How does Cory not have 10 million subscribers? I mean seriously, the talent on show in these videos is obscene and the production quality is top notch. Damn good stuff!
Because it is, essentially, meant for musicians. And not just any musicians, but ones who appreciate the kind of polished jazz-funk that Cory & Co. play. If you aren't interested in music as a craft, and in instrumental skill as central to that, it'll have very limited appeal for you. Even then, if you're, say, a country guitarist or classical oboist or heavy metal drummer, it may not float your boat. Personally, I'm not too crazy about it - the music strikes me as conceptually easy, although requiring great ability to perform well; and Cory is a much better musician than comedian.
I get that and I don't just mean these wongnotes shows I mean across the whole range of what he uploads. When you have other quirky music channels like Davey etc doing so insanely well it's just a bit weird Cory has only 160k subs.
@@CaimanReid Davey? You mean Davie504? Prolly because he plays a character on his channel and is very millennial in his sense of humour. Guess which set of demographics use TH-cam the most? Millenials. Probably that's why.. and what do most millenials listen to? Not jazz or funk in a maximum number of cases
The rate that these episodes are coming out is absolutely unsustainable. Not for Corey et al, obviously. He is an absolute legend and a top power house of production. But for me and the fact that watching all of these on repeat is going to get me fired from my job....
When Nate was talking about dynamics in jazz and how drummers help other musicians build their solo, the first thing that came to mind was Cory Henry's Solo in Lingus, how Larnell Lewis really builds it with dynamicly going harder over time.
Good point. And Cory H. is so fantastic on that track, I'll admit that I'd never though of how well Larnell meshes with him. Or, how Michael keeps the bottom solid - Michael may not win too many "best bass player" polls, but he can hold it together in the company of guys that do win polls, his note choice is first-rate, his musicality is up there with theirs, and he grins so hard his head almost falls off.
Definitely. I almost prefer him on the flute than the tenor sax. He's loud on the tenor and that's great, but he's got such a great touch on the flute. But one thing's for certain - he's one badass musician and player overall.
@@xthexadvantagex yeah, i like JD Beck too. Will check out the other one though. Check out Dany Carey from Tool if you haven't already. There s a drum cam Video on TH-cam. absolutely amazing. Sergio Acedo is another one to looking for, if you prefer funk, soul and jazz. Peace
"You fill in the gaps with your own imagination. Like, I can't execute that buddy rich thing, so im gonna get close and tie those last two beats together with something that I make up. That little something that you make up... That's what YOU sound like. It becomes your thing. When you reach the height of your technical limitations and you still push through... Whatever you playing, that's really what you sound like." MIND BLOWN!!!! Nate Smith you just nailed me with that!!!
Somewhere else in here someone said it's because it's music for musicians. While that may be the case, I don't think that's the whole answer. I'm not a musician, but LOVE Cory's musical abilities and what he puts out! As a music lover, his music really makes me wanna listen and listen some more! the band here is top notch, every episode again.
Pro drummer here....I have never seen such love and such deeeep understanding for drums by a guy like Cory. I'm absolutely floored by the talent this man has. He is so unbelievably creative and multi-talented. Could he be a film maker? My guess is YES. Is he a monster on guitar? Yes. Bass? Yes. Is he a master bandleader? Yes. Producer? Yes. Engineer? Yes. Song writer? Yes. Comedian? Yes. Philosopher? Yes. Yes yes yes...This guy is so freaking talented. I honestly don't know what he will do next but whatever the next level to his career is, he is ready. I want him to have massive success. I want him to have whatever his dreams are, to be realized. I am just so grateful that he is alive and healthy and will be around for a while. It seems like these guys who are this super talented always have some demons that end up cutting their careers and sometimes lives short and I feel truly blessed that he will be here making music for a long time!!
