Musical Analysis/Reaction of Clown Core - Earth 

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"the guy who's driving, is he playing anything?" Yes, he's playing the Van

I, a sax, guitar and bass player, tried to explain this to my girlfriend who does not play instruments. It’s like i was trying to explain color to a blind person.

Please note that everyone's wearing their seatbelts.

Louis Cole and Sam Gende are legends. I'm glad they have an outlet to just mess around and do things like this. It's like 2 kids playing with their instrument blocks while sitting on a jazz carpet ♥

They were featured on adult swim a couple years ago when they put out their album toilet. Yes they recorded in a porta potty. Thats when they got popular. Then in September they came out with van out of nowhere and a lot of people were happy to say the least.

"Oh, right...right...ok...my goodness...eh...ah...right...ok...ehm" - was also my first reaction.

God Bless you for giving the most entertaining and spontaneous reaction I've ever seen. Very refreshing. I'm gonna be looping this right after I finish this comment. BTW: high quality musicianship. 👌

The first time I heard clowncore I was actually filled with like a strange uncomfort.. like my brain told me this was evil or something.. But I couldnt help myself.. I kept listening and eventually realized these guys are incredibly talented in a joke sort of way.. They actually have some really good songs

The identities of the members are unknown. Although if you check out the live version of the song Overtime by Knower, you might find some clues ;)

First person I’ve ever seen figure out how they were counting during that one bit. It suddenly clicked for me and it didn’t sound like random intervals anymore

Love your breakdown of the timing I was wondering how that worked. Great vid!

I love that moment of "I like this" but completely uncomfortable about it. We've all been there. That's clown core.

Just in case you are still wondering about those spaces, I can help out with that, which actually can be counted in 16ths (depending on if you consider the song being either 79, or 158 bpm). Here is an unconventional, but hopefully understandable diagram of when the hits happen. The "H" is for when they Hit the notes, and the spaces in between the 16th note groupings indicates the next bar. H 2 3 4 First, four quarter notes. H 2 3 4 H 2 3 4 H 2 3 4 H 2 3 4 In the next bar they start cycling through 5 16ths 4 times in a row... 5 H 2 3 4 5 H 2 3 4 5 H 2 3 4 5 H 2 3 4 ...followed by the spacing turning into 6 16ths for 2 times in a row at the second 4th... 5 6 H 2 3 4 5 6 H 2 3 4 ... and is followed by a bar split in two by essentially 2 half notes. 5 6 7 8 H 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Mind you, my theory knowledge isnt perfect (just like my English), but the rhythmic patter is definitely such as I wrote, and it can be easily proven, if you slow down the song and try to count along to it as I described.

I really like how you actually took the time to break down the song, as opposed to every other reaction/breakdown video that just reacted and didn't say anything about the technical parts of the music

I can't get over the absolute genius of this. No disrespect to their "traditional projects" but this is beyond. The transition from "wtf???..." to "holy fuck!" is so fun to watch on these reactions too.

I don't know if I should be worried that I enjoyed this .... It's not my style of music , but even I can appreciate the talent here

There is a band named Earth, but if one of these guys is Dylan Carlson, I'd be heavily surprised! The rumour goes that the drummer is Louis Cole and the sax player is Sam Gendel. Great musicians that are worth checking out!

This might be my favorite Clowncore reaction. I come back to it often just to enjoy someone hearing it for the first time again

You could watch that video on a loop for hours, but I could watch this reaction on a loop for hours. I keep coming back to it. One of, if not THE best reaction video I have seen. Love the breakdowns. Love the honest reaction. Often you can tell these reactors have seen a video before and they aren't genuine. I appreciate watching the journey you were on, and love how much you appreciate what they are doing. It is nice to see musicians react to this.

I keep coming back to your two clownc0re vids. I realized it's like I was in the room with someone i just introduced them to myself, and they get it and I'm so happy.

the reactions are always the same, disgust & confusion followed by head nod, smile and ending by loving it 😂

This is from their latest album "Van", and the van driver is a new "addition" to the band (?!) . The album contains 12 songs but is only 17 minutes long :D

I recently watched a video about 18 min long, being their whole album live, which included this song, that you reviewed. One of the comments that stood out to me was something on the lines of, "with the existence of smooth jazz, implies there is hard/rough jazz, and this is it". I am no big jazz head but I'd have to fully agree. This is hard/rough jazz.

Watching you instantly try to figure out the time signatures for the odd pause timings was amazing, you figured it out so much faster than I did it blows my mind!

The "Banksy" of the music world. Reminds me a bit of The Residents from back in the day when I was rocking my "Duck Stab" t-shirt!

A modern classic if ever there was one.

I am putting it in my testament: at my cremation they have to play Existence (from the album Van), LOUDLY. After that, those present may be happy or sad that existence is over. Whatever, not as if i am able to care anymore either way.

Um, I stopped at the 0:38 second mark and replayed your stuff. That was fantastic!! Haven't even listened to the "reaction" yet. ... Glad I watched your reaction to this, because I probably would've dismissed their video outright, but ended up getting into it because you did. Thanks!

You seem positively baffled Like seein you wrappin your head around it is beautifull in away Its like youre tryna explain to yourself why you dig it❤

Eyyyy so glad to see this! Check out Overtime (live sesh) by knower if you want to see both members of clown core (louis cole and sam gendel) in a more normal and subdued setting jamming out to a funky track.

"You have cankles" is a lovely and timeless song as well.

Fantastic breakdown! Really nice to see a reaction channel that looks at the music and how it was put together . Subscribed :)

I absolutely love how at the start you went from confused, to accepting it and then right back to confused

I haven’t watched your channel before, but I love “The Beyond” poster in the background!

