Author Topic: Snarky Puppy (why has no one ever heard of them?) (Read 3599 times)

YngVai · « **on:** October 02, 2010, 09:26:13 PM »

Dallas based group of incredibly funky jazz musicians that put the best of every genre in a blender. Do yourself a favor.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-IlUFgEVW4

sonatafanica · « **Reply #1 on:** October 02, 2010, 11:51:40 PM »

I've heard of Skinny Puppy, but I think they're some sort of goth band or whatever you '90s kids are listening to

bmc · « **Reply #2 on:** October 02, 2010, 11:52:49 PM »

i clicked on this thread because i thought it was about Skinny Puppy.

YngVai · « **Reply #3 on:** October 03, 2010, 12:04:55 AM »

sonatafanica · « **Reply #4 on:** October 03, 2010, 12:08:00 AM »

So, on topic

That was some entertaining jam music.

PixelDream · « **Reply #5 on:** October 04, 2010, 09:23:24 AM »

Yes, extremely entertaining. Those guys are clearly having a blast, and the music is just as fun to listen to. Thanks for this Yngvai, loved it.

I might like this one even more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67PMG2nVs4k&feature=related

Watch the whole vid, it's epic to say at the least.

PixelDream · « **Reply #6 on:** October 04, 2010, 03:43:43 PM »

Bump, this awesome band cannot die a silent death on DTF

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One of the best musical recommendations I've ever had, I absolutely love this stuff. It's adventurous, tight as hell, and it has balls, no matter what style it is in. Amazingly captured on vid while recording their album in front of a live audience. The most enjoyable instrumental music I've ever heard maybe, I could literally watch this almost every day.

YngVai · « **Reply #7 on:** October 04, 2010, 07:08:51 PM »

Hahaha, glad someone liked it.

PixelDream · « **Reply #8 on:** October 05, 2010, 04:16:21 PM »

For the love of god, at least check out the ending to this one:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67PMG2nVs4k&feature=related

The whole vid is amazing, but the ending from from 4:25 on is just too badass.

One of the most badass electric violin solos, followed by a monstrous epic finale including a full on rock guitar solo. This is too freakin' sweet for words.

YngVai · « **Reply #9 on:** October 06, 2010, 12:20:37 PM »

You have no idea how heavy that song feels live. That many musicians on a crowded stage at a bar, with all that bass going is just an insane thing to witness in person.

Lucidity · « **Reply #10 on:** November 20, 2012, 09:12:19 PM »

I don't mean to revive this, but a friend of mine just introduced me to this band, and I cannot get ENOUGH. This is some of the best music I've ever heard. i've always loved jazz, but it's come second to prog before now. This is so incredible. I think every DT fan will have the time of their lives with this band.

I can't stop listening to this song in particular. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67PMG2nVs4k

PixelDream · « **Reply #11 on:** November 22, 2012, 01:49:20 PM »

I'm going to see them live at the end of this month! What's even more amazing, the show is free entrance

pain of occupation · « **Reply #12 on:** November 22, 2012, 02:55:47 PM »

no, you DO mean to revive.
but im glad you did, so i'll let you away with it.

rumborak · « **Reply #13 on:** November 22, 2012, 05:17:26 PM »

I'm listening to Slow Demon right now, and this is good shit. It's good some people still hold up the banner of prog (even though they probably don't see themselves that way)

PixelDream · « **Reply #14 on:** December 02, 2012, 04:36:49 AM »

Went to see that free entrance thing which turned out to be a radio show, with them playing three songs. The radio show gave away tickets for their show tonight, and we've won them! Will post impressions later.

SoundscapeMN · « **Reply #15 on:** January 18, 2019, 10:52:42 AM »

super old bump.

Immigrance, the new studio album from Snarky Puppy is coming out on March 15th.

