VULFPECK /// Beastly

VULFPECK /// Beastly
buy on bandcamp → vulfpeck.bandcamp.com
Jack Stratton - composer, rhodes, mastering, video
Theo Katzman - drums
Woody Goss - percussion
Joe Dart - fender bass
Jake Birch - engineer, mixing
Nick Nagurka - engineer, tape-op
Pat Wakefield - camera, dp
Eric Lapointe - camera
Eleanor Schmitt - camera

[@krispyfi]

The restraint shown by cowbell guy is inspiring. "This is just the right amount of cowbell."

[@james2529]

no, needs moar cowbell

[@dansaunders1655]

WOODY GOSS ON THE SUFFICIENT COWBELL

[@adrien5834]

@@dansaunders1655 The adequate cowbell?

[@dansaunders1655]

@@adrien5834 yeah, the cowbell that fulfils the cowbell quota

[@adrien5834]

@@dansaunders1655 the orthodox amount of cowbell

[@sockleg]

Incredible ghost notes. I'm talking, of course, about the cowbell player.

[@SamAndrew27]

Lolllll, you win

[@emmywillow6599]

SockLeg Woody Gods man. Legendary on the cowbell.

[@republicson]

Nobody plays air cowbell better than that guy

[@dannnmerkle7930]

IT'S OK. Really how many people can keep up with these folks.

[@natemcgraw4220]

@@dannnmerkle7930 I mean.... the cowbell player can. Hes one of the only 4 members in the band.

[@dougdomes3986]

I didnt recognize dart till he started moving his neck

[@user-tr8kr1jd2o]

He’s really playing two instruments

[@Blitterbug]

IKR? And no shades!! I finally know what he looks like...

[@beenis08]

No shades lol, i thought it was an entirely different dude.

[@mford9029]

Signature neck

[@MRPiki-js4jg]

he was 19 here so you know he looked a lot different

[@BenRobinson1974]

took me 6 years of practice, but I think I've finally nailed that cowbell part

[@ds9624322]

no sht

[@vooveks]

_Major label talent scout_ - "Look, we just LOVE what you're doing, but we think you could work much better as a solo act. These guys are holding you back, to be honest. How would you feel about a 3 album deal?" _Cowbell guy_ - "That's how I've always felt. Let's do this"

[@itaymishaan9596]

dont do woody like that

[@ProudFilthyCasual]

The moment when cowbell guy wrote almost all of the music and started the band.

[@slimeypiston574]

"My pleasure let's rock"

[@jcdyer3]

Everyone's talking about the cowbell, but you've never seen a drummer work the entire drumstick like Theo Katzman on that hi-hat.

[@MisterBigBlunts]

It's funny how as you go back to their earlier videos the video quality is LESS grainy.

[@metallsnubben]

Vulfpeck - the Benjamin Button of faux german late 20th century rhythm section style bands also the only faux german late 20th century rhythm section style band

[@ActionJotaPe]

But their audio quality gets worse when you go to their older videos

[@LaurensHouweling]

@@displaychicken nah they're probably avoiding you cause you're a douche

[@ischmidt]

@@displaychicken Your neighbors just need to understand the Gospel of Joe Dart.

[@displaychicken]

Laurens Houweling thank you for the kind words.

[@ckurtis4236]

Man that guy on cowbells is laying down the shit... now if lunchbox on bass would just stop slacking

[@Spenjbob101]

lunchbox Hahah

[@jjhassy]

C Kurtis lunchbox?

[@tophergrallison]

talk shit post riff

[@omnipotentdancinglordling]

C Kurtis she the fuck up loser

[@SwogFrog]

Billy Popfinger lol he’s obviously joking

[@edburns00]

According to Woody Goss, from his interview on Leo Sidran's Third Story Podcast, this is Woody's first ever performance with Vulfpeck. Somehow he moved from cowbell to piano, later on.

[@ChrisKogos]

jacksfilms is really good at drums

[@the1andonlydrmixxel]

*OH MY GOOOOOOO-*

[@leemsvg]

CHRIS WASSUP

[@zacharyoberdier1654]

CHRIS HELLO

[@teuast]

never mind jacksfilms on drums, what about pre-drugs pete davidson on bass?

[@procerus3654]

lmao even his forehead is on point like jack

[@Kate-ul4bb]

the shy smile that joe gives the rest of the band at 4:26 after he shredded like no tomorrow is insane. msg only 8 years later. bonkers.

