The Fearless Flyers // backstage at Madison Square Garden (pre-gig rehearsal)

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  • rehearsal footage from my phone. i just didn't want it to be lost forever by accident since i'm upgrading to a new iPhone today...so i uploaded it for the internet to hang on to for a while.
    if i'm being completely honest, i think these takes are better than the ones from the concert? but that's the funny thing about music....each performance is different.
    The Fearless Flyers are
    Nate Smith - drums
    Cory Wong - small guitar
    Mark Lettieri - medium guitar
    Joe Dart - big guitar
    0:00 Introducing The Fearless Flyers
    2:34 Flyers Direct
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Komentáře • 443

  • @bettorup_
    @bettorup_ Před rokem +386

    Cory never takes for granted how sick Nate is and it shows.

  • @AnotherUsernameGreat
    @AnotherUsernameGreat Před rokem +69

    0:39 Nate Smith recovers his bass drum like the rest of us mortals

  • @jleb310ce
    @jleb310ce Před rokem +29

    The synchronized hands sliding @ the 1:47 mark.
    *Chefs kiss* Smooth!

  • @metalgunnerapoorva
    @metalgunnerapoorva Před rokem +194

    As a teenager, I was impressed with neil peart and his monstrous kit. As an adult, I worship nate smith and his 3-piece kit. Groove for days.

    • @wyvernofhefei8712
      @wyvernofhefei8712 Před rokem +9

      It's 2-piece tho since the number only counts on the drum, cymbals not included cmiiw

    • @VermeireSebastien
      @VermeireSebastien Před 8 měsíci

      lil 'akshually' moment here ;) although technically correct
      @@wyvernofhefei8712

    • @layz_gaming_4275
      @layz_gaming_4275 Před 6 měsíci

      ​@@wyvernofhefei8712was just about to say that

    • @sassafrassanid5718
      @sassafrassanid5718 Před 6 měsíci

      My exact trajectory in drums

    • @atomdecay
      @atomdecay Před 5 měsíci +4

      ​@@wyvernofhefei8712Well that's pretty stupid. There are 3 playable pieces, therefore it's a 3 Piece.

  • @rsklinge
    @rsklinge Před rokem +354

    My drummer brother isn’t going to be thrilled hearing this but I really love the stripped down kits Nate uses as well as in Scary Pockets. It really brings out the best in drummers when they only have such a tiny kit like this.

    • @Trent-tr2nx
      @Trent-tr2nx Před rokem +17

      Seeing Nate doing a drum solo with just snare and hi hat is a religious experience.

    • @An_Arbitrary_Miscellany
      @An_Arbitrary_Miscellany Před rokem +20

      It sorta helps if you can play as fully as Nate does though. He makes more out of 3 pieces than most can make out of 10+. Not everyone can make such a simple kit sound so incredible.

    • @AndreaAustoni
      @AndreaAustoni Před rokem +14

      Most drummers can't pull this off so they add toms and play a ton of fills. It's like guitarists who can't play funky rhythms so they play endless pentatonic runs.

    • @scotwilcox1771
      @scotwilcox1771 Před rokem +11

      Nate Smith makes grooves so tight he could play on a kitchen table and it'd still give you stank face

    • @bayhakansimsek
      @bayhakansimsek Před rokem +7

      I don't know if it's intended this way but limiting your options almost always works for sharpening creative skills. Whenever a string breaks on my guitar, I tend to play with it a day or two before replacing the string. It's actually enjoyable (for a day or two lol).

  • @Not_Harvard
    @Not_Harvard Před rokem +520

    So glad I found Mark Lettieri through these vids. Between collabs with Cory, watching Snarky Puppy, and just his own stuff, he has quickly become one of my favorite guitar players.

    • @platypusmusic8843
      @platypusmusic8843 Před rokem +23

      His baritone sessions are way too good to be true!

    • @TedSchoenling
      @TedSchoenling Před rokem +19

      I found Cory Wong through Mark Lettieri, I love all the collabs and how energized these cats are

    • @rodrigoespinosa8826
      @rodrigoespinosa8826 Před rokem +3

      I’m seeing Mark live for the second time in London in a couple of weeks 😎

    • @PeterVred
      @PeterVred Před rokem +7

      Cory is bringing loads of talented musicians to the public, a tried and true path for the greatest players.

