My GOODNESS what a fat groove. That drummer and bass player have a clock that Rolex even looses time to!!!! I am totally blown away by this jam! Thanks for posting.
I still find myself coming back to this track multiple times each year. The original is such an underrated funky track that isn't talked about enough and it was such a WONDERFUL surprise getting a cover of it in a unique style. Every single one of them brings their A-game. All incredibly talented and the final result is one of the best covers I have ever had the pleasure of hearing. LOVE this one!
It's awesome that funky groove has spread all over the world and as a result we receive a gift such as this Funky, Super clean Groove. I especially love the addition of the traditional Japanese instrument!! Tokyo Groove Jyoshi is living proof that funky soul will always live on.
Totally agree about the original being underrated. I don't people appreciate how hard it is to play Francis Rocco Prestia's bass line, the way he plays it (with the finger muting) at the speed he plays it. Makes it hard for a band to cover for live shows - e.g. weddings. Believe me, my band took a crack at it. As bassist, I was the limiting factor.
I bow to the eternal deities of music for letting me be on the planet long enough to find and take joy from the talents of these amazing ladies! I partied my way through 70s funk and loved it. who knew that it would come back from the great beyond?
These people are OFF THE HOOK. Everyone is awesome (including prod crew) and the level of coordination and tightness is insane. All the choruses are high energy and precise. The addition of the shamisen for "local color" is damn brilliant. A great, cheeky nod to a funk classic. Also, a nod to my fellow commenters for being mostly classy ;-)
.........you sure got quite a grandma........and i am positive her soul is now resting in peace. Amen!! I wish i had a grandma like yours. Love this group!!
"What Is Hip" has been one of my favorite songs since I was a teenager and the late Rocco Prestia is one of my bass player idols; one of my prized possessions is a T-shirt with the first page of the "What Is Hip" score on it that Rocco autographed. What I'm saying is that I take "What Is Hip" seriously -- and I gotta say, this is the COOLEST EVER cover of it that I've come across! Amazing job, ladies!
The whole group is awesome.. they could have opened up the Olympics.. i like the fusion of japanese music, specifically the koto with Jazz/pop/funk great job girls!
I know exactly what you mean. I first got turned onto the Japanese improvisation of jazz 'n funk by the Seatbelts (who performed "The Real Folk Blues" in the Cowboy Bebop anime) and loved the mix and inescapable sentiments of several cultures coming together for a kickass sound. The addition of the electrified shamisen instrument in this version is literally "off the hook". These musicians were performing in another stratosphere when they cut this.
It's awesome that funky groove has spread all over the world and as a result we receive a gift such as this Funky, Super clean Groove. And because of that, it's got me picking up my old bass and working to lay it down. I especially love the addition of the traditional Japanese instrument!! Tokyo Groove Jyoshi is living proof that funky soul will always live on.
I have never been so impressed with an all female Asian band covering "The Great Tower Of Power"'s What is Hip! There is a God and he is a personal friend of Emilio Castillo! I love this!!!
Wiley price.Environmental protection agency had to put up a special investigation unit to monitor that stank ass funk Tower of power is the greatest but those girls kicked ass
Holy Shit!!! Any musician can appreciate this and will love every second of it! And as a red blooded man I can’t ignore how hot this combination of beauty and talent really is!!! 😌❤️❤️❤️
These ladies are amazing I love how they combine jazz and rock with their own style I'm a drummer myself and the lady drummer is truly amazing one of the best I've seen
She’s got nice hands for sure.. I gotta listen to this again on something other than my phone though to really hear her. Sounds a little light in the mix to me. Everyone else brought the work though!
@@blacjazzz Yes ! Only thing I would complain about her & everybody else is sounding light ! It should be heavier ...but they are ladies ...so .I am a Japanese woman as well ! Lol. But I do appreciate their work here !
