VULFPECK /// Back Pocket (Live at Madison Square Garden)

[@noahk7291]

Most audiences can't even clap in time, but vulfpeck's got theirs singing three part harmonies

[@Humanspectrum]

I was amazed by that, too and I thought: "That singer is ambitious with what he asks of his public" and then the crowd seem to pull it off effortlessly. I only just heard my first Vulfpeck song, but is it save to say they attract a well-educated audience?

[@mooncorp212]

But their audience clap in time, because of Joe's Woody Woodpecker moves that bends the laws of physics and speed of sound (true story).

[@TheSteinbitt]

They are good, its the same guys that go to snarky puppy shows, the clap odd time signatures effortlessly;)

[@ague6904]

Best audiences: Vulf, Snarky Puppy and Jacob Collier. They seem to attract musicians.

[@iTzJakedood]

Águeda Pradera yeah, when I saw snarky puppy and Jacob Collier they got the crowd to pull off some tasty harmonies

[@HuggableWinter]

Theo's falsetto is incredible. I don't know how he consistently does it without shredding his vocal chords.

[@TornaitSuperBird]

Cromulent he's like Freddy Mercury, but overdosed on funk.

[@michaelcaplin8969]

Amazing and spectacularly rare genes (luck) and then super technique on top of that (skill) :)

[@jameswilkes451]

Good falsetto technique is a lot more forgiving for me than singing a lot of higher notes in a normal register for me. Although I do have a really deep voice and it breaks into that falsetto barrier quite easily anyway. However he has obviously had so much damn practice and has even the hardest bits absolutely NAILED.

[@mateuspadilha3329]

Its head voice

[@killianassemat5115]

@@mateuspadilha3329 yeah, falsetto.

[@2112gothmog]

Massive crowd harmonizing like an army of giddy angels... Gave me chills..

[@docsamurai9199]

Yeah saaaaame

[@flops0317]

Look at this rush fan here

[@Rayneman215]

Same all day shed a happy tear amidst all the chaos going on in the world this felt good to hear

[@Rayneman215]

Sound Dynamite!!!

[@WesMcClung1]

There's just something about seeing a big guy in a flatbrim hat and adidas track suit rocking out on the clarinet that puts a big smile on my face

[@MichaelBeale]

I've been saying this for years now!

[@HewaKiku]

Oh my God I feel exactly the same! I loved that!

[@dlove12]

For real!

[@MrJacksjb]

It's like a Russian Mobster in jazz band.

[@bobafettuccine8412]

Love how they projected the comfy coziness of the old band room on the stage...

[@TehVulpez]

why do they have the logo of Sandia Labs on the walls?

[@fittogan]

Jack mentioned at the show that it's actually the original furniture and decor from that old living room!

[@dariusduesentrieb]

your name made me laugh through my nose

[@areebkhan9547]

They specified positions with carpets, with the boundaries being the space you can dance around. brUh!

[@BolleBoi]

Hehe l was like nr. 1000

[@simonharris7223]

The crowd picked that 'G' out of thin air with no point of reference... Vulf fans are the best!

[@diegosakk2934]

When? Im curious lol

[@BigDaddyWes]

They would've given them the note before they put all their instruments down bruh. Edit: They actually did pull the note out of thin air.

[@Menos510]

@@diegosakk2934 literally the beginning of the song you hear the singer ask for a "G'

[@simonharris7223]

Wes Tolson Go watch the full video concert at about the 1.03 mark after jack's monologue... Out of thin air! So cool

[@jparanas92]

Simon Harris Link?

[@tomnelson710]

Got Madison Square Garden whole crowd to harmonize, wow!

[@murpht2012]

I reckon if you buying tickets for Vulf at the garden, you prob know something about music...

[@utub1473]

Murray Tocker true

[@kadielent4436]

Tom Nelson 😭

[@gringochucha]

By minute 3:00 most of the audience had lost their note, but that's not surprising and it's still an amazing feat.

[@absenceofspeech]

Every member of Vulfpeck looks like a high school band director.

[@rubym8341]

The accuracy hurts

[@fm.burbank8461]

Layne H they look like they get no respect in their schools but then They play in the madison square garden

[@utub1473]

Migz that’s prob true that’s honestly how most musicians are

[@odharnaitdonohoe1961]

True

[@oznozz]

Hahahaha. My first high school band director looked like a drill sergeant. The second one was a former Marine. They both acted the part for marching band, but pit band? jazz band? totally chill.

[@norbi1574]

It might not be low volume, but it sure as hell is funky.

[@Jack-cw8bw]

Low volume is a state of mind

[@cik22]

haven't you learned yet low volume= f u n k

[@OdaKa]

@@cik22 Wut... is this some new music meme or something?