I'm absolutely a big fan of Corey Wong because at a time whereas the rhythm guitar player is faded for the lead guitar player. I'm a self taught rhythm guitar player and studied the greats from past to present. Corey reopens the door of HOPE for guitar pocket players like me. Thank You Corey For These Great Videos!!🏆👑🏆
"Squeezify" is GENIUS!! (Hey, I don't mean the sketch - although Koz KILLS it! - heck no, I mean Global Lemonade Access for $10/month!! Sign me up.) Keep it up, Cory!!
The MOST UNDERRATED channel on TH-cam. Cory should have at least 1 million subs if not more. Proof, that most folks can't appreciate what is contained in each of these videos. Incredible.
I love how open to joking around Dave Koz is. When I first saw him I pictured him as a super serious dude with a really heavy accent. Edit: Also Cory, please talk more about figures like J Dilla, I love hearing your perspective on artist outside of your musics usual sphere of musicians.
I've never seen or heard Nate Smith in conversation before (have heard of his drumming as I have one of his loop packages.) Man, what an intelligent, perceptive, aware, articulate and wonderful person he is. And Cory does a great job interviewing him.
Im just so grateful for this show and those interviews. So many interesting insights and lessons to be taken from them. And the production quality just keeps getting better and better- I can't beleive this isnt a show airing on TV
I saw one single concert at the Iowa city Jazz festival in 2009 before going to music college for 5 years right at the end of my senior year. The most inspirational event I have ever been to in my life. He played with Chris Potter and the Dave Holland quintet. The greatest drumming I have ever seen in my life and Chris Potter was a fucking alien god on the saxophone. The best living drummer period.
I can't handle how effen cool these are. Perfect for those of us who adore music and learning stuff. Victor Wooten episode blew me away. Truly entertaining in the best way possible. Corey Wong!
Another incredible episode! It's actually insane that content like this is available to us for free. Nate Smith might be my favorite drummer. He's just got that impeccable feel that elicits the stank face in the first 2 seconds of playing. He can put so much personality in the simplest of beats. Incredible.
Finally, the episode to host Olympia has arrived! What an absolutely incredible, special track. Very thankful to now have a video recording of its session!!
Such nicely constructed compositions and entertaining videos of them. Wynton Marsallis once said “play softer but swing(groove) louder” to drummers. That’s good advice to all musicians imho.
Olympia is one of the best songs i've heard lately. I am alone in my room and it got me giggling, dancing laughing and rewinding it all the way through!!
I wish my musical IQ was higher. I am absolutely certain there are puns / humor in some of the comedy sketches that goes over my head. Even so, I love not only the musical talent, but the also the humor and points made with the humor. The level of creativity is mind blowing... Thank you Cory and and Wongnotes!! See you all live in March '23
John Woo doves… John Woo doves… Cory, I’ll bet you fifty gallons of hand made Arnold Palmer if you create from inspiration and name a track “John Woo Doves”. Don’t be soft boiled Cory. You can do it.
some past interviews left me wanting for more, like some topics seemed really vague. not with Nate Smith, he is just soooo heavy with information (and a great conversationalist too so not like I'm listening to a lecture). would be so nice to see him as a guest again
Good LORD this is gold. They keep hitting us with gold. There is such value in what is being said, and as a music teacher, Lord knows that I’m going to be integrating some of these clips into lessons 🤘🏾
Hooray!!!! As a musician of many years I too cannot stand cymbals, in fact I attribute my hearing issues from years of standing near the drummer’s cymbals. The band now uses a drum machine with NO cymbals. If I could find a drummer like Nate, I would be SO HAPPY. Great show Cory, thank you.
This is literally my favorite show. Amazing music, funny, educational, it's a complete package. I think it's just a matter of time before this blows up. I might be right, I might be Wong :)
As an adult I don't remember ever having such a positive experience as this one: at the same time educational, tasteful and above all, fun. Kudos for Cory and all those amazing musicians. Greetings from Brazil!
Cory Wong: amazing musician, in a band with more amazing musicians, releasing original and wonderfully arranged music. Views ranging up to 100-200k views (still good). Jake Paul: It's Everyday Bro, 290m views. The world is broken. But I am sure glad it's broken with absolute legends like Cory, Vulfpeck, Wooten, and all the other many amazing musicians out there trying to keep us all afloat above the garbage! :)
Inspiring thanks ! Everybody talks about pocket-Nate nowadays. But I always had a special admiration for Nate with Dave Holland, what a cool style in a jazz setting, very original.
