Snarky Puppy - Keep It On Your Mind (Empire Central)

Snarky Puppy - Keep It On Your Mind
From 'Empire Central' - Available now
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Written by Michael League
Arranged by Michael League, Justin Stanton, and Snarky Puppy
Bob Lanzetti - electric guitar
Mark Lettieri - baritone electric guitar
Chris McQueen - electric guitar
Justin Stanton - Wurlitzer, Minimoog Model D, Prophet 10, and trumpet
Bobby Sparks - Hammond B3 organ, ARP String Ensemble, and Minimoog Model D (solo)
Bill Laurance - Hohner D6 Clavinet
Shaun Martin - Fender Rhodes Mark 8 and Minimoog Model D
Zach Brock - violin
Mike “Maz” Maher - trumpet and flugelhorn (solo)
Jay Jennings - trumpet
Chris Bullock - tenor sax
Bob Reynolds - tenor sax
Michael League - Minimoog Model D bass
Nate Werth - percussion
Keita Ogawa - percussion
Marcelo Woloski - percussion
Jason “JT” Thomas - drum set
Larnell Lewis - drum set
Jamison Ross - drum set
Jep Jorba - Director / camera operator
David Bretones - Director of Photography / camera operator
Brad Holt - Line producer / camera operator
Andrew Redd - Gaffer / camera operator
Chris Brian - Camera operator
Ranjani Groth - Camera operator
Jun Kang - Camera operator
Emily Holt - Camera operator
Reid Walker - Dolly operator
Joseph Fisher - Dolly Operator
Produced by Michael League and Snarky Puppy
Engineered by Nic Hard, Matt Recchia, and Michael Harrison
Engineering assisted by Skyler Childress, Michael League, and Shakthi Prasad KT
Mixed by Nic Hard
Mastered by Dave McNair
Recorded and filmed March 3-10, 2022, at Deep Ellum Art Company in Dallas, Texas, USA
Mixed March 15 - April 7, 2022, at Estudi Vint in Els Prats de Rei, Catalonia, Spain
Photography by Brian Friedman and Jep Jorba
Video edited by Michael League and Jep Jorba
Film consulting by Andy LaViolette
Production managed by Rosanna Freedman
Project managed by Jamie Margulies
Stage assembled by Mason Davis, Matt Recchia, Rosanna Freedman, and Michael Harrison
Graphic design by Claire Morales
Managed by Mike Chadwick Management
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[@JS-hu7pv]

Whenever I mention Snarky Puppy to someone: “Wait - you know Snarky Puppy!?!” A few times I’ve worn SP swag, I’ve had folks yell out “Snarky Puppy!” Even though Snarky Puppy may not be “mainstream” by typical standards, there are a lot of us fans out there. This album and songs like this are the reason why.

[@joshuagharis9017]

Ever seen em live? Highly recommended although seeing all of them on tour is rare these days, they got other projects, still worth it

[@nelsonthekinger]

Snarky Puppy!!!

[@FAMUCHOLLY]

Watching these guys perform is in a word... MAGICAL!

[@skoll_2024]

I wish I was a muso watching these guys. I’m not and I already know it’s magic. I envy those that can see behind the curtain. Just sublime!

[@Lrix]

It's stuff like Bobby Sparks at the end, doing their own mixing. I just keep learning something new every time I watch these.

[@peterresetz1960]

That baseline was seismic low end thick with the right amount of growl.

[@morganpezzo1532]

When I close my eyes and hear the groove at 4:00 I'm in a state of fullness and start crying from joy.

[@andrewxu3602]

Right there with you.

[@user-vz1en9rk6l]

Nice performance! As I listen to your music, I feel like I am on a boat floating in the middle of the sea with you. I am so happy that iI have met the essence of music. 

[@s2szn]

The effects on the flugelhorn, that change in dynamics at 3:30, the overall texture of the song. A thing of beauty🥲

[@sandenson]

I love the percussion and drums during Maz's solo, and the keyboardists trading solos and licks at the end, and, of course, the insane groove. 3:30-3:59 is such a beautiful moment.

[@ralphmunn1685]

BANGER right out of the gate - I had to listen to that first 20 seconds THREE TIMES before listening to the rest of it... THREE MORE TIMES! ❤🙏❤🙏❤

[@IndustryPlay360]

these cats KNOW they are badass to the core.

