This is from the suite of music written (all parts) and arranged (with input from Jules Buckley) called SYLVA. For me the best way to experience this suite is in its entirety in one sitting as it is all connected. The Clearing is the conclusion. Someplace Michael League wrote about the significance of each part, but I don’t remember where. League is simply a musical genius.
I listen to the entirety of the Sylva album at least weekly. So beautiful and satisfying to listen to. In this listen I noticed the incredible use of dynamics. I swear sometimes it sounds like someone literally turning down a volume knob, it's just so smooth!
I always love your reactions. You balanceyour fanboy of great music with great insight and information on the inner workings of musical compositions. Thank you for that.
Hi Jeff. Checking out the rest of the songs from Sylva is a must. Amazing as what you just heard is, I think the other songs get even better. My favorite Snarky record.
Hey Jeff. Atchafalaya is a Native American word most commonly associated with Cajun and Creole culture and food. I know it's also the name of a river. Louisiana... which explains the tempo and feel of the song. Kinda "second line-ish" don't you think? Also, like everything Snarky Puppy does, this is a cool song from a cool album. Thanks again!
Their headphones all have a personalized live mix which they can control.its simply about levels and being able to choose what they hear, and how loud each instrument is. No clicks or backing tracks. They play live always.
You should checkout some of Mark Lettieri's solo work, and I know you would like anything from either of his two "Deep Sessions" albums. He calls them The Deep Sessions because he plays the baritone guitar on both albums and they are fantastic.
Ok, this a piece that needs at three listenings to make a rational comment for this layman. Must say Metropole Orkest first that they are an incredible large ensembly who have love what they do. Snarky's stuff, again a three time listen to make sense of the sheer cohesiveness and, not to mention, the transitions between songs.kinda like the Lousiana style on "Atchafalaya" (yeah, writing as I am listening).
Snarky Puppy, in my humble opinion, is the BEST freakin' band in the world!!!! These people are just phenomenal. And, Jeff, I hardly understand how it is that, when that sax was playing his solo, I heard something different about. Couldn't identify it. Couldn't understand what was going on with his sound. But when you called it out... all of a sudden I could hear everything with a clarity that wasn't there before. Stuff like that AMAZES me!!!!! So, thank you for pointing that out. What's the name of this album?
Jeff - isn't it insane what comes out of Mike Leagues head? I believe he composed all of this. And this was done like 7 years ago. What a band, what a collaboration. Thanks for the review!
The Metropole Orkest is the best orchestra in the Netherlands and although politicians managed to get rid of most orchestras in the Netherlands the Metropole Orkest is still going strong. As an assistant sound engineer I know the orchestra from the 70s and 80s - of course the old guys are all replaced by new people, but they only hire the best. Of course you know All Night Long with Jacob Collier, Take Six and the Metropole Orkest.
Atchafalaya - - A Chaf A Lie A (Louisiana Swamp, so some of that New Orleans vibe). I know you hear it all the time, but you gotta check out The Curtain from them next, same album and amazing
🤯 if stepping out of the fourth dimension wasn’t enough (time literally faded away), that outro was insanely beautiful.. I just want that on a loop.. but which loop?! 😰😂 thanks for sharing a blinder Jeff 🙌
@@StrateleStudios no click track or cues it’s all live mix. I was just at the recording of the Empire Central album in Dallas and they made it clear no clicks and no cues
![Snarky Puppy & Metropole Orkest - Sintra/Flight/Atchafalaya [Remixed & Remastered, Sylva 2014]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/3Gptfqd1Dz4/mqdefault.jpg)
![I.N "HALLUCINATION" | [Stray Kids : SKZ-PLAYER]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/n5B5q1Hwt_U/mqdefault.jpg)
Sorry for the weird framing on the intro. Had the wrong camera on and had to crop weird. 🤪
This is my absolute favorite album from Snarky. So awesome that tou did the whole three-piece combo! Much love!
Thank you Kasper! :)
I have been waiting for someone to react to this video for ages! Glad it was you who did it first, always enjoy your reactions!
Thank you Jens!!! :)
This was incredible. Wonderful!
HELLO, N.O. Tuba and percussion beat.....beautiful!!!!!
I get so excited when I see your reactions!! Absolutely love them!!!
Awwww thank you dear friend! 😊😊😊🫶
Again you put a big smile on my face, i needed that. Thanks
Dang! Just gorgeous. ♥ Thanks, Jeff.
Michael League is an incredible composer-arranger, this is sublime! Love your reactions, keep them coming!
This is from the suite of music written (all parts) and arranged (with input from Jules Buckley) called SYLVA. For me the best way to experience this suite is in its entirety in one sitting as it is all connected. The Clearing is the conclusion. Someplace Michael League wrote about the significance of each part, but I don’t remember where. League is simply a musical genius.
He certainly is! :)
i believe it has something to do with forests. and each song is about one
Absolutely love Flight, especially when it gets to the exchange on keys between Justin and Cory. So cool.
One of my all-time favorite musical moments!
Been meaning to do another deep dive on this album!! Happy this vid was here to jumpstart that.
Love your commentary, as always. Thanks for the video!
