Is Silk Sonic the BEST live band touring today?
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- Опубліковано 15 бер 2022
- The ICONIC duo of Silk Sonic with Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak are well-known for their SMOOTH, CONFIDENT, and ever-so CHARISMATIC live performances. In this episode, we listen to two versions of their single "Smokin Out The Window" to compare how much the live version of the song sounds SO DIFFERENT from the studio recording.
Our channel is all about reacting to the original artwork of some amazing musicians. You should check out the original pieces of music below to get the full picture of the greatness we are reacting to. You can find them here;
Silk Sonic - Smokin Out The Window (Studio Version)
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Silk Sonic - Smokin Out The Window (Live Version)
• Bruno Mars & Anderson ...
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I remember seeing an interview with Anderson and Bruno and they asked "You guys write such great songs, why do you release it every few months?" and their hilarious answer was "because writing good songs is hard"
That's such a mood 😂😂
@@MJAY-N7129 $%*^@?
People think that these are just pumped out of thin air because of many mid songs are released so frequently
@@goldennebula5013Bruno said the same thing about 24K Magic. They asked him why there aren't more songs on it. He was like "that all I had in me." He gave it all he had, we doesn't always end up with a 30 song double album.
Like you said, people are used to 20 song albums with 3 hot songs. The last two Bruno albums are front to back no skips.
In addition to all of Silk Sonic's musical greatness, I think Silk Sonic is one of the best band names in . . . decades. Perfect.
You can thank Bootsie Collins for naming them 🤩🎩
I thought it might have been Anderson .Paak paying attention to every detail! There's just so much thought put into their music and videos - an absolute joy to watch and listen 🎶
@@cooldebt .
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@@DonSuave he is a literal cheat code🥵
I went to the silk sonic show in Vegas during opening weekend and I can confidently say that it’s the best show I’ve ever seen!! Every song they did had a different arrangement and it was just so much fun
Yeah bruno just has the ability to produce music that can be performed live perfectly. You don't get that in most pop songs now
Drop the set list
April 2nd!!!!
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Going May 4th - can't wait! Saw Bruno in 2018 and it was absolutely the best! This is gonna be such a fun concert!
The combination of Anderson and Bruno’s energy is just too much charisma for one room. I would pay large sums of money to see these guys live
Vegas. Do it, completely worth it.
@@goose6023 I live on the other side of the world :(
Saw Anderson Paak perform at 2016 Parklife and IT WAS AMAZING - his energy and performance quality is UNMATCHED
@@goose6023 I wish I lived near Vegas or had the money to travel there plus see Silk Sonic. I hope they do a tour one day
My wife is a fan of Brian Mars. I was thinking of bday ideas for her, thought I should see when he’s performing next. (We live in Vegas). and I came across Silk Sonic. I wasn’t familiar with this band and after listening , I love it! We have seats next month.
Silk Sonic is simply perfecion. Their name, their vocals, their music genre, their aesthetic, their stage presence, their songs, everything.
Adam’s ear is so tuned in, it’s crazy. That, plus his knowledge of theory really sets him apart from a lot of other musicians.
MORE PLAYING. I need you guys to jam more, riff, show off. I just like hearing such good musicians in the between takes moments fiddling with their instruments.
As a professional singer myself, I've worked with Pink Floyd, the Rolling Stones, Nile Rodgers and Rod Stewart to name a few. It's very satisfying to hear you guys break down Bruno and Anderson's great work. Bootsy definitely hit this one out of the park. As someone who grow up on 70s music I'm so hopeful the success of Silk Sonic will encourage more quality music from young artists and bands. We need music back in schools! Well done guys!
May I ask in what context did you work with Pink Floyd? (huge fan over here)
Do not miss a Bruno Mars concert. It is truly one of the best concerts i have ever attended. Amazing entertainer.
The drummer Homer Steinweiss is such a beast. From Sharon Jones to Amy Winehouse to this.
