Grady! I should be finishing up my Environmental Engineering Lab about coagulation and softening right now instead of listening to vulfpeck. Thanks for the reminder!
Michael's playing is like eating a basic omelette prepared by a 3 Michelin Star chef. Just butter, eggs, salt, and pepper (hat, kick, snare, and crash), but hot damn it's the best omelette you've ever eaten.
@@gustafsone looool - i love Nate's new kit. i think it doesnt seem so overblown because he hardly uses any cymbals and takes stuff away when hes not using it
@@gustafsone dude is a god and doesn't over play it the way some people do. But then it helps that in his earlier fliers stuff he only had 3 pieces of equipment total.
Only after like 10 listens do I notice that he's using the "wrong" end of the left stick, which presumably gives a deeper sound, too. And snapping his fingers before every beat. Badass.
@@fedtsten that helps give in fact a bigger and fatter punch to the sound. Cons are that the drum head tends to wear a tad faster and the stick feels heavier and a bit less responsive, because sticks are balanced to be held by the bottom while he's holding it backwards
Yeah Jack said in an interview ages ago that he thought they'd be sampled by now. Now there'll be no question about it! Totally going to chop this out of the WAV when it's released. He'll probably even do a multitrack release
This has been my favorite song of all time for years now. As soon as those first drum hits happen, a beautiful little world is created, and I'm in it and there's nothing else just me and this little world. No matter the day this always works, thank you Jack Joe Woody Joey Theo Cory Michael Kris Devin Jake
@@ogkok1869 many drummers follow this progression: Start out wanting to sound like favorite drummers; admire technical prowess; obtain technical prowess; realize that technical prowess is nice but it doesn’t always convey emotion well; realize simple pocket playing has immense potential to convey emotion; proceed to play with more appreciation for pocket; Die that way
Dry set. Low volume. Tight groove. Minimalist fills. "Oh" faces all around. Woody Goss in nirvanic bliss. Jack Stratton in a cool shirt. You know it's Vulfpeck.
As far as I know, it's really just a reference to something Jack Stratton says at the end of the song "Cory Wong" on the album Beautiful Game when he's talking about and complimenting the Bunker's jam in Minneapolis weekly performances with Cory Wong, Michael Bland, and Sonny T. One could argue that the musicians in this video must be playing at low volume in order to all be in the same room without bleeding into each other's mics too much, and to be able to hear each other clearly. I think the general idea is this music is "musical" and balanced with "low volume" subtleties; it's not in your face with a loud synth or vocal lead, etc.. At least that's my idea. I could be totally wrong. Maybe somebody else in the comments can help explain it better. The best person to ask would be Jack Stratton.
@@bgpiper I also believe Jack has stated (maybe in the last 2 years) that he mixes their records at a low volume -- "if it sounds good with the volume low it'll sound really good when you turn it up"
That drum solo made me laugh with delight like a child witnessing something really cool that they can't quite comprehend... It's like, you know something special is happening and you know it's RIGHT, but you cannot explain why because it's out of reach for you... But to see that someone else has enough mastery to make it happen, that's just awesome.
Michael Bland is the most solid in-the-pocket drummer that is alive today... what an absolute beast. I love session guys generally, but this dude can play simple stuff and it sounds incredible. Josh Freese (the best?) could not play this with such nuance. So much style and flavor. If you're hating on this, you are letting the whole world know how musically ignorant you are. One more time with the drum break...
Couldn't agree more. I'm a Bassist and I know one thing for certain. I'm only as good as the drummer I'm playing with. So what ever you do, make sure your drummer is on point. Prince new what was up with the drummer. Mr Blackwell wasn't bad either. O(+>
@Griffin Shaw Now all we need is: - start of commercial break: start of Bland's solo - end of commercial break: end of Bland's solo - after-show credits: the part of the song after Bland's solo
Such a bunch of charismatic and talented people in one place, delicious. And I love the recurring humour and joy in those diverse and excellent tracks. Thank you for the splendid entertainment, indeed.
with the album literally right around the corner i'd be a bit surprised, unless it's been in the can already, but with allegra rosenberg saying it already has lyrics, methinks they opted out on the lyrics tip for thissen? I hope I'm wrong tho
Love it how these guys can dial in an oddly specific groove that sounds like something you’ve heard before, but it’s still something all on its own. One of my favorite tunes, and yet you show it to your friends and they’re bored with it. Am I the only one that feels like this is such a genius underrated tune?
