

I hear some Tori Amos -ish style vocals & piano sound! Very talented & evolving musicians

[@ashlouw5350]

She does remind me of Fiona Apple and Tory Amos but herself too. Her whole sound and voice is just magical and hypnotic. She's on the right path

[@pmarcelle6159]

I'll be 64 April 22nd 2024, and I dig it too!! The complexity and layers. Wow

[@DonovanPresents]

This also reminds me of Kimbra as well

[@judigemini178]

Got Kimbra vibes as well...at least there's a few younger artists out here willing to experiment with their sound to that kind of level

[@Cest1lavie]

Willow performs it live on her Tiny Desk!

[@EdvardFOX]

I never come back to a song, but this, this just tickles my brain in all the right spots, the start just sparks imagination It almost feels like I'm about to watch a happy mysterious show with 10 IMDB rating, I can't explain how different unique and awesome this song is.

[@diegoviews9058]

Absolutely 1000% agree with everything you said! I was obsessed with this song as soon as I heard it. There is a lot of complexity in this song with the music and her vocals, it’s like art for your ears! ❤

[@Lunatranstrevosa]

His reaction was the same reaction I had when I heard it the first time, it's melodically on another level, the whole arrangement and the way she sings is complex.

[@SupremelyWise]

She just performed this song at Tiny Desk, it’s a must watch performance, one of my favorites in a really long time.

[@PinkiePromiseManifestation]

I knew instantly this song was a game changer…I adore her and this song is an instantaneous classic. AMAZING song

[@TimboASMR]

When I first heard this song I was really captivated! The cinematography of the video really matches the vocals perfectly and I love how it snaps into the very groovy chorus.

[@lout9231]

Never listen to pop music and this tune is such a breath of fresh air. 7/4, incredible harmonies, brilliant groove - first time hearing pop and wanting to hear more since decades haha

[@itsmichele]

There is a live version of the song on NPR mini concert series on YT. Willow is truly a musical alien- She is the Dali of music, truly different, wildly talented and 1000% FANTASTIC. I’m addicted to her sound, the music she creates with her band, just WOW. 🤯 ❤

[@TakenTook]

Yes, the Tiny Desk Concert posted to KZbin on May 1. Not exactly sure if the musicians backing her there are the same ones on the studio recording

[@michelesmusic]

@@TakenTook I see. I didn’t know that, I just figured they were the females that normally play in her band (since she has an all female band).

[@TakenTook]

@@michelesmusic -- The musicians with her at the tiny desk might very well be her regular band, I'm just not sure. Keyboard player was a man, the rest of the band were women: Liso Lee: guitar, vocals Zach Tenorio: keys Mohini Dey: bass Taylor "The Pocket Queen" Gordon: drums

[@TakenTook]

@@michelesmusic -- Checking online for the credits for the new album, the studio musicians seem to be a different group of people than the ones she has with her at the NPR concert.

[@itsmichele]

⁠@@TakenTookRight on, thanks for the 411. No matter who she jams with, she sounds amazing and it’s always a treat to hear her live😁

[@bjfcmorphil]

Great review. I too was blown away. It’s so welcomed and your put it perfectly. “Complex music that is accessible to us all" . This keeps music expanding and young people have been fed a standard diet that stunts their boundless creativity. I am glad for the future of music!

[@antarahhasan4882]

It's funky, hip and so insanely sexy…. I am a 61-year-old female…Willow, I ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ your music. Continue to evolve music to another level…. You, and your musical team ROCK……. Sending ❤️ and light!!!

She dropped a song called I Am Me when she was 12. I knew then she was special. Her debut album at 15 was very experimental and she was still finding herself. She'd been teasing a jazz/fusion album for awhile; GLAD WE GOT IT! She soars in every genre she does. She has a true appreciation for music and isn't afraid to try things.

[@lanicedavis4936]

Non musician here..and you’re absolutely right. I appreciate everything about the music that you described. I have also listened to Willow since she was singing r&b(Whip my hair) and I just love how much her music has changed and how much she has grown as an artist. Very proud of her.

[@CWilli246]

According to Genius Bass is played by Chris Greatti and Drums by Asher Bank

[@saramariaana]

ive always loved the creativity and the ART that willow creates!!

[@jazzyeric21]

Mohini Dey on bass. She's a bad ass especially in the Jazz world

[@yolandaevans9431]

The bass is amazing on this track. I love it!! I love your reaction and commentary to this song.

[@scousewillo62]

Very special performance, Every element was perfection. As you said a live performance would be nice to listen to but This studio version used enhancements and effects to add to the overall composition. Great reaction as usual.

[@bibyz1171]

I LOOOVE this song! It gave me Fiona Apple, Steven Wilson and Bent Knee and I am here for it. She is so incredibly talented

[@zachcraigle]

Totally agree! I haven't had a song on repeat for over 2 decades. Everything about it is amazing. Also, the courage it took to push this into the pop music scene. They gave the people what they need and not what they want. FUCKING LOVE THIS SONG

[@FindYourFree]

Yea I have been stunned by this one for the last week...it's a masterpiece

[@jaywatson8720]

I’m glad I’m not the only one who fell in love with this song. It’s so well produced and kinda takes me back to the 90s with some of the pop they had back then.

[@jaeljade3609]

I heard this hours after it came out and listened to it about 20 times. I love willow. She's very bright and can write her own lyrics.

[@benjespina]

The video was shot so well too. The way they captured the expressiveness of her eyes in accordance with the lyrics and vibe of the song is just brilliant!

