BADBADNOTGOOD (abbreviated as BBNG) is (formerly) pianist Matt Tavares, sax… Read Full Bio ↴BADBADNOTGOOD (abbreviated as BBNG) is (formerly) pianist Matt Tavares, saxophonist Leland Whitty, bassist Chester Stone Hansen and drummer Alex Sowinski. The original trio (Tavares, Hansen and Sowinski) met at Humber College in Toronto, Canada and bonded over their mutual musical interests - OFWGKTA, Gucci Mane, and Waka Flocka Flame.

BADBADNOTGOOD released their first two albums in 2011 and 2012, both for free from their official Bandcamp.

Their third album named "III", was released on 6, May, 2014.

They released their fourth album, "Sour Soul" a collaboration with Ghostface Killah , on 23, Feb, 2015.

On January 1, 2016, Leland Whitty, a saxophonist who has appeared on BBNG2 and III, officially became part of the group. Later that year, on July 8, BADBADNOTGOOD released their fifth album, "IV" which featured many more collaborators, such as Kaytranada and Mick Jenkins. As of 2019, pianist Matt Tavares is no longer a member of BADBADNOTGOOD.

Band's official site: http://badbadnotgood.com
Bandcamp: http://badbadnotgood.bandcamp.com/

Outro / Glasper
BADBADNOTGOOD Lyrics

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I was always a fan of
Piano and jazz and shit, but
That – to see him actually
Do that was like, okay
I wanna play piano so since

Wait, wait, wait, one second – Alex
How do you feel about "Giant Steps?"

Fuck that shit – everyone's played it, it's
Fifty years old, it sounds like crap
Write a new song and
Stop playing that goddamn
Song i don't care if you can
Fucking modulate in it and
Change the shit up – you
Can play it in seven
You can play it in nine – it's fucking

Boring that's what I think
About "Giant Steps"

Overall Meaning

In the lyrics to BADBADNOTGOOD's song "Outro / Glasper," there is a conversation happening between two individuals, discussing their thoughts on piano, jazz, and specifically the iconic jazz composition "Giant Steps." The first part of the lyrics express admiration for piano and jazz, stating that the person was always a fan of those genres. It suggests that witnessing someone actually play the piano had a profound impact on them, sparking a desire to learn and play the instrument themselves.

However, the second part of the lyrics takes a different turn. One person interrupts and asks the other's opinion on "Giant Steps," a well-known jazz piece composed by John Coltrane. The response is dismissive and critical, stating that "Giant Steps" is old, overplayed, and sounds unpleasant. The person expresses their frustration and boredom with the song, suggesting that playing it in different time signatures doesn't make it any more interesting. It reflects a desire for musicians to create something new and fresh, rather than sticking to established compositions.

Overall, these lyrics capture a conversation between two individuals who have differing views on music, expressing their personal preferences and frustrations with the jazz genre, and particularly with "Giant Steps."

Line by Line Meaning

I was always a fan of
I have always had a deep admiration for

Piano and jazz and shit, but
the art of playing the piano and the genre of jazz and other related things

That – to see him actually
In that moment, witnessing him in action

Do that was like, okay
Performing that extraordinary feat felt like

I wanna play piano so since
I developed a strong desire to learn how to play the piano afterward

Wait, wait, wait, one second – Alex
Hold on, before we continue, Alex

How do you feel about "Giant Steps?"
What is your opinion on the song called 'Giant Steps'?