The 4th Position is an out of phase combination of the Fender Stratocaster's middle and neck pickups. It's a unique sounding voicing of the instrument.
Michael B. playing drums is like a mountain playing drums. He's like a magnificent natural phenomenon. I've seen him with Prince (God bless him). Unique, fantastic, spectacular. Chapeau everybody. You are amazing, all of you.
Honestly though i would pay a whole lot to see everyone's faces during that drum break. For the music video it was framed perfectly as it is, but i just want more facial expressions in my life
4 bars of honest to God groove, a bar and a half on the 'ands' , some magic borrowed from Gandalf for another bar and a half and bar 8 is just mama's best-organic-beef-stew-for-a-fill starting on beat 1 and ending on your smiling face...
I have read literally thousands of comments on RUclips, Reddit, etc, this is without doubt the greatest comment ever posted on any subject. Thank you sir for restoring my faith in the goodness of mankind. :)
Classic pocket jangle tune, super tight. The piano with the chorus and the panning of the horns is sublime. Also throwing in the reed piano 🎹 god this is all the best sounds.
Don't forget drum triggers, they're not evil. They can make a recording go from tight to jaw dropping. Even a small sub osc on the snare trigger is enough to make some of the most insane drum tracks.
Son: Why is my sister called Rose? Dad: Because your mother loves roses Son: oh thanks dad Dad: No problem VULFPECK /// Hero Town (feat. Michael Bland)
The core band will always be the four rhythm section, then there's the extended family such as Cory, Joey, and Antwaun, the frequent collaborators like Nate Smith, and then guests like Michael Bland and Richie Rodriguez. (Though with those guys I think the band feels like the guests)
Aidan Xavier Usually the guests are different than the collaborators, because they only have appearances on certain songs once or twice. (Blake Mills, Pegasus Warning, Louis Cole, etc.)
Man I like this
Dude, I love your videos. Makes it even better that you like the vulfpeck!
Grady! I should be finishing up my Environmental Engineering Lab about coagulation and softening right now instead of listening to vulfpeck. Thanks for the reminder!
practical engineering on a vulpeck video?????????
Man, worlds are colliding!
Wasn’t expecting grady to be here lol
Michael's playing is like eating a basic omelette prepared by a 3 Michelin Star chef. Just butter, eggs, salt, and pepper (hat, kick, snare, and crash), but hot damn it's the best omelette you've ever eaten.
All the good funk drummers play small kits...Smith, Daru, Deitch, Quest, Evans.
@@ToluRobertson Nate Smith's new Fearless Flyer's kit would like to have a word with you!
@@gustafsone looool - i love Nate's new kit. i think it doesnt seem so overblown because he hardly uses any cymbals and takes stuff away when hes not using it
@@gustafsone dude is a god and doesn't over play it the way some people do. But then it helps that in his earlier fliers stuff he only had 3 pieces of equipment total.
Best comment ever!!
i think this is what they call a funkgasm
yo imagine Vulf doing a Sinnoh Album with you would be dope to have funky minimalist sinnoh 8Bit style music or something
dude you with vulfpeck would be so good
Yoooo Carlos
lol that needs to be in Webster's
like if vulf x insaneintherain would be awesome
This snare has enough low end to feed a family of four for a WHOLE WEEK
snare so low they didn't bother pointing the top mic at the drum
I freaking love it
Only after like 10 listens do I notice that he's using the "wrong" end of the left stick, which presumably gives a deeper sound, too. And snapping his fingers before every beat. Badass.
@@fedtsten that helps give in fact a bigger and fatter punch to the sound. Cons are that the drum head tends to wear a tad faster and the stick feels heavier and a bit less responsive, because sticks are balanced to be held by the bottom while he's holding it backwards
Hello
I have heard this song a hundred times. HOW DOES THAT DRUM SOLO WORK. HOW. MY BRAIN.
