I was about to come say the same damn thing. Everything I've heard by this band is killer! But all those vocals on the acoustic-ish version. Man. I'm confident I'm insecure, another killer phenomenal song they do.
These guys are awesome! My band was lucky enough and we got to open for them at a tiny show in Waco Texas the day after they filmed their Jimmy Kimmel show. Definitely some of the nicest people out there
Clyde was a real prodigy from a young age, writing music as a kid. Both his and Gracie's voices are INCREDIBLE. Every time they release something new it's always a banger
As a lover of all types of music these guys are perfect. Aspects of classic Billy Joel, gospel, jazz, Earth Wind and Fire, with Gracie who is just ridonkulous. Way too much talent and musical passion in one group.
I’ve been on the Lawrence train for years. If memory serves Clyde wrote the theme song that’s featured in the movie Miss Congeniality when he was five. Super talented brother and sister. The rest of the band is not too shabby either. If you wanna continue your journey i highly recommend you check out Melt. Like Lawrence they are also a young up and coming New York City soul pop band. They have 2 female powerhouses in the band. Lead vocalist Veronica Stewart and lead guitar player Marlo Shankweiler.
A trick with gospel/jazzy passing tones: when in doubt, if it's not chromatic movement try to treat the target chord as the "I" for a moment and think of the two passing tones as a "ii -> V " and it'll probably be a "ii -> V -> I ". It isn't always the case but it can get you in the ball park more often than not
YOutube algorithm must be showing Lawerence some love. I just discovered them a month or so ago and man her and their tones blow me away. Glad they got your treatment.
NO FREAKING WAY!! You reviewed this?! I’m SO happy you found them. Started following this band back in 2016, saw them in Minneapolis in 2018 with 150 people. Glad they’re finally getting the recognition they deserve!
"I'm gonna get beat on here" lolololo, way to power though the challenge. @ Michael, you kick ass brother. Your teaching style is fantastic...zero ego and easy to understand. I appreciate that you don't have perfect pitch as the magic is in the problem solving. I'm a git grad as well and "logical guesses based upon theory" is how I approach these things.
Another thought... how often have we seen a vocalist cross their fingers and PRAY to make a leap to a high note once in a song? But Gracie is hitting it on EVERY chorus... (the "So I tell myself when I sleep at night" lyric at 6:45). Don't mean to fanboy, but everything about this song is locked in!
I am so excited for this! Just watched Don't Lose Sight (Acoustic) today and my head exploded. Have loved this band for years, but there's even more new stuff since last I really sought them out. Excited for your reaction. BRING THE ENERGY! :D
Going to see Lawrence opening for Jonas Bros in Albany tomorrow. And I grew up just down the road from SPAC. Used to walk to concerts through the woods.
I'm a drummer....long time drummer but really enjoy you site. And REALLY enjoy your assessment of Lawrence; they are CRAZY good and in person will leave you drained.
Can I ask how many times you've been asked to do the Bohemian/Freebird/Any Prince solos? Lmao I assume it's often. Also Clyde is a MASTER producer/arrangeist if that's how you put it. They way he can arrange a song into something completely different, but also just as funky... ugh love them. Want to see them Live so bad
YES! I saw these guys open for someone, it may have been RIPE but im not sure. They were really fantastic. Also, if you don't know Ripe check 'em out. YOUR WELCOME!
saw them as a support act for the norwegian genius Jarle Bernhoft 5 years ago, they weren't that famous back then, funny to see them breaking through now! Awesome group!
They use a lot of secondary dominants - the dominant chords leading to different degrees in the scale. Used a lot in Jazz but also in all sorts of genres, like for example A7 to Dm (Vi degree in F).
If anyone watching this is still wondering, here's the correct chords for the song. Understandably hard to find out on the fly like this. F to A7 (explains the C#) Dm7 C#m7 Cm7 Then the hard to find tones in quick motion: F9 and the bass moves to B real quick Bbmaj7 Aaug Dm7 F#dim Gm7 to Bb/C to finish Good luck practising
Groovy band, incredible voice on the singer. I actually found out about these guys from a laptop commercial or something, haha. They’re awesome, though.
Yeah that version dominates but not having guitar, bass, horns, etc... I can see why he went with this version. There's definitely more to unpack. On the other hand, the stripped down keys and vocals of the acoustic version is even more impressive IMO
@@Guitargate I was offering a possibility of what it might you are the jedi master I am learning from you sir....excellent work by the way....keep up the good job.