The musicianship is superlative!! The arrangements exciting & fresh. But what I love the most?? U folks are just having so much fun!! Thank you, thank you. And PLEASE don't stop. You're fabulous
PLEASE stop these rude comments. These young ladies are incredible musicians. We also loved the way the traditional Kyoto was incorporated into modern music. Brilliant!
Я слушал эту композицию на разных музыкальных платформах около 20 раз, включая различные реакции других музыкантов. Буду слушать ещё. В этом произведении есть всё: молодость, энергия, темп, ритм, слаженность и высокий профессионализм каждого исполнителя. Эти девушки такие красивые и талантливые! 🤗😍🥰🎉
Well.... this just kicks ass and takes names, doesn't it? All 4 of 'em... these ladies are total badasses when it comes to holding down a groove. Wow... just blown away after an initial viewing. Outstanding musicianship across the board.
I found this across my TH-cam feed after wanting to listen to Tower of Power and I'll be got damn!!! This is amazing... The bass player is going off!!!! Kudos!!! This is simply Bliss!!!!!
That’s true musicianship. The swing and timing is perfect for the groove and doesn’t sound mechanical like most players nowadays. That drummer is sick you people have no idea
I agree with you except the condescending assumption that you are alone in your appreciation of their talent; many people listening are having similar responses.
No wonder this is good. These are largely session musicians . The use of Samisen here is terrific Sounds great. This sounds more like jamming improvisationally than a recorded song. Very nice.
So she could slap you around and play you? There are many very talented, very hot female bassplayers. Like Anna Sentina for instance. Rather than wishing i was a bass, i would wish for one of them or some other beautiful talented girl like that to be my girlfriend. But to each his own i guess. She is a beauty.
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THANKS FOR THE PERSON WHO DID THE FINAL MIXING LETTING THE BASS SHINE!! NORMALLY BASSES ARE SO MUTED IN MUSIC IN GENERAL.
I think she meant Japanese - LOL
@@webgputhe bassist really stands out on this. I love the bass guitar in this funky number. It kills.
I just want a poster of the bass player
EXCELLENT rendition of the Tower of Power hit!!! These ladies are definitely worth paying to see.
this blew my mind, breathtaking musicianship, especially bass
All
And the keyboards-
Yeah, she lock the bank
Hey lay off i saw her 1st! Lol
#iluvjuna
Japan has been on to us for a long time now... love these gals, especially that bass player and her awesome 'bass face' !
My GOODNESS what a fat groove. That drummer and bass player have a clock that Rolex even looses time to!!!! I am totally blown away by this jam! Thanks for posting.
Classic man of culture comment
Lolex, Lolex...
'loses' you git.
I still find myself coming back to this track multiple times each year. The original is such an underrated funky track that isn't talked about enough and it was such a WONDERFUL surprise getting a cover of it in a unique style. Every single one of them brings their A-game. All incredibly talented and the final result is one of the best covers I have ever had the pleasure of hearing. LOVE this one!
It's awesome that funky groove has spread all over the world and as a result we receive a gift such as this Funky, Super clean Groove.
I especially love the addition of the traditional Japanese instrument!!
Tokyo Groove Jyoshi is living proof that funky soul will always live on.
Totally agree about the original being underrated. I don't people appreciate how hard it is to play Francis Rocco Prestia's bass line, the way he plays it (with the finger muting) at the speed he plays it. Makes it hard for a band to cover for live shows - e.g. weddings. Believe me, my band took a crack at it. As bassist, I was the limiting factor.
Everyone talking about the bass, and fair enough, it’s a bass channel. Yes, and that drum solo was sick.
GOD DAMN MAN. LET THEM MAKE IT. THEY ARE PROBABLY ALMOST AS GOOD AS YOUR BAND...IJS
Er body playing fa sho' son! No joke intended, that are wearing those axes out!
It doesn't hurt that the bass player, Juna Serita, is ridiculously hot, on top of playing like that. But yeah, they're all impressive.
Aside from the sweet and groovy solo, that drummer lays down a nasty pocket, especially during all the little bridges.
That Japanese banjo is pretty amazing as well.
