Snarky Puppy - Trinity (Extended Version) (Empire Central)

Snarky Puppy - Trinity (Extended Version)
From Snarky Puppy's new album, Empire Central (September 2022, GroundUP Music)
Stream/Buy: orcd.co/empirecentral
Written by Mark Lettieri
Arranged by Mark Lettieri and Snarky Puppy
Bob Lanzetti - Electric guitar
Mark Lettieri - Electric guitar
Chris McQueen - Electric guitar
Justin Stanton - Wurlitzer, Prophet 10, and trumpet
Bobby Sparks - Hammond B3 organ, ARP String Ensemble, and Minimoog Model D
Bill Laurance - Fender Rhodes Mark 8, Yamaha CP70 electric piano, and Minimoog Model D (solo)
Shaun Martin - Talkbox, Vocoder, Moog Little Phatty, and Korg Kronos
Zach Brock - Violin
Mike “Maz” Maher - Trumpet
Jay Jennings - Trumpet and flugelhorn
Chris Bullock - Bass clarinet and tenor sax (solo)
Bob Reynolds - Tenor and soprano saxes
Michael League - Electric 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
Co-produced by 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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Website: snarkypuppy.com
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Website: groundupmusic.net

[@GoranZec]

The data projects that by 2030., more than half of all jazz drummers in the US will be in Snarky Puppy.

[@katherinehall4200]

You made me laugh out loud.

[@mrglump52]

Why not

[@jonnyoakland8134]

😂😂😂

[@liammcelroy2265]

A better future for all

[@matty007d]

😂

[@phoenixfire940]

My favorite party of any snarky song is when Shaun gives up playing cause it’s too good

[@VladProkhorovDrums]

lmao, same.

[@joshuagharis9017]

Lol. He's the freaking man

[@StefanScripca]

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 these guys deserve a few claps as well, the mixing is insanely good!

[@natedevol]

Agreed! Watching them run around the room moving and changing mics and keeping it all sounding perfect was some high skill sh**t.

[@carlosclaptrix]

Yes, an art in its own!

[@kojacked]

Nic Hard might be the best A1 name I've ever heard. Can't be anything but legit with that name.

[@GuyWhoLikesTheSnarkies1435]

Nic Hard has grown so much at this point, I think he deserves all the praises and credits and it shows here!😁

[@neonrecording]

Not an easy job. Especially with this many moving pieces. Bravo!!!!!!

[@LogicalQ]

That bass clarinet is sinister.

[@tynannida9642]

Can we just appreciate how three drummers manage to sound like one person playing ??

[@LarnellLewisMusic]

🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@tynannida9642]

@@LarnellLewisMusic I haven’t played drums regularly in like 10 years but you are inspiring me to pick it back up one video at a time 😁😁

[@Diego24fps]

I like the approach to using drummers like a bunch of Nate Werths. Respect to all four percussionists for making room for each other and playing the shit outta that groove

[@KXNGBANNXXOFFICIAL]

@@LarnellLewisMusic you have inspired to take up back drumming. Love from Jamaica🇯🇲. Hope to meet you someday.

[@arnemai9929]

yes, its incredible. 😍😍😍

[@writetovagelis1975]

Snarky puppy. The art of bringing 30 musicians into a room and everyone knows their place into the mix. Amazing production and recording.

[@positivelybobby]

Also, the art of bringing 30 1st chair musicians into a band and everyone is happy just being a part of a team… that alone is amazing. To get musicians at this level to leave their egos at the door? Standing O for that alone.

[@rehpotsirhic]

Don't discredit the sound engineer, they play a big part in bringing it together

[@rabo4686]

​@@rehpotsirhic WORD!! The sp-mixes are made by some of the half-gods of all the decibel-deliverers....

[@nichard1]

@@rabo4686 hahaha, thank you...

[@rinsecycle]

30 all male musicians. Or, am I missing something? Snarky Puppy is a gay mens orchestra?

[@mogglie]

Michael League makes sure there is four of everything in his band. But only one bass. What a boss.

[@Cujohhh]

I think everyone needs a Shaun Martin in their life

[@monimoni305]

Shawn was having a purely spiritual experience right here! I am all for it!!!

