Thinking - Norrbotten Big Band and KNOWER

Grammy nominated and award-winning Norrbotten Big Band is a professional big band that performs jazz more extensive than big band jazz. Here playing with L.A.-duo KNOWER!
Joakim Milder, saxophonist and composer is the artistic director.
Norrbotten Big Band is based in the north of Sweden in Luleå, and is part of Norrbotten county’s music institution, Norrbottensmusiken.
KNOWER is a searing hot music group from Los Angeles spear-heading a new musical movement. The two members are Louis Cole and Genevieve Artadi. KNOWER's exclusive sound comes from the use of hard-hitting funk, cool chords, and deep melodies. KNOWER's whole purpose is to create deep feelings through their music.
This video was recorded at Fasching, Stockholm.
LEARN MORE:
norrbottenbigband.se
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CONDUCTOR AND ARRANGEMENTS
Joakim Milder
MUSIC AND SOLOISTS
Louis Cole - drums and Genevieve Artadi - vocals
BACK-UP VOCALS
Cosima Lamberth and Ingela Olson
WOODWINDS
Håkan Broström, Janne Thelin, Mats Garberg, Robert Nordmark and Per Moberg
TRUMPETS
Bo Strandberg, Jacek Onuszkiewicz, Danne Johansson and Erik Tengholm
TROMBONES
Peter Dahlgren, Arvid Ingberg (soloist), Christine Carlsson and Björn Hängsel
RHYTHM SECTION
Adam Forkelid - piano, Petter Olofsson - electric bass

[@drumology2001]

Mad props to that bass player - that dude *gets* it.

[@mofsffs]

That's Petter Olofsson, he has been touring with Knower for some minor tours. Though he plays with Norbotten Big Band regularly. :)

[@petterolofsson9721]

drumology2001 thanks!

[@MakesiJosephRiddimRider]

he is the truth...

[@mikaellavrell]

@@petterolofsson9721 Chefen!

[@pindab0ter]

Can't beat Sam Wilkes in this game!

[@samhersir]

Louis Cole needs more recognition

[@Norrbottensmusiken]

We LOVE Louis! Such a pleasure to work with. Thank you for watching!

[@_SirCharge]

I bought tickets for the show on December 7 and now they change the dates to the 15th. Bummer super bummed out! It’s gonna epic I just know it will be.

[@theimacman]

Bass players never get camera/editing love. They showed him several times, but not once while doing any of the amazing bass licks in this song.

[@KadruH]

true, lame editing

[@jackpage2]

2:05

[@TheCrazyhumans]

Bass players get it worse than drummers. Even though we drummers may even look brain dead at times with our drummer faces.

[@rallokkcaz]

Playing the bass isn't about recognition, we all know our place and how important it is. Screen time is for suckers. We make that shit groove.

[@emontzka]

The state of pop/fusion bass right now is more amazing than ever. Sam Wilkes, MonoNeon, Henrik Linder, Sharay Reed, so many others.

[@ryanaston4367]

"You'll never play this as well as the original." Bass player -"Hold my beer".

[@spl4shprodz455]

“I been thinking aBOut youuuuu”

[@rogierasselt4972]

damn good, love louis. Saw him with the fearless flyers. Domi, J D Beck, Mononeon, Louis , Cory wong...these are all the modern ultra talents taking jazz and funk into a new direction. I love em all!

[@ziazaidi3]

Having to lean over a drumkit to reach my instrument would have given me a panic attack but Louis Cole is clearly too godly for such mediocre concerns

[@twentylush]

If Louis Cole fell on the kit all the sounds of the drums and cymbals hitting the ground would have been in perfect timing and created a unique fill

[@Nicole-ui5wv]

@@twentylush Louis Cole is too good for such mishaps

[@ISKMUSIC1]

Nope. He is just very lo....ehm....tall.

[@darkrzane]

That and he's got those gangly alien arms

[@matheusmendes536]

Carai esse cara parece o gemaplys kk

[@RedRooster0912]

Those flute players are doing God’s work in the beginning there with that drone note.

[@morbidmanmusic]

no, they're doing their payed work they practiced for. No gods needed.

[@AuroraAce.]

@@morbidmanmusic 🥸

[@lukebarrile3840]

​@@morbidmanmusic me when I deliberately misinterperet figures of speech

[@ND-nr6mx]

​@@morbidmanmusicwhen your only form of socialization is on reddit atheist boards

[@EresTremulent]

This, ladies and gentlemen, is what is referred to as a "banger"

[@MisterGraduation]

I think about this song. All the times.

[@GalymzhanAbdugalimov]

Colin Power *a little

[@robertboyette5169]

Love seeing Woody Harrelson conducting such amazing stuff

[@apolloniomaiello2775]

Man!!!! What's up with the dude on bass!!! He's killing it!!!!!!

