DIRTY LOOPS & CORY WONG - THRILLER | REACTION

[@Aurora-cv5to]

First performance of theirs I heard was Work Shit Out. I sat there, butt in seat and listened for at least a dozen times, back to back. Mind blown. Bass and drums were hardly on my radar before them. Sure, Larnell Lewis in Snarky Puppy, but other than that? Not really. Now I'm obsessed. Jonah is amazing on keys, amazing on vocals, but Henrik and Aron have me RIVETED to the screen, earphones on, obsessed. All three of them are just outrageous. I'm 70. I've listened to a lot of music through the years. Nothing remotely like this. They are so sure-footed; their chops are amazing but their ears are even better. It's not just that they are ABLE to do the impossible, but they know what to reach for. Art happens when they get together.

[@realbser1956]

Great comment Aurora. We’re of the same age and this band is a revelation. 😃

[@fiddlestix3025]

Love that comment, Aurora. Yes!!

[@TheSeeking2know]

Love your comments from your experienced perspective.

[@stephaniebrooks2398]

EXACTLY what I said! 61 here. Haven't heard anything through MY years like these three masterful musicians. Art indeed! (And I'm a EWF and Chicago fan) Gives me hope that music is arriving back on the scene because it's been missing for the past decade or so!

[@TheSeeking2know]

@@stephaniebrooks2398 Young gifted musicians and popular music composers who can bring more complex and interesting elements back to popular music.

[@JamilaGomez82]

“This might be medicine.” IT IS, BRUH!!! They don’t bring anything but joy. Instant mood boosters. I hope y’all feel better!

[@mittsilly7686]

Instant mood boosters all day long!

[@miff227]

Truth

[@andersgranstrom7128]

Dirty Loops Sweden loves that you´re loving it! Thank you! 🙂More, please?

[@zenf1sh]

The drummer turned this into a shuffle. I like it. Top notch.

[@grenouillerjeanette777]

That’s right, that bass player feeds the needs of the drummer 🎉 Love these guys. Listening to them is liking going on an odyssey 🎉🎉

[@alexreid4131]

As a drummer I love how much love you give our boy. The singer and bassist are elite level but Aaron is sometimes overlooked. He’s amazing.

[@fiddlestix3025]

“They all can smile if they want to” 😅 Yes sir!! Jonah once spoke about the fun and joy they’re having when playing together, and that it is key for him in playing/singing with Dirty Loops :) It’s just so unfair when people play at that level and still can smile - ok it’s not a live performance but still…. Actually (and I haven’t yet read all the other comments yet, so might be doubling up there) but it was filmed and recorded on two different continents. The Loops in Europe and Cory and his horns in the US. They bought the same carpet, lighting etc., and then Aron, the drummer, edited the footage together :) they’d never met in person. Even the Loops did a lot of their thing via phone cause of lockdown at the time. Just crazy…. I totally agree that this version of Thriller is something new and unique, and to me feels so much more light and happy (apart from that crazy middle section) than the original, a totally different vibe. Maybe it’s that damned 12/8 shuffle groove 😊 I loved that reaction from both of you and how you both broke it down, super interesting to hear. Your smiles said it all ☺️ That thing about good bassists supporting their drummers in this way makes absolute sense. And I feel Aron and Henrik are the perfect drum n bass team :) A tiny bit unfortunate that we can’t hear your comments whilst the music is playing, but still it was gold. And it could’ve well been some kind of medicine for you. For me they always are, 100%! “Follow The Light” is another nasty one from the same collaboration between Dirty Loops and Cory Wong. It’ll make you feel back on top of the world again 😉🔥👍🔥 Looking forward to it!

[@fiddlestix3025]

“Follow The Light”, Dirty Loops and Cory Wong: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4allKuBnrhoa5I 🔥👍🔥

[@youngbrandonc.ondrums6950]

mix of micheal jackson and stevie wonder

[@hackapump]

To take one of the most iconic 4/4 dance bangers and force it into 12/8... It shouldn't be possible, at least not in a way that sounds so good. And especially not so seemingly effortlessly. But let's not forget about Cory's astounding brass section - they are killing it here. I just love, love, love that brilliant arrangement they have going there in the bridge, in lieu of Vincent Price's monolog. This is almost too brilliant.

[@TruthIsNotTemporary]

Cory Wong…You dont miss a trick 👍

[@MidwesternCornbilly]

Cory Wong is the touring guitarist for the amazing funk band Vulfpeck. The bassist for Vulfpeck, Joe Dart, is arguably one of the premier bass players of the current new generation of great musicians.

[@emptybraincase4181]

that is why i love loops. a changeup in bass lets me appreciate the rest more. and find someone else i will like.

[@hackapump]

I think it's Vulfpeck though.