[@edstervedster]

2:18 is the exact moment Joe Dart lost control of his neck muscles and the funk took over

[@dansaunders1655]

It's all been uphill from there

[@rorygiambalvo2955]

Jack's sportsmanship is amazing. He knows what he's doing when he plays, but he puts an equal amount of zeal in cheering on his band mates and just jamming to what they're playing. It's so much fun to watch.

[@Joshualbatross]

Daaamn, Mr. Dart got that Fender squawkin'!!! His style is so classic, one could even say minimalist, but his finesse is what makes it unforgettable. That dude was born to play the funky bass.

[@lptomtom]

Joshualbatross Squier, actually!

[@davidpeters44]

The best players know exactly when not to play.

[@LucasJRice]

@@davidpeters44even when the song is about you… the song isn’t about you.

[@weareewancameron]

pocket so deep i lost my wallet

[@robserica]

ahahaha great one!

[@germainizydorczyk44]

Did you check your back pocket?

[@aps13]

ahahaha :D

[@ralanbek95]

Sure can hold a groove tho

[@christianholzel560]

🤣🤣🤣

[@actuallyasriel]

Q: who's your favourite bassist and why is it joe dart? A: beastly

[@sarahbornhorst1915]

Asriel809 and Dean Town, holy shit lol.

[@actuallyasriel]

YESSS Dean Town too

[@RohanBahadur]

Sky mall

[@crandall2190]

How about Michael League of Snarky Puppy?

[@andybouffard8204]

crandall2190 wrong answer

[@LuMartinelli]

Depressing trivia: Joe was 19 when this came out.

[@mafirasyaharani7836]

why was it depressing tho

[@MegamanGaming]

@@mafirasyaharani7836 Because he is 83 now.

[@mafirasyaharani7836]

@@MegamanGaming what? I don't get it

[@allstars617]

@@mafirasyaharani7836 sigh

[@robertoalberdiantolin7594]

...and his convulsive syndrome on his neck was starting to develop.

[@tj.mcmaster]

It’s funny how Woody is the only one whose look hasn’t really changed

[@TedHendershot]

the sped up solo from 4:30 is how joe dart plays this solo live now. incredible

[@weoutchea3982]

4:08-4:11 name a more important moment in music history. I’ll wait.

[@hardluckmk.52]

We Outchea i still can’t find one

[@harnafeldeapex7316]

Ozzy eatinga bat

[@MegaMarcin98]

only thing i can think of is 'Grug's Symphony 1: Rock go UGG, Stick go CRAK' for his first album 'Queens of the Stone Age'

[@evanhansen5064]

the yo in dean town

[@teadat]

@@evanhansen5064 or what about the "ah" in Cory Wong?

[@hpaikin]

YOU ARE THE BAND I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR!!!!!! exactly what we need more of these days. thanks for bringing back the funk.

[@nathanielsaxe3049]

Hank Parker Also, Snarky Puppy deserves a mention

[@hpaikin]

Agreed!

[@gabedubois3580]

Yes. These funky sings are pure gold

[@reinodjanghardt8604]

It makes me upset. I love this band, but I’ve spent my entire 20 life cycle so far trying to find people who want to do something similar, to no avail. Not one single musician I encountered wants to do anything interesting. I’ve been playing my ass off since I was born. I’m not good at anything else. I do it cause I love to play, I don’t care if I get popular. Everyone told me I was doing the right thing growing up. I was hailed as a “genius”. I hate it, because now that I’m an adult everyone expects me to get a 9 to 5. I’ve had many 9 to 5s. I was the youngest person in my neighborhood with a job. I hate being employed by a company tho. Every time I try to get my life “in shape” it means I have to give up music. But I hate the way that feels, and then everyone’s like “noooo stay with your music!” so I always go back to just playing. But then I’m broke, homeless, & I scare people. People think I’m insane. And then they start going “you need to be more responsible”.

[@ralphlaurencelopezdeleon3539]

Because of Fender bass, i am now saving enough to buy a Joe Dart

[@Gorillaswaggmonkey]

every time the bass takes a solo it reminds me of when pacman eats a special ball

[@kctipton]

Power up!

[@eabof311]

THIS!!!

