Metalhead and bass player here. Knower is a go-to for me when I need a break from metal. Louis Cole is a wizard, and this bass player is friggin incredible.
@@bigfacedboy Man Clown Core... the playing keyboard with the pweepwee in the portaloo.. yeah, Clownc0re is more metal than 99% of metal bands... and for a band that uses keyboard drums and a saxophone... that's mighty impressive..
Love these guys!!! The drummer is a phenomenal musician! He is the drummer of Clown Core and the sax player is the other guy. The guy playing keys is the lead singer of Thirsty Merc too.
That’s pretty cool. Cant say I’ve ever listened to an entire Thirsty Merc album but whenever I’ve seen them at a festival (usually waiting to see the band afterwards) it’s always been a good time.
Louis Cole is a generational talent, in the same way Buddy Rich was. He definitely knows how to assemble the best of the best to work with him... and why wouldnt they. I think this song exemplifies what attracts me, a fellow metalhead, to them.... this song is just so fun to listen to. It fills me with a love of music and what its capable of.
@@BramSenders yeah, I've heard it. That doesn't really do it for me. It's a keyboardists kind of thing. Too much inside baseball. I prefer this type of balls-out dynamic
What I meant was, a Knower song which has more similarities to ClownCore, to see how it all ties together. A better example may even be ‘It’s all nothing till it’s everything’. Either way, it’s all good, these people are sensational 🤘🏻
@@rickvandijk It's All Nothing Till It's Everything is groundbreaking. It feels like that song should be impossible ... but... instead, it's phenomenal.
Totally agree, "Do Hot Girls Like Chords" is worth checking for Metal Heads. Or as you as it's Nothing until it's Everything. I'm a former classical bass player and that same albums title track is 100% string orchestra....and sounds like Mahler. Extremely diverse group. Amazing.
the drummer essentially leads any band he's with, and is great on drums, bass, and keyboard. Genevieve Artadi is the woman who sings with that jazz/pop unique voice. She and Louis Cole started Knower years ago. Top notch melodic musicians rotate in and out of the band. Watch other 'Knower videos. where an entire chorus sings along outside on the garage entryway out side, and a large orchestral group plays inside the house. These videos, and Clown Core's all emphasize it's all live, except for a very occasional tiny overdub lasting maybe a second or two. I think they make a point of not taking themselves all that serious, with self deprecating gags here and there, in all their videos. But the point is the music and they all are 100% serious about that. So far I don't get tired of listening and watching them in all their configurations.
100%. I haven’t checked out Clowncore’s live album yet but all the live videos I’ve seen on RUclips speak volumes. I’ll be sure to check out more Knower.
Knower is probably the sneakiest duo/group in music right now. The geniuses behind them are Louis Cole and Genevieve Artadi, and their sound is amazing. Sure, it may not be up your alley with this song, but their other songs like Do Hot Girls Like Chords, It's All Nothing Until It's Everything, and One Hope may be more to your liking. They experiment with different genres, and they're not afraid to do any of them, whether it be jazz, funk, rock, metal, synthwave, drum and bass... they've done them all so far!
Louis Cole is amazing, he's involved in so much good stuff. Anyway since you don't seem to be allergic to weird, are you familiar with Igorrr? Maybe check out their track Cheval and see how their brand of weird hits you
Haven’t rewatched the video in a little bit and I think I said “they make it sound simple” but I could be wrong. If I didn’t then I meant to. Definitely aware of the complexity to this track.
Metalhead and bass player here. Knower is a go-to for me when I need a break from metal. Louis Cole is a wizard, and this bass player is friggin incredible.
Agreed x5000
Check out Sam Wilkes and Jacob Mann together. (Jacob Mann plays keys in a lot of Louis Cole stuff and was Driver in the Clown Core videos).
@@bigfacedboy Man Clown Core... the playing keyboard with the pweepwee in the portaloo.. yeah, Clownc0re is more metal than 99% of metal bands... and for a band that uses keyboard drums and a saxophone... that's mighty impressive..
Love these guys!!! The drummer is a phenomenal musician! He is the drummer of Clown Core and the sax player is the other guy. The guy playing keys is the lead singer of Thirsty Merc too.
WHAT!? Thirsty Merc? Surely that’s a stitch up.
@@mykindofweird nope, dead set! In one of the videos he's in it has his name, Rai Thislethwait, in the video. It's also listed on his Wikipedia page.
That’s pretty cool. Cant say I’ve ever listened to an entire Thirsty Merc album but whenever I’ve seen them at a festival (usually waiting to see the band afterwards) it’s always been a good time.
