THE FEARLESS FLYERS /// Running Man

[@rascalnicough7376]

Forget mitochondria -- Nate Smith is the powerhouse of this cell.

[@ambrosefairview117]

My CoQ-10 supplements are actually little pieces of Nate Smith

[@drummonkey9291]

This sounds like the second half of a Harry Mack line.

[@gatfatf]

Ask yourself this, have you ever seen both in the same room at the same time?

[@NateSmith]

Couldn’t agree more

[@canadulce3697]

HahaHa awesome 👏🤣

[@JoshHarmon]

crash cymbals are now a sign of weakness

[@halcyonacoustic7366]

Why would you ever want a drum that rings for more than a quarter second?

[@neilomac]

No more government subsidies for cymbal stacks!

[@dielaughing73]

Don't know why Nate's messing with a floor tom for that matter. Isn't he even versatile?

[@gumballgangs]

Pretty sure that is a bass drum not a floor Tom but I could be wrong.

[@DRRNNDGL]

The John Stanier mindset

[@darthprocrastin]

Great to finally get an update on who was “Running Away.”

[@SweeneyCelt]

At first glance I thought he was a Speedwalker

[@boujeemelon7305]

It's nate smith

[@nap_time_]

@@boujeemelon7305 it was a reference to a vulfpeck song, not actually asking who was running

[@boujeemelon7305]

@@nap_time_ I know I'm just saying he's always nuts.

[@nap_time_]

@@boujeemelon7305 oh fair i just didnt know if u got it or not so i just wanted to explain, sorry if i came across as rude!

[@taklovin3995]

Legend tells that they are still jamming right now after the fade...

[@derrik-bosse]

EXACTLY

[@SF-qg3vq]

Yeah ! Endless jam !

[@anonymouse527]

Just like Abu Hajaar, he's still rolling.

[@florianrault1600]

It's my definition of heaven !

[@ChuckLopez]

Jamming until their next video

[@randomhandle]

If you look carefully, you can see the sweat on the cinderblocks as they try to restrain the cosmic power that is Nate's right foot.

[@kbbird]

Hahah!!

[@jimhitter]

Cory sheds his funk wrist for a the bluesiest solo I’ve ever heard from him

[@ItsMrMcFly]

It was dope too. He’s got chops and its great to see him bust them out.

[@nathanmathews9423]

Fun fact: Cory actually started out doing crazy avante garde jazz. Look up “Even Uneven” by the Cory Wong Quartet

[@star_vars_]

@@nathanmathews9423 his rendition of Sea Journey on Even Uneven is my most favourite Wong song every

[@michaelsteven1090]

Bluesiest?..there are blues players these days?

[@_JOE-DAN]

So good. I'm thinking this was around the time him and John Mayer got together and traded licks. Some of it definitely rubbed off on Cory haha

[@jakehendriksen2841]

It's great hearing Cory doing more "lead"-style stuff in addition to his core "lead rhythm" style.

[@tomdijk5549]

Not saying its bad (at all), but rhythm is where its at for Cory imo, its his 'signature', and on a whole other level.

[@TheFrederic888]

Even when he plays a solo, he’s overdubbing with some sliding chords. 2 for the price of 1 😆

[@hondaracer888]

Check the description. It’s because he’s on “cory wong guitar”

[@TheSpiceLord]

@@TheFrederic888 I want to say thats Mark comping over that. It seems like hes fretting it during Cory's Solo.

[@erajad]

@@TheFrederic888 As TheSpiceLord said, you'll find the comping is Mark Lettieri's part. No overdubs from Cory here, I'm thinking.

[@BR4D_A]

Nate Smith MAKING the chord changes on drums in the second breakdown is everything

[@desiluus]

yes!!!

[@aidanlaskey8708]

DIdn't even notice!! good eye!

[@tootalllaw6774]

It’s not, it’s the brilliance of your brain tricking you into thinking that based on the symphonic chords. And I know it’s the brilliance of Vulf to make use of it.

[@tootalllaw6774]

If you listen to all the drum solos it will sound as if they are in key with the last chord played. Brilliant

[@appssetkip9577]

and it's also very smooth

[@jslandy]

That half-time drop hit me like a brick wall.

[@hansenoconnor8999]

how does a brick wall hit you?