[@garrettc786]

OdaKa Watch "Cory Wong" on KZbin. Then you'll get it

[@ace_maddox]

Well that is all they know.

[@Hennu_TRM]

This is how you breathe new life into that hit song that everyone has heard a million times for the big show. I'm straight watching this three times in a row.

[@jameslloyd2540]

Only three? Shame on you 😆

[@ticfortea]

It's like the Jackson 5, a klezmer band and a barbershop get-up coming together to bring the Vulf into the soaring heights of legendary funk.

[@AdamLeeGuitarist]

I'm welling up. This gives us hope. If independent music can not only fill a room that size unaided, but also coax out what must have been one of the biggest, most perfect three-part harmonies from the entire audience, and impart nothing but sheer euphoria in so many people - then the world is still a very bright and vibrant place to live. I hope they sell out the O2 Arena in the UK, next!

[@gabriellearrington2118]

Beautifully stated!

[@kansascity9058]

people act like war and violence is human nature, but it’s not. this is

[@Indianadixon]

Just affirming that that this was probably THE show of the century

[@IveGotToast]

Slow your roll. We still got 80 years

[@ryanslauderdale]

It sure set the standard really high.

[@JoeyFknD]

Having a clarinet trio in your band in 2020 is such a flex

[@slocher2760]

ah imagine having the whole f**** Madison Square Garden sing your song

[@Killenmachine05]

Double it down, imagine your entire fan base being as musically literate as vulfpecks, the interaction is next level.

[@XxCrazyKBxX]

Not just singing it...but in a fucking 3 part harmony.....perfectly

[@justinrussell1616]

@Michael Tee I can tell ya for sure that MSG did a great job with Dean Town.

[@alexandereisen3486]

I was thinking the same thing. It’s like how the fuck could you ever top that????

[@BigPapaMitchell]

Imagine having the whole of fucking Madison Square Garden harmonizing with eachother and sounding good

[@andinomm]

When Theo goes from head voice to chest on "Tip toe" gives me chills everytime.

[@LarsenDerp]

Thank you for pointing this out!! It gives me such pleasure & joy everytime. 🎶✨

[@APKeyboards]

Wow same for me but I couldn't give it a reason before, thank you for explaining technically what's going on there

[@Concentrum]

i can't believe it's been somewhere around six years ago that i discovered the vulfpeck. time flies. never doubted you guys.

[@natehochuli5210]

wow... yeah 5 years now for me... pretty crazy

[@scifigeek14]

Twas (accidently) at their first unofficial show. What a talented group of people.

[@DJ-jb3ck]

fuck, I just found this gem recently

[@calb5]

Omg the freak 5 years

[@pangometersen8834]

I never thought I'd be headbanging to a clarinet trio, smiling from ear to ear and crying my eyeballs out because it's just so awesome. You helped me successfully battle depression once and for all after 20 exhausting years. Thank you for your music. Thank you so much.

[@MET709]

The clarinet hits me every single time ❤

[@DanielHardin]

2 and half minutes into Back Pocket and chill and he gives you this look 2:38

[@haloquadratumwalsbyi243]

I think that's my favourite moment from the whole show.

[@jimmothyjohnson]

When Joe said "Are ya gonna be?" It made me wanna be.

[@dansaunders1655]

Seven months have passed, and I now am. Thanks Vulf

[@shmii7724]

underrated comment

[@camillasimonetto9412]

If only I could like this comment a billion times more

[@liamstraub3394]

time stamp please?

[@camillasimonetto9412]

@@liamstraub3394 1:48 🕺

[@jelegget]

Yooo. I'm impressed at that crowd harmony lol. Wish I could've been at this show!

[@jasperb9233]

First try as well, just insane!

[@fromthistexasbreath]

Their audiences are always packed with musicians! The crowd in the live video of them playing in Belgium nailed everything, from syncopated hand clap patterns, to adding harmonies the band didnt even cue up!

[@Melody7000]

@@fromthistexasbreath Jeah that was crazy, they even sang along with Dean Town!

[@fromthistexasbreath]

@@Melody7000 man, how could I forget!

[@jelegget]

@@fromthistexasbreath that's incredible.

[@timhoffman1169]

I think Theo is the only guitarist who I've heard harmonize his falsetto with the guitar solo. Such an awesome sound and a unique skill to have. Vulfpeck will forever be my favorite band.

[@MSAbrothers]

David Gilmour sings the exact same line that he plays with the guitar, but that’s not really harmonizing, and that’s as close as I’ve seen to Theo. He really is awesome

[@SavvySav529]

Also H.E.R

[@DevanLund]

Only person I've ever heard do it before is George Benson, and that was decades ago.