[@joninehritamusic]

Right?!

[@24k_gld_37]

what about Cory henry 😢

[@cemalak]

@@24k_gld_37 He is deeply missed. :(

[@brandonlbartlett]

@@24k_gld_37 hes doing his own thing now and is incredibly happy. Believe he was on tour when these sessions took place. Also remember that Larnell only plays on a very limited amount of shows at this point too

[@LarnellLewisMusic]

The vibe in the room is definitely as advertised!!! Love y’all!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@gauravsaimaddipati8356]

Omg it's larnell!!!! I love you man

[@colestowing8695]

Larnell, you are the reason I got turned on to Snarky Puppy! I know it's random, but I first found you on the drumeo vid where you do Metallica. I started checking out some of your other stuff...and I've been down the wormhole ever since. I want to thank you for what you do, your attitude, and for giving this metalhead a reason to give another genre of music (jazz/fusion) a second chance. I've been truly enjoying the ride 🤘😁👍

[@LarnellLewisMusic]

@@colestowing8695 oh man!!!! Thank you so much for checking out my videos...annnddd Welcome to the Snarky Puppy Hang!!! 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@LarnellLewisMusic]

@@gauravsaimaddipati8356 ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@mikejt1128]

@@colestowing8695 I'm so glad you had this experience! I found that video from the opposite direction - already a fan of Snarky Puppy (and Metallica) and saw Larnell's name pop up and had to check it out. Larnell's skill in picking up that whole song after one listen made my jaw drop and I was really hoping it would turn some Metallica fans onto Snarky Puppy. Really happy to hear it did!

[@amehdi13]

Making it into a Snarky live video is definitely a bucket list item checked off

[@Matarman]

Same bro.

[@brianmunsell6190]

I agree, so amazing and I can't believe it!!!

[@FantomOfFear]

Do you know how to do that?

[@Matarman]

@@FantomOfFear they sold tickets. They announced it all over their social media prior to the event.

[@glennvanderburg8708]

@@FantomOfFear If you subscribe to their mailing list, they'll announce when tickets go on sale for these sessions. (Although the previous one was about ten years ago, so who knows when the next one will be?)

[@andrewswanson4819]

That unison riff at the end has left a gaping hole in my remote where the rewind button once was

[@chrisneyman]

What a nice moment for Mark.

[@ripman333]

I love a good 5 and a half minute swamp monster intro to the funkiest shit I've ever heard

[@aaronsims9778]

Being able to sit in on this was insane, and waiting months to hear it again was so hard, so thankful for this moment right now.

[@aswansofilms]

Dude how do you get into one of these? It's been a dream ever since I saw the We Like It Here videos

[@aaronsims9778]

@@aswansofilms They announced they were recording the record here in Dallas a month or two prior to the recording, and I ended up getting super lucky and managed to grab the last ticket they had available. They record over several days, doing a bunch of takes of each tune, and you can buy tickets for whichever of the days. Wasn’t cheap, but so totally worth it. Maybe someday you’ll luck out too!

[@benjousan8470]

@@aaronsims9778 I got my ticket for this session that day or maybe the day before, I was stoked to luck out like you did. When I heard Trinity would be the first one released I just knew it would be this one 😎

[@mattypoopoo]

@@aswansofilms follow the band on social media and you can't miss the announcements! it was surprisingly easy to get tickets to this, just expensive. but so worth it. I was at the recording in this video and it was probably the greatest musical experience I've ever bared witness to. wherever they do it, I'll be at the next one :)

[@loveistheonlything3626]

@@aaronsims9778 Just out of curiosity, how much was the ticket? I'd pay alot of money to be part of one of their recordings. You lucky bastard. :D

[@uptowndc]

It's really about the bass clarinet on this one. Sheeeesh!

[@crystalelaineadams]

ABSOLUTELY! BASS CLARINETS UNITE!

[@rk41gator]

Who doesn't like an opening with the bass clarinet?

[@NateGH36O]

Dude the mix on this is so insane. The guitar/talkbox doubling is just so subtle and perfect, and everyone comes through right when they need to. Props to the engineers on this, this is a classic Snarky Puppy song already.