Man, what a great chart! Juna tore it up on bass, and Yuriko's drum solo was spot-on. Emi put the "fun" in funky, and Shinobu is a virtuoso.
Came for the thumbnail, stayed for the incredible talent. These girls have got it all going on here, the groove is phenomenal. Wonderful stuff.
I bow to the eternal deities of music for letting me be on the planet long enough to find and take joy from the talents of these amazing ladies! I partied my way through 70s funk and loved it. who knew that it would come back from the great beyond?
These people are OFF THE HOOK. Everyone is awesome (including prod crew) and the level of coordination and tightness is insane. All the choruses are high energy and precise. The addition of the shamisen for "local color" is damn brilliant. A great, cheeky nod to a funk classic. Also, a nod to my fellow commenters for being mostly classy ;-)
The sound mixing is outstanding. No one instrument drowns out the other.
My ex said he played in the pocket drums not to outshine. Ahh xoxoxoyou get i
t :)
@Enoch Maximo
@Imran Alec
Scammers!! Get a virus as well.
That's because this is NOT a live mix. It is a studio mix they're playing in sync with live, unplugged. Notice nothing is plugged in.
@@stevebeck3164
In this day and age they could be using wireless transmitters but I don't see them wearing wireless "in-ear" monitors.
But how does she pick those strings with a windshield ice scraper
My grandmother once told me: "You can't go wrong with four hot Japanese chicks playing funk music." RIP, Grandma.
My grandmother used to say the same thing.
Must be a granny thing, mine often said this.
My grannies x 2 rose from their graves when they heard this. Reminded them of Khruangbin, they said, but perhaps the other way round. Refreshing...
The bass player is from Thailand but don’t matter the Asian funk lives on
.........you sure got quite a grandma........and i am positive her soul is now resting in peace. Amen!! I wish i had a grandma like yours. Love this group!!
WOW!!! Are you kidding me? I love it when they all smile! Who wouldn't have fun playing like that!!
Funk bass, 70's Hammond style keys, jazz drums and a friggin' shamisen playing in a country/blues style!? Yes please.
zAp dont forget the boob
the shamisen sort of steals the show imo, just such a cool sound for this style/genre
😂
@@enaidealukal9203 I think they want to infuse it with Japanese style
I don't know the drum player the electric whatever got me too hello they definitely jamming
Damn, how do you factor in a traditional Japanese string instrument to carry the melody? Awesome.
treat it like lead
@@paladro xd
You might also enjoy Wagakki band, for instance, Homura + Amatsuki no Ito. I can tell anybody it will blow you away. Lol
I thought that was a great twist too.
That blew my mind too knowing how far back that instrument goes back in the Japanese culture! 👍🏾
Not sure how the TH-cam algorithm works but was sure surprised when I clicked on the video. These girls are unbelievable. Excellent performance!
No shit I ran up on this landmine willingly. What a great ride. These are fuck8ng bad ass
i saw boobs on the thumbnail and yolo clicked. but this is much more than boobs. its like "boobs +"
That bass line was wild! I can't even imagine slap and plucking on that level.
"What Is Hip" has been one of my favorite songs since I was a teenager and the late Rocco Prestia is one of my bass player idols; one of my prized possessions is a T-shirt with the first page of the "What Is Hip" score on it that Rocco autographed. What I'm saying is that I take "What Is Hip" seriously -- and I gotta say, this is the COOLEST EVER cover of it that I've come across! Amazing job, ladies!
Richard, I've got that shirt also! I still wear it once in a while. No Rocco signature though. 😟
That’s the best rendition of that song since I’ve heard the original. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
This is sick! What a cool sound. Funky funky funky! And the bass is out of this orbit..!
True about the bassist!
this is only a cover! this piece is from "Tower of Power" together with a bass-line.
@@pashan.874 Yes, I know. I have been listening to TOP for a few years now.
Doesn't hurt she's total fox, and could kick any one of our asses. I'm all in
Sick? I think it's outstanding!