Bro you have the best reaction video intro of all time hands down! SICK 😎

Thank you for your great musical commentary.

Louis Cole and Sam Gendel are always up to something! Was fun to watch your reaction to these super talented guys.

Legit Talent having fun with the exploration of music in a van lol .. love these guys

Hahaha...you don't say a word while listening to the music yet your face is filling pages!!! That's a royal reaction video!

Louis Cole on drums, Sam Gendel on saxophone. You should check out a song called Robocop by them. Enjoyed your reaction, cheers!

Your reaction is more genuine and in depth than any of the other clowncore reaction videos out there for sure! Including the other "computers" reaction vids. I did an edit/loop of the Louis' drums n' keys and Sam's incredible sax solo parts of this song. Some of the Best music I have ever heard from 2 individuals let alone many. I also made a good loop of the first half of the computers sax solo because they cut it short before you can make a full loop in it's entirety. Also, the d*ck on keys part of "Toilet" is and forever will be a classic. Awesome sounding music at it's best parts plus all this additional fun. lmao. I just like extracting the real music pieces from it. I noticed in a lot of their songs you can edit and put together a couple songs at once. serious musicianship parts and then the cooky parts.

They remind me a ton of John Zorn, which is a huge compliment.

Really Nice reaction!

They’re both studio musicians with several bands of there own under their belt as well

Eyyyy you took my advice and checked Clowncore, yay!! I knew you were gonna appreciate all the various levels of awesomenes... I precisely recommended them to you cause your mention of Mr. Bungle in an old vid haha...yeah, the vibes are there, aren't they? "Computers" is probably my next fav "theme" from them... or "Toilet" from their first album of the same name... the guize under the clown disguises are from Knower, a jazzy-experimental more serious band You kill it at the guitar, btw, bravo man

Great analysis 👍🏻

These guys are great musicians

Thank you for all your talent Mr Louis Cole and Sam Gende

My favorite part about the earlier videos in the portapotty songs like Toilet or Hell etc you can see the drummer n stuff smiling under their mask while they ay. They're lovin it.

I will never get tired of watching people react to clown core

"I actually really like this, I just don't know where to start with it." I think we can all relate to this feeling.

ive known them since adult swim used their music. i feel old these guys r great

The drummer shreds. That is insanely difficult to play. He makes it look super easy too

They need to be on the soundtrack of Terrifier 3 because this is Art

4:12 I think the pauses get dotted (50% longer) each time.

That's the exact reaction I had when I saw this for the first time and had to explain to my girlfriend why it's actually brilliant and perfect art.

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clown core is something else lol, they are pretty damn great though and some great skill there.

These guys are tight! Yes! They are!

this is more close to suspended animation's fantomas than mr bungle, love this album

Immediately so jealous of the guitar in your intro.

On the Album the song is titled Flat Earth

They have a handful of great jams. Please react to more. 🤩😍

Perfect reaction. 😅

I love that initial moment of confusion and then you're expression goes "oh yeah this is dirty"

one thing ive learned from all these musician reacts channels, is that musicians feel great pain listening to music

Wow great intro

You bring up an interesting point. There are many theories out there as to who these two are, but WHO is driving the van?

It's live. Louis and Sam have master's degrees in music and this is the ultimate form of shit posting for genius level talent.😎😂

Only one I've seen to point out the space with the triplets. That made too much sense it blew my mind.

Esta es una buena reacción

Your shirt is epic.

Please do more of them!! I heard a rumor...a myth... a conspiracy that the drummer is bucket head. The band is clown core they are insane

Nice!

Thats one hell of an intro

With your obvious musical talent I really enjoyed your reaction to this. Have you heard or ever reacted to the Mars Volta?I recommend The song Goliath. Love to see you break it down. Cheers from Vancouver Canada!

It's like the clown from the Terrifier series decided to make his own horror movie music. With a friend.

this has been out a while but the more conventional act featuring these two is the "live sesh" of Knower

How do you write riffs like in your intro? Ive been dying to get that sound but whenever I try on my guitar I just fail. Granted im not much of a good player despite playing for about 6 years now but still, its a life goal to play that groove those kinds of riffs!

The guy driving is the most important part

I love rough jazz

gotta check out their song: "hell"

The drummer can multitask even more than that JW. Watch 'Clown Core - Computers'. It is funny you mentioned Buckethead, because I've seen people wondering whether the drummer is him. FYI the guy just drives the van, it is a duo. They also do songs in a portaloo :)

Yep, Clown Core is the name of the band, and the drummer has a few other projects.

do "overtime" by Knower but the full band performance, not the studio version.

I have watched your videos (been a while since your last reaction) and something you have said several times is that is not just the musical skills but the performance skills that matter the most. The same note can sound either dull or bright depending on the performance. With that in mind I would love if you could react to Marillion’s The invisible Man (here’s the link ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ePZAujUknYs.html) heartbreaking performance by Steve Hogarth. His voice is spot on, but his facial expression and body language take the song to another level. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did

What are you playing in the beginning of this video is that an original I love its almost jazzy sound

Man had to shift at the tempo change 😂

Welcome to the joyous world of Louis Cole...your record collection will now throw itself out the window!

I like your intro

Louis cole is the drummer, and on sax...Sam gendel

It's absolutely live lol

Mike Patton would probably love Clowncore.

5:13 that face when begin to like CC.

Ohhh yes, nice, some Clown Core. Maybe you want to do some "Igorrr - Cheval" next, we´re on a good way :D

Yes it is recorded live in the car, hence the name of the album "Van". Can you guess where they recorded the album "Toilet" ?

there actually is a pretty cool band called earth u might dig

You should try some igorrr too. Cheval Ieud you choose. They also very talented.

Yes, the driver is playing the car. To answer your question.