[@MidwesternCornbilly]

It is yet another unforgettable spelling error I definitely didn't catch...Thanks

[@BackLooking]

I think the last time I was so excited about a band was about 30 years ago when I started to discover the music of Genesis and Yes. Dirty Loops is obviously a different genre but I love it. Those guys are virtuosos on their instruments, they have great energy and they groove like crazy. They can play a pop song that is very listenable for everyone and make it a challenge for musicians because it´s not easy to play like that at all.

[@TheSeeking2know]

Exactly!

[@GenXDaddyO]

Groove is locked up tight like a bank vault.

[@fiddlestix3025]

Yeah, Paul, well said 😉 Aron and Henrik’s are groove and pocket masters…

[@bjornbear6856]

It's a cool video shot in two parts. DL shot the the first part in Stockholm, Sweden. Cory and his crew shot their part over in America.

[@realbser1956]

Great reaction guys. Pays homage to MJ while at the same time giving it their own unique DL spin. Cory and that brass section just slay it. I see many more DL reactions in your future. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@kenrich4312]

These 2 bands are doing this in 2 different countries! They are over 4500 miles apart. The mix is as astonishing as the performances.

[@garygraham2513]

As a frustrated wood chopper myself, I can see in your eyes what I'm sure is in my eyes when I listen to these cats. Aaron is just over the top! If I could play like Aaron..... you know the rest, right? I have been playing for almost 60 years. I did play with Jock Bartley (Firefall) in his early days, but was Not at the level that HE achieved. My only claim to fame. Lol

[@fiddlestix3025]

Yeah Aron’s a beast! I’m not a drummer but have endless appreciation for his chops and fills, and his general playing in the pocket and driving the band - just can’t get enough of his playing 🔥 I’m glad too that he gets some appreciation from people like you 👍 “Work Shit Out” is one of my favourites ☺️

[@michelefaucher4180]

These guys are the best 👌

[@j1974f]

Great reaction! That was soooo goood!

[@larrybrantley3770]

Great cover! I am definitely impressed!

[@badm0t0rf1nger]

"God... they're dangerous" Indeed!! Elite musicians for sure. Dirty Loops is what happens when all 3 of the genius virtuosos in that year's intake to the national music academy become friends & make music together! And Cory Wong can not only play that guitar, but put together a *killer* brass section. There needed to be genius in the room when someone says "how about swinging Thriller in a super funky 12/8 with a movie overture interlude".... I can almost hear them giggling & grabbing instruments to start work!! #CrazyTalent :)

[@TornetSvensson]

Awesome / regards Sweden

[@Bigfarmer8]

Amazing how much he sounds like Stevie. So happy I subscribed to your channel to come across things I otherwise would not have known.

[@fiddlestix3025]

Yes, a lot of Stevie in there, right? 😊 I hope there’ll be a lot more Dirty Loops coming on this channel, they’re just out of this world 🔥

[@stefanandersson2402]

Their happiness comes with the freedom one may feel when you really have mastered and are in controll of your instrument. They have earned it, they have studied music for many years. To experience more of their happiness and joy you should read those credits (perhaps in your own time) because some of their comments will make you smile. Those guys have a great sense of humour.

[@birger4788]

Another great reaction, and I’ve been wanting to say this earlier: the way you do it is just the best! I mean, silencing your voices during playing the video, not too many breaks and still you get to tell us everything important. Such a joy just the way you do these reactions.

[@robote7679]

If you are going to cover an iconic classic this is how you do it. Respectful to the original but they also made it theirs. Their energy is always so good! Just to add another level to their amazing abilities. When this song was recorded Cory and Company were in Minneapolis while Dirty Loops recorded in Sweden. As of this recording none of them had ever met in person. Just so you know these guy have a very unique sense of humor and they often put fun comments in the credits at the end. Hope you're feeling better soon. I'd recommend liquids, sleep and react to "Follow the Light." Features a Henrik bass solo that is out of this world.

[@SkylineBilip]

The snare is so tight in this track

[@78hickz]

Great reaction! Keep em coming! 👍🏻❤️🥳

[@acmorse8922]

PLEASE PLEASE react to JACOB COLLIER's arrangement of "All Night Long" won the GRAMMY and includes TAKE SIX and THE METROPOLE ORKESTRA

[@JamilaGomez82]

I second this request.

[@fiddlestix3025]

It’s dope dope dope! I’ll get to hear Jacob live this year and can’t wait!! How I’d love to hear the Loops live as well…. One day 👍

[@ExclusivelyReclusive1]

Ofc they have to do Thriller, Their management is Quincy Jones :)

[@chrisk7652]

Great to see another get pulled into this great group.... Subbed!! I recommend the group Vulfpeck, whom Cory Wong is a member.... Amazing funk with another banging bassist!!! Dean town or the song named "Cory wong" is a great place to start...

