Real Nice Moment - KNOWER

by KNOWER
from KNOWER FOREVER out now
BUY ALBUM: linktr.ee/knower
Real Nice Moment (Louis Cole / Genevieve Artadi)
Genevieve Artadi: Vox
Louis Cole: Drums
Mononeon: Bass
Rai Thistlethwayte: Keyboard
Paul Cornish: Keyboard / Piano
Sam Gendel: Saxophone
Choir:
Kathryn Shuman
Mikaela Elson
Dyasono
Micaela Tobin
Jessica Freedman
Rayah Clarkson
Alexandra Domingo
Sharon Kim
Linnea Sablosky
Katharine Eames
Glynis Davies
Michael Kohl
Jeff Eames
VJ Rosales
Brett McDermid
Luc Kleiner
Sean Fitzpatrick
All production by: Louis Cole
All songs mixed and mastered by: Louis Cole
Audio Engineer: Daniel Sunshine
Cameras: Daniel Sunshine, Richard Thompson, Chiquita Magic, Max Zemanovic
Published by Because Editions
Management: Alliz Espi at Songololo Music

[@simonhodgetts6530]

Mono Neon! Great groove folks! Rai the human sequencer - what a keyboard part. And what a piano solo! You’ve outdone yourselves Knower!

[@pocketpc_]

Rai and Sam both. The synchronization between the synth and the sax was crazy tight.

[@fran6b]

Paul Cornish: Keyboard / Piano is amazing on Knower's LP!

[@simonhodgetts6530]

@@pocketpc_yep - props to Sam, and his sax muffler!

[@simonhodgetts6530]

@@fran6bhe’s truly excellent - loved his solo on I’m The President!

[@fran6b]

@@simonhodgetts6530 a master piece of a solo on the President one!

[@yuckphooey]

I've watched a hundred videos of Mono Neon playing bass... and just realized he doesn't restring the righty for a lefty. He just plays upside down! That's wild. Everyone in this band is so goddamn talented it's not even fair.

[@dewimatthews6037]

As Elisabeth Cotten did on guitar ('Shake Sugaree' and much more.)

[@audiokyle]

hendrix played guitar that way, lefty but strung for a righty, I wonder if it was an inspiration for him. Thats crazy though, I didn't even notice he played "upside down" like Hendrix. That's even cooler. MONO is dope as shit

[@ninjaassassin27]

I'm sure it also makes it way, way easier for him to find backup gear.

[@greggry4883]

@@audiokyle Jimi did not play the way Mono does. He restrung his guitars so the low E string was at the top where it belongs.

[@naj_z]

How did you not know that after so much videos 😂

[@randomprimate]

couldn't believe my eyes when i saw it wasn't a sequencer. How the hellll does Rai play it with juuuuuuuust the right lilt?!?!

[@ether2006]

I KNOW RIGHT

[@christopheroliver148]

My problem is that the patch is sufficiently off-key to be very annoying to my ears. That's not to diminish Rai's musical abilities, I just wish the synth patch was actually in tune with the band and less um... whiney.

[@ninjaassassin27]

​@@christopheroliver148 the quarter tone deviation is intentional and a style choice.

[@clunt2548]

@@ninjaassassin27Exactly, it adds a chorus like dissonance, I personally love it but to each their own.

[@christopheroliver148]

@ssassin27 That doesn't make it enjoyable to listen to unlike the majority of Knower's music.

[@vexkiddy]

The sax dude playing that arpeggio along with the keyboard guy is insane, and those vocals! wow! so good!

[@dewimatthews6037]

Sam Gendel

[@nathanaeldavenport2251]

Sam Gendel is a BAMF. I play alto sax. I tried playing that line. It's hard AF. Except for BAMFs.

[@CoClock]

When I grow up… I wanna be a BAMF

[@d3ad.c0w6irl]

when the sax doubled the keyboard line my jaw dropped. yeah sam!

[@gnorts_mr_alien]

I'm a simple man. I see a KNOWER session video, I click

[@JamesMulvale]

This is the best music I've heard for years. I've been in such a musical rut both as a listener and a composer but this song has given me inspiration and hope for humans. I have the biggest smile on my face right now.

[@VoxSarenrae]

I concur - absolutely amazing!

[@AnthonyGobeilleArtist]

pretty much all louis cole stuff makes me feel this way. pretty amazing group of musicians in general though!! Very special stuff

[@williamthompson1686]

This song sounds how Friday afternoon feels

[@TheMork]

One of my favourite tracks from this album - to think that you guys recorded this using live takes is nothing short of remarkable. Thanks for putting such wonderful vibes out into the world, KNOWER.

