Wait til you find out the drummer learnt most of the parts for this album recording on the PLANE journey from the US to the Netherlands. All phenomenal musicians here - Larnell Lewis on drums, Cory Henry on keys, Lettieri on guitar.
I'm an old musician, my son introduced me to this, the most enjoyable, complete and memorable musical moment in a very long time. I love sharing the experience of this peerless performance.
I've always had so much respect for key players who can do that. Another of my favorite players is a young girl (I think she is 17 or 18 now, I can't remember) called "Domi" and she is un-freaking-believable. She might not be to the level of Cory Henry yet, but she doesn't need to be. Her style is also very different, too. She plays with another kid who is even a year or two younger than she is called "J.D. Beck" and he's already ridiculously good drummer. I highly recommend looking up those two if you haven't already. They just did a set on the "Zildjian Live" series which, by the way, needs to be at the top of your list right now if you haven't been watching them yet. Larnell Lewis did a set on the series last summer and OMG he is a beast. The house band for the series was put together by Sput Searight, who is another prominent Snarky Puppy drummer, and Nate Werth, who is the incredible percussionist for Snarky Puppy.
@@ItsTakeingTooLong Way ahead of you, man. Louis Cole is how I found out about Domi a few years ago. She played a set with him at Berklee (I think) and it was awesome.
Actually the drummer “Larnell” actually learned the whole album on the plane ride to the recording. The recording was the first time he played any of the songs
When you see Shaun Martin, a FIVE-Grammy-winning keyboardist, loosing it over Cory Henry's keyboard solo, you KNOW that you're seeing something which is making Bernie groove in heaven!
Hi - Although this has been out for a little while, the CZcams algorithm just surfaced it for me. Here is a guitarist playing Cory Henry’s keyboard solo on electric guitar: czcams.com/video/SgPh3GdoISI/video.html
The worst thing about Lingus is that you can never hear it again for the first time. It’s beautiful and stunning to watch it all come together the way it did.
It's like the first time she told me " I love you" and my mind was blown. The second time she told me she loved me, I'm like " Yah...I know. let's go get something to eat"
I disagree. Hang with me, I know this will likely get flack. As someone who partakes in thc from time to time. Listening to this sober is mind blowing, THEN listening to this under the influence of THC will melt you into the carpet completely confused as what your existence means. It will take you to another realm. It's amazing.
The look on a person's face when they watch Cory play this solo for the first time is PRICELESS Edit: pls go watch Larnell's Rejoice, One Note Samba, what about me live versions, flood live versions, the city lights, and other stuff. Hmu up for more in the replies and i can go all day long, because this guy is, in my opinion, a Superman amongst a species of human drummers, and you'd feel tremendous joy in discovering him for yourself.
That's why I love watching Sean Martin doing the 'ole facepalm once Cory gets going and then eventually he's like "you know what, fuck this, I can't even sit next to this guy right now" and then to goes to sit with the rest of the audience in awe of what is happening on the keyboards. I think, perhaps, my favorite thing about Snarky Puppy is how much respect each of them have for each other. Mike League constantly with the stank face during solos of other band members. The icing on the cake is that ALL OF THEM are master class musicians and they *still* can sit there in awe of what their bandmates pull out of their arse on any given night. I love it so damn much!
I can't get enough of reaction videos for Snarky Puppy. The better the musician, the better the reaction. They always start out trying to analyze things and pointing out stuff, but inevitably they just sit there slack-jawed letting the moment happen. It's so great.
@@Guitargate Yeah, but the drummer got off a flight from the US about 4 hours before these recordings, got one chance to rehearse some of the songs and played the others just winging things.
He says he learns the whole album, minus two tracks.. I'm curious which two tracks he learned ahead of time, because this is probably one of the most complex on the album...
@@Matthewrents I disagree actually. Larnell is an incredible drummer - but I think Lingus is one of the simpler songs on the album from a drums perspective. There’s only 2 main grooves in 5, plus the solo section in 4.
My favorite part of the whole song. Everyone goes bonkers over Cory's keys (and it's certainly bonkers) but I'm like yeah, but did you hear Larnell build that whole thing? Just brilliant.
@@boddaboom77 I love when you can hear Larnell giving hints to Cory that's he's ready to move on to the next progression. It's the part of jazz casual listeners just completely miss which makes it all the more special.
@@boddaboom77 Another example of him doing this (and a better one, in my opinion) is Outlier... He really matches and exchanges ideas with Bob Masterfully and I feel like it doesn't nearly get the props it deserves
16:24 "that's one of the best musical moments I have ever witnessed, in my life, hands down. Don't even know what I saw." Best definition of art I've ever heard haha
Larnell, the drummer, learned the drum track on the flight to the show. He was a fill-in drummer. That guy is UNREAL! And the chemistry between him and Corey is the perfect PH.
He's also a really cool guy. Saw them at a small festival, and they hung out the entire time listening to the other acts. Was next to him for a couple hours straight just jamming to the music. Super nice and in it for the love of it for sure.
He didnt write Cory's Solo. Give credit where credit is due. They are all musicians. Everyone added a bit of himself to it. It isnt about one person. Music is the center here
The thing that just "unties" my brain is Larnell and the horns coming in so hard and together right after Cory's solo...like they were waiting to pounce.
@@markroberts171 The "band leader" is Mike League, the bass player, and he's clearly in the shot. Snarky Puppy doesn't have a conductor/designated band leader, they cue themselves. Even if they did have a conductor like a big band, making that kind of entry that airtight is still very impressive.
As many lingus reaction videos as I’ve seen, nothing beats the moment where you go to pause the video but you hear Cory Henry come in and the video pauses you instead. Pure gold.