The dap-kings are just something else 😮💨
@@tomvicary3364 For sure. They are (or were?) the tightest band out there.
Absolutely!! I’m pretty sure that this track is the only one on the album where someone else is playing the drums 😃 So it’s a relief that if outside talent was going to come in, it was going to be such badass musicians like Homer and Thundercat for bass and bg vocals on After Last Night.
This is the only one with him on the drums, too. The rest of the songs have Anderson .Paak on the drums!
@@purrspctiv you’re right. Also track 4 was Bruno on the drums otherwise they’re all Anderson aka the greatest drummer alive
Adam Neely reacting to Silk Sonic on this channel is what I’ve been waiting for!
I saw them live in Vegas and it was mind blowing. Really touched my soul. I felt very present and it was prob one of the best nights of my life (for sure best musical experience).
Yes
Same!!!
Did they play some of Bruno and Anderson´s solo stuff too?
@@giovanni21mas yes they do
Same!! The phone ban was genius. I cried the whole time with gratitude, presence, and awe my soul was so reached.
What happens for me with every Silk Sonic song is that feeling of being wrapped in a warm, cozy blanket. Since I grew up during the 70's even though there are the modern elements mentioned, for me the sound is so very familiar and essentially the musical equivalent of comfort food - comfort food done really well. I can't wait to see what the next album is.
Silk Sonic is what the music industry needed right now. It brought us back to bridging the gap by making it musically technical enough for musicians, but still understandable for non musicians.
If u like ss check out the free nationals paak preforms with them also
Cheers for answering the question guys, and sorry for the confusing name haha! Love this episode, hopefully Silk Sonic do more projects in the future, or even expand on their latest single!
Silk Sonic is so intelligent and so camp and so thick. They are endlessly rewarding to watch or listen to.
The lyrics are somewhere between “Fly me to the Moon” and “September”.
I just got home from seeing Silk Sonic tonight. Was just a great fun energetic concert. The playing was absolutely on point and just an amazing show.
I saw them live in Vegas last week and they over-delivered.
OMG my question appearing on a PMR episode?!?!?! I can't believe it!!!! Thanks, guys, for addressing it!!!!
This has been one of the best PMR episodes, so far. I particularly loved the moments where everybody showed excitement going to musical-nerdy land, which luckily happened a lot here!
As a musician myself, this was glorious to watch. What a solid bunch of dudes you all are! Was a blessing to find you all. 🙏
"Everything serves the vibe" Couldn't agree more.
What a masterclass of a band... Even visually, they rock, I'm in awe
OUTSTANDING musicianship on full display with Anderson & Bruno! The sound chemistry between them & their band is unbelievable in the midst of today's digitized music industry. They have shined a musical light in a time where many of us professional musicians who have not reached a certain plateau/level feel obsolete.
Thank You all for doing an in-depth musical analysis of these two highly-gifted musical phenoms.
Jahleel Eli
Silk Sonic is on another level. Bruno is the greatest performer today period. He is a complete artist performer vocalist writer.
Great episode boys!!! And you are correct… they are one of the best shows and live bands out there today. We went to the opening night show of their Park MGM shows in Feb and they didn’t miss a beat. Bruno and Andy were tight and compliment each other’s vocal timbre perfectly. The band was lit but I was completely taken by Mateus Asato on guitar. Dude was incredible!
Man... I was there that night too. You're right, hearing Mateus rip over Pure Imagination was sealed the deal. A perfectly crafted show!
I was at the concert last Wednesday, and let’s just say……they managed to exceed my expectation. Phenomenal show! Bucket list ish.
Listening to someone speak about what they love with such passion will always be desired content. Can't get enough of this.
Check out Silk Sonic's cover of Con Funk Shun's 1982 r & b hit 'Love's Train'. Maybe you can do a comparison of the original. I like Silk Sonic's version due to the use of horns and drums.
Nice suggestion
Hear me out... In terms of recording and songwriting philosophy, Silk Sonic is the modern descendent of Steely Dan.