Mike, love your channel. What you’re talking about at the end there is a bit how I define art. There needs to be a separation of ART & CRAFT. The level of craft you have helps you communicate the art that is in your brain. Sometimes, like Dylan, you only need the art, but every now and then you see both in full display in one performance. Love it!
@@Guitargate you must listen to their "acoustic" version th-cam.com/video/C01nBm6vV5c/w-d-xo.html and then listen to their song Weather th-cam.com/video/M9TYHOARDFI/w-d-xo.html. You're welcome. (while I have you, would love to hear you breakdown Jerry's lead playing when he plays those forced harmonics on the strings, often prominent in Loser solos, but other songs as well)
@@Guitargate you must listen to their "acoustic" version th-cam.com/video/C01nBm6vV5c/w-d-xo.html and then listen to their song Weather th-cam.com/video/M9TYHOARDFI/w-d-xo.html. You're welcome. (while I have you, would love to hear you breakdown Jerry's lead playing when he plays those forced harmonics on the strings, often prominent in Loser solos, but other songs as well)
They are killer… never seen them… I’m not a huge fan of folks that sing in “cursive” but it’s the way of young vocalists these days. That said, this is really cool.
You need to check out the following group, Little Hurricane. Trouble Ahead: th-cam.com/video/htPofdqAlCI/w-d-xo.html Crocodile Tears: th-cam.com/video/o74iygYCXDw/w-d-xo.html Also have three more Monte Montgomery songs you need to check out. River: th-cam.com/video/TvO8MnojAxY/w-d-xo.html All On Me: th-cam.com/video/8KiUnGVOY1A/w-d-xo.html Sara Smile Live at Daryl's House w/ Daryl Hall: th-cam.com/video/ppJ97zH2Y30/w-d-xo.html
Jon Bellion discovered Lawrence and signed them to his label. He also helps write and produce a lot of their music. I definitely suggest checking him out. You won’t be sorry
Ok so i made my first comment at the beginning of the clip, but seeing now how much you enjoyed it, YOU REALLY NEED TO CHECK OUT RIPE! Listen to the song Caralee it'll blow your mind!
Thus song reminds me of the first time i ever got with a freaky chic. Looked like ever other girl i had been around, but when the time came..... It kinda intimidated me, but i easily fell in love with it....bah!! What a great song
I think you’d love the storytelling in Waylon Payne’s song “7: 28” . It broke my heart, I had to listen 3 times the first time it showed up in my playlist. I couldn’t find a live version, so here’s the music video th-cam.com/video/mFZdCnxPz0g/w-d-xo.html
Hi Michael, you asked for Guitarists to consider for these fine Guitargate videos so here is something different, a direction I've not seen you venture into so far. Jeff Boyle is the guitarist of the band Jakob, a NZ band who have toured the states, Europe and Aussie. Jeff uses an alternate tuning. Check out this video - th-cam.com/video/t4ovUVNs4VY/w-d-xo.html
Awesome watching a fellow musician react to this just like I did when I stumbled upon it. Man music has changed so much over the years, the really good stuff is hidden in the alleys of the internet. Like, how is this not the stuff EVERYONE is listening to and talking about? I don't get it. Prediction, this band won't be secret for long.
She has a really good voice but I’ve never been a fan of the shrill high register that sounds strained! Sometimes less is more! The song is catchy,though!
Michael you’ve GOT to listen to their acoustic version of this song, it’s incredible!
Yup!!! Came here thinking it was the acoustic, but this is good too
NEED!
I was about to come say the same damn thing. Everything I've heard by this band is killer! But all those vocals on the acoustic-ish version. Man. I'm confident I'm insecure, another killer phenomenal song they do.
These guys are awesome! My band was lucky enough and we got to open for them at a tiny show in Waco Texas the day after they filmed their Jimmy Kimmel show. Definitely some of the nicest people out there
Lol...i saw you guys!!! great show! i talked to Gracie for a minute. They are very humble.
@@zachsaunders4816 Thank you! Ever since that show I've been a Lawrence fan
@@anthonygarza1801you guys did a great job, loved the energy!!!!
Cool
@Anthony Garza I enjoyed your performance, thank you!