[@lavrovmd]

@@hansenoconnor8999 hard

[@tomvieiramusic]

Spoiler alert!!!!!

[@krelnarb]

Yeah it did.

[@jeevakrishnan4500]

@@lavrovmd no no, he's got a point.

[@JonSudano]

I tried playing like Nate Smith and the groove energy almost killed me, be careful guys

[@max_munzel]

i love you

[@Uaarkson]

Based Jon

[@SolvingOurKreation]

I'm glad SOMEBODY told me..

[@TheEvilDrR]

Do not try this at home.

[@benryngaert]

Surf Music ??? Blues ??? Where we are ??? 😍

[@RavineRunner21]

"Blue Rondo a la Turk" vibes. Loved it all, fantastic playing all around.

[@TheFrenchClipper]

Cory and Joe in neck-lock is one of the most wonderful things in the world!

[@parishc87]

I wasn't prepared for this drum groove.

[@Hanssone]

Wow that transition into the shuffle was smooth AF, had to watch 4-5 times just to be sure what im witnessing haha

[@DJamesML]

I missed it altogether the first time

[@MrrrJD]

this tempo change, right here officer!

[@andrewschmal6004]

I love the fill Nate did before they started the blues solo section!

[@emorycarroll]

How are they so tight?!?!?! These are some of the best musicians known to the world today. Keep up the great work!

[@alp627]

If there's one thing this song has taught me, it's that the world needs more Cory Wong blues breaks. Like a lot, LOT LOT LOT more

[@kieranlavigne8976]

biggest moments in history: The Beatles the Strat Nate Smith on this track

[@svanteantonius3050]

Who are the beatless?

[@omarpontis3905]

nothing can stop Nate Smith

[@EvanVincent.]

This is like 3 different genres in one song. mind blown.

[@ktown0173]

Never thought I’d see Joe Dart on a fender musicmaster bass

[@pappabearlee8938]

Same, he is all over the place now.

[@AndreaAustoni]

There's a very good chance it's actually a Squier Vista Musicmaster from the late 90s. Those were available in shell pink with a matching headstock.

[@Jerrythill]

@@AndreaAustoni fender on the headstock

[@MsDiego200]

Nate Smith is truly a genius, a beast, he is not from this world. 😱

[@MrVader104]

Babe wake up new fearless flyers dropped

[@JabaLeeJones]

Yeesss, the drum fill that Nate played on MSG made into a main theme!! 🔥

[@fabianparreaguirre8049]

Only trues get that hah

[@MichaelMartinez-jd1el]

Yes dude! He couldn't let that one end at MSG

[@TamierTheRocker]

THATS WHAT I THOUGHT!

[@dedbetter]

the one at 1:20?

[@matheusfelix3956]

The pocket on nate smith's drums is beyond amazing

[@SonicDeath]

As much as I loved the ginormous drum kit on the Tailwinds/Delta Force sessions, it's a pleasure seeing Nate get back to basics. There's a sneaky little fill at 3:42 that's super solid too.

[@jakerau]

Nate Smith is drum Jesus and I am a disciple. And I've never heard Cory Wong play blues like that. Fkn smokes. The rigidity and precision of the first blues section contrasted against the swagger and face-melting soul of that second section of pure butter - this, as far as I’m concerned, is an example of the absolute pinnacle of musical composition and performance. It quite simply literally does not get better than that. If you didn’t feel every atom in your face start to stretch into a different dimension as Nate pulled us through the veil into a completely different world, you have to have been sleeping. BUT SERIOUSLY… what the fuck’s with the fade out? 😂🤣😂 Thanks for this. It made my night!!!

[@dad231090]

the only guy who can make cinder blocks sounds like an actual bassdrum !! what a wizard !!!

[@fogwalker4803]

Nate Smith is a FUNK'N groove god!! ...All hale the King!

[@ExtraFancy96]

This is what happens when Cory hangs out with John Mayer. And I'm totally fine with that!

[@skierpage]

Are you speaking figuratively, or literally? Cory had his godfather Nile Rodgers on his podcast ♥️; it works be cool to see the two discuss their rhythm chops on "Companion Pass" and JM's outrageous playing on "John Mayer Trio - Vultures with awesome intro".

