Thundercat: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

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  • Опубликовано: 24 окт 2017
  • Oct. 18, 2017 | Bobby Carter -- Thundercat, born Stephen Bruner, is willing and able to shape-shift to fit into just about any box you show him - he just won't stay in there for long. Whether fusing his talent for jazz while a bassist with punk legacy act Suicidal Tendencies or as a member of Snoop Dogg's band - maybe running a little too far with a solo here and there - the focus seems to eventually drift his way.
    After releasing two brilliant solo albums, he was plucked to work on what eventually became one of the most important works of art released this decade: Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp A Butterfly. Capitalizing off of the new exposure, he quickly released the EP The Beyond/Where the Giants Roam. That was followed about two years later by Drunk, his most solid project to date.
    I didn't know what to expect in the days leading to the performance, but I was hoping to get what I thought a Thundercat experience would be like. All boxes ended up checked: He arrived wearing a neon pink hoodie with his signature logo plastered about, kickboxing shorts, white chancletas, playing a Nintendo portable gaming console. He and his bandmates Dennis Hamm, Justin Brown and Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, all master musicians in their own right, polished off some bacon croissant sandwiches and proceeded to give us three of the best of what Drunk has to offer.
    Set List
    "Lava Lamp"
    "Friend Zone"
    "Them Changes"
    MUSICIANS
    Steven Bruner (vocals, bass); Dennis Hamm (keys); Justin Brown (drums); Miguel Atwood Ferguson (violin)
    CREDITS
    Producers: Bobby Carter, Morgan Noelle Smith; Creative Director: Bob Boilen; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Morgan Noelle Smith, Maia Stern, Alyse young; Production Assistant: CJ Riculan; Photo: Jennifer Kerrigan/NPR.
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  • @nprmusic
    @nprmusic  2 месяца назад +22

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    • @focat
      @focat 2 месяца назад

      crazy

  • @BreakingOKC
    @BreakingOKC 6 лет назад +3716

    Dude was talkin bout diablo and shredding on a 6 string bass instant fan

  • @aw_shucks17
    @aw_shucks17 4 года назад +9086

    this looks like a gta online lobby

    • @pepedomingo4061
      @pepedomingo4061 4 года назад +32

      ray ray mccloud II facts

    • @4dhyperglizzy174
      @4dhyperglizzy174 4 года назад +8

      Whooooooooooooooooooooooooo

    • @davisrobbins6824
      @davisrobbins6824 3 года назад +2

      lol

    • @RichardCodyMusic
      @RichardCodyMusic 3 года назад +39

      Funniest thing I've read all day. That said, this group friggin awesome.

    • @47thRONIN
      @47thRONIN 3 года назад +2

      Anybody know what type of hoodie/brand he's wearing

  • @natedavid3873
    @natedavid3873 3 года назад +3339

    Props to that violinist. Dude just adds so much vibe and mood in the background. Such a cool way to use the instrument

    • @hanoimenace
      @hanoimenace 2 года назад +33

      Really he drew all of my attention away from Thundercat

    • @intoxxy
      @intoxxy 2 года назад +6

      Always need ambience haha

    • @jamisondanielmusic
      @jamisondanielmusic 2 года назад +24

      Agreed. That reverb out string is just bliss

    • @boujeemelon7305
      @boujeemelon7305 2 года назад +66

      He's a genius. Miguel Atwood Ferguson

    • @suenitos816
      @suenitos816 2 года назад +17

      Dude was driling cheeks with the violin

  • @theodoornap9283
    @theodoornap9283 3 года назад +984

    me, listening to the studio version: no way the licks are that good live
    the licks, live:

    • @TheSonofbuckethead1
      @TheSonofbuckethead1 Год назад +29

      The licks live : 💪

    • @peepawsmethstash9743
      @peepawsmethstash9743 Год назад +36

      the licks are even better live man, he just goes completely insane

    • @mississippijohnfahey7175
      @mississippijohnfahey7175 Год назад +3

      Yeah I saw him at an outdoor concert and I think he blew about a thousand people's minds

    • @ajunseth4047
      @ajunseth4047 8 месяцев назад

      😭😭😭😭😭

    • @lisabee4865
      @lisabee4865 4 месяца назад +1

      SAw him last year -- the show was FIRE. highly recommend.

  • @BennyC023
    @BennyC023 5 лет назад +30669

    This band looks like they randomly got assigned together for a group project at school

    • @kuchesezik
      @kuchesezik 5 лет назад +1428

      and they practiced for 72 hours straight before performing?

    • @gdfrailey
      @gdfrailey 5 лет назад +44

      Tru tru

    • @phillyb8347
      @phillyb8347 5 лет назад +776

      And wearing clothes from the lost and found bin!

    • @brennanwinitana8721
      @brennanwinitana8721 5 лет назад +161

      Are you hearing what I'm hearing tho? or....your just to distracted😕

    • @gearywimberly4783
      @gearywimberly4783 5 лет назад +335

      Forgive them for not recognizing a Motherfucking genius.

  • @TimothyGondola
    @TimothyGondola 4 года назад +14096

    Can we give a Grammy to the Tiny Desk audio engineer? The quality is insane.

    • @days5516
      @days5516 4 года назад +76

      amen

    • @william4661
      @william4661 4 года назад +72

      Can you explain for a noob?

    • @TimothyGondola
      @TimothyGondola 4 года назад +710

      @@william4661 it's really hard to get a good balanced, clean and crisp sound when you're recording so many instruments, and voice! So it takes special talent to get the job done.

    • @OchoIgualBe
      @OchoIgualBe 4 года назад +79

      @@TimothyGondola NAH. All instruments go by line. Only drums and voices go by (GREAT) mics and all sing peacefully. No big deal. Listen drum cymbals at 3:26... sounds like... not sooo good.

    • @JoePepo
      @JoePepo 4 года назад +18

      @@OchoIgualBe tru.. those cymbals arent really that good

  • @austins.2495
    @austins.2495 3 года назад +3076

    I almost gave up on life lately. Discovering Thundercat and his music has provided me some sort of energy that I needed to continue on, and I am eternally grateful for that.

