Snarky Puppy We Like It Here - Larnell Arrives

[@_Alex_F]

What Larnell does on this record should not be humanly possible

[@karadan100]

It's like he has another hand and foot.

[@rafaelgonzalez7230]

It should be easy if you start learning at 2 years old 😂😂😂

[@d.brooks2035]

Larnell MAKES that record. Unbelievable.

[@PlaceboPlease]

agreed. its hard to say its thats not an overstatement. But that album really caught a lot of peoples attention to the benefit of LL and SP and in part its due to the energy he brought. Dude is a powerhouse

[@stcmattb]

No doubt.

[@GaudyGabriev]

It's insane, just plain insane how good Larnell was in this.

[@toughlikerocks]

Which is really saying something since the whole record is more or less full of standout musicians. But Larnell is just on another level

[@CribNotes]

Larnell was the fire behind one of the greatest synth solos ever recorded. "Lingus" featuring Cory Henry.

[@markprater1]

I agree! I think that Corey was so inspired by Larnell's mastery of the song that he instinctively went to another level...

[@toughlikerocks]

The interplay between the two of them on that song is just otherworldly.

[@M.Hvistendal]

@@toughlikerocks Yeah you can see them reaction and listening to each other and built the song together... And the rest of the band was talented enough to keep up and go with it. Pure magic!!

[@sangji]

THIS!

[@JayTheLane]

Absolutely correct.

[@kinggimped]

lol, Shaun Martin tipping Larnell... he's such a funny dude

[@barneywhiffin8039]

He's hilarious, caught him flossing when I saw them live

[@shantemoore6265]

That was classic! Looked like he put an offering in the collection plate at church!

[@laeronym5884]

Shaun is sickly talented as well!

[@KB_13247]

shaun martin was hilarious throughout. during corey henry's solo he takes his headset off, gets up and joins the audience. hahaha.

[@giacomofenoglietto6687]

In West African Tradition putting or giving "Small Money" on a player instrument is a show of respect for a moving and inspiring performance.

[@Ted_Swayinghill]

Shaun walked over with that money like a Deacon on the church trustee board lol

[@TimothyPowell2014]

And just like that, you unlocked my childhood church memories 😭

[@SKarthikeyan75]

I love Shaun's reactions. Such a generous human being (in terms of compliments to fellow musicians)

[@HiroForever]

Larnell is INCREDIBLE ON THESE TRACKS. He LITERALLY never misses a beat and barely breaks a swear. He’s A BEAST

[@satsukikorin]

Oh no. He's a sweaty, sweaty man. :D

[@HiroForever]

Colin May Lol. Ok. Well. The rest is true.

[@AustenSummers]

Amazing yes, sweaty yes

[@DJ-ys9pv]

“Figuratively”

[@Coops321]

The guy literally plays with 1 hand for a second while he adjusts his headphones and still keeps it tight

[@kaplield4565]

God.. Imagine getting a round of applause from your immediate peers, fellow musicians of high caliber applauding your talent and you still have the humility to get embarrassed from said applause.

[@HiroForever]

ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE performance by the entire group. To be able to have such complete UNISON with sooooo many team members. Speaks volumes about leadership. Commitment. Hard work. TEAM WORK.

[@jordanlarson6488]

And the sound engineers. That's one hell of a mix.

[@tomasbach]

So many years and still getting the chills

[@ErikWillekens]

In my opinion his best performance and one of the best I ever saw

[@bravepart]

If it wasn't recorded no one would believe it. Such an incredible turn out!

[@theallbeard746]

Larnell Lewis learned the set two hours before playing it? ..... Apparently I should give up on being a drummer lol.

[@tconnollymusic]

He actually listened to and learned the songs on the 8 hour flight over. Check Drumeos channel for a video of him explaining it

[@Barrydingle30037]

OR you can go back in time and start playing drums as a child and practice 8 hours a day for like 15 years lmao dont feel bad Edit: he started playing drums at age 2 lmao Edit 2: man is 37 been playing the drums for 35 years 😭

[@fedea82]

@@Barrydingle30037 at 2??? I didnt even know you could start that young, I mean you're still literally a baby

[@Barrydingle30037]

@@fedea82 yep crazy man read about it

[@davidmiller9485]

@@tconnollymusic this is old but... there is more, not only did he learn the songs (which isn't really correct. He learned the key changes and chorus and whatnot since the songs were horribly incomplete) on a 7 hr. flight but he didn't start playing (practicing) until the day of the recording when he got there 2 HOUR LATE. That is improv in a box.

