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@StephenJPilat

A pivotal moment in music history. The perfect keyboard solo. Beautiful buildup in energy. Brain-melting unison lines. Absolutely insane.

@chillbite4518

dude, when cory henry played the lead in for the band at the end of his solo 🔥

@barnold23

💯

@42escapehatch

@@chillbite4518 which timestamp?

@chillbite4518

@@42escapehatch its at the end of his solo

@42escapehatch

@@chillbite4518 sorry, I don't know what you mean by "lead in" in your original comment.

@user-xd5lu8ye5h

Who's listening to this in 2024 ?
👇🏻

@oppathailand2989

The best keyboard player of the world

@CitizenKate

I just discovered them on Pandora. And I'm like... how come I never heard of these guys before???

@lornabirch7097

You live under a rock maybe

@CitizenKate

@@lornabirch7097 Must be... I have listened to a lot of other music similar to this for decades, but for some reason I never came across these guys until recently. 🥰

@Bluedog88751

Trumpet player and percussionist here… just holy shit, been listening to this for years but still

@tristanchase2887

No matter how many times I watch this performance, it always leaves me motivated to sell my instruments and give an office job a decent try.

@Inspectorjim

That’s what I did and now I’m at peace with myself. I also have money now. Which is nice..

@Tulsa74127

@@Inspectorjim LOL

@yourweirdplant

Why? This song makes me wanna be as good as these people and put more practice in

@henryherbert

Lol

@ijhhcfionlkgs

@@yourweirdplant exactly

@JAZZROK

I'm a drummer for over Fifty years and a big fan of Larnell but this tune belongs to Cory, his solo goes from earth to pluto and back. He reaches chordal planes that very few keyboardists I have listened to have ever treked. You can see it on the faces watching, it can bring you to tears with it's beauty. He is in the zone...

@timringgenberg2844

Larnell is outstanding on this take but you are right, this is Cory at his best. And the horn section is pretty spot on as well. Just a great performance by everyone involved. Makes me wonder why I even try playing after listening to this.

@younoobroflmao

Don't sell Larnell short. He had a single flight to learn this song.

@ankihansen2489

@@younoobroflmao Don't worry, Larnel owns "What about me"!

@saranebeling6375

@@younoobroflmao He learned the whole album on that flight! Just otherworldly

@saranebeling6375

@@ankihansen2489 Absolutely!! That one is my favorite when I need an amazing drum fix

@lauscho

"I paid for the whole synthesizer, I'm gonna USE the whole synthesizer."

@nenissaK

:DDD gold

@ittainativ6606

This is the best comment

@kevg7040

Except that he prolly got it for free

@MrMoomoo243

Kev G actually probably not. It’s rare for people in bands like these to get sponsor brands to the exstent that the gear is free. Maybe 20-30% off at most

@reginaldcamp2

😂RIGHT!

@VTnewcastle14

I'm still upset for having heard this song, because I can never hear it for the first time again. What an absolute masterpiece.

@PurePT

I can understand that for so many songs but not this one… I probably heard it more than a 1000 times the last year and half and it NEVER goes old or boring, specially the first hundreds there’s always something new your ear picks up each time!

@saranebeling6375

Truth!!

@macmanmanny3983

@@PurePT i agree, with this one it isn't about hearing it for the first time

@borlt_gaming9001

Just did and holy shit you're not wrong.

That keyboard solo turned into it's own song at one point....

@jayhooks6031

You will have the SAME reaction every time you listen to it. I guarantee it.

@ralphisrawi3858

A yearly reminder that larnel lewis learned all the songs on his 7 hours flight to the studio

@wohleyfabz1312

Really?

@KC426859

@@wohleyfabz1312yup, this was the first time he had played any of the songs with the rest of the band. they had no idea how he was going to play them, and he had never heard it played. it’s unreal

@SAHBfan

@@wohleyfabz1312 - Yep... there are a few videos of him on Youtube recorded after this where he is 'put to the test'. It is some crazy incredible skill he has.... search for "Larnell Lewis Hears A Song Once And Plays It Perfectly" - it is freaky.