    • @knittedkit
      @knittedkit 3 года назад +9

      ❤️

    • @kevinmetta1193
      @kevinmetta1193 3 года назад +10

      ❤️

    • @aneshaberry5901
      @aneshaberry5901 3 года назад +107

      Dude, you're needed and wanted. So glad you decided to keep going! Get into Free Nationals, Flying Lotus, and Kamasi Washington, too!

    • @mharm1017
      @mharm1017 3 года назад +21

      Giving thanks for your life...

    • @JarodJesus
      @JarodJesus 3 года назад +2

  • @xarealpersonx
    @xarealpersonx Год назад +209

    His bass playing is absolutely next level. I have been playing for over a decade and I'm not even close to his ability AND HE DOES IT WHILE SINGING.

    • @camilomunozschuler531
      @camilomunozschuler531 2 месяца назад +1

      Is crazy that he sings so well while doing that with the bass 🤯

  • @JeddAhyoung
    @JeddAhyoung 5 лет назад +4864

    So I'm a bassist; been playing for about ten years, and I play a six-string Ibanez myself. I love it, but sometimes I feel as though I haven't progressed to where I want to be. This video made me see why I haven't, and realize the error of my ways.
    1.) Always use an envelope filter and an octaver.
    2.) If you aren't wearing a pink hoodie with shorts, you'll never get to where you want to be.
    Enlightenment is bliss.

    • @TonyMontana-bv7bx
      @TonyMontana-bv7bx 5 лет назад +42

      You're Thinking Too Much --In The Wrong Direction

    • @madhattermd1
      @madhattermd1 5 лет назад +26

      Hindsight is 20/20 my guy.

    • @carlob2409
      @carlob2409 5 лет назад +88

      gotta be muay thai shorts, my dude. that's the secret.

    • @islam_______5888
      @islam_______5888 5 лет назад +16

      Them gotta be muay thai shorts

    • @Funkojazzist
      @Funkojazzist 4 года назад +5

      @@islam_______5888 he is a thaiger

  • @gnaagren
    @gnaagren 4 года назад +3870

    Man... Jazz is never really dead. All the coolest cats have their Jazz roots.

    • @nursebridgie
      @nursebridgie 4 года назад +14

      gnaagren yeepppppp and I love it!

    • @mathewpando6195
      @mathewpando6195 4 года назад +28

      Check out Synyster Gates (from Avenged Sevenfold) - Gypsy Jazz, even if you’ve never heard of him it’s pretty stunning

    • @aizins3420
      @aizins3420 4 года назад +6

      @MiNd Of MaVeRiCk indeed

    • @Big12tuba17
      @Big12tuba17 4 года назад +14

      Henceforth the name Thundercat ;)

    • @davisrobbins6824
      @davisrobbins6824 3 года назад +5

      amen brother

  • @Kid_Ying
    @Kid_Ying 3 года назад +161

    "If you're not bringing tacos I suggest you turn and walk away."
    Truth to double meaning.

  • @luigii9547
    @luigii9547 2 года назад +504

    He just casually dropped one of the best solos I’ve ever heard

    • @jamesgibbs3668
      @jamesgibbs3668 Год назад +11

      It’s his job

    • @deth3234
      @deth3234 8 месяцев назад +8

      ​@@jamesgibbs3668Doesn't make it any less impressive

    • @RexPerfection
      @RexPerfection 7 месяцев назад +4

      he does these every song when you see him live- its insane

    • @caeserdorkusmallorkus5969
      @caeserdorkusmallorkus5969 6 месяцев назад +4

      @@jamesgibbs3668 Roy Keane, is that you?

    • @KetoGuido
      @KetoGuido 4 дня назад

      Cool, but his voice sounds horrid in my humble…

  • @unkosheredpodcast
    @unkosheredpodcast 4 года назад +6171

    Tiny desk is like our generation’s MTV Unplugged

    • @billbailey8628
      @billbailey8628 3 года назад +69

      Nah where is the alice in chains equivalent

    • @N053LESS
      @N053LESS 3 года назад +2

      Indeed

    • @3firstnames903
      @3firstnames903 3 года назад +141

      But plugged

    • @terrickturner6425
      @terrickturner6425 3 года назад +25

      I never thought of it like that, but you right!

    • @davlmt
      @davlmt 3 года назад +125

      @@3firstnames903
      Buttplugged?

  • @cronotrigger1363
    @cronotrigger1363 3 года назад +8680

    He has the lyrics of a 5th grade love letter. Bass skills of a transformer.

    • @Vmoore24
      @Vmoore24 3 года назад +497

      Most astute observation of all time!
      I'm over crying from laughter!

    • @quiettimegaming3642
      @quiettimegaming3642 3 года назад +815

      Back when we didn't have any emotional pretenses and could literally say exactly what we were thinking without a more evolved perception and interpretation of how we come across to others causing us to alter how we interact across to the adult world in our need to be taken seriously?
      Despite the fact that most people's needs really don't amount to much more than those of a 5th grader's anyways because we're all emotionally stunted and are overly concerned with outside perception and acceptance?
      I wish we could all be that honest.

    • @matthewcabassa8791
      @matthewcabassa8791 3 года назад +12

      😂😂😂😂

    • @jamiedevlin8536
      @jamiedevlin8536 3 года назад +427

      Friend zone is literally just a child wrote it “ cos id rather play mortal kombat anyway”

    • @alexs6250
      @alexs6250 3 года назад +25

      @@quiettimegaming3642 yes. that.

  • @ElGuapo4000
    @ElGuapo4000 3 года назад +980

    No one:
    Thundercats bass during his solo in ‘Them Changes’: *bleepbloopbleebloopbleepiddybloopbleowweowwowwibllybloop*

    • @qplaqpla
      @qplaqpla 2 года назад +4

      With a splash of boom bom bwow, boom bom bwowwww

    • @MediHusky
      @MediHusky 2 года назад +5

      It's more like Diddly wo diddly but fast.

    • @qplaqpla
      @qplaqpla 2 года назад

      @@MediHusky nah

    • @MediHusky
      @MediHusky 2 года назад

      If you listen to Black Qualls it actually is that. It's in the lyrics.

    • @qplaqpla
      @qplaqpla 2 года назад +1

      @@MediHusky idk what black qualls is but its not a song that got played on this video so who cares

  • @egabbor
    @egabbor 3 года назад +238

    I've known about Thundercat for about 20 minutes now, but I'm here to stay. Love the bass tone in this one.

