Only So Much Oil in the Ground - University of Surrey Big Band

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  • Опубліковано 13 вер 2024
  • The University of Surrey Big Band have far too much fun performing 'Only So Much Oil in the Ground', a funk track from the Tower of Power album, Urban Renewal!
    Links:
    UoS Big Band Website: www.uosbigband....
    UoS Big Band Bandcamp: uosbigband.ban...
    Ru Lemer's Facebook: / rukojo
    Musicarta's Facebook: / musicarta
    Musicarta's Twitter: / musicarta
    Credits:
    Video Production: Musicarta Media, www.musicarta.c...
    Video produced and edited by: Oliver Bowring
    Assistant Camera Operator: Joe-lee Coupe
    Audio produced and mixed by: Ru Lemer, www.lemer.co.uk/
    Audio recorded by: Matt Cooke
    Recording Assistants: Tom Burridge and Josh Leigh
    Musicians:
    Vocals - Emily Clarke
    Backing Vocals - Gabriel Swarbrick, Avinaash Ganeshalingam, Massimo Bottaro
    Saxophones - Zoe Robb, Dom Shaw, Stevie Creasy, Matthew Beimborn, Will Thornton
    Trombones - Tom Davies, Alice Batchelor, Joel Manning, Matthew Ludford-King
    Trumpets - Evan Cryer-Jenkins, Russell Mason, Oliver Bowring, Ben Gardiner, Nelson Falcó Cordes
    Drums - Callum Marinho
    Percussion - Katie May, Tom Addison
    Electric Piano - Olivia Zacharia
    Bass Guitar - Ben Lyons
    Electric Guitar - Alex McArthur
    Musical Director: Ru Lemer
    Recorded at IoSR Studios, University of Surrey. Musicarta Ltd, Oliver Bowring and Ru Lemer gratefully acknowledge the help given in the making of this audio recording by the Institute of Sound Recording at the University of Surrey, and by the students on its Tonmeister Course.
    Video Equipment:
    -1x Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
    -1x Panasonic Lumix GH4 [4K] with Metabones Canon EF to Micro Four Thirds Speed Booster 0.71x
    -2x Panasonic Lumix GH4 [4K] with Metabones Canon EF to Micro Four Thirds T Speed Booster XL 0.64x
    -Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM Lens
    -Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens for Canon
    -Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens
    -Canon EF 135mm f/2.0L USM Lens
    -Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Lens
    -Two Safari R1100 Carbon Fibre Tripod Systems
    -Manfrotto 055CXPRO4 Carbon Fibre 4-Section Tripod with Manfrotto XPRO Magnesium Ball Head with Top Lock Plate
    -Glidecam HD-4000, with Manfrotto 357 sliding quick release plate
    -2x AS Arri 1000w Dimmer Built-in Fresnel Tungsten Lights
    -2x AS Arri 650w Dimmer Built-in Fresnel Tungsten Lights
    -4x PhotoSEL LS21E52 Professional Softbox Studio Light

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  • @june1952
    @june1952 19 днів тому +1

    That snare tone is utterly butter. Groovy, nasty, funky. Love it

  • @paulbenedetti8869
    @paulbenedetti8869 Місяць тому +1

    Fabulous!

  • @ricroc1948
    @ricroc1948 5 років тому +17

    I love this performance! The rhythm guitar really drives it over the top. If you think this isn't funky you have no clue what FUNK is all about!

  • @jdeangelo02
    @jdeangelo02 3 роки тому +8

    The band is having so much fun ,That is the way it should be. Talented and right on the money. Been listening to TOP since the start in Oakland Cal. As a retired musician,I am loving this, Funk on..

  • @humankindmedia9741
    @humankindmedia9741 3 роки тому +10

    KILLING IT!!!! Love the addition of the harmony vocals. Lead singer crushing it! Everyone in the pocket. So good. Very happy to see people a third of my age finding out WHAT IS HIP! Well done, says this Tower of Power fan of 45 years.

  • @danielolson5378
    @danielolson5378 4 роки тому +26

    Makes me happy to see young guys doing a TOP classic!

  • @JWC-AirWalker
    @JWC-AirWalker 4 роки тому +5

    Wow ... TIGHT! Love the vocalist, and the addition of the a capella section in the middle.

  • @ozzieenkees
    @ozzieenkees 2 роки тому +5

    Nailing it. And there is so much going on, did anyone catch the green toy saxophone?