    • @scottzimmermann9431
      @scottzimmermann9431 Před rokem +8

      The rabbit hole is real!

  • @sondrestrmme4006
    @sondrestrmme4006 Před rokem +86

    I always forget how good Joe Dart is, like i began playing because of him but still he surprises me

  • @donkingisafatbiotch
    @donkingisafatbiotch Před rokem +188

    I love how after every performance, even a pre-show green room practice, Cory has the biggest freak outs! I guess it is warranted when they're always playing such great music.

    • @LadySneff
      @LadySneff Před rokem +15

      Like a kid just getting off the best ride at the amusement park!

    • @euaggelion03
      @euaggelion03 Před rokem +9

      Dude just loves the music

    • @unamericano
      @unamericano Před rokem +11

      I can totally relate to the feeling. Sometimes you and the band are so tight and locked in its like everything coming out of you is magic.
      Unbeatable experience, and these guys clearly are sitting in an ocean of chemistry.

  • @brandonknight6104
    @brandonknight6104 Před rokem +70

    I wished I enjoyed anything as much as Corey does jamming out

    • @CoryWongMusic
      @CoryWongMusic  Před rokem +93

      find something you love. and do it with people you love even more. it's really special

  • @haswel22
    @haswel22 Před rokem +64

    Crazy to think they could just set up on a sidewalk like this and sound THIS good

    • @hey_it_me
      @hey_it_me Před 7 měsíci +4

      That's the difference between truly great musicians and second class ones. They can sound good on any equipment, anywhere.

    • @GooseGumlizzard
      @GooseGumlizzard Před 5 měsíci

      @@hey_it_meit’s also try style of music they play

  • @CillianEm7
    @CillianEm7 Před rokem +211

    The Fender amp there in the back so precariously placed between the sofa arm and table gives me a lot of anxiety right now

    • @STSGuitar16
      @STSGuitar16 Před 7 měsíci +9

      Don’t worry, that thing is a brick. It ain’t goin nowhere lol

    • @36thstreethero
      @36thstreethero Před 7 měsíci +2

      It would only fall because you imagined it to.

    • @brianfergus839
      @brianfergus839 Před 6 měsíci

      No way that thing is moving unless someone wants it to

    • @d.rowley5023
      @d.rowley5023 Před 6 měsíci

      It’s been there a year at this point. It’s going to ok

    • @David..
      @David.. Před 5 měsíci

      It’s just equipment. Probably rented.

  • @paulwhetstone0473
    @paulwhetstone0473 Před rokem +42

    That was trippy when Cory reached down to the floor at 01:20 I hadn’t noticed he had been using a guitar stand.(I was wondering why he looked a little stiff at first)

  • @LadySneff
    @LadySneff Před rokem +41

    So chill, that 'filmed through someone's phone camera' feel, makes me feel a lot better than I cannot afford the fancy recording equipment yet...These guys don't 'need' quality, they ARE quality.

  • @psilonic8452
    @psilonic8452 Před 9 měsíci +5

    i love how they get progressively more physical throughout flyers direct

  • @istvandejesus
    @istvandejesus Před rokem +118

    Man this is just levels apart. I want to say Cory sounds amazing. Or the base player is a complete monster. But then you listen to does drums. They are just a force together.

    • @JCfromJohto
      @JCfromJohto Před rokem +15

      Cory and Joe Dart have been playing together for a long time in Vulfpeck

    • @TKiBoule
      @TKiBoule Před rokem

      The Delta force my man, well missing 3 but still !

    • @portal432
      @portal432 Před rokem +3

      Nate Smith is unbelievable. Who would play MSG with a 2 piece and hi hat?

    • @isaacchura141
      @isaacchura141 Před rokem +15

      "the base player"

    • @jsquart
      @jsquart Před rokem +5

      This is arguably the best Rhythm section alive… all masters on their own, but have played together for years in different bands and are the definition of locked in, so yeah. What you said

  • @emorycarroll
    @emorycarroll Před rokem +17

    I had the pleasure of meeting Cory at the Newport Jazz festival this past summer, and he's such a friendly, down to earth guy. It was also great seeing the flyers perform later that day! Nate's the most influential drummer on my playing of any of my favorite drummers.

  • @user-nj5ny4vx6r
    @user-nj5ny4vx6r Před rokem +4

    This was the Prelude to a night to remember. Fearless Flyers and Vulfpeck were on FIRE this night and the rehearsal shows a small peek of what was to come. Thank GOD they videoed all of the night for all of us to see.