[@desipardo1646]

George benson!

[@eogrady90]

I was so blessed to be in the audience for this show. Vulfpeck, you make my life.

[@thedorsinator]

Omg I’m crying at the crowd hitting the 3 part perfectly

[@HoratioHuffnagel]

* Theo sings in a very high voice *

[@bbbbbbb51]

His voice is good, but his control over it is stellar.

[@adamkane4217]

*Very high voice intensifies*

[@frothyfriz9722]

Have you ever heard of Captain Hook he was a hound swede that liked to co-

[@samuelbortel]

Also just his voice is high

[@CollectiveFX]

That key change at 4:45 coming out of the clarinet solos gives me the chills everytime.

[@jongeiger8320]

Their video quality only gets worse, yet better still as time goes on.

[@RCallahan592]

It's more about capturing the moment and the art of it. You can't expect a professional multi-camera setup from these guys. That would be very un-Vulf of them.

[@RADSQUID123]

You guys might be more in agreement than you think. Read his comment again homie

[@RCallahan592]

@@RADSQUID123 oh, I agree. I know there were some people on Reddit complaining about the iPhone videography a while back though. I was sort of addressing that.

[@ericsatko3562]

imagine how amazing the video quality would be for Sleepify

[@fm.burbank8461]

The audio is more important I guess haha

[@not2stupidguitar]

Theo says "I lost my G" lmao and the crowd gave it to him. Vulf fans are amazing.

[@mafirasyaharani7836]

I feel bad for myself because I don't have perfect pitch

[@MattMungan]

You guys have an impressive fan base. I can't believe the crowd harmonies worked out that well. Most audiences can't even hold down clapping on the 2 and the 4.

[@debmurray2734]

Amen to that ... Did you notice they didn't even practice it before he launched full on into the song, then they still nailed the harmonies. ♥️

[@matthewstein7350]

Imagine being one of three clarinets ever to play msg

[@michaelwinograd8047]

ok

[@vinq8621]

Michael Winograd was it fun?

[@micooms]

That unique moment when a crowd full of musicians listens with awe, respect and enthousiasm... THAT’s how good they are 😎

[@amandaduncanmusic]

I watch this video every few months....and it makes me cry. I cry tears of joy every time because of the INSANE talent on stage and the happiness of the crowd. I can't be the only one!!!! Hahahaha!

[@amasenak]

Doesn't make me cry actual tears, but it touches me that way and the sheer happiness i get from this is insane

[@cookiesdomain2]

The rugs on the stage. So good

[@DGaskell_Music]

Vulfpeck: Do we need backing vocalists for the live shows? Theo: Don't worry guys, I've got it covered...

[@elysemeyers1256]

This video is so underrated in terms of getting the audience to *sound like that* like they legit sound like a choir!

[@jennhawkins5356]

These guys are so much fun to watch!

[@freshslapsforrottingvegeta3489]

I don't know why they bothered laying down all that carpet if they knew they were just going to tear it up

[@skierpage]

Madison Square Gardens is now an open-air stadium. Unscheduled roof demolition at its finest.

[@apzeoifjpazeough]

This looks like a movie shot that took 30 takes to get it right, so smooth.

[@vzm4663]

I have literally only heard about this band RIGHT NOW, but this does like if Vulf had their own "Bohemian Rhapsody" Live Aid movie scene 👍

[@bennygood3524]

Let’s be honest. It is one of the best live concert ever made in this place . These guys are beyond cool

[@synthfreak291]

Joe Dart on the Fender Microphone!

[@WestPictures]

Joe Dart on the Joe Dart

[@UPSWyatt]

Well, this is the best snow day ever.

[@LevUFO]

Where do you live? No snow in Chicago!

[@UPSWyatt]

@@LevUFO New Hampshire! 26"+ here!

[@sungyultaylor1354]

THEO IS A NATIONAL TREASURE MAN. The man can not only sing WAY TOO DAMN GOOD FOR HIS OWN GOOD, but he had the whole of MSG harmonizing like a CHIOR OF ANGELS.

[@BrendanVlogs4You]

0:07 .....Ok, Theo Mercury.

[@DrakeMartin]

its such a Queen thing to do!

[@rileywooten1381]

Ayooo

[@Smo1k]

@@DrakeMartin ...and at double O seven: He's In Her Majesty's Secret Service! ;)

[@ryanspencerlauderdale687]

More like Prince Theo, to my ears...

[@theplayerformerlyknownasmo3711]

Damn I've never heard an audience harmonize like that.

