Woody Goss is Vulfpeck's Paul Desmond and Joe Dart is Joe Morello. If you can come up with a song, Joe can play it. Jack Stratton is the band's more wacky Dave Brubeck.
Correction, Dean Town was written by Woody Goss, but I guess Joe was the one who transcribed it to bass. The lines are original of Woody. Great video analysis, I really like your take on everything, except the Joe Dart part. I get it he is out of this world, and really deserves to be in his own spot, as a Vulfpeck fan, I know well of that. But we mystify him so much, and deify him to a point where he is more than Vulfpeck. Maybe it's just your opinion, but I'm not a fan of Joe being placed higher than Jack, Woody, or Theo. Vulfpeck is all 4, it's not just Joe, it's not just Jack, not just Woody, and not just Theo. When they take the spotlight, the music sounds different, but all in all, they are Vulfpeck.
Joe doesn't write alot right? Dean town was Woody's work, he sent a midi to Joe the day before or something like that. Joe said in an interview that he is mostly a session musician and Jack writes the most of it. That they go into the studio knowing nothing but maybe a voice memo from Jack. Then they do 2-3 takes and that's it.
dont underrate him too much, a studio musician of joe’s quality is extremely hard to come by. joe might not be a composing genius like woody, but the craftsmanship that goes into his feel and improvisation needs to be recognized.
My dad used to be good friends with Mike viola. I’m a huge fan of vulfpeck. I remember him telling me a story about working with them! Fascinating stuff
This is absolutely an amazing and Brilliant video essay sir has to be one of the absolute best on the internet and I just happened to love vulfpeck so much
It would great to have a similar video on Steely Dan. Vulf and Steely Dan are my favorite bands and I think there is a lot of overlap between the audiences.
@@wolframe5050 thanks so much for checking out the vid! yeah, i'd love to make a Steely Dan vid in the future, could maybe do one on one of their albums...
After years of research I finally figured out that vulf are awesome simply because they are a gift from the old gods to bring joy to a long forgotten world of men
The more people acknowledge Vulfpeck - the better! You pretty much nailed all the reasons why I love them so much. A sub has been given. Also if you enjoyed Foxwarren I highly recommend you take a listen to their vocalist's - Andy Shauf's discography. He's an amazing storyteller that dresses his tales in truly beautiful music. :)
What separates Dart from other fast-playing bassists is he seems note-perfect. You can't imagine the notes needing to be different than what they are. (Very Mozart esque) He isn't doing scales and getting into the right notes, but every note feels much more intentional and musical than someone like Pastorius, Thundercat, Wooten etc.
One thing I really like about Joe Dart bass lines is I (a beginner) can actually play then. Most bass pieces I are either very basic backing tracks (Money, day Tripper, Rappers delighted) or solo performance by virtuoso that are borderline impossible (Victor Wooten, Jaco). Joe dart is a great middle ground where you can play them solo/with drums and sounds great, but they don't require insane skill level especially if you slow them down. His signature 'move' is to just play a full bar of the same 1/16th note for a minute or so.
Awesome video! Fallen fully for Vulf in the past year. Only thing I'd mention is that I think the commentary in Mr Finish Line is an Aussie Rules game (yeah I know, football isn't wrong technically). Clue for me was 'T-Ball' (and the accent).
I'm pretty sure it's soccer, I decided to look up the rules (not to be a pedantic dick but just cuz I'm interested in sports and stuff) and it starts with "a feline save by Stratton in keeper". It doesn't seem that Aussie Rules has a goalkeeper. It seems as though the line is actually "team-ball".
Great video ! But I must correct you : Dean Town's bass line was entirely composed by Woody Goss. You can hear his demo here soundcloud.com/jobig/vulfpeck-dean-town-woodys-demo
Completely agree with Paul Dano's quote in this video - It can be a little hard when musicians take themselves too seriously, because they are so much whichever race or ethnicity they are. So glad Vulfpeck has moved past how white they are, so they can be a good time, to quote Paul again. Hopefully more musicians can do this so they can be a good time too.
@@koho In the video, Paul Dano says it would be hard to enjoy Vulfpeck because of how white they are, except that they don't take themselves too seriously, which allows Mr. Dano to look past their ethnicity and have a good time listening to their music. I was just saying how it is really great that Vulfpeck has figured out a way to not have their ethnicity taint the enjoyment of people like Mr. Dano, who understandably find the color or culture of musicians to be a primary concern. If all musicians took themselves a little less seriously, like Vulfpeck, people like Mr. Dano wouldn't have to expend as much time factoring how their ethnicity is really impacting their talent.
@@doc_sav "Vulfpeck has figured out a way to not have their ethnicity taint the enjoyment of people like Mr. Dano, who understandably find the color or culture of musicians to be a primary concern." Why would that ever be a primary concern? It's a horrific thought that it would be. What exactly did Vulfoeck "figure out"?? Total mystery.