[@niles8102]

I want more! This is a new sound for me and I love it! A bit of funk, a bit of alternative, a bit electronic :) She is going to blow up!

[@mctcurious]

Clicked the fastest I’ve clicked in a while!! So excited to see a true jazz take on this song. 🎉

[@miss11monae]

Her tiny desk concert had me mesmerized. The band was outta this world. The vibe was vibing!!!🤯😍

[@jesuslacanilao4117]

She fucking snapped

[@Evolved-]

Her new album has absolutely blown me away.

[@kelvynification]

This is Joni Mitchell in 2024. WOW! WOW! Next level!!!! Your enthusiasm is totally merited and your comment on it reaching people who would normally find this kind of music difficult is also right on. I work with a young vocalist who is your normal pop consumer - with taste - who likes complexity and layers who loved this when I played it to her. This is the ultimate crossover where musical complexity still touches people. An EXTREMELY IF NOT IMPOSSIBLE FEAT THESE DAYS!!! I’m still trying to get my head around 7 going to 2, 3 and on to 4 in one song with crazy jazz chords, not only on the piano but also the bass. Ridiculous stuff:))))))))

[@gddion]

Mohini Dey played bass on this for the Tiny Desk concert and absolutely crushed.

[@rjones-23]

Genuine appreciation

[@lalawson7]

Awesome uncommon talent. Glad so many of us have the vision to see the talent she has. Badass indeed. She has a major fan base here in the UK. May God continue to bless Willow and her family always. And God bless you Music Shed....always. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@MaddyReactions]

I LOVE THIS SONG!!! So complex but so digestible, and not to mention the depth of the lyrics.

[@TUBEDUKE87]

she is much more talented than everyone else in her family combined

[@yasminebugarin4109]

Absolutely! She is next level. Future sounding

[@prestonodom713]

This young lady is coming into her own. She has creatively with a different vibe.

[@tiffanymagee2700]

Truly a great song!!

[@Johnnydontdid]

doooooood-UH: watching this did my heart a world of good. I just heard this track for the first time two nights ago; a friend I studied at Berklee with sent it to me and I was just listening to it, not watching the video. Listened probably eight times in a row and had pretty much EXACTLY the same reactions you're having here, especially "Who the F**K is on bass and drums??" But then the 7/4 in the verses and the half-time 4/4 in the choruses and the incredible arrangement...but her vocal performance is just astounding. So then, I sent it to like twenty musician friends, still not knowing it's Will Smith's daughter. Hahaha. But seriously, I would be surprised if a pro jazz vocalist twice Willow's age could pull this off, and my evidence lies in her Tiny Desk performance. She NAILS the vocal just as well as she does on the recording. Cool video, dude, I'm gonna subscribe. I like listening to other fellow music nerds talk like I do...especially when they confirm my opinions. Hahahaha. ;-) PS - Just saw the top comment; it figures the drummer is the producer because the drum sounds are just fantastic. Incredible stuff. I call it the "McCarthy sound," after an indie rock producer I've worked with, Mike McCarthy.

[@NS.artistry]

Her songs are truly incredible! She's so young with so much talent.. Simply amazing.

[@mariaalejandracardozo3879]

Hope Willow keep doing this, because we all need more 😊

[@4give-490]

The bass and drums are punk rock japanese rock sound. The piano riff sounds like jazz. Its sounds like alternative rock more lean towards rock sound. Meloancholy flat alto voice

[@descendingforth]

Really really impressive stuff from willow im astounded!

[@Latios427]

Willow just did a tiny desk concert which opens with symptom of life! Great from start to finish

[@kimberlywilliams9422]

Your reaction was the same as mine, I was just floored how she choose use her vocals. I just loved it so much.

[@MGTS24]

This blew me away as well. Love the complex rhythms and harmonies.

[@Mark-rw9gw]

Willow is a true artist. Love this song. ❤

[@Mark-rw9gw]

Willow is uniquely talented. The song is hypnotic. 🔥🔥❤

[@HYBRED247]

I really like her, she is all about complexity and making good music, with a deep message.

[@gummywormjim]

This album is so incredible. It's giving Fiona Apple, It's giving Tori Amos, It's giving Ani DiFranco. BRAVO WILLOW

[@ginglebret]

Damn, I did not expect this Esparanda Spalding-esque pop vibe out of her. Intensely good

[@hse_uploads]

thats one hell of a name for a song. David Morgan - "whats up guys David Morgan here hows it going? welcome to the reaction channel series whatever the heck is going yes i dont know we are filming a bunch of these right now... ...have a musical day Willow youre awesome love your music"

[@robinrrobinson2444]

I love your reaction. It's so authentic and sincere.

[@MsAshleyCulp]

The algorithm has led me to my ppl! I'm not a musician but I've always had an ear for music. Ive followed her for years but this is by far exceeded any and all expectations!

[@faultycommodity]

Gives me Jagga Jazzist / The National Bank vibes and I LOVE IT!!! Oh, and this the first track on her Tiny Desk Concert!

[@jlevinson14]

I agree . Heard it last night for the first time, and I was blown away. Maybe there is hope for the world!

[@mjbfan5241]

I agree, I agree, I agree! The whole composition of this song is next level! I can't stop listening to it.

[@normaeason8734]

Agreed. Willow, you go girl.

[@TheBella2u]

Chick Corea, Flora Purim, Stanley Clark, Return to Forever........ if you don’t know them, have a listen. Love Willow’s vocals.

[@10byrdie]

So mesmerizing every time I hear it. I miss songs that make you feel emotion.

[@rhondaflippen4776]

she just did tinydesk and opens with this one!