[@cosmokramer9198]

I’ve listened to this album countless times since September and I still notice new things after watching the videos. The way Snarky blend instruments on this album is so cool. The mix of the moog bass, baritone guitar and clavinet is such a rad sound.

[@GrahamBinns]

Seeing the musicians play helps me hear new stuff… that's why I'm so glad that these videos are coming out weekly now.

[@lsh3rd]

It's almost like getting a new release twice!!

[@paihobbes8680]

I wholeheartedly agree with all your statements...this album has unbelievable depth to it. It's a joy

[@morganpezzo1532]

Love the serious face at 4:20 and then the sneaky smile at 4:25

[@addisonsmith1403]

That whole tone lick on the electric piano at 4:23 was so unexpected but so perfect

[@BongoBaggins]

It's my birthday, and what a day for a new Snarky Puppy song. For my birthday I'd like Shaun to be OK. All the best, Bongo

[@sandenson]

Happy birthday!

[@charlesjackson4003]

Prayers for shaun👍

[@andreygurman8966]

Fiiiiiiiinnnnyyyaaaallllyyyyy. Love this tune so much!!!

[@juanmanuellopez3843]

My God I was waiting for this videoooooooo

[@stefanocolletta2299]

FINALLY I GET TO SEE THIS BEAUTIFUL VIDEO

[@wonderchild53]

This Composition will move anyone...!!!!!!!!

[@tomsayer5186]

Michael plays synth bass like an angel from heaven

[@parshakamarsh]

This band are insanely good, another absolute gem, I can't get enough of them!

[@RastaFudge]

I’m so glad they’re uploading weekly man.. 😄

[@alanshaw1961]

For me, this is the perfect album and concert opener.

[@johnwooton]

Da Boyz! I remember when...

[@peteybemah4488]

The best jazz band I have ever listen to❤❤

[@lsh3rd]

Best band in any category!

[@parshakamarsh]

They're more than a jazz band, they span so many categories

[@gershomfeni-ul5wz]

Definitely “kept ” and stuck in my “mind”!

[@Yakushii]

That crescendo with all the keyboards though, holy shit. I always wondered which key players were playing that. It was all of them, huh? God damn...

[@lsh3rd]

...the great thing is you get little surprises like Bill on the Waminet instead of Bobby. You would not know this without the video.

[@sandenson]

​@@lsh3rdYeah! Bill plays it sometimes. In this album, you can see him play it in Pineapple, too.

[@jabehauber]

Just saw SP at Chautauqua Institution, NY, (27 June 2023) sporting a 10-member lineup. They were still able to deliver rich sonic scapes with that 'reduced' number, but MAN, I would love to hear this full complement live. What a treat that would be. These videos illustrate the potential that so many instruments and musicians bring to the table.

[@parshakamarsh]

That would be on my bucket list too..

[@JTonthedrums]

Not reduced, that's our normal touring band. Sometimes less depending on peoples availability.

[@LiamBarnwell]

One of the best tracks on the album

[@jeremyankamah4737]

Until they performed broken arrow live in cleveland and that was it for me !! I kid you not broken arrow sneaks up on you ! Keep it on your mind is probably still the best on the album. Keep it on your mind. Trinity , bet , Honiara , broken arrow , RL, portal . It’s all freaken amazing bro😂

[@LiamBarnwell]

@@jeremyankamah4737 True 😅 there aren't actually any bad ones

[@yurita1984]

Loved to see M.Lettieri with his baritone guitar. This track is marvelous 🎉😮

[@gabriellacerdapatricio7992]

The perfect opening to a awesome album!! That final part with the keys is magical

[@hvglaser]

Best reggae fusion I’ve heard in a while.

[@JTonthedrums]

Reggae Fusion? This song? Interesting...

[@glubbaflubbins]

One of my favorites from the album! Happy to finally see the video for it! ❤️

[@aquaajb]

Damn this is a jam

[@Theupgradeguy]

Sure would love to see a video from the perspective of the sound engineers working on these.

[@trk327]

That groove pocket is so deep you can pull up your socks!!!

[@pvanb291]

Brilliant quote man!! And yep, it sure is :)

[@le_fancy_squid]

This song has one of the best mixes I have ever heard, maybe even the best; I truly can't think of anything I have heard that has ever sounded that good.

[@FusionHowie]

Incredibly cool! LOVE Snarky Puppy. Peace from Detroit MI.