Every single musician on this is top notch, but they all know where they and everyone else are supposed to be sitting in the arrangement...no egos in the way. Just stellar!!
The look on this dude’s face is how all musicians look every time we hear the Lingus album cut. The greatest funk/jazz track of the 21st century thus far
I am a musician and went to school for music, and have easily seen hundreds of shows. Cory Henry is the most ridiculous musician I have ever seen in my life hands down. I have had transcendent experiences at his show. Not only is his playing out of this world but the energy that he has is next level. I have seen him jump around the stage singing and play organ and keys all night. Every time I see him or take my friends to see him everyone there says "this is the most incredible music I have seen in my life". I once even saw him do a completely improvised mind-blowing set with Isaiah Sharkey on guitar (who played with John Mayer, and Taron Lockett (who played with Prince, Snoop Dog, Willie Nelson etc.) on drums Seriously think Cory Henry could play a watermelon with his ass and make better music than most. Definitely check more of his stuff out and see him live ASAP.
Imagine being this far in your career, as clearly a talented musician in your own right, never having been introduced to Cory Henry or Larnell Lewis, and getting this as your introduction. He INSTANTLY recognizing their greatness.
I’ve spent three days now going through reactions to people seeing Cory’s solo for the first time The look of awe never fails to appear. The kid is unbelievable.
My favorite part of every Lingus reaction is the part halfway thru where people start looking up, like they're trying to see if God can explain to them what the heck is going on, only to realize that no, he's already down here, and he's on keys.
Dude, I had to stop this 3 mins in to say this, with so much darkness in the world right now your channel is bringing so much light, when a Palmisano vid drops it’s possible to take ones mind off of the madness and feel joy through the love of music. Your work is achieving soo much more than you realise... I’m so grateful that you’re here right now THANK YOU 🙏🏻 You’re an absolute legend!!!
I agree, and I’ve been steeped in it. This video gave me a mental health break for sure. It was fun to watch someone discover this tune (and video in particular) and just need out about its madness!
I laughed so hard when I started watching you watching this legendary performance... I’m just like “bro just put your guitar down”. And then you did - and watched it the way I watched it the first time and you “got” it! I have been wishing to share that moment like that with a friend and loved watching this honest reaction - thank you. I was like “if you think that’s great wait until you hear Corey’s keyboard” and your reaction was perfect.
Michael, I'm watching this at 1am and I've watched this snarky puppy recording many many many times, however watching you reacting so purely and honestly to this took me right back to my first view and reminded me of my first reaction ... awe, wonder, amazement, confusion (how can this be so good and how is it even possible!!). Its why I love music ... and so glad that you also had to put the guitar down and marvel at the sheer excellence at what had been achieved. Keep up the great work ..
I would love to hear what this room must have sounded like without headphones. A bunch of people quietly listening to a funky ass drummer and horn section, with a bunch of other guys grunting and clacking around on instruments you can’t hear.
THANK YOU for spending so much time on the drummer. He's far and away my favorite part of this video, and I think he gets slept on a lot in comments about it. Yes Cory Henry's solo is out of this world, but MAN THAT DRUMMER MAKES THE SONG.
If you like him on drums in this song, check out shofukan. Same session, but there is a drum break toward the end that I swear rips a hole in the space time continuum
This set of sessions for "We Like It Here" was the 3rd time in a row that Snarky recorded an album LIVE in a studio (with an audience), previous instances are "Tell Your Friends" and "Ground Up" (great videos of pretty much all of that stuff). They chose to do that because they are first and foremost a LIVE band, this is how they play all the time. OK, it is true that when they do this, they do multiple runs through the material, like might book 4 nights in the studio and do 2 sets each night with the audience, so they do get maybe 8 takes of every tune, and obviously the ones we see in the recording are the best takes, but still. I've seen Snarky play live 8 times over the past few years, and their performances are aways insanely wonderful.
The former director of education at where i did my music degree, atar, is friends with the pups. This is not the usual drummer... he learned these songs by listening on the flight to the session from canada. 😱😱😱🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
This was so fun. I really wouldn't be surprised if you'd heard him before, but I would LOVE to see you watch Jacob Collier's stuff. He's an absolute musical genius who plays just about every instrument ever made. He has many many must-sees, but his arrangement of the Flintstones theme was one of his first Grammy winners. He has bigger, more mind melting stuff (Moon River, All Night Long) but I think starting with his earlier, more pared down stuff might be nice. The guy's a real treasure, though and I'd love to overload you with other song recommendations if you like him.
I think Jacob Collier is amazing but I haven't been able to get into his produced music. I think I saw him on Tiny Desk and it was amazing and that's what I'm looking for more of.
It is so marvelous to see you just listening to them, with stars in the eyes. First time I heard Snarky Puppy, I thought, it would be too hard for me to appreciate, but I couldn't stop listening. They are just magic !
What I like about this tune in their repertoire is that a different member of the band does the extended solo each time they play it; Cory Herry's turn happened to be on this live recording and it made him a well known name overnight. There are some serious musical theory vids on CZcams regarding the tune's structure and Henry's solo. Glad you reviewed this; your reaction reminded me of mine the first time I heard it.
I had seen this several years ago but I have enjoyed watching the reactions of others especially musicians like yourself listening to the music, the arrangement and fantastic musicians. Thanks and continued success with your channel.
The sheer authentic awe that I've just witnessed just made me appreciate the original 10x more. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you for loving and appreciating music the way you do. Subscribed.
