Sweetwater Interviews Michael League of Snarky Puppy

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  • In the midst of a world tour, Michael League from Snarky Puppy took some time to visit Sweetwater and join Mitch Gallagher for this interview. Find out how a world tour is even possible with dozens of performers, how they handle shows without set lists, and more.
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  • @SimonChampagne
    @SimonChampagne 7 ปีที่แล้ว +441

    In a few decades this guy will be regarded as a music legend.

    • @DBSplayers
      @DBSplayers 7 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      Simon Champagne he's already a legend .

    • @roquemusic
      @roquemusic 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Already is.

    • @pfalcon626
      @pfalcon626 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      People, especially in the socialist media generation, confuse popularity for infamy. Honestly, like everything...time will tell.

    • @brandonpryormusic
      @brandonpryormusic 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      This guy is definitely a mastermind among us musicians. Unfortunately the industry is doing a fantastic job of hiding great real music from the average listener.

    • @FUNKMASTERFOURTWO
      @FUNKMASTERFOURTWO 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Wadsmitter, I knocked him off idiot

  • @LuisAzcona
    @LuisAzcona 5 ปีที่แล้ว +143

    "Im a big believer in the idea that music theory comes out of music. It's the explanation of why things work, it's not the formula for things to work."
    I think Michael League worded it perfectly

    • @AnthonyElsetinow
      @AnthonyElsetinow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It’s been said before... victor wooten talks about that a lot where theory explains what you do, not tells you what to do.. in so many words and I have always known that. People learn to talk before they understand proper English, if you speak English that is.

    • @hiramsilva1423
      @hiramsilva1423 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Man, this quote. Michael is in complete command of his craft.

    • @psalmer5690
      @psalmer5690 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was going to post that quote as well. What an articulate way to describe composition.

    • @user-oz3md4jg5d
      @user-oz3md4jg5d 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kumakaway na naman si Sharlene!

  • @davidjeffrey5902
    @davidjeffrey5902 7 ปีที่แล้ว +259

    Its hard to think of anyone in the music industry who's more busy than this guy. Michael League composes and arranges 24/7, runs a studio in Brooklyn, produces for multiple artists, books world tours, manages a record label, promotes an entire music festival and multiple bands on social media, leads a band of 20+ people who all have different ideas and personalities, does clinics around the world, etc. The amount of raw work and hustle within his body and mind will go down in history as one of the biggest forces in Jazz and in music.

    • @JulianHartwellMusic
      @JulianHartwellMusic 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      David Jeffrey helluva inspiration that's for sure!!

    • @tmjohnson12051989
      @tmjohnson12051989 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Couldn’t agreed more David, beautifully said.

    • @Cyberbob182
      @Cyberbob182 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Amen to that.

    • @jamieokane989
      @jamieokane989 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m a recent convert to SP & M League, but I think he is / will be a musical icon is because he is an intelligent, balanced, considerate individual who thinks more of others than himself.

  • @jackhendrickson6072
    @jackhendrickson6072 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My guitar teacher at my old high school taught micheal back in the day, small world he is doing amazing things today geez!

    • @ladyfitness67
      @ladyfitness67 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh wow … I went to see them play in Portugal last weekend. Absolutely amazing

  • @onixtheone
    @onixtheone 7 ปีที่แล้ว +131

    Snarky puppy is a movement that will change the world in the future and one day I hope they inspire to bring back music to all the schools it saves lives it truly does. Keep going Michael and know that nothing you do with music is in vain

    • @JDavidChilders
      @JDavidChilders 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I will stand up here and testify that, when I was in school, music saved my life.

    • @MyDyerMaker
      @MyDyerMaker 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jazz makes some want to commit suicide, so there's that.

  • @bassplayersguild7641
    @bassplayersguild7641 7 ปีที่แล้ว +152

    Mitch, you did a great job interviewing Michael League. Great research, great questions in a great setting.

    • @ericmills2094
      @ericmills2094 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Well said! Excellent job Mitch. What a pleasure to listen to.

    • @hafizimranYT
      @hafizimranYT 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I'm just dropping a comment to add to the ones above- brilliant interview, the questions were measured and well researched, you gave Michael League so much space to answer without ever once interrupting. This interview is of a high standard.

    • @zbqb84a
      @zbqb84a 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The first time I watched one of these I was blown away by Mitch as an interviewer. He really is great at these.

    • @jasongravely7217
      @jasongravely7217 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I 4th this! Very impressed with the depth of questions and letting Michael talk and express himself. Learned a lot and as always, inspired by how he thinks.

