Jack Stratton (Vulfpeck) on Spotify IPO

[@Hennu_TRM]

"My pleasure, let's rock." *perfectly straight face*

[@Hennu_TRM]

0:44

[@PedroPetracco]

​@@Hennu_TRM "O prazer é meu, vamo dále."

[@CouchEconomyTX]

I love how he was singing the Sleepify album in between answers

[@jwaj]

Lyrics:

[@jonrattenborg1907]

Subliminal messaging

[@henry_brown]

I feel like Jack is on a level of irony that I will never be able to get to.

[@wortyle]

WhiteChocolate Bear You’re probably on the spectrum if you think Jack is.

[@SiimplyGoon]

@@wortyle -- " i know you are but what am i" What are you like 5?

[@heyguysinternet]

Who cares

[@Meuhandle]

"who cares" said @heyguysinternet, oblivious to the fact that people are talking about it which by itself responds the very stupid question

[@husnainali-gn8bo]

@@Meuhandle gramer

[@tomcordellmusic]

joe dart killing it per usual

[@00RV00]

That was one low volume Feder Bass.

[@JoonNam]

-0.5 hz frequency fender bass

[@SloppyCat79]

/thread

[@hatben]

Joe Dart on the Fender not present

[@dougdomes3986]

@@hatben lol

[@necessarilyholy]

Jack looks like he just sorta accidentally ended up in a news interview and now he's gone too far and can't back out.

[@Tino81295]

Well Damned that video actually exists. Search for "Guy Goma interview" and enjoy.

[@bluestudio67]

Well Damned - I love Vulphpeck but Jack missed a chance here. He made little to no coherent argument.

[@CanadaGradeEh]

@@bluestudio67 "My pleasure, let's rock," immediately made me imagine this guy in a "boom goes the dynamite" situation.

[@morgan6657]

This made me chuckle

[@arkanakra3664]

@@bluestudio67 Haha, that means you don't understand Jack at all. Watch all his solo videos before and during vulfpeck. Immerse yourself in his madness and you'll understand him. PS : if you want an objective explanation here it is, (but it breaks all his magic) : He does indeed want to share some important society issues he's concerned with, but nothing is taken seriously, ever. Nothing tops the need of irony in his life.

[@lorde-voldemort]

"under the terms violation that the artist-- the artist shan't make money" 😂 damn love this band

[@ThomasdeHoop]

Great line, but everything after that was too obtuse for the average Joe to get the point.

[@0ooTheMAXXoo0]

I will make sure to never agree to a contract with those terms...

[@0ooTheMAXXoo0]

Somebody is making that money. $7 a month goes to rights holders. That is a lot more money spent on music than what the average was when people bought albums on vinyl or CD... So artists or rights holders are making way more money than they used to when selling CDs... The money gets spread out to more artists instead of on,y the top 40 making all the money...

[@JohnGottschalk]

@@ThomasdeHoop to be honest the actual answers to the questions they asked would have been incredibly boring. He was having fun with it.

[@munzutai]

We all know Jack had no pants on during the interview

[@bigmichael2765]

False, he was wearing his white short shorts

[@samsantanamusic]

Nor did the interviewer, with that logic ;)

[@MrPopsnap]

jack memed his way to the news

[@Dr-Pepper15]

Ticktockalock through the news as well 😂😂

[@ShaneFoxfaceWalsh]

The whole thing is Jacked

[@rodrigomartorell5217]

oh ffs why? xD

[@sabelvazquez3140]

Shane Foxface Walsh im new to vulfpeck and don't know Jack, is this a real thing?

[@ShaneFoxfaceWalsh]

Sabel what do you mean? The video? Yea it's legit.

[@ls32o]

I literally read this comment as he said it

[@Xolin11]

@@ls32o same

[@iain2080]

Imagine not knowing vulf or what Jack is like and watching this interview

[@nicolashenning2597]

I know Vulfpeck and I love them but I still don't get why Jack is so weird ;)...

[@c.jarmstrong3111]

he's just really Jewish tbh :P

[@thomasgeschke9553]

I feel like that means whatever you want it to mean.

[@c.jarmstrong3111]

i didn't mean it in a bad way at all, just that he is very much so a stereotypical nerdy Jewish guy, the kind of cliche you see played up in tv shows and whatnot. Papa bless, i love me the man, the myth, the legend, Jack Stratton

[@sabelvazquez3140]

Lord Fupa is this real? Im new to vulfpeck lol

[@jcannat7964]

“The whole thing is Jacked.” What a legend

[@howdyyuvraj]

"The whole thing is jacked" - Jack 😂😂😂

[@gnomieowns]

L I T T Y L E M O N A D E

[@bobby1113]

It’s physically impossible for jack to give a direct explicit answer

[@selwynsivagumar]

I love how he's managed to pull off wearing a suit ironically

[@smeebosmeebo9448]

Jack is so beautifully strange. My favorite funky specimen.