[@nichard1]

Thanks!

[@vSilverXXProduction]

@@nichard1 legend

[@derrickbernard1321]

@@nichard1 Really amazing job. How long have you been in the game

[@nichard1]

@@derrickbernard1321 only about 23 years.

[@matto9734]

Everything in this sreams excellence - unbelievable.

[@insaneintherainmusic]

The groove on this one is deeper than wherever my pennies get lost inside my couch. Heck yeah!

[@mudkip_btw]

Omg hi

[@andrewxu3602]

Your channel is what introduced me to Snarky Puppy. I kept hearing you name drop them until I caved and decided to check them out, and for that I'm extremely grateful.

[@zakay_]

@@andrewxu3602 same experience lol

[@TheoPembo.]

@@andrewxu3602 same here, forever grateful!

[@EvanWiederandersJazz]

*penies

[@isahamilton01]

I just keep on coming back to this one. These live studio sessions are what music is all about to me, what an incredible collaborative work of art. The lighting and camerawork, the mixing, the reactions, EVERYTHING here is 11/10

[@Jason-sp5yc]

The worst thing about Snarky Puppy is only getting to experience a new song for the first time once.

[@jlownes2179]

Aside from the awesome musicianship here, the engineering feat was amazing. All the headphones, all the mics. Looked like the woodwinds each had 3 mics not to mention all the percussion. Who ever engineered this deserves the same energetic appreciations that the musicians get. No?

[@JustinStanton]

Nic Hard, Mike Harrison, and Matt Recchia

[@nichard1]

Thank you!

[@benjousan8470]

I was at this session and I was surprised at how good the live mix in the headphones was.

[@Karensinger9]

Yess ! Bravo to the Engineers!!

[@jonsheik3060]

There's a few more mics that I can hear. I think they're doing a few pzm mics for room tone/noise cancellation, and I'm hearing what I think are shotgun/parabolics running through noise gates.

[@givertayk]

Back to the roots of live album recording! Today, I feel lucky to be alive

[@larrywalsh9939]

I think this is the first time I've ever seen the band outnumber the audience.

[@hornplayerchris]

6:31 incredible solo. What a groove.

[@joshjamesuk]

❤️ REST IN PEACE BERNARD WRIGHT ❤️

[@TheJohnnyonthespot1]

I feel like I just slinked around a haunted forest, dove into a swamp of viscous water and thorny roots, grappled with an ancient beast, then returned triumphant to my funky elf-like people. Awesome song!

[@Matarman]

Kinda funny you say that. This is the first song of Snarkys that reminds me of their Sylva album, which is inspired by different forests...

[@nitarhodes42]

That is the best description of Snarky's music I have ever come across! It's so perfect!

[@bryandickerson5365]

Indeed - you nailed it!

[@willyg6015]

Took the words right out of my mouth.

[@mattparks8434]

vibes

[@Mr.LenardDrums]

Dude Shaun caught THE SPIRIT by the end of it. I love that guy!

[@tujessie1258]

❤Thee Trinity. A soul filled with gratitude and praise, and a hunger for G-d. Amen. Amen.💜 I Love It.💙

[@bmorrow111100]

Trust me on this!

[@linusporter1091]

Shaun is a playful music sprite caught in the body of a human. Dude doesn't know how to play music, he IS music.

[@Tradewins4cash]

At the end, it look like Shaun got filled with the holy ghost! Music was just too good! 😊

[@panorama4526]

I‘m reading for five minutes here, and after two I thought: OK, this is a cult. Now I‘m sure.

[@Yveronicasingle]

Trinity! I know some talented sisters that are friends with the band. Shaun is a believer so, why not be filled with the Holy Spirit!!!!

[@Tradewins4cash]

@@Yveronicasingle Amen to that sister! Ain't nothin' wrong with that.

[@KennethKBBenson]

RIP to the Dallas legend Bernard Wright. He was the gentleman dancing at the end of the video. WoW

[@noitigrado]

Roberta Flack's son!

[@brandonlbartlett]

@@noitigrado godson i think, not mother, but i could be wrong

[@noitigrado]

@@brandonlbartlett You're right my friend, my mistake, must have misread something where I picked that info. Thanks

[@josefuertes6248]

could find no better farewell . . . !