  • @jamescox8402
    @jamescox8402 7 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Michael and the Puppy are the epitome of modern music. Joyfulness.

  • @javiceres
    @javiceres 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    He’s so right about the content creators being the less respected and rewarded part of media shared culture. So spot on.

  • @Soulkra
    @Soulkra 7 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Phenomenal interview! I've wanted to pick this fellas brain for awhile now.

  • @hamiltonbrown1989
    @hamiltonbrown1989 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Excellent interview... Really appreciated hearing his words on the group's journey and his take on the creative space

  • @dennisp3314
    @dennisp3314 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That was by far, the best one I have seen you do Mitch. Thank you. Just discovered Snarky and this was SO much fun to watch. What a phenomenal talent Mr. League is.

  • @funkslave9425
    @funkslave9425 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    haha he comes across as such an arty eccentric type at times, lovely guy and wonderful musician

  • @moiggc
    @moiggc 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I'm really starting to like this guy. What a visionary...

  • @ddawg470
    @ddawg470 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I thought I loved this guy now I know I love this guy great vibe great spirit great musician INTELLIGENT HUMAN BEING much love and respect ❤️

  • @raphexe
    @raphexe 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    now this is one great interviewer. really chill, good questions. and michael league is so inspiring damn

  • @Kirinji1kirinji
    @Kirinji1kirinji 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of the most inspiring and educational assets that I've ever come across on the web. Thank you for sharing with the world.

  • @bigrockrecords7788
    @bigrockrecords7788 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great. Saw the Sydney concert..I loved to see so many young musicians appreciating this band. You are doing a brilliant job for music my friend

  • @JulianHartwellMusic
    @JulianHartwellMusic 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love this interview and it's definitely circulating in my inspiration tank these days! It's awesome to get a little background to the band's process and how they manage to pull off what they do. These guys are such a positive force for REAL music these days and their hustle is awe-inspiring. All that said Michael just comes across as a humble, genuine, artsy dude who's primary focus really is all about the music. Thanks for posting this up!! 👏🙌🎶

  • @RamSrinivasnot-a-goat
    @RamSrinivasnot-a-goat 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We're all so lucky to witness the making of a legend.

  • @KirkMonteux
    @KirkMonteux 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I love this guy he brought the real music back into my live. Silva is just a master piece of collaboration and modern production techniques, I'm a composer too and I withdrew all my content off the streaming services, looking forward how Michaels new distribution concept works out. Thanks for the great interview.

  • @Starslope2
    @Starslope2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I thoroughly enjoyed this interview, thanks a lot!

  • @singit3630
    @singit3630 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    18:05... Learning to write will make one less articulate. Brilliantly expressed...

  • @Philiphray
    @Philiphray 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was a very interesting interview! Thanks for sharing 😄

  • @roquemusic
    @roquemusic 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's amazing to work with such motivated people!

  • @lawrencegress9831
    @lawrencegress9831 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really solid interview. Thanks

  • @MazBringsby
    @MazBringsby 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like this guy a lot and wish him all the best in life.

  • @ologistyurny3752
    @ologistyurny3752 ปีที่แล้ว

    Totally love this guys honesty and commitment to just playing great music

  • @GuitarGod3711
    @GuitarGod3711 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I went to that show in Indianapolis on St. Patrick's day. It was the best show I've been to ever.

  • @HaikalHanafiah
    @HaikalHanafiah 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this is a very well done interview, and michael you are inspiring me to do creative music

  • @darenreynolds8824
    @darenreynolds8824 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow the intensity from this guy is inspiring enough , the excellent music’s almost a side product of his genius .

  • @ericwilhelm2941
    @ericwilhelm2941 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Its the first time i actually hear Michael speak. it's 2023 september . Amazing Dude that wants to do good. One super healthy statement he just made is "To me and Album is a sacred Thing" THAT tells me a lot about the Man. We all can do this , come back to the "Sort of normal" That the Content providers, as he puts it getting actually Paid FAIRLY! Thanks Michael for standing up and creating Solutions.

  • @pablolopez653
    @pablolopez653 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was a really great interview....

  • @fernandogimenez8005
    @fernandogimenez8005 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brillant interview. Michael has a great view about potential opportunities for content providers to balance the domination of intermediaries. Same logic could be used with many other industries that were seriously changed by internet.

  • @narvul
    @narvul 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great interview....!