It’s even more crazy when you count it out yourself in 4/4 on your fingers
It actually doesn't work in a sense. He sneaks in an extra beat.
@@StefanReich there's no extra beat. You can count along in 4/4 the whole way through
@@StefanReich there is no extra beat.
Displacement
✓ Funky
✓ Low Volume
✓ 4th position
✓ Joe Dart on the Fender Bass
✓ All I Know
How is this low volume?
Only issue is: there's no food. Nobody is playing pancakes, talking about beans, or making a salad.
watch "cory wong". then you'll understand
Steve
Steve with a head bob
You know music is good when the people playing it look disgusted by what's going on
Exactly! That's so true.
That always happens to me when I'm in the groove and people think I'm mad at something. :P
aka. 'the stink face'
Rightly so. That groove was disgusting. The changes were disgusting. The drum break? Fucking disgusting. Uggh. So good.
That’s the funk you smell
How come I see a lot of smiling?
Michael Bland, more like Michael..... Spicy
That drum break 👐🏻👐🏻👐🏻❤️
Yeah Jack said in an interview ages ago that he thought they'd be sampled by now. Now there'll be no question about it! Totally going to chop this out of the WAV when it's released. He'll probably even do a multitrack release
Topped off with that entrance by Dosik 👌
This has been my favorite song of all time for years now. As soon as those first drum hits happen, a beautiful little world is created, and I'm in it and there's nothing else just me and this little world. No matter the day this always works, thank you Jack Joe Woody Joey Theo Cory Michael Kris Devin Jake
Hi! Just wanted to acknowledge you, as a fellow listener coming back after all these years.
THAT
ＳＮＡＲＥ ＳＯＵＮＤ
😍😍
Henry Godfrey Yeh and that kick!
anyone else keep coming back just for the drum break
Starts at 2:05
I still can't wrap my head around how he turns the beat practically inside-out and then fixes it again.
i dont know what he did there but it is quit breathtaking
Damn so groovy
@@ischmidt Man he just has the feeling in his body you know.
THERE'S THAT VULF CHORD PROGRESSION
AWWWWWWWWW YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
vulf is back baby
Yeah... there it is... again...
can't wait for the b-side, villain village
Already been done, look up ''Robbie Rotten - Villain Number One''. It's so funky and low volume!
that's one good indi banger
Feat. MF DOOM
Or the No-good Neighbourhood
kindoflinc It'll be the same song just in melodic minor
I’ve been playing drums for 20 years and confirm that break was one of the nastiest things I’ve ever heard
RIGHT!? You know it's something when out loud you say "UUGGHH"
@@MartinBellamyMBDrums never played them in my life can you explain why it’s so good?
@@ogkok1869 because it's so simple yet so so powerful. he owned that couple of bars like it's his pet
Been playing for almost 14 years, can confirm. Disgustingly funky
@@ogkok1869 many drummers follow this progression: Start out wanting to sound like favorite drummers; admire technical prowess; obtain technical prowess; realize that technical prowess is nice but it doesn’t always convey emotion well; realize simple pocket playing has immense potential to convey emotion; proceed to play with more appreciation for pocket;
Die that way
Vulf 💕
didn't know i'd see you here but here i am
How am I supposed to get on with my life after that break?
He's recorded a lot of music.
Best reply ever! Sorry I am late to the party. This display of grooving was just plain sick!
Dry set. Low volume. Tight groove. Minimalist fills. "Oh" faces all around. Woody Goss in nirvanic bliss. Jack Stratton in a cool shirt. You know it's Vulfpeck.
As far as I know, it's really just a reference to something Jack Stratton says at the end of the song "Cory Wong" on the album Beautiful Game when he's talking about and complimenting the Bunker's jam in Minneapolis weekly performances with Cory Wong, Michael Bland, and Sonny T. One could argue that the musicians in this video must be playing at low volume in order to all be in the same room without bleeding into each other's mics too much, and to be able to hear each other clearly. I think the general idea is this music is "musical" and balanced with "low volume" subtleties; it's not in your face with a loud synth or vocal lead, etc.. At least that's my idea. I could be totally wrong. Maybe somebody else in the comments can help explain it better. The best person to ask would be Jack Stratton.