It’s Petar’s world, we’re just livin’ in it
Cue the dance lmao
Petar is gunna be the Thanos of the Wong Cinematic Universe
that show looked dope, is it on YT?!
That squeezify bit is a gem
Lol very on the nose
And Koz has mad acting chops!
Is that a dig at spotify or any streaming platforms?
@@kellynkarr6270 mostly spotify i guess but also other streaming platforms
Squeezter seems like a rip on Napster, not sure about the rest.
How does Cory not have 10 million subscribers? I mean seriously, the talent on show in these videos is obscene and the production quality is top notch. Damn good stuff!
Because it is, essentially, meant for musicians.
And not just any musicians, but ones who appreciate the kind of polished jazz-funk that Cory & Co. play. If you aren't interested in music as a craft, and in instrumental skill as central to that, it'll have very limited appeal for you. Even then, if you're, say, a country guitarist or classical oboist or heavy metal drummer, it may not float your boat. Personally, I'm not too crazy about it - the music strikes me as conceptually easy, although requiring great ability to perform well; and Cory is a much better musician than comedian.
because real talent is lost on most of the world that just wants to watch tiktoks
Because not everyone has the ear for this kinda music and most would rather listen to something easier to digest and because Cory isn't a supermodel.
I get that and I don't just mean these wongnotes shows I mean across the whole range of what he uploads. When you have other quirky music channels like Davey etc doing so insanely well it's just a bit weird Cory has only 160k subs.
@@CaimanReid Davey? You mean Davie504? Prolly because he plays a character on his channel and is very millennial in his sense of humour. Guess which set of demographics use TH-cam the most? Millenials. Probably that's why.. and what do most millenials listen to? Not jazz or funk in a maximum number of cases
The rate that these episodes are coming out is absolutely unsustainable. Not for Corey et al, obviously. He is an absolute legend and a top power house of production. But for me and the fact that watching all of these on repeat is going to get me fired from my job....
😂😂😂
My 12 year old son and I love your TH-cam content. Thank you so much for giving us something to connect on.
Yo is this…. a SUPERCOMMENT?!?!
@@ellisbenm You dont see this much hahaha
When Nate was talking about dynamics in jazz and how drummers help other musicians build their solo, the first thing that came to mind was Cory Henry's Solo in Lingus, how Larnell Lewis really builds it with dynamicly going harder over time.
Very good observation ❤️
outlier too man, what a synergy he demonstrate in the whole song with the band
that performance was really out of this world,,, good call
NAILED IT
Good point.
And Cory H. is so fantastic on that track, I'll admit that I'd never though of how well Larnell meshes with him.
Or, how Michael keeps the bottom solid - Michael may not win too many "best bass player" polls, but he can hold it together in the company of guys that do win polls, his note choice is first-rate, his musicality is up there with theirs, and he grins so hard his head almost falls off.
hour long programming that is infinitely more entertaining than anything on cable TV.. and it's free.. Cory Wong is a revolution
OMG I knew it ! We had Mark, now Nate. Can't wait to see Joe next !
CAN'T WAIT TO HAVE VULFPECK AND THE WONGNOTES
Vulfy and the Wong Pecks
Yessss
Kenni is absolutely nuts on flute.
Definitely. I almost prefer him on the flute than the tenor sax. He's loud on the tenor and that's great, but he's got such a great touch on the flute. But one thing's for certain - he's one badass musician and player overall.
As a drummer, could listen to Nate Smith talk and play all day.
Even those of us who aren't!
As a guitarist, so could I.
Didn't know Koz had acting chops, but I'm happy to report that I hate that CEO from the first bit with every fiber of my being! Well done, Dave!