[@Sushi_Overdose]

Thinking the same thing, and to me they also released one of the best album in 2023.

[@koosp.2270]

I was trying to say the same thing but I'm not that good with words

[@jamescerone]

That’s how all bands used to do it

[@ora2j251]

All the songs in their latest albums are live i believe. NGL, Louis, Genevieve and their band could make anything sound good at this point.

[@rh9909]

Same, this track is so delicate and cute

[@MichaelAE]

Everyone looks like you just clicked "random" a bunch of times in a video game character creator and I love it.

[@facethefaceandmore44]

My God, the arpeggiated keys thing in the chorus and intro is done by hand. I assumed it was sequenced and had some funky swing quantization applied to it. This has made my day.

[@stillmoms]

Seriously, to be able to play a part with such loose timing so consistently without anyone else ever feeling rushed or behind… the confidence of all these players is unmatched. Trust, timing, such solid ear and feel from everyone. Truly inspiring.

[@MrDrBoi]

That intro melody feels so jarring at first, but once my head processed it I instantly fell in love. What a beautiful song, so glad there's a video for it out now too!

[@roscius6204]

👍the chords came in and kinda glued it together.

[@Amazongrassmonster]

Yeah detune effect on it is so weird but cool

[@cedricsimonakafrozenjazz]

@@Amazongrassmonster yep, it puts you instantly in "knower" mode :)

[@pauldee1577]

I couldn't tell if Rai was trying to swing the eighth notes in the intro or not...when Louis came in with his eighth note groove right after, we got confirmation that he wasn't supposed to swing them

[@scottbrewer9676]

The groove he's using jars you rhythmically in the same manner and almost identical level as the detune does tonally. Brilliant.

[@thisistheglasshouse]

you know the music is gonna be crazy when you're NOT disappointed to see someone other than Sam Wilkes playing bass on a KNOWER track

[@ChuckNicholsonTRM]

Mononeon is never a disappointment! That's for sure. (Of course, neither is Sam.)

[@WuRuiDe]

Ok guy I KNOW you didn't just diss Tim LeFebvre like that 😮

[@rh9909]

they have this many talented friends...

[@CARkoeln]

definition of cool (everybody even in the choir). something to love about the US

[@DaveDarkoTV]

that sax + tapping synth sounds sooooooooo good

[@Dremth]

I heard the audio from the album first and I didn't even realize the sax was in there until I saw this video. It just blends so nicely to create a whole new sound.

[@MrBeauChat]

YEEEEES 🤘🤘🤘

[@charmingjo]

Always fire man

[@Omfgwhtavid]

Always police man

[@_xano]

Always ambulance man

[@SeraNicola]

Always THE MAN 🚨

[@TheLoneliestMonkey]

Always post man!

[@lasereagle7003]

Always, fireman.

[@amdinga561]

I love seeing Mononeon in there with you guys. Also love Sam's protective eyewear, assuming it's in case his saxophone explodes (could happen). That piano solo was ridiculous on god. Knower remains undefeated.

[@JeremiahWdabullfrog]

Oh, I thought was Napoleon showing us his new skill.

[@gindavid8469]

The piano solo is amazing, like a floating cloud on the rhythmic and harmonic basis

[@friedpicklezzz]

It’s a very odd, daring solo. It feels chaotic, sloppy, out of tempo and out of tune at first but then you realize it’s deliberate and it challenges you to find the structure. Then the solo ‘comes home’ in melody and structure. It’s jazzy, it’s poppy, funky… truly unique and masterfully played.

[@sanninmusic212]

This song is a candle. Bright and warm, but melting a little

[@CatmanJimbo]

I could listen to Paul Cornish solo all day every day and never get sick of it. Fire!

[@papafire]

So unbelievably good. So much love for Louis and Genevieve, especially because they properly introduced me to the genius of Rai Thistlethwayte, who I only ever knew from his Aussie rock band Thirsty Merc. That bloke is just incredible, ran into him at a jam randomly here in Sydney and then went to Rai's solo show, just mind-blowing, he's a force of nature and it speaks to the quality and dedication of Knower's music that you can have cats like him in the band, and that everyone touching an instrument or a microphone is killing it on a transcendent level. Truly inspiring music, huge love.

[@HighCoupDeTat]

Mono Neon is a great dive too

The other day I went for Joe Satriani's show and, lo and behold, Rai on keys!

[@bochafish]

Now I have to check out Thirsty Merc. Rai is awesome, thanks for that info!