[@michaelfoxbrass]

And the world was once again made right - even if only for 11 minutes. I’ll take it.

[@iTeachMyToast]

Bucket list: -See Snarky Puppy perform live

[@TheKirillfish]

I did it yesterday

[@virgil.alonso]

worth it man

[@LaurelineMz]

Seen then 3 times and I want more 😊

[@JMcG520]

Even more bucket list-y… be at an album recording session!

[@thetimekeeper9230]

With Larnell💯💪🏾

[@josefkelvinedemboso809]

They're bringing back the We Like It Here/Family Dinner Sound! Tears in my eyes 😭😭😭😭😭😭 Waited nearly a decade for this and it's finally here

[@benjousan8470]

When Jameson came back in, the room was okay with this groove literally never ending. Best $200 I have ever spent.

[@troopjunior]

Shaun Martin dancing and clapping along at 6:46 is a vibe

[@kvmalley]

How in the world does someone ever go about being selected to actually sit in the studio and witness this live? Just how….that’s all I wanna know!

[@TheCalebMoline]

It’s always been my dream to be there for recording, but I think I’d get kicked out. I get way to excited and move around too much. 😅

[@dougiesherwin9591]

You have to have really bad luck.

[@Chris-px2gf]

@@dougiesherwin9591 bad luck? 😂

[@dougiesherwin9591]

@@Chris-px2gf Unless you're deaf, yes. Snarky Poopy is the most over-rated band on earth. Mediocre "musicians" playing simplistic tripe.

[@therealdeathyyy]

"Knowing" people and being lucky with timing. I've been to this place in Deep Ellum - it's fantastic and NOT large. Hopefully every one of these people appreciated this experience.

[@yeti4269]

9:24 those little runs underneath everything has gotta be one of my favorite parts. I wish he had kept going with it

[@evilasiobjr]

One could argue that 2 drummers, 3 percussionists, 3 keyboardists, 3 guitarists and so on, is all too much... But when you see them playing, it's not at all about being the most virtuos player, it is all about having FUN with friends while playing music and everyone bringing what makes them unique! The one chord or the one sound effect they play is filled with technique and musical thought, but also tons of JOY! They have time to stop playing and just clap along, that's so cool!!!

[@laszlonator]

3 drummers, 4 keyboardists

[@creativical]

When playing with that many musicians, you can not identify individual Instruments anymore, like you can with smaller bands. But the soundscape that can be created with all these instruments and good musicians is just insane and so detailed and can't be compared to a small 4 Piece band. So is it necessary? No. But is it awesome that so many musicians can play together as one cohesive Band? Definitely yes!

[@Baribrotzer]

It's effectively a modernized Big Band concept, adapted to jazz fusion: Imagine a typical fusion band: one horn, guitar, keyboards, bass, drums, and percussion. Then double, triple, or quadruple everything (except the bass) and you'd get Snarky Puppy. In fact, I think they could use a few more instruments: certainly a trombone, and maybe alto and/or bari saxes.

[@creativical]

@@Baribrotzer they had trombones and even a string section on their GroudUP album. Not to speak of the Sylva album with the whole metropole orchestra. These were not part of the official band though.

[@Baribrotzer]

@@creativical I know. But they don't have a trombonist as a regular member, and I think they need one - a trombone gives warmth to a horn section of trumpets and tenor saxes.

[@greghutch2014]

The ERA of the Big Band is back and without the inflated EGOS, Gotta love the Harmony and the Humility. MUCH LOVE GUYS.

[@fabienclaveau9098]

Big bands back, very good point!

[@fabienclaveau9098]

I am jealous of my parents who were teenagers in the 50's, it was all big bands in that era

[@Imaginationalistic]

This comment is so much in point

[@patfagan5645]

The reality is they are just as good playing live with 9 or 10 members. Not the same, but just as good with no playlists and who does what is decided with a nod of the head in process.

[@LearningDrummerSam]

@@fabienclaveau9098 Ever heard of rock n roll yessir?