  • @veronicalane1458
    @veronicalane1458 Рік тому +1

    ❤❤ Bravo!! 🔥🔥💥💥🎼🎹🎤🪘🎷🎸🎺🚨💜💜💛💛🧡🧡✅🔈🔈🧨🎶🎵

  • @dustinrainbow
    @dustinrainbow Рік тому +4

    Awesome performance! Great job! from a huge Tower of Power follower.

  • @johnroberthanna1623
    @johnroberthanna1623 Рік тому +1

    so so so so so so so so so so GOOD..!!!

  • @bazgolin1036
    @bazgolin1036 Рік тому +1

    NAILED IT!🎺🎺🎷🎷🎷

  • @johnmizutani8324
    @johnmizutani8324 4 роки тому +12

    The lead vocalist sounds great. Drummer and bassist are locked in the groove. Turn up the trumpets in the mix.

  • @MrSnout5
    @MrSnout5 2 роки тому +3

    Wow, I'm impressed with this faithful cover. Considering the original Tower of Power version was released in 1974, the song's message has become exponentially more relevant now. The song was written based on an oil spill in San Francisco Bay, in 1971.

  • @markrowley58
    @markrowley58 2 роки тому +1

    Totally kick ass! Way to go!!!!

  • @jonathanrodgers4893
    @jonathanrodgers4893 2 роки тому +2

    That's a whole lotta joy there. Love it, especially the breakdown.

  • @nickwebb8197
    @nickwebb8197 Рік тому +1

    Sweet Jesus!!! That is one of the greatest funk covers I've ever heard. Think I prefer it to the original. It hits with more force, the vocals are miles ahead of TOP's, and the soloing fits so perfectly into the structure of the song you'd think it was a bunch of old pros playing.
    Bravo, y'all!

  • @DrummerDanVa
    @DrummerDanVa 4 роки тому +6

    Nice job! And you all had a lot of fun and energy performing.

  • @alisonlevin1314
    @alisonlevin1314 3 роки тому +2

    I grew up listening to TOP..... my dad is a musician, and you guys killed it. Enough said.

  • @nitram1491
    @nitram1491 3 роки тому +2

    That was very cool... NICELY DONE!!!

  • @makenabeach100
    @makenabeach100 Рік тому +1

    What a band!!! Fantastic stuff. Fun, talented group. Wow

  • @mabblers
    @mabblers 3 роки тому +2

    Weelllllll Done. Great job!!

  • @luisguerrero1767
    @luisguerrero1767 4 роки тому +4

    More bass guitar pleasee !!!

  • @wandersoncostaesilva751
    @wandersoncostaesilva751 3 роки тому +2

    Amazing!

  • @thejazzmonastery9541
    @thejazzmonastery9541 3 роки тому +2

    great job kids!

  • @wolfhlm
    @wolfhlm 2 роки тому +1

    fantastic progress of your BB. U groove!! Great moves!

  • @alexdrummer2175
    @alexdrummer2175 4 роки тому +4

    Bravo. Well done!

  • @CEREALK
    @CEREALK 3 роки тому +2

    Damn it they are good, they are funny, they are young......AAAAAUUUUH MAMMA!!!!

  • @E100Fires
    @E100Fires 4 роки тому +3

    Amazing job. Love it.

  • @kellydelay18
    @kellydelay18 7 місяців тому

    Holy crap!

  • @greyjay8744
    @greyjay8744 4 роки тому +2

    Outstanding!

  • @Skib7632
    @Skib7632 Рік тому +1

    Nice vocals! My man on drums was killing it and nice trumpet solo, just a few screamer notes please!

  • @GrooveSignature
    @GrooveSignature Рік тому

    Finally a band that sings the original third verse. Kudos

  • @eeeduardo
    @eeeduardo 5 років тому +4

    great voice and good cover!

  • @scribbler7549
    @scribbler7549 6 років тому +7

    I love this! I hope they record a CD so I can enjoy more of their work Beryl Henshaw

    • @lukephillips8034
      @lukephillips8034 6 років тому +4

      You can find this year's album on Bandcamp! www.uosbigband.co.uk/ or uosbigband.bandcamp.com/album/the-hornshank-redemption

  • @lgndnhswnmnd
    @lgndnhswnmnd 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for this post! Grateful for UA-cam!