[@fuzzywumble]

he's a freaking genius and I love them all so much. hope they can keep rocking for years to come.

[@Hennu_TRM]

Some might consider him a "funky duck."

[@mettledrums]

I preferred Vulf's silence over that of John Cage. It had a subtle, groovy pocket. Sad that Spotify only took off Vulf's.

[@alexacosta2140]

Andrew Hoyle John cage started it, Vulfpeck mastered it 😂

[@CouchEconomyTX]

Joe. Dart, on the ___________

[@joshrocha2500]

​@@alexacosta2140 now slap some vulf compressor on 4'33'' and John Cage might have something

[@alexacosta2140]

Josh Rocha John cage but with some funk

[@chrischenpiano]

John Cage was asking the question "what is music?", Vulfpeck was asking the question "what is the music industry?"

[@rianjams]

how much you wanna bet he’s faking the silence between question and answer

[@MagnifiqueRarity]

He is genius if that is the case!

[@tylerrogers4664]

You can hear at one instance, when the woman interjects, he immediately responds. So you are probably right

[@Crizlo121]

100 pities

[@nicB7777]

Without doubt!

[@harvey_weenstain8857]

I’ll bet he’s faking even being there

[@GeoffreyGonzales]

really glad the interviewers just let him speak and not inturpt from a fear of silence

[@benmitchinson9831]

He's smiling in the end cause he knows he fuckin killed it lol

[@MrEdUrAt]

Jack Stratton for president

[@isabellapepke]

MrEdUrAt 🤠

[@taywimzzz]

Well, since he's been on the news, he's already got at least one foot in the door lol

[@joefunk76]

I don’t really care for this comment, but I have a hard time resisting the 420th upvote.

[@edwardbrown2142]

he looking business casual

[@matthannon1498]

Edward Brown keeping it fun for you and me

[@JacksJamz]

it’s a shame i can only give this comment one like.

[@blakebonecutter]

Was this run through Vulf Compressor?

[@jjhassy]

Blake Bonecutter I love your comment so much

[@bassphishing1374]

lmaooooo

[@thejoshuahatcher]

@themononeon will no doubt do a transcription performance of this, that's for sure.

[@dirtcastle]

Given those unexpected silences, I’d say it was VulfGate.

[@AlexBallMusic]

Demo #003

[@footygoodness]

gotta take it back to the fundamentals. bounce pass jump shot free throw.

[@Hennu_TRM]

pick and roll

[@christinagillam7365]

he hit the game winner

[@EmersonWW]

"wait, I don't understand..." me either news anchor guy, me either...

[@JerryT21]

He didnt say " Free Throw"

[@brown9671]

Things like that

[@kennet7837]

"My pleasure, let's rock!"

[@Hennu_TRM]

0:44

[@KiaboyZ]

LOWEST VOLUME interview I've ever heard

[@spencerroten573]

Kia and it's SO FUNKY

[@strazburg]

Cory Wong on guitar

[@buddyalbert5808]

Be careful, Theo doesn’t want to be a billionaire.

[@Alfram]

Buddy Albert yeah I like Theos music but his new album lyrically is straight simp propaganda

[@jamesjoseph2231]

I don’t think he’s in any danger

[@skym821]

Ugh Theo ❤️😍

[@mudsky]

i fuck w Theo's new music

[@BPrismo]

Al's Chronicles I found the insecure boy

[@joelwitherspoon6481]

This is amazing. I honestly can’t believe they let you post this footage, but I’m glad they did.

[@stevenglansburg856]

Joel Witherspoon how? News is one of the most shared and re uploaded clips on here.

[@Kniightisa]

"Category: Education" You're got-damn right.

[@McCormickEmge]

Jack excells at making points over time

[@andrewgersch1475]

As hard as it is for them to take him seriously, the thing is that he hits the nail on the head. He’s dead on, as an artist, with a really astute analysis of how the business model hurts him. And even though he’s being jack, what he’s saying is really valuable, and he even has the self awareness to acknowledge there are things he’s benefitting from, which is probably a lot more than these presenters could do.

