The Robert Glasper Experiment - Say Yes

[@AseSelah]

Man… Rest in peace Casey Benjamin 🕊️

[@c93lopes]

So sad...

[@jayxxgrey]

RIP

[@JDeadwyler]

Wow I didn’t know he passed ? When and of what ? ..RIP

[@wirium]

💔

[@emeryrushmo]

Yessirrrrr...RIP!

[@cornellwilliams543]

RIP Casey Benjamin, Mr. Vocoder himself. A true master of his craft and an inspiration to all who have been in earshot of his gift to this world. Thank you. Your waves will resonate throughout eternity.

[@dont.be.evil.]

DERRICK FUCKING HODGE just insane

[@drtalkboxsa9412]

Yes fucking sir!!!!!!!!

[@DeuceDigital]

RIP Casey Benjamin.....one of the most creative cats in the biz.... this is my fave version of this song. That vocoder is sick!

[@disquo1686]

Holy shit… I had no idea. Rest in peace to a true original.

[@Sweet_Jazz]

This is why you attend live concerts.

[@bria2luv305]

Yup 😢 I wondered why he wasn’t with Rob no more! My god 45- years old? Why😢😢😢😢😢

[@geraldirons6748]

RIP Casey Benjamin! Thank you for blessing us with your amazing talent!

[@A60PlusBlackLibrarian_Ed.D]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@supadreify1]

RIP Casey Benjamin! What a huge loss to the music community! Watching this performance for the first time really moved me and shed a tear. You will be missed!

[@ronaldwilliams173]

The way he adapted to the random system feedback and incorporated it into the solo at 0:57 ... Crazy.

[@matthewbrashears2487]

never noticed it till you said something! !!!!

[@jonathanmcghee2901]

I'm saying though!!!

[@Koropokel]

you noticed it too! So it wasn't just my imagination!

[@ApocalypseLater8]

YES!

[@danielwilliams4379]

harmonics bro...

[@Mallymal1914]

Derricks Hodge is the original bassist on Floetry's "Say Yes".

[@ived_]

Beatles on his T-shirt

[@pianosistah]

Sure is . Philly!

[@uraharamitchell7250]

Mind blown

[@bigol9223]

Nice.

[@zenniedyonase26]

I can never get enough, years later I still come back to this masterpiece.

[@_vic97]

I have never heard such a beautiful intro.. Its almost like Derrick Hodge took a trip to the unknown and brought a message back to us on earth.

[@kenfrederick9494]

This devastating to learn of this brother and musical genius's passing. Damn....gone way too soon! He brought so many talents and unique affects to the Robert Glasper Experiment CDs that I have. Wow! What a loss!

[@staytuned.263]

Just found out………. IM SO SAD BRO ILL NEVER SEE HIM PLAY. God rest his soul thanks for everything Casey. I know he’s singing melodies in heaven.

[@jaytheartbae]

This is what can get someone , what I like to call "musically intoxicated" . Real music can do that ❤️

[@EchelonicENT]

So true.. you can just close your eyes and travel..

[@qtbjr4298]

I saw him years ago at the Birchmere in Virginia. He was so good and creative. I was in disbelief at how talented this brother was. A walking genus.

[@thediscoverystudio]

RIP Casey Benjamin, one of Queens’ finest. I absolutely loved him on the vocoder.

[@Makinghistory2]

Life Begins when you listen to Robert Glasper

[@sharonjohn1375]

Oh yes without a doubt 💯💯💯✨✨✨

[@Skamux]

seeing them live is bucket list worthy

[@WorldsNo1MusicVibe]

Saw them at the Blue Note in the Village NYC, epic!

[@AmosTDePalo]

So, this is the story. You take one quite good song, you decide to cover it in your unique style. Ok, let’s see. Start the video. The bass solo broked my heart, so chill, relaxing, intimate but also powerful, hopeful. The groove of the band is kind of an ancestral sound, you’re so connected into each other, so natural. Years passed, but this is my jam for life. Thank you.

[@MyFfisher]

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve play this song! I absolutely love listening to it! It’s so relaxing and relevant to my music experiences!

[@laboklandestino]

masterpiece!

[@rino040672]

me too

[@kevinwest7458]

I listen to it everyday,Only wishing that I had the opportunity to have a woman feel this way.......

