Thundercat performing "Them Changes" Live on KCRW

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  • čas přidán 15. 09. 2015
  • Stephen Bruner -- aka Thundercat -- is a master bass player and frequent collaborator of fellow LA natives Flying Lotus and Kendrick Lamar. His recent solo EP made waves at KCRW for its knockout single "Them Changes," and we welcome him and his band to the station for a live set hosted by Garth Trinidad.
    Watch / Listen to the full session here: www.kcrw.com/music/shows/morni...
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Komentáře • 558

  • @bapashbacarde
    @bapashbacarde Před 4 lety +543

    That’s what soundtechs refer to as “wet”.

  • @Man7rah
    @Man7rah Před 8 lety +1740

    By the time you hear the next pop, tha fonk, shall be within you

    • @TawandaTD97
      @TawandaTD97 Před 8 lety +82

      now I run the game got the whole world Talking...King Kunta!

    • @loudspeaker003
      @loudspeaker003 Před 7 lety +18

      Tawanda Batana everybody wanna cut the legs off him

    • @shivjeetparthasarathy4377
      @shivjeetparthasarathy4377 Před 7 lety +1

      Man7rah Was that Thundercat singing that line?

    • @cjtheclaimed6757
      @cjtheclaimed6757 Před 7 lety +3

      Shivjeet Parthasarathy I would say that was George Carlin.

    • @Jens9807
      @Jens9807 Před 7 lety +9

      nah it was Kendrick

  • @JTThomas82
    @JTThomas82 Před 8 lety +466

    Thats what today's funk suppose to sound like.

  • @christophertrent869
    @christophertrent869 Před 7 lety +686

    I'd love to see him and Anderson paak do a project together.

    • @amateur-madman3047
      @amateur-madman3047 Před 5 lety +2

      Christopher Trent This is it right here

    • @KingKongTman
      @KingKongTman Před 5 lety +8

      holy shit... this man knows the tings

    • @avantgardener6521
      @avantgardener6521 Před 5 lety +3

      They're touring together !

    • @reefatbakht
      @reefatbakht Před 5 lety +1

      Pls no keep that squeaky ass voice away

    • @WiezAnims
      @WiezAnims Před 4 lety +15

      They technically have a song together on Flying Lotus' song "More" on his newest album. Anderson does vocals and while he isnt specifically named it's obvious thundercat is doing the guitar/bass parts.

  • @loserainy5268
    @loserainy5268 Před 8 lety +202

    that drummer is crucial af

  • @fonpetersen4975
    @fonpetersen4975 Před 8 lety +385

    that bass line tho. This dude is an international inspiration to all bassists. Same goes for the rest of the band/crew!

    • @JannioHidalgo
      @JannioHidalgo Před 7 lety +2

      Anna Petersen totalmente internacional! nos encanta Thundercat!

  • @StefansZZ
    @StefansZZ Před 8 lety +388

    I wanna see Thundercat live so badly! He's so funky. Such a smooooth voice too.

    • @BeyondSideshow
      @BeyondSideshow Před 8 lety +15

      Saw him play with Kamasi Washington yesterday. Holy crap :o

    • @maxdrury7880
      @maxdrury7880 Před 7 lety +6

      +BeyondSideshow saw him play at afropunk last weekend, it was amazing

    • @MrSteviethegreat
      @MrSteviethegreat Před 5 lety +1

      he put on an amazing show. saw him 2 years ago.

    • @MrSingledad32
      @MrSingledad32 Před 5 lety

      Could he be the next George Clinton?

    • @MrSingledad32
      @MrSingledad32 Před 5 lety

      This song sounds good chopped.

  • @supaF
    @supaF Před 5 lety +399

    Its like if Primus decided not to do meth and listened to less Rush

    • @aidan7195
      @aidan7195 Před 5 lety +6

      But Primus did listen to Rush

    • @taylorvalencia4739
      @taylorvalencia4739 Před 5 lety

      😂😂😂

    • @Jojo-uc9or
      @Jojo-uc9or Před 4 lety +30

      So primus but not primus? I would love to see Les And Thundercat play together.