    • @justinwarthen
      @justinwarthen 5 месяцев назад +2

      Hope you’re still enjoying!!!

  • @haydenhollenbaugh3958
    @haydenhollenbaugh3958 5 лет назад +4335

    Thundercat: "what should we wear??"
    NPR: "Anything. Be comfortable."
    Thundercat: "You got it."

  • @jakegetscake4672
    @jakegetscake4672 5 лет назад +2497

    People cry about mtv unplugged being gone but this is it in a new form enjoy

    • @semyaza555
      @semyaza555 4 года назад +28

      unplugged was better tho...

    • @jglumi
      @jglumi 4 года назад +30

      hahahah yeah, NPR is the new MTV Unplugged

    • @yolandamcgill6460
      @yolandamcgill6460 4 года назад

      Facts🎯

    • @semyaza555
      @semyaza555 4 года назад +8

      Unplugged was WAYYYYY better.

    • @thirtyyearoldmulberryfield
      @thirtyyearoldmulberryfield 4 года назад +20

      Man forget Unplugged, these are the internet's version of the Peel Sessions

  • @leonprowse5806
    @leonprowse5806 2 года назад +315

    And now Thundercat is part of the official Star Wars Canon. I've seen everything

    • @comicbookprodigy995
      @comicbookprodigy995 2 года назад +36

      Absolute shame that they didn't let him play in the Cantina Band with Max Rebo. I wanna see Thundercat play the Mos Eisley Mix.

    • @alyxzia8994
      @alyxzia8994 2 года назад +4

      he does have a darth vader tattoo on his left hand lol

    • @leonprowse5806
      @leonprowse5806 2 года назад +12

      @@alyxzia8994 I got some bad news for ya, thats the Autobots logo from Transformers, but I can definitely see our friend Darth when its upside down!

    • @alyxzia8994
      @alyxzia8994 2 года назад

      @@leonprowse5806 oh snaps. That definitely looks like Vader to me 🤣 thanks for the info!!!

    • @calebbilti538
      @calebbilti538 Год назад +1

      @@comicbookprodigy995 he plays in Mod Parlour on the soundtrack

  • @esseen100
    @esseen100 2 года назад +127

    I love how the quartet sings the chorus of "Lava Lamp" together with their eyes closed. It shows such respect for what was created. Music is the great unifier.

  • @jed_the_artist
    @jed_the_artist 5 лет назад +9215

    their drummer looks like he's never seen a drum-kit before in his entire life and he's making it up as he goes and is just accidentally doing a fantastic job

    • @inspectorbudget
      @inspectorbudget 5 лет назад +109

      Lol, I see that hat

    • @bozziofan01
      @bozziofan01 4 года назад +528

      Dude Justin brown is literally one of the most insane drummers on the scene right now

    • @cmshottie62
      @cmshottie62 4 года назад +307

      He is just to experience, focused, and chillen that is how people look when they are insanely talented

    • @tateekblad2362
      @tateekblad2362 4 года назад +13

      john mcnamara thanks fo sayin it for me😘

    • @DJRAKKK
      @DJRAKKK 4 года назад +78

      Hes SO LAID BACK AND HIS FOOTGAME IS ICE COLD!

  • @2bin
    @2bin 5 лет назад +8445

    Fun fact: Thundercat's falsetto is a result of the pain caused by holding bass chords too long.

    • @MaladyKayjo
      @MaladyKayjo 4 года назад +40

      2bin makes sense

    • @ninnananna7307
      @ninnananna7307 4 года назад +11

      Really???👀

    • @DazzaDirect
      @DazzaDirect 4 года назад +471

      Fun Fact: Thundercat was too poor to buy a bass so he made his own from a regular guitar
      Fun Fact: Thundercat was so poor he decided to play the keyboard at the same time on his fake guitar to save money
      Fun Fact: Thundercat owns the richest music in the world

    • @Unstable_Luis
      @Unstable_Luis 4 года назад +65

      @@DazzaDirect are these really all facts, sir?

    • @Thomas.harding
      @Thomas.harding 4 года назад +3

      2bin hahaha

  • @RaulTeodoro1989
    @RaulTeodoro1989 3 года назад +111

    We need ‘It is what it is’ thundercat on tiny desk NOW

    • @Fryiez
      @Fryiez 3 года назад +2

      Facts

  • @luvjudy
    @luvjudy 2 года назад +221

    These lyrics sound like the songs I sing to myself while doing chores or singing songs to my dog while making her plate. “Your gonna eat all your food. Cause your such a gooood girrrrl.” Lol

    • @curtisjacksons3027
      @curtisjacksons3027 2 года назад +2

      Hahahah I do the same 🤣

    • @lb1798
      @lb1798 Год назад +4

      THAT IS HILARIOUS...AND True🤣😂🤣😂🤣😅😆😂

    • @mimmikibilly
      @mimmikibilly 4 месяца назад

      I feel less alone now 😂

  • @mmitch
    @mmitch 4 года назад +1652

    0:00 Lava Lamp
    3:20 Friend Zone
    6:31Them Changes

    • @Mumra2K
      @Mumra2K 4 года назад +30

      Thank you so much, Mitch.

    • @mmitch
      @mmitch 4 года назад +12

      @@Mumra2K No worries, glad i could help! (:

    • @vanrobinson5446
      @vanrobinson5446 4 года назад +5

      THANK YOU

    • @yusrina1466
      @yusrina1466 3 года назад +2

      Thanks!

    • @declansmith7079
      @declansmith7079 3 года назад +4

      thankyou kind stranger

  • @benbriones4513
    @benbriones4513 4 года назад +5884

    When you realize he’s wearing the same shorts from the Dragon Ball Durag video

    • @teitchi6646
      @teitchi6646 4 года назад +188

      Sadly they’re not but they’re still the tuffest shorts in the game

    • @Altiebella
      @Altiebella 4 года назад +8

      That's Hilarious, Gotta Love this dude!