[@abjstudio]

To me this was just so essential to the albums success. Hearing Mike talk about the unpredictability is just incredible. Brave Larnell.

[@Kryssthealien]

Fun! That's it! If they enjoy themselves, The magic can happen.

[@chazrocket]

I love Michael’s optimism in those times when things feel tense like they are gonna go to shit then they all work out as long as we have fun. Larnell said the same thing, as long we have fun doing it, it’ll all be okay haha

[@joshjones9749]

0:09, and low and behold it became arguably their best record.

[@Herbert.]

It was just downhill from there, but I'm so glad they made it to that record. The best out there

[@Herbert.]

@@qazwsxbjioknmlp8046 sure I have. I even went all the way to Rotterdam (from Berlin) to see it live. It's good, but nowhere near as explorative as We Like It Here.

[@joshjones9749]

@@Herbert. You are technically right...but in my opinion Sylva is their second best record

[@jp6741]

check out bring us the bright!!

[@joshjones9749]

@@jp6741 I have that album. Only one I haven't listened to is the first album

[@ceedubz92]

Larnell Lewis is a LEGEND. We Like It Here simply would not have been the same without him.

[@ericturner34]

Man I had the pleasure of opening for Snarky Puppy not 1 2 but 3 TIMES with my old band Sassafraz! One of the other drummers broke all my drummers drum heads. Never got to see Larnell live (which he is my favorite) but DAMN Snarky is dope.

[@nguyentrongnguyen2367]

i love this man at the first time i saw he play, i swear!

[@theoya]

He earned that $2.

[@guybrushthreepwood4261]

It was 15 €

[@chasonwestmoreland248]

My favorite record from them. The drums are so compelling the entirety of it. 💗🔥🍳

[@tomwaus]

Tip: search we like it here dvd interviews. I think someone else uploaded the whole deal. I only uploaded this section on a whim for a mate, glad you folk enjoyed it.

[@MonsieurKonthaar]

Larnell is a fucking legend being able to pull off such a thing. Kudos

[@estebpacheco]

Larnell is a monster on drums!!!

[@marks7192]

That was a cool segment. Thanks for the post.

[@JaeVaK]

How blessed are we that that album is all on film?

[@jben212]

I started learning the drums and hope to be like Larnell some day.

[@TedSchoenling]

When you are surrounded by players of that caliber you can dance on the edge and trust the others to be able to pull it off.

[@matthues6188]

Larnell is the dream drummer

[@unadventurer_]

Larnell is the baddest dude on the planet.

[@myriadpath]

i love Larnell so much

[@SkuddMudd]

He learned that set in two hours!? No wonder he pulled off Enter Sandman after one listen xD

[@rich3858]

Absolutely LEGEND!

[@ManelRuivo]

dude, for the love of god, i beg you, please please please post the entire making of.....

[@Morganstudios]

You should pick up the DVD! store.snarkypuppy.com/products/we-like-it-here-cd-dvd

[@estebandonoso7853]

if you like what they do support them by paying for it

[@ManelRuivo]

I don't have international credit card, and if I had, it wouldn't have money on it. This should be for rent on KZbin or any online service by demand, not DVD. Nobody has a DVD anymore!

[@estebandonoso7853]

@@ManelRuivo it is for rent or to buy via vimeo

[@MrGougui]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6GYpHibrNiMhK8

[@willohyogo2499]

Love you LARNELL!!!

[@fusionjunkie]

Gives credence to the saying “you’re only as good as your drummer”.

[@Muzik4life1234]

great music. These guys are awesome 👏🏾

[@Zealous_Tutorials]

"It turns out these tunes are really cool, We just didn't have a really essential part of the band" That line just cracked me up.

[@markprater1]

Larnell Lewis is to 'Lingus' as Steve Gadd was to 'Aja'

[@woodentulike2no]

Perfect comment. You know your music!🤘

[@SnortGravy]

Bold. But yes

[@JrBrazilianDrummer]

Great comparison!