I think the cult of dart has blinded you a bit too much, we all love joe, but the whole band is what makes vulfpeck, and also, Joe did not write Dean town, Woody did. (I don't have a problem with Joe, he is my biggest inspiration as a bassist)
Jack Stratton in himself is very interesting as its his influences and favorite artists that influence vulfpeck the most (he is the producer and often the recording engineer)
It was a lot of fun making this video, I hope you enjoy! Please let me know if you have any bands/albums/topic you'd like me to cover
The Cult of Woody Goss is growing. People are strarting to realise how much of a musical genius he is
his tutorial videos
Prof G. ultimate groof player
classic Woody Goss line
Have always been a follower of the Cult of Woody Goss, and always will be. Happy to see it growing tho :)
@@foozzy8288 we will spread the gospel
Cory's playing needs some love too... he's really added a layer of expertly executed rhythmic texture.
Dart didn't write Dean Town, Woody did!
Yeah! the demo is janky af, its played on keyboard.
Woody Goss is Vulfpeck's Paul Desmond and Joe Dart is Joe Morello. If you can come up with a song, Joe can play it. Jack Stratton is the band's more wacky Dave Brubeck.
yea mom... you tell me that every time we hang out
classic woody goss line
Correction, Dean Town was written by Woody Goss, but I guess Joe was the one who transcribed it to bass. The lines are original of Woody.
Great video analysis, I really like your take on everything, except the Joe Dart part. I get it he is out of this world, and really deserves to be in his own spot, as a Vulfpeck fan, I know well of that. But we mystify him so much, and deify him to a point where he is more than Vulfpeck. Maybe it's just your opinion, but I'm not a fan of Joe being placed higher than Jack, Woody, or Theo. Vulfpeck is all 4, it's not just Joe, it's not just Jack, not just Woody, and not just Theo. When they take the spotlight, the music sounds different, but all in all, they are Vulfpeck.
Plus Cory Wong
I was gonna say, Woody Goss was the composer. Thank you for noting this.
Aye, the band wouldn't be the same without any of them - Joe is just his, my own, and many others' favourite member
Definitely agree with what you said
Yup
Oh I almost forgot you completely missed our beloved Cory Wong who's solo work I like just as much as a vulfpeck
As part of the cult of Dart, I approve this message!
But for real, awesome video dude!
@@anamo123456789 Hahah thanks man!
Joe doesn't write alot right? Dean town was Woody's work, he sent a midi to Joe the day before or something like that.
Joe said in an interview that he is mostly a session musician and Jack writes the most of it. That they go into the studio knowing nothing but maybe a voice memo from Jack. Then they do 2-3 takes and that's it.
Joe most likely writes the bass parts. Perhaps not Dean Town his basslines really sound like they're made by a bassplayer.
dont underrate him too much, a studio musician of joe’s quality is extremely hard to come by. joe might not be a composing genius like woody, but the craftsmanship that goes into his feel and improvisation needs to be recognized.
My dad used to be good friends with Mike viola. I’m a huge fan of vulfpeck. I remember him telling me a story about working with them! Fascinating stuff
1:38 below the image
*Vulfpeck made money, which looks like the thing photographed above*
This is great stuff that highlights just why we love them. I like your editing style and the the content was well paced and interesting. Great job!
Thanks so much for watching! 🙏
Also love the way Cory Wong has grown over the years. Great video!
This is absolutely an amazing and Brilliant video essay sir has to be one of the absolute best on the internet and I just happened to love vulfpeck so much
Great video, keep making them :) Subscribed
It would great to have a similar video on Steely Dan. Vulf and Steely Dan are my favorite bands and I think there is a lot of overlap between the audiences.
@@wolframe5050 thanks so much for checking out the vid! yeah, i'd love to make a Steely Dan vid in the future, could maybe do one on one of their albums...
Good video, but I can't believe you do not even mention Cory Wong. Even if he joined later, he has a massive impact on the band as well.
Great job, dude!
thanks man, i appreciate it!
Brilliant as always.
Coopsy thanks Cooper!
I love this band so much
After years of research I finally figured out that vulf are awesome simply because they are a gift from the old gods to bring joy to a long forgotten world of men
it looks as if you've flipped James Gadson and David T. Walker
Love this kind of videos, and more if they are from vulf!
The more people acknowledge Vulfpeck - the better!
You pretty much nailed all the reasons why I love them so much.
A sub has been given.
Also if you enjoyed Foxwarren I highly recommend you take a listen to their vocalist's - Andy Shauf's discography.
He's an amazing storyteller that dresses his tales in truly beautiful music. :)
AWESOME video! Very well researched and edited.
(btw you swapped the photos of Walker and Gadson at 4:05)
Drake Martin thank you, drake! Yeah I know 😰 my bad!
LOVE VULF! Great vid
Great job ! I love it
Woody Goss composed Dean Town :/ not to subtract from Joe's ability...
Yeah mom you tell me that everytime we hang out :/
If anyone is looking for the Vulfiest song, it's Welcome To Vulf Records
Accidentally paused at 0:31. 100% agree.
_TH AN_
_JACK STRATTON_
What separates Dart from other fast-playing bassists is he seems note-perfect. You can't imagine the notes needing to be different than what they are. (Very Mozart esque) He isn't doing scales and getting into the right notes, but every note feels much more intentional and musical than someone like Pastorius, Thundercat, Wooten etc.
