Tigran Hamasyan Quintet - VARDAVAR (Montreux Jazz Fest. 2014)

[@theforeverpuddle8754]

The drummer is Swiss. Quite a timekeeper.

[@netuddki1000]

This needs more likes

[@kentosalazar]

BOI

[@anandbalivada7461]

@No Name you are a frigging Genius.

[@TheSeveredTongues]

im dumb can somebody explain this joke

[@Pkmn20]

TheSeveredTongues switzerland has a reputation for luxury watch companies

[@Exploshi]

Okay but can we all appreciate that this man is still hearting comments 5 years later

[@iDrunkRS]

Ironically, your comment wasn't hearted.

[@brutalplayz1122]

Not yet

[@Omegado]

Still waiting for that heart

[@Exploshi]

breuh@@Omegado

[@poppapunker6238]

This is the most flawlessly executed, extremely technical music I've ever seen. I can't even fathom how clean they are playing this material live.

[@MaksimSpelko]

5 points! :) Album Voice, song Flashback :D

[@MaksimSpelko]

or Keith Jarrett (solo concert - Tokyo, 1984) ....sick... :D

[@poppapunker6238]

thanks for the recommendations guys, i will be sure to look into them

[@some_g333]

Check out car bomb. Those guys play really rhythmically technical stuff, and play it live flawlessly.

[@MrErikchaugen]

@@some_g333 Car Bomb is insane!!Love them!!

[@saadarmouti1670]

It feels like I’m watching the final episode of a really intense anime about Jazz

[@harryxiro]

Lmao

[@akoustika5708]

sakamichi no apollon

[@farisanwari777]

Now that u say... ikr

[@crunchyonion]

you are

[@KCYT2023]

Blood Blockade Battlefront actually has this kind of soundtrack tho.

[@burpeemetaldrumguy]

That piano headbang was amazing, the drumming was amazing, everyone was amazing...this is amazing. Amazing.

[@GVernon]

So, whats your point???

[@TheSecondsHand]

Amazing that you find this amazing, amazing.

[@andrewmachleid2734]

@geno its amazing how you don't get it. Amazing.

[@Bunny0ni0n]

Honestly don't think I've ever seen a group of musicians with such a titanic grip on their rhythm

[@rayyansabet-parry4865]

totally agree!

[@neilg3172]

Couldn't be said any better

[@seangriffith1514]

absolutely love that description haha

[@ArtDrumz]

Bunny0ni0n Great use of the word Titanic! :P

[@maxsergeant7148]

Go check out Dhafer Youssef quartet. Tigran is in there too with chris jennings on bass, mark guiliana on drums and dhafer youssef on oud and vocals

[@stri8ted]

This is disgustingly good. I am speechless.

[@robzbobz]

2:13 to 2:18 sounds like it's friggin sampled. UNreal

[@snoozieboi]

There's a couple of times I'm not sure if the sound stuttered or they did that for real

[@philtree5668]

I would listen to a whole song with that being the main theme

[@RMCproductionsofficial]

It makes for a good phone ringtone / alarm tone: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioq4loJjl6x_rpY

[@user-yn2ct2ie9m]

@@snoozieboi He did it on purpose because he still kept the time

[@fiestabob6]

This my favorite part, makes me smile so big

[@andyyyyy]

That look on the Charles Altura's face at 6:11, the "You're one of the best musicians I'll see in my life, and I'm in your band, and your killing it!" kind of look.

[@harrisonbrand8985]

It's funny because Charles Altura is one of the least expressive yet killing musicians I can think of, so even that bit of expression says so much

[@UkuleleAversion]

He was featured as a soloist on Tigran's second album Red Hail- one of his best recordings in my opinion.

[@tew76]

I just discovered Tigran Hamasyan tonight. This made me full. Consider me a convert.

[@Djacob_]

Converted from… rap?

[@ArtDrumz]

This is absolutely unreal. He is definitely one of the best. I can't get enough of this dude.

[@celestialmonkey]

This is my absolute favorite Tigran piece. Second place would be "A Crane Came from Van"

[@mikezes]

Totally agree! That song was my introduction to Tigran and his amazing music!

[@brightspark8900]

have watched this 5 times straight... so creative... original... the drummer is on fire!

[@eabeloth7035]

That female singer brings all the vibes

[@ikigomez1407]

Tigran is simply FANTASTIC! Loved it to see him, Charles And Arthur playing together!

[@MetalheadDoon]

This dude has his hand inside the piano making it produce the desired sound. A musical genius.

[@UkuleleAversion]

This is actually pretty common in modern classical music, but not so common outside of that context. As an alternative to using one's hand, some pianists will apply pressure to the strings inside the grand piano using household items to produce different timbres. This is called prepared piano.

[@MetalheadDoon]

@@UkuleleAversion Regardless of the form, the dude, crushes in theatrical performance and sound.