  • @Cranio76
    @Cranio76 Před rokem +9

    OMG, they're so good, everyone of them. Nate is a powerhouse with a ridiculously minimal kit.

  • @anyhandlewoulddo
    @anyhandlewoulddo Před rokem +7

    Yesssss!!! Thanks for uploading the pre-show. AMAZING!!! Your sound guys... is just glorious

  • @23GOrtiz
    @23GOrtiz Před rokem +26

    I love this unedited, simple backstage video style! Thanks for this Cory, you guys sound absolutely insane 👏🏻 can’t wait to see you on tour!!

  • @SuperOgada
    @SuperOgada Před rokem +17

    Joe dart doesn’t need sunglasses, the headstock on Corys guitar will work fine 😂

  • @aydenmcfly1362
    @aydenmcfly1362 Před rokem +6

    And this is the reason we are glad you record everything!!! Some sessions just feel like they hit better either for the player or for the listener 🔥 as always!!!

  • @nucularpower
    @nucularpower Před rokem +21

    Thank you Cory and team for letting us sit in on this. It feels like a very special moment to be in that place. Seeing four amazingly talented and down-to-earth musicians making the most of now without any hint of doing it for fame and glory but just for kicks... Makes the world a better place.

  • @pappabearlee8938
    @pappabearlee8938 Před rokem +1

    Love this! Keep posting behind the scenes content please! This sad world needs your FUNK!

  • @DannySullivanMusic
    @DannySullivanMusic Před rokem +31

    Nate Smith has feel like few others. He's quickly taken over as one of my favorites!

  • @gregboy2305
    @gregboy2305 Před rokem +40

    Nate Smith + Joe Dart = heavenly rhythm section!! So sick y'all!! You're not too bad either Cory and Mark 😝

  • @kelboynavarro7552
    @kelboynavarro7552 Před rokem +5

    I can listen to them for eternity!

  • @mtuli_ps
    @mtuli_ps Před rokem

    This is gold, thank you corey for uplouding this

  • @bjorn_joseph
    @bjorn_joseph Před rokem +2

    Love seeing the running man part of intro!

  • @elizareal9920
    @elizareal9920 Před rokem

    That was considerate and wise thank you for uploading very enjoyable

  • @benjones13
    @benjones13 Před rokem +8

    Corys pure stank face at 1:08 after Nate comes back in gets me every time.. he's just so in the pocket.. UNREAL!

  • @Nannada1212
    @Nannada1212 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for letting us hold onto it Cory, absolutely rock solid

  • @philc9940
    @philc9940 Před rokem +1

    Instant grin! Thanks guys.

  • @hamsandwichson
    @hamsandwichson Před rokem +5

    Wow, this is amazing! When you guys hit the MSG stage it was like a rocket took off! 🚀

  • @jazzdrumguy5044
    @jazzdrumguy5044 Před rokem +3

    I just saw Nate Smith and his group at Monterey Jazz at the end of September - dude killed it! Got to meet him and chat with him afterwards - super nice guy and a Groove Master!!!!

  • @JohnLloydDavis
    @JohnLloydDavis Před rokem +1

    So good. Glad you managed to capture and share this Corey :)

  • @DrummerDanny76
    @DrummerDanny76 Před 5 měsíci

    This was sooooo good !!!

  • @CBRKJPN
    @CBRKJPN Před rokem

    I've been waiting for a video like this

  • @unterklingen1
    @unterklingen1 Před rokem +11

    Man. What a freaking awesome concept! A guitar, baritone and bass! Love it

    • @achenarmyst2156
      @achenarmyst2156 Před rokem +5

      But what is the knob for?

    • @Gramps935
      @Gramps935 Před rokem

      I have watched a few Fearless Flyers videos and I have been trying to decide if Mark was playing a baritone.

  • @ezcheesedrp
    @ezcheesedrp Před rokem

    God damn! Never heard of you guys but this popped up in my feed and I decided to watch. Super tight, lovely stuff.

  • @markusszelbracikowski956
    @markusszelbracikowski956 Před 6 měsíci +2

    I love how Cory Wong simply can't contain his excitement on how funky they can get. It's just too much 😂

  • @jacobpottala
    @jacobpottala Před rokem

    These two guitarists blend together exceptionally well and have amazing tone

  • @mirkocaserta
    @mirkocaserta Před rokem +4

    So much badassery here it's off the scale.