His commentate and reacte to the gig thata exactly what james brown done plus the singing and dancing
great video!
One thing I really like about Joe Dart bass lines is I (a beginner) can actually play then.
Most bass pieces I are either very basic backing tracks (Money, day Tripper, Rappers delighted) or solo performance by virtuoso that are borderline impossible (Victor Wooten, Jaco).
Joe dart is a great middle ground where you can play them solo/with drums and sounds great, but they don't require insane skill level especially if you slow them down. His signature 'move' is to just play a full bar of the same 1/16th note for a minute or so.
Awesome video! Fallen fully for Vulf in the past year. Only thing I'd mention is that I think the commentary in Mr Finish Line is an Aussie Rules game (yeah I know, football isn't wrong technically). Clue for me was 'T-Ball' (and the accent).
I'm pretty sure it's soccer, I decided to look up the rules (not to be a pedantic dick but just cuz I'm interested in sports and stuff) and it starts with "a feline save by Stratton in keeper". It doesn't seem that Aussie Rules has a goalkeeper. It seems as though the line is actually "team-ball".
It's soccer for sure
Still waiting for the Vulf x Jacob Collier Collab
If you want to understand vulfpeck, check out their cover of reggae woman
Anyone else prefer Joey dosik’s version of game winner? Also, fearless flyers? Holy shit that’s another great one
James Gadson's and David T. Walker's pictures incorrectly show the other musician...
didn't woody write dean town?
Beastly reminds me a lot of Medeski Martin & Wood
Dean Town was actually written by Woody
Vulf is a comedy troupe making music and musicians doing a comedy special
Cant believe you didnt at least mention Cory Wong
Great video ! But I must correct you : Dean Town's bass line was entirely composed by Woody Goss. You can hear his demo here soundcloud.com/jobig/vulfpeck-dean-town-woodys-demo
Y E S
Completely agree with Paul Dano's quote in this video - It can be a little hard when musicians take themselves too seriously, because they are so much whichever race or ethnicity they are. So glad Vulfpeck has moved past how white they are, so they can be a good time, to quote Paul again. Hopefully more musicians can do this so they can be a good time too.
I have to say I don't understand this comment. Not taking themselves too seriously ... then something about their ethnicity. Wha???
@@koho In the video, Paul Dano says it would be hard to enjoy Vulfpeck because of how white they are, except that they don't take themselves too seriously, which allows Mr. Dano to look past their ethnicity and have a good time listening to their music. I was just saying how it is really great that Vulfpeck has figured out a way to not have their ethnicity taint the enjoyment of people like Mr. Dano, who understandably find the color or culture of musicians to be a primary concern. If all musicians took themselves a little less seriously, like Vulfpeck, people like Mr. Dano wouldn't have to expend as much time factoring how their ethnicity is really impacting their talent.
@@doc_sav "Vulfpeck has figured out a way to not have their ethnicity taint the enjoyment of people like Mr. Dano, who understandably find the color or culture of musicians to be a primary concern." Why would that ever be a primary concern? It's a horrific thought that it would be. What exactly did Vulfoeck "figure out"?? Total mystery.
@@koho I guess that would be a question for Paul Dano. It isn't a primary concern for me either, but I am glad he was able to move past it.
I feel a bit this way about another great band (and I love Vulfpeck) that doesn’t take themselves seriously: Ween.
Love your review of the band but he didn't write Dean Town
Woody and jack wrote Dean Town, not THE DARTMIESTER
Woody wrote Dean town, not Joe
Dude you got Gadson and Walker mixed up I believe
if joe dart is the bass, then he's slapping himself?
They ripped Pooty Tang off with the silent album!😂😂😂
You did not mention Wulf Compressor. (Fatal mistake, dude.)
How can you do a video about vulfpeck without ever mentioning Cory wong?
I thought Woody Goss wrote Dean Town
I think the cult of dart has blinded you a bit too much, we all love joe, but the whole band is what makes vulfpeck, and also, Joe did not write Dean town, Woody did.
(I don't have a problem with Joe, he is my biggest inspiration as a bassist)
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JOE DART DID NOT WRITE DEAN TOWN! THATS A WOODY GOSS COMPOSITION!!
Looks like he doesn't hang out with his mom
oody wrote dean town fam cmon
silent album..............
whaaaaaaaa?????????
I'm only here for Joe Dart
Relax, Albion.
How are they unique in the sence that this has been done in 70s by James browns many band members
Comparing Jaco with Dart? Ahhhhhhhhhh...........No.
vulfpeck is the cringiest band ive ever seen
Then stop cringing and just listen to them
@@BenCDaugherty ur mom tbh
I only disliked your video because you said 'electric bassist' idk why that irked me so much. Other than that, great vid!
Theofan Mahmuti Hahaha thanks for your honesty, didn’t want to upset any double bassists out there so wanted to be specific
@@OffBeatChannel hahaha I love that you took that well. You've earned a like and a new subscriber!
Wait what? But it's true Joe Dart plays electric bass
No more subsidies for active basses
Jack Stratton in himself is very interesting as its his influences and favorite artists that influence vulfpeck the most (he is the producer and often the recording engineer)