[@azadehfa]

The Player Formerly Known as Mousecop look up jacob collier audience harmonizing

[@Pekoe1337]

4:24 Choose your clarinet build: DPS, Support, Tank

[@thomaswu7011]

The way Theo powered through the technical errors during Christmas in LA was amazing. Great Show! (I was all the up on the right side need to get better tickets next time)

[@tlanthony82]

Any ticket is a good ticket when it's for vulfpeck

[@danielchiodo8727]

Favorite bridge ever.

[@andyhetherington8459]

Saw them for the first time in Madrid on Sunday. They've only got better!

[@FatManLaughing]

I remember how years ago I started listening to this esoteric, nerdi jewi, slim living room funk band, feeling all hipstershit. Now look at this, good father in the sky.

[@AlexRubenstein]

Watching this video is the first time I realized that People In The Real World know who Vulfpeck is. I thought this was a random KZbin band that nobody actually knew about in real life...? My mind is blown.

[@Kodamair]

i STILL can't get over how fun and infectious the vocal acrobatics are at 3:34 !!!

[@elmariachi451]

I would throw money at my screen for the full concert. Love this.

[@harryroe814]

Good news, check the description

[@elmariachi451]

@@harryroe814 Sweet!!!!

[@Koh_Koh]

Everyone’s gangster until the clarinet trio starts playing the breakdown edit- why are you all liking this the joke’s not that good

[@thesilverfish5]

Probably one of my all time favorite comments

[@anythinginvolvingsharks]

@@thesilverfish5 i wish i were this easy to please.

[@thesilverfish5]

@@anythinginvolvingsharks haha I don’t need much

[@ShakaJams]

I think this is like the most feel good outro of any song I've ever listened to, including the studio version. That key change is just so powerful.

[@bigtroy942]

Exactly

[@lliamrmusic]

Joe is just so insanely talented. He shows off so well but when he's not supposed to be noticed, you don't even know he's there until you think "hey wheres joe" and remember he's just being a normal bass player.

[@danielnemire]

Here for the hundredth time for my fix of triumphant tears and spine chills. Something undeniably moving about THOUSANDS of people coming together being so stoked to listen to and dance to and participate in a song that was born among broke but passionate friends in a basement. Love.

[@Crisis_Jones]

Those clarinet solos are ridiculously good

[@knobtuner]

song makes you want to cry tears of joy

[@itwasnt3369]

It's utterly fabtastic to see young folks enjoy really good music like this (playing and listening). There were times 20 years ago I feared this would never happen. That you have a crowd at Madison SG singing along makes me smile ear to ear.

[@EvilSean62]

I keep coming back to here after listening to the studio version ... i was on spotify today in the car and it lifted me on the shoulders of joy and carried me out of a mud hole of bleeeurrgh then joe pipes up with the bridge work ... oh man thats just sooo fine. then i remembered that the audience can also follow the amazing Bass mastery of Mr Joe Dart ... follow is wrong ... sing !!! what a masterpiece of unbridled joy !!

[@samjam2295]

Vulfpeck just riding my soul through my ears into my mind, taking me on a spiritual musical journey.

[@uselessinventor4030]

Vulfpeck is just what the world needs

[@emericanexpress]

I was lucky enough to be there that night, and what a night it was.

[@robertcarranza7188]

I've been spending way too much time in the underground of hip hop and alt rock music. My four year old daughter showed me this and I am in tears.

[@brentcrude8565]

Theo on Helium must be so high only dogs can hear him.

[@Keegan3005]

Criminally underrated comment haha

[@notoncrack]

This is the best live show I've ever seen, a bunch of good friends showcasing and enjoying the music they created, just pure joy.

[@carolynlanger555]

Dude this was one of my favorite concerts of all time ever AND IM IN THIS VIDEO!! Best decision of my life to show up 7 hours before the show to be barricade :) thank you, Vulf.

[@Jack_Rivet]

An hour ago I had never heard of these blokes. No slight intended, I'm just mostly a metal and techno guy. Now I have to say that I hope I get to see them play one day, because their shows look off the hook!

[@DannySullivanMusic]

They rule!

[@snubbyj]

Insane!!

[@randombrowser6692]

Yes

[@LilyViolaMandola]

The crowd sounds great! I love how Vulfpeck treats the crowd as band members, including everyone in the magic music making experience. He's like ya'll get relative pitch and form (even if you think you don't), let's do this! They really know how to tap into people's musical intuition.

[@TwinArsonists]

Used this video to put together an arrangement I used to propose to my SO. Half of the choir had no idea how to sing; despite the "bar on the ground" quality, she said yes! Thanks Vulfpeck.