This is definitely where all the cool kids hang out!! Love this... Snarky Puppy is such a great band. I got an email from TrueFire yesterday promoting their brand new Jam Band Licks course, so of course I clicked on it to check it out. What to my surprise the course is taught by none other than our very own wicked good, Mikey Palmisano!! Couldn’t have purchased it any faster. I’m still on the first lesson about the Garcia-style A to B mixolydian runs. It’s phenomenal brother!! You did an amazing job and I can’t wait to dig into it even further!! 🎸🔥
You took the words out of my mouth. Everyone there knew they were witnessing one of the most amazing moments in music solos. Perfection! (and they make to look and sound SO easy.....beyond amazing)
This is the best channel! Started out watching you react to songs I knew, and that was really awesome, but now I'm seeing these "ice cold" as well and discovering some amazing musical talents and moments along with everyone. Awesome community, thanks Michael!
I revisit that performance every once in a while for a pleasing reality check. One of the best performances on youtube for sure and one of the best keyboard solos I've ever witnessed anywhere. No sample packs here, just raw indisputable talent. The more you analyze this entire performance, the more it reveals itself to be simply amazing. And hats off to you for being humble... It says a lot about you also.
I have been putting on that clip several times since I saw and heard it the first time a couple of years ago. It's so incredible and I almost react like you every time I listen to it (maybe more on the inside instead of the outside) but you are very good at showing your feelings on the outside :D *high five* I loved seeing your reaction to one of the best (if not the best) performances I've seen in my life.
I’m not saying their aliens, but... They are aliens lol. So so good. I normally don’t like this type music but how can you not love a song like this?!?
What a sober reaction. Neither too much or too little talk, and unlike many other reactions it seems you actually understand what you're listening to. Great stuff!
This is truly a great channel. You do such a great job. Great vibe and mojo, and it’s great seeing someone else’s mind working through a song. Thank you.
"One of the best musical moments I have ever witnessed in my life, hands down." Yep. Lots and lots of us had the same reaction first time we saw Cory take his solo. And it never gets old, no matter how many times you watch it. Moments of spontaneous creativity like that are something to behold.
“Best musical moment i have ever seen in my life - hands down” ive Seen Buddy Rich live, weather report, Chick Corea and i have to agree. Must have watched/listened to Lingus more than 50 times now and i seem to achieve the same state of joy every time! 👏👏 Im still totally shook 👍
Lingus is way above my pay grade as well, but I sit back and listen, and don't try to process what is going on, but instead appreciate their shear talent in this well scripted, and executed piece. It literally brings me joy to listen to this.
My reaction exactly everytime I watch Lingus. Also note that the video producer Colin Benders used to be a known Dutch trumpeteer (Kyteman) and is currently mainly known as a techno composer/producer working with modular synthesizers. The recording is in his studios which used to be a well known pop venue in Utrecht (tivoli Oudegracht). Some info from a Dutchie :)
Hi Michael. I love your reactions. One of the best on YT. You’re just so genuine. This has to be one of the best music videos I’ve ever seen. Where have they been?? Michael thank you for introducing them to me. Wow!! Oh, you’re not too shabby on the guitar either!!
I don't listen to the original video anymore because this reaction video is so much more entertaining. His face when cory firsts starts playing the otherworldy chords is priceless and exactly the correct emotion.
Absolutely fun to watch other ppl get mind blown by this incredible peace of art. I honestly felt that way when I watched this at first time and I already knew snarky puppy. I was obsessed with family dinner before finding out this beast . Great reaction video :)
This song rocks, but there is another song on this album called 'What about me'. It's filmed in the same way and room and everything. And it's like this song crossed with Jimi Hendrix and there is another guitarist in the band called Bob Lanzetti. And he delivers one of the eeriest and most fascinating guitar solos I have seen in a while. Definitely check it out if you thought this was awesome. Edit: It also has Larnell (the drummer) give one of his most badass performances.
Keep in mind, the drummer larnel Lewis had to fill in last minute. This is essentially his first time playing these tracks with the band, he learned all the songs on this album on a 6 hour flight. He is incredible
First time viewer, and just from the enthusiasm and message of your intro, already a fan. I also enjoy the coolest music I can find, so that helps too. P.S. Snarky Puppy is amazing, good choice. This song has so much style to it. P.P.S. LARNELL LEWIS!!! He is an amazing drummer.
SIMPLY SUBLIME! As a lifetime player myself - the first time I saw this showstopping video it was like learning an amazing new musical language. THIS is the stuff right here that makes our species worthy! The very heights of sonic and harmonic fidelity, Cory Henry's performance is nothing short of otherworldly. Thank you so much for doing such a great job breaking down the brilliance of the work and reminding us all just why music is that important to the human spirit! Thank you good sir ~ Subscribed
I love every second of this video. I'm already familiar with this track so it's fun for me to know what was coming and then to watch your reaction. Amazing as always
Hey Mike. John Gomm - Passion flower has been mentioned in your comments LOADS. He lives near me in Yorkshire, England. The dude is SICK. Get your acoustic out & ENJOY. Best wishes, Dan, England.
this composition sets the stage for one of the most brilliant keyboard solos we've all been blessed to enjoy. Thank you Cory Henry. This is obviously not the first time you've heard this, so it's not your first reaction. If it were, you would continue to be spellbound during the coda instead of playing along; Cory's brilliant imagination and kinetic energy doesn't let up and actually increases the musical excitement as he interacts with the horns in a magnificent display of contrapuntal ingenuity. He's a genius. Thank you for your channel!
I see they won the 2021 Grammy for best contemporary instrumental album (which i'm buying now). Not that we need to be competitive but they are top shelf for sure.
Engaging, visceral reaction to what, I agree, is one of the great musical moments on video. I discovered this clip a few years back and just return to it every few weeks or so. Was fun to relive my first encounter with it through your reaction. And, as many have mentioned, this is just one song from an incredible session in Amsterdam. Lastly, if you enjoy Cory you'll get his "Apostles of Funk" band - too much fun. Love the channel MP.