  • @tarnpuentener-king8848
    @tarnpuentener-king8848 7 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    legit interview

  • @annakarinisberg2409
    @annakarinisberg2409 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, can't say this enough, great interview.

  • @thepoofication
    @thepoofication 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great interview!

  • @KarlMiller-DjKarl
    @KarlMiller-DjKarl 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Brilliant interview...I would love to jam with Snarky Puppy in the collective...Very OCD people are my kind of people...☮🔥

  • @supernova5824
    @supernova5824 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Met this guy as he was walking away from this interview at Sweetwater! He was in the bass room alone with me, it was like a dream come true.

    • @dhammarosi
      @dhammarosi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did you talk to him?

  • @Bashanvibe
    @Bashanvibe 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    very inspirational I learned alot

  • @maxeaton4136
    @maxeaton4136 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very few players speak to me both with actual voice and musical voice like Michael does. I could watch listen to him play and talk music all day...

  • @anguspaterson5713
    @anguspaterson5713 ปีที่แล้ว

    I saw them on the tour he mentioned I think. Incredible.

  • @singit3630
    @singit3630 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    16:12. Yes...love that. Treat it like a listener. EXACTLY what is done!

  • @Snarician
    @Snarician 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    That analogy comparing food and music at 7:54. Couldn't have said it better myself.

  • @harrybrown7745
    @harrybrown7745 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Came here to find any doubt against elitist jazz players, and I find a humble musical genius who is already fulfilling his goal, inspiring people like me to play the music I want, popular or not.

  • @jazzbassoonpaul
    @jazzbassoonpaul 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    @5:45 on is the most important words and realizations mentioned. What words of wisdom.

  • @ericwedin4154
    @ericwedin4154 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It is like a continuation of Zappa’s work and band

  • @asabrown1430
    @asabrown1430 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Any chance you have an extra hour of this lol? By the way Mr. League, I was in the front row of Irving plaza a day before new years. As usual you guys annihilated. Big fan much love 🤘🏾✌🏾

  • @tonartification
    @tonartification 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey, Michael is into this full-circle thang and having fun with it most of the time. But more important is that he's evolving new ideas which aren't rely on old concepts. Besides that he's a cool guy who can touch younger generations too. There's a lot more to come, I guess ...

  • @laffytaffyinc
    @laffytaffyinc 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    just love getting inside the mind of one of the soon to be greats

  • @hebertmateusarthorius237
    @hebertmateusarthorius237 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I Love u Michael

  • @BAwesomeDesign
    @BAwesomeDesign 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mentions Jack Conte @ 13:20. Michael League, you're my freakin' hero.

  • @fragellirodrigo
    @fragellirodrigo ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love Snarky Puppy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🤓❤SNARKY PUPPY

  • @randomchannelname24
    @randomchannelname24 7 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    starting to get that jojo mayer look lol

  • @Mueseek
    @Mueseek 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    17:24 I love that and agree!

  • @janvanderwegen01
    @janvanderwegen01 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    we have it planned... sometimes! :-)

  • @gabrielnasciconcei3859
    @gabrielnasciconcei3859 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Aí e referencia 👍👏👏👏

  • @worldofameiso5491
    @worldofameiso5491 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'd love to see Michael League do a live bass duet with Geddy Lee. Now that would be magic.

  • @starosta975
    @starosta975 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Whats the name of the song in the outro?

  • @jackjackdaw5065
    @jackjackdaw5065 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A few years later, any word on how he’s getting on with that streaming service thing?

  • @odedfried-gaon2880
    @odedfried-gaon2880 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good questions, good answers. quite an informative delight! thanks, Sweetwater, and Sir League.
    #OdedFriedGaon #OdedMusic
    #OdedInformation #Audioded

  • @eleetse6701
    @eleetse6701 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    He’s a modern day a Johnny Appleseed man. Spreading the word.

  • @Marunius
    @Marunius 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    6 minute mark is so painfully true :(

  • @oosten858
    @oosten858 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    'theory comes from music that works.' Thank you, I've been fighting with this theory stuff for far too long. time to just play what sounds good. I mean, theory is very helpful! But it's okay to go outside the lines.

  • @sebb200
    @sebb200 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    somebody got the intro/outro song ?

  • @dhammarosi
    @dhammarosi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Genius.

  • @johnallen1936
    @johnallen1936 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does anybody know who is the half swedish, half Thai singer that sounds like a bjork/NIN hybrid he was referring to?