[@ThumperKJFK]

😮👍👍🔥🔥

[@whiteeyesclosed]

guys your transitions between video a your reaction is the best and have seen... well doene !!

[@AssetInvesting]

'Arch Echo' - LEONESSA. You like 'whole new level?' A very different 'badass' drummer and a great band. You're welcome!

[@johnpegg6771]

PS:~ You have been Loopified!!

[@marcusjaybrode2129]

They changed the time signature from 4/4 to 12/8, making it a sort of blues shuffle.

[@user-hg2dn7hn5o]

I like the shades on towards the end giving homage to Steve wonder did you guys see and hear it 😝 nicely done 😎

[@rherlitz]

Love it! Keep going with DL!!!

[@tom9188]

Y'all need to check out Here Come The Mummies. An amazing anonymous funk band, 9 piece, 5 part harmonies, great horn section. They dress as mummies because they are recording artists and due to contract agreements can't record or perform outside of that agreement. Bump, Leaving it up to you, Booty, Never grow old, Pants....some great stuff...check 'em out

[@milesdust3465]

Check out "The way she walks" that is almost ten years old. It will blow your heads off.

[@leobell3502]

It's called a "Shuffle" and it's in 4/4. Le😎 Percussionist/Drummer San Francisco, Califusa

[@stevestone07]

1 min 55 secs!! BLESS YOU! :) x

[@dougthePogingguitarist]

can you do a reaction to Brand New Morning by Bob Seger

[@danielstromberg7260]

Tnx for a great reaction, as a drummer i know how you feel when Aron does his thing on his drums, magic. You have to react to DL “work shit out” there Aaron goes ballistic ⚡️

[@robote7679]

Check the Wilburn reactions catalog. They reacted to "Work Shit Out" about two weeks ago.

[@halcyo]

People hardly notice that they're basically mashing up the FEEL of "The Way You Make Me Feel" with "Thriller".

[@fiddlestix3025]

It’s a great groove, right? Love it >3

[@afatasidylan]

check out bitten by the kitten - dirty loops bassist and drummer playing some pretty cool stuff

[@Matthewrents]

Fun fact, Dirty Loops and Cory Wong's group are not in the same room. They are in different studios!

[@milesdust3465]

Different continents.😊

[@skipwilliam5639]

great reaction :)

[@IrenESorius]

🔥❤‍🔥🥰❤‍🔥🔥

[@johnnyjohansson143]

Tnx for a great reaction😀,You have to react to DL " world on fire " 💥💥💥💥

[@fiddlestix3025]

Yes! 🔥

[@chefmike5192]

Ok guys we need a new cover, what about "Thriller" ? You mean the title track to the best selling album of all time "Thriller" ? Oh and we'll record it in two parts on different continents and mix it together...... Sure we got this.

[@outofthebox7122]

You should react to “grey street” by Dave matthews band. Particularly live at the gorge in 2002.

[@jefferyburton4557]

😀love your comment: "this drummer is disrespectful" hahaha They're ALL disrespectful

[@michaelpadilla5448]

Next To You Dirty Loops will blow your mind again

[@SockerConny80]

As a fellow drummer I would love your opinion on Richard Spaven's style of drumming. If you haven't heard him yet I recommend you listen to his song "The self" ft Jordan Rakei or any of the meinl videos.

[@charlyhrs]

so when are you going to do the other hit song off of this called Follow the Light????

[@ramblercat7909]

New to the channel love the reaction videos...was wondering if you've reacted to any tool songs?

[@AmbassadorJenks7086]

Did you catch the clap every 4th bar?

[@johnpegg6771]

Hey Wilburn. ALWAYS play the credits. A funny or two lurks within. Just sayin'

[@kimeklund8880]

I Think u would like Chris Kläffors

[@da9pauly]

I thought this was a parody like they were going to Change the lyrics and say Jessie smollett was out in the darkness or something…

[@AmbassadorJenks7086]

Don't it just SUCK that they are sogood!

[@franckmedina3346]

Group sweden,product Quincy Jones

[@ILLGOOD]

Man... I felt just like you until I got a feel of the groove. lol, I listened a few times and I am hooked. Let me tell you about me. I am from GARY, INDIANA, and Mike and I went to the same grad school. I used to look in their window when their dad had them practicing. He ran off my miniature butt and I didn't do that again. I went on and did 29 years in the Army and became an SGM. I still have contact with the brothers and we listened to this via Skype, and we became emotional. I got to myself and my eyes began to sweat because Mike touched this band to re-create this. They let M.J. know they LOVE him and produced their VERSION of "THRILLER" and its pure creativity. LOVE YOU M.J. old friend. (sniff)

[@allendixon7700]

There's a group called the Confederate railroad they got a song called the trashy side trashy trash TRASHY it's HY trashy side by the Confederate railroad cause I like my women just a little bit I'll not try as she sighed