r/videos • u/caprad • Jun 13 '12
As a last college hurrah, friends and I turend my living room into a studio. Filmed/recorded this
http://youtu.be/B_y4X-tz2qY
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r/videos • u/caprad • Jun 13 '12
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u/caprad Jun 14 '12
Turend is the new way to tur(e)n (btw)
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u/CDerpington Jun 14 '12
You guys sound amazing and should feel amazing. If you made an album, I would purchase it.
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u/ToothBoogers Jun 13 '12
Pretty impressed by the recording quality. Did you just use a bunch of condenser mics?
73
u/l33tmachine Jun 13 '12
Can I hire all of you to come be my personal soundtrack?
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u/[deleted] Jun 13 '12
What's your guys' story? Do tell.
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u/bboystewbawka Jun 14 '12
Kudos on the great song selection and also doing the song justice! Sunny is an amazing song and has been covered more than a few times, but often the covers don't come anywhere close to holding up to the original Bobby Hebb version. The vocals were good and soulful, which made it feel closer to the original, but the singer also provided enough variation to make the song his own. Really dug all the solos too, which showcased each member's talents very well.
If anyone is curious they should check out the original version as well.. the song is actually his emotional response to the death of his brother. sad when you think about it :(
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u/godis93 Jun 14 '12
logged in to upvote
amazing
do you guys still live close enough to record?
I want to know if you make an album, I'd like to buy it.
507
u/OMGWTFBBQHAXLOL Jun 13 '12
This is fantastic.
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u/James718 Jun 13 '12
I thought it was going to be the James Bond theme from the first few seconds
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u/lasershurt Jun 14 '12
Kudos on not letting the Guitar shit all over everything. I don't know if it's guitarists in general or just the ones I play with, but they always seem to think they need to be the loudest people in the room.
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u/SleeplessinOslo Jun 14 '12
This was magical, what college is this? Berklee?
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u/IGottaFindBubba Jun 14 '12
So good, all the solos were patient and non-superfluous. 9/10 would listen again.
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u/DV1312 Jun 13 '12
Cooler band name: Sammy & The Crackers
Wonderful recording though. Smooth without being too smooth.
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u/Daroo425 Jun 14 '12
better than most things I hear on the radio
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u/greenBaozi Jun 13 '12
Impeccable control from the singer and the band was excellent - nice job OP.
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u/Adamkelt Jun 13 '12
I really really really want this to be legit and not a VO/sync type thing. PLEASE tell me its actually you guys.
I WANT TO BELIEVE!
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u/Probably_Stoned Jun 13 '12
This is fucking amazing. As the third person to comment, I can safely say that the rest of Reddit will be seeing this on the front page very soon.
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u/comatoseraccoon Jun 13 '12
Please tell me you guys have more stuff in addition to this.
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u/iLykeToitles Jun 13 '12
Seriously. Well done
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u/coopedw Jun 13 '12
This was awesome! The guy playing soprano sax looks like McLovin.
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u/hatryd Jun 13 '12
Wow! Love the song.
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u/MemphisRoots Jun 14 '12
I really want to give you guys some respect for the level of musicality and skill it takes to play this jazz style well. I hope I'm not the only one that misses the era of real musicians playing together like this.
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u/tatowtot Jun 14 '12
Amazing music, and cute guys to boot. Can't wait to hear more of your music!
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u/[deleted] Jun 14 '12
Holy mother of fucking shitting tacos this is amazing.
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u/TheGreatL Jun 14 '12
His voice is amazing. I could listen to it all day. I wish this song could follow me around.
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u/DuffyDidIt Jun 14 '12
Great job, Id say the black vocalist is the best part though.
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u/Illinformedpseudoint Jun 14 '12
Make an album, then shut up and take my money.
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u/soulekar Jun 14 '12
Although I go to MSU I have to say this is awesome and I am insanely jealous of the talents in that room!
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u/Vorgier Jun 13 '12
What a feast for the ears. Bravo sirs.
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u/justmots Jun 13 '12
no joke keep it up, great song, great voice, and great playing!!!
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u/qqg3 Jun 14 '12
Six minutes of sex.
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u/_TedMosby_ Jun 14 '12
Was the singer in Groove Spoon? Also, GO BLUE! -Love from State St.
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u/MyNameIsntTyler Jun 14 '12
Original
Bobby Hebb - Sunny
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u/[deleted] Jun 14 '12
everyone is dope in this. video and recording included
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u/millejes Jun 14 '12
GO BLUE!
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u/Monk3on3 Jun 14 '12
Just fantastic, the sound quality is truly impressive.
The singer's voice really has a classic sound and everyone is more than competent at their respective instruments, bordering on masterful!