[@spencergellsworth]

go home, KZbin; this is the best comment; it's all downhill from here

[@skierpage]

3:12 Joe nails all four ghosts and the melon fruit for 3000 points.

[@ScantaniouslyCombust]

4:30 is the band playing in real time, the first part of the video is slowed down for us mortals

[@Danielblco0]

So funky i grew an afro

[@nickoga2112]

lawl

[@MrMixolydian7]

I already had an afro, so after one listening, I magically developed a Jeri curl...going shopping for new shirts today, as the shirt I was wearing has drip juice stains on the back. Music was so funky that even the shirts in my closet got drip juice stains, b/c of the level of funkiness. The struggle is real...funk doing some strange thangs out here.

[@Pyriscent]

So groovy... that the ants in my room ate my food... to the beat.

[@iztokmajcen897]

So this might be a cure for baldness?

[@metrocammell1]

What ??

[@DoperThanCerealBlog]

I just love how unpretentious and chill these guys are. Great vibes. Everyone has their turn to shine as a musician, no attitude just pure jammin and soul

[@benjamincarney9875]

4:08 Jack suffocating in all the funk

[@daysialvarez7918]

I dont even know how I discovered these guys but holy crap am I glad I did

[@Krabadaque]

I was recommended them by a friend (music colleague).

[@LunarySSF2]

me neither, I did not know they existed at all and nobody told me it just spawned on next to a youtube video

[@russellzauner]

Got mine on a weird pandora channel i made up - this appeared and i was like that's pretty fuckin cool so let's do more. it does help a bit with stress, i can tell you whut

[@PiwaiGee]

Saw the fearless flyers video in my facebook feed, couldn't believe it was a 2018 band, then I went on youtube to check more FF videos, and now I live on the vulfpeck youtube page.

[@investigate3_11]

Someone on 4chan replied with a link to "Funky Duck" when I asked for a catchy track or something. Been in love ever since.

[@UmVtCg]

Damn, I've discovered this band yesterday, at least 9 years too late

[@lazyeejay]

You and me both dude, in this case though very much better late than never.

[@jackie_treehorn2736]

Same

[@christianboesch3459]

Same here! Discovered them over the fall this year.

[@ylime74]

it's never too late if you've discovered them

[@soniadownie8749]

Same

[@elliott2713]

A Bass A Bass A+

[@TheHappyLeperBeaver]

solid structure isnt it

[@Hennu_TRM]

So it's gotta be: A BASS A BASS A Bridge A BASS A Bridge I actually think it's so cool that they show this even just for a second. They obviously know the parts, but it's good to have a form chart to keep track of where you're going.

[@SamuelBaker21]

The absolute talent that this video portrays is unbelievable - Jack with his claps, Joe with his wet fingers, and Theo actually smashing the drums. Can't forget about Woody and his ghost notes. Awesome

[@zasdercom662]

I thought I was safe, but scrambled my eggs right out of the bowl listening to these cats...if this is the shape of Jazz to come, count me in... super energy...Kudos.

[@klarstrup]

Woody is the only one who didn't thoroughly redo his musician persona aesthetic after this video lmao

[@meanmrmusician9469]

"Joe Dart with a buzz cut isn't real and can't hurt you." Joe Dart with a buzz cut:

[@cuteygirlpie]

I have a fever and the only prescription is more cowbell.

[@oceanradiostation3146]

There is permanent tension, that he'll finally hit this cowbell :D

[@brianmcadams2130]

that bassline was smoother than a baby's bottom.

[@gameonegreg]

Brian McAdams even smoother than the inside

[@slayridah]

@@gameonegreg 😳

[@fuumax7969]

@@gameonegreg yes officer this comment right here

[@funkybrekfst]

Love Theo's faces whenever he plays music. He's so into it, I love it.

[@spurts]

I know my bassists from the Jazz greats, heavy metal speed bassists and lots of funk legends. Joe is just simply the best bass player I have ever seen.

[@edwardcphipps]

The music makes me feel like i just bought some new kicks and I'm strutting down high street looking smelling feel in like a million bucks

[@RealDjMarkuZ]

So smooth, so cool, is like a vanilla milkshake for the senses 🎹🎸📻

[@huckleberri5250]

Like that scene in Spider-Man 3 but hopefully less cringey

[@Thierce]

dude on cowbells is epic

[@Thierce]

***** link?

[@Thierce]

***** thanks!

[@labluecarpet]

yeah! watch this song called Barbara, the same situation xD

[@sockleg]

plays like 1 note for every 10 ghost strokes

[@amber.mp4]

LoupiTheMightyCucco WOODY TFW

[@rafetizer]

I love how all their videos are just them jamming.