You forgot the neck.
Also Fender Bass
A year late but you forgot about Cory still in that 4th position.
@@bgpiper I also believe Jack has stated (maybe in the last 2 years) that he mixes their records at a low volume -- "if it sounds good with the volume low it'll sound really good when you turn it up"
That drum solo made me laugh with delight like a child witnessing something really cool that they can't quite comprehend... It's like, you know something special is happening and you know it's RIGHT, but you cannot explain why because it's out of reach for you... But to see that someone else has enough mastery to make it happen, that's just awesome.
You would think I'm lying but I laughed so hard 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣...
Woody always looks so happy when he's in the groove.
Man I can’t explain it, but this tune has a special kind of nostalgia to it. Just makes you feel good!
Like the theme tune to a cartoon character maybe 🙏🏼🤙🏼
It reminds me of Three Dog Night's "Hard Labor" album.
-Get notification for new Vulf video
-Immediately pulls car over on the side of the road to watch
Got your priorities straight boi
Only reaction possible !
*I even make a drift and a U-Turn...*
Responsible driving=responsible groovin'.
Michael Bland is the most solid in-the-pocket drummer that is alive today... what an absolute beast. I love session guys generally, but this dude can play simple stuff and it sounds incredible. Josh Freese (the best?) could not play this with such nuance. So much style and flavor. If you're hating on this, you are letting the whole world know how musically ignorant you are. One more time with the drum break...
Couldn't agree more.
I'm a Bassist and I know one thing for certain.
I'm only as good as the drummer I'm playing with.
So what ever you do, make sure your drummer is on point.
Prince new what was up with the drummer.
Mr Blackwell wasn't bad either.
O(+>
The guy really has so much in his toolkit. If you have all the NPG Prince albums you know exactly what I mean. Love his drumming.
Can’t stop Listening to this, can’t explain how amazing it is
Now I feel bad for being a crappy drummer to my bass-playing friend and making him sound like a bad bass player
I need to write a sitcom so that I can make this it's theme song
Yup, this is so 1978 (in a good way). Reminds me of Bob James.
@Griffin Shaw Now all we need is:
- start of commercial break: start of Bland's solo
- end of commercial break: end of Bland's solo
- after-show credits: the part of the song after Bland's solo
Michael Bland gave a funk drum symposium on that bit. Can't get enough of it
It's EXTREMELY difficult 2 find a drummer (especially nowadays) who plays CLEAN and comprehensive like Mike B!...I've ALWAYS admired him 4 that!
This is some of the best drumming I've ever heard in my life
just when we thought it couldn't get funkier and low volumer...
Yeah thumbs up for low volume
It gets funkier still I, II, III
You mean low frequency?
No, low volume is the best
ejlatsak netxis watch the video to Cory Wong
Such a bunch of charismatic and talented people in one place, delicious. And I love the recurring humour and joy in those diverse and excellent tracks. Thank you for the splendid entertainment, indeed.
Michael Bland used to play drums for Prince in The New Power Generation.
Kennet i literally was scrolling through the comments to find a P. mention. 💜
Literary just watched some prince vids before this...
He played in The Gold Experience.
His famous Shhh intro
Honestly, though, Prince wasted MB's can-do ;(
@@Smo1k Michael would disagree.
Cory's reaction at the end is definitive proof that you all are some genuine music nerds. And it's great. :D
That break beat @ 02:04 is life!
We need more of the footage that comes AFTER they get finished playing so that we get the full freak out of how awesome that take was.
Michael Bland has so much pocket he is wearing a big pocket
Deep pockets.
I mean you could fit a family of eight in a station wagon in that pocket
There's so much space in this one. I'm betting it's a likely candidate for vocals later
M I N I M A L I S T F U N K
Good catch
it has them - "vulf was born" ruclips.net/video/DDn7CzWHDvI/видео.html
with the album literally right around the corner i'd be a bit surprised, unless it's been in the can already, but with allegra rosenberg saying it already has lyrics, methinks they opted out on the lyrics tip for thissen?