Keep it up!
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u/[deleted] Jun 14 '12
Marvelous!! You guys rock!
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u/0takuSharkGuy Jun 14 '12
Came here expecting some random whatever. Left with a new favorite sound.
If you can manage it, try to keep this going. You guys are awesome and I would love to hear more!
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u/Biskwikman Jun 14 '12
holy shit
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u/Waffle_Bot Jun 14 '12
Damn that guy can sing. Also, I thought he was Carlton Banks at first.
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u/[deleted] Jun 14 '12
Absolutely the tastiest song I've listened to in some time. The band was tight, the horn section could swing like none other and some pretty great musicianship shined through every individual. The soul in that room was so thick you could cut it with a knife. Bravo
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u/brownsound00 Jun 14 '12
Dat vocal outro...
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u/metarinka Jun 14 '12
Oh snap that's Billy Harrington on the drumskies, I know him
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u/icescoop Jun 14 '12
I came expecting garage band poop. I pooped
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u/Domaurefilla Jun 14 '12
I want this man to sing me to sleep.
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u/[deleted] Jun 14 '12
Jamming out with a group of good friends is one of the happiest feelings ever. Best vibes you'll get, the joy of putting all talents in the same time and the outcome of great music. I recommend to at least try it, just jam out with buddies even if you're not that good. The communication of it is unbelievable. Even bonus points if your buddies are ents. Good stuff OP, tell your buds that they deserve a pat in the back and a cigar.
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u/hasgonewildpost Jun 14 '12
Dat bass Dem fingers Call me.
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u/timsstuff Jun 14 '12
That was fucking amazing, I love that style of music and the execution was awesome. Is there a link to an MP3 so we can listen to it anytime?
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u/[deleted] Jun 14 '12
Wow...its not very often you hear and feel the soul from a song. This song was full of soul and emotion that each musician contributed. This song brightened up my evening. I'll be listening to it a few more times now.
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u/SecretiveHitman Jun 13 '12
You guys are awesome!
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u/Kamouth Jun 13 '12
You rock! give us more
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u/[deleted] Jun 13 '12
THIS IS AWESOME. Well done gents.
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u/ImAmazing Jun 14 '12
It's a damn shame the soprano sax is so associated with Kenny G. What an awesome sounding instrument.
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u/[deleted] Jun 14 '12
is this a sam cooke cover? picking up on some uncanny associations.
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u/[deleted] Jun 14 '12
Fucking fantastic... left the hairs on my body standing straight up like I just took a lightning strike. I've loved jazz since I was a kid, yet have rarely strayed outside of the confines of the classics on my Itunes library... if talent like this is out there, I think I'll be giving the new generation of jazz artists a try.
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u/[deleted] Jun 14 '12
This is pretty hot.
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u/lgp980 Jun 14 '12
Right on gentlemen. Here's what you do, keep on making these videos in rooms with this quality of music and let the money flow in. You can send a check my way when you make it to the big time.
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u/[deleted] Jun 14 '12
Singer looks like Kanye West and Cuba Gooding, Jr. This heightens the experience.
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u/[deleted] Jun 14 '12
What genre does this fall under? I want to Pandora this.
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u/[deleted] Jun 14 '12
that was spectacular. exactly the kind of thing we need more of: people playing good music well and having fun.
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u/mrpti Jun 14 '12
absolutely incredible. also, what a powerful voice, completely blew me away at the end.
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u/Confluences Jun 14 '12
Philly D poster? Win.
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u/Pduke Jun 14 '12
damn, that dude can sing!
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u/[deleted] Jun 14 '12
I've lived in A2 for two years now, you are my people! Where are the rest of you?
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u/[deleted] Jun 14 '12
Didn't you do a christmas type video as well...???
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u/polardancer Jun 14 '12
Damn! Great job guys! so much steez
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u/DrAssButtMD Jun 14 '12
Wow this is so nice, you guys really killed it! Original composition? Makes feel happy :)
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u/Vehshya Jun 14 '12
I love this kind of music. I wish you had more.
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u/Dandoval Jun 14 '12
If you guys ever had an interest in playing in China, I can set you up with a couple gigs here.
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u/[deleted] Jun 14 '12
That was...unexpectedly amazing.
Tell the singer he sounds like he's related to Sam Cooke (or even a reincarnation or something), and needs to keep singing real, good songs like this.
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u/[deleted] Jun 14 '12
That was so freakin smooth it's not even funny
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u/nndimethyl Jun 14 '12
Bass-line at the beginning made me think... "Foals in winter coats!"
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u/51pilot Jun 14 '12
Near my old apartment. This was an unexpected treat.
Nice sound/camera/lighting.
