Persona 5 - "Life Goes On" Live @ BBG Sakura Matsuri 2019 // J-MUSIC Ensemble

Our version of "Life Goes On" (Exams Music) from Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 5 performed live at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden's Sakura Matsuri 2019, on April 28, 2019. Originally composed by Shoji Meguro, this arrangement by Patrick Bartley.
Well, by the time of this video posting in May, a lot of you should have already finished your school year - or even graduated! If so, congrats! There's nothing like getting done with a really hard test or finishing a long paper and then handing it in, then rushing home to play Persona 5!! Haha, well... jokes aside, this is definitely one of our favorite performances of this song, and we had to include it in the set so we could leave room for Adam to do what he does so awesomely (can't believe that's a word). Matt gets a spotlight, too, with his killer moves and grooves. And listening to Patrick's sax solo here is sure to skyrocket your Guts level...
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Patrick Bartley (@patbartmusic) - Alto Sax
Khrys Williams (@khryswilliams) - M-AUDIO Midi Synth
Sean Richey (@seanricheymusic) - Guitar
Matt Wong (@hahfullpahff) - Keyboards
Adam Neely (T: adamneelybass / IG: its_adamneely) - Bass
Norman Edwards (@normanedwardsdrums) - Drums
Video captured by Tristan Odums.
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[@DJLani]

**frantically searches up exam answers**

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There are 24 polygons in a soccer ball

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It connects with C.

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Four colors.

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The silver ratio

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*O O O H W E C A N D O T H I S !*

[@diegoci2179]

I heard the right answer sound effect when i read this

[@SaladinG14]

I was looking specifically for this comment lol! First thing that comes to my mind when the music starts.

[@Sune]

but tfw he says “i don’t think that’s right” 😥

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I'm hearing Chopper and Morgana voice while reading this

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Sune I never heard that line because I google all the answers 😎

[@ireallyhadtodoittoem3287]

Mad props to the kid behind Joker that never said anything about all times Joker was on his phone and using his cat to cheat on tests.

[@patriotslover1014]

It takes real dedication

[@tacocatthemediocre9679]

You can also sometimes make infiltration tools which includes a Molotov cocktail... nice of him not to mention the kid with an assault charge making a Molotov cocktail in class

[@Lawgamer411]

Tacocat The mediocre Hey Ren/Akira... is that gasoline, a rag and a bottle?

[@-adam-294]

well he sleeps right? the boy behind him

[@crookeddesk]

@@tacocatthemediocre9679 Y'know in hindsight, when he saw the kid with an ASSAULT CHARGE making weapons in class he probably just thought it was in his best interests to keep his mouth shut lmao

[@khaniage]

1:41 casual reminder that Adam Neely isn't just a musical intellectual, he's also an incredible player.

[@Ismael-kc3ry]

Yeah it’s easy to forget that sometimes when so much of his videos is him talking about music concepts and memeing (not that that’s a bad thing) and then he plays and it’s like wow ok, this dude is for real

[@TheAnimeMan]

Yo can I get a studio recording of this? Amazing cover

[@prenyan919]

Oh Hi Joey!!❤️😼💫✨

[@JMUSICEnsembleOfficial]

Hey, thanks for asking! Sorry we don't have one right now, but we plan on going into the studio this early Fall, and we'll make sure you all know when that happens! Very much appreciated!

[@jar219]

joesph the animation male here in my j music ensemble

[@Check_5_]

The Anime Man Could there perhaps ever be jam session between yall

[@yingkaik]

@@JMUSICEnsembleOfficial Would buy your album in a heart beat

[@tragedtea]

bass solo and sax solo are from another dimension oof but the true mvp is the keys man's lil dance moves

[@tacticalguy6473]

He was V I B I N G

[@Toni_560]

MVP definitely was the drummer. Incredible performance while not playing himself into the foreground

[@Aetohatir]

The man actually knows how to play the bass Who would have thunk

[@dustinalecxander8647]

Bruh that's Adam Neely

[@SushiPat]

you don't start a music theory youtube channel without knowing how to play music

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r/woooosh

[@dustinalecxander8647]

@@rauladrian100 Tryhard

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@@dustinalecxander8647 why? because you didn't get the sarcasm of the op? suuure.