[@jaygroov]

The groove that starts 5:34 is one of Snarky Puppy's best musical moments, considering all the music they released. I'm still super disappointed that they didn't play this song live when they were playing music from this album.

[@brandonlbartlett]

I wish they had put this extended version at the end of the album. The album track is amazing, but after seeing this video, you know theres so much more! They could have put both versions on the album

[@wittyjake]

After several album-long hiatus from doing these video-style live albums, it feels damn good to see them at it again. The human element of seeing them play and interact together is absolutely something else. These guys are continually at the top of their game and have been my favorite band for years. If you haven't seen them live you are doing yourself a disservice.

[@colin8150]

Oh yeah, that’s why you get that reaction from Shaun I imagine.

[@patfagan5645]

I’ve had the opportunity to see them live 4 or 5 times. Usually 9 musicians some of which may change out during long tours. I don’t know about now,but when I saw them there were no playlists, solos decided on the fly with a nod of the head from Michael League, and often one of them will add a line and they go on a rant. Great experience.

[@jazzinstinct]

was the mix as good live?

[@wittyjake]

@@jazzinstinct 100%. Michael League is incredibly meticulous with his live mixes and the team does a great job of giving you the best experience possible. Try and see them in one of their theater type shows; I've rarely experienced mixing that good at a live show with the exception maybe of Cory Wong.

[@andrewxu3602]

@@wittyjake They should try doing a collab with Cory Wong some time.

[@mentality-monster]

Simply the best band on the planet right now.

[@ethanmbrown]

straight facts

[@meaty1015]

WHY IS THIS JUST THE GREATEST SONG EVER WRITTEN.

[@andrewxu3602]

That honor goes to Lingus :) But this is definitely not far behind

[@ShaunStruwig]

When I die someday, and if I discover there is indeed an afterlife, then I want it to be eternally filled with as much joy as there was in this room @8:05 onwards. This is music that transcends into other worldly realms!

[@mitchelboutte997]

i believe we never really die , i wish i never stopped playing horns after the old school days , these people are so deep in expressing life

[@davidlopes7332]

This was god and his holy spirit manifesting in ways people cant still comprehend, notice how everyone became joyful, dancing clapping and so on. God is powerful and he uses us even if we are not connected with him, unconsciously they praised him with all their souls

[@mikiinajijic6763]

This sounds like a great movie soundtrack. Someone should write a screenplay around this!

[@josefuertes6248]

They themselves are 'screenplay' ! -(open your eyes)-

[@DanilloDetrichi]

5:34 here starts the vibe that goes above the most higher clouds and stars of the sky.

[@ericstallcup1012]

That ending groove starting at 5:34 is the sickest musical sequence I’ve heard in a while. Man, they nasty. Cannot get the lead melody over that groove outta my head

[@carolworthey2067]

Oh yeah, dang! That groove at 5:34 is a killer!

[@davekingpt]

When I'm alone in the car and hear this start I always yell, "Here we go!".

[@ant0091]

Yeeeesssss🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Holy Ghost stylz Bless Your Way Abba Father👑👑👑👑 Amen

[@DannyEye2704]

Can’t not dance to it… it’s impossible I tried

[@dblbassted]

I was today years old when I realized the solo section was a minor blues.

[@dimazzmusica]

You can feel the Mark Lettieri's touch in this song. Just great. Special attention to the synth sound at 5:34.

[@valentinasanchez5757]

Yes , it sounds similar to the Baritone sessions

[@bassclefconnoisseur]

I feel touched by this whole piece tbh! But yeah, nice

[@Artek604]

That's probably the weirdes chord progression I ever heard, but they resolve it so beautifully at 6:17. Damn, they're a telented bunch!

[@chriscortesmusic]

Seeing ‘Nard be his joyous self at the end made me tear up. He was so special to us in Dallas and I’m glad I was able to meet him the first time at one of these recording sessions.

[@musician069]

Agree

[@blackpranther]

The flash of his picture on the wall already had me on the edge, seeing him so happy at the the end....what a gift

[@musician069]

@@blackpranther yoooo, big fan. Can’t wait to hear more from you.