@notenleser

jesus christ
@@KC426859

@hectordelarocha10

@@KC426859Because that’s how jazz works. You only read the form and it’s about improvisation. It is meant to give musicians the opportunity to play with people they don’t know.

Of course you don’t have to be super good. It just happens all the musicians here are top tier and this master piece was the consequence.

@fpelini

it’s like each musician was plucked somewhere from the top of their respective field’s and placed in this band. just a whole room full of masters.

@bugadebep6085

I’m pretty sure that’s exactly what it is

@Xtianzzyzx

The idea of Cory Henry and Larnell Lewis being in the same room, yet alone on the same track still blows my mind, almost 10 years later

@kengibson402

Started at UNT

@lidj16

Imagine if the jazz greats a hundred years ago were around to witness this. It would be hard to comprehend. Unbeliveable skill and raw talent. This is a beautiful evolution and pushing the boundaries of modern music!

@MoBuc001

As 70+, and a musician, singer, Songwriter, Composer and producer, I really appreciate what you said. I do so on SOOO many levels. From Duke, Count and Benny, to Bird, Dizzy, Coltrane or Tatum, they would appreciated this video magic!

@structlightning

legend@@MoBuc001

@hrvojeodak

After 10 years, I am ready to tell my Lingus story. It was a normal day. I was in my car on my way to work. A friend posted it in a Gmail group (still a thing back there) with a caption: I don't know will you like it, I do. And then those first couple of notes. And then Larnell. And then the first break. I stopped the car because I wasn't in the condition to drive any more. Sat in my car, on a side of the road, in a city center, in my suit and tie, listening this masterpiece to the max with tears running down my face. I still remember the look on a random guy's face when he saw me, must had so much questions. I always had a very emotional reaction to music, but this one just murders me every f..n time. I heard them live couple of years ago, and I though I closed the circle. But now I realize that this is probably the most important song in my life. Love you guys, you made my life more beautiful.

@dimyyr

awesome story dude. i'm so glad i found this song when it came out, i always come back to it! one of the most impressive things i ever laid my young eyes on

@diegothumb6651

it makes you wonder how humans can create such masterpieces

@dlein93

The central nervous system of the octopus is structured so that each limb, quite literally, has a mind of its own. I must say, that octopus on the drums is doing an excellent human impression.

@rstat5481

@dlein93
LOVE IT!

@stevenquinn111

Nbhbbg lo

@dakshdhawan21

The real octopus is Danny Carey tho

@Splavacodo0910

This was the most informative joke i have ever heard my hats off to you sir

@williamelling1508

Larnell Lewis. He is incredible. He said himself that he learned this album on the planeride to go record it.

@SaberStudiosSydney

Larnell and Cory locked in on the solo is just the most intense musical passage I think ever recorded

@davidwhite8158

8 years later, this thing should have 8 billion views. One of the best musical pieces ever compose that gives so much flare in multiple instruments expressions.

@singit3630

Mostly because I've WATCHED it 8 billion times. 🤦‍♀️

@saranebeling6375

@@singit3630 It never gets old!!

@haroldmessinger1

this is true transcendence. A miracle.

@kaziiqbal7257

That drummer’s doing a polyrhythm with each limb

@saranebeling6375

YES! it's nuts, his talent

@tunasandwich8049

I wouldnt be surprised if he forgot that he was playing from the amount of times he would have to shut off his brain just to go with the beat

@saranebeling6375

@@tunasandwich8049 Ya, that beat I still haven't figured out

@completely0riginal419

The way I check my progress in music theory is constantly coming back to this song every month and seeing how much I understand the solo on the theory side of it... I'm still on the chord section 🥲

@cole9888

Yooooo SAME!!!!!

@jonnylangholz

I'm still on the first chord looool

@carolbenevides3690

well I understand nothing of music theory but I like so much this song hahahah, so thank you for the ideia lol

@yourweirdplant

The synth solo, and the drums, they're great, but man are those trumpets crystal clear. That saxophone solo? The guitar lead? The bass?
The entire band is legendary in the way they play this song

@wohleyfabz1312

Kudos to the sound engineers ❤️💯

@NK-gp5jj

​@@wohleyfabz1312yup. Each and every person involved in this production absolutely nailed their job

@daivaharyanto

lets take a moment to respect the mixing engineer

@efini_fc4276

Is this a newer way of playing out in places with bad acoustics? It's interesting to know that everyone is hearing the same sound dynamics live.. but there's still nothing like a well set sound stage to me!
But yes, big up to the mixer!