[@justdaniel8529]

Hearing Adam Neely play that amazing bassline is like a fever dream

[@stencilchris1016]

Pay close attention to 3:53 - everyone just GROOVING HARDCORE to the beat, thats amazing! Looks like so much fun!!

[@Ismael-kc3ry]

The key to playing well is having fun, so it makes sense.

[@bojanmj666]

that was ALL-OUT ATTACK

[@SwedishSword]

Just finished my second semester of college, and took a music intro course during it. With just a little bit more knowledge about the elements of jazz and music in general, it's so awesome hearing some of my favorite OSTs adapted into different forms. Thank you!

[@tavynmay]

It's crazy to me that one of the best songs on P5 is the song that plays when you're taking your exams

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and somehow it fits perfectly

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I’m very happy I hit the notification button

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We're very happy you did, too!

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Aboruchan couldn’t agree more

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That's fact

[@FragelBagel]

I just noticed how hard Matt Wong goes, mad props to him!

[@PlagueJ]

Too bad it was a trash solo

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@@PlagueJ definitely better than anything you can do

[@RobinsMusic]

@@PlagueJ tbh agreed it was all over the place, some parts were good most of it was just too random

[@Blitz_Spencer]

@@RobinsMusic it's jazz bro, that's a killer jazz solo if I've ever heard one

[@RobinsMusic]

@@Blitz_Spencer a year later I agree it’s pretty good I was not as used to more dissonance back then

[@KingdomHartea]

You guys are so fucking awesome bro. I hope one day I get the chance to play with you

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Pat:Go Matt!Go Matt! Go Matt! Matt with red eyes and jiggling hard while playing his solo:I am already gone Bro🤸🤸

[@DJLani]

Keys 1 solo: 14 bars Bass solo: 16 bars Sax solo: 46 bars Keys 2 solo: 46 bars B r u h

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DJLani Welcome to jazz

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welcome to jazz

[@sohe4057]

btw Adam has just casually interrupted guitar solo (just as guitarist started playing his part)

[@theyhaventfedmesince]

Sounds about right

[@RobinsMusic]

@@sohe4057 timestamp?

[@xUnreachablee]

You guys are amazing. It’s adorable to watch y’all loving what you do. KEEP IT UP ❤️

[@JMUSICEnsembleOfficial]

Thank you so much for watching us! 🙏❤️

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🥇 先日、Patrick Bartleyが神戸甲陽音楽＆ダンス専門学校にLiveとClinicで来てましたねー！！ After You've Gone演奏時のエピソードも披露されてて勉強になりました。 パトリックバートリー本人の生音が聴けた凄い演奏もあったので、甲陽公式KZbinチャンネルから早く公開されることを期待しています！

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Released just before my final exam of calculus. This will go to my playlist guys.

[@darioalfonsonascimentoatto9508]

@@nicolasmanuel9760 really well

[@jasoncollado296]

I got put onto you guys by Adam Neely's video. Patrick seems like a really interesting, smart dude. I'd like to see more videos of him just dropping knowledge, tbh.

[@judges531]

Yes please

[@multimetcraftxxl]

imagine just walking on the street and hearing persona 5 music. this is amazing

[@yunfi.630]

You’d be living the game at that point. Imagine walking down a quiet street and hearing beneath the mask in the distance.

[@paulorenatomuzzicoser1977]

This is why I'm so happy to have my concussive headphones, they make you hear the music by vibrating your cranium, but they don't block your ears, so looks like ambient music because you still can hear the surroundings, it's pretty awesome.

[@Scyllless]

This Sax player is putting his entire soul into his instrument man. I love this. More!

