Cory Wong // "Stevie Wonder Medley" (feat. The Hornheads)
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- Опубліковано 11 вер 2024
- RECORDINGS AND ARRANGEMENTS → woooong.com/she...
Cory and The Wongnotes was recorded August 2020 in a 'tested bubble'.
We did not go into this week planning to record this song...but i told michael nelson to have the charts ready to go just in case...before we were about to tape the 'Cool/Uncool' bit..the video team showed me the paddles which where pink and blue...i said it had too many other connotations associated for me to be comfortable using them to notate 'cool or uncool'...so as they went to find red and green paint...and paint the paddles...we decided to pull this joint out. a classic Hornheads arrangement...which is typically a 5pc horn section (hence Eddie playing role of hype man). Of course we had to get the band in on the end...tempo change was weird on the first couple of takes, so Eddie suggested we come in on the 'da da da' hits instead of the top of the line...it was a great idea, so we did it. Kenni came out SWINGING.
BAND
Kenni Holmen - tenor sax/flute
Michael Nelson - trombone/horn arranger
Sam Greenfield - bari sax/bass clarinet
Steve Strand - trumpet
Jon Lampley - trumpet
Eddie Barbash - hype man
Cory Wong - guitar/bass/vox
Sonny Thompson - bass/guitar/vox
Kevin Gastonguay - keys
Nêgah Santos - percussion
Petar Janjic - drums
MUSIC
Produced by Cory Wong
Mixed by John Fields
Engineered by Jake Hartsfield and Caleb Fisher
Mastered by Will Quinnell
VIDEO
Executive Producer - Cory Wong
Camera - Jake Hartsfield (shot on iPhone w gimbal)
The alto sax is just there for emotional support. We couln't have done it without him.
Yeah his sheets just read “8 bars of amazement (mezzo forte) followed by another 8 bars of hype (fortissimo)
The guy is just having the time of his life and honestly, so would I
As an Alto, it was painful to see him excluded 🥲 everyone LOVES the tenor 🙄😅 at least he got the special effect at the end 🤷🏻♂️
No he's there to complete all the facial hair styles for the sax row
Eddie barbash, EDDIE BUZZSAW ON THE ALTO SAX
Hornheads are love. Hornheads are life.
thanks for introducing me to these madlads
..damn skippy.🎺🎶🎷💝
Father did not understand :(
Go listen to fat lip on trombone they horn heads were instrumental in me wanting to be a musician . No pun intended. I actually have tried to play this solo the altissimo kicked my ass. To make it all worse that was over a decade ago when j was once considered a decent player. Then dad life hit and I hadn't picked up a horn in over a decade. Just purchased a cheap Chinese tenor and Java mpc ready to get my chopps back under me
why you got two first names
Back in 2011 as a senior in High School I reached out to the Hornheads to inquire about where I could purchase the sheet music to this medley so I could perform it at our talent show. Instead of linking me to their or their publisher's store, or where I could find it in print, they almost immediately sent me the full arrangement free of charge! If I remember correctly, it was Kenni who sent it out, too! Thank you so much for bringing back some wonderful memories, and thank you so much for this series! Quickly becoming one of my favorite series of all time, keep up the amazing work, Cory+Hornheads!
Update: I still have it, and it was actually sent to me by Michael Nelson. To those asking for the arrangement I gave my word I wouldn't distribute it without permission, and I intend to keep it. :)
This is so sick
Do you still have a copy?
could you send it to me please? avel.mandap@gmail.com
If you still have it, I would love a copy as well. Terrific! RBHorn1@gmail.com
In my college, this would definitely be like a combine performance for students taking brass instruments for their final recital. I wish I had a copy
- So what's the highest pitch you can get on that sax?
- Kenni Holmen : Yes, exactly.
Got to chat with them many years ago. Steve (trumpet player with the headbands) and Kenni would have high note competitions. Kenni always won
I want to see a battle between Kenni and Arturo Sandoval. I think Kenni could easily hold his own, and the fact that I just said that blows my damn mind!
@@nathanstoerzinger728 That's awesome! I guess it takes a leather cap, stronger than a heandband ;)
I’m lucky and have him as my saxophone teacher. So I have heard them in person as well.
Stevie Wonder is going to be psyched when he sees this
whoa
W O W
See what ya did there
@@MostLikelyMortal stevie didnt
I'd imagine he would be surprised if he saw this.
Can't remember when a Sax solo had such an emotional impact on me.
I know right? This easily landed in my top 10 musical moments, EASY
im with you guys on this
Cory's reactions in the background would make him a valuable band member even if he couldn't play anything.
Don't forget Eddie
I thought I heard a “HE CHANGED IT” in there somewhere, and Kenni definitely did not disappoint with it.