    • @kanyebreast6062
      @kanyebreast6062 4 года назад +49

      He always where those shorts I saw them live, all the Anderson .paak he wore the same shorts lol

    • @alandalehoward3
      @alandalehoward3 4 года назад +12

      actually he's not. but close

    • @Carter-pl9ll
      @Carter-pl9ll 4 года назад +92

      He does still smell good tho

  • @Abaddon231
    @Abaddon231 2 года назад +152

    Wow!...this is like progressive funk, super cool bass sounds... He is an amazing session musician and I remember when he was playing bass for Suicidal Tendencies.. I love flexible, creative musicians like this!

  • @Zedreyy
    @Zedreyy 3 года назад +516

    Who's here after our boy won a Grammy?

    • @wordansroom
      @wordansroom 3 года назад +7

      you know it! hope you have a great day, man.

    • @paloma5082
      @paloma5082 3 года назад +5

      i didnt even know this guy had a daughter until then O_O
      his mom looks so sick too bro

    • @ohdippity
      @ohdippity 3 года назад +4

      Before, during and after the Grammy!

    • @DonArmandoRobles
      @DonArmandoRobles 3 года назад

      Me

    • @chillyb4346
      @chillyb4346 3 года назад +1

      Pre Grammy listener here..

  • @erinarzich2223
    @erinarzich2223 4 года назад +642

    them changes is one of the best songs to ever exist

  • @danieljohnston3290
    @danieljohnston3290 4 года назад +2991

    The way the pianist nodded at Thundercat before he did his solo for the last song literally makes my heart want to explode... 8:45

    • @xzcsdf9574
      @xzcsdf9574 3 года назад +195

      "alright, do your thing. I'm here"

    • @kpkost
      @kpkost 3 года назад +126

      Watch the Mac Miller Tiny Desk. When What’s the Use comes on, literally every band member smiles in disbelief at some point in the song

    • @bethwatts2408
      @bethwatts2408 3 года назад +6

      Kpkost - as a music nerd, I can tell you it’s because of all the dicking around!

    • @bryanewyatt
      @bryanewyatt 3 года назад +39

      "Go get it, man."

    • @FunkadelicPancho
      @FunkadelicPancho 3 года назад +35

      Dennis Hamm on the keys, dude is a beast

  • @diafenix
    @diafenix 3 года назад +76

    8:44 - the bromance, the smiles, the question without words, the approval:
    "...yes, you go Thundy, it's all you" said Dennis to Stephen just with his eyes and a nod.

    • @SUBZER0GREEN
      @SUBZER0GREEN Год назад +4

      How do you feel about this comment 1 year later

    • @diafenix
      @diafenix Год назад +9

      @@SUBZER0GREEN such a random question! ...I feel the comment stands true, I feel they have a strong musical bond, so words are not needed.
      Myself, I am heavily depressed.
      Wish you are well!

    • @V.3__
      @V.3__ 6 дней назад

      @@SUBZER0GREENHow do you feel about this comment 1 year later

  • @dewilew2137
    @dewilew2137 Год назад +351

    Can’t believe this guy showed up in sweat pants and a powder blue tiger t-shirt. But, of course he did.

    • @RobFeldkamp
      @RobFeldkamp Год назад +53

      As opposed to a pink hoodie with boxershorts?

    • @jaylispwalker3773
      @jaylispwalker3773 Год назад +6

      Legend

    • @dewilew2137
      @dewilew2137 Год назад +3

      @@RobFeldkamp are those boxers?! I didn’t even notice. 😅

    • @rosedemai1230
      @rosedemai1230 Год назад +7

      That's how I take out trash 😂💙

    • @ekimfehc
      @ekimfehc Год назад +2

      ​@@rosedemai1230 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @bingobango3397
    @bingobango3397 6 лет назад +750

    I remember having a vague memory of a guy in pink saying bitch don't kill my vibe and at last I have found him once again

  • @mikesmith2586
    @mikesmith2586 4 года назад +1657

    If there was one thing I could pound into people’s heads about virtuoso musicians, it’s the colossal amount of time they spend practicing. Every five minute clip you see of someone doing something amazing on an instrument represents 10,000 hours of mind-numbing practice that no one ever sees.

    • @jaedii7287
      @jaedii7287 4 года назад +36

      It's not like they're spending 10,000 hours for each five minute song though. When you get really good, you can learn most songs in under an hour

    • @rlbigfish
      @rlbigfish 3 года назад +151

      Pretty sure this was all from playing 10,000 hours of Diablo.

    • @mharm1017
      @mharm1017 3 года назад +37

      @@jaedii7287 When reading this response we know this is not a professional speaking. Pros are never satisfied and will shed endlessly.

    • @jaedii7287
      @jaedii7287 3 года назад +13

      @@mharm1017 Yeah I completely agree, the journey to better ones self never ends as you can never hit a peak

    • @ronaldwilliams2162
      @ronaldwilliams2162 3 года назад +1

      Truth.

  • @caerulemusic
    @caerulemusic 2 года назад +104

    that violinist is the closest thing to an ancient roman in modern day clothing i've ever seen

  • @nprmusic
    @nprmusic  3 года назад +748

    Tiny Desk Concerts are only possible through donations from our community. This year has been unprecedented but we’ve made sure to keep producing the concerts you love. Show your support with a donation to your local NPR station at n.pr/support-the-tiny-desk

    • @jwaj
      @jwaj 3 года назад +14

      No

    • @matthewmccormack18
      @matthewmccormack18 3 года назад +26

      Get childish gambino on and then we will talk

    • @_.Dylan._
      @_.Dylan._ 3 года назад +7

      Sorry I’m poor

    • @nashawnrocky1055
      @nashawnrocky1055 3 года назад +7

      I enjoy the drive to have these concerts but I'm broke nd i dont think my currency of money will be accepted but u guys could keep pleasin my ears while i do my homework 😁

    • @dustinbonar3316
      @dustinbonar3316 3 года назад +3

      We need The Mars Volta!!!

  • @berke2336
    @berke2336 6 лет назад +4869

    Thundercat must have the wrist strength of a thousand men to be able to BAR CHORD A BASS

    • @Nullllus
      @Nullllus 6 лет назад +1400

      Being stuck in the friend zone may have helped.