[@elite4ever706]

So glad I found this channel through Adam Neely! Keep up the great work! Also not sure if you are up for collabs with other youtubers but if you could do one with Carlos Eiene (insaneintherainmusic) that would be awesome. His whole channel is dedicated to video game jazz.

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Much agree! Would be soo coollll!

[@aboveyocomprehension]

God that would be amazing

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They did an acoustic one, on the channel somewhere.

3:45 there goes that melody again ✨✨✨

[@didllynutz]

It's a sax solo

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max stern yes a sax solo that quotes a specific melody

[@sammyyung1122]

what's that from?

[@lee_akatsuki]

that must be his fav melody.. also he explained it on adam neely’s video.. awesome and deep analysis

[@Wontonn]

Man I just love the fat bass line of Life Goes On. Puts me in some kinda mood every time.

[@MaRu-wz5di]

Absolutely in love with you guys ever since i found your channel last week! I always turn on your guys’ playlists whenever i’m walking around just to think I’m the protagonist. Keep up the good work! Edit: this is my study music for my AP test on Tuesday

[@JMUSICEnsembleOfficial]

This is amazing, thank you for keeping us with you like this! You are the protagonist in your own game 😎

[@liftedlegend710]

The sound quality on that stage was pretty great. Pat plays that sax like a dragon spitting fire 4:27 you got some talent.

[@CrossProton]

That bass solo tho👌

[@Neromatter]

matt wong cooking hard. awesome solo

[@RyujiRoyalSkull]

I'm extremely impressed with the audience tbh. Very respectful not to cheer when the music picks up. Man I would've LOVED to attend this!!!!

[@tanuki8698]

This is probably the best rendition of the song I've heard so far. The sax solo gave me some legit goose bumps.

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After the cowboy bebop you guys played, and now you guys played my favorite game's song, I'm definitely subbing.

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The keys solo dam that good as f

[@Aetohatir]

Ah It's so nice I'd love a studio recording of this

[@vinsmokeray4230]

Honestly i got tears when reached 3:38 . That was truly amazing and epic man! Love you guys and keep making the masterpiece!

[@mirahsan2]

Damn, this is smooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooth. Persona always has great music, this version is awesome

[@ru4157]

This was my favorite persona 5 song and I would on purpose be on the finals just to hear it and wow you're version is just amazing I love it and with my first year of college done time to relax and unwind for a bit as I listen to this

[@TomTom-tz7zf]

I love the Jam session 2 because the bass player Max Calkin tone and chops, obviously no disrespect to Mr Neely. But this key board player is incredible. Also shout out to the guitar player, he is usually a bit quiet, but hes smokin and CLEAN in everything iv seen him in from J-Music.

[@k_k_aisa]

Musicians like Patrick make me love my alto even more. He absolutely blows me away every time.

[@pyro7497]

Okay two of my favorite things: Adam Neely and Persona 5 and its music, very nice!

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It's very ironic I'm listening to this song for the first time on the first day of my Exams week(college). Great arrangement and killer band!

[@jamcam9]

Damn, that bassist is killing it. What type of bass is he playing? I don't recognize it!

[@jamcam9]

Whoa, damn, just realized that's Adam Neely!!

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2 months late, but I think it's a dingwall combustion!

[@jamcam9]

@@gxexrxmxaxnx haha, thanks. I eventually figured it out from another video.

[@Silent.]

The pianist is grooving more than any other player

[@theblackgamester8776]

Got exams all this week and listening to this keeps me calm

[@Vicente.G]

I would love to hear you guys cover on spotify. Seriously

[@emmajohnson7364]

At first I was thinking "Is this seriously a seven minute video of life goes on? That's gonna get boring" I was so wrong

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The bass is so fricking good!! I can’t get over it

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This got me dancing.