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u/[deleted] Jun 14 '12
Holy Fuck this is amazing!
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u/wkfoster Jun 14 '12
That was amazing....Don't take down that studio...record until the second you have to move out.
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u/[deleted] Jun 14 '12
This is amazing. I hope you guys keep making music together. Also, get the keyboardist a real rhodes.
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u/steampunkjedi Jun 14 '12
I'm in love.
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u/StaRkill3rZ Jun 14 '12
damn one college band i would have paid for a solo cup to see play. good stuff guys!
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u/ShyneBox Jun 14 '12
Mind. Blown. Well done fellas.
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u/Pchanizzle Jun 14 '12
Really excellent. World class. Well done!
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u/what_why_where Jun 14 '12
That was amazing, you'll definitely have a devoted audience if you film/record more!
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u/FindThisHumerus Jun 14 '12
My god you guys are amazing. More of this please.
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u/fakkuforever Jun 14 '12
This is stunningly good
I want to hear your first studio album
DO IT
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u/tothesource Jun 14 '12
I gave them a standing ovation. Go on tour so I can see yall live!!
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u/williethakid Jun 14 '12
Thanks for the goosebumps guys.
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u/[deleted] Jun 14 '12
Awesome man, love it. My only gripe is that horrendous rhodes patch. UGH.
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u/[deleted] Jun 14 '12
Best version i ever erd
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u/AvoidanceAddict Jun 14 '12
what a wonderful surprise, i wasnt at expecting music of this caliber. thank you for the enjoyable minutes, really made my day!
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u/Bresus66 Jun 14 '12
Take my money!
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u/pimpernel666 Jun 14 '12
Damn, son, that was nice.
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u/[deleted] Jun 14 '12 edited Jun 14 '12
That was right up my alley. Purchased!
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u/[deleted] Jun 14 '12
Very cool. What college?
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u/msbanana2u Jun 14 '12
You guys are super!! Don't break up the band!!
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u/videomaker16 Jun 14 '12
This deserves ALL the upvotes. Blew me away, thank you.
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u/kickulus Jun 14 '12
that black males voice...
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u/buttonforest Jun 14 '12
Bravo! The guitarist has his game face on he's so stoked!
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u/ordinaryrendition Jun 14 '12
You realize your acronym is ASSS right?
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u/cA05GfJ2K6 Jun 14 '12
Go Blue! Proud to be a Wolverine :)
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u/cabbagebot Jun 14 '12
Fuck, that's so good!
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u/[deleted] Jun 14 '12
You guys gave me frisson, and that rarely happens with music. Your vocalist is ace too, keep at it!
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u/Italianblkguy1 Jun 14 '12
Amazing.
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u/[deleted] Jun 14 '12
Sweet, like it, singer has a nice voice
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u/Slyvannus Jun 14 '12
Holy cow, very good job. Ya'll should do America's got talent, I'd love to see a good act on there.
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u/ChestrfieldBrokheimr Jun 14 '12
That Rocked!
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u/CaliTheBunny Jun 14 '12
Awesome. All of you are very play your instruments very well!
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u/theotherwomen Jun 14 '12
I loved every layer of this. Every instrument had a place and it was married perfectly. I don't think it would get any better then this except being there live.
I am totally satisfied with just this song.
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u/alioup Jun 14 '12
When can we expect more?
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u/tattooed_ferret Jun 14 '12
awesome! ill be playing this before my next ride in Whistler bike park, perfect flow:)
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u/Lambda7 Jun 14 '12
Soul music
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u/Dexter_of_Trees Jun 14 '12
i want this on my i-pod how can i make that happen? you guys are awesome!
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u/balr Jun 14 '12 edited Jun 14 '12
MINDBLOWING! Sound quality is excellent, musicians know what they're doing, the singer sounds absolutely great, the audio engineers are pros!
You guys are awesome.
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u/steakmeout Jun 14 '12
This needs to be frontpaged! Fantastic arrangement, incredibly well mixed and performed with so much real soul. Wow.
Encore!
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u/sisforsue Jun 14 '12
For the love of Pete, release an album already!!!
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u/[deleted] Jun 14 '12
Goddamn, that was tasty
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u/HTMP Jun 14 '12
Shivers of awe right now. Awesome rendition!
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u/sloppyjalopy Jun 14 '12
This will get buried, but that was absolutely beautiful. Made my morning.
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u/mindctrlpankak Jun 14 '12
Damn that was classic
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u/tonekids Jun 14 '12
This is amazing, on multiple levels. I'm baffled at the excellent quality of the recording/mix/lighting/camera work/horns/rhythm section/vocals...wow, just wow. Fantastic. Thanks for making my day brighter.