    • @MrKiingpin
      @MrKiingpin 6 лет назад +63

      Nullll1111 heh gotem

    • @ataconazi
      @ataconazi 6 лет назад +209

      he uses really low action and thin strings

    • @butterdrool991
      @butterdrool991 6 лет назад +75

      VSM_Jailhouse lol no he has high action and heavy gauge look at him dig bro, he got a ramp cause he digs so hard

    • @japas
      @japas 6 лет назад +94

      VSM_Jailhouse is right. He uses flatwounds and very low action

  • @MKNYC_
    @MKNYC_ 4 года назад +899

    Thundercat is so badass, what a crew. Also, when the comment section is way funnier than expected....nice

    • @william4661
      @william4661 4 года назад +6

      Comment section is kind of like mac miller video's, but a lot more lolz and a lot less "RIP in peace buddy". (Love Mac though ofcourse)

  • @yoda_on_the_perc_30
    @yoda_on_the_perc_30 Год назад +98

    The vibes are immaculate, love these guys!

  • @ElPalomo
    @ElPalomo Год назад +16

    this is probably the most original and unique sound I've heard. This is from another planet.

  • @xaxabel
    @xaxabel 6 лет назад +806

    them changes is one of thebest songs ever created

    • @twobirdsstonedatonce
      @twobirdsstonedatonce 5 лет назад +8

      very deceptive though, I always think I'm listening to "it was a good day" at first lol

    • @danyDesigns
      @danyDesigns 5 лет назад +56

      Randy G which is actually "Footsteps in the Dark" by Isley Brothers

    • @lyricglass2411
      @lyricglass2411 5 лет назад

      CHEDDY BUNDY 4

    • @deebrown4877
      @deebrown4877 5 лет назад

      AGREED!!!!!

    • @basedjj93
      @basedjj93 5 лет назад +2

      Facts

  • @veggietempura9594
    @veggietempura9594 5 лет назад +672

    Imagine hearing music the way thundercat does

    • @jaydenlhaubouet6638
      @jaydenlhaubouet6638 4 года назад +4

      Veggie Tempura what you mean

    • @Malaan7
      @Malaan7 4 года назад +4

      That would be dope! ❤

    • @DazzaDirect
      @DazzaDirect 4 года назад +48

      @@jaydenlhaubouet6638 Fun Fact: Thundercat was too poor to buy a bass so he made his own from a regular guitar
      Fun Fact: Thundercat was so poor he decided to play the keyboard at the same time on his fake guitar to save money
      Fun Fact: Thundercat owns the richest music in the world

    • @jaydenlhaubouet6638
      @jaydenlhaubouet6638 4 года назад +2

      Dazza Direct My nigga 👊🏾

    • @slinkhex8461
      @slinkhex8461 4 года назад

      I'd be crying everyday due to how beautiful it is

  • @joaopedroandrade2576
    @joaopedroandrade2576 Год назад +26

    I dont think ive ever seen someone shred on a bass like that, it really blew my mind, you gotta respect the strength on those finger

  • @CASwhow
    @CASwhow 3 года назад +66

    As a Thundercat fan for years, this track lineup was edible.

  • @MM-vs2et
    @MM-vs2et 4 года назад +1670

    Violinist - Band geek who just woke up
    Drummer - Goto weed dealer after 2 blunts
    Bassist/Vocals - Closet virtuoso coming out
    Keyboardist - Music nerd that makes 24/7 chillhop for studying

  • @ketaminewarrior
    @ketaminewarrior 6 лет назад +544

    Violin-guy is on another level of chill. He simply doesn't care.

    • @radicalhenri
      @radicalhenri 6 лет назад +39

      miguel atwood ferguson. he's the man. check out his live performance of fly-lo's drips with thundercat. insane

    • @davepsy
      @davepsy 6 лет назад +17

      not to mention suite for ma dukes....

    • @modifiedcontent
      @modifiedcontent 6 лет назад +35

      He also did the string arrangement on Hiatus Kaiyote's The Lung. Thundercat + Miquel Atwood Ferguson + HIatus Kaiyote + Anderson .Paak + Kamasi Washington + Kendrick Lamarr etc.; all one glorious scene saving music for the next decade

    • @marie-cecile9092
      @marie-cecile9092 6 лет назад +6

      Yeah I like his shirt

    • @Apemopo
      @Apemopo 6 лет назад +2

      love - the - pants

  • @buttturkeyclips4891
    @buttturkeyclips4891 Год назад +10

    Not only is the audio excellent, the camera work is too. Love how at 8:47 thundercat looks at the pianist as if to ask him “should I do a solo?” And then he nods. Not only does the camera man capture this moment, he then puts two and two together and does a close up on thundercat while he solos.tiny desk is probably the best music show on RUclips.

  • @kronicdeath420
    @kronicdeath420 3 года назад +21

    I Can't explain how everyone in this performance is absolutely purely amazing and mind blowing.

  • @tommieberryjr.3843
    @tommieberryjr.3843 4 года назад +875

    bro these casual/disgusting runs at 5:56-5:59, 6:40-6:49, 7:14-7:16, 7:56-8:00, 8:10 and the solo during them changes are mind numbing.

    • @niclacy4048
      @niclacy4048 3 года назад +22

      are you kidding me??? these are amazing!!!!! my eyes almost popped out of my skull!

    • @basielu
      @basielu 3 года назад +111

      @@niclacy4048 disgusting is a good thing

    • @aliasanew3398
      @aliasanew3398 3 года назад +9

      Cheeeeeeeeeeezus 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯

    • @altitudechallenged
      @altitudechallenged 3 года назад +31

      Thundercat is a filthmonger. So disgusting I could smell his runs from here 💕

    • @cassiea13245678
      @cassiea13245678 3 года назад +7

      Have y’all seen Tash Sultana’s tiny desk? If you appreciate nasty runs it’s a must watch

  • @Thedeanoeverton
    @Thedeanoeverton 6 лет назад +991

    Pink hoodie with his own logos and a pair of muay thai shorts is the best stage costume I've ever seen

    • @ladyshandbagorpurse6090
      @ladyshandbagorpurse6090 6 лет назад +10

      Dean this
      HaHaHa!! His attire is fuck'n hilariously awesome!

    • @Kloppsserialbottlers
      @Kloppsserialbottlers 6 лет назад +62

      There's always one.. tyvek05 fuck off lad.