@asmunddahlin1603

The mixing engineer Eric Hartman sadly passed away in 2015. He has my respect and admiration for all this amazing music he helped give the world!

@guillaumewaelkens7496

@@asmunddahlin1603 that's a shame to hear.... World class engineering.

@Xraftco

@@efini_fc4276 its not so much a concert as more of a live recording session, all the instruments have to be away from each other so the mics pick it all up clearly

@efini_fc4276

@@Xraftco no I get the reasons for placements. I think that's the word though.. It is a live recording session that you can sit in on. Simple and great idea! IDK just never really seen an audience experience like this.
Probably don't get out enough 😔

@perfectpitch4151

Every time I watch this video, I'm shocked at how fantastic this keyboard player is. There's a gigawatt lightbulb inside his brain, every neuron is connecting and sparking every moment with incredible brightness! I'm in awe!!!

@Henda_Benda

By the way, his name is Cory Henry

@awaken77

Cory Henry initially a Hammond organist, but mastered synth soloing (quite different discipline) to perfection. He's definitely has superpower.

@cm9241

It really isn't that different from his organ stuff

@TheCallMeCrazy

Youtube sticking ads in the middle of the solo should be a crime

@cazpaton3671

Screwtube sucks :(

@screwf4ce1

Does anybody else get that lump in the throats and your goosebumps get goosebumps when you witness pure talent like this.....

@gregvadnais1606

Literally watching for my 3000th time and still makes me emotional. This was a special recording.

@oddpetrichor8068

100% my feeling

Not really....heart almost bursts tho

@barryschwarz

Today I listened to Snarky Puppy for the first time. The keyboardist just won his soul back from the devil and the devil offered him his own. Thanks to the drummer for bringing this beautiful insanity together while mixing in reams of his own. No superlative is going to do justice. The talent of the ensemble is elevated by their love for it and for each other's jam.

@elisabethratna10

I almost forgot to watch this today

@georgerussell2947

this hour*

@reginald8947

🤣🤣

@tylernye5044

Shucks, I’m so embarrassed for you

@ChiefVizier

hahah right?!

@chuk9036

You can make a religion out of this

@everharris-rahathaartist4793

Every SINGLE HUMAN BEING living on this Planet EARTH deserves to hear THIS WORK OF ART. This is the definition of using the talents that the Almighty God has given you 😭😭❤❤❤.

@baronvonsatan

I assure you, nobody gave them anything. They worked for it and they worked hard.

@everharris-rahathaartist4793

@@baronvonsatan 🤨and then??

@ericjordan3091

honestly, this may be the greatest piece of music ever recorded.

@LightProgRock

This is just… the best video there is on Youtube. Period. The fact tat this happened at some point in the world, and was recorded and filmed, is a sufficent reason to keep going with mankind.

@BodhiCris

cuz if we as a species can go 'there', there's no telling what's next and how much better it could be. (Pretty much feels like that's the case anyway these days) Great to be alive!

@LightProgRock

Annnnd I just saw it live yesterday. Incredible

@_Mellowtype

This is one of the greatest compositions of music and raw passion I've ever witnessed in my life. That keyboard solo felt inhuman, like it was poured directly from his soul, and the soul of an ethereal being. The whole thing brings tears to my eyes.

@timothyc5878

The solo and the drummer and everything are awesome, but my favorite part is that turnaround at 2:48. Just always makes me smile

@bigwilly1271

agreed, that horn hit on the and of 2 gets me every time

@andrewxu3602

The entire section from 2:30 to 3:06 is 🔥

@carlosm3895

maybe if i keep practicing a more few years... i'd be able to say oh damn at the right places in that solo

@tonyzed6831

Just close your eyes and enjoy... that'll do the trick.

@rkress9349

@@tonyzed6831 True enough. But there are SO many 'oh, damn' moments. Did someone ask, why jazz? Cuz it is live and you NEVER know what you are going to get. Sometimes it is otherworldly great and you can count that there WILL ALWAYS be more!