The transcription for this probably emits light from the fire it creates
find out for yourself if you dare! woooong.com/sheetmusic
isn't this lovely
isn't this wonderful
isn’t this precious
Made me chuckle
I'm gonna say this now. Nothing makes me happier than Cory shouting "GET 'EM KENNI!" at 1:46
I’m enjoying how into this Freddie Mercury is.
Eddie Barcury? This comment aged well 😂
What the fuck!!!!? ridiculously stupid levels of talent in that room loved every bit
Kenni is a national treasure that needs to be protected at all costs.
Got to show this to my kids in Middle School Band as an example for Sax solos and you should have seen their faces. They were in awe.
Kenni Holmen is gonna get a life sentence for how killing his solo was
I almost forgot to watch this today
THAT'S IT
THAT'S THE BEST THING ANYONE WILL EVER HEAR FOR THE REST OF TIME
NO MORE NEW MUSIC AFTER THAT
PACK IT UP WE'RE DONE
Every brass player watching this is nodding in approval.
Or just shaking their heads - being absolutely perplexed about what the just witnessed
The impressive part isn't hitting the notes at 1:41, it's hitting all of them with perfect pitch, tone and timing. Doesn't just sound like someone trying to hit a really high note, he just does it.
Kenni is such a beast he couldn't be contained to one episode
Bussin song, I don't know how it isn't more popular than it already is
My favorite from the new album. Woulda killed for an 'As' tribute
Somewhere, stevie is smiling
@@aMolleTargate Yeah, but I don't know where he is
@@aMolleTargate More likely heard than seen - but hard to say. I imagine he's a pretty jovial guy so smiling is probably his natural sort of look
@@aMolleTargate lmao hilarious exchange here
@@zachmatthews9857 "more likely heard than seen" 😂😂😂
2:08 Is the perfect edit. Exactly how I felt when the sound just washed over me.
This is a godly mixing and mastering job. holy.
Super clean
This is the best arrangement that’s ever existed.
Two words: "Day. Um."
Yeah man, umphrey's in the daytime is my favorite
I would have loved to hear them play the entirety of “Sir Duke” as teased at the end.
SAME
YES!
Always leave em wanting more lmfao
YEEEEESSS! I have known The Hornheads many years and even had to import all their albums to enjoy their amazing talents. Since that day I recommended them to every musician I came across and all of them were blown away by the unbelievable playing of The Hornheads. I hope that there will be a video about the trombone player Michael Nelson as his playing is also out of this world. Check out "Fat Lip" for example!
yesssss
I can add my recommendation for "Fat Lip" the song, and the entire album. All the horns get their chance to shine, and they're all amazing. Michael's 'bone playing on "Fat Lip" is incredible.
0:54 vulf licc, also the response in the call.
💥
Well hello
Your weekly reminder that Kenni Holmen is a national treasure.
I've listened to this probably 20 times minimum today, no regrets, I never get tired of this.
Holy freakin' saxophone, Batman! :o
Absolutely insane on all accounts, nobody plays quite like the Hornheads!
The best and most comprehensive Stevie Wonder medley to ever exist.
I think Kenni must have borrowed Lenny Pickett's tenor. It's a custom build with a couple of extra octaves bolted on.
That sax's reactions made this 100% better, especially on that 5 part harmony. Best Hypeman Ever
Kenni brought a tear to my eye! Smokiiiiin!!
This touched a musical nerved that had never been previously touched. A literal before and after in my life.
Everytime I have a bad day, or stressed out and disappointed specially with what's going on in our country, I go to this video. This never fails to give me a smile everytime. 😊
Waking up to some beautiful music once again. Gets me through my hard days. Every time it plays through on my playlist it reminds me about my love for music once again.
1:38 I thought that the higher notes were reserved for Maynard Ferguson or Arturo Sandoval...
that highest note on that sax has made my day a few times and will for a lot more times
makes me tear up in joy every time
HOLY MOTHER of GOD your Horn Arrangments are Freaking Min Blowing Man If I closed my eyes I could Sworn it was TOWER of POWER HoRN SECTION even This tenor Outrageous Killer Closing my Eyes Steve Marcus Pat Labarbera or Maceo Parker just killer
Almost a month since i heard this. Still got it on Repeat!!!!. Thank you Cory! Thank You HornHeads!
What a nice closure to the album ahh
So funny to hear Cory’s reaction on that insanely high note
I always like to imagine that Eddie is actually supposed to be playing but is just too caught up in Kenni
Kenni is unreal man! Sublime musics for the ages.
Slap Sax solo
Just saw this:
Eddie Barbash - hype man
Hahaha, love it.