    • @xisotopex
      @xisotopex Před 4 lety +19

      @@aidan7195 his joke
      your head

    • @aidan7195
      @aidan7195 Před 4 lety +4

      @@xisotopex But that wasn't his joke. His joke was Led Claypool is a methhead

  • @adityas7091
    @adityas7091 Před 8 lety +349

    2:02 What the FUCK

  • @Troumbadour
    @Troumbadour Před 8 lety +59

    God damn, I came here to see the man behind the intoxicating funk of Lamar's "Wesley's Theory" and I was not prepared for this level of bass playing. I can't even comprehend this, man.

  • @alecvanlandingham264
    @alecvanlandingham264 Před 7 lety +108

    Drummer sounds like he's late for a meeting right after this performance.

    • @jaredtinkham3974
      @jaredtinkham3974 Před 4 lety +8

      Alec VanLandingham yeah, literally comes in rushing

    • @Behine.DeChilis
      @Behine.DeChilis Před 3 lety +5

      Agree. The tempo seems to be all over the place. Love the tune, though.

    • @stevekimball7697
      @stevekimball7697 Před měsícem

      Drummer IS INCREDIBLE!!! JUSTIN BROWN!!!!!!!!

  • @RetroJ3000
    @RetroJ3000 Před 4 lety +42

    It was like they were all competing for the solo and I loved every second of it

  • @cemegonuts
    @cemegonuts Před 8 lety +110

    finally after years of mourning the passing of George Duke, I have someone to carry the torch. Thank you Thundercat. You are amazing and keep the spirit alive!

  • @user-tw8tj9vt3w
    @user-tw8tj9vt3w Před 7 lety +13

    1:09 Man, this smile is sooo adorable!

  • @MarcAnthem
    @MarcAnthem Před 7 lety +191

    who says a rhythm section cant be a full band. you just need great musicians.

    • @jacobramos8524
      @jacobramos8524 Před 4 lety +7

      He does play the bass somewhat like a lead but that’s what makes it cool

    • @yazzer4963
      @yazzer4963 Před 4 lety +6

      no one says that

    • @yaboi-km2qn
      @yaboi-km2qn Před 3 lety +2

      yeah no one has ever said that.

  • @bballislife7158
    @bballislife7158 Před 8 lety +57

    Had no idea he could sing. Hes amazing

  • @liamness
    @liamness Před 8 lety +7

    His voice sounds amazing during this take. Way better than on record even.

  • @MrTrendkill42
    @MrTrendkill42 Před 6 lety +15

    3:12 - BASS FROM SPACE!

    • @henrysmith7459
      @henrysmith7459 Před 4 lety

      Yes indeed he's making Bootsy Collins proud the O.G SPACE BASS CREATOR !!!! 🎸

  • @Englishdan81
    @Englishdan81 Před 4 lety +14

    I love this, the imperfections are awesome! The fact that Hamm came into the solo early and immediately knew it and Brunner sued him in after the bridge.

  • @Rumeeezyy
    @Rumeeezyy Před 7 lety +12

    Had the pleasure of seeing him live at the Fox Theater in Oakland and HOLY SHIT THUNDERCAT IS AMAZING!

  • @sirius_reset
    @sirius_reset Před 2 lety +1

    Funk n Soul never left.
    It was waiting for TRUTH to return .. after all Great Music is only fruit borne of TRUTH.

  • @rodentcafeteria
    @rodentcafeteria Před 7 lety +10

    I was expecting a cover of Buddy Miles' "Them Changes," but this is nice discovery.

  • @cindy91365
    @cindy91365 Před 8 lety +26

    that is the sickest shit Ive ever heard

  • @MarkArandjus
    @MarkArandjus Před 8 lety +40

    First time I saw Thundercat: "Wait... that's not a guitar? HOOOooly shit! :O "

    • @colincassidy1194
      @colincassidy1194 Před 8 lety +5

      Damm right, it is quite impressive the way that man slaps that bass

    • @sanfordyeti
      @sanfordyeti Před 8 lety +12

      +Colin Cassidy He isn't slapping, he's 3 finger picking.