Exactly the same for me. I might go a month without hearing it and something reminds me to come back and watch it again. I can't watch it sitting down, it's too good! I love getting to share this video with people.
Cory and Larnell were on a different plane here! Larnell,the drummer,has a YT vid listening to a song once he’s never heard before and perfectly replicating it!
Tears come to my eyes ever time I listen again thé Snarky Puppy Lingus Performance. I feel continuously the emotion and you bro send us all thé emotion you feel also. Thanks for your sincerity
Been watching you for a minute, and had to come back and check this out. It's almost better that way. You seem as though the funk and groove has rendered you in a state where you can only appreciate and sway as the groove carries you through the track. lol. love it mike. absolutely love it.
"This is way above my paygrade, and I don't have any problem saying that." Subscribed.
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Was a classic response.
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You know nothing until you learn that nothing is what you know.
Wait til you find out the drummer learnt most of the parts for this album recording on the PLANE journey from the US to the Netherlands. All phenomenal musicians here - Larnell Lewis on drums, Cory Henry on keys, Lettieri on guitar.
Did you watch that video about how Larnell learns it? It's absolutely nuts
@@adamlalley6319 I knew the story, but hadn't seen the video. Can you link it?
larnell lewis is an absolute beast
Robert Usher czcams.com/video/vIW72VXMPHo/video.html
Lenny White is a legend, Joe Russo is up there in my books now days as well.
Every year again we gather to watch someone else's mind being blown watching Lingus for the first time. It's just peaceful enjoyment by now.
I search for reactions to this just because I want to listen to it but also like the company.
So true. Another mind blown
@@najtrows same xD
And sometimes we go back and watch their mind being blown all over again.
I'm an old musician, my son introduced me to this, the most enjoyable, complete and memorable musical moment in a very long time. I love sharing the experience of this peerless performance.
When Cory starts using both hands to do the same phrases on two different octaves IT’S ALL OVER
His left hand tho 🙆♂️🙆♂️🙆♂️🙆♂️🙆♂️🙆♂️
I've always had so much respect for key players who can do that. Another of my favorite players is a young girl (I think she is 17 or 18 now, I can't remember) called "Domi" and she is un-freaking-believable. She might not be to the level of Cory Henry yet, but she doesn't need to be. Her style is also very different, too.
She plays with another kid who is even a year or two younger than she is called "J.D. Beck" and he's already ridiculously good drummer. I highly recommend looking up those two if you haven't already.
They just did a set on the "Zildjian Live" series which, by the way, needs to be at the top of your list right now if you haven't been watching them yet. Larnell Lewis did a set on the series last summer and OMG he is a beast. The house band for the series was put together by Sput Searight, who is another prominent Snarky Puppy drummer, and Nate Werth, who is the incredible percussionist for Snarky Puppy.
@@gustafsone speaking of drummers check out louis cole, amazing drummer and introduced domi and jd to eachother
@@ItsTakeingTooLong Way ahead of you, man. Louis Cole is how I found out about Domi a few years ago. She played a set with him at Berklee (I think) and it was awesome.
gustafsone JDBECK is ammaaazzzzinnnnggg live.
Actually the drummer “Larnell” actually learned the whole album on the plane ride to the recording. The recording was the first time he played any of the songs
holy shit is that true? my god
@@albertfish69 yes. He talks about it in one of the videos where he listens to a song he’s never heard a couple of times and then kills it.
@@albertfish69 yep the original drummer couldn't make it to the netherlands
@@albertfish69 Yup! He learned the whole album on a 7 hour flight lol he’s an absolute monster!
Larnell is a beast
When you see Shaun Martin, a FIVE-Grammy-winning keyboardist, loosing it over Cory Henry's keyboard solo, you KNOW that you're seeing something which is making Bernie groove in heaven!
Bro assumed he was just an audience member 😂
who is this bernie they are talking about. I really want to look him up, but I only heard his first name
@@derschwarzejulian7201 Bernie Worrell, he was a founding member of Parliament-Funkadelic!
Hi - Although this has been out for a little while, the CZcams algorithm just surfaced it for me. Here is a guitarist playing Cory Henry’s keyboard solo on electric guitar: czcams.com/video/SgPh3GdoISI/video.html
@@McSireson Bernie is amazing. He also gets a lot of cool moments in the Stop Making Sense film.
The worst thing about Lingus is that you can never hear it again for the first time. It’s beautiful and stunning to watch it all come together the way it did.
Love your comment. Makes you realize how scarce actual amazement and awe is :) Never kill the curious child inside of you.
Unfortunately the first time i heard it was on a reaction video. So i didn't get the full experience
It's like the first time she told me " I love you" and my mind was blown. The second time she told me she loved me, I'm like " Yah...I know. let's go get something to eat"
I disagree. Hang with me, I know this will likely get flack. As someone who partakes in thc from time to time. Listening to this sober is mind blowing, THEN listening to this under the influence of THC will melt you into the carpet completely confused as what your existence means. It will take you to another realm. It's amazing.
I cycle back about once a year and it brings back similar feelings to the first time.
The look on a person's face when they watch Cory play this solo for the first time is PRICELESS
Edit: pls go watch Larnell's Rejoice, One Note Samba, what about me live versions, flood live versions, the city lights, and other stuff. Hmu up for more in the replies and i can go all day long, because this guy is, in my opinion, a Superman amongst a species of human drummers, and you'd feel tremendous joy in discovering him for yourself.
AMEN! I've listened to this song so many times that I now love finding reaction videos for it now specifically to see people's face when they hear it.