1st single (9 minutes, 32 seconds) "Xavi"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxbWlDyjP9s

pcs90 · « **Reply #16 on:** January 18, 2019, 11:02:06 AM »

I've been listening to that single for most of the past hour. So good!

goo-goo · « **Reply #17 on:** January 18, 2019, 02:16:47 PM »

Quote from: PixelDream on December 02, 2012, 04:36:49 AM

Went to see that free entrance thing which turned out to be a radio show, with them playing three songs. The radio show gave away tickets for their show tonight, and we've won them! Will post impressions later.

Still waiting for your impressions PixelDream

SoundscapeMN · « **Reply #18 on:** September 16, 2022, 07:43:14 PM »

bump.

new album "Empire Central" comes out on September 30th.

trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhBtwjbMUNQ

pcs90 · « **Reply #19 on:** September 16, 2022, 07:48:51 PM »

All 3 tracks that have been released from this album so far are fantastic. I cannot wait.

YngVai · « **Reply #20 on:** September 19, 2022, 11:10:15 AM »

Mad hyped for this one. It's really really cool to see the band's trajectory since this post. It's been wild to see that whole crew go from Dallas's best-kept secret to multiple Grammy-winning titans of their genre.

hefdaddy42 · « **Reply #21 on:** September 19, 2022, 01:39:52 PM »

Definitely looking forward to this one. Saw them live earlier this year. This is absolutely one of my favorite bands.

MrBoom_shack-a-lack · « **Reply #22 on:** September 19, 2022, 02:18:44 PM »

Top of the line musicians, would love to see them live one day.

SoundscapeMN · « **Reply #23 on:** September 30, 2022, 03:23:19 PM »

listening to Empire Central right now..

the 3rd track "Bet" = banger.

https://open.spotify.com/album/17sDfQwRab5dr2aVsgu1IA

pcs90 · « **Reply #24 on:** September 30, 2022, 03:39:29 PM »

Composition-wise every track is great. Some stand out above the rest sure, but I enjoy them all; in my opinion many of these tunes are going to be classics of theirs.

I find quite a few of the solos to be uninspiring, compared to previous albums and live show recordings. I'll give an example. The track Honiara on the album is one of my favorite compositions but the ending guitar solo just seems weak to me. Compare it to this live version from earlier in the year; that sax solo and buildup is magical. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B27XbLHquHk

Just seems to me that with so many nights worth of live recordings, some of the tunes probably had even better live versions that we will never get to hear...

Standout tracks for me (in terms of the entire picture; compositions and top class solos) are: Bet, Portal, Broken Arrow, Fuel City, Belmont and Pineapple.

Skeever · « **Reply #25 on:** September 30, 2022, 04:39:02 PM »

I listened to the first 6 tracks or so today. I really liked it. It's a lot of music to take in though, especially in one sitting, so I'm sure I'll have more developed thoughts later on once it sinks in better.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #26 on:** September 30, 2022, 04:52:52 PM »

Quote from: hefdaddy42 on September 19, 2022, 01:39:52 PM

Definitely looking forward to this one. Saw them live earlier this year. This is absolutely one of my favorite bands.

I need to see them live.

Harmony · « **Reply #27 on:** October 01, 2022, 03:42:26 PM »

Hey, my friend Michelle is opening for the Puppy starting tonight! Michael League is a genius. I love almost everything that comes out of his label, GroundUp Music. Top notch musicians and genuinely nice guys from everything I hear.

SoundscapeMN · « **Reply #28 on:** October 01, 2022, 08:07:12 PM »

They're coming back to First Avenue next March and having seen them once before, I am pretty tempted to go. Time/Money and risk may factor in, but i am leaning towards going.

Christian Nesmith even is a big fan and in awe of them per his post from last February

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"Lingus" by Snarky Puppy contains the greatest keyboard solo in the history of man.

News: Paralyzed official video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7m7l8iqGAk

Author Topic: Snarky Puppy (why has no one ever heard of them?) (Read 3599 times)