@ericthorpe5670

@@rkress9349 jazz is like a box of chocolates...

@rrrrrrrrrrrrhhhhhh

@@rkress9349 yeah!!

@A7X33ycsm

I started reading that all serious XD XD

@dalleger

I come back to this every few months and find myself cheering and screaming every time. It is just jaw dropping. This is the zone we all look for when we're playing. Pure magic!

@fontcaicoya5686

I've watched this at least 40 times over the past decade and it never fails me to bring tears to my eyes. The musicianship, passion, power, technicality, all the fucking COLORS. What a madhouse performance by everyone.

@michaeltimothyhalim3938

This kind of music is not for everybody. I can say people who can enjoy this is a true musician. This is beyond..

@laja6108

This is perfection. I can’t stop coming back to listen. Easily one of the best performances I’ve ever seen in my life. If you’ve ever played in a jazz band I feel like you can appreciate this on another level where words are not sufficient.

@cordomum

Cory Henry is a different beast. Larnell backing him up is just the icing on the cake. It's a perfect performance.

@ChadTheAlcoholic

It’s like seeing the face of God

@slothsoul6863

I genuinely couldn't count how man times I have revisited this video. Hundreds by now. Always better than listening to the recording. What amazes me is seeing how Cory starts with the chording solo, and you can literally see he mentally just flew to another planet. Lots of musicians do this, you can tell that they are experiencing the music on another level and just feeling where they need to go, but it's just amazing to see someone go through that and produce something so out of this world. A solo of the century.

@HellishPunch

The drummer is at the correct gig

@mocliamelgoog6

You got our favourite comment on this video bro.

@liamgallagher9700

Larnell!

@alamdaali8776

HAHAH

@calfm4103

@jajajah86 uhh can you explain for me please :)

@jpnavarromusic

GOD I laughed so hard at your comment!

@alexj835

Everyone is AMAZING but the drummers independence is seriously insane. People don't know how hard it is to do what he did on this track.

@Jimmy_Watt

I come back to this one a few times a year. Absolute brass and drum brutality. Everyone's vibing, including the audience. Truly awesome.

@khayajobela6731

I can’t explain it but everytime I listen to this I don’t know what happens to me, I get so overwhelmed and I start tearing and this is what music is suppose to do. If I was watching this live I’d be laying on the floor ,on my back , looking at the roof and just listen. WOW just WOW

@redrabbit2652

I just listened to this piece for the first time right here, right now and I was surprised to find myself tearing up. I don't know why it happened. But reading the comments afterwards and hearing that other listeners have had the exact same emotional reaction is simply beautiful. Thank you for your comment that allowed this moment of human connection.

@KurtKommerz

I mean, can we please agree that this is a piece of jazz history? This is nothing less than one of THE great keyboard solos of the more recent jazz era. And yes, I am including people like keith jarrett, chick corea, you name them. This is absolutely unbelievable and I can't get enough of this.

@Davidmeinhorn

I cried during that keyboard solo…..I mean…..In a public place and just barely holding back tears.

@LemureDeiCampiElisi

my wife knows I am playing this video in my headset just because she sees tears on my face. Everytime.

@iyannajones3739

You are both sweet. I’m crying reading your comments listening to this.

@zeyof987

@@iyannajones3739 Same here

@feederbrian9457

Literally just happened to me today. Decided to pull this gem back up during a work break and I was fighting back tears. 🥲

@evanpardo1341

Me too.

@Argletrough

It feels wrong to be able to listen to this for free.

@victorgodwin4458

I swear!

@madhavraghu

So then buy the DVD!

@nungomez7785

Jacob Collier GRAMMYS https://youtu.be/07nP7xzdqPY

@guilhermesobrinho1329

u r not. 24.031.371 visualizations.

@camfreack98

facts

@hilltopmusicshop6566

I'll never, ever, ever get tired of this performance. EVER. Truly astounding musicianship and orchestration.

@suprchickn7745

I just thank God I am alive to witness this incredible collaboration of musicians. This performance will go down in history as a progressive masterpiece to be examined for decades!