    • @Barney-ii1no
      @Barney-ii1no Před 8 lety +3

      i wanna know the effect he using, sounds squelchy as fuck

    • @coleemmersonhallman5329
      @coleemmersonhallman5329 Před 7 lety +5

      +Bernette W moogerflooger

  • @hoffus
    @hoffus Před 8 lety +32

    Wonderin' bout TC's wry smile n' raised eyebrow at 1:08. I can only think is it was a little inside acknowledgment and jab to the keys player. A few bars before he came in with synth strings on the first go, then quickly shifted to acoustic piano setting for the remainder.

  • @200_cuentos
    @200_cuentos Před 3 lety +4

    I listen to this song since its release and still don't have any idea what's going on but i love it

  • @calebrains7795
    @calebrains7795 Před 8 lety +6

    I love watching his fingers on that bass. So wild.

  • @rayhairston7582
    @rayhairston7582 Před 2 lety +3

    Cool that he allows a guest solo. Cool that the song takes different forms depending on who else is playing. I was getting jazz vibes from this breakdown but there are several ways to deliver it and they all work amazingly

  • @erickpadilla4003
    @erickpadilla4003 Před 7 lety +5

    I CAN NOT stop listenining to this! ty thundercat

  • @richardevans7885
    @richardevans7885 Před 3 lety +8

    What a talent. To be able to sing and play bass is incredibly difficult. To do it at this level is off the chart add in this guys song writing skillz and voice and you have the makings of musical genuis. Great track

  • @DextraVisual
    @DextraVisual Před 8 lety +60

    How the fuck does he riff and sing like that at the same time?

    • @basstea338
      @basstea338 Před 8 lety +48

      Practice practice practice

    • @hamon_master1390
      @hamon_master1390 Před 7 lety

      having a metronome going when ever your not on stage can make the riffs easier to do imo

    • @nothydropump845
      @nothydropump845 Před 6 lety +5

      He's a fuckin demigod

  • @billyalarie929
    @billyalarie929 Před 3 lety +1

    jesus christ this guy is a MONSTER

  • @OnLyDoOom
    @OnLyDoOom Před 8 lety +134

    that's some wet slapback lol

    • @elstupido2233
      @elstupido2233 Před 6 lety +12

      Thats some wet dick lol

    • @supaF
      @supaF Před 5 lety +4

      @@elstupido2233 my pussy is as wet as that pedal is for thundercat

    • @carstarsarstenstesenn
      @carstarsarstenstesenn Před 3 lety

      wet ass slapback make his pullout game weak

  • @vietnameseprince9110
    @vietnameseprince9110 Před 3 lety +1

    Nasty chops. Thundercat is on another level.

  • @MrSpiritualDesire
    @MrSpiritualDesire Před 3 lety +1

    Thunder cats music is a blessing to my frequency

  • @savannaisaak153
    @savannaisaak153 Před 4 lety +11

    some of the perks of being a musician is hearing the smaller things. My favorite thing Ive noticed is the tempo speeding up slowly its there in the recording but its so much more noticeable in the live version.

    • @risharddaniels1762
      @risharddaniels1762 Před 3 lety

      discounted depression it doesn’t take a musician to notice a tempo change bro...

    • @savannaisaak153
      @savannaisaak153 Před 3 lety

      rishard daniels your completely right that’s just one thing I mentioned and I didn’t know how to word the rest of what I was saying so everything is worded wrong and an incomplete thought

  • @javaughnlemonius1418
    @javaughnlemonius1418 Před 3 lety +4

    His bass sounds like Star Wars sound effects

  • @TeeTaan
    @TeeTaan Před 6 lety +2

    This trio is legendary

  • @joserodall7321
    @joserodall7321 Před 2 lety

    Stank face all through out this clip. The sound It's outstanding

  • @nickytheanimal2413
    @nickytheanimal2413 Před rokem +1

    This is excellent playing by both gentlemen

  • @andrewcoates4952
    @andrewcoates4952 Před 6 lety +5

    Honestly his mastery over the bass is impressive and never ceases to amaze me

  • @joshdievendorf4997
    @joshdievendorf4997 Před 7 lety +42

    The stankiest bass I've probably ever heard

  • @emery1057
    @emery1057 Před 5 lety +2

    Feels like it’s getting faster and faster

  • @davidmarsalis1522
    @davidmarsalis1522 Před 2 lety +3

    This is awesome

  • @quirkyberd19
    @quirkyberd19 Před 7 lety +1

    the ultimate jam

  • @charylkenerly6637
    @charylkenerly6637 Před 3 lety +2

    Love Thundercats music and Flying Lotus!!! Have all they're CD's and I Love KCRW. Me and my sister used to live in LA and we always looked foward to Garth Trinidad's shows. Thanks 4 posting this!!!☮💕😀