Fuck that shit – everyone's played it, it's
Disregard that song – it has been performed by numerous individuals, and it

Fifty years old, it sounds like crap
Has been around for half a century, and it lacks musical quality

Write a new song and
Compose a fresh piece of music and

Stop playing that goddamn
Cease performing that damn

Song i don't care if you can
I do not care about your ability to

Fucking modulate in it and
Effortlessly change the key while playing it and

Change the shit up – you
Alter the entire composition – you

Can play it in seven
Have the option to perform it in a 7/4 time signature

You can play it in nine – it's fucking
Or even in a 9/4 time signature – it is absolutely

Boring that's what I think
Dull and uninteresting, that is my opinion

About "Giant Steps"
Regarding the song called 'Giant Steps'

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Comments from YouTube:

boogster123321

13y↑5

possibly one of the best comments about jazz and giant steps at the end of the track

brad5191

12y↑1

This shit needs to be longer!! the part where the drums and bells kick in!!! I love you guys

Nathan Nicholas

13y↑2

Alright maybe you have heard Giant Steps too many times, but it DOES NOT sound like crap!

aynism

13y↑1

@JechtRye Glasper is the man and so is the Experiment....they are the most gifted and dopest guys. their concert was the best i seen in a looong time! :-)))

Jecht Rye

13y↑1

@aynism Definitely. I saw his trio last year and have the Experiment coming up in November. Chris Dave is an insane drummer. The whole show I was torn at who to watch, him or Robert.

BJ Thomas

12y↑1

Yes, extended version please.

Carlotta Lu

11y

GIVE ME MORE OF THAT SHIT!

MoeMeatsMeat

13y

nothing better than walking home drunken, in the dark (:

Random Guy

the most beautiful, most elegant thing ive heard all week

JCTV

12y

wish this was longer

seostattler

13y↑1

I agree with the general sentiment at the end that contemporary Jazz has a tendency of repeating the past.... But I disagree that Giant Steps is crap and I also disagree that it is wrong to revisit past standards.... Contemporary readings of past standards is what reinvents the music and keeps it fresh... Archie Shepp's reading of Naima = case in point - /watch?v=7lprPFuftIY

Chris Kunke

8y↑3

I really enjoy some jazz (including these artists here), but some of it I find quite repetitive and "samey". I probably feel that way because I don't understand the intricacies of it as well as other types of music.

My question is, what necessarily makes jazz good or bad by a more historical or "objective" standard? What makes Coltrane considered so much greater than 99.9 percent of jazz artists, even though to me theres a lot of jazz that sounds like him? Do people rate jazz largely as the players technical ability? And from these guys viewpoint as musicians, what is their complaint about Giant Steps?

Dennis McInally

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62tIvfP9A2w watch this

Kram Newton

8y↑1

you have to understand that in the time that Coltrane was coming up, no one else really sounded like him and he was very unique... but yes today there are many people who have a similar style as him.

Hu Man

8y↑10

+cKunke2 Some of it's technical skill, some of it is simply historically "breaking the mold" as it were, on what's considered good music. Often it comes down to the content your making.

If you can do the 12 bar blues, well hey, congratulations, you can do jazz. But the point of jazz is to be an ever changing format, to push the envelope and create the most varied music, while still keeping it pleasant to listen to (most of the time). So the problem is that so many people are doing similar sounding things, it's not adding to the legacy in any way.

Which is why these guys have a problem with Giant Steps. It's a very well made song, and as jazz musicians they've probably practiced it. They've probably seen other people practice it. They've probably heard it a million times at this point. Keep in mind he never said he hated the song he said "it's fucking boring". Which implies he has simply grown tired of that song and wants people to make new content instead of always replaying old stuff.

headybud

11y↑1

fuck this feels good in my ears

Jecht Rye

13y

Does anybody actually listen to (Robert) Glasper already? If you're in here listening to this and you don't, you should. He's a great jazz pianist, and similarly implicated in Hip Hop. He's worked with people like Mos Def, J Dilla, and Talib Kweli, but in his own music the culture is clearly present.

aynism

13y

@JechtRye Lnow what you mean, they are all insane. Yes we also have him coming to A'dam in November doing a double concert with the Duke! Ticket in de da pocket of course.

s04sj

12y↑1

The actual song is about 3 mins long. 'Winter Nights' by Twigg & Stone.

000e5b2o514

Thank you!