    • @nazsalabarria860
      @nazsalabarria860 6 лет назад +11

      Technically that logo is thunder cats logo which he has appropriated as his own .

    • @SchmegmaOnToast
      @SchmegmaOnToast 6 лет назад +6

      He actually has those shorts as part of his merch, when he's on tour

    • @quickP76
      @quickP76 6 лет назад +3

      Oh man I want that hoodie!

  • @jackcox
    @jackcox Год назад +4

    Came here for Them Changes - I'm not disappointed.

  • @barbermitz
    @barbermitz 3 года назад +25

    Be aware talent like this is what some people live for! the bass playing is unreal and the lyrics so tongue in cheek love it!

  • @Opshun1
    @Opshun1 5 лет назад +1343

    Thundercat has crazy talent with the bass. I would love to hear do a collaboration with Jamiroquai and Daft Punk. That would be the track nobody saw coming but everybody needs in their life!

    • @alishalee9837
      @alishalee9837 4 года назад +15

      That would be hot

    • @Lorkoification
      @Lorkoification 4 года назад +31

      Hahah never gonna happen. Their time has passed. And they are mainstream. Thundercat makes fun of everything. Imo he makes fun of them as well. :)

    • @runswithphantoms1757
      @runswithphantoms1757 4 года назад +3

      You, sir, have Vision.

    • @DarkAngelEU
      @DarkAngelEU 4 года назад +11

      Thundercat with Massive Attack tho !!!

    • @AZIZ18691
      @AZIZ18691 4 года назад +5

      Yeah I thought about Jamiroquai too.

  • @santiagouribe5831
    @santiagouribe5831 4 года назад +481

    Tony Hawk on em keyss you know its firee

    • @paulmills5278
      @paulmills5278 3 года назад +13

      Underrated comment lol

    • @muissnoer
      @muissnoer 3 года назад +16

      Denzel Washington in incognito modus on the drums.

    • @MrSpiritualDesire
      @MrSpiritualDesire 3 года назад +11

      More like shaggy without scooby doo

    • @xbmpr
      @xbmpr 3 года назад

      Looks like Danger Ehren

    • @drakkuza
      @drakkuza 3 года назад +1

      @@MrSpiritualDesire Thanks, can't unsee that now

  • @w-dad4040
    @w-dad4040 7 месяцев назад +5

    I'm obsessed with this drummer's vibes

  • @doughelms558
    @doughelms558 5 лет назад +579

    As a 60-something musician just discovering this now: man this is so good and such an original sound!

    • @elijahhollis1957
      @elijahhollis1957 5 лет назад +46

      Welcome, Doug

    • @michelebergman4336
      @michelebergman4336 4 года назад +10

      Watch The Mac Miller session ! He plays bass and it’s just Gorgeous musicianship

    • @BobRoss-kt4yu
      @BobRoss-kt4yu 4 года назад +6

      I’ve got more respect for you than 98% of modern musicians. You should post some of your stuff from the 60s, there isn’t enough music :(

    • @agathacathartese7041
      @agathacathartese7041 4 года назад +23

      @@BobRoss-kt4yu why does everyone shit on contemporary musicians?

    • @SalvvOrtiz
      @SalvvOrtiz 4 года назад +3

      at 50-something started to listening to different genres of music, and discovered him too. I feel like Bob Ross with such a happy accident.

  • @joshw6631
    @joshw6631 3 года назад +788

    That solo sounded like the music when you’re on your last lap in Mario kart

  • @princesst30
    @princesst30 3 года назад +13

    This never gets stale. Thundercat is that dude.

  • @minjukim8186
    @minjukim8186 8 месяцев назад +6

    벌써 5년을 듣고 있는거구나. 그럼에도 좋네..

  • @Phyligree
    @Phyligree 6 лет назад +123

    didn't realize it on my first few listens but during the them changes solo the drummer absolutely starts killing it in the backdround to match the pace of Thundercat's scale licks, fucking awesome

    • @exactlywhatisaid
      @exactlywhatisaid 6 лет назад +5

      i just clocked that too. maf on the violin shoots him a look at one point like "ooo dayum"

    • @elijahhollis1957
      @elijahhollis1957 5 лет назад +1

      Bro doesn't even break a sweat too

    • @bigsexy8473
      @bigsexy8473 4 года назад +2

      And everyone has that nasty face

  • @GregPoblete
    @GregPoblete 6 лет назад +249

    I think he played every single note on that bass in this video.

    • @Mojo56277
      @Mojo56277 6 лет назад

      Greg Poblete 😂😂

  • @bwillzzz3432
    @bwillzzz3432 3 года назад +15

    thundercat is the grooviest man ever. rhythm lives in his soul

  • @JD-wb3pb
    @JD-wb3pb 2 года назад +3

    All these years of being a fan and fellow bass player and Cat’s left hand still amazes me. Constantly in awe

  • @PS3aussiegamer
    @PS3aussiegamer 5 лет назад +383

    Discovered Thundercat from Mac Millers (RIP) tiny desk concert and was blown away by his bass playing.... but this, this is something special!

    • @Frightex555
      @Frightex555 5 лет назад +2

      other way round

    • @michelebergman4336
      @michelebergman4336 4 года назад +6

      Me too! I totally fell in love with him from the Mac Miller set! He was ready to go on tour with Mac ..when Mac Died!!! WHAT A TERRIBLE TRAGEDY!!! Macs DEATH IS THE TRAGEDY OD THE CENTURY!!

    • @luiscamarillo8833
      @luiscamarillo8833 4 года назад +2

      I didn't even know he played for Mac Miller's set. I gotta check it out now!

    • @michelebergman4336
      @michelebergman4336 4 года назад +1

      Luis Camarillo hi it’s nice to meet another Thundercat fan! He reminds me of Stevie Wonder..Circa INNERVISIONS ! I’m dying to see him live & Meet him! Yes the Mac Miller Tiny desk concert was SO MUCH TALENT! Thundercat lost a great FRIEND! That would have been THE MOST HISTORICAL TOUR with Mac Miller😢SUCH A GREAT TRAGEDY!!!! But I LOVE THUNDERCAT! What a COOL DUDE!!! Seriously TALENTED !!!