[@mishterpreshident]

I think that may be my favorite thing Cory's ever played. Love that groove Nate was laying down, too.

[@sweetegg]

Oh yeah that fade out is perfect. For me this song tells the story of a guy running away from idk the police and then stepping into a crowded bar so the cops lose him and he can have a drink, talking the rest of the night away with some people he met there.

[@spicydaddy2526]

totally fitting narrative, I immediately see the bar

[@jaycielle]

oh dang is this the first proper fade-out in the Vulf catalogue? As in the first time the whole track fades to nothing at the end? Reminds me of how a mate described fadeouts, especially ones with a solo still going: "It's like the party's still going but you're not invited anymore" - sometimes a fade is the perfect choice though!

[@sweetegg]

@@jaycielle 1612 has a fade out aswell, but thats only because something happened right at the end of recording that made it unusable, so jack had to fade out that one. Its def rare in the vulfverse!

[@Cesiumswimsuit]

Firing on all cylinders with this jam, Nate’s kick work and control are something else!

[@fabianparreaguirre8049]

That intro of Nate Smith doing again one of the licks on Introducing the Fearless Flyers live on MSG

[@mollygriswold7979]

SO TIGHT!

[@davidstewart4570]

Wow, just when you thought less was more, you discover even less is even more! I'm in heaven!

[@sar0jam]

That’s the most calm I’ve seen Cory’s wrist in my life

[@josephpickard3108]

I don't think there's ever been a more accurate example of a band Killing It than the moment Nate switches it up half-way through.

[@eugeniocollinassi.1548]

Man what a rollercoaster, great stuff here!

[@michaeljohnsen5436]

Nate is something else, man

[@PedroCamposB]

The running man hits a point in his life when he realizes he doesn't need to run so fast, and moves to a light jog instead, taking in the scenery.

[@migueltarintorres6620]

This is a perfect birthday present. Thank U masters of groove for this stanky dirty groove. Amen.

[@valentinasanchez5757]

Hbd

[@mortgages3533]

Call them The Fearless Bluesers 🔥

[@Kabooomof]

It's really cool to see Joe and Cory's hands perfectly synchronized during the main riff

[@SatansPooper]

This song is evocative and has a thread of The Ventures running all trough it and I’m here for it. I have a shovel for this.

[@joachimhummel9386]

BASS! Marvelous... Everybody awesome! MY GOSH!

[@tompackman]

Fearless flyers become the Ruthless Runners

[@xalberrious]

Chills.

[@sweetegg]

Im glad joe’s using other basses again

[@samhpsn]

Am I selfish for thinking it should be louder

[@chuckybastard]

Never seen a Musicmaster with that finish, looks awesome!

[@dielaughing73]

@@samhpsn then turn it up!

[@adamsignorelli]

@@samhpsn nah. JD will have his song(s) this is a good mix.

[@corycenterassurant6105]

if nate doesn't become the most sampled drummer of all time if this the world is mad. hats off to you gents. well done . aghhhhhhhhhhhhh. and then it goes down, omg soooooo dope

[@valentinasanchez5757]

I love how coordinated Joe and Cory are in their movements at the beggining

[@MrTicTics]

It's kinda cool seeing all the different movements that are somehow synced to the beat at 0:35

[@belacickekl7579]

Wow. My gosh, that blues solo in the middle is sick! I aspire to that deeply!

[@VigesimatoR]

The running man turned out to be one of those smooth criminals.

[@dmikes6411]

1:40 Nate shifting his grip on the left hand was so SMOOTH

[@starfleet1126]

That is some of the Most tastiest guitar soloing ever! B.B. KING IS LOVING THAT RIGHT NOW! Beautiful! You guys never disappoint!😎 Best thing Happening in Music right Now!

[@duncanmathers76]

1:46 HOW DARE YOU, I WASNT EXPECTING THAT AND I DROPPED MY FUCKING SANDWICH ON THE FLOOR IN AWE.

[@clbt734]

I like this drum tone

[@alvinviklund]

I love how they even matched their shoes

[@clutchhutch3287]

Beat switch go brrrr

[@paulkennedy4920]

Nate just goes. Holy crap.

[@drawingdownthestars]

When it went into that blues riff, just so good!!!! Love it, thank you.

