Snarky Puppy - Lingus (We Like It Here)

Snarky Puppy - Lingus
From the live DVD "We Like It Here"

Written, arranged, and produced by Michael League.

Personnel:
Michael League - bass
Shaun Martin - keyboards
Bill Laurance - keyboards
Cory Henry - keyboards (solo)
Justin Stanton - Fender Rhodes
Mark Lettieri - guitar
Bob Lanzetti - guitar
Chris McQueen - guitar
Nate Werth - percussion
Larnell Lewis - drums
Mike Maher - trumpet (solo)
Chris Bullock - sax (solo)
Bob Reynolds - sax
Jay Jennings - trumpet

Engineered by Eric Hartman, Roy Van Rosendaal, Mike Harrison, & Colin Benders.
Filmed by Andy LaViolette, Brad Holt, Emily Schwarting, Joseph Lafond, and Christi LaViolette.
Mixed by Eric Hartman in Dallas, Texas.
Mastered by Scott Hull at Masterdisk New York, NY.

[brxjams]

Rest in peace to Shaun Martin who had the best reaction ever to Cory’s solo.

[dlein]

The central nervous system of the octopus is structured so that each limb, quite literally, has a mind of its own. I must say, that octopus on the drums is doing an excellent human impression.

[lauscho]

"I paid for the whole synthesizer, I'm gonna USE the whole synthesizer."

[yorgieshmorgie]

Shaun's reaction to Cory's solo was the exact reason why Snarky Puppy caught my attention. Rest in peace

[carlosm]

if i keep practicing a more few years, i'd be able to say 'oh damn' at the right places in that solo

[bumfan]

Seven things you might have missed during this video:
1. 0:01 - Contrary to popular belief, there is indeed sheet music, but only for the keyboardists to make sure they get that ridiculous rhythm in the intro correct. After that, it's all from memory.
2. 1:12 - There are two guitars playing that melody line. Just listening to the track, it only sounds like one guitar with a little bit of reverb on the right side. Nope, that's Bob Lanzetti and Mark Littieri playing so tightly together and with similar tone that it doesn't sound like two guitars.
3. 1:34 - Michael League signaling to the room that he's about to drop one of the nastiest bass fills ever - and then delivers one of the nastiest bass fills ever.
4. 7:15 - Shaun Martin realizing that he just needs to get out of the way of the freight train that is Cory Henry's solo. When Cory breaks into the two-handed unison lines, Shaun just says, "I'mma go back here and just watch."
5. 7:22 - The guys in the control room dancing and clapping during Cory's solo. This whole album was cut over four days with two sessions apiece, and I've seen a couple of Cory's other solos. This one was I think the fifth take, and the others don't compare; even the techies in the booth knew that this solo was otherworldly.
6. 7:28 - Shaun Martin gives one of those sideways "get outta here" waves as he sits with the audience. If you want a good laugh, just sit and watch his facial expressions during the entire solo, including the fill solos after the main one. Shaun is continually amazed by what Cory is playing.
7. 8:59 - Proving he's one of the baddest drummers on the planet, Larnell Lewis has to adjust his headphones and doesn't miss a thing. Minus one hand for a second and no one can tell.
Maybe you caught all those nuances on the first or second watch, but I've seen this video probably two dozen times and I pick up on something new every time I watch it. And, yes, as an old guy who is more emotional than I used to be, Cory's solo still makes me tear up. Friggin' amazing.

[agentcouch]

I don't care what you think but the drummer is the real mvp here. He never let off the beat and was on it 100% of the time.

[rsdigiomoney]

after 20 years of being a musician, i can finally proudly say i'm good enough to have been an audience member there.

[EkulGgats]

I think the drummer matches cory in talent, in that he played such a complex, tasty and fast drum part so flawlessly. He was the bedrock of this whole thing and a fuckin groove machine

[JanstonCordell]

Larnell Lewis is one of the greatest drummers of all time.

[rossbulcock]

R.I.P. Shaun Martin, This was my introduction to you. It only seems fitting I should come back to say thanks.

[daivaharyanto]

lets take a moment to respect the mixing engineer

[jbudlives]

The true hero of the video is the solid keyboard stand

[chrispysaid]

Everyone loves the keys solo but are we gonna talk about Larnell? The man is a machine.

[aafrophonee]

I just heard about the passing of Shaun Martin, and I will be listening to Snarky Puppy all day in his honor. Rest in paradise

[Aedrieus]

Cory Henry: _plays mind boggling solo_
Shaun Martin: "ight imma head out"

[lanceevensen]

Cory’s face after his solo is the face of knowing you just took one of the best keyboard solos in history.

[MRKMUSC]

I can't believe this masterpiece is almost a decade old, such an amazing performance and jam!

[Argletrough]

It feels wrong to be able to listen to this for free.

[malisolja]

they are all geniuses at what they do, but i swear to god i have never heard a tighter drummer in my entire life. the fills are insane. I'm not even a drummer but i am legit in awe.