[@papafire]

@@bochafish tbh Thirsty Merc wasn't my jam, check out Sun Rai and his solo stuff

[@bochafish]

@@papafire Nice, thank you

[@eric1393]

Rai is a legend for nailing that intro line. It looks as hard to play as it sounds! And then Sam nailing it on sax throughout.

[@donovandorrance]

so embarrassed that i did not even know sam was on this track until seeing him in the video. i always just thought it was some other synth part and i clearly never heard it during that first chorus with genevieve where it's clear its a sax. its so subtly/humbly mixed in, but it honestly adds so much!

[@davidsilva6229]

it sounds like this melody something captured in a dream . . . !

[@empeiproductions7515]

Lyrics... The midnight sun lights only us The deep blue shadow extra long Then it's gone The time is hard to see while it's happening Don't know exactly where you are 'Til you're far From one guess into another We discover Real nice moment Golden touch of failure Got us there Real nice moment Real nice moment How could we know it A real nice moment Before life showed it A real nice moment How could we know it A real nice moment Before life showed it, ah They fly forever in memory The paper airplanes off the roof That we threw Returning to my thoughts Empty parking lots A place between the figured outs But no doubts From one guess into another We discover Real nice moment Golden touch of failure Got us there Real nice moment Real nice moment How could we know it A real nice moment Before life showed it A real nice moment How could we know it A real nice moment Before life showed it, ah Real nice moment How could we know it A real nice moment Before life showed it A real nice moment How could we know it A real nice moment Before life showed it, ah

[@SeanRainey]

Real nice song. This whole album is the musicianship that's been missing from music in the 2020's. Y'all deserve a grammy.

[@chartsky]

Absolutely. Some of the most beautiful and interesting music ever created.

[@Mister006]

Yes, this album has been EXCEPTIONAL.

[@halcyonrain2209]

Gorgeous. That piano solo was so heartening! How blessed are we to have you all.

[@RasmusSchultz]

I just sat there with a blank stare and my mouth open for that piano solo. humbling musical genius. 😌

[@timovanruiswijk8232]

So happy I discovered the best album of 2023 just in time before the year is over!

[@973ultima]

It makes me so grateful to be alive at this time and able to hear this

[@chartsky]

Truly... one of the greatest musical highlights for me.... Knower, Clown Core... Snarky Puppy... Domi and JD Beck.. such a great time to be alive

[@coma39]

really good to think about that more often I think

[@PatrickHaeslerMusic]

Love the tone on that upright. Love the tone of Mononeon's bass. Love the tone of everything in this track. So beautiful.

[@spacecowboy2k]

Right? It's warm and toasty AF

[@ryanh7389]

I love YOUR tone!

[@PatrickHaeslerMusic]

@@ryanh7389 👀

[@seanfitz81]

everything except the snare drum too dry, let it ring and play fewer ghost notes on the album cut ;)

[@joshrosenstock2798]

That snare sound and the rolling ghost notes are what totally makes it for me! @@seanfitz81

[@robertmassucci1]

my new favorite band

[@MadeOnTape]

the music and groove and artistry is amazing and i'm still over here like "how are they monitoring in the driveway?"

[@mattreynolds612]

Something so Ethereal about this song in particular but also their sound in general. So talented on every front!!! Best of the twenty teens IMHO

[@myxomop1326]

This song was the best thing to happen to my 2023. I love it more than I can put into words. The whole album makes me swoon, but this song... this song makes me weak. i've teared up at the end when the choir comes in more times than I can count.

[@tdanielmidgley]

I love it when arrangers are proud of their choral parts and spotlight them. Fave track on the album.

[@stillmoms]

The driveway choir is bringing some goosebump-inducing chords on this one for sure.

[@NeoN-PeoN]

Didn't think Cole's snare could see so little use.

[@LaRonUlrich]

Jajajaja también no es mi sonido favorito pero pues… claro que él no quiere que el bordón arruine la mix

[@big_chlen]

​@@LaRonUlrichthere is no bass in snare

[@mattreynolds612]

You're right and he's still whackjn'n away more and better than most. Lol. He's truly a rhythm Beast.

[@AaronisToby]

If the sock on the bass, we funkin', don't even knock.