[@andrewmachleid2734]

This guys smile is just so contagious It’s just so wholesome watching these people play this music

[@gefloigle]

Charles Cornell brought me here.

[@nsldsfv1202]

gefloigle welcome to a better world man. Go check out the live Mockroot performance

[@michaelralte8195]

Same 🤣

[@TonyClarkGuitar]

#metoo

[@peaceall43650]

same here

[@bbear3886]

Same here

[@dmitrygoncharenko1901]

My favorite version of vardavar.

[@UkuleleAversion]

Same.

[@harryrialdi3333]

Arthur Hnatek is the Matt Gartska in jazz

[@GermanSnipe14]

The old drummer for Tigran, Nate Wood is awesome too!

[@julianbdorsey]

Nate Wood is a god among men lol

[@GermanSnipe14]

I'm still convinced he's actually Vladimir Putin but I'll let it slide

[@julianbdorsey]

haha, the resemblance is uncanny

[@StevenMasonBranding]

He is a god among gods. So is Dave King, The Bad Plus.

[@afattoruso1850]

Thank heaven that there are people out there making music like this.

[@rocktonmusikschule]

This is the best performance ever. Energy 100%

[@zeshef]

Drummer: what time signature should we play in this tune? Tigran: yes.

[@PorkchopSandviches]

It's all in 4 technically lol

[@oliverbrunncarstens4215]

@@PorkchopSandviches I find it to be 29/16

[@drummersnare6276]

@@oliverbrunncarstens4215it’s in 4/4 actually. I know I was shocked when I first heard the song but now it’s easy to hear.

[@vidavieira1595]

I love this live version so much!!!! It somehow reminds me of beeing madly in love with someone. Even the mistakes they make are lovely

[@sedamatevosian8947]

Tigran jan simply amazing So many layers that it should be listened multiple times Thank you

[@ArtDrumz]

I think my face would explode if I went to this!

[@rembeadgc]

Wow! Talk about rhythmic timekeeping to the max! Permutations! Great fun and great positive energy!

[@tylerfedeli2004]

Just saw tigran near in ardmore, pennsylvania and it was incredibly inspiring. Thank you!

[@RCGB31]

I vividly remember that concert: AMAZING !

[@saky228]

Tigran Hamasyan and Charles Altura really fit together imo.

[@taikonauta7698]

came looking for djent and I'm not dissapointed

[@Adrielokil]

@SourLime this is pretty much the jazz equivalent of djent

[@antonbelyaev8295]

it's djazz

[@thomasreillymusic]

They make such a convoluted grouping of subdivisions groove hard...something absolutely incredible

[@gaia-ne]

Bravo Tigran and band!!! Magnificent!!!!!

[@frozencons]

This is inspiring, flabbergasting, absolutely fantastic stuff! GREAT WORK!!!

[@godchild8215]

unbelievable musicianship....Godspeed u guys...totally amazing!chemistry at work (&practice of course)...

[@mikezes]

Wow...incredible music!

[@StanislovasRiska]

Now you can tell that THIS GUY PRACTICES!

[@goneaway8759]

Bordering on absolute genius.

[@iamspinelli6820]

Have I found it? Will anything ever be better than this?

[@Ericstlaurent]

holy smokes that's great

[@MaxSenitt]

Hi Eric! Isn't this just smokin'??????? I hope to play with you again soon!

[@InfiniteElectrophone]

so glad to discover this group. Next level stuff.

[@pedrocarvalhobass]

i can finally headbang to this.. my job here is done

[@betteroffdeadd]

Killer guitar tapping. I love the kinda pop/rock ending of the song. You can sing it in a soccer stadium 😂

[@ploucher82]

Its is mindblowing. I'm a huge fan of Djent and this has the same feel 🤯🤯

[@BigAl-is7fo]

this is simultaneously super groovy and impossible to dance/headbang to

[@IanWilken]

This video keeps me sane/insane. 😄

[@alexchaviramusic]

this song is just so amazing and groovy. it really kills.

[@AmirGoshtasbi]

These guys are absolute beasts!

[@fixe6936]

So new , so fresh , so cool more of it!

[@TrevorWongMusic]

this is so good holy smokes

[@johanleemeyer2626]

Knowing what this song is about makes it even more beautiful.

[@birddoesnottalk1032]

What’s it about

[@johanleemeyer2626]

A festival where people pour water on each other

[@kumquat2728]

i love how people say "Knowing what this song is about makes it even more beautiful" and then says nothing about it. Like, for real???

[@pashinlesh2069]

@@kumquat2728 Vardavar is a holiday in Armenia

[@vvviiixxx8745]

I love how that line 6 DL4 is just chilling inside the piano... hilarious and creative!

[@olneyfig]

Que loucura é essa? Os caras tocam muuuuuiiiiittooooooooooo!

[@wheelerlight8541]

Guitarist gets left in the dust a few times but Tigran is fucking incredible.