Thank you guys for sharing this stunning Performance with the rest of world, Kenni is my personal GOAT, I just love it!
Eddie Buzzsaw watching Kenni is just purely sweet
great so very good🎉🎉🎉smiling here
And to see this live last night in San Fransisco!Blew my mind, musicians of the Gods right here. 🔥
Find you someone that looks at you like Eddie Barbash looks at Kenni Holmen.
I like the alto sax parts :D
Eu amo essa troca de música no 2:18
What the actual fk was that sax solo omg 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
The guys reaction sitting next to him priceless 🤣
This is one of my favourite things of all time.
I love the universal stank faces when Kenni's doing his slap tongue magic, lol.
1:46 When you stop playing your trumpet part to give Kenni the "fuck off" wave.
just saw yall's show in denver, keep blowing the doors off of every stop on your tour! one of my favorite musical events ever :)
Murderous man on tenor sax!!!
Completely divine.
"Eddie Barbash - a̶l̶t̶o̶ ̶s̶a̶x̶ hype man"
daaaaaaaammmnn
Sweet jesus this is beautiful
Absolutely SICK!!!!! Dude you have one of the best groups (in all categories) out right now. Do not change a thing!! Also get on your knees and thank god for each and everyone of them.
This is one of those you just keep coming back to. Been here at least a dozen times so far, see y'all in the next dozen.
My goodness,...it does NOT get any better than that. The second sax there, the mustachioed,..the only one not blowing,...he look like he must know he got the best job, also a little in awe...can hear why.👍👍🎷💞💖
The Alto Sax sounds like he’s on a fishing trip and Kenny’s about to catch a big one “GET EM KENNY, GET EM KENNY”
ABSOLUTELY STUNNING WOW
I love when musicians look sleepy. That's how you know they're really about to kill it
Sax plays highest note ever. Trumpet player raises hands in praise. This is when you know you've nailed a high note LOL
Watching this while having a big smile on my face.
Yes!! Thank you all for existing!!!!!
My goodness me I'm blown away 🔥💯😱
Why is this only 2:45? I'm not saying this as like, ohh I love it so cute didn't want it to end ... I love it and it legitimately annoys me that they don't go into Sir Duke as a full ensemble.
Somebody needs to cool off those horns with a swampy 2min bass riff, minimum. Goodness....
This could easily be a thirty minute masterpiece. Flesh out Sir Duke, get a little Boogie on Reggae Woman, Higher Ground, a dash of Uptight.... Sprinkle on Superstition and you just might have the greatest thing anyone will ever hear (short of Stevie's original, of course.)
2:15 thanks for the new meme format
My face was just melted and my soul set ablaze
The first saxphone is sound like guitar... It's so incredible.
Art is the closest I get to getting back to that feeling I'd get rent free at 8 years old playing in a field with a buddy on a summer day
At 1.40 seconds, you can hear Cory whoop! This song is so awesome!
Eddie's reactions though
i just presented this arrangement to my school jazz ensemble on monday. great timing
Dooope! Thanks for putting this up Cory! I was already worried this amazing piece of hot horn arrangement wouldn't be posted on UA-cam! Thanks so much!
Brilliant arrangement Mike Nelson...👍
Eddie Barbash the hype man made this vid even greater, but honestly what's he doing there?
Transcending into a higher being, what else.
He is a part of the band! Not everyone plays all the time. Believe me coming from aux percussion/vibes player
Michael B Nelson (bone) penned this arrangement years ago for 5 horns. T1, T2, Tenor, Bari, and Bone. Eddie comported himself like a true pro as well as a fan of his band members. Re-writing the chart for 6 horns (w/o simply doubling) in any meaningful way? Big task.
So generous and selfless of Cory and the rest to feature these superb musicians.
@@RW-ob4en Oh, I thought this arrangement is particularly made for this vid and that makes perfect sense. Thank you for filling that.
To add some disclaimer; Whether there is a certain reason for him not to blow sax in that tune or not, it's very joyful for me to watch people having fun with nice music like that. Just like Shaun Martin during Cory Henry's solo of Lingus, for example.
I've heard the coaching staff of UFC corners motivate their fighter with less violence and enthusiasm than Cory Wong celebrates soloists.
Absolutely ridiculous!
For sure left me wanting more.
Just “wow” 😭😭😭
damn now i want these guys to make a cover of sir duke so bad
Oh, they are the brass section for Cory & Dirty Loops! Please to meet you guys ;-)
I do not regret watching this, I only regret waiting to watch this.
I’ve watched this a bunch. that Sax solo is just so good
Oh man Cory we need way more of this
Scorching hot!
You can hear Cory screaming in the background.