[@timbo1476]

Feel like I have wasted years of my life just finding this now. Incredible

[@quicosanchez3119]

Welcome

[@lovedichoreo1529]

You can see that he allows the sound to literally move through him, every vibration and tone on that solo he feels when he plays each note.......love this s

[@sharondalewis1620]

Yes, he got his eyes closed and everything

[@cassidyfix2708]

I just shook with full body chills in bed. They take you into their flow state. If you’re listening, you’re going. You have no choice. I can’t believe I get the chance to hear something like this.

[@spencerhinton4461]

could not have worded that any better

[@leesonnsmith3538]

Cuz' listen... The song is already a timeless classic in it's own right, a Floetry masterpiece, so hearing it in any form OV, live, Jazz etc. is going to sound hot.... But this right here, this right here is some next level ish.. FOR REAL! You know how you sit in the car and can't leave until the song is done? This that song...

[@jojacqji]

This is me at the moment! Parked in the driveway at my house listening to this song in all its glory! ❤️

[@originals4614]

This is me right now at work, should be getting work done but nahh

[@majr6852]

This is me at work, mesmerized...

[@whitneygoamus6189]

Period!!💖

[@krazzyvibestv8657]

Well explained

[@BLACKSENSUALITY]

I swear Casey’s voice/vocoder work gets me high. Pure bliss. The Experiment is a science.

[@kryslife]

Yes! It made me want to listen to their Art & Science album after this

[@BLACKSENSUALITY]

@@kryslife Yes! He brings so much the Experiment. His sound is just so lush. Art & Science was a nice one.

[@FreeformThoughts804]

I appreciate this whole set but that intro is what brings me back continuously

[@castroleiro]

He sounds like Baden Powell in the intro.

[@kokohontas3102]

How the hell have I NOT heard this until now!!!??? Whew

[@ShonTolliverMusic]

If I were there, in that audience, on a date.. It's at that moment that my date would realize that she'll forever be #2 in my life, next to music.

[@tashaspeed5994]

And she'll always know that Its your first love. #MusicLover2

[@ShonTolliverMusic]

@@tashaspeed5994 and you know it!

[@theodoracarter2515]

Lolololol! I get it!! Lolololol!

[@JJRichardson_]

I must play this everyday as I get up or getting ready Robert Glasper, Jill Scott, Floetry, Common, Mos Def, Erykah Badu, Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Bilal, Talib Kweli, Boogie Down Productions (KRS-ONE),... Etc

[@Hanneniibread]

JLifeAdvice Music taste is perfect!

JLifeAdvice Thanx for that nice list! I'm writing it down ;-) I feel the same, I rush into my office to listen to Glasper, Badu... I need ir like a drug

[@phandy8778]

JLifeAdvice bruh, add some stuff to BLOW your mind. Old School Digable Planets, Pete Rock has released some hammers over the years on the underground radio and instrumentals. Kick in some deeper tunes and climb into the cellar of MadLib and then crawl passed that into the dungeon of 9th Wonder. If you still see daylight, dig deeper into the mystical sounds of JayDee aka JDilla where Glaspar sought deep into his spiritual beginnings of that Detroit rhythm you are feeling now bruh. (Drops Mic!)

[@504NOBoiJC]

The Soulquarians!!! 🙌🏾✊🏾 but same here!! The neo souls are perfection!!

[@brentjackson9023]

toriblack

[@jordonhenry6825]

Did y’all peep when he blended with the feedback tho???? 🔥🔥🔥

[@kevinwest7458]

This is one of the most beautiful things I have ever heard in my life,other than the sound of the rain and the ocean,this is up there. ✌️❤️🌎

[@warrenbelton5458]

ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL THINGS I'VE EVER HEARD

[@CoolCourt777]

Big shout out to D Hodge for making that bass talk. Truly a virtuoso performance.

[@JDeadwyler]

Yes indeed.. He’s also a great Upright bassist as well

[@ENZO76133]

I think i've watched this video 5 times...everyday..for the past week, find something different every time.

[@Jay-oz5zo]

this is my favorite song recording that starts with a 4 minute bass solo

[@dbsirius]

When the music finished, i landed back on earth safely.

[@uraharamitchell7250]

I'm happy that nobody was hurt, you had to be at least 40,000ft up in the air

[@Sirius8Sirius]

S A M E

[@mmfuku]

45

[@miskelproducts41]

Safely, and from another world.

