Cory Wong is basically my Yoda. Like, for real. Been going through a rough patch with anxiety and general figuring myself out, and Cory Wong's philosophy (that he not only talks about but actually lives) is real-life Stoicism. He makes everything look easy and fun. He never frames difficult experiences as horrible, instead he always focuses on what he learned from each experience. What a wonderful student of life, and he wears life very well. Thank you, I received the message of positivity!
I know this probably won't be seen but I was inspired to share. Most people do not understand the pure power of music and what it can do for humanity. The power of music brought me out of a very dark place. I was contemplating suicide. My wife of 48 years suddenly passed I thought I had nothing to live for. I put on a piece of music it affected me so powerfully that i broke down and had the most gut-wrenching cry since my wife passed. It was what I needed to complete the mourning process. It was an instrumental. I have been a touring musician for 51byears now. I always understood how power full music was, but not to that extent. Sorry to be so wordy but I hope someone who really needs these words somehow reads this.
Cory is the evidence that practice makes perfect. The robotic precision in his rhythm playing doesn't happen without hundreds of hours of practice and playing with bands.
I respect a musician who can play the lick at 9:26 but chooses not to, because it wouldn't serve the purpose and true message of the music. Cory's a real artist.
It is a bless to get young guitar players like Cory Wong today with us. I always was wondering where are the young guys that will become the future of the Funk & Groove. I was wondering who would be taking the witness of so many guitar heros. I pray for more young guys like him come to the scene. We need them. People destined to write the history of next generation of Funk & Groove.
If you want to know about the future of funk and groove, check out some of the bands Cory plays with, notably Vulfpeck and the Fearless Flyers. It would be remiss of me to also mention Louis Cole, one of the best musos on the planet at the moment, IMHO. The future is in good hands. Thankfully.
god made Cory's fate to be a guitar player because he's the equivalent of joe dart and there's only enough room for one Joe dart and one Cory Wong 🤷♂️
What Cory says about just plugging a good guitar into a decent amp and that's all you need for a good sound is so true. I play guitar and bass and at guitar gigs, I never used any effects, only a good guitar plugged into a reasonable amp. Nothing special amp-wise (a Roland 60 watt bass amp from memory). After gigs, people used to come up to me and ask what special equipment I was using to get my sound! I'd reply with pretty much what Cory is saying: start with a good guitar, grab a lead, plug the guitar into an amp, and away you go. He's is also right that if you want to sound good, you need to practice, practice, practice. No avoiding it. So start woodshedding!
Good for you, Cory! It's the trials and human suffering that brings us closer to ourselves and those around us. You're a true artist with phenomenal technique, and an inspiration to those around you. Keep all those grooves coming my way, my friend!
Love your perspective Cory! I've been a strat lover for over 20 years. You and John Mayer have carried the torch for beautiful cleans. I'm frustrated by the dominance of computer music. Even when it's cool, I feel sad that there aren't more real musicians coming up to take place in live music. Keep it up Cory!
I am doing a research project on exactly this kind of stuff! I've interviewed artists such as Lawrence, Dynamo, Busty and the Bass, Ripe, etc. I would love to talk to you about what you have done on this channel! Thanks.
He had that outfit on when he first walked on stage in Louisville! Before him and the whole band donned the Wong's uniform I like to think Woody had some influence on the bird shirt bahaha
1:05 totally unrelated to Cory, but his drummer has a very peculiar way of holding his drum sticks. I've never seen someone use a grip that involves a straight extended pointer finger. Very interesting. Looks like his hand attacks straight downwards, rather than a sideways action with the wrist
Petar Janjic! He's an absolutely incredible drummer (got to see Cory play live in NYC feat. Dave Koz where Koz and Petar did this amazing back-and-forth)
@@daftnord4957 Music isn't about just playing a part verbatim. Many people can play lots of Bach, doesn't make them comparable to Glenn Gould -- certainly doesn't make them comparable to Bach.
He really doesn't play anything that tricky to be revered or compared to Prince. Rhythm guitar is a pretty easy job as long as you have an ounce of funk in your body.
i dunno...his guitar all sounds the same to me...he has that one prevalent picking style but nothing extraordinary outside of that. change my mind with clips stating otherwise!
@@rrdwiki playing that style is incredibly hard. his consistent tone and groove are immaculate and if you watch, he is not playing easy stuff on the left hand either. check his live work on My First Car from the Vulfpeck live at MSG show and see some different styles of funky noodlin'.