[@butchcassidy3373]

They way they turned that corner at around 130 was just too damn cool. Great musicians.

[@vanpid]

1:40 When that grip change makes your whole body feel something you've never felt before. Heart rate doubled, and time halved.

[@adrianleirofernandez1086]

My surf vibes are drooling with that tone

[@workthenplay]

This feels like a 50s chase scene in California, but then mid way they walk into a honkytonk bar to have a coupla beers with the fellas.

[@HDChubbydude]

Vulfpeck is now my favorite hard rock band

[@abrosh5434]

Solid drummer. Truly don't get folks losing their minds over this. Ever heard a college funk band? The blues? The ventures? Hipster resale packaging pr is extremely effective.

[@NoxVGM]

Getting HUGE Earthbound vibes from this video, both the music and the aesthetics

[@tae-yunlee7658]

Apologies for the non witty comment: Nate took part of his solo from Introducing the Fearless Flyers at the MSG show and turned it into a groove. 🤯 his legend continues...

[@Charlyzard_ssb]

Noone can resist a blues Jam, even funk musicians default to blues cause it is that good

[@niiniiniinii5936]

Searched running man for a insta story and found this gem, drums are so simply complicated in the pocket and dope to dance to.

[@jonathanirwin9566]

The flyers have become too funky for their guitar stands

[@mattbonasch6398]

They have become guitar sits.

[@the_al_guy3169]

@@mattbonasch6398 they're called sitar

[@kylemotty5951]

Flew the coop if you will. And you will.

[@kbbird]

Holy geez man, Nate Smith…. absolutely killer!!

[@applesauce9982]

Nate Smith is just so crisp with his technique and creativity. Also that cheeky little grip change 1:42

[@krelnarb]

Damn, these guys keep pushing the bar up without even trying. FFForever!! note to band; need T-shirts for fan base.

[@star_vars_]

Yass! Need tees for FF!

[@morepanic2289]

where exactly are these guys pushing the bar high.. playing some random funk jam?

[@krelnarb]

@@morepanic2289 Yes, the Random Funk Jam bar. I enjoy listening to it, much more than listening to Medium Tempo Faux R&B Emo Rock. But to each his own, some people love that stuff.

[@seanthomasmusic]

Coolest guitar solo I've heard in a long time.

[@agresioverbal1572]

Genius....

[@feliciaglovermills8770]

Go ahead little brothas! So great. I'm a musician. I love this. You are officially my only band to listen to. I listen to RAYDON FELIX, bass player. Similar to your style--bass

[@variety_stomp]

This is simultaneously head-bobbing punk rock and smooth soulful blues. Nate $mith forever.

[@MM-vs2et]

Such a beast little groove. Glad it made it into a song. Can never get tired of that shit

[@kapitan_krab]

Высший пилотаж!

[@ce8539]

i like watching everyones leg/foot move up and down in unison, this was fun! great job guys

[@aurelienguardiola7136]

I love the rythmic guitar, like "pa x pa x pa x pa x pa x palaaa"

[@peasantsoul]

The transitions are pure musical mastery.

[@bobsthejunk88]

Perfect blues solo

[@tonlicht]

Love that drum sound !

[@matthewslodowy9025]

Steve Jordan is "Exhibit A" why drum machines will never, ever replace humans in the studio. Uncanny groove and feel.

[@TheJols]

Yeah, dang, thats some pretty good blues there Corey. No one trick pony here!

[@davison4743]

IT`S DIFFICULT TO IGNORE THIS!

[@NestorRamazotti]

Wooooooooo... Buenísimo..!!!! Saludos desde Argentina 🇦🇷

[@foosofthestoneage]

BoomPAPboomPAPboomPAPboomPAPboomPAPboomPAP *swing mode engaged* Brilliant shtuff guys 👏

[@markheines1546]

I was going to say something. But all I can think of after watching this far too many times, is ❤️.

[@marcelovidal9246]

I needed the up tempo part again after the jazz...thisis the best of ff ff

[@darreywell4110]

Can’t wait for listening to Reelin’ In The Years!!

[@edburns00]

So much joy.

[@jeevakrishnan4500]

This song literally is building a vivid motion picture in my head.

[@Trippsy05]

Just got my copy from Qrates yesterday. I cant wait for Here We Go Jack to arrive!