To say Cory Henry is on fire here is a massive understatement, to say Larnell is killing it is the same. The whole band is at the top of their creative brilliance, all the solos are amazing, the mix is gorgeous, the tightness of the rhythm section is astonishing.

The whole thing is a musical miracle as far as I'm concerned. Keep it up Snarky Puppy!

@servHis221

How this hasn't hit a 100 million views by now is testament to the trajectory of music. Then...100 years from now, it will be hailed as quite possibly the most legendary musical performance of the 21st century.

#GREATNESS

@deroly73

Probably bc for most average listener this is to intense and not easy to follow. Don’t get me wrong. I’m diggin this since it came out 😉

@lafayettedelossantos6181

Even though it is already 2024, I can't help but feel overwhelmed by this music. It truly is one of the greatest sets ever, and oh, how I wish I could be right there, sitting with them during a live performance. Every time I hear it, a wave of chills washes over me, filling my heart with indescribable emotions.

@RetRegis

I just love how the second keyboarder (no offense, I have no better term off the top of my head; he's an insanely good musician too) is in constant disbelief at what his bandmember to his left is pulling off. Insane performance overall. Holy sh*t

@iannicholson7205

Agreed! That is actually Shaun Martin. Check out his album "Five Summers." It's on YouTube. Try the track "Yellow Jacket" for starters...

@joshjones9749

You get double the entertainment value by watching Shaun's face go through the roller coaster of emotions watching Cory's solo.

@715dev

+Josh Jones Right at 5:53 on

@GrantJolanta

+Josh Jones i just love the progression.......

@GrantJolanta

+Josh Jones of his emotions. to the point he just says ' right im outta business you guys dont need me here' and sits with the audience

@wastagwaga

+Josh Jones 7:24 "I'm out, man"

@badcat8713

+Josh Jones 6:06. He's like, "what the hell are you doing? Ohh! That's what you're doing. Nice!"

@jfs70ss

I can NEVER GET ENOUGH of Cory Henry's solo.....!! I'm blown away every time I watch it and just say to myself, that's a bad MOFO....!! God Bless you and your amazing talent Cory and thank you Snarky Puppy for taking music to a whole other dimension and place. Happy New Year 24' from the SF Bay Area

@yoomat66

This is incredible. I cannot count how many times I listen to this again and again.

@MrMystifried

Same here , got to be double digits by now. The Cory Henry solo is a spiritual gift .... And Larnell Lewis spectacular !

@eliotgillum

I think I'm in triple digits. I wish YouTube had a YouCounter. Badge of honor (or shame) on videos we just can't stop watching.

@lawrencecollins7398

This video should have 32 BILLION views. Every human on earth needs to watch this at least 4 times. That is how we obtain world peace.

@betchbetchington6019

I cry pretty much every time I hear this, and I hear it a lot. Cory's solo is just absolutely breathtaking, like literally breathtaking. There are parts where it just knocks the wind out of my lungs, I'm covered with shivers and my eyes well up. It feels like he's not even in this dimension anymore and is pulling inspiration from... somewhere. Who the fuck knows where but he is taking you with him whether you want to or not.

@soejrd24978

Same! I love it!

@SgtBagel32

I hear it too, absolutely breathtaking. he's definitely channeling something when he reached the state he did during the solo

@MrLeanonme

Ocean of Soul brought me here. 👍🏾

@agentcouch4293

I don't care what you think but the drummer is the real mvp here. He never let off the beat and was on it 100% of the time.

@dankwgn420

yes someone else agrees

@alfonzoginibi9513

Larnell Lewis

@harrisonwoods9121

what about the other percussionists

@davidnewton5233

Totally agreed. Larnell Lewis takes Snarky to a new dimension. I haven't seen them live with him on drums yet. Someday I'm sure. That said I love how this is a collective of talented musicians which allows them to tour a TON. All their drums are rock solid

@VermylionMusic

I mean it would be impressive if they weren't on a click

@juliusschuler475

This is a masterpiece. I discovered this years ago but every once in a while I come back, listen to it and start to cry. Such joy, such talent ... unbelievable.

@vivecisalie4497

The face they make when Cory starts going berserk on the keyboard is just the best !