Lyndon Johnson

9y↑1

im going to listen to giant steps right meow

dumb boy

11y

I extended/remixed this song at soundcloud(dot)com/thecakeisalie-3/badbadnotgood-outro-glasper

DeadFly MountainClan

13y

Hey i wrote a little verse with this beat. its on my page under 'Most of Me' tell me wacha think

nutsackmania

12y

i'm not sure "or abridging the freedom of speech" applies to trashing giant steps

Ajay Shughart

12y

my opinion on Giant Steps is that Coltrane DID have a great piece of music there. but the thing is, so many players will do those covers just to show, "Oh, look how many notes I can play. or look how fast I can play!" I hate that junk. but like Music is supposed to be what you make of it. you don't have to play stuff just like the original. you need to change the idea to do something new. that's how music evolves. Coltrane and BBNG are both amazing musicians

Grom Hellscream

8y↑13

but giant steps is dope :(

Ryan Takach

It is but if you go to jazz school where all people care about is playing it at 350 bpm in 17/8 rather than creating art then I’m sure it gets tiring

BrokenRibbs

12y↑1

Talking shit about Giant Steps? AH HELL NAH

ksfrmars

12y

extended ver pls

Nathan Mcmillen

8y↑1

tyler in this!

GettingHyphy

12y↑2

this song is way too fresh, its ruined by the bullshit at the end no matter what hes saying. i love the track but i dont want to hear talking after haha

Lucas

It his song, he can put whatever he wants

Greg F

13y

@thrashmetalkills i'm with you here (even if i dig what he's talkin bout: all those wankers who are butchering this classic without even tryin to learn to play the blues) and about sounding like crap, who wants to hear more than once covers of beats that use old jazz samples? not me at least...i love SV's Fall In Love even more than Gap Mangione's Diana In The Autumn Wind but i don't give a fuck about someone covering it on a record :/

Jecht Rye

13y

@aynism Ohh, nice. Enjoy it!

alex burgos

9y↑2

Tyler the Creator

Kmambu

Everyone took the bait, eh ? XD

Matt Guzman

12y

what song is this??

Aaron Landsberg

12y

and yall did a dilla tribute? lol

Emily Jacklin

12y

yeah seriously!

Joe Sorcic

11y

Fuck Giant Steps? During his time John Coltrane was one of the greatest innovators for jazz, and he still is. He helped move the music forward and he did something EXTREMELY productive. If jazz musicians want to honor the great legends of jazz and the tunes that are known as "standards" by doing their own version, that's up to them. Along with those "covers" modern jazz musicians are creating tons of new and original compositions; is this something you haven't noticed?? Sounds like it!

matheus

5y↑2

I think what he means is jazz as a music genre. As we are still playing Coltrane 50 years later, jazz will never be something into the new generations. What BBNG are trying to say is 'let's do new music' and this is very nice. I think for having a new sound and evolve a musical genre, you have to have a kind of atittude that 'destroys' what comes before you. That was exactly what Coltrane did.

Max Sergeant

Joe Sorcic just because someone is a game changer or someone who pushes the music in a different direction doesn't mean that the song is automatically good. Now, Personally I like Giant Steps a lot and coltrane as well. But Alex shouldn't have to like the song or respect it just because it was a game changer, that's bullshit

zorth42

5y↑2

You guys are missing the entire point of his rant.....

zorth42

3y↑1

@Ryan Takach his discography is a testament to that

Ryan Takach

@zorth42 Coltrane wouldn’t be rehashing giant steps and playing it in weird time signatures he would be creating new art and pushing boundaries

zorth42

5y↑2

omx he's talking about jazz culture and people playing standards doing nothing to progress the art, Coltrane is a good example of "on paper" jazz and his fame has been inflated by the academic branch of jazz. Giant steps had it's place but jazz is a lot more than the hard bop of miles and Coltrane, and imo, that is the point of his rant