False, piano tone is not in the hands since your hands never actually touch the strings of the piano. You touch a key which hits a hammer that creates the "tone". Sure you can hit a key a bit harder or softer but you can't directly affect the tone. Guitar on the other hand, your hands are touching those strings directly and causing the sound to reverberate. You are in complete control of the instrument and even the intonation. But I get what he is saying :D
I mean he's good at a funky rhythm but i really dont see all the hype around this dude. Legendary is a bit of an exaggeration. And for the record Prince was a fucking musical genius straight apples and oranges
Cory Wong is a group with a sound focussed on FEELING. Its not about a conceited guitar zealot. Go to to one of their shows for $25 and you'll feel what its all about
“Legendary”!! Really!?!?!? “Legendary”? BB King is Legendary. Santana Legendary Angus Young Legendary, Willie Nelson Legendary.... Cory Who?? May be good BUT LEGENDARY?? Uhh-no!
daft nord isn’t that part of earning legendary status to have been around a minute. This guys not even in a top 100 of known guitarists. Like I said he may be good but good guitarists are a dime a dozen. Spend an hour on RUclips....
He's like a real life Pixar animation. What a treasure.
Maula Nazreen true dat
Yes, absolutely!
Cory Wong is basically my Yoda. Like, for real. Been going through a rough patch with anxiety and general figuring myself out, and Cory Wong's philosophy (that he not only talks about but actually lives) is real-life Stoicism. He makes everything look easy and fun. He never frames difficult experiences as horrible, instead he always focuses on what he learned from each experience. What a wonderful student of life, and he wears life very well. Thank you, I received the message of positivity!
Some sound advice: stop twiddling knobs and start practicing! Dude is keeping it real.
That's the best advice ever. I know lots of musicians that find refugee in gear and don't play really that well.
@@LDdrums20 I know tons more about gear than actually playing unfortunately.
Yes and no. What about U2's The Edge has made an art form out of using effects
@@michobor edge is the exception to the rule.
Idk i was trying to play tool riffs but its not even recognizable without getting the overdrive right
I know this probably won't be seen but I was inspired to share. Most people do not understand the pure power of music and what it can do for humanity. The power of music brought me out of a very dark place. I was contemplating suicide. My wife of 48 years suddenly passed I thought I had nothing to live for. I put on a piece of music it affected me so powerfully that i broke down and had the most gut-wrenching cry since my wife passed. It was what I needed to complete the mourning process. It was an instrumental. I have been a touring musician for 51byears now. I always understood how power full music was, but not to that extent. Sorry to be so wordy but I hope someone who really needs these words somehow reads this.
Cory is articulate with his words and his playing.
spud from trainspotting really changed for the better when he got clean
holy shit
Cory is the evidence that practice makes perfect. The robotic precision in his rhythm playing doesn't happen without hundreds of hours of practice and playing with bands.
Thousands upon thousands of hours of practice.
@@Rob-uu8wt And for what?!
A true gentleman and a scholar. Fender for life. It's all in the hands. Love this guy!
What i love about Cory is the positivity that his music transmits. Gonna see him again in London next week. Hell yeah!
This guy is so great. Love his thoughts on music and his mindset, so positive.
This guy has the right idea about music. All very well said.
I respect a musician who can play the lick at 9:26 but chooses not to, because it wouldn't serve the purpose and true message of the music. Cory's a real artist.
It is a bless to get young guitar players like Cory Wong today with us.
I always was wondering where are the young guys that will become the future of the Funk & Groove.
I was wondering who would be taking the witness of so many guitar heros.
I pray for more young guys like him come to the scene. We need them.
People destined to write the history of next generation of Funk & Groove.
If you want to know about the future of funk and groove, check out some of the bands Cory plays with, notably Vulfpeck and the Fearless Flyers. It would be remiss of me to also mention Louis Cole, one of the best musos on the planet at the moment, IMHO. The future is in good hands. Thankfully.
god made Cory's fate to be a guitar player because he's the equivalent of joe dart and there's only enough room for one Joe dart and one Cory Wong 🤷♂️
Trevor M. facts, and his neck wasn’t designed for it, his wrist got the indestructibilty
interesting interview with this fantastic guitarist
wow, such an inspiration. and such inspirational words.
What Cory says about just plugging a good guitar into a decent amp and that's all you need for a good sound is so true. I play guitar and bass and at guitar gigs, I never used any effects, only a good guitar plugged into a reasonable amp. Nothing special amp-wise (a Roland 60 watt bass amp from memory). After gigs, people used to come up to me and ask what special equipment I was using to get my sound! I'd reply with pretty much what Cory is saying: start with a good guitar, grab a lead, plug the guitar into an amp, and away you go. He's is also right that if you want to sound good, you need to practice, practice, practice. No avoiding it. So start woodshedding!
Good for you, Cory! It's the trials and human suffering that brings us closer to ourselves and those around us. You're a true artist with phenomenal technique, and an inspiration to those around you. Keep all those grooves coming my way, my friend!
2:06 I just spent my whole morning looking at compressor pedals...
Great questions and great answers! :)
Prawa ręka....zajebista, uwielbiam gościa
Best nerdy guitarist ever :D
Hank Marvin was quite the nerd.
Such a subtle but amazing technique
Love your perspective Cory! I've been a strat lover for over 20 years. You and John Mayer have carried the torch for beautiful cleans. I'm frustrated by the dominance of computer music. Even when it's cool, I feel sad that there aren't more real musicians coming up to take place in live music. Keep it up Cory!
