Snarky Puppy Keyboardist Hears Dua Lipa For The First Time💥

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How can a 5 time grammy winner play this when he only hears drums and vocals? Check out Justin Stanton from Snarky Puppy's first spin on Dua Lipa's banger "Don't Start Now".

Watch him tackle the song's catchy beats and figure out WHERE and WHAT to throw in from his jazz-fusion music vibes. Curious about the cool twists he's gonna add to those keyboard parts? 🎛️ 🎹

🎛️ Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:40 Hearing The Song For The First Time (ONLY vocals & drums)
1:00 Figuring Out The Structure
2:40 Justin Records Keyboard Layers
3:28 Justin Plays His Own Version
6:35 Justin Hears The Original Song Version
7:37 Closing Thoughts

Justin Stanton isn't just any keyboardist; he's a keys player for Snarky Puppy, a band that's scored Grammy wins and turned heads in the music scene. Known for his unique style that mixes different music genres, Stanton's got a background in jazz and a talent for making any tune groove harder. His take on a pop hit like "Don't Start Now" isn't just a cover—it's a whole NEW vibe that's as fresh as it is groovy!

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[JustinStanton]

Thanks everyone for checking out the video! Just wanna give a huge shoutout to the Pianote team for doing such an incredible job - they made my job easy!

[GJSolo]

I love that you just gave us a Dua Lipa, Chad Smith, Justin Stanton colab!!!

[nlshrmns]

Man, I love watching hyper competent people doing their thing.

[MrThx]

Get this man on the new Dua Lipa record!

[kevinasir]

The chords he picked for the "I'm all good already, So moved on, it's scary, I'm not where you left me at all, " section gave those lyrics a whole new meaning and feel. Genius.

[carlosrobinson]

Gah!!! Is there a final version of the Justin Stanton mix?!?!

I WANT IT!!!

[josemorales]

Not sure what impresses me the most, the extremely musical approach to an extremely popular song, or the fact that he never heard it before. Amazing video!

[althejazzman]

I'll never fail to be impressed at how jazz musicians can re-harmonise so quickly on the fly. Even though I've been a musician nearly all of my life, I'm not studying it professionally, so I'll never come close.

[burritoomg]

What a completely different feel he brought to the record. I have no idea how someone can reach for harmonies like that so quickly.

[dmemusic]

Most complete instrumentalist.. he has all the ideas for groove, harmony, melody, production all at the same time.

[FredericDelchambre]

When music gives you the Big Smile … whatever the kind of music you are in ! Thank’s everyone involving in this video.

[ChrisBuonoGuitar]

Yup. This is how Justin rolls. I did a record project with him. My jaw was on the floor for days. It’s effortless for him - at least he makes it seem like that. Salt of the earth dude too.

[seventime]

Justin is (a huge part of) the heart and soul of Snarky. So many others get noticed for their wild solos and moments and he’s just there holding it down for everyone else. Props to the rhythm sections in all bands!!!

[ekerstges]

My dream follow-up to this video: play it to Dua Lipa and get her reaction :)

Super fun video, watched it for the 10th time or so... well done by Justin as well as the Pianote team!!

[benjaminbeam]

I love the positive energy in this video. No elitist mindset by the performer. He recognized the craftsmanship of the original while exploring the vast harmonic possibilities the melody gives.

[themilkyboykid]

Somebody should release this as a single. It is so funky, and the chords are almost extra terrestrial…. I could imagine hearing this in a club, or on the radio or wherever, and I think you would be hard pushed to not want to move your feet.

[joemaymusic]

Justin Stanton is a mad genius; His harmonic voice is so strong and true to himself in everything he plays. The reharm he did there at 4:45 was absolute madness.

[amadyktiv]

He is a rare genius. His creativity is sublime. His version is also dope and beautiful.

[mattostrowski]

Is this rendition available to listen anywhere?

[Ragnak_]

They gave him that blank canvas and bro started cooking some HEAT!