  • @jeffgray6599
    @jeffgray6599 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Snarky Puppy videos should be played in junior high and high school music classes and band classes it would bring back a respect for real music and real musicians

  • @meatyout
    @meatyout 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    *en·thu·si·asm*
    etimology
    Early 17th century (sense 2): from French enthousiasme, or via late Latin from Greek enthousiasmos, from enthous ‘possessed by a god, inspired’ (based on theos ‘god’).
    Thanks for being contagious, MIke!

  • @CalvinLimuel
    @CalvinLimuel 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    the thumbnail tho hahahaha

  • @williambaxter3846
    @williambaxter3846 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    When was this interview done????

  • @andrewdobson2002
    @andrewdobson2002 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    "...or is that still behind the curtain?" Haha I see what you did there ;)

  • @Mu3mm3lm4nn
    @Mu3mm3lm4nn 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Michael League of Legends

  • @someguysfaces
    @someguysfaces 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I need that Eliades Ochoa record

  • @headofvengarl8893
    @headofvengarl8893 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    "I'm a very OCD kind of person." 😬 It's okay because it's you, Michael.

  • @leophoenixmusic
    @leophoenixmusic 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The only interview where the interviewee admits he did not answer the question XD

  • @ArinGokdemir
    @ArinGokdemir 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I might just cancel my apple music subscription after this interview. I'm gonna buy all my albums separately from now on. if anyone cares to do the same.

  • @davidespinosa1910
    @davidespinosa1910 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Unless he gets an alternate bass player, it's not a collective -- it's the Michael League Band.

  • @johnconrad4439
    @johnconrad4439 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    ML with that hair looks like that football player from belgium

  • @szczepanszczepan9453
    @szczepanszczepan9453 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yeah Poland is waiting for the guys to Come over in 2022, "

  • @dantedt3931
    @dantedt3931 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Quick question,is Michael wearing an ankle-monitor?

  • @rmoultonrmoulton145
    @rmoultonrmoulton145 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    His Fibonacci Sequence t-shirt tells me a lot. I'm very new to jazz but I'm a huge math dork and from the music I've heard from this dude, patterns and sequences are VERY apparent. I'd be willing to bet that most jazz musicians are mathematically inclined.

  • @ArinGokdemir
    @ArinGokdemir 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love that golden ratio t League has on.

  • @morten1
    @morten1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If you haven't, be sure to watch Michael League in this exquisite jam th-cam.com/video/1s-f7dIc2jg/w-d-xo.html. Awesome musicians, sound and energy

  • @rickdeckard9810
    @rickdeckard9810 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    With so many musicians, the pie must be sliced pretty thin, guess they all do their own thing on the side.

  • @aleckarmen3887
    @aleckarmen3887 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    8:05 :O

  • @FusionHowie
    @FusionHowie 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This generations Peter Gabriel. Run and buy So Many Me!

  • @RoeShamBoe
    @RoeShamBoe 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    hi valdio _o/

  • @Jordarr8994
    @Jordarr8994 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    the interviewer looks and sounds like neil degrasse tyson

    • @JLongTom
      @JLongTom 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sounds, but not looks, IMO.

    • @Spirtelol
      @Spirtelol 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@JLongTom Yeah, there's like something that's a little off. Can't really put my finger on it.

    • @evakuierung9559
      @evakuierung9559 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      plutin hahaha

  • @carsondrum
    @carsondrum 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    kinda looks like a young jojo mayer

  • @javier144663
    @javier144663 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "Disneyland for people who love music". Want to be among the first subscribers!

  • @-calitros-6792
    @-calitros-6792 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    he reminds me of ramsay bolton

  • @maximiliannyafli8258
    @maximiliannyafli8258 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    :-)

  • @leandrodutra329
    @leandrodutra329 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    the interviwer is like the white niel degrasse tyson haha

  • @bottomsupbass
    @bottomsupbass 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think he and bela fleck are parallels in music but inversely mirrored. They both are traffic cops to groups of otherworldly musicians. However, Michael possessing feelings and a soul make them entirely different

  • @javiceres
    @javiceres 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    “Albums are a sacred thing” Amen

  • @markl4730
    @markl4730 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    “Whats happening in the world” *checks video date* ohh yeah, he’s not refering to COVID

  • @prattpt6
    @prattpt6 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    People have not stopped buying albums...Vinyl is still very purchased....

  • @brianmi40
    @brianmi40 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just a driven guy, like a Pat Metheny, where the music is their life, 24 hours a day...

  • @prattpt6
    @prattpt6 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Is it me or does this guy look like Michael McDonald....