    • @kcrw
      @kcrw  Před 3 lety +1

      You got it ; )

  • @davidhall9756
    @davidhall9756 Před 7 lety

    This brother is in another place, would love to visit, puts in mind of what I grew up believing in adversity art has no limits, art is free, art is all we really have, art is what we only are !

  • @reneebooker7152
    @reneebooker7152 Před 3 lety +1

    Brother Johnson old school all the way!!! Nobody MOVE!!!

  • @tthom580
    @tthom580 Před 7 lety

    Holy lord. And the award for most unstoppable groove goes to this song.

  • @HexStickman
    @HexStickman Před 8 lety +1

    Absolutely filthy bass. I love it.

  • @zacharykrock9752
    @zacharykrock9752 Před 3 lety +1

    Steve Lacy and Thundercat collab needs to happen

  • @sosodtikvica
    @sosodtikvica Před 7 lety +1

    I can't wait to hear this live and dance !

  • @frederickcollins3307
    @frederickcollins3307 Před 2 lety

    1st time listener now i know why my Son is a BIG fan, one of his graduation gifts from CIM (double Bass ) is tickets to you guys when you come to Columbus OH....and yes you have a new but older fan ask well. Good luck guys and be better then Bless!

  • @dinhoff583
    @dinhoff583 Před 8 lety +118

    it's a shame only 12,900 people know about this performance

    • @citrusnosebleed4499
      @citrusnosebleed4499 Před 8 lety +3

      +Din Hoff 62,000*

    • @blacksage81
      @blacksage81 Před 8 lety +1

      +Din Hoff 91k

    • @dinhoff583
      @dinhoff583 Před 8 lety +8

      Yes. I get it, as time goes on, videos get views.

    • @Sythka
      @Sythka Před 8 lety +9

      +Din Hoff then what was the point of your first comment lol

    • @anthonysmith4785
      @anthonysmith4785 Před 8 lety +1

      Hey, people are lemmings....do not let it phase the beauty of music!

  • @palmiras100
    @palmiras100 Před 8 lety

    Just fabulous!

  • @Beetwixt_N._Janeen2112

    LOVE YOU THUNDERCAT!!

  • @elevenstar
    @elevenstar Před 6 lety

    LOVE this Song!!! The Album 'DRUNK' is amazing! Thundercat for GRAMMY!

  • @grammarianshannon2741
    @grammarianshannon2741 Před 2 lety

    Cannottt wait to see him this summer. Kinda hope it rains. Fun!

  • @gilGuedin
    @gilGuedin Před 6 lety +4

    I imagine a vaporwave song with Thundercat tracks

  • @thesingingalienmayberry8759

    love this....

  • @CaptainOhWow95
    @CaptainOhWow95 Před 5 lety +4

    I watch this video every time I practice my drums. Meaning nearly every day AND ITS JUST AS GOOD EACH TIME 😭😭😭😭☄️☄️☄️☄️

  • @choudberry
    @choudberry Před 8 lety

    Fantastic, really fantastic.

  • @alexwalzem7527
    @alexwalzem7527 Před 8 lety

    It's AMAZING!

  • @Phrgyian
    @Phrgyian Před 8 lety

    Soo stoked to be seeing him live tonight in NZ

  • @neilparselle4881
    @neilparselle4881 Před 6 lety

    Stunning! Simply F’ing stunning!!

  • @27_s0ulz
    @27_s0ulz Před 3 lety +4

    damn he changed so much

  • @KDRIIZZLLE
    @KDRIIZZLLE Před 7 lety

    love that bass.

  • @KrNbAjO
    @KrNbAjO Před 3 lety +1

    That solo should be the last thing they serve on Hot Ones, cot damn that was spicy!!!

  • @liamkenz
    @liamkenz Před 7 lety

    i feel this. feels so real.