[@blackpranther]

@@musician069 Wow bro! Thank you🙏🏾 I’ll try not to keep you waiting too long

[@musician069]

@@blackpranther anyone that happens to stumble onto this comment, please check Samuel Prather out, you will be so glad you did. And no I don’t personally know this young dude. Just a humble fan.

[@64jcl]

After years of hardly listening to music, along comes Snarky Puppy and totally renewed my love for music. It is impossible to not sit with a smile watching these fantastic musicians playing this exceptionally good music. This is what it's all about.

[@luizminhotodemello1074]

👍👍👍👍👍.!!!!!!!

[@tumimokoena4404]

My wife literally caught me smiling while listening to this!

[@luizminhotodemello1074]

@@tumimokoena4404 My friend Black cat with three legs only, too.!!!!!!!

[@uubuuh]

curious what you were doing not listening to music... anything you'd recommend? it occurs to me in light of your comment that I've never tried that. anyway welcome back.

[@64jcl]

@@uubuuh , I think it's more like I preferred silence whenever I could get it as I had filled my life with sound on every minute of the day. Like many thing in life I guess I appreciate the time I spend listening to music more when it is something I do now and then instead of all the time. :)

[@onixtheone]

Had to pull out my nice nice headphones for this one.

[@andygrundman]

This track has what might be the best Dolby Atmos spatial audio mix I've ever heard over on Apple Music, so be sure to check it out! I'm super hyped for this album!

[@lolrath26]

Headphones or speakers? Haven't messed with Atmos much yet - sometimes it just sounded like it had more reverb to me.

[@rush2sk8]

@@lolrath26 you need speakers that support atmos or airpods

[@andygrundman]

​@@lolrath26 It's early days and there are far too many bad mixes being released, so I can understand a bad first impression. I'm sure things will improve as folks get over the learning curve. But after listening to Trinity, you can just tell the engineer(s) know what they're doing! A good pair of headphones is the most accessible way to listen for most people, since a real Atmos speaker setup is not trivial to setup (but well worth it if you're an audio nerd). I would avoid soundbars, TVs, and single speakers that claim to be Atmos.

[@creativical]

@@andygrundman How did you listen to the mix? For Dolby you need an "Atmos Enabled Device", even when you want to listen with Headphones. So what device(es) do you have?

[@andygrundman]

@@creativical Apple weirdly doesn't make it very obvious but any old pair of stereo headphones will work on a compatible Apple device. On iOS with non-Airpods/Beats you have to change Settings -> Music -> Dolby Atmos to Always On. Atmos mixes when streamed this way receive a special stereo binaural mixdown that only works with headphones, so if you force the setting and use something like your car stereo or bluetooth speakers it will be rough. To answer the original question, I listen with various Airpods and a 5.1.2 living room setup through a Denon AVR and Apple TV.

[@suntzu7699]

Shaun Martin's reaction to the organ at 10:50 is just priceless. Everybody needs a friend like him.

[@nickp440]

A true fan. His reactions are always genuine, and you can tell he hypes everyone up

[@MrByco2]

Amen!

[@sidbigman8567]

praise break loading, organ lead on

[@sarahhhh775]

A....men.

[@DannyEye2704]

I dont understand how people can "kind of dance" or "sort of shake their heads" to this song.... Its impossible to not lose your mind dancing to this one!

[@danielelise7348]

The dynamics in Chris Bullock's sax solo are killer!

[@FunkCitynet]

Chris' bass clarinet gave me chills - another level of depth. Bravo Snarky Puppy!

[@givertayk]

I aspire to live my life more like the man at 8:22

[@CarlCarterMusic]

LOL, that's me. I'll DM you some tips!

[@wotireckon]

Oh no, not another SP album to get seriously obsessed with...

[@katherinehall4200]

The more I watch this video, the more I love it. It might be my favorite video of all time. Thank you, Mark Lettieri, for composing this tune, and thank you, Snarky Puppy, for an amazing performance.

[@broskimedula5300]

"How many musicians do you need?" "All of them"

[@gabor.kovacs]

- Hey Michael, how many percussionist do you need? - Yes!

[@domizidor]

Sounds like soundtrack to movie genre that doesnt exist yet. Amazing!

