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This week, I’m bringing you the funkiest band in the world. They’re about to blow up, and they are more deserving of their coming fame than any other band out there today. By the end of 2016, they are on track to release ten albums in ten years. These guys are incredibly hard working musicians, and the quality of their music will also prove their talent. Being that you will soon be hearing about this band all over the internet and television as they gain popularity, it’s best you learn who they are now.
Snarky Puppy is a fusion band from Brooklyn, New York. That may be the most hipsterish sounding sentence ever written, but this music ain’t no home-brewed coffee house playlist. They have been described as one of the most advanced bands in modern music. They even won a grammy in 2014 for best R&B performance! Reviewers commend their blend of improv and groove, and listeners love their interestingly structured compositions that are equally pleasing for the ear as they are for the mind.
The band itself centers around the bassist and composer of the music, Michael League. League is an accomplished musician with his own record label, of which Snarky Puppy belongs. In addition, eight to ten other core members flesh out the horn and rhythm sections of the band. On top of that, about thirty to forty guest musicians come together to create the massive sound that defines Snarky Puppy’s innovative music. Instruments include brass, strings, electric guitars, keyboards, synthesizers, percussion, drum set, and vocals. Every song utilizes the depth of the group differently, creating a diverse listening experience within single albums.
A look at Snarky Puppy’s two most recent albums can best explain why they have gone from an underground jazz group to a heavy-weight, industry game-changer today. The analysis is simple: the albums are REALLY good. In 2014, We Like it Here blew its audience away with powerful horn hooks and truly modern soundscapes. Songs like “What About Me?” and “Tio Macaco” can satisfy sharp-eared music critics and casual lovers of great music alike. In 2015, Sylva proved Snarky Puppy’s unprecedented ability to surprise the music world with its adaptability. The album features the Metropole Orkest from the Netherlands, and the combination of a full orchestra with the jazz group allows for some truly mind-bogglingly amazing music.
Here’s the best news: Snarky Puppy released a brand new album TODAY. Buy Family Dinner Volume II and enjoy! As a palette wetter watch this performance of “What About Me?” from We Like it Here. I cannot speak more enthusiastically on behalf of this band. Please give them a listen; I know you will love their incredible talent.
That's impressive, ten albums in ten years. That's a lot of songs to write, compose, and record... But why the name Snarky Puppy? I'll give them a listen later!
ReplyDeleteEven without listening to any of the music yet, I enjoyed reading this post. Your informal writing style did well to engage readers. I'll have to seek out some Snarky Puppy, and hopefully they back up your excellent writing.
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