[@markprater1]

Wonder how long it took Steve to learn 'Aja'; Larnell learned most of the songs on 'We Like it Here' on the flight to the studio. The Snarky guys had been rehearsing for a week. Larnell had two hours with the band before tape was rolling...

[@kmb1]

@@markprater1 Steve "learned" it during the recording. He was recording in another room for someone else. Becker and Fagen heard he was tracking in the same building, went over and talked him into recording a song (it's the only one he ever did for Steely Dan). They had some sketches of the charts and asked him if he wanted to hear what they had recorded already, and he said no, just roll and I'll figure it out. The legend is that it's the first take.

[@noitallmanaz]

Larnell the Drumbot 1.0 seems to be working out

[@kalidasmusic5637]

I think Shaun just gave Larnell his jazz nickname. Larnell "Money" Lewis.

[@RobertSmith-vg6ze]

That's because Larnell is a superb drummer and musician. oh yeah

[@TheSeeking2know]

Super Larnell.

[@jakobsimonsen4669]

0:39 where he just smashes his hand in the hi-hat while hitting both crash cymbals, wow

[@ravibabu1441]

I had to watch it at half speed to actually see it! Great catch!! Larnell is out of this world!!

[@mettamoose5074]

Wow!! To me he came WAY too close to impaling his hand on the hi-hat rod!

[@jimpemberton]

All the musicians here are G. They were just missing Larnell, one of the greatest drummers in the world, IMO, and certainly the fastest study of a drum piece in the world. The cat burns tracks in his head like it's no one's business.

[@nygaardstudios]

Thanks for sharing mate

[@msalazar413]

Larnell Lewis .... GOAT

[@calcradden6293]

Sean Martin has big uncle vibes

[@provarcisempre]

I want to tattoo what League said in the end of the video all over my soul

[@cstepaniuk8611]

Legendary

[@adamabstrakt1227]

That's amazing !

[@afimearts]

Yes Larnell TDot stand up!!!

[@toddhume8637]

the pride of Humber!

[@shantemoore6265]

I'm not even from the TDot and I'm proud!

[@BBT609]

rip shaun martin

[@jonrussellreacts5821]

So amazing.

[@twum_jnr]

BRUH I NEEEEEEEDDDDDD TO SEE AAAALLLLL OF THIS!!!!

[@jaketodd3210]

Holy FUCK that is so unbelievably fast...

[@CHABIEPORTNOY]

You’re so good that your own bandmates tip you.

[@theexclusiveedition]

I just want to know what happened to sput that got them in this predicament lol

[@markprater1]

It was an issue with his passport...

[@topherstott]

@@markprater1 I believe it had something to do with a US gov shut down. That is the story that I heard from someone in the band.

[@Bashanvibe]

That’s how magic happens

[@willohyogo2499]

Larnell! WIZZARD!

[@everexpanding1]

Is there more to this?

[@ennui_cherub]

Lmaoooo they tipped the man

[@clemguitarechal]

Are you fucking kidding me... omg the level.. is it how level 999 feels like IRL ? I guess so ! :O

[@handaloo]

Where can I get the whole making of?

[@Morganstudios]

store.snarkypuppy.com/products/we-like-it-here-cd-dvd

[@handaloo]

@@Morganstudios got it for Christmas 😁

[@Morganstudios]

Right on!

[@jm3062]

Whaaaaaaaaaat?!?

[@duncanrobertson6472]

Ah, now I gotta go listen to lingus again

[@tipdub]

lol what a great moment

[@AlexGordonMusic]

Lol Mike league “I’m amused when things are bleak.” ....o....k....? Lol

[@rarecromALT]

0:25 where does this take of what about me come from? its definitely not the one they uploaded

[@abnzg]

god imagine how sput must have felt. snarky was larnell's after this

[@Kjelemani]

What is this excerpt from? Any details on the full video?

[@mrcooper7027]

That excerpt is from the We like it here DVD.

[@jleugaule8453]

Is there a full video about this one??

[@vg4902]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6GYpHibrNiMhK8 Yup, right here.

[@bobbyl.greenjr.4221]

What dvd or video is this off of?