[@nogoogleplus]

freakin' awesome and fresh composition!

[@ericsiqueira1]

Genius material right here

[@kentosalazar]

my favorite video on KZbin right here

[@DioJeanBaptiste]

Wow, simply amazing to hear and watch :-)

[@Eiladel]

Drummer is insane.

[@murkymurk8305]

The whole band is.

[@michaelford7895]

Wonderful, inspiring music.

[@alteo8588]

I'm watching this everyday religiously now.

[@wildlifestationsbundanoon9689]

Outrageously good! :-)

[@charlesfarran1717]

I’m speechless!

[@CarlMornerR]

That is fucking insane

[@SirWrighteous]

Ok... Umm... WHAT?!? Who are these demi gods showing us this heavenly jam?!

[@artsveee]

Yeah man. Just close your eyes and play with that deceptive rhythm. Pass the scotch and water please.

[@SirWrighteous]

"deceptive rhythm." Can I steal that?

[@artsveee]

Lol, right on, bro.

[@karlkane9736]

New super jazz wowww

[@alexeyshestov7294]

Simply amazing!

[@Bryantkh13]

Back for my monthly watch of this

[@charlestresca7320]

Wonderful stuff! This is great! Syncopation, unisons alternate & odd time signatures etc etc

[@imrolimra]

Magical!!!

[@dpre100]

had to watch this several times to make sure it was real...

[@nathancorral1743]

The guitarists fingers are crazy on this song

[@JS-tm1gq]

Is this the peak of human evolution?

[@elpanch]

first: that sudden headbanging mood at 5:28 just fucking in your face amazing, then happiness takes over at 5:42 ... oh yeah jollly moments jolly headbanging... solo solo... 6:12 building tension ... we want a resolution maybe? .... BOOM! 6:25! haha... this is just amazing.

[@DowntownDrumming]

so good

[@johnreuelsathyadass6388]

Thanks Charles cornell

[@omly85]

I love this so much!

[@user-yn2ct2ie9m]

In case you forgot 5 times within 8 minutes this is "Tigran Hamasyan Quintet."

[@funknotik]

YEssss so proggy!

[@DogsWhoHuntLions]

funknotik thumb this fuckhole down

[@funknotik]

DogsWhoHuntLions U WHOT M8?

[@greedo69]

@@DogsWhoHuntLions no

[@ericmsandoval]

That's a lot of notes

[@TRIALandMUSIC]

hahahaha ... word ;-)

[@pascalsolal]

Never mind the number of notes. The number of notes goes along with the spirit of the music played. In flamenco music, or in indian classical music, you have a lot of notes, too. It's only energy. The only thing that matters is: do you hear EVERY SINGLE NOTE in your head when you play it? And is your spirit totally involved into music?

[@nostalgia_junkie]

you want fries with that baby?!

[@swagadoubles604]

THATS A LOT OF DAMAGE!!!

[@valuablesandwich]

@@nostalgia_junkie YESSSS you got there first lmao

[@ryangrainger972]

7:06 = mindfuck

[@marloc2019]

This is quite fine ... the only issue is the claggy dense gray matter is pouring out of my ears...

[@vince8081]

Bienvenue chez les barrés lol ! Tellement fort et jouissif.

[@snoozieboi]

Imagine any of these having to scratch their nose during a song

[@Walans]

😂😂😂😂 relatable

[@wojtekkodzinski2039]

5:30 lmaoo that's my spirit animal

[@petitebaguette]

This got a genuine chuckle out of me. Very good

[@JuanEsquivel-ex8nv]

This is the ideal male body, you might not like it, but this is what peak performance looks like

[@MaxSenitt]

THIS IS AWESOME!!!!!

[@djentrifried]

Unreal

[@andreoliveira7420]

Singer is very attractive

[@MrMs300]

holy shit, this is soooo good

[@artashesadamyan108]

Bravo!

[@Walans]

Dudeee he even plays the motif on that metric modulation🎹🔥🔥 7:05

[@PepekBezlepek]

glad Im not the only one fascinated by that :D did you notice how it fucked up even the guitar guy? :D barely caught up on the 2nd repetition :D I love this quartet so much

[@UkuleleAversion]

Yeah!! It's so sick! Huge dopamine hit when I get to that part

[@peach6405]

Who else is trying to desperately count a 4/4 to this..

[@stereoreservoir]

This is the most jazz of all time

[@poch63]

Amazing!!

[@ExecutionSommaire]

Adam Ondra also plays the piano very well

[@joshtoshy309]

una de las influencias de CHON, ahora entiendo de donde sacan tanta melodía

[@michelangelocarotenuto5221]

I don't know how to headbang to this, but I still am

[@UtsiZimring]

Great!!!

[@aroutiounkarapetian6099]

EXCELLEEEENT........

[@IguitarVreakI]

I mean, I might not be sober, but I think this is making me experience synesthesia.