You are a comedian, I like Silk Sonic,however they are nowhere near no steely dan, they can't write like no steely dan and the musicianship is polished however I don't hear nothing remotely as versatile as steely dan
@@mrmaxxx94 I'm wondering if given time, they might be though. If you look at Bruno's songs over time, there is some range. But also, we were used to having interesting music like Steely Dan on the radio back then but Silk Sonic has to meet the audience where they are and gradually bring them up from mumble rap and autotune to an appreciation of all the musicianship Silk Sonic could potentially unleash, so tunes are around 3 minutes with a creative music video (and humour!) to keep the attention of an audience that grew up on 6 second Vines and now has TikTok shorts. Steely Dan was pretty much pre music video so we possibly had a longer listening attention span back then.
@@cooldebt big fan of Bruno Mars and I respect Anderson Paak, however on there best day they ain't seeing no steely dan,you couldn't even describe steely dan musically and sho nuff not lyrically, Silk Sonic is cool on the early 70s vocal group tip,though it's not touching a top tier or a second tier vocal
Stop
I'm loving these vids with Adam. He's so elegantly articulate about the theory and production. And Jack does a great job of managing the group with questions since they all have such high musical intelligence and each could go on indefinitely about any point in the song.
Sometimes I wish he’d let them go on a little longer but I understand how these conversations can just go for hours.
You guys should see Silk Sonic concert in vegas you’re gonna love it
best concert i've ever been too. The only concert i can say is more an experience than just a concert
Loved this discussion guys! Btw to answer one of the questions, Bruno and Anderson spoke about how they wanted to write their songs in the Apple Music interview with Ebro. They said that they were afraid they couldn't do live shows (because pandemic), so they wanted their album to feel like a live show that no one else could follow. I'm sure I'm missing some details but the interview is on YT!
Would love to hear/see you guys discuss some deeper cuts from their album. This is such great content for any music enthusiast! All the best to you guys and thank you for sharing your perspectives and knowledge.
Again!!! More!! I feel like a kid wanting more s'mores. Can't get enough of Silk Sonic or your reactions to it, as musicians. This is just yummy music. Can't wait for Bruno Mars musical film with Disney to happen. Will it be Silk Sonic?!
Mind blown at the intricate construction of the tracks, the talent and tight playing. Your de-constructions again makes for a higher appreciation of the art. Thanks again.
Please go see their residency in Vegas is the BEST concert I’ve ever seen 👏🏽🤩
That Nilsson sings Newman shoutout made my year. Incredible stuff.
I saw your comment before that part of the video and I knew it would be Ryan’s pick.
Yup. They really are the best live band out there now, Class Act all day, with seriously good musicians.
Ok guys THANKS for talking about Silk Sonic (LOVE them) and discussing the difference between the studio and live versions of Smokin' Out the Window! Brilliant! And as always as a budding musician I learn so much so again - thanks and keep up the good work!
Nothing is better than listening to talented people nerding over what they are passionate about
the CEO of Patreon reacts to music too? My life has come full circle
He’s a musician first and foremost, Patreon was born to support artists like him/his band. Very cool guy
I'm here just after your SilkSonic 777 Grammys performance reaction lol
@@ShermanKyle a “musician” and “harmony nerd” that can’t handle jazz before noon
@@brianbjur4796 what is jazz before noon?
@@ShermanKyle 1. Go to UA-cam 2. Watch this video, with sound. 3. ??? 4. Know what I’m talking about.
This is my favorite kind of content. Just crazy talented people geeking out about other crazy talented people together.
THE CHILLS on that live performance. PLEASE do more Recorded vs Live versions ❤️
One interesting thing I read is a fascinating branding move. Because Bruno is a bigger mainstream star and known more as a vocalist, they have “rules” in place to make sure it’s perceived as a band and the two of them are equals. For instance, apparently there is an agreement that Anderson is only playing an instrument if Bruno is playing one in the same setup. In the video for Leave the Door Open, Bruno is behind a keyboard. In Skate, Bruno is on bongos. It’s brilliant. In live shows, they go for the old school vocal group approach. Otherwise, you run the risk of people who don’t know Anderson thinking they are just Bruno’s new backing band. That perceived equality comes through in the music. Love the video, BTW. Can’t wait to watch more.