I hope I'm wrong tho
Allegra Rosenberg interesting. I haven't seen that
that kick, snare, and high hat are soooooo tigghhhhhtttt.
Mad props to Michael Bland
I love it when Cory flips out at the end omg
Is hero town anywhere near dean town ?
Yeah, it's close to the sky mall I believe
Yes its close...you get there on the road 1612.
It's within walking distance. Just about ten minutes if you're a speedwalker.
Each town has their own conscious Club
This is beautiful game
That single cymbal at 3:32 tho 🔥
Love it how these guys can dial in an oddly specific groove that sounds like something you’ve heard before, but it’s still something all on its own. One of my favorite tunes, and yet you show it to your friends and they’re bored with it. Am I the only one that feels like this is such a genius underrated tune?
That is the best drum mix i ever heard
Three years later, this pops up on my feed, and you bet I listen!
Michael Bland has impeccable timing, what a groove!
So much talent in one take.. Vulfpeck is life.
Good to see Cory Wong still in that 4th position.
If he wasn't in 4th position, would he really be Cory Wong?
he'd be Cory WRONG
can someone explain what 4th position means?
4th position means which pickups he uses on his guitar
The 4th Position is an out of phase combination of the Fender Stratocaster's middle and neck pickups. It's a unique sounding voicing of the instrument.
Michael B. playing drums is like a mountain playing drums. He's like a magnificent natural phenomenon. I've seen him with Prince (God bless him). Unique, fantastic, spectacular. Chapeau everybody. You are amazing, all of you.
This feels like the closing to the best late night TV show ever
Ahhhh the nerding out at the end is so wholesome and does my heart a good. "Michael...that phrasing..."
God damn this song is a funksterpiece. From the start of the drum break until the end of the song is some of the most eargasmic shit I've ever heard.
Michael's face at 2:18 can't even take how filthy the switch up to a bass kick on the "1 and" is. Funk faces for all!!!
Great humor, knowledge of music and instruments, and a shared passion for the Vulf groove. Vulfpeck fans truly are the best. Stay safe y'all.
So simple composition, but what an impactful arrangement and sound!! Those fat 70s drums blew my mind.
The 'Santa Baby' sound! Thank you Woody Goss for these delicious vibes
Just in awe at the thickness of that beat. Absolute unit.
I've been down and depressed. I want to kick the bucket. I just watched this and tears poured out of my eyes. I want to stay alive.
Oh my god. This is why I LOVE Vulfpeck. Everything is so incredibly tight... and that drum solo... I can't pull my lips over my teeth!
Can we talk about Woody's bird shirt for a second? I think it's beautiful
Also Jacks on some Magnum P.I shit and looking fresh af
they're both real good shirts
How does Dosik rock as hard on the Sax as he does on keys? HOW ARE YOU PEOPLE SO TALENTED? I can't even imagine the work that goes into it.
The vulf intro tells something like "hey it's ok you're coming into a safe zone, just relax and enjoy the music"
I love how excited Cory got
Thomas There's a great moment in one of his own songs where he interrupts the song in glee at nailing his solo.
It's after his solo in "Starks & Ewing" ruclips.net/video/S2hE0Hq_j9A/видео.htmlm45s
Huell from Breaking Bad laying it the f*ck down..
Would you say you're satisfied with the performance?
"that ugly melon of yours"
Honestly though i would pay a whole lot to see everyone's faces during that drum break. For the music video it was framed perfectly as it is, but i just want more facial expressions in my life
I JUST DON'T UNDERSTAND THAT DRUM BREAK HOW DOES IT WORK...
4 bars of honest to God groove, a bar and a half on the 'ands' , some magic borrowed from Gandalf for another bar and a half and bar 8 is just mama's best-organic-beef-stew-for-a-fill starting on beat 1 and ending on your smiling face...
Dervish Capkiner pretty sure that's the best comment I've ever read. Also: very accurate.