It seems from this 'episode' that Cory also has acting chops! 😉
It never ceases to amaze me how much Nate Smith can do with such a small set
Check out JD Beck or Greg Saunier
@@xthexadvantagex yeah, i like JD Beck too. Will check out the other one though. Check out Dany Carey from Tool if you haven't already. There s a drum cam Video on TH-cam. absolutely amazing. Sergio Acedo is another one to looking for, if you prefer funk, soul and jazz. Peace
@@Schw3b3r Lots of good drummers man. I was suggesting more in the minimalist category.
That grab/choke at 15:45 🤌
He does nothing
"You fill in the gaps with your own imagination. Like, I can't execute that buddy rich thing, so im gonna get close and tie those last two beats together with something that I make up. That little something that you make up... That's what YOU sound like. It becomes your thing. When you reach the height of your technical limitations and you still push through... Whatever you playing, that's really what you sound like."
MIND BLOWN!!!! Nate Smith you just nailed me with that!!!
This also captured me, I thought: "So, your sound is how well you struggle."
@@2bitgypsy Ha Ha! Thats a another way of putting it for sure!
These videos just keep getting better. Criminal that Cory doesn’t have millions of subs.
Shhhhh! Let’s keep if for ourselves
Let him some time
@@xMTLKx Srsly. It's just a matter of time.
@@WhiskerWhippers 😁 Can relate to this, but actually don't mind to share to be honest!😉😄
Somewhere else in here someone said it's because it's music for musicians. While that may be the case, I don't think that's the whole answer. I'm not a musician, but LOVE Cory's musical abilities and what he puts out! As a music lover, his music really makes me wanna listen and listen some more! the band here is top notch, every episode again.
Pro drummer here....I have never seen such love and such deeeep understanding for drums by a guy like Cory. I'm absolutely floored by the talent this man has. He is so unbelievably creative and multi-talented. Could he be a film maker? My guess is YES. Is he a monster on guitar? Yes. Bass? Yes. Is he a master bandleader? Yes. Producer? Yes. Engineer? Yes. Song writer? Yes. Comedian? Yes. Philosopher? Yes. Yes yes yes...This guy is so freaking talented. I honestly don't know what he will do next but whatever the next level to his career is, he is ready. I want him to have massive success. I want him to have whatever his dreams are, to be realized. I am just so grateful that he is alive and healthy and will be around for a while. It seems like these guys who are this super talented always have some demons that end up cutting their careers and sometimes lives short and I feel truly blessed that he will be here making music for a long time!!
Compressix.... I almost started crying with laughter!!! 🤣😂🤣😂🤣
The squeezify section is absolutely brilliant!
The little 25/8 Sidestep break when you cut to the AirSerbia shot was *chefs kiss*
We need a full track for the 25/8 Serbian breakdown!!
Just a little side note. The lighting in this video is phenomenal. The love for music in these videos is amazing. Thank you
The audio engineering on this is absolutely incredible. Sounds like an album rather than a YT video.
Thank you Corey and Nate!!!
That guitar solo on Olympia reminded me of Welcome to Station Square song from Sonic Adventure. Good times playing that game. Great song also!
Damn I thought that exact same thing 🤣
I'm absolutely a big fan of Corey Wong because at a time whereas the rhythm guitar player is faded for the lead guitar player. I'm a self taught rhythm guitar player and studied the greats from past to present. Corey reopens the door of HOPE for guitar pocket players like me. Thank You Corey For These Great Videos!!🏆👑🏆
The percussionist at 12:52 just owning it with a shaker. Awesome 👏🏼
Seriously I need a full version of the groove at 5:00 when sunny comes in and the rest of the rhythm section. I come back here every fortnight.
"Squeezify" is GENIUS!! (Hey, I don't mean the sketch - although Koz KILLS it! - heck no, I mean Global Lemonade Access for $10/month!! Sign me up.) Keep it up, Cory!!
The MOST UNDERRATED channel on TH-cam. Cory should have at least 1 million subs if not more. Proof, that most folks can't appreciate what is contained in each of these videos. Incredible.
That is because it isn’t music or content that the millions of sheep are told to like.