People tend not to think about R&B being a band, even when it’s a band. For every era of rock, there’s a black band on the charts killing everyone that nobody includes in the discussion.
Think Isleys in the 60s, Funkadelic or EWF in the 70s, Mint Condition or the Time (or the Revolution or NPG) in the 80s, and so on…
Yeah, these cats are a band and they’re dope
Thank you for mentioning this.
Who in the heck ever said that????
Totally. at the same time Led Zeppelin was doing stairway to heaven Funkadelic was doing “can you get to that” which I think is awesome. I tend to think of the 70s in terms of rock music but R&B, folk, and pop was also undeniable killing
Not to mention Living Colour, Fishbone, Bad Brains.... it applies even in genres that people typically think of as full of white folks.
@@titussardonicus338 that’s what my other band sounds like. my solo stuff is purely R&B, but I also play lead vocals in a loud rock band (I’m not the leader, I’m the singer)
I’ve been telling my wife about this for a decade. Bruno Mars is the best live performer right now. Pure raw talent. Nobody can match him.
Saw Bruno last night in Boston. He was doing just his stuff and it was astonishingly good.
I could have watched hours of this episode. Thanks guys
I’m so glad I found this channel!! Absolutely love these discussions. It’s so nice to see musicians talk so passionately about other music. I’ll be Going down the wormhole for days.
bruno and andy on interviews have said they made the whole album not anticipating a live performance of it. They were actually intimidated and had to figure it out leading up to the las vegas performances
Just responding to them saying the lyrics of "Leave the Door Open" aren't as significant. You get Bruno and the singers harmonizing "sip sip-- drip drip" then "smooth like a newborn". Then the Pac-Man sings "what you smoke I got that haze and if you hungry girl I got Fillets". Smooth and hilarious, they're lyrics are great across the board.
I still want to believe that he's saying "if you hungry girl, I got the Lay's"
@@shields765 that’s always what I’ve thought it was hahaaaa
34:00 leave room for the blind guy. Great description of a high level concept.
C’mon, guys! Homer Steinweiss is from the legendary Dap Kings! He played on Amy Winehouse’s Back to Black album…
Silk sonic are fantastic..Bruno
and Anderson 2 immensely charismatic talented guys who seem very laid back and having fun .Fantastic to see the 70,s r n b /soul sound .It brings back great memories of a simpler life and fun times with friends ...
Guys, thank u so much. Was waiting for this😍You should check out "Fly as me" live from soultrain. You would love that I think. Actually you would also love "Blast off" one of the songs on the album. Ending of blast off makes me cry every time
Saw them live Saturday. Can confirm best in the biz
The hard work creating Silk Sonic music deserves recognition/awards. Sometimes we listen to how good the song sounds without realizing the amount of work that is involved. Thank you for the breakdown reaction. Go Silk Sonic!
Silk Sonic is a blessing. Thank you for introducing real bands to new generations.
Silk Sonic is following the Tradition of old school groups with very talented musicians that were jelled 2gethet, locked down tight & right.
OH FO SURE! IT'S CRAZY HOW GOOD THEY ARE LIVE, just saw a cam clip of they playing after last night live and they bright SO MUCH LIVE
Finally! Been waiting on another episode from you on silk sonics album for ages
Excellent presentation, carefree and inciteful.
The intro of the recorded version is so eerily reminiscent of Leroy Hutson’s “All Because of You,” as well as the use of strings and the almost lopsided triplet drum fills.
Exactly
The Chuck E. Cheese chord happens in a subtle way in the original, too (or something equally unusual; not sure exactly) -- you can hear it in some of the background at 6:12.
I would love to see an episode just discussing Louis Coles production choices in drums, or synth bass or arranging... or basically just anything with LC.