[@MrBeauChat]

Louis cole looks like he wakes up and snorts a fat line of FUNK every morning. love the energetic funky vibes, but this slower grove is one of my favs of this album 🤘🎸

[@dewimatthews6037]

😂😂😂

[@natepriebe2647]

If you ain't on MonoNeon yet, gotta check him out

[@sanninmusic212]

Accurate. The sock prevents unwanted vibes

[@Riccardo_Silva]

Louis you're a damn GENIUS! How can you combine the intensity of classical music with such a HOT groove! Wolfgang would understand and appreciate this!!!❤❤❤

[@chrisbranch8022]

From this to Clown Core you sure are some incredibly talented musicians Louis & Sam and big love to the other KNOWER musicians too

[@aintnobodygottime4dat]

Great voice👍🏻

[@OldPoi77]

All the music belongs to you, imagine waking up and finding out knower just dropped this,,,,sick timing

[@computer_toucher]

Love these live session videos, so inspiring. The album has been in my most played list for months now.

[@tiluriso]

One one my favorite tunes of the album, a classic R&B vibe and groove, beautiful chord changes, angelic singing by Genevieve and an amazing 'laid back , ma non troppo' piano solo by Paul Cornish.

[@tommylu2412]

Its criminal that these guys havent blown up globally, some next level musicality

[@peebozuna]

I still can’t believe you guys are back after ages, love your music sm

[@guillaumechabason3165]

This masterpiece of Knower should be released on CD as the Forever forever album of Genevieve another masterpiece !

[@m.dave2141]

Genevieve solo stuff is insame man, kinda sad is not as recognized as KNOWER, it is soo underappreciated, Living Like I Know I’m Gonna Die It's one of the best songs I've heard in recent years, the vibe it's just amazing.

[@iwishiwasananteater.3205]

That piano solo is like rolling in the waves on the shore.

[@schismpunk]

The synth feel is so good. Behind the beat magic.

[@Ezheldaar]

Oh wow, i'm on time to witness history

[@Mister006]

Genevieve is ROCK SOLID. MonoNeon is the right touch! Paul Cornish straight channeled Thelonious Monk with that solo! That choral harmonization!!! 😍

[@YomYestreen]

can't believe I had to scroll down this far to find someone commenting on the choral harmonization. My god, that ending. I could listen to that over and over again. This might be my #1 favorite Knower song... Incredible.

[@thadmatson4754]

You all are killin’ it. Some shoegazey vibes and the drumming is Squarepushin’ my mind into some nice areas.❤

[@eggmagic3318]

Real nice track-my second favourite off the album (after Ride That Dolphin). Love the glitchy synth on this one and the beautiful piano phrasing. Keep them coming Knower

[@skemsen]

Real Nice Moment? What an understatement! 😍🥰😍 I don’t know what it is about your beautiful music like this that always puts me in a trance of both joy, sorrow and longing. It’s magical to me!

[@jimbim4405]

What a divine pleasure after spending the day working with assholes, and listening to all the troubles in the world on the radio, to come back home and be presented with a new and fresh piece by Louis and Genevieve & Crew. THANKS!!!!!

[@TheRSTD1]

Are you a proctologist?

[@stevenrepkamusic]

I can't turn this up loud enough in the headphones. Woke up with this song stuck in my head 🍀

[@insederec]

The synth part is crazy enough with that odd swing feel but to perfectly match it with the sax?? I had no idea there WAS a sax part until I watched this.

[@faithquinn_]

My favorite track on the album! An epic mashup of electronic music, fusion, funk and choir. All through a ballad. No one would think of that except Knower!!

[@Beaut_Beau]

Absolute magic for the ears. I can't stop smiling the whole way through!

[@cyborat]

Just doesn't get old. Dude on the piano, your music soul flies wonderfully, and I love it. What a solo - all the time-fluctuating-highlight-hitting notes you paint with, giving even more context to the loose fitting jeans of this particular musical canvas that this tune is craften upon - dude... love it!

[@pinkkale369]

Just came on my tv while I wasn't paying attention, instant subscribe.

[@jsemail894]

This is one of my favorites off this album. This is knowers best album to date, every track hits.

[@Ostbuggen]

Absolutely divine pre-chorus

[@Dnyeal]

on my 4th listen, with no sign of stopping

[@jbivphotography]

That piano solo thoooooooooooo

[@Sssmurkie]

I don't often comment on videos but damn.. how did I not hear of these guys before. Not sure what I love most about this; cool looking dude starting with a sick sequence, the instant vibe that just sweeps you up when the beat and band kick in, that sweet fairylike voice starting to sing, how sick the synth and sax sound together, the fact that it isn't shot in a fancy studio or the fact of seeing all these different types of people coming together to create this beautiful positive vibe. I absolutely love everything about this production.

[@coffeejabberwocky]

That keyboard riff is from another planet. Whole thing is absolutely 🔥 and gave me goosebumps. Fantastic swag 😍

[@BsktImp]

Creative people just gotta create. It's that simple.

