Mark Lettieri - Naptime (Things of That Nature)

First single from the album, "Things of That Nature," releasing worldwide on Oct. 18, 2019 from GroundUP Music.

"Naptime" written and produced by Mark Lettieri

Personnel:
Mark Lettieri: guitars
Jason "JT" Thomas: drums
Wes Stephenson: bass
Shaun Martin: keyboards

Recorded and mixed by Joey Lomas at January Sound Studios
Mastered by Dave McNair

Filmed and edited by Andy Laviolette

© 2019 Markus Justinius Music (SESAC)
© 2019 GroundUP Music

[simonfolkvord]

Funfact: metronomes actually practice with mark litterieri to work on their time

[jagged_little_phil]

Came here for the bass, stayed for the drums, realized this is a guitarist channel. Oh well, still badass.

[lapicker]

Talented guy. He has the ability to switch guitars while playing and never miss a note!

[ryanrich]

I swear that snare has a "champagne bottle popping off" sample under it. So good.

[johnb]

Fifty plus years ago I was listening to The Beach Boys, The Beatles and The Monkeys and now I’m groovin’ on this stuff. Go figure. Time to listen again!

[timpaniyou]

Wes Stephenson is an AWESOME BASSIST! Whole group is outstanding!

[lelov]

Marks timing and articulation is out of this world. What a player!

[fortadelis]

Holy moly. Deep, hot, funky and energized.

[prjazz]

How the heck is this called naptime??? I can't sleep to this!!! SO KILLIN!

[tjesson]

Mark is one of the most inspiring and innovative players around right now

[ConnorGrail]

that guitar tone on the solo is so majestic, I could cry

[pranavphx]

I just found the album, my goodness me this is so creative. Crossing so many genres of music. Absolutely stunning, just bought the album

[gregoryruyvaert]

This genious blend of tight, fast and offensive with smooth, mellow and warm. Thank you guys!

[michaelmessina]

That was some killer funky music right there. I loved that there was none of that over the top guitar shredding and just good tasteful playing for the whole song.

[Bardotka]

Mark, thank you for your beautiful music, I enjoy watching you and admire your art. I am from the Czech Republic and thanks to YT I can follow you and thank you for putting such great posts there. I used to play drums in a band( similar to the one you play with Snarky Puppy), that's many years ago. Today, on the cusp of 60 years of age, I very much appreciate good music, no disco or dum-bum electronic rumble or rap. The ballast on the radio is commercial and has nothing to do with quality music. I appreciate your grip and nimble fingers all the more, I know how demanding it is and how your fingers hurt when you have to practice. A song like Pulsar or Naptime is a balm for the soul and a caress for my ears :-) And your bass player - he is a great player and entertainer. I am looking forward to your other songs! Greetings from South Bohemia, from České Budějovice, you may know our Budweiser beer. All the best!

[shorerocks]

Sounds crazy, but I just love Marks guitar face. That groovy intensity, while somewhat being relaxed and content. A marvel.

[Pughhead]

0:42 When you inhabit the pocket, when you live in the groove, when you are the feel, these are the faces you make.

[minor]

Just found this... What a gem 👍👍👍so much rytmic earcandy.. I want more

[chriswenkle]

Okay - now that my mind is completely turned to was one of the tightest grooves I've heard in a long time. Everyone was off the hook, but Wes and "JT" just killed it! (I think I'll go outside and stare at the fence now)

[jaimel]

God damn that maple syrup solo tone Mark!🙏🏻😎