You have the Internet and this is your perspective on the current affairs in music? That’s a personal problem buddy.
@@erenbecomesdovecrying6016 lol!
@@erenbecomesdovecrying6016 have you seen the top charts for the last 20 years?
2:38 The Edge
Amen!
I am doing a research project on exactly this kind of stuff! I've interviewed artists such as Lawrence, Dynamo, Busty and the Bass, Ripe, etc. I would love to talk to you about what you have done on this channel! Thanks.
He had that outfit on when he first walked on stage in Louisville! Before him and the whole band donned the Wong's uniform
I like to think Woody had some influence on the bird shirt bahaha
Why do I feel like Cory's shirt was a secret santa gift from Woody
1:05 totally unrelated to Cory, but his drummer has a very peculiar way of holding his drum sticks. I've never seen someone use a grip that involves a straight extended pointer finger. Very interesting. Looks like his hand attacks straight downwards, rather than a sideways action with the wrist
Petar Janjic! He's an absolutely incredible drummer (got to see Cory play live in NYC feat. Dave Koz where Koz and Petar did this amazing back-and-forth)
He a beast and I was thinking just that looking at him drumming, and I'm not even a drummer but it's so unique you can't not notice it
You have changed my life Mr Wong... not just the tech it’s what’s coming from your spirit, joyful tones. Thank you
Seriously, thank whatever diety you beleive in that Cory healed. The world would be a much colder place without his music.
The man has brains to turn to account and visionary and self-conscious at his journey.
the ease with some people label other people....legend???i mean he s an amazing player but to become a legend you need more....for sure more decades!
Stewart from the big bang theory
True. He's a combo of Stewart and Howard (with short hair... )
Great video
“There’s really great entertainment that happens to be music”
Thanks for expressing my feelings in words
Is Simon Sinek corys drummer?!
Cory's a great guitarist, but no one is worthy of comparison to Prince.
Cory can play anything Prince played
@@daftnord4957 Music isn't about just playing a part verbatim. Many people can play lots of Bach, doesn't make them comparable to Glenn Gould -- certainly doesn't make them comparable to Bach.
Cory is my waifu
Him and Joe Bonamassa could be really good friends...
Great, Great player, legendary ahh no
Why are you wearing pajamas?
He stole ET's fingers.
He's great but I wouldn't call him "legendary". Many in the general public haven't even heard of him.
The guy can play! But, legendary come on....
He really doesn't play anything that tricky to be revered or compared to Prince. Rhythm guitar is a pretty easy job as long as you have an ounce of funk in your body.
He has better timing than an atomic clock. He can shred better 99% of mainstream guitarists
There's a difference between "playing rhythm guitar" and elevating the concept of rhythm guitar to a whole new level
@@swiftlymurmurs New level? you havnt listened to much 70s funk then. Aint nothin new going on here bro
i dunno...his guitar all sounds the same to me...he has that one prevalent picking style but nothing extraordinary outside of that. change my mind with clips stating otherwise!
Agree. Imho he is good but a bit overrated
@@rrdwiki playing that style is incredibly hard. his consistent tone and groove are immaculate and if you watch, he is not playing easy stuff on the left hand either. check his live work on My First Car from the Vulfpeck live at MSG show and see some different styles of funky noodlin'.
Hey Cory, "Look what I can do" is fine from you.
youre a jerk
False, piano tone is not in the hands since your hands never actually touch the strings of the piano. You touch a key which hits a hammer that creates the "tone". Sure you can hit a key a bit harder or softer but you can't directly affect the tone. Guitar on the other hand, your hands are touching those strings directly and causing the sound to reverberate. You are in complete control of the instrument and even the intonation. But I get what he is saying :D
Where’s his chin?
Legendary? what did this guy do to be legendary? come on! :)))
I mean he's good at a funky rhythm but i really dont see all the hype around this dude. Legendary is a bit of an exaggeration. And for the record Prince was a fucking musical genius straight apples and oranges
Cory Wong is a group with a sound focussed on FEELING. Its not about a conceited guitar zealot. Go to to one of their shows for $25 and you'll feel what its all about
...cory wong is a person who plays in a band and I've seen them live and thought the same thing in person.
Sorry, Cory Wong is not legendary and nobody compares him to Prince. He is a cool music nerd.
Legendary? WTF? Who´s this guy? Man, you listen to some real shit. RUclips kids. smh.
“Legendary”!! Really!?!?!? “Legendary”? BB King is Legendary. Santana Legendary Angus Young Legendary, Willie Nelson Legendary.... Cory Who?? May be good BUT LEGENDARY?? Uhh-no!
The only difference so far is those names you named are like 90 years old. Cory Wong is on the fast track. You read it here first
daft nord isn’t that part of earning legendary status to have been around a minute. This guys not even in a top 100 of known guitarists. Like I said he may be good but good guitarists are a dime a dozen. Spend an hour on RUclips....
@@dbltap3332 i didn't say legendary. I said he's on the way at the rate he and vulfpeck are going