[@Hibtin]

This is one of the best Thinking version ever. Awesome Bass.

[@WTHFX]

Bassist was very good. Not quite as loose and splanky as Sam. I like Sam's feel better but this guy was on point.

[@rallokkcaz]

WTHFX yeah this bassist did this so much justice, but it's not the same stank .

[@petterolofsson9721]

Thanks guys, I’ll try to bring more stank next time.

[@graduatedengineer7875]

@@petterolofsson9721 There should be more stuff from you in the www. Spread your talent. You're a awesome bass player. Sometimes I come back to that track only because of that tight bass.

[@rallokkcaz]

Petter Olofsson Holy shit! I didn't expect you to reply, you fucking shredded this. I could never get anywhere near your level, keep up the fucking amazing work my dude.

[@timpricedrums]

Louis Cole might just be a musical genius. He's a very clever and talented chap to say the least.

[@deathbringer9431]

just imagine sitting in your room writing and writing, and posting it to youtube, and one day you're in front of an orchestra in stockholm that's performing your song

[@moracabanas]

I really love the "hold my beer" solo

[@BobSchoepenjr]

Only in Sweden could this come so alive!

[@allbuzzedup1]

Petter Olofsson is superb on this piece...bass is very important to the complexity

[@auxlen]

I love the way everyone looks at Louis...so jealous.

[@machinate]

Genevieve wore it in the live session in 2017... Louis wears it now: The gold hoodie of doom! You could be next!

[@koudekak6616]

The bass player kills it, but kudos to the keyboardist as well (and I don't mean Louis Cole's solo!)

[@AlphaCygni]

Dat bass lick @ 03:22 - top class!

[@julos71]

it is so pleasant to see such a stylistic and generational mix. Funk or house/dance that boosts and renews the power of jazz big band. Best of both worlds ;)

[@grdalenoort]

This is so difficult, the sound mix doesn’t do it right. Amazing performance

[@RayfieldA]

This Is AMAZING!! That had to be one of the most Physically uncomfortable Keyboard solos I've ever witnessed!! Yet it was Bad Ass!! Louis Cole, you truly Are The Man!!

[@davidalonso4831]

This brings me actual tears of joy. Thank you!

[@Norrbottensmusiken]

Aww

[@channelforhunks]

Louis Cole is a god

[@joeyfatonefrombackstreetboys]

i remember reading a comment on a knower video a while ago where someone was saying that knower is the future of jazz. i understand now. this is remarkable.

[@aidilmubarock5394]

Isn't this still funk?

[@allgoodthingsarepossible9027]

No need to fixate on genre labels, can just leave it at “Knower is the future”

[@arekhautaluoma4276]

I feel like Flying Lotus might hold that crown? Unless someone has other suggestions. Or at least that whole crew that involves Kamasi Washington and Thundercat. Those guys are all bonkers. KNOWER has their own style and flavour, definitely in the same vein though.

[@arekhautaluoma4276]

Also certain tracks on the MarioKart 8 soundtrack are also approaching scorching levels of jazz these days lol

[@arekhautaluoma4276]

Further development, I am dumb and smart at the same time - they're signed to Brainfeeder...doiiiii

[@abysssss]

i love how Louis Cole unapologetically _never_ stops "being Louis Cole" KNOWER fans should know what i mean i think

[@tarlmabe]

Energy is bananas!!!!!!!

[@gammaray9650]

THAT SOLO, "THE BOMBS". !

[@dawidszmatua4111]

Outstanding. The best version of Thinking ever.

[@hdg9860]

God how can somebody dislike this??

[@allbuzzedup1]

The bass is so stunning it makes this one of Knower’s best recordings...well done Petter

[@phutureproof]

Personally been a fan of louis cole since the drumming in the wardrobe video, I enjoy most of his work and for me this is particularly good, no messing about, pure music. incredible all round i cant get enough

[@stevenpam]

That bass line

[@unitsouled5192]

The bass playing...oooooh sheit, so good

[@Norrbottensmusiken]

Thank you! We will be sure to let the bass player know

[@jetpacksnake9741]

THE FOOTWORK ALONE IS AMAZING

[@retrorenaissance9497]

awesome as always but its hard to beat the live sesh version. something about that one...y'all were just on that day.

[@CraigGood]

Louis Cole: Ergonomics Instructor

[@dominic8706]

Crazy bass

[@mimojimi]

Hahaha, yeah! great!

[@PoisonelleMisty4311]

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[@HyperNova137]

Hot funkin' damn, son... I'm about to start dancin' on my computer desk.