Clyde was a real prodigy from a young age, writing music as a kid. Both his and Gracie's voices are INCREDIBLE.
Every time they release something new it's always a banger
As a lover of all types of music these guys are perfect. Aspects of classic Billy Joel, gospel, jazz, Earth Wind and Fire, with Gracie who is just ridonkulous. Way too much talent and musical passion in one group.
I’ve been on the Lawrence train for years. If memory serves Clyde wrote the theme song that’s featured in the movie Miss Congeniality when he was five. Super talented brother and sister. The rest of the band is not too shabby either. If you wanna continue your journey i highly recommend you check out Melt. Like Lawrence they are also a young up and coming New York City soul pop band. They have 2 female powerhouses in the band. Lead vocalist Veronica Stewart and lead guitar player Marlo Shankweiler.
I’d agree melt bangs
Their cover of "it's gonna be me" from this same live session and their cover of "get busy" by Sean Paul are both so fascinating and hit hard.
A trick with gospel/jazzy passing tones: when in doubt, if it's not chromatic movement try to treat the target chord as the "I" for a moment and think of the two passing tones as a "ii -> V " and it'll probably be a "ii -> V -> I ". It isn't always the case but it can get you in the ball park more often than not
YOutube algorithm must be showing Lawerence some love. I just discovered them a month or so ago and man her and their tones blow me away. Glad they got your treatment.
Well earned and long overdue. These guys are amazing.
NO FREAKING WAY!! You reviewed this?! I’m SO happy you found them. Started following this band back in 2016, saw them in Minneapolis in 2018 with 150 people. Glad they’re finally getting the recognition they deserve!
This is exactly how I sound talking to my kids about every Lawrence song comes out with. I am an instant fan of your reaction!
"I'm gonna get beat on here" lolololo, way to power though the challenge.
@ Michael, you kick ass brother. Your teaching style is fantastic...zero ego and easy to understand. I appreciate that you don't have perfect pitch as the magic is in the problem solving.
I'm a git grad as well and "logical guesses based upon theory" is how I approach these things.
So glad you got discovered these guys. Gotta watch the Live acoustic version w/ their background singers that absolutely rips!
Clicked on this in seconds. Disappointed it wasn’t that live gospel version thanks for figuring out all those chords for me. Now it’s my turn.
Great band all of them are awesome players and great voices both of them
Another thought... how often have we seen a vocalist cross their fingers and PRAY to make a leap to a high note once in a song? But Gracie is hitting it on EVERY chorus... (the "So I tell myself when I sleep at night" lyric at 6:45). Don't mean to fanboy, but everything about this song is locked in!
I am so excited for this! Just watched Don't Lose Sight (Acoustic) today and my head exploded. Have loved this band for years, but there's even more new stuff since last I really sought them out. Excited for your reaction. BRING THE ENERGY! :D
Going to see Lawrence opening for Jonas Bros in Albany tomorrow. And I grew up just down the road from SPAC. Used to walk to concerts through the woods.
Got the chance to photograph them in DC a few weeks ago; this song lit the whole venue up. Such an unerrated band
I first saw/heard them with Scary Pockets. She’s amazing.
Great band, Hotel TV is a great album, they have a show opening for Goose soon and I'm stoked to go see them both.
I'm a drummer....long time drummer but really enjoy you site. And REALLY enjoy your assessment of Lawrence; they are CRAZY good and in person will leave you drained.
Can I ask how many times you've been asked to do the Bohemian/Freebird/Any Prince solos? Lmao I assume it's often.
Also Clyde is a MASTER producer/arrangeist if that's how you put it. They way he can arrange a song into something completely different, but also just as funky... ugh love them. Want to see them Live so bad
Saw these guys in MA! Incredible show, so awesome.
They were definitely on a Tuesday show - I went down the rabbit hole the next day.... good call MP, cheers!
YES! I saw these guys open for someone, it may have been RIPE but im not sure. They were really fantastic. Also, if you don't know Ripe check 'em out. YOUR WELCOME!
I love Lawrence!
“show stopper” & “instant fan” spot on MP. 🎼🎹🥁🎷🎺🎸🪝Don’t lose sight baby don’t lose sight🎶🎶🎶
Saw them live in portland last year! They are killer
The drummer is total fire!!!! That break he plays.
Powerful voice!