  • @clarkgregb
    @clarkgregb Před rokem +2

    These guys are wholesome

  • @stevenpam
    @stevenpam Před rokem

    This is so cool to see

  • @kwangminoh3308
    @kwangminoh3308 Před rokem

    man these guys are amazing

  • @jullebarge
    @jullebarge Před rokem +1

    Amazing to see how well it sounds and groove even recorded with just a phone...

  • @GuacJohnson
    @GuacJohnson Před rokem

    Been thinking about for years, but for whatever reason this inspired me to finally take and slow down the walk up and make it into a ratatat thing so thanks a bunch for being awesome

  • @Bluenblack17
    @Bluenblack17 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Prince would be proud to see actual quality live musicians, love the funk!

  • @petrasbalsys2667
    @petrasbalsys2667 Před rokem

    My god, seeing it like this just makes it so real for some reason! Like you aren't just rhythm gods descending from the heavens..

  • @JoXIII-drums
    @JoXIII-drums Před rokem +1

    Groove at first ! And what a fabulous drummer ! 👍👌👍👌

  • @RichardRohal
    @RichardRohal Před rokem +4

    Its been a while since we´ve seen Joe Dart without glasses :)

  • @patrickfallon3258
    @patrickfallon3258 Před rokem +1

    It’s a small detail, but the drummer pulling the bass drum back at 0:40 gave me serious flashbacks. No one knows the anxiety of a drummer praying the bass drum doesn’t slip outside his reach.

  • @dougw7804
    @dougw7804 Před rokem

    Was at MSG that magical night, would have loved to have been a fly on the wall for this.
    Thanks for sharing!

  • @StavK
    @StavK Před rokem +1

    Holy smokes that was amazing !

  • @cool_buster
    @cool_buster Před rokem

    we need another flyers album so frickin badly i love u four + jack n the rest of the funky bunch so much

  • @maromano
    @maromano Před rokem

    Maravilhoso! Sounds great!

  • @MotoLen51
    @MotoLen51 Před rokem +1

    Thanks Cory, great stuff!

  • @fromthistexasbreath
    @fromthistexasbreath Před rokem +2

    3:45 great shot of their fretting hands synchronized

  • @tiagolourinho2638
    @tiagolourinho2638 Před rokem

    Pure gold!

  • @bjorn54114
    @bjorn54114 Před rokem +2

    nice take! one time i dreamed of a jam with these guys ^^

  • @ElBeeEss
    @ElBeeEss Před rokem +28

    Guitars on sticks. Who knew? Ergonomic funk. I dig it.

    • @mrbtapir
      @mrbtapir Před rokem +1

      Is it so they can swap instruments easily? Cory Wong is quite a decent bass player

    • @slowhand633
      @slowhand633 Před rokem +7

      Curious why too and surprised more folks aren’t asking about it - never seen anything like that

    • @whos.brooke.
      @whos.brooke. Před rokem

      @@mrbtapirIts so yiu dont need to carry a heavy instrument for an entire performance

    • @Gramps935
      @Gramps935 Před rokem +4

      They all play in other bands without the stands, so here it seems to just be for esthetics. Everything is so minimal they don't even move on stage, they just let the music do the work.

  • @spacemancanpee7114
    @spacemancanpee7114 Před rokem

    Loved the groove. Can't wait to see you guys live someday. Goodluck with your new phone \m/.

  • @borgesguerardi
    @borgesguerardi Před rokem +7

    the fearless flyers get again together for a one off performance of their classic Madison Square Garden 80's show

  • @Bashanvibe
    @Bashanvibe Před rokem

    This was funky I watched the whole thing🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @jordicluselles1127
    @jordicluselles1127 Před rokem

    I love this tunes ! 🙂

  • @PantonePapi
    @PantonePapi Před rokem +4

    2:22 you know it’s good when you need to laugh like a mad scientist when it’s done

  • @lukeGGlee
    @lukeGGlee Před 7 měsíci +1

    absolutely shredded the gnar

    • @F3PIZZA
      @F3PIZZA Před 4 měsíci

      Gosh these gents make the gnar look like a gentle rolling green circle 😂

  • @roseymedia
    @roseymedia Před rokem +6

    Holy cow, that jam was so tight, all my broken pieces fit back together!! #Supro

  • @kiddynamite2700
    @kiddynamite2700 Před 5 měsíci

    Just discovered you guys. Badass!!