Jacob Foster you're too kind dude 🤘
I have read literally thousands of comments on RUclips, Reddit, etc, this is without doubt the greatest comment ever posted on any subject. Thank you sir for restoring my faith in the goodness of mankind. :)
It's played by a master
It always puts a smile on my face when I see Vulfpeck play together, inspires me to groove with my friends and get creative.
Chillig
bro was machst du hier? hahaha
This is seriously shaping up to be my favorite album. And that's saying a lot.
That drum solo proves that it doesn’t have to be busy to be impressive
This drum fill keeps blowing my mind
It makes me happy to see Woody so happy!
Musicians faces make the song sound better!!! Love the groove😂😂😂
Bruh, if you lock a metronome on Michael Bland's drum solo he smashes a perfect 8 bar break even with all the rhythmic displacement. Amazing.
Classic pocket jangle tune, super tight. The piano with the chorus and the panning of the horns is sublime. Also throwing in the reed piano 🎹 god this is all the best sounds.
Don't forget drum triggers, they're not evil. They can make a recording go from tight to jaw dropping. Even a small sub osc on the snare trigger is enough to make some of the most insane drum tracks.
Had to repeat that drum solo till I can catch the rhythm on my own. That was sick
Things I learned today
1. It's funky and low volume
2. That drum fill cured my cancer
3. the mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell
That moment you want to play along with and on every instrument at once: every Vulfpeck song
O que que é isso? Que nível absurdo de maturidade musical. Muito top!
Son: Why is my sister called Rose?
Dad: Because your mother loves roses
Son: oh thanks dad
Dad: No problem VULFPECK /// Hero Town (feat. Michael Bland)
Never gets old
man I almost shat myself with that joke
The way Jack mixes the drums is just so delicious
Mike with the fast reflexes there at the end xD
Wah !!! A legend on drums !! Michael Bland and Joe Dart at the same time... orgasmic.
That drum break made me chuckle out loud on the train, grinning like a madman.
Man, it began as I read your comment.
Mark Slater ME TOO
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Thanks so much! Great music! Lest us know if you will be visiting Montréal soon!
As usual, it's so tight that it's unreal..
And the soul. Thanks you so much :)
The mix on this is absolutely phenomenal.
There's so much stank in hero town this time of year
I can smell the funk through my monitor
*Michael Bland could not be further from being bland*
Frank22 Where's his trademark sideways ride tho?
Joshua LaMere he doesn’t use it this song anyway so all good 👌🏻😂
Yeah how did this guy get famous, you could make more exciting beats on a keyboard lol
Greyson Grill drumming w/ the Artist Formerly Known As Prince as well as being a local treasure for 30+ yrs.
Greyson Grill Feel
It feels like: "Ain't No Worry... Ain't No Hurry!" Love the groove.
Waiting for Randy Newman to bust through the door
together with ALF
Does sound like little people a bit doesn't it
You simply can't watch Joe groove out without grooving too. Dayum that's funky!
I want Dosik's vulf sweatshirt
you can just buy those online they arent custom
No I specifically want the one he's wearing.
Plus, Dosik too
The sweet LTD Vulfpack sweatahort
i want Bland's
Wow i´m impressed everytime i listen to these guys again !!!!!!!!!!!!
Damn guys leave some talent for the rest of us!
This song feels like everything is coming together in my life.
So how long until Joey and Cory are officially members?
The core band will always be the four rhythm section, then there's the extended family such as Cory, Joey, and Antwaun, the frequent collaborators like Nate Smith, and then guests like Michael Bland and Richie Rodriguez. (Though with those guys I think the band feels like the guests)
Aidan Xavier Usually the guests are different than the collaborators, because they only have appearances on certain songs once or twice. (Blake Mills, Pegasus Warning, Louis Cole, etc.)
The best music originates inside. So, in that regard, this IS the best music -- so far.
Nothing bland about this guy.... M.B is a monster groover 🤘🏼
this Woody Goss dude is blowin' ma mind!
Notification came through... all band stopped setting up our gig for a vulf break.
I cannot get enough of these guys right now. Cannot
As Lawrence Greenwood stated; You have fallen into the Vulfhole. It may take a while to find out.