@OvertSugar3

I'm so fucking grateful to have been able to listen to this in my life. Managed to feel things i haven't ever felt before, this is just something else entirely

@moserfugger6363

Zappa would be proud! ❤

Greetings from Germany

@norandomnumbers

This is still the most breathtaking performance I've ever witnessed. It just doesn't compare. Amazing.

@danielgoldberg8214

That drummer worked so damn hard the entire song

@PiercingSight

He learned the music on the flight to the performance and improvised everything. Dude's a friggin genius.

@TheTechAndScience

Larnell was the star of the song, Cory had a great solo but Larnell was in the groove the whole time and was absolutely perfect.

@bethwatts2408

Larnell Lewis and Nate Worth (percussion) are the dream team!

@treehann

I love how you can literally see sweat flying off of him by the end of this

@blakewalters6855

Legends be legends

@thomz4625

Cory and Larnell some of the greatest musicians alive

@NK-gp5jj

This shit makes me emotional, man. What a moment in musical history.

@Xtianzzyzx

Cory's solo so good, all my lost left socks, and tupperware lids came back to see what I was listening to

@mauriceschmidt24

This was the first Snarky song I ever heard, and man did it blow me away.

@andrewxu3602

Now listen to Trinity! 😀

@BenGSHarrison

This tune will be bumped for millions of years

@lesodell3489

Incredible solo, but drummer not of this earth.

@henderthing

Larnell Lewis--last minute replacement, and I believe he arrived the day of recording (or maybe the day before) and learned everything on the spot.

@montster13

@@henderthing Pretty sure he had to learn the whole set on the plane ride there!! He talks about it on the video he did with Drumeo

@santafantasy1141

Honestly

@JustinDaining

You will find him squarely and truly in THE POCKET! Unreal playing.

@astonbright

Oh yeah, he’s straight death on this track. KILLED it. And the fact that he was a last minute replacement is just unreal.

@Norshuttle97

The switch from that amazing solo to the continuation of the song @08:12 is simply superb!

@sandral.414

My late musician father would've loved this ❣️

@alanae.8751

I could write such a long paper on WHY THIS IS SO AMAZING!! As a musician myself, listening to this will change your perspective of music and composition…also what a beautiful example of the human spirit, people coming together to create and experience!

@saranebeling6375

Disertation for a PhD!! OK maybe not. This would be a fantastic topic to write about

@alejandrogallardo

Please, do so. I'd love to read

@kettel9758

do it bro

@johnosborne3187

This is my deserted island video choice. I can listen to it over and over. It brings me pure joy to experience the beautifully crafted piece performed by such incredible musicians, whose interactions are so amazing, I could truly enjoy the video with no sound.

@philippschwartz7480

Absolutely brilliant, one of the best music sessions I ever saw/heard in my whole life!!!

@andrewxu3602

Now listen to Keep It On Your Mind next :)

@jbudlives

The true hero of the video is the solid keyboard stand

@Apriluser

jbudlives
🤣

@xavierjones6048

I know I was like that thing is holding strong!

@norahidvegi846

lolololol

@mtgsk5180

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@tonco2244

Cory Henry is the name

@Tsskevik

That solos ending always brings a tear to my eye. Absolutely fantastic!

@rickbiessman6084

It never gets old. I’m sure people will still be listening to this a hundred years from now.

@donalias812

Larnell playing like a wizard mixing some poison such mastery

@zacharyzwald4809

Nothing makes me simultaneously as giddy and at the same time ready to give up on music as this piece. What a perfect tune, a perfect performance, and a legend for all time. What else can I say?

@Henda_Benda

Is it just me or is Cory Henry just INSANE?!

@chrispysaid

Everyone loves the keys solo but are we gonna talk about Larnell? The man is a machine.

@silvereminence

https://youtu.be/SvVld96DnbY

@mzadro7

@@silvereminence it’s not funny when someone promotes his channel this way. Please, stop

@willohyogo2499

Larnell is not a machine! he's a natural wizard/shaman of rhythm and vibration!!! ;) xxx

@willohyogo2499

Close to genius for me ;)

@maikdrummusic7232

A Groove machine

@parthsharma5283

These audience members had best moment of their life

@system2213

why is anyone still making music?? These folks completed it. You can't top this.