[@MrOhmygoditsben]

Wow im so glad i woke up in the middle of the night and was greeted by this.

[@OneMetaphysician]

This is a top-notch, ethereal pop-jazz groove. Thanks to all!

[@MattM80]

What??? This is an All-Star ensemble of musical talent. Brilliant!!!!!!!!

[@ultramchazy9518]

That groove shouldn't go that hard. Harmonies are KILLER in this

[@user-rc5rz6ez8v]

❤❤Genevieve❤❤ sweet honey coated vocals!

[@robertTUBEbrazeau]

i’m crying. thanks

[@Asaf.Shaked81]

KNOWER FOREVER ♾️ Forever will be a masterpiece ❤ Played in loop ➿ since October 😅 This one 🕜 genuinely makes me choke with tears

[@minigrok]

Louis and Genevieve excel at songwriting. The performers are all impressive. The production, impeccable. Loved it, thank you.

[@nibelungvalesti]

Whoa, that's a beautiful house. Especially the exterior.

[@Reperanger7]

DO MY EYES DECEIVE ME?!? MONONEON is collaborating with KNOWER! 2024 is my year!

[@pedroleal7118]

You have to love how, time and time again 'Knower' shows us that Music is still a relevant Art! Thank you for sharing!

[@BARTOZZI-OFFICIAL]

As a psycho-fan of all your work I conclude that this album is the sickest, most mature and killer accomplishment on your journey so far. Keep inspiring!

[@live2test]

Real Nice Moments!) TNKS KNOWER you for them!

[@williamcheap8807]

This is bliss, like sunshine on morning dew.

[@Tartersauce101]

Love this band. So cool to see a new upload. Pls make cds available!

[@theutd]

Thank god for knower, they are pure music

[@sleeve_e]

this is my favorite thing to listen to/watch right now on the internet

[@Sneakyboson]

this is the best one yet

[@MTBChuckQC]

Completely wonderful! The smoothness, the tones, the weirdness, all executed perfectly, just wow!

[@hashgmrs]

This has that feel to it that your friends and you bring out in every live band session. Love this so much.

[@mr.snuggles9547]

I already know it's gonna be even more of an eargasm when I saw dwayne. Knowing that KNOWER has that extremely mind-blowing harmony arrangements, perfect solos, and is professional in their role. Might be the only reason that I could be glad being alive in this generation where even unmatched and unique skills would do music together, just like the Silk Sonic.

[@andrewgay778]

Wow! Knower has everything. Deep Deep Groove (haunted with Ghost notes), Beautiful Melody, Insane Harmonies!! The level of musicianship is amazing. Tell all your friends about this band. Louis Cole and Genevieve Artadi are genius.

[@MonoCronic]

With every song I fall in love more and more in your music. You are such an inspiration...

[@windclimb]

Can’t get over the choral arrangement for the outro! Easily one of the best albums to come out of 2023

[@wrongmirrorball]

The breakdown is so heavenly... gives me chills love these two so much

[@winstonoboogie6317]

Knower make me happy

[@erikhecht4352]

This album REALLY needs a vinyl repress for those of us late to the party. ❤✌️🇦🇺

[@nickwallette6201]

YES.

[@austins.2495]

I would buy it in a heartbeat

[@ryder2356]

Magnificent vibes

[@TH3_FURY]

So much love and groove here ! I can't stop listening that marvelous song since one month ago !

[@macehead]

Knower is a gift

[@windownpc39]

My second favorite track off the album. It’s so lovely. I didn’t expect a video for it. Maybe there will be a video for every song? Either way, I’m very glad to see this.

[@ProfGregTuckerKellogg]

This is what I'm hoping. 🤞

[@semicool103]

what’s ur first favorite

[@windownpc39]

@@semicool103 Nightmare. I love it. What about you? Do you have a favorite?

[@jamisonr]

@@windownpc39 Nightmare is the best tune, no doubt. The Abyss would be my second favorite. I'm really hoping there will be a video for Nightmare!

[@windownpc39]

@@jamisonr I’m glad you like it too. XD It’s just “crunchy” if that makes sense. Such a pleasure to listen to.

[@raitaraita9448]

feels like everyone can bring in their own feeling of time in this one. so good LC + GA!

[@airwindows]

It's extraordinary. It's like total license for time, but nobody's allowed to have a stray harmonic poking out: super post-2010s mix. Such an odd flavor

[@Pigsandpies1984]

I just woke up and saw this just posted! What a great way to start my day. I stumbled onto Knower a few weeks ago and have been down the rabbit hole ever since.

[@meowleriebee2996]

I love you, Genevieve. You’re the best president yeah