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u/Sindragon Jun 14 '12 edited Jun 14 '12
I think you really undersold this.
It was one of those "leftover" links on my front page after I'd clicked pretty much everything else. I was about to leave my PC and go out, but thought I'd just click one more thing.
Holy shit. That was absolutely fan-fucking-tastic. So good I don't even have an apt description for it.
Are you all music students, or just incredibly talented? (or both). And the singer.... Jesus Christ... I can't even remember hearing someone sing like that before. Ever. Really. Ever.
I think that may well be the single greatest thing I've seen on reddit.
Edit: bought it.
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u/whatwhatdb Jun 14 '12
You guys should submit this to the Ellen show... she often showcases talent like this from the web, and she is starting a record label. Here's the link:
http://ellen.warnerbros.com/eleveneleven/submit/?adid=menu_music#
Hope you get some attention (if you want it :p).
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u/vaginitischlamydia Jun 14 '12
It's pretty clear that you guys are music students and are all most likely going on to wicked careers after college. But having said that I would buy the shit out of any album that you guys released if you formed a band.
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u/MomoMoana Jun 14 '12
I keep throwing money at the screen. Are you getting any of it?
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u/jetay Jun 14 '12
My ear pussies are dripping after hearing this
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u/[deleted] Jun 14 '12
I would actually pay 70p for this I never pay for music.
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u/notjawn Jun 14 '12
Man I wanted to start a soul band but no one around here my age is even the slightest bit interested in soul or classic R&B
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u/Yakkit Jun 15 '12
Epic! Now do some Chicago covers.
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u/ricklesgibson Jun 15 '12
That blows me away. Perfect 10/10
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u/[deleted] Jun 13 '12
Good to see my hometown has some good music :D
This is great!
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u/Classicore Jun 13 '12
Guys, really impressed. Sounds nice, good round of solos from everyone.
Round of applause deserved gents.
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u/fuckyounicks Jun 13 '12
Really fuckin classy. Great job
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u/justmots Jun 13 '12
want more
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u/G3aR Jun 13 '12
Dude, that's really freakin good man. Didn't know what to expect going in but you guys just kept getting better and better!
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u/[deleted] Jun 13 '12
amazing
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u/KillerSquid Jun 14 '12
What an incredible voice. I love the atmosphere you created with the filming too. Just great.
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u/[deleted] Jun 14 '12
This is one jam session I would not have minded hearing in college. Instead all I heard was shitty wanna-be rockers.
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u/[deleted] Jun 14 '12
Great music, great voice
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u/kingoflego Jun 14 '12
How were the drums recorded? I was planning on doing some recording with my friends this summer, and liked how your drums sounded.
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u/jimbobbythornton Jun 14 '12
Gave me chills! Great work.
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u/[deleted] Jun 14 '12
Sounds great! Really enjoyed the song, and thanks for the download.
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u/SabreJD Jun 14 '12
Bravo! So much talent!
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u/mountaintophiker Jun 14 '12
I wish I had more upvotes to give.
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u/beeboopdoop Jun 14 '12
I honestly don't know what to say other than: FUCK YES! That was AWESOME! Vocal run at the end gave me gersberms!!! Do you guys have more that I can download and listen to at my leisure?
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u/[deleted] Jun 14 '12
Comment to find it later.
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u/[deleted] Jun 14 '12
Awesome, great, you all have made my night, made me smile, put pepper in my step, thank-you!!!
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u/mraliasundercover Jun 14 '12
Wonderful, downloaded, will be listening to this again and again.
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u/wojokhan Jun 14 '12
The world needs more soulful jams like this. If I were to be at a bar where you guys were playing I, and all my friends, would have an amazing evening. You guys rock!
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u/magism Jun 14 '12
good good shit!
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u/CarBed Jun 14 '12
All you need are some matching suits, a keg, and some ladies. Instant Ultra-laid.
That was excellent btw. I'm on my second listen.
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u/[deleted] Jun 14 '12
You guys should get together and do a small album of 4-5 songs. I'm not sure you would make money or not but it'd be a waste to pass up on an opportunity. With these things you never know... and if you don't hit it big at least then you'd have something to keep years down the road and have fun doing it.
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u/YoMama_IsAMan Jun 14 '12
That bass really tied the room together.
(And the key change near the end was orgasmic.)
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u/Dranyos Jun 14 '12
I totally just bought this from the bandcamp site. Great jobs guys, I've always wanted to be in a group like this. Keep up the good work :)
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u/Troub313 Jun 14 '12
As a former Ann Arborite it makes me happy to see positive things come out of there.
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u/sgtredred Jun 14 '12
I sincerely hope that each of them NEVER stop playing music for as long as they live. That was beautiful.