[@brownstonecustomcabinetry5309]

Major Tom to Ground Control

[@moonmanvic]

Now that's how a bass is played. Awesome.

[@mathathawahyasharalah]

This video is how i found Robert Glasper a decade ago

[@Jumpmanmauro]

Rest in power brother Benjamins

[@e.hunter-davis3105]

I'm saying YESSSSSSSSSSS!!! Thank you Robert Glasper Experiment for snatching back Jazz and Fusion music

[@secondnature1000]

Just plain sick. A four-chord song turned into an incredible listening experience.

[@cessaly100]

Wow! See? ONLY FOUR CHORDS? I KNEW there was something simple yet ELEGANT about this song. I’m mesmerized! Thx bro 😎!

[@cjsmoovebeats]

I’m still in awe of this piece entirely. The solo. The voice box. True musicianship at work. I fucking love this.

[@Gblack06]

Man the bass intro is epic!

[@ComellaParker]

+glen gray Derrick Hodge is epic on the bass!

[@kurtjansen9216]

Really something special! That sound is so raw and different! Amazing

[@EdiDrums]

and the message on the t-shirt suggesting that "The Beat... will soon be dropping in"

[@Kirk-jr5fq]

Rest in peace Casey we will cherish your achievements in the music world

[@kaylacarter9718]

Listen to this at 3 am, in a dark room and think about that one person you’re in love with just saying yes and dream about them having a mutual feeling about you the way you do with them. I guarantee you this will make you either cry or build up the courage to speak/finally ask them. Or even blast this while in the room with your significant other & just stare into their eyes. Make It the most intimate experience both of you could ever have. It will be soooo amazing. I promise you.

[@benjamingraham6704]

What an incredible bass intro!!

[@paullottridge4864]

For some reason this one chokes me up. So happy my antenna was up to capture his many frequencies. Rest in innovation Studs…

[@FreeformThoughts804]

2020 AND THAT INTRO ALONE BY D. HODGE WILL KEEP ME COMING BACK!

[@bzaban]

I watch this video from time to time because it is one of the best songs/performances ever produced. And today it gets another level of meaning and significance. Rest in Power, dear Mr. Casey Benjamin. 🔥

[@TokugawaSounds]

I've watched this every day for months

[@ENZO76133]

CHILLS...Music high. four chords, a fairly simple melody but the improv from Casey is so raw and so emotive!!

[@jsax1978]

My man has that bass TALKING!!!!!!!

[@LudvikKarlsson]

Finally, someone to carry on the WORD of MOUTH of the BASS. Pastorius LIVES

[@swagga27yea]

Man almost threw my phone when I heard this!! Great music and great musicianship!

[@Kurrency1911]

The Robert Glasper Experiment was lightning in a bottle and if didn’t catch it in that 2014/2015 timeframe you missed it … the experience live is on a different stratosphere - really hope these dudes run it back one more time

[@floydpeltier7170]

I can say that I had the pleasure of seeing them live twice. That is bucket list worthy

[@tuberjr]

thank you Casey for giving me so much musical pleasure...............your soul lives on amongst us music lovers......jim UK

[@HLMusic889]

Nice to hear Glasper playing a grand; as much as I like the Motif, you can't beat the real deal!

[@olivergehrmann2909]

What a voice ,...we miss you Casey. Thank you for your unique Masterclasses which you gave us. That´s just greatness. We love you.

[@RickTiscareno]

This is one of my favorite bass solos ever. I´ve seek the studio version but this live is just supreeme.

[@Neo-ti2rz]

I feel you.

[@pedrosoares2253]

When he gets feedback and instantly tunes the harmonics with the feedback at 00:56... I mean, that's legendary.

[@billyves1]

Derricks Hodge sends us to the sky... then Casey Benjamin to Heaven !!! May the Rob. Glasper Experiment be blessed 4ever !

[@tyger4417]

To imagine that there are so many who have never heard this magical rendition and there are around 200 who have and it didn't Mortal Kombat level uppercut them in their soul is a freaking travesty. They're not making music, they're summoning it.

[@MohanPutty]

i just die for the note that he hits at 11:09.....amazing.....

[@HerrmannHinz]

the stars and the whole universe. this is beautiful.