[@kellynkarr]

I CANT EVEN. Just incredible

[@andrewxu3602]

The best Snarky Puppy song since Lingus.

[@bikeweiss]

Percussion

[@MK-rg7pl]

Wow, huge ups to the sound engineers especially!!!

[@illinimdg]

I love listening to these songs first, then watching to see how many times I guessed wrong when the drummers switched 😂 It's so seamless

[@JTonthedrums]

Awesome. Love this. Mission accomplished. Thanks for listening....

[@nelsonquive823]

Percursion team is fire. . .great Nate Werth and Keita

[@sandenson]

Let's not forget Marcelo Wolowski

[@JTonthedrums]

And Marcelo!

[@lasticot09]

My favorite !!!

[@RastaFudge]

0:15 This intro makes me wanna cry man..

[@andrewxu3602]

Also 0:57

[@itsaralee]

4:39 the run is so so soooo good

[@RodrickLodowica]

one of my fav from the whole album.

[@falsestartfalcon]

How do they keep doing this. Another masterpiece!!

[@gabriellacerdapatricio7992]

Listening to the album I imagine Bill - Rhoades, Shaun - Hammond, and Bobby - Clavinet. Nice surprise to see who's really playing in the video!

[@boreruiu4471]

I have listened to this song live in Istanbul last November, and it was fire 🔥🔥amazing ❤❤

[@DEDSREIS]

That J dilla violin pedal drone behind the intro is the sauce

[@rafaelsantana4905]

My most listened song in '23 and prolly '22 as well. Freakin' love this shit

[@Gpacharlie]

Who knew that kind of cool could grow up in Texas? Texans!

[@aankwenti]

Another one of my favourites 🙌

[@AhmadKAlKhateeb]

Tightest sounding snares all around. And Snarky Puppy blows my mind! Love this album!

[@andrewxu3602]

I unironically think this is the second best song they've ever made, above everything except Lingus.

[@gonzola3k214]

Reminds me of something like an old Jeff Beck or Return to Forever song, deconstructed, everything at 1/4 speed and twice the musical depth. Awesome.

[@emilioguzmanalvarez420]

this one live hits different. When the bassline drops it feels so good, sometimes they do this thing were they play it in a slower tempo live and its so sick.

[@Marunius]

Even slower :D? Cool!!

[@emilioguzmanalvarez420]

@@Marunius yupp. They played it notoriously slow here in México City 3 weeks ago and the vibes were off the charts. JT was def hitting those drums lmao. Whole audience was very into it as u would expect, perfect opener for the set list.

[@Diego24fps]

@@emilioguzmanalvarez420JT is the only drummer I've ever heard live that actually felt like he was dragging back the tempo and simply refusing to let anyone get too fast. It was awesome. That snare doesn't miss.

[@andrewxu3602]

Been waiting for this music video for so long, I'm so glad it's finally here! 😀

[@brandonknight6575]

Amazing. All of them phenomenal musicians

[@TheMusicWiz]

Great track and classic Snarky theme ...and great solo by Maz :)

[@GEORGE_WARD]

Great to see the video for this one. And the mixing, good god! Absolutely Tremendous

[@gregonline6506]

2:04 aaah, nice git solo with wah pedal. Ops, nope, whaaaat?! Beautiful.

[@RealKeithernet]

Love that vibe! Great song.

[@kevinnathanson6876]

Randy Brecker would be so proud... Well done solo!

[@davidmurphy5647]

another maz killer!! and the end is righteous groove world. i guess it's true what they say- it's good to be the king(s). thanks guys...now get back to work dammit!! 😎

[@rc2257]

In the early verses, melody is on the beat, bass off the beat, so they interlock in the funkiest way. Brilliant, Michael!

[@JTonthedrums]

Inspired by many Funk/R&B bands from the 80's.

[@Twilightune]

Like a comment said for Free Fall. I just paused life and listened. I had a pretty tricky day of bullshit, and I think that under every circumstances pause your life to listen to music is the best way to live Bonne écoute 🤩

[@andrewxu3602]

Je suis d'accord avec toi 👍

[@FVD]

Bill having a turn on the whammy bar this time?! Been waiting for this video to drop - and they still never disappoint! And Maz's solo is pure class throughout and let's not forget the expression on Bobby's face during his solo knowing that he pulled off something exquisite!!

[@erlianypanjaitan8433]

4:00 - 4:14 That's Amazing! Im not gonna lie

[@kogeisan]

Hope to "live" one day a live like this one (in France maybe ?...). Thanks a lot!