That's why I love watching Sean Martin doing the 'ole facepalm once Cory gets going and then eventually he's like "you know what, fuck this, I can't even sit next to this guy right now" and then to goes to sit with the rest of the audience in awe of what is happening on the keyboards.
I think, perhaps, my favorite thing about Snarky Puppy is how much respect each of them have for each other. Mike League constantly with the stank face during solos of other band members. The icing on the cake is that ALL OF THEM are master class musicians and they *still* can sit there in awe of what their bandmates pull out of their arse on any given night. I love it so damn much!
I know right!? I get all giddy when I see someone enjoying it for the first time.
@@Christian-cy9sx me too, I saw his face at the start and thought... wait till you get to the solo
I can't get enough of reaction videos for Snarky Puppy. The better the musician, the better the reaction. They always start out trying to analyze things and pointing out stuff, but inevitably they just sit there slack-jawed letting the moment happen. It's so great.
mind blowing fact: SNARKY PUPPY DOESN'T USE CHARTS...."I mean the guys can read but we just don't." - Mark Lettieri on TPS
Dude. I knew that immediately. They know it too well to be reading. Love seeing and hearing this.
@@Guitargate Yeah, but the drummer got off a flight from the US about 4 hours before these recordings, got one chance to rehearse some of the songs and played the others just winging things.
@@grelch yup! he learnt it on the flight dude wtf
love, understand, agree, and do that...
@@grelch so he had a whole 4 hrs to listen and learn. So what? Just kidding. Crazy
Fun facts as well. The bass player is the composer and the drummer learnt this whole session on a plane ride over
Spot on
and then the blood came!
czcams.com/video/vIW72VXMPHo/video.html He mentions that in this video as well
He says he learns the whole album, minus two tracks.. I'm curious which two tracks he learned ahead of time, because this is probably one of the most complex on the album...
@@Matthewrents I disagree actually. Larnell is an incredible drummer - but I think Lingus is one of the simpler songs on the album from a drums perspective. There’s only 2 main grooves in 5, plus the solo section in 4.
I love Cory Henry's solo but the the progression of the drums during the solo are just as incredible to me.
The drummer is responsible for that solo. Lad elk was Totally pushing Corey. The energy was feeding off each other right!!. Epic.
@@WhoIsAlexElliott I love Lad Elk Lewis
My favorite part of the whole song. Everyone goes bonkers over Cory's keys (and it's certainly bonkers) but I'm like yeah, but did you hear Larnell build that whole thing? Just brilliant.
@@boddaboom77 I love when you can hear Larnell giving hints to Cory that's he's ready to move on to the next progression. It's the part of jazz casual listeners just completely miss which makes it all the more special.
@@boddaboom77 Another example of him doing this (and a better one, in my opinion) is Outlier... He really matches and exchanges ideas with Bob Masterfully and I feel like it doesn't nearly get the props it deserves
16:24 "that's one of the best musical moments I have ever witnessed, in my life, hands down. Don't even know what I saw." Best definition of art I've ever heard haha
Larnell, the drummer, learned the drum track on the flight to the show. He was a fill-in drummer. That guy is UNREAL! And the chemistry between him and Corey is the perfect PH.
Get out 😱
Larnell is one of the great jazz drummers out there bar none. AWESOME person and musician.
Is this true?!? I mean... hes obviously incredible but...
@@JRJigsawyer czcams.com/video/vIW72VXMPHo/video.html
The man is a wizard
WHATTTTTT???????
"and the bass player is incredible" and then you realize that the bass player, Michael League, also writes and arranges all the music himself
He doesn't write everything. Even on this album there's credits for other writers (all part of SP).
He's also a really cool guy. Saw them at a small festival, and they hung out the entire time listening to the other acts. Was next to him for a couple hours straight just jamming to the music. Super nice and in it for the love of it for sure.
lol @ thinking he writes everything himself. where do people come up with shit like this
He didnt write Cory's Solo. Give credit where credit is due. They are all musicians. Everyone added a bit of himself to it. It isnt about one person. Music is the center here
@@Bayo106 ikr? It’s jazz. Not really how that works
The thing that just "unties" my brain is Larnell and the horns coming in so hard and together right after Cory's solo...like they were waiting to pounce.
It's almost like the band leader was out of shot and cuing them for the drop.
That pick up is insane. So so good.
@@markroberts171 The "band leader" is Mike League, the bass player, and he's clearly in the shot. Snarky Puppy doesn't have a conductor/designated band leader, they cue themselves. Even if they did have a conductor like a big band, making that kind of entry that airtight is still very impressive.
Also, Cory Henry is the one cueing them out of the solo section. They all communicate well enough to make that entry as tight as they did.
@@Kwert Yup, that exaggerated nod towards the end was definitely it
As many lingus reaction videos as I’ve seen, nothing beats the moment where you go to pause the video but you hear Cory Henry come in and the video pauses you instead. Pure gold.
'The video pauses you instead' Excellent.
@@chugrooster2 insert 2010 “in Soviet Russia” joke
@@PeachyKeena_ ha, and there i was thinking you were a comedy genius. A modest thief might be better tho...
Every single musician on this is top notch, but they all know where they and everyone else are supposed to be sitting in the arrangement...no egos in the way. Just stellar!!
