The band released their debut album "Live at Uncommon Ground" in 2005 and began touring extensively after their second album "The Only Constant" in 2006. Snarky Puppy's first four albums were released under Sitmom Records. Their fifth album, "Tell Your Friends" was released in 2010 under Ropeadope Records.
In 2013, Snarky Puppy embarked on their biggest project yet with the "Family Dinner Volume One." They teamed up with some of their favorite vocalists in the world for a live recording at the Jefferson Center in Roanoke, Virginia. Their Performance of the song "Something" with Lalah Hathaway has earned them a 2014 Grammy for Best R&B Performance.
Snarky Puppy's leader, Michael League, was interviewed and written about in the 2010 book release "The New Face of Jazz: An intimate look at today's living legends and the artists of tomorrow" by Cicily Janus. The author cites League's self-termed music as "jafunkadansion" for its genre-bending qualities of instrumental and dance music. Cicily Janus also comments the "group Snarky Puppy is one of the most inventive in sound and funk since Maynard Ferguson's fusion years."
Band Members:
Michael League – bass guitar, oud, percussion
Jay Jennings – trumpet, flugelhorn
Mike Maher – trumpet, flugelhorn
Chris Bullock – tenor and soprano saxophones, bass clarinet, flute, alto flute, bansuri, percussion
Bob Reynolds – tenor saxophone
Zach Brock – violin
Bill Laurance – piano, keyboards
Shaun Martin – keyboards
Bobby Sparks II – keyboards
Justin Stanton – keyboards, trumpet
Bob Lanzetti – guitars
Mark Lettieri – guitars
Chris McQueen – guitars
Larnell Lewis – drums
Jamison Ross – drums
Jason "JT" Thomas – drums
Keita Ogawa – percussion
Nate Werth – percussion
Marcelo Woloski – percussion
Something
Snarky Puppy Lyrics
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You and I have something
How I long to be around when
When you can see that
You and I have something
Come on, oh, oh, it's something
You better believe it
How I long to be around when
When you can see that
You and I have something
And come on, it's been a revelation, yeah
You've been an inspiration to me
And there is not one question, no
And my heart will run to you
Oh, oh, it's something
You better believe it
You and I have something
I don't wanna lose this time, babe
And hope you can see that
'Cause you and I have something
In my heart I can't believe we've been so blind
Looks like we've wasted so much time
There's not a doubt that rings untrue
Said when I'm with you
Oh, you and I got something
Come on, oh, oh, it's something
Oh, you and I, we got something
Come on, oh, oh, it's something
The lyrics to "Somethin'" by Snarky Puppy featuring Lalah Hathaway is a love song about two people who have something special between them. The song talks about the desire to be around each other and the revelation of what they have. The two have been blind to the fact that they have something special and they have wasted so much time. However, the lyrics suggest that they have finally realized it and are not willing to lose this time together.
The song has a beautiful melody and the vocals by Lalah Hathaway are soulful and emotional. The lyrics are simple but powerful, with a repetitive chorus that emphasizes the significance of what the two have. The repetition of "Ooh, ooh, ooh, it's something" and "You and I have something" in the chorus adds to the song's hypnotic quality.
The song is an ode to the feeling of falling in love, the thrill of finding something special in someone else, and the anticipation of exploring that connection. The lyrics convey the sense of hope that comes from discovering a deep connection with another person.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh, ooh, ooh, it's something
There's a special feeling between us
You and I have something
We share an unexplainable bond
How I long to be around when
I can't wait to experience this with you
When you can see that
When we both realize this connection
You better believe it
It's true, no doubt about it
And I'm sure of one thing
I'm certain of this fact
And come on, it's been a revelation, yeah
It's been an eye-opening experience
You've been an inspiration to me
You motivate me to be better
And there is not one question, no
I have no doubts
And my heart will run to you
My heart beats for you
I don't wanna lose this time, babe
I don't want to waste our time together
And hope you can see that
I hope you feel the same way
'Cause you and I have something
We have a special connection
In my heart I can't believe we've been so blind
I can't believe we didn't see this sooner
Looks like we've wasted so much time
It seems like we missed out on so much
There's not a doubt that rings untrue
There's no question that this is real
Said when I'm with you
I feel this way when we're together
Oh, you and I got something
We have that special connection
Come on, oh, oh, it's something
Let's acknowledge this feeling between us
Oh, you and I, we got something
Our bond is unique
Come on, oh, oh, it's something
Let's embrace this feeling
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRENDA GORDON RUSSELL, DAVID W. FOSTER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Cybio
What about the ancient traditional singing called "Tuva" ?...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhSEKxQjOpY
And the modern way of using this technique, called "polyphonic overtone" :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vC9Qh709gas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9-pwR6qdhE
A short history overview about overtone and throat singing with Anna-Maria Hefele :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSyVS_kPMeU
Cak Redi
Lalah isn't just singing.
She keeps her father's legacy alive.
Respect.
Johnathan 4Ever
PERIODT
Deborah B
wait, she's the daughter of Donny Hathaway???? LMAO I can't believe I never realized that
Johnathan 4Ever
@Deborah B 😂😂
PVibez
Very proud of her we can be sure of that :)
Johnathan 4Ever
@PVibez DAMN RIGHT
Emelyn J.
9 years later and I still get the same chills I had the first time I heard this masterpiece. Classic.
Carolyn Young
EVERY. TIME.
Roslyn Carver
Facts 💯
Kevin Madsen
Same!!