Louis Cole is a generational talent, in the same way Buddy Rich was. He definitely knows how to assemble the best of the best to work with him... and why wouldnt they. I think this song exemplifies what attracts me, a fellow metalhead, to them.... this song is just so fun to listen to. It fills me with a love of music and what its capable of.
You’re right. It truly is incredible.
lovely blend of funk, r&b and prog rock.. very nice :)
That is, hands down, the sickest keyboard solo I have ever heard in my life
Have you heard Cory Henry's solo on the track Lingus by Snarky Puppy? If not, worth checking out as well! -From both a Knower and Snarky Puppy fan.
@@BramSendersLol, was gonna say exactly that.
@@BramSenders yeah, I've heard it. That doesn't really do it for me. It's a keyboardists kind of thing. Too much inside baseball. I prefer this type of balls-out dynamic
Also check out the solo on "It's All Nothing Until It's Everything" by KNOWER aswell. Also done by Rai and absolutely insane.
Hes the lead singer from Thirsty Merc.
It's both guys from clown core. The drummer and Sax player. Check out "Do Hot Girls Like Cords" from Knower as it is much more Metal adjacent
Luis Cole and Sam Gendel.
they bring so many genres and sounds into harmony in a fun way that there really is pretty much something for everyone
The Abyss from the same type of live session setup is also killer.
Try their track ‘Do hot girls like chords’ for something closer to ClownCore. 🤡🤘🏻
I’ve actually done a reaction to a Clowncore song already but hey twist my arm. Maybe it’s time for another? 😎
What I meant was, a Knower song which has more similarities to ClownCore, to see how it all ties together. A better example may even be ‘It’s all nothing till it’s everything’. Either way, it’s all good, these people are sensational 🤘🏻
@@rickvandijk It's All Nothing Till It's Everything is groundbreaking. It feels like that song should be impossible ... but... instead, it's phenomenal.
@@rickvandijk oh nice. I’ll check those out too!
Totally agree, "Do Hot Girls Like Chords" is worth checking for Metal Heads. Or as you as it's Nothing until it's Everything. I'm a former classical bass player and that same albums title track is 100% string orchestra....and sounds like Mahler. Extremely diverse group. Amazing.
Absolutely riveting reaction from this guy. How can you hear those bass riffs and keep and not crack a smile?
Thanks my dude. I used to play bass and cannot help but fall in love with an infectious groove.
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That drummer will be Amazing when he comes out of the closet! 😁
Mike in San Diego.🌞🎸🚀🖖
Lol love a good dad joke!
the drummer essentially leads any band he's with, and is great on drums, bass, and keyboard. Genevieve Artadi is the woman who sings with that jazz/pop unique voice. She and Louis Cole started Knower years ago. Top notch melodic musicians rotate in and out of the band. Watch other 'Knower videos. where an entire chorus sings along outside on the garage entryway out side, and a large orchestral group plays inside the house. These videos, and Clown Core's all emphasize it's all live, except for a very occasional tiny overdub lasting maybe a second or two. I think they make a point of not taking themselves all that serious, with self deprecating gags here and there, in all their videos. But the point is the music and they all are 100% serious about that. So far I don't get tired of listening and watching them in all their configurations.
100%. I haven’t checked out Clowncore’s live album yet but all the live videos I’ve seen on RUclips speak volumes. I’ll be sure to check out more Knower.
Knower is probably the sneakiest duo/group in music right now. The geniuses behind them are Louis Cole and Genevieve Artadi, and their sound is amazing. Sure, it may not be up your alley with this song, but their other songs like Do Hot Girls Like Chords, It's All Nothing Until It's Everything, and One Hope may be more to your liking.
They experiment with different genres, and they're not afraid to do any of them, whether it be jazz, funk, rock, metal, synthwave, drum and bass... they've done them all so far!
i think the drums and sax are clown core.
Knower has both of the clowncore guys. And Thirsty Merc!?! Seriously wtf.
Haha I know, right?
Louis Cole is amazing, he's involved in so much good stuff.
Anyway since you don't seem to be allergic to weird, are you familiar with Igorrr? Maybe check out their track Cheval and see how their brand of weird hits you
I am familiar with Igorrr. But more his old stuff. Prior to the live band he now performs with. I’ll check out Cheval.
The most interesting group out there IMHO. Simplistic? Did you catch the polyrhythms?
Haven’t rewatched the video in a little bit and I think I said “they make it sound simple” but I could be wrong. If I didn’t then I meant to. Definitely aware of the complexity to this track.
Should've reacted to the studio version. It's a lot better.
Noted for next time