[@alexandervang6064]

Dude, how is the bassist getting that tone? GAH! It's so smooth.

[@especiallyleavish]

flatwounds and a tonne of Compression

[@alexandervang6064]

I've been using some compression on the bass and it really does make the tone a bit beastly.

[@Gormit]

Alexander Vang the bass looks like it has a jazzbass pickup near the bridge but it is a foam mute!

[@Common211]

i thought he said he used roundwounds

[@especiallyleavish]

He does in skymall, but these are flats

[@jonmcgraw197]

if you are still here watching in 2021, you are the kind of people I want in my life! 😁

[@DannySullivanMusic]

This guy is!

[@arrebatoensemble]

Aweeesomme!! Check out their other vids too... the cowbell player is an ace Rhodes player... and the drummer plays guitar... and the Rhodes player is the drummer... and they still groove as good as that

[@johnniet007b]

I could, can, and do sit around watching Vulf videos for hours. You guys are better than anything on television. Please post daily.

[@amber.mp4]

Are you good at bass? 1:03

[@markvenuto9383]

not gonna lie, this got a lol out of me

[@Lewis137]

Me too!

[@DraxonTehWarrior]

jayhrod26 No.

[@lllflea98lll]

lmao

[@Fabformcatering]

Meh....he’s OK I suppose.

[@wv2100]

These guys are cool in such a weird way...

[@Squeaky300]

you really need to get out more

[@Hennu_TRM]

These guys are weird in such a cool way...

[@ericbriglia2869]

It's called... Funky ;)

[@SwogFrog]

Squeaky300 Are you saying these guys arent cool or that thinking theyre cool in a weird way is dumb?

[@channelbrown5171]

Will Jamerson 😍😍

[@DavisSchulz]

😍

[@juergenbernhard5442]

@Davis Schulz: You too do amazing work (got to know you through Marti Fischer and Fewjar)

[@Ash_Hudson]

But really??! WHAT is that bass doing that's making my face all ugly right now? God damn...

[@RM-gm7lu]

+Jason Johnson hahaha scrunching it up.

[@ubermedic8]

+Ash Hudson 1:03

[@Inimoulleb]

+Ash Hudson It is emitting mass amounts of funk at such a level that induces face melting.

[@Ash_Hudson]

Lost Sun​ My face has recovered now, but I am tempted to push that play button again

[@nickb3250]

I couldn't resist dancing at my cubicle while listening to this. Thanks for the promotion, Vulfpeck.

[@pad41153]

Best bass playing I have heard in quite a while! Love these musicians

[@HoboSex]

i really dig how tight the drummer's groove is! and that bass solo at the beginning was really articulate.

[@bonsaix]

This drummer needs more recognition, He killed it!!

[@absoluteunit8628]

Theo gets all the attention

[@solidgroundmusic]

for all of you drummers saying to yourself, "man, i'm just as good as that guy" you don't get it.

[@RyneMurray23]

This is one of my favorite grooves of theirs. I also love theo's drumming style.

[@trangofast9692]

Not too often now a days a band can write so many songs around a good bass line and bassist.

[@metrocammell1]

Vulfpeck make me feel glad I'm alive, and in these dark times that's sayin' something !

[@Lumby1]

They all make it look so damned easy to make wonderful music together. Genius.

[@malagor3044]

This is just really pleasing to the ears and really smooth to listen to.

[@lizardgecko]

Finally a band that understands that the bass is something great.

[@Neclipse666]

I work out in Ann Arbor where these guys are from and I gotta say, this song feels like the soundtrack to the city.

[@JJBradley-mn2zz]

Holy crap!!! I can see Joe's eyes!!!

[@dustinaleksiuk37]

I just discovered these people and now I'm supposed to get work done.

[@djpaulduffy]

Wow, this just turned my day on it's head. Smiles all round!

[@Onizukore]

god, i love these guys

[@DannySullivanMusic]

They rule!

[@themarketbrothers]

We need more music like this in the world. Fantastic grooves.

[@bored1980]

The bass playing put chills down my spine. Raw, heady, superb.