How is it posible that every upload instantly becomes a masterpiece?? The quality of the productions and the music!! OMG the music…
Kenni Holmen is killing it!
Agree! That first flute solo was smoother than a baby's ass
I love how open to joking around Dave Koz is. When I first saw him I pictured him as a super serious dude with a really heavy accent.
Edit: Also Cory, please talk more about figures like J Dilla, I love hearing your perspective on artist outside of your musics usual sphere of musicians.
I've never seen or heard Nate Smith in conversation before (have heard of his drumming as I have one of his loop packages.) Man, what an intelligent, perceptive, aware, articulate and wonderful person he is. And Cory does a great job interviewing him.
thank you so much for this content that brings Hope in humanity. Squeezify won't have our souls.
I found the "your tone is when you reach the limit of your capabilities and fill in the gaps"-bit really insightful!
💯 But I didn't know that Nate had any limit to his capabilities ;)
Congrats 🎉🎉🎉 Cory , this was a great interview with Nate , I encourage you to keep up the amazing work kind regards Mr Worrell Robinson from London
Been waiting for Nate Smith for a while! Now we want a Petar interview!
This is gold. Extreme musicality, humor, self-confidence and willingness to deliver.
The last two guest (Nate and Victor) interviews has been brilliant. I really feel spoken to helped to push ahead in my journey as a musician.
Im just so grateful for this show and those interviews. So many interesting insights and lessons to be taken from them. And the production quality just keeps getting better and better- I can't beleive this isnt a show airing on TV
i simply love Nate Smith
LOL! The world lost a great actor when Koz discovered the sax. 😂
So glad to hear Nate talking about the three piece drum kit, it's so nice conceptually and sonically
You can tell good drummers from just a second of playing, and it can be the simplest thing. Nate rocks the hell out of everything he plays.
I love that Wongnotes Extended Universe that is happening this season
The skits are really funny, but then the interviews are really cool. Love this show!
I saw one single concert at the Iowa city Jazz festival in 2009 before going to music college for 5 years right at the end of my senior year. The most inspirational event I have ever been to in my life. He played with Chris Potter and the Dave Holland quintet. The greatest drumming I have ever seen in my life and Chris Potter was a fucking alien god on the saxophone. The best living drummer period.
7:50 that snare is giving me LIFE! Ungghhh!
Cory Wong and the Wong Notes are an American treasure and we need to protect them at all costs.
I have to say that the squizzify ad just reveals a new dimension of your creativity.... It's lovely, I'll employ it in my teaching of argumentation!
I can't handle how effen cool these are. Perfect for those of us who adore music and learning stuff. Victor Wooten episode blew me away. Truly entertaining in the best way possible. Corey Wong!
Cory has such showmanship. Truly a great and captivating performer. I really dig this guy and what he has going. Noice.
"Excessively British Riffs" resulted in spat out coffee, so thanks for that 🤣
The talent and musicianship in these productions is just beyond - but on top of this Cory is also a natural born entertainer 💪💪
best thing on the internet. no cap
Another incredible episode! It's actually insane that content like this is available to us for free. Nate Smith might be my favorite drummer. He's just got that impeccable feel that elicits the stank face in the first 2 seconds of playing. He can put so much personality in the simplest of beats. Incredible.
Cory is a beautiful creative mind and a light in a musician's path 💛💜💚
Finally, the episode to host Olympia has arrived! What an absolutely incredible, special track. Very thankful to now have a video recording of its session!!
That Olympia is the jam....gives me confidence that the world is gonna be alright. Many thanks.
Such nicely constructed compositions and entertaining videos of them. Wynton Marsallis once said “play softer but swing(groove) louder” to drummers. That’s good advice to all musicians imho.
Talk about gettin transported to another place and time. Damn Cory 😍
Brilliant minds!
But I miss Petar’s candid grown-up kid vibe.
You’ve got to Petarize that show, Cory :-)
That interview with Nate is pure gold!!! Thank you so much for that!
Ooooooffffffff, holy flute!
Also….. Nate. Damn.
