Kate | Ben Folds Five | funk cover ft. Maiya Sykes & BEN FOLDS!!

Musicians
Lead vocal: Maiya Sykes
Keys: Ben Folds & Jack Conte
Guitar: Ryan Lerman
Drums: Tamir Barzilay
Bass: Joe Ayoub

Recording Engineer: Caleb Parker
Mixing/Mastering: Caleb Parker
Video Production: Ricky Chavez
Production Design: Corey Lubowich
HMU: Roxanne McDanel

Recorded Live at Scary Pockets HQ in Highland Park, CA.

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About Scary Pockets
We are Scary Pockets, a funk band that releases weekly music videos, in pursuit of the funk. Scary Pockets is Ryan Lerman and Jack Conte, with the help and support from a rotating roster of the best session musicians in the LA area. Make sure to subscribe and enable ALL notifications! 

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[paddobs]

I was so impressed by Maiya's singing that it took me a solid 40 seconds to realise Ben Folds was on the keys.

[FlorianFahrenberger]

The fact that Ben Folds will be there and jump in on turning one of his songs around and change it completely tells you so much about what a cool composer he must be. Great cover of a great song!

[ceegers]

Oh you know, casual Ben Folds appearance. He just showed up, we let him play.

Ladies and gents, Tamir Barzilay on the drums! such groove and command over his instruments 💪

[bothquickanddead]

As a long-time BFF fan, I love this cover - the only thing I feel like it's missing is those sweet backup harmonies. Oh, and I'm not sure about the joker they have soloing on keys - maybe replace that guy.

[assburg]

Can we give it up to the sound engineer for this absolutely clean mix?

[TheBigburcie]

The funk face extreme zoom at 2:08 was a great touch.

Why am I not surprised that Ben would be down to funkify one of his own songs?

[gustafsone]

Ok, I've only listened to this one 5 times so far but I think it might be my favorite so far. I mean, there are so many great covers you guys have done, but you not only picked one of my favorite Ben Folds Five songs, you actually got the man himself to come and play keys for you! What?!

[jonatanrk]

Not gonna lie - I came for Ben Folds... but 4 mins later subscribed to Scary Pockets and about to find every video on YouTube with Maiya Sykes. After I play this another five times, of course.

[PhatTrumpet]

Maiya is such a force. This cover is next level. That is all.

[ClumsyFlounder]

Tamir has such a buttery feel. Somebody give that man a raise.

[nuala]

I could not have clicked faster! This is my favorite Ben Folds THEN, he’s playing keyboard?!
Get outta here! You guys have out done yourselves!
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[danielhoneycutt]

Having Ben on a track means y'all gotta make a tour stop in the Raleigh/Chapel Hill area!!!

[joecollier]

One of my favorite Ben Folds songs! Love that he is tickling the ivory on this one as well!

Love these videos along with the fantastic musicianship!

[wombatedge]

I’m glad to see Colin Kaepernick picked up a gig playing bass.

[jizzosh]

You know the feeling you get when you watch talented people doing what they enjoy? Suddendly you realize your entire life has been wasted. Yeah, it's like that. Love to meet "Mr. Folds" and "Pomplamoose" someday.

[esmereldavillalobos]

Holy… I mean. I didn’t know what to think, I didn’t know what to expect, but I was… fulfilled, I was inspired.

[samsunguser]

I don't know but she sure sings like she's Kate! Much applause to this excellent combination of gloriously uplifting vocals and eye locking, finger snapping, hip popping, toe tapping, mood rocking, hands clapping musical accompaniment!

[ashleydaniels]

that omw...outstanding!!!! yes they all good, but that voice, the ease of hitting those notes, so smoothly done, no effort at all... damn great version. keep it coming guys!!!

[This_RuthIsOnFire]

Oh my, this is my fave Ben Folds Five song. I’m not disappointed, this is a great rendition.