  • @janekim2312
    @janekim2312 2 роки тому +6

    There is only so much oil in the ground
    Sooner or later there won't be much around
    Tell that to your kids while you driving 'round downtown
    That there's only so much oil in the ground
    We can't cut loose without that juice
    Can't cut loose without that juice
    If we keep on like we doing
    Things for sure will not be cool
    It's a fact we just ain't got sufficient fuel
    Cause there's only so much oil in the ground
    Sooner or later there won't be none around
    Alternate sources of power must be found
    Cause there's only so much oil in the ground
    Yes, there's only so much oil in the earth
    It's a fact of life - for what it's worth
    Something every little girl and boy should know from birth
    That there's only so much oil in the earth
    There's no excuse for our abuse
    No excuse for our abuse
    We just assume that what we use
    Will not exceed the oil supply
    But soon enough the world will watch the wells run dry.
    -
    There's no excuse for our abuse
    No excuse for our abuse
    We just assume that what we use
    Will not exceed the oil supply
    But soon enough the world will watch the wells run dry.
    Cause there's only so much oil in the ground
    Sooner or later there won't be none around
    You can tell that to your kids while you driving 'round downtown
    That there's only so much oil in the ground
    And there's only so much oil in the earth
    Sooner than you think there's gonna be a heavy duty dearth
    And there won't be too much time, for no merriment or mirth
    Cause there's only so much oil in the earth
    We can't cut loose without that juice
    Can't cut loose without that juice
    If we keep on like we doing
    Things for sure will not be cool
    It's a fact we just ain't got sufficient fuel

  • @karlalethlean6214
    @karlalethlean6214 4 роки тому +2

    Great sounding group!

    • @SomeBass4U
      @SomeBass4U 4 роки тому +1

      Can enjoy this OVER and OVER!!! (And DO!)
      Thanks for paying tribute to one of the greatest songs ever written by one of the greatest bands ever... And doing it with the LOVE it deserves!!!❤️

  • @robertmasi9955
    @robertmasi9955 3 роки тому +1

    aka "Mad Dad Great version of this TOP classic
    Emilio and "Doc"would be proud!

  • @carlbergevin8376
    @carlbergevin8376 Рік тому

    These kids love what they're doing!

  • @madiganmusique
    @madiganmusique 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for the little tear of happiness ;)

  • @basvansteen7177
    @basvansteen7177 9 місяців тому

    wow wow thats fantastic!!!! btw that drum sound....the best!!!

  • @pkabel66
    @pkabel66 3 роки тому +1

    NIce arrangement. Nice job by young people......and if they don't know, they can ask their professor.

  • @saxyric8992
    @saxyric8992 5 років тому +1

    That straight hi hat kills it for me!!!!!!!!

  • @MayorOfFunkytown42
    @MayorOfFunkytown42 9 місяців тому

    Outstanding performance Great arrangement.

  • @nonaplane
    @nonaplane 4 роки тому +1

    This is fucking tight!

  • @tobyhoward4979
    @tobyhoward4979 3 роки тому +1

    Beautuful!

  • @oscarivesowen
    @oscarivesowen 6 років тому +4

    Would recommend to a friend

  • @stphnlrr7821
    @stphnlrr7821 3 роки тому +2

    👏👏👏

  • @ricklarner9263
    @ricklarner9263 Рік тому

    GREAT JOB!!! VERY FUN!!

  • @larrybowler5236
    @larrybowler5236 2 роки тому

    incredible job by all! fun

  • @brainfyre
    @brainfyre 2 роки тому

    a faithful rendering, excellent job

  • @payapaya86
    @payapaya86 Рік тому

    カッコいい!!! 最高です✌

  • @robertbelanger6733
    @robertbelanger6733 10 місяців тому

    👍🏻🤘🏻🎤🎸🥁🎷🎺🎤

  • @jukkasuomela3349
    @jukkasuomela3349 Рік тому

    Very well done indeed.

  • @butacos1388
    @butacos1388 Рік тому

    Beautiful work!!!!! Hello from Japan!

  • @fabianvanderelst9643
    @fabianvanderelst9643 Рік тому

    This is awesome!

  • @DirtyOldBoston
    @DirtyOldBoston Рік тому

    There's still hope!

  • @rsteup
    @rsteup Рік тому

    Sensational!