The showwomanship, the sound, the mixing, just fantastic.
The whole group is awesome.. they could have opened up the Olympics.. i like the fusion of japanese music, specifically the koto with Jazz/pop/funk great job girls!
Not a koto, a shamisen
I know exactly what you mean. I first got turned onto the Japanese improvisation of jazz 'n funk by the Seatbelts (who performed "The Real Folk Blues" in the Cowboy Bebop anime) and loved the mix and inescapable sentiments of several cultures coming together for a kickass sound.
The addition of the electrified shamisen instrument in this version is literally "off the hook".
These musicians were performing in another stratosphere when they cut this.
"Are you Serious?// They are all AMAZING!!!!!
That's one hell of a plectrum.
That's what she said!
It's awesome that funky groove has spread all over the world and as a result we receive a gift such as this Funky, Super clean Groove. And because of that, it's got me picking up my old bass and working to lay it down.
I especially love the addition of the traditional Japanese instrument!!
Tokyo Groove Jyoshi is living proof that funky soul will always live on.
Old soldier , army days in the seventies when Tower of Power came out I feel good thank you ladies you nailed it . Numbed with excitement !
the shamisen do be hitting different tho :0
I have never been so impressed with an all female Asian band covering "The Great Tower Of Power"'s What is Hip!
There is a God and he is a personal friend of Emilio Castillo! I love this!!!
If there is no other proof, human creativity implies that there MUST BE a God!!
[ By whatever definition you see as 'God'. ]
Wiley price.Environmental protection agency had to put up a special investigation unit to monitor that stank ass funk Tower of power is the greatest but those girls kicked ass
These girls are absolutely majestic!
That bass player, man can she jam. Also she’s quite lovely. They’re all talented.
@Stig Weard Understatement is right!
She is HELLA FINE!
This made me smile. The talent and the tightness of their performance. And that they are having fun!
Still not sure WHAT is hip, but no doubt about WHO is hip: these 4 talented ladies!
Look up Tower of power
@@Landyachtz471 TKS. I know it's a cover of ToP hit.
That bass line is so exciting. All of you are technically excellent and inspiring.
They are all amazing musicians, but the drummer has some serious funky/jazzy chops. It's like watching an Asian Ginger Baker, amazing groove!!
too right she's amazing
Yes, Great Band.
Great Rhythm Section.
Yuriko 🙏 ♥️...
It appears I have stumbled into the good part of TH-cam.
Riiiiight!😆
Really good music
Great comment! This is outasite...
Turns out a lot of the good part of TH-cam is from Japan these days. And it's full of music. :D
That's a matter of perspective
Favorite song by my favorite funk band. Now I have a new favorite version. I am in awe of these women’s soul and musicianship.
So beautiful to hear the power of a bass guitar. So often overlooked as a vital part of a band.
Holy Shit!!! Any musician can appreciate this and will love every second of it! And as a red blooded man I can’t ignore how hot this combination of beauty and talent really is!!! 😌❤️❤️❤️
Ulfhedinn Norsk right on
You’ve Hit the Proverbial nail on the head 🔨
Tru dat man.😁
The groove is in the heart - yes.
Electricity to the keyboards - no.
I really like the FRP finger 16ths done as double thumbing - that was awesome!
Keyboards are wireless duh
@@dielaughing73 :) that's it! Wireless power supply too, I guess. What a modern technological age we live in.
@@zzzyzzzyzzzyxxx It's powered by nuclear wessels.
I love the bassist she is amazing.
I’m in love with the Bass Player!!!😍
Move over, so I am, and I have been for a few years now
Good Grief! Gorgeous and has groove like no other??!! Bass line was killing it with an awesome band next to her!
The drummer has no empty pockets and the bass is sick! Love 'em!!!!
Holy SH!T! I ran across this accidentally and What is Hip is one of my favorite tracks but this cover? DAYYUM!
