I could see how people think that this is elevator-ish, but it really is so well-writtem, very interesting chord progressions, and the notes he sings are so unusual. Very unique and original sound that is totally uncommon today. Thank you Thundercat.
Tight groove. It's like Earth Wind and Fire had sex with an astronaut that plays bass - - then had Chaka Khan deliver the baby on a synthesizer with rainbow colored keys.
Elevator music!?? U people don't know shot...one of the best songs on the project...it sounds like mid 80s Donald Fagan(which never existed) like if he would've made somethin a few years after The nightfly! Classic and futuristic at the same time! GENIUS!
You assholes have been calling this shit "elevator music" up until recently. So.. all it takes is subtle hints of synthesizer for people to appreciate smooth jazz?
uh i think it's pretty clear that this is no where near being elevator music...most people would stay in the elevator if they heard this down an elevator down from work...
@amphoteres and a lack of saxophone, and a singer. Plus a bassline that rides more to the beat. Smooth jazz has a more loong drawn out feel to it, while this has a more 4 on 4 dance music feel to it. I could dance to this at a club, I couldn't dance to smooth jazz. And did I mention there was no saxophone?
lalalalalalalalalalalalalalaal <3 cute song..
daniibaby500 1 week ago
This is too short! I WANT MORE! i feel ripped off
MarsayThe1st 3 weeks ago
I could see how people think that this is elevator-ish, but it really is so well-writtem, very interesting chord progressions, and the notes he sings are so unusual. Very unique and original sound that is totally uncommon today. Thank you Thundercat.
andrewthaggard 1 month ago
@andrewthaggard the progressions are magical! Steely Dan meets George Duke!
megabugginout 4 weeks ago 2
Kinda reminds me of Toro U Moi a bit :D
LexyAAA 1 month ago
this is the kind of music you hear playing over the intercom in TJ Maxx
NajeebJ 1 month ago
I wish the all songs on his album were longer
SamBAss42 1 month ago
0:36-0:44 whhhhOOOoooooooooo
sk19100 1 month ago
@sk19100 M'kay
smashvillenashville 1 month ago
this song was written for his daughter. such a beautiful tune.
burlofreak 1 month ago
sexy
MrWallow7 1 month ago
Reminds me of george duke
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alistbeats26 2 months ago
This is the type of song you'd bump while cruising around in your AMC Pacer..
Division1985 3 months ago
This is the song that plays when you enter Heaven!!
FunkyFloreZz 3 months ago 8
Thank you Thundercat
ihope79 4 months ago 3
Sounds analog...thick...vibrant...delish.
danilsky 4 months ago 3
Tight groove. It's like Earth Wind and Fire had sex with an astronaut that plays bass - - then had Chaka Khan deliver the baby on a synthesizer with rainbow colored keys.
jgalloga 4 months ago 47
@jgalloga Stevie Wonder on synth....dawg
WhenTheSunLordsFell 2 weeks ago
:)
TheSkatervader 4 months ago
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Elevator music!?? U people don't know shot...one of the best songs on the project...it sounds like mid 80s Donald Fagan(which never existed) like if he would've made somethin a few years after The nightfly! Classic and futuristic at the same time! GENIUS!
TheKidstarj 4 months ago
Elevator music is awesome though :D Light drums and some smooth vibes plinking along makes my day :D
AwesomeKeyboardGuy95 4 months ago
I played the hell out of this song all day.
TheOtaku86 5 months ago 4
I think I'm in love.
blackpleg28 5 months ago
You assholes have been calling this shit "elevator music" up until recently. So.. all it takes is subtle hints of synthesizer for people to appreciate smooth jazz?
amphoteres 5 months ago 18
@amphoteres it is very jazzy yes, but you gotta admit, this sounds like elevator music. whys that negative? fucking love this, fusion jazz FTW
XenophonZolatta 5 months ago in playlist A playlist full of nice and playful listy tunes
@amphoteres This is like elevator music at the headquarters of moog lol
loopdrummer 5 months ago
@amphoteres smooth jazz? well i listend to this and thought hmm....steely dan ripoff
MarioBrosClassic 4 months ago
@amphoteres
uh i think it's pretty clear that this is no where near being elevator music...most people would stay in the elevator if they heard this down an elevator down from work...
tkdmaster3bd 4 months ago
@amphoteres where is this building with an elevator that has thundercat playing in it?
boogster123321 4 months ago
@amphoteres
If THIS was elevator music, security would have to literally kick me out of the building.
Imagine ThunderCat paving the way for all future "elevator" musicians.
QuixoticUkulele 4 months ago 4
@amphoteres lol i was just bout to type i love the synth
doriantaylor66 3 months ago
@amphoteres Perhaps all smooth jazz needed was subtle hints of synthesizer to take it to the next level, so to speak.
Tufty 2 months ago
@amphoteres and a lack of saxophone, and a singer. Plus a bassline that rides more to the beat. Smooth jazz has a more loong drawn out feel to it, while this has a more 4 on 4 dance music feel to it. I could dance to this at a club, I couldn't dance to smooth jazz. And did I mention there was no saxophone?
wikiemol2 2 months ago
His voice reminds me of Steely Dan
ericmsandoval 5 months ago
@ericmsandoval
The main bass line is def part of some Steely jam, can't put my finger on it though... Any thoughts?
travman1984 5 months ago
@travman1984 This sounds a lot like some Donald Fagen stuff.
SlikkTim 5 months ago
reminds me of one of reggie watts' songs haha
XenophonZolatta 5 months ago
Sounds like it should be playing in a club Tony Montana walks into. Has that 80's Miami club vibe.
oARCTICoMONKEYSo 5 months ago 2
Is it me or the beat sounds like Face To Face by Daft Punk?
If yes, it confirms that Thundercat like Daft Punk, and it's awesome.
RoasterBlack 5 months ago
@RoasterBlack lrn 2 logic
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RoasterBlack 5 months ago
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RoasterBlack 5 months ago
i love it
jdith01 5 months ago
can't wait to see Thundercat tomorrow at the Echo.
chiliwilli04 5 months ago
la la la la...
danafr4 5 months ago
Epic.
juliens06 5 months ago
no comment
AIRSO97 6 months ago 34