Exactly!! Beyond impressed. Now.... back to practicing...
thats what actually makes them top notch
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The look on this dude’s face is how all musicians look every time we hear the Lingus album cut. The greatest funk/jazz track of the 21st century thus far
Dude almost unplugged his guitar and put it back in the case. Lol
Lmao 😂
he is stronger than i am
I am a musician and went to school for music, and have easily seen hundreds of shows. Cory Henry is the most ridiculous musician I have ever seen in my life hands down. I have had transcendent experiences at his show. Not only is his playing out of this world but the energy that he has is next level. I have seen him jump around the stage singing and play organ and keys all night. Every time I see him or take my friends to see him everyone there says "this is the most incredible music I have seen in my life". I once even saw him do a completely improvised mind-blowing set with Isaiah Sharkey on guitar (who played with John Mayer, and Taron Lockett (who played with Prince, Snoop Dog, Willie Nelson etc.) on drums Seriously think Cory Henry could play a watermelon with his ass and make better music than most. Definitely check more of his stuff out and see him live ASAP.
I have a sneaking feeling you’ll enjoy Jacob Collier. Check him out if you already haven’t. He’s disgustingly amazing.
Kind of a tall order figuring the current circumstances but someday my frnd...
Ah yes, watermelon-ass music.
Pure culture
That face when you know you have no hope of jamming along 🤣
Lmaooo
Too much funk to jam along….might as well make the stank face the whole time
every musician's reaction to cory henry's solo is just variations on the vince mcmahon gif
Imagine being this far in your career, as clearly a talented musician in your own right, never having been introduced to Cory Henry or Larnell Lewis, and getting this as your introduction. He INSTANTLY recognizing their greatness.
I’ve spent three days now going through reactions to people seeing Cory’s solo for the first time
The look of awe never fails to appear. The kid is unbelievable.
My favorite part of every Lingus reaction is the part halfway thru where people start looking up, like they're trying to see if God can explain to them what the heck is going on, only to realize that no, he's already down here, and he's on keys.
Dude, I had to stop this 3 mins in to say this, with so much darkness in the world right now your channel is bringing so much light, when a Palmisano vid drops it’s possible to take ones mind off of the madness and feel joy through the love of music. Your work is achieving soo much more than you realise... I’m so grateful that you’re here right now THANK YOU 🙏🏻 You’re an absolute legend!!!
It's been doing exactly that for me. Thanks for articulating. You have NO idea how dark
I agree, and I’ve been steeped in it. This video gave me a mental health break for sure. It was fun to watch someone discover this tune (and video in particular) and just need out about its madness!
Thank you!!!!
I laughed so hard when I started watching you watching this legendary performance... I’m just like “bro just put your guitar down”. And then you did - and watched it the way I watched it the first time and you “got” it! I have been wishing to share that moment like that with a friend and loved watching this honest reaction - thank you. I was like “if you think that’s great wait until you hear Corey’s keyboard” and your reaction was perfect.
The emotional rollercoaster he went on while watching this is exactly how I feel every time I watch it
“What about me”, from the same show is amazing. The whole show is, but what about me has the most incredible drum solo you’ll ever see.
I wrote the same thing. Totally agree. Also great guitar work.
Yeah I love that guitar solo in there
I love that performance, its amazing.
+1 for What About Me
Larnell Lewis is one of the greatest drummers of our time. Love the reaction. Subscribed
Michael, I'm watching this at 1am and I've watched this snarky puppy recording many many many times, however watching you reacting so purely and honestly to this took me right back to my first view and reminded me of my first reaction ... awe, wonder, amazement, confusion (how can this be so good and how is it even possible!!). Its why I love music ... and so glad that you also had to put the guitar down and marvel at the sheer excellence at what had been achieved. Keep up the great work ..
Allan Asante whole heartedly agree, well said!
I would love to hear what this room must have sounded like without headphones. A bunch of people quietly listening to a funky ass drummer and horn section, with a bunch of other guys grunting and clacking around on instruments you can’t hear.
THANK YOU for spending so much time on the drummer. He's far and away my favorite part of this video, and I think he gets slept on a lot in comments about it. Yes Cory Henry's solo is out of this world, but MAN THAT DRUMMER MAKES THE SONG.
IIRC Larnell Lewis (drummer) was booked last minute for this gig and learned all the tunes on the flight to record. Dudes a beast.
The way he maintains the ostinato on the bass drum consistently while going crazy with his other limbs is insane. That's incredibly tough to do.
If you like him on drums in this song, check out shofukan. Same session, but there is a drum break toward the end that I swear rips a hole in the space time continuum
This set of sessions for "We Like It Here" was the 3rd time in a row that Snarky recorded an album LIVE in a studio (with an audience), previous instances are "Tell Your Friends" and "Ground Up" (great videos of pretty much all of that stuff). They chose to do that because they are first and foremost a LIVE band, this is how they play all the time. OK, it is true that when they do this, they do multiple runs through the material, like might book 4 nights in the studio and do 2 sets each night with the audience, so they do get maybe 8 takes of every tune, and obviously the ones we see in the recording are the best takes, but still. I've seen Snarky play live 8 times over the past few years, and their performances are aways insanely wonderful.
That performance is one of the few things in life that still brings me joy and makes me smile.
When he hears Cory play, he sounds like Woody Allen trying to explain women.
The former director of education at where i did my music degree, atar, is friends with the pups.
This is not the usual drummer... he learned these songs by listening on the flight to the session from canada. 😱😱😱🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I cant believe what kind of Monsters are snarkys?
This was so fun. I really wouldn't be surprised if you'd heard him before, but I would LOVE to see you watch Jacob Collier's stuff. He's an absolute musical genius who plays just about every instrument ever made. He has many many must-sees, but his arrangement of the Flintstones theme was one of his first Grammy winners. He has bigger, more mind melting stuff (Moon River, All Night Long) but I think starting with his earlier, more pared down stuff might be nice. The guy's a real treasure, though and I'd love to overload you with other song recommendations if you like him.
YES PLEASE CHECK OUT JACOB
I think Jacob Collier is amazing but I haven't been able to get into his produced music. I think I saw him on Tiny Desk and it was amazing and that's what I'm looking for more of.