This is just too much. Cory out here blessing the world with musical wisdom and beautiful sounds of funk.
I wasn't expected this wonderful interview. This interview should really be mentioned in the title! ;)
awesome talk with Nate
Olympia is one of the best songs i've heard lately. I am alone in my room and it got me giggling, dancing laughing and rewinding it all the way through!!
"The Wong cinematic universe" 😆
10/10 would watch tho.
These are great! Commenting for algorithm and wider audience.
Nate's snare.... My God. Need it.
Wow this drummer phenominal!
Nate, we love you dude!! You are unique.
Dang, love the whole show but the convo between Cory and Nate contains so much valuable info. Thanks a lot Cory and co
The sketch in the beginning is brilliant 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
justice must be done : when the bass kicks in ---> grooviest thing i've ever heard !
"Olympia" was absolutely beautiful.
This is the most refreshing thing i've seen all year. So sick
I wish my musical IQ was higher. I am absolutely certain there are puns / humor in some of the comedy sketches that goes over my head. Even so, I love not only the musical talent, but the also the humor and points made with the humor. The level of creativity is mind blowing... Thank you Cory and and Wongnotes!! See you all live in March '23
Cory Wong we really need to see your ukulele life movie as soon as possible !!
John Woo doves… John Woo doves…
Cory, I’ll bet you fifty gallons of hand made Arnold Palmer if you create from inspiration and name a track “John Woo Doves”.
Don’t be soft boiled Cory. You can do it.
This is a great show format. It needs to be on adult swim. I am patiently waiting fot the cory wong movie.👍🏼
Great interview and video! Nate Smith is so generous with his knowledge here.
some past interviews left me wanting for more, like some topics seemed really vague. not with Nate Smith, he is just soooo heavy with information (and a great conversationalist too so not like I'm listening to a lecture). would be so nice to see him as a guest again
Why is the sound SO. CRISPY.
Good LORD this is gold. They keep hitting us with gold. There is such value in what is being said, and as a music teacher, Lord knows that I’m going to be integrating some of these clips into lessons 🤘🏾
Hooray!!!! As a musician of many years I too cannot stand cymbals, in fact I attribute my hearing issues from years of standing near the drummer’s cymbals. The band now uses a drum machine with NO cymbals. If I could find a drummer like Nate, I would be SO HAPPY. Great show Cory, thank you.
This is literally my favorite show. Amazing music, funny, educational, it's a complete package. I think it's just a matter of time before this blows up. I might be right, I might be Wong :)
That live band sounded so good. Whoever recorded and mixed this is a legend.
Well… John Fields is indeed a legend.
The interview is great. Cory and Nate have interesting chemistry
Cory's guitar on Olympia blew me away. inspires me to play more
Biting into the lemon (with a crunch).. am I watching a Tim and Eric sketch?
They blow my mind. Every time.
Cory you rock ! your going places bro defiantly going places..
The excellence of Cory and The Wongnotes is supreme. Thanks guys!!!!. It is always a pleasure to enjoy your shows.
Olympia kicks in with heavy st denis vibes. Pretty sure mr Hargrove is jamming to this tune up there
As an adult I don't remember ever having such a positive experience as this one: at the same time educational, tasteful and above all, fun. Kudos for Cory and all those amazing musicians. Greetings from Brazil!
this is like a music broadcast?? coolest shit ive ever seen!! will be coming back to hear more!!
The number 251-3625 was such an unnecessary detail. I love it!
Cory Wong: amazing musician, in a band with more amazing musicians, releasing original and wonderfully arranged music. Views ranging up to 100-200k views (still good).
Jake Paul: It's Everyday Bro, 290m views.
The world is broken. But I am sure glad it's broken with absolute legends like Cory, Vulfpeck, Wooten, and all the other many amazing musicians out there trying to keep us all afloat above the garbage! :)
Jake, who?
Inspiring thanks ! Everybody talks about pocket-Nate nowadays. But I always had a special admiration for Nate with Dave Holland, what a cool style in a jazz setting, very original.
"Payyou in exposure" I LOST IT LOL