[@ukulayme2]

Can you explain the point he was making. Other than “the artist shant make money” I have no idea what he’s saying

[@tfae]

@@ukulayme2 Given a $10/month subscription for unlimited music, Spotify is essentially doing radio minus the ads; Jack (correctly) sees that Spotify can't earn enough from this model to fund itself, let alone pay the artists too

[@Whamo_]

@@ukulayme2he is speaking straight nonsense my friend

[@blakenunndrums]

"Ok, Jack. Thanks for coming on! I 'think' you made your point/s...over time" That last comment kills me. Jack is a very, very unique and talented artist. We should all thank him for sticking up for the artists. Thanks, Jack! ;)

[@rafaawa]

"lets focus on the fundamental, bounce pass, pick and roll, those kinds of things"

[@QuistJam]

Funking good work Jack & co!!

[@IraklisPanagiotopoulos]

"Let's focus on the fundamentals, bounce pass, jump shot, pick and roll, that type of stuff..." Damn I almost choked laughing!

[@nickwilkinsmusic]

“To quote Steve Jordan”

[@willschaff969]

does anyone know where the quote came from?

[@kpawlewi]

Love Steve Jordan

[@jdlm9]

Real recognizes real

[@BrentonStirm]

That quote is 100% accurate. Steve mentioned that same Whole Foods quote at a free drum clinic at Chicago Music Exchange back in June. No clue on when he first said it though

[@MikeBaas]

"Stop whining.....me" - Jack Stratton

[@calcradden6293]

I feel like those awkward pauses were intentionally timed God I love this man

[@orificium]

I'm looking forward to DJ Bean Ornish.

[@Cheesewiz247]

He's here!

[@okuhleminyi8143]

Search 'The Island Saints' on Spotify xx

[@brettparent7368]

Okuhle Minyi delicious tune

[@mrkz8864]

"If all food came out with a 10 dollar a month subscription of food it will be a popular product... to quote Steve Jordan" :))))))))))) I'm dead

[@retroblood7125]

Michele Azzu Whole Foods*

[@MrTrojanov]

It was not a silent album. It was just low volume album. Lol, indeed.

[@justinberling4946]

Jack killing it. I swear his wearing his trademark shorts, socks and trainers under the frame. #BusinessCasual

[@Jscarter4549]

From the second that Jack said “My pleasure, let’s rock.” I knew this was going to be iconic.

[@ampthebassplayer]

This interview needed more J O E D A R T O N F E N D E R B A S S

[@StevenMorris]

That's how to wear a tie!

[@TheJoeStudios2]

oh shoot. It's Steven Morris. You make fantastic musical covers

[@StevenMorris]

Thank you~!! What an honor to be recognized in the Vulf comments section

[@kingthursdaybill]

I'm about to share this to so many people, for his delivery, his phrases, his logic. Man I'm so impressed by him.

[@PettiMusicStudios]

Jack Stratton. The Brains and Personality of Vulfpeck.

[@meinerHeld]

:O

[@simaojoseph]

Oh please!...

[@liights8193]

Pretty sure Woody is the personality behind the magic... 🦉

[@applesnapple5515]

Yeah. Mashed potatoes for brains and the personality of a popsicle stick.

[@AUMOTmusic]

Joe Dart is the Muscle.

[@Jafromobile]

Wait... they're making 60 pities!? I'm only making 6 pities!!!!!

[@dansaunders1655]

You guys are getting pitties?

[@NothingHereButMe]

I’m working on my pitie to exposure conversion

[@Memento_Mori_Music]

I'm only making regrets. 60 more and I finally have my first pity!

[@matamoney]

I wanna be Jack Stratton when I grow up

[@miguellopez8826]

mr. master I

[@wigglyboots2]

"I _think_ you made your point..."

[@desktopdrummer6599]

“...over time”

[@garrettnewman7438]

Yeah I really liked how that first guy was picking up what Jack was laying down

[@ErockWErock]

holy shit this is one of my favorite videos ever

[@whiskeyclones7161]

this band is a gem

[@Varra1]

was this interview in 4th position?

[@umphreak9999]

That's all he knows

[@mafirasyaharani7836]

Featuring Steve

[@viddev1442]

sunday Monday night

[@Indianadixon]

"The whole thing is jacked" - Jack Stratton

[@isaacrobertson4374]

“Everyone’s litty lemonade” lmaoooo 😂😂🤣

[@rockonbass]

Absolutely class, hes a legend. He surely will be remembered as an incredibly hilarious and unique soul.

[@MrHoboJoe3174]

A man of the future

[@markr.7835]

Best interview I have ever seen.

[@drumsmith215]

I watch this interview annually and love it more and more!! 😂🙏💜

[@mclivin.]