[@zzarkS]

This took me all the way to the stratosphere. Kudos to all those involved!

[@Norrbottensmusiken]

Kudos right back at you for supporting and spreading

[@MrRelax3737]

Very cool!!

[@marksimmonsjr.4520]

Bass player needs a raise

[@alex.druganov]

Louis Cole is simply a genius.

[@WarrenHenry]

Bass player is KILLIN!

[@TheGodlessGuitarist]

It's like Louis is the leader of cult. I think I would die for him already.

[@mushkamusic]

this makes me happy

[@alejandrosanclem]

Excellent, excellent piece! Serious jazz, serious funk, serious fun!

[@lekhlod8647]

Genevieve looks soooo classy in this one. 😍

[@petershim5900]

My whole psyche twitches to this far out song n before I know it... I'm sweating! Kant help it! It's sooooo gooooD!

[@ArtinSinger]

Whoooo how great 👍 What a wonderful version! Best regards to the Baltic Sea and to L.A. 👏😀

[@DrumApe]

This video ought to have more views.

[@kenandelissabuckley]

Your music heals. Thank you

[@JeroenTel]

Just love. 4 music. Electronic. And *that* is how it's *done!*

[@jonslow601]

love this synth solo with the octave shiftings!

[@bmw4189]

Awesome!

[@demarlyvedrine6951]

Bass player did great🔥🔥

[@ColbyHill721]

this is my favorite version of this tune

[@joewalsh7868]

Colby Hill omg are you THE Colby hill composer of “Themes from ‘The Bench’”?

[@ColbyHill721]

Gosh it’s so hard being famous!

[@JaesNSC]

This is just a fantastic rendition of this song! Phenomenal

[@amboyslum]

Genevieve is gonna poke someones eye out with the shoulder spikes yo!...makes for a fun time

[@alastairs3727]

favourite band

[@citylights2765]

Heck yea! Great job Norbotten Big Band too!

[@Forsliin]

3:45 behind the conductor in the audience: Magnus Öström (the drummer of e.s.t.)

[@danielhadida3915]

That conductor grooving and enjoying the shit out of it, though.

[@crownr0yalonice]

HOWD I MISS THIS?!

[@gammaray9650]

GREAT SUPER SONG PERFORMANCE, "HAPPY".

[@bzzrt]

Mr. Cole your music is awesome.

[@siggevibes]

This was real nice

[@Et0c1]

Phenomenal as always! I just love how some of the musicians look at Cole with so much admiration... what a legend!

[@Amek2500]

Supreme!!!!!!!

[@martinvicente5476]

I love it! Can't stop listening

[@allgoodthingsarepossible9027]

So darned good!

[@astre2224]

Woow love it

[@RC2214]

Just recently, been coming across these wonderful incredible jazz bands. Iately it's hard to see knew talent but here it is Yes!

[@vincentfaridmaalem2287]

J'adore !

[@MsKirk24]

I love this song!

[@satokaoru5484]

You brought us happiest groove as ever🚀

[@edwardsumoto5888]

when everything synchs feeling-wise (never mind technique), the emotion is enough to move tear ducts and feet...!

[@allgoodthingsarepossible9027]

Well said

[@2JohJoh2]

awesome - again ...

[@rafaelpernil]

Genius!

[@domjcoller]

This is so sick!! ❤❤ Thinking eas I my top 5 songs this year on spotify

[@nupt76]

Bravo!!!!!

[@m44E74]

Wonderful song!

[@megacrazyrcaustralia6887]

Super fun!

[@tebs2]

Legeeeeend!!!

[@DaredemoSoloPiano]

groovy‼️

[@fernandoburiasco6590]

AMAZING LC!!!!!

[@jeffreypabrahams]

Great jazz!

[@ralphmunn1685]

Thanks for listing your complete line-up, NBB. Seems like an amazing time to be an orchestral/big band musician, with genre-benders like Knower and Snarky Puppy on the scene!

[@superkeyboards100]

Groove !

[@scowlsmcjowls2626]

Amazing stuff brothers and sisters

[@oceanmachine1906]

Fantastic

[@pedxing]

CMON!!

[@tkfreak88]

What's the funk!

[@GameFlife]

roll through the playlist and mostly positive they are Fking good...!

[@screwball790]

шикарно!

[@JoNathan32786]

Amazing

[@mariomoyaproject]

This is fucking awesome!!! Congratulations!!!

[@SergiodePrado]

please, buy him a keytar :)

[@XcaptainXobliviousX]

louis? in this vid he just tapes a horse head to a full size keyboard and wears that kzbin.info/www/bejne/gny2YouJnt56j7M

He’s my favourite horseboardist 🐴 🎹