These ladies are amazing I love how they combine jazz and rock with their own style I'm a drummer myself and the lady drummer is truly amazing one of the best I've seen
The drummer is spot on, "In the Pocket"!
Don't know about that ... lol . You are obviously mesmerized by the smell in the room.
She’s got nice hands for sure.. I gotta listen to this again on something other than my phone though to really hear her. Sounds a little light in the mix to me. Everyone else brought the work though!
@@blacjazzz Yes ! Only thing I would complain about her & everybody else is sounding light ! It should be heavier ...but they are ladies ...so .I am a Japanese woman as well ! Lol. But I do appreciate their work here !
Best tower of power cover I've heard! What is hip? You are my dears!
I admit it, Rifki! But I am so glad that I listened because these ladies bring hot, saucy funk!! Respect, ladies! You did very well. Thank you!
L’utilisation du shamisen est une trouvaille excellente ! Bravo les filles ! Vous êtes formidables.
This is the quality content I'm looking for on TH-cam
These ladies are incredible and impeccable musicians. I think I'm in love with the bassist😍
they were session musicians , that usually means good.
Juna is killing it on bass! 🔥
They all great very attractive anybody kno much bout them
The musicianship is superlative!! The arrangements exciting & fresh. But what I love the most?? U folks are just having so much fun!! Thank you, thank you. And PLEASE don't stop. You're fabulous
Not gonna lie: I came for the TT's, but stayed for the awesome music!
Hahaha confess
Everybody came here for boobs and eventually we found out that boobs and groove can support each other.
in the end, that's funky Juna Serita - she's not just pretty, but for sure of the best funk bass players worldwide easily
Of course! Same! But the point is, we stayed for that groove. They're fantastic!!!
Serita-san is pretty as a picture, for sure, but them BASS SKILLZ. Dang!
This had the potential to be just weird, but...how good is this! Got a huge grin watching this. Brilliant groove.
PLEASE stop these rude comments. These young ladies are incredible musicians. We also loved the way the traditional Kyoto was incorporated into modern music. Brilliant!
the Best for me.. i love you guys
Chill dude. she is selling the whole package. A true professional. We love this for the visuals as well as the kickass sound
@@YinFuBG I can agree with that. There were just some rude comments that were not good though.
I am amazed! I want to hear more from this group. That groove is so funky you can smell it (Coined by Buddy Guy)!
Thank you Lord Almighty for Asian culture and letting me watch this talented group of artist cover one of my favorite songs! Well done ladies!!!!
I'm sure he's listening (erm)
Incredible. I can't get enough of this Funk. My new favorite band.
also respect for the video editing and recording engineer and overall production.
Came For The Bass, Stayed For The Band...Top Class
Я слушал эту композицию на разных музыкальных платформах около 20 раз, включая различные реакции других музыкантов. Буду слушать ещё. В этом произведении есть всё: молодость, энергия, темп, ритм, слаженность и высокий профессионализм каждого исполнителя. Эти девушки такие красивые и талантливые! 🤗😍🥰🎉
I like, Larry Graham would be proud of the bass player. The whole band is tight.
Stanley Clarke woulda been proud of that slap n snap
Yuriko, damn girl you got da funk goin’ down! Solid, solid, solid.
I love listening to your music, my favorite is the drummer she has a perfect timing well done
The woman playing her native strings is out of this world. Thanks.
Well.... this just kicks ass and takes names, doesn't it? All 4 of 'em... these ladies are total badasses when it comes to holding down a groove. Wow... just blown away after an initial viewing. Outstanding musicianship across the board.
The song is awesome, but the bass is out of this world!
you mean the bass player :-)
@@eSzeSvid why not both?
The bass is out of tits world!!
Are they real😳😍👍👏👏👏👏
I found this across my TH-cam feed after wanting to listen to Tower of Power and I'll be got damn!!! This is amazing... The bass player is going off!!!! Kudos!!! This is simply Bliss!!!!!