Seth Rogen has never looked better.

[@LittleBrotherEli]

Is Jack standing in front of Dean Town?

[@martisole6249]

is jack Stranding* in front of Dean Town?

[@jacksonwoods5692]

You just know Jack has his Soccer shorts on out of camera view

[@jimibirbeck1996]

He ripped his suit jacket and shirt off as soon as the interview was finished and had his red and white tee on underneath.

[@NotDingse]

@@jimibirbeck1996 is this true or a very good joke, cus i really wanna see that now

[@tubthungusbychumbungus]

jack never ceases to amaze me

[@Anonymous-rp4hn]

I guess Spotify should ban John Cage's 4'33"

[@joshplaysdrums2143]

This is actually a really good satire/critique on the state of the music industry right now though. Delivered through Jack's amazing sense of humor

[@ukulayme2]

Can someone explain the critique? I have no idea what he’s saying

[@rgaino]

It's what the President calls FUNK NEWS.

[@hakonhansen2760]

Sick interview Jack

[@Leftistbreakfist]

Damn you, Jack Stratton... for being so amazing.

[@bobby1113]

Damn Joe that Bassline 🔥

[@_keano]

Jack Stratton is a legend musically and personally, and nobody can tell me otherwise.

[@jas_bataille]

This is the greatest loophole use ever. Jack is such a legend damn

[@redkraken7474]

I love how he tried so hard not to laugh at the last bit.

[@ryanlermanmusic]

HOLY SHIT DUDE IM DYING. this is the greatest thing I've ever seen!!!!!!!

[@ClauGutierrezY]

This band makes me a proud fan in so many levels

[@smc4606]

Love this band, these guys are fire

[@Riyaaaadi]

I come back to this on occasion just to feel blessed by Jack's suave finessing

[@RRod22]

"thanks for your time". that's some reporter shade realizing he just got played for a whole segment. Haha

[@-overdooo-]

I love how he straight up just doesn't answer any of their questions.

[@MilestonePictures]

"Stop whining... me"

[@atalantinopieva]

I love Jack's voice. ❤

[@stevesmith8522]

Love the Lipitor = DJ Dean Ornish reference. Probably over the head of most viewers!

[@pjh2331]

Stumbled upon this video on KZbin. I'm an instant Vulf fan

[@diamonbacks47]

That was a low volume interview.

[@thomedinger5860]

"This isn't Lipitor..."

[@sammykamps]

Best 5 mins of the news I've ever seen

[@RaffaeleSansone]

Do you think the editors put the actual audio from the stream when they showed the album or just left it silent? If you think about it there's a difference

[@calebmooneyham287]

I love that there are so many valid issues ACTUALLY being discussed and they TOTALLY missed it..

[@cole1714]

ahh yes the (FUN)damentals of business... bounce pass, jump shot, pick and roll, etc.

[@cbritter93]

Unpopular opinion: while this may have been funny to fans of the band, it likely did very little to convince folks that other business models better serve artists...

[@jjhassy]

Employed Millennial ye kinda just a chuckle nothing more

[@jeroen1405]

I feel like most people that care know the issue by now. Or by now they should care, but won't. So it's all the same.

[@derekmontclair]

Yeah i agree with you. He has a huge audience watching this, and he couldve used his platform better to raise awareness of the issue and inform too. Funny stuff tho.

[@simaojoseph]

Employed Millennial I think, even though Jack is capable of great fluence and eloquence, that it could be a bit too "dangerous" to enter into deeper observation and explanation; risking to be cut in the middle of that exercise.

[@simaojoseph]

Employed Millennial but I get your point.

[@5705HU]

This isn't Lipitor 😂

[@christopherswanson5849]

the fucking "lets rock" at the beginning made me choke on my gum lmfao

[@Corai12]

jack i just love you. you a awesome artist

[@etiennelantuit7845]

Jack Stratton, CEO of Vulfpeck

[@thomaslutro5560]

This is cultural history! They really should put the album out on vinyl too! :D

[@JoshOnGuitar]

This is my favorite interview ever

[@hrysivjt67]

This is easily the most entertaining thing CNBC has ever aired

[@_portsmyth]

This might be one of the funniest interviews that I have ever seen.

[@jasperfk]

“I dunno what the gross was though”

[@andyedwards9011]

he said it like "kuross" though, I assume it was some reference that went over my head

[@itsrelativ3967]

Music is no longer a product. The streaming service is the product.

[@christophersalem1446]

I love all the honesty, Jack

[@DavideNastri]

Vulfpeck is one of the best things that happened in the last decade