@Brucewayne2112-qk4ji

I Just got here, 2023...been missing out!!!😮

@andrewxu3602

Now listen to Keep It On Your mind 🙂

@joshuapatrick682

The Seatbelts and Snarky Puppy are those bands you just can’t help but love.

@philliptigue

Anyone else come back to this video weekly? Just me? Probably not.

@EkulGgats

I think the drummer matches cory in talent, in that he played such a complex, tasty and fast drum part so flawlessly. He was the bedrock of this whole thing and a fuckin groove machine

@Jackthestripper

He got asked to do the gig 2 days before. Yeah, he’s that good

@corinnedepoi8861

Hi! Do you know ABC band? Have you heard their amazing version of Giant Steps? :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QaQZesK6j8

@llamapenNHL

@@Jackthestripper That is actually insane I didn't know that

@jasongravely7217

Luke .Stagg so true. He’s my fav

@Penguinssss

Imagine the sheet music for this

@Alex-cw7xf

UFFFF. Chills and tears every. damn. time. If Aliens exist, surely Cory is from the far flung reaches of the galaxy. Shoutout to the legend that mixed the audio on this performance.

@Del-Lebo

Watching this again (for the God knows how many hundred times...) I really want to say...look at the faces, body language, and Groove everyone has!!! It is not just Sonic Bliss...It is seeing the joy of humanity being in love with life, music, and each other!!! It is, again, a beautiful sight and sound that brings happy tears to my eyes!!!!

@braddeason

This could well be the single best free form piano solo of all time. Sonically, chordally, harmonically...the entire thing is perfection. I've played drums my entire life and I've had the pleasure of playing with several world class piano players...there is nothing that I have ever heard that compares to this. It is just perfection.

@williemammoth11

Still some of the best stuff ever. This will hold up over time, decades later, as one of the really great live performance ensembles. Just stupid good.

@heronkite

Mr. Cory Henry: Please do not retire! My children would love to see you live when they grow up..

@Waael

A Lingus a day keeps the doctor away.

@bren..

Yes

@gabson9545

True

@yuichituba

PHRASING!

@reginald8947

😂😂

@valentinasanchez5757

Facts

@loreleibauerjacobs2723

My highschool band is doing this song and it sounds almost spot on. It takes a lot of time to learn an eleven minute long song especially when you're all teenagers and have the attention span of a gnat. It takes a considerable amount of dedication and passion for music to learn let alone write something like this.

@bobchris11

That's how you get it done

@tyremanguitars

it'd be easier to improvise the solo parts instead of copying it note for note, but good luck to you, did you get around to performing it?

@lung_licker

Hey! I’m only 13! What did I just stumble into? Slack-jawed at this keyboard solo right now.

@laynie113

I was about 13 when this video first came out (and when I discovered snarky puppy) lol. This is Jazz Fusion! And if you’re anything like I was at your age you’re gonna love this band haha! You should listen to this whole album if you haven’t already. It’s called We Like it Here

@mattdavis3421

I neither have the musical intellect nor credentials to call this a masterpiece performance, however I would like to think one day it will be recognised as such. Thank you for sharing this, I am very grateful.

@zicada7661

This is one of the best things in existence

@lanceevensen8082

Cory’s face after his solo is the face of knowing you just took one of the best keyboard solos in history.

@deadlyfreckle

agreed

@AlainNLDB

Yep, and I was one of those lucky few to witness it live! Still grateful they came to Netherlands...

@stevenpam

@@AlainNLDB Awesome! Which one are you?

@nungomez7785

Jacob Collier GRAMMYS https://youtu.be/07nP7xzdqPY

@AlainNLDB

@@stevenpam You can see me at 10:26-10:30, the guy in the middle with light shirt and khaki pants 😃

@finneyp

Back again for my weekly viewing. Still somehow surprised each time at how good this is.

@conniehoukamau2899

I would give anything to experience this live for the first time again.

@D71219ONE

Almost a decade later and you get so hung up on Corey’s transcendent solo, Larnell’s inhuman drumming, and Mike’s disgusting bass playing, that you forget one of the sauciest trumpet solos ever.

@elidervonte

Stunning stunning stunning. Can't help but listen to this over and over again 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