[@miriangraafsma9732]

Why would you keep this version from us please upload.

[@benplayssongs8849]

What’s that song they’re playing in this video?

[@matthues6188]

Is this recorded via a TV speaker through a phone?

[@TheNuncFluens]

I'm curious of what happened to Sput. Why couldn't he make it to the recording?

[@corvidboy]

When he went to travel to Europe with the band for the recording, he discovered his passport had expired.

[@seni8871]

Mike Wawro oooo that must’ve hurt

[@MotuSid]

Is this version of What About Me available anywhere? Seems much quicker than the one on the record

[@jdpeters79]

It's the one from the album, it was all recorded at that studio in Holland

[@mrcooper7027]

That particular solo is part of the special features segment on the DVD, Larnell basically does four different solos for what about me.

[@rollsaround2096]

what is this from?

[@richbrass12]

Is there a full video of him doing this?

[@soocool78]

i mean the enitre album is on youtube all with video...his top drumming songs would be Outlier, What about Me?, and Lingus

[@snieznybalwan]

Is there a full version available somewhere of What About Me from the night/set in this clip? It's just a snippet but it sounds insane and made me thirsty for a full version!

[@kamielzeegers8106]

There is ! Just search snarky puppy we like it here, it was uploaded by Ledones in case u cant find it

[@snieznybalwan]

@@kamielzeegers8106 Yeah, but it has the official takes, I know these - the clip featured here in this video is from a different night :)

[@kamielzeegers8106]

@@snieznybalwan wow i hadnt even noticed the clips in that hourlong version are from different sets. Lets say i was too swept away by the music.. hahah. Sorry to not be of help !

[@snieznybalwan]

@@kamielzeegers8106 No problem mate :) Thanks for trying!

[@mettamoose5074]

Unfortunately no, this is the only clip from the documentary. I'm sure you've also noticed all the bootleg live versions of this song on YT, and many of them are also very good (and fast like this version).

[@MrRabbit43]

The audience has headphones ?

[@heyitsjayish]

Where is this dvd at

[@eriksentc4594]

Where is this from?

[@zack-cs]

can anyone tell me what song the clip at 0:24 is??

[@The_SSSlopper]

A bit late so you’ve probably found it by now, but it’s a take of “What about me?”

[@Asiyahearth17]

What song is this?

[@MrFreddiesdead]

Larnell is cheating. He has a third hand that plays so fast that only he can see it.

[@jimmyintheswamp]

2:25 Musicians of this caliber can't play anything "horrific." Who are you tryna fool?!

[@mancefine]

Larnell is great but I legit think this is Chappelle doing Tyrone Biggums every time I see the still image for this video.

[@jwkayk360]

why is the audio so bad

[@RambunctiousVA]

what's the first song here?

[@camchase9059]

What about me

[@rmoultonrmoulton145]

Everytime I watch this, I wonder about the drummer that wasn't good enough. Like...he had to obviously be an elite drummer to be playing with Snarky Puppy...but did Larnell ruin the dude's career in the same fashion that Vince ruined that French dude's career in that Olympics dunk?

[@davidmiller9485]

it wasn't that he was not good enough. There were problems with his VISA and this is in the Netherlands. So he wasn't able to go. They called Lewis with 24 hrs. on the clock and he did the job.

[@xxphactor]

I do wonder sometimes what would have been the other drummers interpretation of the songs. For example, would he have used the cymbal on the snare?

[@timstanton368]

Interestingly the dual snare set up with the low tuned 'wet' snare where the floor tom usually goes is something Larnell picked up from Sput. Sput still pioneered most of the grooves that ended up on the album he just wasn't the one to play on the day. There's no denying Larnell brought a magical energy and creativity to the tunes. Sput's career certainly hasn't ended. He went on to play on multiple additional Snarky Puppy albums and tours, has his own band Ghost Note (check them out) directed/arranged/composed the bulk of the Zildjian Live performances, and most recently is now the touring drummer for Toto.

[@xxphactor]

@@timstanton368 Thank you for that! I was sure was curious about that.

[@reeschantry6303]

The zany can actually invite because kayak worryingly race past a rural vise. cumbersome, snotty ukraine

[@funkymystic]

Legendary

[@mytruthslays1303]

What is this from?