[@AkinAkinsanya]

I waited for all my family members to leave the house then I turned all the surround speakers to there max, stood in the middle of the room and danced my heart out. The first time I had to max them volume out on the speakers this year.

[@petermeszena1148]

The way Michael League plays the bass is the most effortless act of any kind that I have ever seen and it is absolutely beautiful! Bloody magicians…

[@monimoni305]

Michael is a pure beast!!!

[@uubuuh]

when a little more history shakes out I think we're going to regard Michael League among the greatest American band leaders. meanwhile we just enjoy our time in the brilliant sun of this music

[@jeewilly321]

Effortless is the perfect word to describe it. Such an incredible talent. Watching him play live is a real treat as well.

[@gabrielpaes5963]

This is simply a masterpiece. A party, the celebration of life in the form of music. Snarky Puppy, Brazil loves you!

[@eliasdeleon964]

What the hell did I just come across. What is this what did I just discover. Is this new school jazz? Never heard it like this. Very well done.

[@dreamdrifter]

Wow. You can really feel the heavy times we have all been through over the past few years, from total dread to tentative hope, to the light at the end of the tunnel. I hope that doesn't sound too naive. Instant classic, love you Snarky Puppy. Let's dance!

[@somekindatube]

Not naive, beautiful

[@calebflores3029]

11:02 Larnell almost started a whole praise break in there That woulda made this 100x better

[@TheBp130]

I was all for it too.. 🙌🏽👏🏽🙌🏽👏🏽

[@bignatec1000]

Shaun Martin is everyone’s facial expressions yet again

[@keithmajor5849]

I've been playing this song for at least twice a day for the last 3 weeks everyday .... This song touches my soul! Thank you ...

[@sharonaumani8827]

I can relate! It's so awesome. What an incredible collaboration of skill and talent.

[@jean-lucnicaise9804]

I feel exactly the same, this music is universal and speaks to the soul beyond all boundaries

[@mitchelboutte997]

music is a healer , especially surrounded by so many deeply talented people, song after song , they just take you away with their awesomeness

[@davidlopes7332]

@@sharonaumani8827 It's God manifesting through them

[@davidlopes7332]

@@jean-lucnicaise9804 Music is the universal language/instrument of God, and when we connect to it we become God's instruments aswell

[@smoothnsexy73]

The beauty of Snarky Puppy is you have a room full of extremely talented musicians and everyone is of one mind to create the most amazing music!! This is so dope!! It’s like giving us a glimpse of what heaven will look like!!!

[@gusreece7951]

11:21 I felt that from Shaun

[@kirjian]

10:40 there's a moment right after an amazing musical moment like this ends where any remotely musical sound will electrify the room. even the silence is heavy

[@shaloiduncan4489]

Talk about Trinity for real! That church feel at the end! 🔥🔥🔥 amazing guys!

[@Augustwind52]

jesus christ. that opening tenor sax statement. idk how else to describe it but like. an experienced biker reminding you not to walk in the bike lane.

[@buk3091]

I fear that one day Snarky gonna groove too hard, and they got damn close with this one

[@simonchidgey3215]

This was the first time I've heard Mike play slap bass! Also, those horn lines are insane. Beautiful song, Mark!

[@avfc1956]

Playing part with his thumb but still sounded like a phat p-bass 😂👍🏻

[@mute_cebu_]

Check out their first album for a little more! The Only Constant. He's definitely evolved, but I love whatever he does.

[@slowly7588]

You should watch ‘Skate U’

[@joecostello1624]

Where?! I didn't hear any slap

[@brandonlbartlett]

Get well soon Shaun! ❤🙏

[@el-sidc5556]

It was like a hive of musicians moving as one...YES we all can get along!

[@nealbryner9181]

The production on this is beyond belief! The mix is so perfect, the camera work is exceptional, the playing is flawless. We are so blessed to be able to have performances like this captured in such high quality. Bravo Snarky Puppy!

[@nichard1]

Thank you!

[@katherinehall4200]

And thank you to Andy and his camera crew.

[@natedevol]

I second this sentiment- this sounds remarkably similar to what I heard in the headphones in Dallas. This crew of sound and camera folks are the GOAT. Thanks for making it all sound so good!