Caught most of their set at Sweetwater 420. Super fun set.
I appreciate you so much !
YES IM SO HAPPY YOU REACTED TO THEM
saw them as a support act for the norwegian genius Jarle Bernhoft 5 years ago, they weren't that famous back then, funny to see them breaking through now! Awesome group!
They use a lot of secondary dominants - the dominant chords leading to different degrees in the scale. Used a lot in Jazz but also in all sorts of genres, like for example A7 to Dm (Vi degree in F).
i friggin love your channel Micheal. exposed me to some cool stuff my man. thank you. peace brotha
Awesome breakdown!
If anyone watching this is still wondering, here's the correct chords for the song. Understandably hard to find out on the fly like this.
F to A7 (explains the C#) Dm7 C#m7 Cm7
Then the hard to find tones in quick motion: F9 and the bass moves to B real quick
Bbmaj7 Aaug Dm7 F#dim Gm7 to Bb/C to finish
Good luck practising
Great band!
Thanks so much for this video!!
Yessir!!
Gracie Lawrence is like Diana Prince/Wonder Woman... she's unassuming and then all of sudden that voice and that range blast out. Amazing!
These are standard jazz/ gospel progressions. Secondary dominants. Each chord has either a dominant or subdominant passing chords. Great vocals.
Groovy band, incredible voice on the singer. I actually found out about these guys from a laptop commercial or something, haha. They’re awesome, though.
The song was used in a Microsoft TV commercial
Please do more Lawrence vids
I SAID PLEASE
You should check out their acoustic performances!
This one is the hottest fire.
Yeah that version dominates but not having guitar, bass, horns, etc... I can see why he went with this version. There's definitely more to unpack. On the other hand, the stripped down keys and vocals of the acoustic version is even more impressive IMO
I really love them, a nice one that's maybe not so popular of them but is definitely smashing Is friend or enemy
Secondary dominants to get those passing tones from the 5 to the 1 (passing tone)...then 4...common gospel movement
Yeah I need to become more versed in that stuff. It’s killer.
@@Guitargate I was offering a possibility of what it might you are the jedi master I am learning from you sir....excellent work by the way....keep up the good job.
This song was used in a Microsoft commercial, which may be where you've heard it.
That van is huge
Mike, love your channel. What you’re talking about at the end there is a bit how I define art. There needs to be a separation of ART & CRAFT. The level of craft you have helps you communicate the art that is in your brain. Sometimes, like Dylan, you only need the art, but every now and then you see both in full display in one performance. Love it!
There you go!!
@@Guitargate you must listen to their "acoustic" version th-cam.com/video/C01nBm6vV5c/w-d-xo.html and then listen to their song Weather th-cam.com/video/M9TYHOARDFI/w-d-xo.html. You're welcome. (while I have you, would love to hear you breakdown Jerry's lead playing when he plays those forced harmonics on the strings, often prominent in Loser solos, but other songs as well)
@@Guitargate you must listen to their "acoustic" version th-cam.com/video/C01nBm6vV5c/w-d-xo.html and then listen to their song Weather th-cam.com/video/M9TYHOARDFI/w-d-xo.html. You're welcome. (while I have you, would love to hear you breakdown Jerry's lead playing when he plays those forced harmonics on the strings, often prominent in Loser solos, but other songs as well)
Ha! You got a Paul Cauthen hat. (That was a good one, too.) This band is so fun.
Yes.
Love it...awesome groove
You may have also heard on TV. Microsoft had it for one of their commercials.
They are killer… never seen them… I’m not a huge fan of folks that sing in “cursive” but it’s the way of young vocalists these days. That said, this is really cool.
Hahaha..yeah..when i first heard her i thought,'this sounds like a halsey that can really,really sing'..she is crazy good..
You need to check out the following group, Little Hurricane.
Trouble Ahead: th-cam.com/video/htPofdqAlCI/w-d-xo.html
Crocodile Tears: th-cam.com/video/o74iygYCXDw/w-d-xo.html
Also have three more Monte Montgomery songs you need to check out.
River: th-cam.com/video/TvO8MnojAxY/w-d-xo.html
All On Me: th-cam.com/video/8KiUnGVOY1A/w-d-xo.html
Sara Smile Live at Daryl's House w/ Daryl Hall: th-cam.com/video/ppJ97zH2Y30/w-d-xo.html
Where did you get the hat? I saw Cauthen live in Gulf Shores (AMAZING) and I need that hat!