[@marginalcreatures]

What an absolutely badass performance. Not only did they play, and sell out MSG, but they completely OWNED that stage as they were born on it. Right on guys!

[@jesusa_ikher]

Damn, I'm so proud for them. Funk music is still alive and kicking.

[@homeworldmusic]

Literally unbelievable performance, band AND audience

[@hudsontolleson]

Can I just say this is the craziest thing. Having watched vulf since almost the beginning and seeing their "living room vibe" that made them who they are. I always wondered what would happen if the played bigger shows. And holy cow! It's exactly the same vibe. Welcome to Vulfs living room world, cause that pack is taking over

[@natehochuli5210]

hot damn that was a smooth key change

[@dylanmcdowell3894]

Dec. 2: Loops this 4 year old song at work for hours Dec. 3: OMFG

[@aknopf8173]

Wait?! What?! Back Pocket is 4 years old? Also: What do your coworkers say about you bobbing your head at work all day?

[@tlanthony82]

@@aknopf8173 and is his neck sore? Especially bobbing like Dean Dart does

[@michaelmcculloch5957]

So many incredible singers songwriters, solo and together, vulf and friends are actually one of the greatest group of musicians I've ever found. Been a fan 8 years now and I still love every single track. ❤

[@chegadesuade]

This is the first Vulfpeck performance I've seen or heard, and I'm an instant fan!!

[@rickfobes5386]

Outstanding...Talk about a tight, versatile band....Goodness!!!

[@DannySullivanMusic]

They rule!

[@Hennu_TRM]

Joe Dart on the "Are you gonna be." and on the Joe Dart bass.

[@jrjubach]

One of the most talented group of musicians in the world.

[@primtones]

2:08 For a bit there I wondered why Theo was talking to monosodium glutamate.

[@garyfoster1020]

Can we agree that while all the people in and associated with this group are fabulous.... THEO IS BAE!!!

[@ying_verse]

i still can't believe the audience managed to consistently maintain a 3 part harmony

[@lumo]

Theo playing that smooth slide-funk guitar while singing the verse is still blowing my mind while he's already singing and playing towards the bloody solo..

[@bassweapon]

3:10 on repeat for the rest of my life

[@FrozenBoobies]

fukk yesss

[@thaddaeuspremkumar3560]

samee

[@Phoebedumplings]

I just love it when music so damned complex and funky at the same time, these guys are ridiculously good

[@brenna6460]

I love how you can hear theo smile when he sings

[@GraceKellyMusic]

wowowowowow. speechless. and Theo dude.... insane!

[@M4C3W1]

Yoooo it’s grace kelley, ur such great sax player!

[@martijnverwoerd8439]

Love everything about it, but that guitar solo from Theo....killing it!

[@jackbaker9404]

Drove from Worcester MA to Saratoga Springs to pick up my girlfriend, drove to Albany to catch a bus to NYC, saw the god tier show, and slept on the floor of my friends dorm. Worth every god damn penny.

[@thomedinger5860]

I wish this had Theo's hilarious introduction for their fictional up-and-coming a capella group Peckapella : "Thank you so much. First of all I just want to thank Vulfpeck for having us out tonight. Huge opportunity for us... We've been buildin' our KZbin for the last couple years, and we're just thrilled to have this first opportunity to play live. couldn't be happier to have it at the the worlds greatest arena...". Also, Theo's vocals were unreal in this one. Sweet Jesus. #Peckapella4ever

[@wafus101]

4:55 that’s incredible. How can you possibly not love that?

[@landaurelieys1367]

it's the climax of the song, the Antwaun's "ohoh yeah" magnifies it. I adore this moment.

[@TobiasRobertson]

I got fucking chills. All over my body. And tears in my eyes. Following this band to see them getting to this level is just so crazy and I feel genuinely proud of the boys. So happy.

[@theboyfromcanada]

Beautiful.

[@pennyl8006]

i love how some artists have the crowd sing part of the song and whatnot, but vulf is like heck nah, y'all are gonna sing a three part harmony, kay??

[@cocacraesh]

I have never before heard a clarinette scream with the same intensity as a trumpet - these guys are insane!

[@stephanierose5394]

This was the first concert I've been to at MSG and one of the few concerts I've ever been to. It was a blast! Getting to see Vulf live was one of the best experiences of this year by far! 😄

[@trufflefunk]

I bet this didn't make anyone else ugly cry....jesus I have too much I'm working through. Vulfpeck...you don't know how special you are.

[@jamosensei]

The only thing that would match this epicness would be a well-earned Tiny Desk Concert!!!

[@Zanthorr]

I've never been more hyped while watching a clarinet trio!