[@cfreckna]

@@nichard1 thank YOU my dude for making this sound so dope! all the old Nugs shows that you mixed have been getting me thru recently too. You really are a wizard man.

[@couch.slobodan]

Damn, this groove is so good it made my yesterday's leftover store-bought gnocchi taste like the finest dish prepared by some old nonna Francesca in a beautiful Italian village. Absolute chef's kiss! 12/10

[@jgreenelantern08]

I don't think I've ever had an experience like Trinity. I can't think of a song that elicits as strong emotions with the 50th listen as much as the first. I have watched/listened to this video no fewer than twice a day since I first did, and as much as 7 times/day. It just fills me up every time. 💞💕💗 I am not necessarily religious but I do know church and...'nuf said

[@lsh3rd]

I was just thinking when I hit the end of the video, "would it be weird to go back to the beginning and watch this a second time in sequence?"... and did it anyway.

[@Footzdaman012]

I could cry, Snarky Puppy has done it again 🔥🔥🔥

[@bobjason7540]

That whole intro section was an absolute atmosphere

[@madagreement]

I've RERERERE watched lingus yesterday and TODAY there is new Snarky material ?! 😵 Lucky people witnessing this !

[@jeffwolinski2659]

Haa, I'm trying to think of how many REs I would need to add to this to account for all of my Lingus views!!!

[@eliziusraz4823]

Yesterday is was in Ulm with my father at a concert where they played this in the beginning. It was great

[@zierim8537]

8:05 it's crazy that the band is so consolidated, that a drummer can give a sudden cue and all of the musicians suddenly take it right back. idk if this is planned, but judging from michael's "caught off guard" body language, it think's it's not planned

[@42escapehatch]

Loved seeing the great late ‘Nard at the end. Thank you ❤️

[@Philrc]

Strong feeling of Miles in some of this

[@yeti4269]

5:35 Literally everything changes and it's beautiful

[@fransjansnoek]

Well I don't know what's in this, but I just did dance moves I'd never done before.

[@loveistheonlything3626]

This makes me happy on so many levels. : ) First, Snarky Puppy is just so much better with a great video production. Seeing them having fun is a real plus to their music. Sencond, I was looking forward to hearing new stuff ever since their last album came out. Third, having Larnell on board is a big win for any band - he is my favorite drummer. I also am going to see them on 17th of October this year. Already saw them once in 2019, which was easily my favorite concert I have ever been to, and I have been to lots of them. Catch them live if you ever get the chance to do so! Sending love to all of you.

[@davidvo84]

More people need to hear this. Absolutely mindblowing the organization and creativity that goes into these projects!

[@jooei2810]

Shaun vibing on that moog solo is so heart warming.

[@RayfieldA]

THIS is what I've been missin from Snarky Puppy!! The COZINESS performances!! Where about 50 or so, people can sit in close being surrounded by the incredible greatness of each set! By the time I learned of this great band, you could only see them on a far stage because they've gotten so popular that they now fill huge venues! Rightfully so, but I Really want to be able to sit in close like when they began.

[@jricedrums]

I was very fortunate, the first time I saw Snarky Puppy live I paid $10 at the door. The stage was one step off the ground, the 7 band members that day barely fit on the tiny stages, and I was about 3ft from Michael League. It blew my mind that first show, and every time I've seen them live afterward!

[@mattkwest468]

And it's all from memory? I don't see anyone reading. Amazing - from the writing and arranging to the playing, mixing & recording!

[@BongoBaggins]

"They can all read music... but they don't." Astonishing

[@johnpetrila4823]

Love that moment of triumph Shaun Martin gets there at the end; pure emotion and a fitting reaction to a job done that well. Hat's off as always to the crew; can't wait for this album to drop!

[@monimoni305]

Shawn was having a purely spiritual experience right here!!!! I am here for it!!!

[@bassist789]

Holy shit that guitar section playing at ~3:00 and later is so tight and crispy. Sounds like one player but with a super dense texture. God I just love these guys so much.

[@guilhermedantas3301]

What a solo from Chris Bullock, i'm amazed