[@svenkaahedgerg3425]

When I heard this I got an idea stuck in my mind. I would love to hear them with Steve Vai as a guest.

[@andrewxu3602]

Maybe if they do a Family Dinner Volume 3, that'd be cool

[@markmark9639]

I so wish I had seen this performance at the recording sessions...the amount of musical mastery here is snarkily amazing. Maz may have stolen the show on this one, but Bobby and Bill are truly brilliant and Shaun is playing like he is truly blessed. a quick shout out to Michael Harrison and Nic Hard for the great work you do putting Snarky Puppy in my ears and in my soul.

[@jimisjamtracks]

Sooooo Good !!

[@Jaycelestra]

Beyond awesome!

[@belacickekl7579]

That opening synth bass line is just so good!

[@Diego24fps]

It's almost like Drunken Master as a musical style but classier

[@ericwilhelm2941]

Just saw them in Ann Arbor. In their own League ;-) Got the Album CD/DVD paid old School in Cash And paid in Cash for the ticket AT THE BOX OFFICE hehehe Credit card company did not make a dollar on me . Straight to the Artist!!!!!!!!

[@YouTomz]

Wow

[@cloudbloom]

Snarky Puppy rules🤌🤌🤌

[@n7quantum472]

who needs an electric guitar when you've got a flugelhorn?

[@rush2sk8]

I hope shaun martin is doing well

[@wrobelsparrow]

This is THE ultimate GTA VI soundtrack!

[@troubleondemand7703]

Wicked

[@jhonnydrucker4519]

Mais quel groupe 🙏🙏🙏🙏 les alliances sonores sont assez incroyables quelle alchimie moi qui ai écoute tous les plus grands novateurs ...eux je les place dans mon tiercé de tête c est pour des moments pareils que j aime la musique plus que tout

[@Babassecretchannel]

Chills up n down meh mf spine!!

[@michaelsenn68]

That groove is filthier than Randy Quaid's beard. Damn.

[@alexandersimonoff3992]

Молодцы ✨

[@JochenVogel]

5:28 is way too short. Gorgeous piece of music.

[@leorubio5653]

like everything u do but damn this one is so damn funky, Love it so much!! Was dancing in my room solo. ;) Thank you for being beautiful vessels of creation!

[@gsp_praise]

I think in other opportunity invite Cory for a colab on synths, that will be amazing

[@JTonthedrums]

He was invited for this record. He didn't make it.

[@user-jd6bw6yl7o]

앙 기모띄라는 말 밖에 안나오네연~

[@wilburvision]

They obviously need a couple hundred more musicians😜

[@andrewxu3602]

In other words, we need a Sylva Vol. 2 😉

[@ominona7479]

Obra de Arte!

[@user-pl9it4eh5r]

Please.. Come to korea 💌

[@user-yi3br7cg3l]

Лайк! Круто!

[@gabrielnasciconcei3859]

Saiu mar uma pra nós estuda, 👏👏👏👍👍👍

[@petermemez1983]

Ironic I heard this song live today

[@marcosdossantos2156]

👏👏👏👏

[@ffurkanarrslann]

❤

[@kebony]

I guess since Larnel had two other drummers with him, it took him 5 minutes to study for the whole session! LOL

[@andrewxu3602]

Yup, he's gone on the record saying this was his easiest album

[@JTonthedrums]

Uhh No. We were still arranging our parts and trying new things During the recording. Easier compositions, yes and no, meaning Simple has many layers and can be difficult at times. Getting the right "Feel" is just as difficult, more actually, than playing a bunch of notes. However, the process of learning 3 drum parts is never "easy", as we have to play this by ourselves on tour. So you can't lay back and only learn/know your part. Part of the reason he stated it was his easiest album is because he had more time to actually learn the songs, though the rehearsal schedule was still Very intense for this record and double the amount of songs.

[@kennethbryantii8053]

@@JTonthedrums No disrespect on this! I was alluding to the amazing video where Larnel listened to a song a few times and nailed in like 10 minutes on the first take! Apologies the joke didn’t translate! I am keenly aware of the musical “rocket science” that happens nearly EVERY time I listen to a Snarky Puppy record! Only admiration and respect from this fan! 🙏🏾

[@JTonthedrums]

@@kennethbryantii8053 No worries. All good. No apologies needed. Peace...