  • @TheBhunt1
    @TheBhunt1 Před rokem +1

    I can't tell which guitar I like best - I like 'em all - and Nate Smith just wow

  • @Churrolova
    @Churrolova Před rokem +7

    The synchronized head bobs give me a bigger smile than Cory's throughout the whole video!

  • @trentwaterman7049
    @trentwaterman7049 Před rokem

    Incredible

  • @elrafa782
    @elrafa782 Před rokem +1

    First time I see Joe without sunglasses 🤣 not so sure it’s him ! Thanks guys

  • @GustavoOliveira-lw8cd
    @GustavoOliveira-lw8cd Před 9 měsíci

    Man, this band. SICK! Look this line up...👏👊💪

  • @Alsbustnloose
    @Alsbustnloose Před rokem +1

    Sounding tight as always! The the stops the changes, lighting visions abound! Gee I want to level that amp lol

  • @nickgarnero9843
    @nickgarnero9843 Před rokem +2

    So funky even the kick drum was like. "Hold up! Too funky!"

  • @julescg
    @julescg Před rokem

    This is just nuts.

  • @karenhillblom7131
    @karenhillblom7131 Před rokem +1

    So good.

  • @petersuppe8309
    @petersuppe8309 Před rokem

    Wooooww.. Thanks. 🎶
    ❤️

  • @CHABIEPORTNOY
    @CHABIEPORTNOY Před rokem +12

    I love how Hyped cory is. He is never immune to His band’s greatness

  • @tommarkowskimusic
    @tommarkowskimusic Před rokem +8

    My favorite part of each song is Cory's HO HO! at the end

  • @pedronascimento2101
    @pedronascimento2101 Před rokem

    Great! Amazing funk groove!

  • @user-jn6qh6pk1i
    @user-jn6qh6pk1i Před rokem +2

    Please come to Japan. I want to feel your performance live.

  • @cobra1010
    @cobra1010 Před rokem

    World Class!

  • @PDexters
    @PDexters Před rokem

    Gold!

  • @RobertSaxy
    @RobertSaxy Před rokem +6

    Ok yes that was crazy amazing but I’m mesmerized by the guitar stands, never seen them and totally want one (I usually play multiple instruments and as I get older my back doesn’t like things on it for long periods of time)

  • @dylanp629
    @dylanp629 Před rokem

    I dig the authenticity here, enjoy the new phone Cory!

  • @andyquanmusic1
    @andyquanmusic1 Před rokem

    I've never seen these guys perform at such good resolution.

  • @haikalemir3623
    @haikalemir3623 Před rokem +1

    Legend ❤

  • @davidgoode7416
    @davidgoode7416 Před rokem +2

    Ridiculously good...

  • @timothyworkman1275
    @timothyworkman1275 Před rokem

    More, more 😊

  • @joanmarti_14
    @joanmarti_14 Před rokem +4

    Love this hahaha so good to see the vibe in and between the songs. 5:28 QUE PASA AMIGOOO lmao

  • @TheYeyebass
    @TheYeyebass Před 7 měsíci

    head moving on background... Master of groove!

  • @GrayfinRois
    @GrayfinRois Před 6 měsíci

    I love these three chords.

  • @dannew8868
    @dannew8868 Před rokem +4

    Rare to see a group of musicians with such good time! Most musicians (drummers included) don't get close to controlling time/groove/pocket even close to this and are kinda tapping (no pun intended) in the dark trying to find it or not even aware of it, in the worst case deriding it. May the groove be with you!

  • @STSGuitar16
    @STSGuitar16 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Nate Smith and Joe Dart may be the funkiest of funky rhythm sections you’ll ever hear. Tighter than a….something that’s real tight

  • @teresadyson1141
    @teresadyson1141 Před rokem

    I was thinking the same thing. A stripped down kit would elevate the sound! Outside of that, you guys are rockin’ it!!!
    🍃♥️🎸👏🏼👏🏼

  • @fireballflig
    @fireballflig Před rokem +6

    Fearless Flyers without the sunglasses? They really have no fear!

  • @jiriwiesner
    @jiriwiesner Před rokem +1

    That was a good decision. :-) What a jam!