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Look everything y'all do is so smooth like for real. Y'all got my sub and I'm already telling all my guys about this channel 🤣

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Amazing sax solo amazing keys solo amazing bass solo amazing everything

[@lilking901]

Hell yeah, one of my favorite tracks from P5. Y’all killed this, excuse me as I watch the rest of your vids.

[@karltorento3358]

Hi J-Music Ensemble! I was wondering when you’ll upload “freak show”. I’ve been looping that 10 second section of the song in Adam Neely’s video endlessly. I’m so hooked to the song’s samba-reggae like feel. Unfortunately, I’ve scoured all your Spotify and KZbin clips to no avail. It feels like an itch that can’t be scratched entirely. Thanks!

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Karl Torento Samba-reggae? That’s an interesting interpretation.

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@@chickennuggetmaster3602 same for the tank cover

[@yonavlad3723]

What video on adams channel?

[@minebrosfinest]

5:03 they had us in the first half

[@joshuawalker7038]

I can listen to sax all day.

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Okay guys what the Flip. This is perfection

[@makz4339]

that sound tho, so clean

[@TaoOfTheFist]

I don't know how I only found your channel now, but I am so glad that I did. Not only that, but I didn't know that Adam played with you guys. I've been listening to your covers back to back and I love them all. You definitely have my attention from now on.

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2:05 There it is

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Can't believe you got Jigen from lupin on guitar! incredible

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I have an insane amount of goosebumps every time

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My ears are pleased

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We be vibin’

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every. single. post from BBG Sakura Matsuri has been _fucking_ amazing

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i love this from japan!!!!♡

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I'm so glad I learned this group exists, it's all I've been listening to all day

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I want you guys to play the Persona 6 songs.

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I really shouldn’t be watching this during my exam season... I should be studying... Ah, screw it who cares it’s the best study music I’ll ever find 👌

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I listen to this while I study for the college exam. It helps me relieve my stress so much.

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Joel Joeshua idk how tf you’d be able to focus, multiple waves of pure euphoria wash over me in several points during this song

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@@ainasahalin4379 Srsly, man. I had a college entrance exam today and all I do is listening to music and it's all chill.

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Joel Joeshua no no i get you, but sometimes if i like/get into the song too much it can have an adverse effect

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This tune is sick, loved you guys' performance of it!

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Yooo that bass solo was sexy

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*looking cool joker*

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This is amazing. Could you put these live performances on spotify? I’d listen to them over and over.

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Words cannot express how much I love this track

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Oooohhh we can do this!

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I've been having jamming to all these Persona 5 covers on the violin! You guys are beyond amazing!

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Oh my god this is unreal man

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There was absolutely no reason to go so hard and groove so much on this cover. So much stank I couldn't keep a straight face A+ y'all!!!

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Oh bloody hell this is an incredible cover!!

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PLEASE UPLOAD THAT SIMPLE AND CLEAN COVER IT WAS DUUUUUUUGGGHHHHHHHNNKKKK

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Killing it as always

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Just found out about you guys and only listened to 2 tracks. You guys really Jazzed up the tracks and I absolutely love them. So glad you guys are doing Persona music

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all your solos got me sweatin'. wewlad those were smooth.

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My knowledge has increased

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thanks to adam neely’s video that i found this wonderful channel.. guys you are doing good thing, keep on inspiring guys!! this is smooth!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻👏🏻👏🏻🔥🔥

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My god this song goes so fucking hard I am in love.

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i can listen this forever in looping, OMG its so fantastic...

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I wanted to play this song, when I was talking the final exam.....

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Underrated song in the ost ^^ i love it

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WOW!

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They should have Yusuke dancing in the background though... Great cover though guys!!💙💖🦊💫✨

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sick bass solo Adam

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*"Ooh we can do this!"*

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You got a new subscriber , glad that i found this channel by chance.

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awesome!!!! I'm Japanese.

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You guys rule, I'm a beginner musician and you guys make me want to get good!

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🙌🙌🙌

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This whole performance is straight fire, you guys are great!

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I love Adam Neely