Jacob ALSO plays Lingus with Snarky Puppy and absolutely crushes the solo that Cory Henry absolutely crushes in this
Not to forget that Jacob and snarky puppy made a colab in family dinner :)
@@goodgodmode Wait, what, how did I not know this?! 😁 Thanks for the recommendation, I have to search for it now. 🙏
It is so marvelous to see you just listening to them, with stars in the eyes.
First time I heard Snarky Puppy, I thought, it would be too hard for me to appreciate, but I couldn't stop listening. They are just magic !
I love how he's like trying to play along and figure it out, then Corey starts and he just stops and enjoys the show
Oh wow this is tight, honestly appreciate showing such a diverse set of music, outside my usual scope but well appreciated!
What I like about this tune in their repertoire is that a different member of the band does the extended solo each time they play it; Cory Herry's turn happened to be on this live recording and it made him a well known name overnight. There are some serious musical theory vids on CZcams regarding the tune's structure and Henry's solo. Glad you reviewed this; your reaction reminded me of mine the first time I heard it.
Can you link some of those theory vids? I'd love to watch them.
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@@SteveQuam Thanks Steve, beat me to it. A Jazz blog (Peter Martin and Adam Maness) analyzed it as well: czcams.com/video/UEErR2AxG9E/video.html
I had seen this several years ago but I have enjoyed watching the reactions of others especially musicians like yourself listening to the music, the arrangement and fantastic musicians. Thanks and continued success with your channel.
The sheer authentic awe that I've just witnessed just made me appreciate the original 10x more. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you for loving and appreciating music the way you do. Subscribed.
The version of "Binky" they do on the Dunlop Sessions is also next level even for them. Crazy!
And that crazy flugelhorn solo with distortion and wah wah
Yes!
This is definitely where all the cool kids hang out!!
Love this... Snarky Puppy is such a great band.
I got an email from TrueFire yesterday promoting their brand new Jam Band Licks course, so of course I clicked on it to check it out.
What to my surprise the course is taught by none other than our very own wicked good, Mikey Palmisano!!
Couldn’t have purchased it any faster.
I’m still on the first lesson about the Garcia-style A to B mixolydian runs.
It’s phenomenal brother!! You did an amazing job and I can’t wait to dig into it even further!!
🎸🔥
Sweet. Thanks Dale
You took the words out of my mouth. Everyone there knew they were witnessing one of the most amazing moments in music solos. Perfection! (and they make to look and sound SO easy.....beyond amazing)
This is the best channel! Started out watching you react to songs I knew, and that was really awesome, but now I'm seeing these "ice cold" as well and discovering some amazing musical talents and moments along with everyone. Awesome community, thanks Michael!
"this is way beyond my paygrade"...Homie, you didn't even get to the serious part yet!!!
I already know these song but rewatching it an Cory finish his solo, everyone cheering... i literally cried in enjoyment.
I revisit that performance every once in a while for a pleasing reality check. One of the best performances on youtube for sure and one of the best keyboard solos I've ever witnessed anywhere. No sample packs here, just raw indisputable talent. The more you analyze this entire performance, the more it reveals itself to be simply amazing. And hats off to you for being humble... It says a lot about you also.
DUDE. dude.. loved the vid. for real im so ready to watch your vids and become a part of this community
Hooray, another excuse for me to rewatch the lingus video
The drummer is Larnel Lewis, his kit control is absolutely monstrous.
I have been putting on that clip several times since I saw and heard it the first time a couple of years ago. It's so incredible and I almost react like you every time I listen to it (maybe more on the inside instead of the outside) but you are very good at showing your feelings on the outside :D *high five* I loved seeing your reaction to one of the best (if not the best) performances I've seen in my life.
love the fact you took the time for name every member of the band and show ur respect. u have a new subs here.
"Maybe they're all unicorns, idk"
Yes, yes they are 😐😅
Yup.
I’m not saying their aliens, but... They are aliens lol. So so good. I normally don’t like this type music but how can you not love a song like this?!?
What a sober reaction. Neither too much or too little talk, and unlike many other reactions it seems you actually understand what you're listening to. Great stuff!
I love vicariously discovering this track through you again. Thank you.
This is truly a great channel. You do such a great job. Great vibe and mojo, and it’s great seeing someone else’s mind working through a song. Thank you.
It's cool how your face matches the interest curve of The Solo perfectly.
Lol
"This probably took like a month to arrange and rehearse"
That caused a giggle
"One of the best musical moments I have ever witnessed in my life, hands down." Yep. Lots and lots of us had the same reaction first time we saw Cory take his solo. And it never gets old, no matter how many times you watch it. Moments of spontaneous creativity like that are something to behold.
“Best musical moment i have ever seen in my life - hands down” ive Seen Buddy Rich live, weather report, Chick Corea and i have to agree. Must have watched/listened to Lingus more than 50 times now and i seem to achieve the same state of joy every time! 👏👏 Im still totally shook 👍
Lingus is way above my pay grade as well, but I sit back and listen, and don't try to process what is going on, but instead appreciate their shear talent in this well scripted, and executed piece. It literally brings me joy to listen to this.
My reaction exactly everytime I watch Lingus. Also note that the video producer Colin Benders used to be a known Dutch trumpeteer (Kyteman) and is currently mainly known as a techno composer/producer working with modular synthesizers. The recording is in his studios which used to be a well known pop venue in Utrecht (tivoli Oudegracht). Some info from a Dutchie :)
This is one of my favorite videos you’ve made so far!! Thank you!!
Thanks Andy! One of my fav's to do!
Hi Michael. I love your reactions. One of the best on YT. You’re just so genuine. This has to be one of the best music videos I’ve ever seen. Where have they been?? Michael thank you for introducing them to me. Wow!! Oh, you’re not too shabby on the guitar either!!