  • @jonboyd3785
    @jonboyd3785 2 роки тому +1

    Nice job!

  • @QuantumOfSolace1
    @QuantumOfSolace1 Рік тому

    Damn - this is damn good!!

  • @user-fz6oe6hh8l
    @user-fz6oe6hh8l 3 роки тому +2

    かっこいい°˖✧◝(⁰▿⁰)◜✧˖°

  • @EgilFurre
    @EgilFurre 7 місяців тому

    Emilio Castillo and Stephen "Doc" Kupka wrote this song when they was at the same age as you.

  • @the-secrettutorials
    @the-secrettutorials Рік тому

    The guy with the helmet is my fevourite

  • @thevalkhoffmusiccollection1759
    @thevalkhoffmusiccollection1759 5 років тому +1

    Drummer nails it.

  • @stevewarner8880
    @stevewarner8880 11 місяців тому

    Sounds like Doc’s bari line was put in.

  • @user-on3bg3kt8q
    @user-on3bg3kt8q 3 роки тому

    GREATEST is here❣️
    I'm japanese .

  • @harmoniemunicipaledudelang9969
    @harmoniemunicipaledudelang9969 5 років тому +2

    Are those charts for sale anywhere ?

  • @LewisFieldhouse
    @LewisFieldhouse 6 років тому +2

    Where do you record these? Sounding great :)

    • @Rulemer
      @Rulemer 6 років тому

      Glad you enjoy! Institute of Sound Recording, University of Surrey

  • @atreyurenaud515
    @atreyurenaud515 5 років тому +24

    bass needs to be way more prominent

    • @Gman4MF
      @Gman4MF 4 роки тому +4

      typical example of mixed for the PA, not for recording...

  • @georgeabitbol6758
    @georgeabitbol6758 3 роки тому

    Paix à ton âme, Rocco Prestia.

  • @Longdongsilver53
    @Longdongsilver53 10 місяців тому

    Drummer needs to double his energy and his complexity to even come close to David Garibaldis playing. And more electric bass please

  • @Rulemer
    @Rulemer 6 років тому +1

    Bosh

  • @vladimirali4423
    @vladimirali4423 2 роки тому

    Wow, never knew John Lennon played the saxophone

  • @bankovicalexandre7221
    @bankovicalexandre7221 11 місяців тому

    is her voice an IA joke ?

  • @wastelpod
    @wastelpod 3 роки тому

    not as tight as top but nice.... nice vocals and sax

  • @Veranek
    @Veranek 5 років тому +3

    Good performance, but it's not FUNKY and SOULFUL.

    • @ebjazz
      @ebjazz 5 років тому

      Maybe that's what they're trying to be?

    • @ebjazz
      @ebjazz 5 років тому

      And..The vocal harmonies on the chorus are bomb dude.

    • @Veranek
      @Veranek 5 років тому +1

      @@ebjazz But they are not funky. Well performed, but not funky.

    • @ebjazz
      @ebjazz 5 років тому

      @@Veranek Neither was I when I was their age. Although I thought so and believed. As do they. Ain't many that age that are truly, funky. Snarky Puppy, for example, not funky.

    • @ebjazz
      @ebjazz 5 років тому +1

      I'll add this. When I was 23 and thought I was the funkiness, I asked a drummer who I was blessed to play with at a young age and is FUNKee, "What happens if you're playing funk when you're 50?" He replied "Eric, if you're 50 and playing funk, then you are FUNKY!" Looking back on my question today, I see how I assumed that funk was just for us young 'uns and all, and that of course was presumptuous. But this drummer didn't judge me like I was judging cats older than I. So while I learned something that day, I've learned a lot more later.

  • @richiep5715
    @richiep5715 5 років тому +2

    the arrangement was quite tight, apart from that it was a shabby bunch of hippies on the beach. You should be ashamed uploading something like that!!!!!!!

    • @kevincboyer
      @kevincboyer 5 років тому +7

      You should be ashamed of your rude comment. Maybe you should change the channel.

    • @elainericketts8820
      @elainericketts8820 5 років тому +3

      @@kevincboyer AGREED.......what a DICK.................I thought they..... S-M-O-K-E-D.........................

    • @21Danieltbs
      @21Danieltbs 3 роки тому

      They're young students who are still learning, not seasoned veterans for sure. But you didn't have a be a dick about it. Besides it wasn't all that bad.