    • @luiscamarillo8833
      @luiscamarillo8833 4 года назад +2

      @@michelebergman4336 that's exactly what I was thinking! If you like thundercat you should defintely checkout Kamasi Washington hes another exceptionally talented musician that worked with thundercat a lot.

  • @FlipperWolf
    @FlipperWolf 4 года назад +303

    8:50 is just insane. Like even when you know how hard it is to be that good you still can't process how good it is

    • @orchestrapark
      @orchestrapark 3 года назад +14

      you should check out domi’s cover of the solo W SHEET MUSIC

    • @FlipperWolf
      @FlipperWolf 3 года назад +6

      Where can I check that?

  • @ArchWizardCj
    @ArchWizardCj 2 года назад +1586

    how did Thundercat find a group of extremely talented musicians that look as homeless as he does ?

    • @EvonneLindiwe
      @EvonneLindiwe Год назад +25

      🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @gabryeI
      @gabryeI Год назад +184

      People who do it for the music dont need to prove it by their appearance

    • @ricochetpig
      @ricochetpig Год назад +8

      🔝

    • @Izaeusprism
      @Izaeusprism Год назад +31

      if you build it they will come

    • @user-us6hz7dl2k
      @user-us6hz7dl2k Год назад +6

      THATS SO MEAn

  • @antoniohill8853
    @antoniohill8853 Год назад +15

    Thundercat. He's under rated. He's the new era of funk. I haven't heard one track that's trash from him. All his music is dope.

  • @BoomKing72
    @BoomKing72 6 лет назад +309

    Aw man that goofy chuckle after Friend Zone warmed my heart

    • @gunti456
      @gunti456 5 лет назад +3

      hahahaha yeah man

    • @jeffreysandone
      @jeffreysandone 5 лет назад +10

      I always laugh when I remember that thunder cat played bass in suicidal tendencies

    • @chestinathrower8087
      @chestinathrower8087 5 лет назад

      Honestly same 😭

    • @Akard517hell
      @Akard517hell 5 лет назад +1

      @@jeffreysandone uh what? Imma Google that quickly

    • @lavidapeligrosa
      @lavidapeligrosa 4 года назад

      every time!

  • @balilobaludo7715
    @balilobaludo7715 4 года назад +586

    Thundercat's band looks like one of those "Spot the anime protagonist memes"

    • @ShadyProductionsMC
      @ShadyProductionsMC 3 года назад +11

      he is actual main character

    • @TheoCynical
      @TheoCynical 3 года назад

      Lol!

    • @chuckvincent5691
      @chuckvincent5691 3 года назад +5

      Spot the stand user

    • @MediHusky
      @MediHusky 3 года назад +6

      They're all main characters from different animes. This is just their side gig.

  • @joeycalderon1556
    @joeycalderon1556 10 месяцев назад +8

    No lie, I put this on everyday while I'm at work. But after the first 800 times, I stopped focusing on Thundercat and each time I will focus on one of his bandmates. It's amazing how a 4 piece band can put so many sounds into each song. Today was "check out the keyboardist" day, tomorrow will be "man, that violinist looks like a pottery teacher but he's awesome" day.

  • @sweatsbarefoot3152
    @sweatsbarefoot3152 2 года назад +19

    They look like they've been smoking in the basement for 12 years strait and this is their first time showing off their masterpiece and I love it

  • @jackfarrell4039
    @jackfarrell4039 6 лет назад +45

    Violin guy was fucking prepared for this one, "damn right I got my sweat pants and my snow leopard tee and Ima go play some tunes with thundercat for NPR"

  • @Poppaswank
    @Poppaswank 5 лет назад +103

    “Ima throw you in the garbage cuz you play too many games” I truly felt that

  • @quintessentialsports3992
    @quintessentialsports3992 4 месяца назад +3

    One of my fav tiny desk's, & fav guitarist Thundercat! That boy is good!

  • @bryanrodriguez8546
    @bryanrodriguez8546 2 года назад +5

    I’ve never heard any of his song played live and they never sound the same, it’s like you get a different variation of the song every time and I love it

  • @danieliroh
    @danieliroh 6 лет назад +214

    So much talent! "Them Changes" is my jam.

    • @samsamba08
      @samsamba08 6 лет назад +2

      This has nothing to do with avant garde.

    • @gilespeterson6832
      @gilespeterson6832 6 лет назад +1

      Daniel Sola Them Changes speaks to me so much

    • @jeremycorder1558
      @jeremycorder1558 6 лет назад

      The entire EP was amazing. I have been listening to it nonstop since it came out.

  • @TracyAllenVideos
    @TracyAllenVideos 4 года назад +205

    That laugh after “The Friend Zone”🙌🤣🤣🤣💞

    • @grillman7170
      @grillman7170 4 года назад +11

      Tracy Allen Somewhat similar to Ron Swanson’s giggle. Love it.

  • @nprmusic
    @nprmusic  5 месяцев назад +25

    Want to play your own Tiny Desk concert? Unsigned musicians, enter the 2024 Tiny Desk Contest between Jan. 23 and Feb. 21. Learn more: npr.org/tinydeskcontest.

  • @meikamo
    @meikamo 7 месяцев назад +7

    Insane respect to the backing band. Saw them in Boston last night and the energy was absolutely bananas. They don't show off in this performance but good god are they skilled and they brought the perfect vibe to this show as well. Huge huge respect. Just amazing. Goes without saying for thundercat

  • @johnanderson6596
    @johnanderson6596 5 лет назад +250

    8:47
    Thunder: "yo, can I rip their faces off?"
    Dennis: "Hell Yeah"

    • @pskila
      @pskila 4 года назад +7

      Pretty much... Instant face melt

  • @george00719
    @george00719 6 лет назад +825

    this man has 10 fingers on each hand

  • @Cmon_Nah123
    @Cmon_Nah123 Год назад +9

    The lyric… I’m gonna throw you in the garbage 🤣. That song is awesome

  • @texgarrett7158
    @texgarrett7158 2 года назад +7

    Thank you Hot Ones for introducing me to Thundercat. 🤘

  • @alexc.9468
    @alexc.9468 4 года назад +392

    I've seen Thundercat 4 times in 2 years and lemme tell you that he is such an amazing and phenomenal performer in person! He is worth however much it is to see him in person. Please go to at least one live performance!