I don't listen to the original video anymore because this reaction video is so much more entertaining. His face when cory firsts starts playing the otherworldy chords is priceless and exactly the correct emotion.
You know Michael likes the groove when he starts to gyrate 😂
Absolutely fun to watch other ppl get mind blown by this incredible peace of art. I honestly felt that way when I watched this at first time and I already knew snarky puppy. I was obsessed with family dinner before finding out this beast . Great reaction video :)
I love watching every reaction vid to Lingus just to see the reaction to Cory Henry. Love it!
This song rocks, but there is another song on this album called 'What about me'. It's filmed in the same way and room and everything. And it's like this song crossed with Jimi Hendrix and there is another guitarist in the band called Bob Lanzetti. And he delivers one of the eeriest and most fascinating guitar solos I have seen in a while. Definitely check it out if you thought this was awesome.
Edit: It also has Larnell (the drummer) give one of his most badass performances.
Keep in mind, the drummer larnel Lewis had to fill in last minute. This is essentially his first time playing these tracks with the band, he learned all the songs on this album on a 6 hour flight. He is incredible
First time viewer, and just from the enthusiasm and message of your intro, already a fan. I also enjoy the coolest music I can find, so that helps too.
P.S. Snarky Puppy is amazing, good choice. This song has so much style to it.
P.P.S. LARNELL LEWIS!!! He is an amazing drummer.
Man your enthusiasm for music just sells everything you're talking about! Keep doing it dude 👌
Thx my friend!
"George Duke Trio "It's On" Live at Java Jazz Festival 2010" This masterpiece blow my mind such as Lingus did.
Yes sir!
11:12 - the moment when he's like..."I'm turning my volume off because Cory has something really important to say right now."
SIMPLY SUBLIME! As a lifetime player myself - the first time I saw this showstopping video it was like learning an amazing new musical language. THIS is the stuff right here that makes our species worthy! The very heights of sonic and harmonic fidelity, Cory Henry's performance is nothing short of otherworldly.
Thank you so much for doing such a great job breaking down the brilliance of the work and reminding us all just why music is that important to the human spirit! Thank you good sir ~ Subscribed
I love every second of this video. I'm already familiar with this track so it's fun for me to know what was coming and then to watch your reaction. Amazing as always
When you watch Snarky Puppy for the first time, you just sit down, do your best stanky faces and hold your jaw from breaking the floor
Hey Mike. John Gomm - Passion flower has been mentioned in your comments LOADS. He lives near me in Yorkshire, England. The dude is SICK. Get your acoustic out & ENJOY. Best wishes, Dan, England.
Your thoughts put into words exactly what I was thinking when I first saw this video!!! Just nuts goodness
this composition sets the stage for one of the most brilliant keyboard solos we've all been blessed to enjoy. Thank you Cory Henry.
This is obviously not the first time you've heard this, so it's not your first reaction. If it were, you would continue to be spellbound during the coda instead of playing along; Cory's brilliant imagination and kinetic energy doesn't let up and actually increases the musical excitement as he interacts with the horns in a magnificent display of contrapuntal ingenuity. He's a genius.
Thank you for your channel!
Im on probably 100,000 views in on lingus, Cory’s solo still gives me chills everytime
It's like he wants to fly off his Chair the whole time😂😂🤣🤣🤣
I enjoyed your reaction on this. This song, arrangement, performance is crazy good. How do you get all this talent in one place? Unbelievable!
Loved your emotional reactions. You are a true music lover 😃
I see they won the 2021 Grammy for best contemporary instrumental album (which i'm buying now). Not that we need to be competitive but they are top shelf for sure.
Love the channel. If you’re into face-melting solos, The Main Squeeze’s “Have a Cigar” cover of Pink Floyd is absolutely insane.
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Can't stress this one enough. Happy to see someone else posting this!
I suggested it also. Max is a beast.
Love you enthusiasm and your humility. Amazing review
Engaging, visceral reaction to what, I agree, is one of the great musical moments on video. I discovered this clip a few years back and just return to it every few weeks or so. Was fun to relive my first encounter with it through your reaction. And, as many have mentioned, this is just one song from an incredible session in Amsterdam. Lastly, if you enjoy Cory you'll get his "Apostles of Funk" band - too much fun. Love the channel MP.
Exactly the same for me. I might go a month without hearing it and something reminds me to come back and watch it again. I can't watch it sitting down, it's too good! I love getting to share this video with people.
Corey Henry is the best! His album with The Funk Apostles - Art of Love, is amazing too! YOU NEED TO DO A GOV'T MULE VIDEO!!!!!
I got to meet Cory and Sharay Reed after a show a while back, that band is unreal.
The entire "We like it here" is a killer. Spine chill all over.
Real music is the one from the heart i always say. Genuine, mysterious, unexplanable. Leaves you wondering. Thanks for showing this Senior Guitarist.
Cory and Larnell were on a different plane here! Larnell,the drummer,has a YT vid listening to a song once he’s never heard before and perfectly replicating it!
"It probably took them a month to rehearse this and get it this tight"
Larnell Lewis strolls off the plane after learning the song on the flight
You gotta do a reaction to Larnel Lewis's Zildjian Live performance. His drumming is so good.
Tears come to my eyes ever time I listen again thé Snarky Puppy Lingus Performance. I feel continuously the emotion and you bro send us all thé emotion you feel also. Thanks for your sincerity
Been watching you for a minute, and had to come back and check this out. It's almost better that way. You seem as though the funk and groove has rendered you in a state where you can only appreciate and sway as the groove carries you through the track. lol. love it mike. absolutely love it.