Bass player so good ❤
Not many drummers can sit in a grove like this young lady ...... in the pocket....awesome drummer, great band
Her playing under the shamisan solo was just so damn smooth, my favorite player in the mix.
I was thinking the same. So relaxed and dead solid in the groove
That’s true musicianship. The swing and timing is perfect for the groove and doesn’t sound mechanical like most players nowadays. That drummer is sick you people have no idea
You are not wrong.
The drummer is sick? No, I had no idea. What does she have?
@@davidhall8874 apparently I've no idea sorry.
I agree with you except the condescending assumption that you are alone in your appreciation of their talent; many people listening are having similar responses.
@David Hall The boogey woogey flu!
FINALLY! I get an answer to the question: "What is Hip!?" These girls are BAD ASS and killed it. I was thoroughly entertained!
These girls ROCK it....
This group was inserted on my youtube play list, took a chance and listened to them...I'm impressed....!🎵🎶✌🎵🎶🎵🎵
when the packaging doesn't lie, and it's not just sizzle, but incredible steak! They smoke!!!!!!
Ian Blei I would gladly eat that steak without A1 sauce! It needs no dressing up!
Raw
Lots of Japanese bands like this back in the day.
Good to see the groove live on
No wonder this is good.
These are largely session musicians .
The use of Samisen here is terrific
Sounds great.
This sounds more like jamming improvisationally than a recorded song.
Very nice.
The bass player is badass, for real. The girl's got some skills.
And a gorgeous bass! That ornamentation! Love it. Tasteful grooves on a tasteful axe.
All I could do was smile, very cool stuff. Something seriously hot about this jam.
Amazing musicians!! The drummer is on another level...
Uber sexy and TALENTED bassist Juna Serita. The reason.
what an awesome performance
What an amazing jam. Interesting with the shamisen along with the western music. My fellow bass player is funking it up on that bass .I'm jealous!
The funk is strong with these ladies.
😄😄
Yeah.. we are all clicking this video for the same reason!
The Slapp of course 👍
and we all watched til the end for the same reason. ;)
slap power, of course!! O.O
hahaha
I thought "noo I'm not going to click just because of _them_ "
Then I saw the channel's name and I read "groove" and I clicked
So, that's accurate
We are the world
Endless respect for these musicians.
Play this whenever you're feeling down, and just move with the groove. You'll be feeling better by the end of the first chorus.
This is the first time I have ever wished I was a bass guitar.
She workin that neck. Lol
😂
That's some heavy words to say.
It's the first time I wish i was a bass guitar!
So she could slap you around and play you? There are many very talented, very hot female bassplayers. Like Anna Sentina for instance. Rather than wishing i was a bass, i would wish for one of them or some other beautiful talented girl like that to be my girlfriend. But to each his own i guess. She is a beauty.
ok I was just blown away by this
everyone is a great musician, bass is awesome but the rest of the girls are on par with her!
Bass is a monster!!! Drummer is loose and funky. Damn. These ladies are legit
I didn’t know I needed this in my life until now. Thanks, TH-cam algorithm!
I'm a fan of the bass player she's my favorite.
Because of her boobs?
Shes mine
@@lamboi8537 what else?
You and everyone else here in the comment section
@@ripztubig4457 That drummer is ripping it up as well!
The bass player is crushing it! The whole group kills it! Much love for the ladies.
I think so too.
Four fantastic musicians!!!!! I never tire of this
Dope groove! Love the jazz fusion and the japanese traditional sound. Again.... dope, ladies!
Bass is thrilling! Gorgeous tune!
That was extremely hip. Fantastic job girls.
Bass player is really good but I prefer the finger technique. It makes for cleaner 16th notes on the runs. JMO!
Absolutely mesmerizing! Thank you TH-cam for bringing me here
Now I've heard everything...Slap Shamisen...That was MAD COOL
Holy my goodness. Everybody wants to groove this hard. Solid love.
These ladies are at the top of game.
I especially love how Shinobu's ancient shamisen contrasts so effortlessly with the other instruments.
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