Thank you Skolo! :)
I listen to the entirety of the Sylva album at least weekly. So beautiful and satisfying to listen to. In this listen I noticed the incredible use of dynamics. I swear sometimes it sounds like someone literally turning down a volume knob, it's just so smooth!
Hahahaha yes
I always love your reactions. You balanceyour fanboy of great music with great insight and information on the inner workings of musical compositions. Thank you for that.
Thank you so much! Yes, I am a major fanboy of great music! :)
@@StrateleStudios Yep, me too! Music is my passion!
@@mdyng1955 Not to be melodramatic but it literally saved my life. Maybe someday I can share that in a video. ☺️
LETS FUCKING GOOO. This is my most favorite album of all time.
👏👏👏👏💪🫶
Cracking. Full of joy now.
Yay!!!
last part seems like the marching band of one of James bond 1990s movies where they'll always kill someone and wisk the corpse away via a parade
Hi Jeff. Checking out the rest of the songs from Sylva is a must. Amazing as what you just heard is, I think the other songs get even better. My favorite Snarky record.
I’ll definitely check out the rest of the tunes. 😊
Hey Jeff. Atchafalaya is a Native American word most commonly associated with Cajun and Creole culture and food. I know it's also the name of a river. Louisiana... which explains the tempo and feel of the song. Kinda "second line-ish" don't you think?
Also, like everything Snarky Puppy does, this is a cool song from a cool album. Thanks again!
In this case, Atchafalaya refers to the wetlands in Louisiana. The Sylva suite is a musical tribute to a series of forest landscapes and images.
Thank you for this info!
@@randysimon7363 Thank you Randy!
Is their new album out yet? I heard it would be in September 2022 🙂
“Empire Central” is due to be out Sept. 30! 👏👏👏🎉🎊
Their headphones all have a personalized live mix which they can control.its simply about levels and being able to choose what they hear, and how loud each instrument is. No clicks or backing tracks. They play live always.
You should checkout some of Mark Lettieri's solo work, and I know you would like anything from either of his two "Deep Sessions" albums. He calls them The Deep Sessions because he plays the baritone guitar on both albums and they are fantastic.
Ok, this a piece that needs at three listenings to make a rational comment for this layman. Must say Metropole Orkest first that they are an incredible large ensembly who have love what they do. Snarky's stuff, again a three time listen to make sense of the sheer cohesiveness and, not to mention, the transitions between songs.kinda like the Lousiana style on "Atchafalaya" (yeah, writing as I am listening).
Snarky Puppy, in my humble opinion, is the BEST freakin' band in the world!!!! These people are just phenomenal. And, Jeff, I hardly understand how it is that, when that sax was playing his solo, I heard something different about. Couldn't identify it. Couldn't understand what was going on with his sound. But when you called it out... all of a sudden I could hear everything with a clarity that wasn't there before. Stuff like that AMAZES me!!!!! So, thank you for pointing that out. What's the name of this album?
So glad I could help Nathaniel! 😃😊😊😊
Jeff - isn't it insane what comes out of Mike Leagues head? I believe he composed all of this. And this was done like 7 years ago. What a band, what a collaboration. Thanks for the review!
He's so damn prolific! He just oozes awesome music!
The Metropole Orkest is the best orchestra in the Netherlands and although politicians managed to get rid of most orchestras in the Netherlands the Metropole Orkest is still going strong. As an assistant sound engineer I know the orchestra from the 70s and 80s - of course the old guys are all replaced by new people, but they only hire the best. Of course you know All Night Long with Jacob Collier, Take Six and the Metropole Orkest.
Hi, I'm in the US. Am I the only one missing something? Politicians purging Holland of orchestras? Can you elaborate?
Absolutely amazing. You gotta check out "The Clearing" same album. Utterly ridiculous.
They didn’t use a click track on this record and they have never used a guide track everything is just called out by Michael or memorized
Atchafalaya - - A Chaf A Lie A (Louisiana Swamp, so some of that New Orleans vibe). I know you hear it all the time, but you gotta check out The Curtain from them next, same album and amazing
Ahhhh there we go! Thank you Stephen!
Here is The Curtain…
www.patreon.com/posts/57232484?
🤯 if stepping out of the fourth dimension wasn’t enough (time literally faded away), that outro was insanely beautiful.. I just want that on a loop.. but which loop?! 😰😂 thanks for sharing a blinder Jeff 🙌
Totally feel the same way. Man…these guys 🤯
They get fed a live mix through the headphones
Oh ya for sure but they are also getting fed a guide track for the click and possibly cues. I was curious exactly what was in the guide feed.
@@StrateleStudios no click track or cues it’s all live mix. I was just at the recording of the Empire Central album in Dallas and they made it clear no clicks and no cues
Love that…totally organic! 👏👏👏
Please react to “the curtain” it’s the best musical piece ever written in my opinion
I have it on Patreon...let me know if you have trouble viewing it...
www.patreon.com/posts/musician-reacts-57232484?Link&
I could never get used to clik trak.
JEFF! So glad to see more of this amazing album. Can I request one you might like? MELT - SOUR CANDY: ruclips.net/video/Z133wUm-WZ0/видео.html