    • @khalilboutira1177
      @khalilboutira1177 2 года назад +4

      I would love to, does he go to France?

    • @ryandonohue6771
      @ryandonohue6771 2 года назад +12

      I saw him live with Mac Demarco at Red Rocks. Such a sick show!

    • @jomama2892
      @jomama2892 Год назад +7

      I get to see him in a couple of weeks with RHCP!! I’m so excited

    • @williammccarron6175
      @williammccarron6175 9 месяцев назад

      Going 10/5 the Greek. Pit tickets.

  • @AQGOAT24
    @AQGOAT24 6 лет назад +266

    Drunk by Thundercat is honestly of the best albums of 2017 thus far

    • @josephsandholtz5675
      @josephsandholtz5675 6 лет назад +6

      AQGOAT24 it's the best one hands down

    • @rasheedcole-pugh4860
      @rasheedcole-pugh4860 6 лет назад +1

      yes it makes you watch early 2000s Disney.

    • @turdfergeson8641
      @turdfergeson8641 6 лет назад

      God First by Mr. Jukes is a great one too and in a similar vein of Thundercat.

    • @MartinfdeZ81
      @MartinfdeZ81 6 лет назад +2

      Yes , check out the last Jonhwayne album, its so good too!!

    • @michelegreen6441
      @michelegreen6441 6 лет назад

      I can't stop listening to it

  • @l.n.4929
    @l.n.4929 2 года назад +7

    Wow, didn't expect this falsetto. Nicely done.

  • @Nouuhj
    @Nouuhj 2 года назад +3

    how does this get better every time I watch it again?

  • @camilam8778
    @camilam8778 4 года назад +69

    I love you all, people in the comment section. Listening to this and reading the comments was quite an experience

  • @FabriGarciaLOTR
    @FabriGarciaLOTR 6 лет назад +212

    We need Hiatus Kaiyote.
    Thundercat is such a amazing bass player.😭❤️

    • @TK-AM
      @TK-AM 6 лет назад +7

      aren't they on.... hiatus?

    • @FabriGarciaLOTR
      @FabriGarciaLOTR 6 лет назад

      CapnSMoore Really? I’m waiting so long to see them or hear new music by them.

    • @TheZombieJC
      @TheZombieJC 6 лет назад +1

      Nai Palm just released new music, and it's pretty cool.

  • @MrLee-xq4ej
    @MrLee-xq4ej 3 года назад +8

    This music is so simple till it's brilliant. I'm definitely a fan, keep it up Thundercat.

  • @beave265
    @beave265 2 года назад +4

    His music is really something else, especially when you go through hard times.

  • @williamclintonogbebor387
    @williamclintonogbebor387 6 лет назад +271

    The sound of that bass is orgasmic!!!!

    • @NVRLTLLTHATRUTH
      @NVRLTLLTHATRUTH 6 лет назад +3

      William Clinton Ogbebor that's how I'm feeling about that violin

    • @vidhyahars7250
      @vidhyahars7250 6 лет назад

      It's damn cool❤️

    • @juno980
      @juno980 5 лет назад +2

      pretty sure all he uses is a octave pedal (1 up), a phaser and a really bass heavy tone

    • @leonpensch2104
      @leonpensch2104 5 лет назад

      @@juno980 I think it's an envelope filter plus octavor

    • @juno980
      @juno980 5 лет назад

      @@leonpensch2104 nah that's definitely a phaser in the intro friend zone

  • @sonnyluvzdabud9078
    @sonnyluvzdabud9078 4 года назад +720

    Thundercat looks like he got Muay Thai class right after the Tiny Desk Concert and his instructor beats him if he's late 😂😂

    • @handsomest1
      @handsomest1 4 года назад +9

      Sonny LuvzDaBud his instructor is Palpatine

    • @bfan82
      @bfan82 4 года назад +6

      right...took me a minute to notice those kumite shorts he had on lol

    • @spursfan1080
      @spursfan1080 4 года назад +6

      His teacher is Appachai...Kenichi gets a break 😅

    • @jacobsl3499
      @jacobsl3499 4 года назад +4

      Straight from bed, straight to concert, straight to Muay Thai. Hahahaha

    • @niecytorvend9729
      @niecytorvend9729 3 года назад +3

      Speaking of mma, keyboard pal's face gives me smol Uriah Faber but at The Office vibez

  • @_damian_192_5
    @_damian_192_5 2 года назад +1

    Just discovered thunder cat and all I can say is his funky style with his bass being in literally every song is something my ears found very bueno, this dude is honestly something else.

  • @JuseeJuice
    @JuseeJuice Год назад +1

    This was just tooooooo short! Thundercat just hits different and I wanted MORE! They are phenomenal on these instruments

  • @TheBleachBoys
    @TheBleachBoys 6 лет назад +3107

    I'm actually glad I woke up this morning

    • @arikifostermusic2020
      @arikifostermusic2020 6 лет назад +7

      agreed!

    • @eonhand8
      @eonhand8 6 лет назад +3

      Even in a world where ministers murder golf pros?

    • @noalike13
      @noalike13 6 лет назад +29

      right?? it's 6:35 right now, i go to work in 30 minutes. drinking a cup of tea, listening to this.. made my morning

    • @chemann1689
      @chemann1689 6 лет назад

      same

    • @MischiefMemoirs
      @MischiefMemoirs 6 лет назад

      I'll never go seeing him live 😍

  • @energy40gaming
    @energy40gaming 4 года назад +74

    Them Changes is one of my favorite songs from the 2010s. It’s a song that I could listen to on repeat for hours.

    • @TheUrbanPrude
      @TheUrbanPrude 2 года назад +1

      Just learned about him this year

  • @lindasarah4890
    @lindasarah4890 2 года назад +2

    Man, I can't believe I only just found your sublime and genius music - thank you - this was a tough night and you put a big smile back on my face. I hope you're well, happy and surrounded by love. Peace xx

  • @madmaskbass
    @madmaskbass 3 года назад +12

    This is the best thing ever!! Incredible musicians waking up in the morning is the vibe i get and totally love it! Thundercat is a force unto himself! honestly when i listen to this how can anyone say music is dead. totally incredibe