F | A7 | Dm7 | Cm7 F7 | Bbmaj7 | Am7 D7 | Gm7 | C7 | - an 8 bar Bird blues
What’s a bird blues? Never heard that term before!
I've had a massive crush on Gracie for a while now. Clyde has an awesome 80s type voice, Randy Newman-esque but less silly sounding.
I agree! I hear Randy Newman in his voice! I see why you have a crush on her! She looks like Emilia Clarke!
I see the cap. Love it.
Baby, don't lose sight
Excellent react!
The Db is a diminished chord they use it a lot in Jazz and Soul
this band doesnt get near enough love. been listening for years.
Is no one gonna bring up the fact that the piano player looks just like Michael?!
Jon Bellion discovered Lawrence and signed them to his label. He also helps write and produce a lot of their music. I definitely suggest checking him out. You won’t be sorry
Great band. If they are living out of one van, phew!
Ok so i made my first comment at the beginning of the clip, but seeing now how much you enjoyed it, YOU REALLY NEED TO CHECK OUT RIPE! Listen to the song Caralee it'll blow your mind!
Thus song reminds me of the first time i ever got with a freaky chic.
Looked like ever other girl i had been around, but when the time came..... It kinda intimidated me, but i easily fell in love with it....bah!!
What a great song
Please do “Hoist That Rag” by Tom Waits with Marc Ribot on guitar!
Please blind react to Sleep Token - ‘Hypnosis’ An offering from II. This group is phenomenal! Every one of their songs is pure magic.
That chord at the end of the progression is a Bbmaj/C x3x331
If I may leave a suggestion: "Você Me Vira a Cabeça" Sala do Groove's version. Reeeeally groovy
Tudu bem!
I think you’d love the storytelling in Waylon Payne’s song “7: 28” . It broke my heart, I had to listen 3 times the first time it showed up in my playlist. I couldn’t find a live version, so here’s the music video th-cam.com/video/mFZdCnxPz0g/w-d-xo.html
NICE HAT BRO!
Hi Michael, you asked for Guitarists to consider for these fine Guitargate videos so here is something different, a direction I've not seen you venture into so far. Jeff Boyle is the guitarist of the band Jakob, a NZ band who have toured the states, Europe and Aussie. Jeff uses an alternate tuning. Check out this video - th-cam.com/video/t4ovUVNs4VY/w-d-xo.html
It's A major. It's not in key, it's a III Major chord.
th-cam.com/video/C01nBm6vV5c/w-d-xo.html this is the version I can't stop watching
^ TOTALLY, the van version is great...that version is other worldly.
Can u teach me but I’ve never picked up a guitar in my life
Lawrence is awesome, but their producer/writer Jon Bellion is a beast!!
Awesome watching a fellow musician react to this just like I did when I stumbled upon it. Man music has changed so much over the years, the really good stuff is hidden in the alleys of the internet. Like, how is this not the stuff EVERYONE is listening to and talking about? I don't get it. Prediction, this band won't be secret for long.
Have you see 'Alip Bata' ?
His a Genius Fingerstyle Guitarist.. Check him out, pick a song, i bet you will love it.
Thank you 🙏
That first passing chord is just 3minor to a quick 3major. Michael you gotta hang out with some church musicians, dirtiest players there are! 😝
See, that makes sense. The C# is what changes. You can tell this isn’t what I’m used to lol!
You are wrong I already forgot the chorus
Don’t lose sight baby don’t lose sight
the gospel version is WAY BETTER MY MAN
Yes, I got the better version on one of your lives. It's SO much better, look for it! Just go by the views.
She has a really good voice but I’ve never been a fan of the shrill high register that sounds strained! Sometimes less is more! The song is catchy,though!
Stolen from another Lawrence video: Clyde laughs like Seth Rogan but sings like John Mayer
Respect the talent and artistry. But those falsetto notes are like fingernails on a chalkboard to me.
D&Co most overrated band of all time
Singing is so over the top that I stopped listening after 3 seconds.
OMG... worst ear training ever... gah... You can't even hear the difference between Am7 and A7?!! Facepalm...
7:38 I don't have any instruments here to check, but it seems to be a Csus2, played as a Bb/C, that's a chord keyboard players love to use