[@jorgeparedesaponte4045]

The sound of the fender rhodes is so exquisite and sexy!!

[@beatboxlanguage]

Lyrics: go JOE! *inaudible* what?!?! a A AY

[@maxm740]

I just love how Joe plays this amazing main riff between those fills...

[@mattysheppy1193]

You guys are the best. Seriously a pleasure to behold

[@hirdy161]

Gonna recommend this music to all my porn director friends.

[@SpectorBassistSD]

While you're at it, tell them Nickelback is real metal.

[@kristianfodor3245]

honestly. this IS porn music. too awesome

[@SpaceGhost999]

SpectorBassistSD Nickleback is SO metal dude. Just ask Skwisgaar about doughs dildos.

[@tomrochester7381]

This could only be said by someone who hasn't watched porn in 40 years.

[@hirdy161]

Tom Rochester No, they just don't make them like they used to. All about the bush my friend. It's comforting to know you're banging a mammal and not a reptile, know what I'm saying?

[@SpaceGhost999]

50 people are mad because they are deaf and will never know the joy's of this soulful song.

[@AJP9585]

I thank my stars I found these guys back in the day. Breathed fresh air into the funk genre.

[@ecbfilms001]

This is far from my favourite Vulf song but I'm consistently watching the video because seeing Stratton get excited fills my heart

[@ashuraha]

In these troubled times, only Joe can save us.

[@davidkelemen8947]

who wants to be batman when you can be joe dart

[@frienemies7132]

no ones !!!

[@greg311086]

I have just found these guys, and I can't get over how cool this music is! Instant fan

[@seamuscavanaugh5933]

my favorite part is how much jack is rocking with it the whole time, dude is hopping around in excitement

[@ConSMills]

Someone call Nick Cage cause those sideburns are a national treasure

[@danktank9971]

Holy shit! How did I not know about this?

[@dont.be.evil.]

Comrad Will Just said the exact same thing

[@LonestarPaul]

I have no idea how I never found you guys out any earlier... you are brilliant. There is SO MUCH GROOVE in this stuff, it's crazy, I'm smiling ear to ear. Please keep it up :)

[@alibuw2828]

I now have a new favorite band! Vulfpeck you guys are awesome.

[@ProudFilthyCasual]

Everyone talking about bass and I can't keep my mouth closed due to that drummer being so fucking in the pocket.

[@MrGunwitch]

Pure gold!

[@DannySullivanMusic]

Agreed! ✅

[@BennettBogan]

my favorite part about this is the keyboardist is just as hype over Joe Dart's playing that he stands and just starts clapping and moving his body in awe. He wants the sexy funk as much as we do.

[@geozilla7421]

Simply a piece of art.

[@bellchattin]

Man, that's dedication to play it again, 50x faster just for a end card

[@francissturner4385]

Joe had one hell of a glow up since this video lmao.

[@purpleclouds2240]

definitely AHAHA

[@Calicultured]

Joe: Pre Neck Spasms.

[@TheVideoGameClubLLC]

you guys are absolutely AMAZING. keep it up

[@RobertWadlow292]

1:44 I still to this day can't play that bassline. Joe Dart is unreal

[@kaustik185]

clearly heard joe miss a note at 5:06

[@Dlogreen]

haha, JUST realized what you did.... nice

[@guitarsinger7382]

don´t worry,he is still alive!

[@aftershock2013]

I am such an idiot. I even went to go check because I didn't catch the joke and didn't realise the song ended at 5:05

[@russellzauner]

I get the joke, but still if he's not using a note then it's likely missing him and pretty eager to get back in the game. But NO! Those are the most important notes. The ones you don't play. You have to play some. But if you get to choose...I would keep the best ones to myself too, and try to keep a straight face about it meanwhile. Ahhh...the rare smile. DAMMIT WE WANT THOSE NOTES

[@RogersPhotographyGuilford]

Yea, I blindly fell for it too.

[@paddynofriends]

I have tickets to see these guys play in an hour but I can't stop watching these beautiful videos!

[@MarceloBlackmac]

I can' belive this. 9 years? This is history.

[@treinspore]

groovin!

[@desmorga6757]

Really reminds me of The Meters, what a sound!

[@Klosterfrau666]

Today I struck gold! Im in heaven. Glad to be here.

[@iniini77]

just discovered your band guys and youre giving me a great fun this sleepless midnight