  • @rillloudmother
    @rillloudmother Před 8 lety +145

    lol, this reminds me of the first day that a kid gets a wah wah pedal and then uses it on everything.

    • @skaterdude7277
      @skaterdude7277 Před 6 lety +18

      The kid also happens have fingers that ball at the speed of sound

    • @four4twenty
      @four4twenty Před 3 lety

      Mark Anthony 🙌

  • @daFranch1se69
    @daFranch1se69 Před 8 lety +12

    This is sex for the ears. Amazing art and music. This is what I need, this is art through music. So much feels dude. Amazing.

  • @erickpadilla4003
    @erickpadilla4003 Před 7 lety

    WTF IS THIS MUSIC FROM HEAVEN! THIS IS JUST MAGIC!!!!!!!!

  • @El_IF_B_2
    @El_IF_B_2 Před 5 lety +1

    Thundercat is just the fucking man

  • @Drealln51
    @Drealln51 Před 5 lety

    Came back here in 1/3/2019 ....still dope

  • @NAILgasmTV
    @NAILgasmTV Před 8 lety +2

    HELL YES!

  • @nicnac1915
    @nicnac1915 Před 5 lety

    This is funky as hell.

  • @mercurybanana
    @mercurybanana Před 8 lety

    best version

  • @danajayson
    @danajayson Před 8 lety

    Pure Dope right here

  • @benjaminfrazieriii4576
    @benjaminfrazieriii4576 Před 6 měsíci

    I SEE IT ALL SO NICE AND HERE.

  • @krystiankornilowicz4577
    @krystiankornilowicz4577 Před 4 lety +4

    the tempo is a little faster than his official release. this isn't a complaint because that means that this was unique and has almost more value then the original

  • @spenceralwyn3182
    @spenceralwyn3182 Před 6 lety

    Jesus, that pedal tracks sooooo well. Holy hell.

  • @WilliamChillWillFletcher

    Wow!

  • @WillYazdani
    @WillYazdani Před 7 lety

    Immense talent

  • @isaacwest8031
    @isaacwest8031 Před 5 lety

    This is UNREAL

  • @drv30
    @drv30 Před 6 lety

    Awesome!

  • @elizabetebraz
    @elizabetebraz Před 8 lety

    Love this sound! :)

  • @dabudamba
    @dabudamba Před 7 lety +64

    turn up the keybord volume god damnnnnnnn

  • @blitheringrando1410
    @blitheringrando1410 Před 4 lety

    That is really good live stuff.

  • @spacejammer9330
    @spacejammer9330 Před 8 lety

    these guys can jam!

  • @nikastew4590
    @nikastew4590 Před 8 lety +194

    So please give it back because it's not yours to take..

    • @rulisa1131
      @rulisa1131 Před 6 lety +1

      Nika Stew No it's not, Nika. And still, you took it 😔

    • @dnanadiana7543
      @dnanadiana7543 Před 5 lety +4

      I saw this comment right at same time as he sung it. Resonates

    • @Benjamin1683-e3w
      @Benjamin1683-e3w Před 4 lety +1

      We all need real love too! Thank you Nika

  • @cozywon
    @cozywon Před 8 lety

    buying the album NOW!!

  • @MrAelius
    @MrAelius Před 8 lety

    C'est un monstre ! I saw him in Paris at the opening of Flying Lotus. This groove !

  • @notrombones5041
    @notrombones5041 Před 8 lety +1

    True talent is priceless.
    Long live Thundercat!

  • @ich8bit
    @ich8bit Před 6 lety

    Extremely nice synth solo!

  • @joe14636
    @joe14636 Před 8 lety

    Really cool that he does his own vocals too.

  • @Zladysman
    @Zladysman Před 7 lety

    Holy shit. Thundercat you are fucking amazing. Also, that synth solo...GodDAYUM!!!

  • @ondrar7527
    @ondrar7527 Před 8 lety

    wow. interisting bass sound. great to push limits!

  • @whyimarko
    @whyimarko Před 7 lety

    this MAN CAN DO IT

  • @cmk4633
    @cmk4633 Před 6 lety

    Dope

  • @jabaurphinix3122
    @jabaurphinix3122 Před 7 lety

    Snapped on that bass Bootsy Collins style!!💪👍👍