[@sammiesaliu5121]

Who is still jamming to this in 2019 with me?

[@nafishahall9232]

Me

[@ladybugscanswim]

Something wanna listen too on a rainy day in a dim lite room with one ear bud in and one out listening too the pouring rain and roaring thunder ⛈ 🎶

[@bria2luv305]

Me, gives me chills! Excellent

[@letlhogonolorampou3692]

Me 😭

[@Noble36]

2020!!!

[@MrGepma]

The best bass solo intro I have heard in a long ass time.

[@snotdoctor01]

This is better than the original. This is real music. Radio don't know!!

[@justindouglasmedia]

all emotion in this type of playing...beyond music.

[@prettiboi20]

would've loved to be in the audience. the vibe is so pure!

[@RCGB31]

It breaks my heart to have to wish Casey to Rest In Music ! ✨

[@themajashurkaable]

most delightful fretnoise i've ever heard

[@chabol1293]

i love they music soo much ...... tha shit just takes you to another world

[@MisterMan3OOO]

"This is very unusual recording" LOL

[@Ramal4umusic]

This is live music at it's best, with the soft intro on the bass, then the others come in, and then the drums take it hard to another level. Folks Support Live Music!

[@RCGB31]

Breathtaking ! I saw the band last week here in Switzerland at the Cully Jazz Festival...they knocked the walls down !

[@pshabza9191]

Peace Casey B. Love you RSA🇿🇦

[@cwopre]

love how RG himself doesn't even come in on the keys til halfway through the vid lol

[@wilard95]

the best leads and pianists know when to sit back and let the other players shine, and when to contribute what they know they can do without overplaying on entire pieces or records. Chick corea is a great example of this as well

[@kashifkelley8235]

I always consider RG as the DJ Khaled of neo-soul... but with actual talent and RG doesn't have to shout his name all over the music.

[@lw6323]

I believe Robert Glasper is one of the most talented jazz artists out there right now. Such a unique and classy vision.

[@TheLeon1032]

man this mixer is a beast, certainly gonna be looking up Benjamin Tierney

[@YaH-Ra]

I wish that this would never end

[@richardbraithwaite9653]

what can you say....!!!! bloody AMAZING..........!

[@dellyish]

Haven't felt like this for a long time

[@FideTheProducer]

The dopest shit I have seen this year

[@xohill1]

FideTheProducer.

[@sykesj5]

Derrick hodge is a monster!!

[@andraetaylor2920]

Me too check me out hit play and tell what you think

[@anesumichael4173]

This is classic, Robert Glasper is king 👑😘

[@RLBritt]

This is some fly shit! Robert Glasper Experiment never disappoints. Respect!

[@johnfarmer4099]

I wanted to put this on for some background music while I was working but I had to stop what I was doing and just listen.

[@Kruize_Kontrhl_Band_Live]

Lol - i respect your comment immensely - the same thing happened to me - this music just grabs your attention and then your done!

[@Adelaide_Mackenzie]

yes real music is da blessing check out my track i wrote with the writer of this 'Say Yes' track- R.I.S.E also features Floacist on my 'Simply Me' album #AMacSings

[@TracyB2011]

I'm so, so, so, so, so, in love with the way Derrick Hodge put this piece together. Sick!

[@jbharms1]

Derrick Hodge's intro is so lyrical, really beautiful playing.

[@dwaynetisdale6184]

The sympathizer killed it for me.....music is amazing

[@bryanlatimer7653]

....brilliant, just brilliant. I would love to see Glasper collaborate with Mike Phillips on an album. if you don't know who he is then it's worth the look up.

[@MsEastsidesFinest]

Yoooooo I have been listening to this EVERYDAY for about 2 months........and I have a HUGE CRUSH ON THE DRUMMER LAWD HAMMERCY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THIS IS MUSIC, I LOVEIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@deborahcalhoun4112]

All I can say is this SOOOOOO beautiful

[@andrewadeogun9056]

he reminds me why music is so good and powerful

[@NateMcMurph]

Love Respect Wisdom Integrity Knowledge

[@Nobleheart81]

Wow guitar solo absolutely beautiful. Chills

[@michaelhammond2836]

what a freaking musical journey!

[@BILLIARDman2000]

always come back here for a dose of soul

[@quantumo2099]

Ja boy with that vocoder always puts it down. They're all doing Venti things!