Featuring Louis Cole!
Everything Jacob said and played made me want to hear more from him.
This channel is probably putting out some of the best videos on youtube today. These videos are informative, entertaining and just so fucking interesting to watch. You have great musicians reacting to great musicianship, and I think it's amazing to see how these insanely good artists from the past and present just appreciate music and whoever makes it. Brilliant.
Love listening to all of you discussing music. I am not a musician but my grandchildren are.
Saw Silk Sonic, music was unbelievable.
Please react to "Put on a smile" and "After last night", best tracks on the album!
For those wondering, Smokin out the Window is the only song on An Evening with Silk Sonic that Anderson.Paak doesn't drum on. Homer Steinweiss has worked with Bruno before and has done A LOT of session work, most people would recognise his stuff most from being the Dap Kings founding drummer (speaking of 70s revivalists) and the drummer on Amy Whinehouse/Mark Robson's Back to Black album. So yeah, that vibe man
that ending song got me smiling like an idiot for a couple minutes now, i love this channel. and i might as well make another request for a l'imperatrice reaction while im here :D
Any live performance Bruno does is amazing.
My favorite part of this collaboration is how it pulls you in. I love the diversity of each song on the album. So many artists have songs that are very similar to other songs they have made. Especially on the same album. The depth of their music shows their incredible talent and the respect they have for the art of making music. There is another guitar player on the opening of the 2022 Grammys. You can really hear it during the song 777. That was the player who was right for that song at that time. I love them.
For me…..This one of best collaborations ever, if not the best!! The writing, arranging, performing, musicianship, choreography, dancing, Energy…….Shall I continue!!! And kudos to Bruno Mars for letting the wonderfully talented Anderson Paak shine!!!!
OMG. This is the analysis I didn't know I needed. Please more!
Silk Sonic… not just for the youngins, but for this mid-America-middle age mama!
And them young folks that listen to old grandpa music like me!
This is the best music show in youtube. You guys are amazing!
I freaking LOVED this episode ! There was everything in it ! Great guests, clever insights, funny moments, awesome music and artists, deep analysis but also just vibing about what you are all passionnate about ! In a longer format than before too ! So thank you again, and please keep on giving us those gems !
Every last member in Silk Sonic is dope!
thank you for the enthusiasm.. loved it
God this is so good. Just discovered this channel, thank you guys.
I know absolutely know nothing about notes but watching you guys is so satisfying and amazing. Thanks.
these videos are so great, thank you guys.
Ohhh I've been waiting for this!!
What a cool cast! Great episode guys!
Went to Silk Sonic's show about 6 times. They were so amazing & made the show so much fun! Miss them!
Man! I really enjoyed hearing you guys break down this song! Great job!
Thanks for the great content folks.
there is soooo much valuable information in this video! thank you!
I know this isn’t Professional Engineers React, but in this ep it would have been sweet to hear a bit about mixing. Live vs studio or how the board op could participate or support that live sound. Does that make any sense?
Hope they read this comment!
Thanks for the educational segment 🤩🤙🏼
Such a valuable channel! Absolutely brilliant!
Great Channel. We were looking for something like this. Thank you very much guys. Keep the great conversations. All the best. Peace
Awesome on point breakdown guys....thank you :)
Great video! Love the way you all hit professional talking about Silk Sonic💯
You can tell how big of a fan Jacob is. He knows the names, he knows what they're called, he knows a lot about Bruno and the hooligans.
What a great video guys, you make my day every time, ear you guys is like a music talk satisfaction for things i can't talk with no one. A big hug from a music teacher at Chile.
I love listening to people who are incredibly passionate about their craft. There is a lot in this conversation where the topics fly over my head but I have learnt so much listening to you guys analyse it. Thank you guys so much for sharing!
Great video guys I look forward to the next. :D
I love the way you guys break down music. I played sax in high school and college so I have a pretty good working knowledge of music but I always learn something new from your videos!