Funk History

bluewine · #1 01-14-2009, 08:33 PM

I think the term "Funk" is relative, Im 55 and when my 19 year old son talks about funk we are talking about two different things. Anyway I wanted to share 2 examples of a long forgotten brand of funk.It's they we used to get down.I am trying to bring this type of sound back with my band sadley, it's not working.

Please take a listen focus on the bass work, both are primative recording by todays standard, but it's the way this type of message gets across.

BTW, both tracks are "crackin"

Dyke & The Blazers, 1967
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=9wIWX6fkPAc

Sir Joe Quarterman- (I Got) So Much Trouble In My Mind(1973)
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=0w7Ccje1jho

bThumper38 · #2 01-14-2009, 08:37 PM

If I was only born twenty years sooner=). bring back the funk!

2x4strgkramers · #3 01-14-2009, 10:00 PM

This is good stuff man. This is what I think when I hear funk and I ain't nearly your age but my Mom is and she always had stuff like this on vynl and we used to listen to this stuff for hours as kids.

Essthreetee · #4 01-14-2009, 10:12 PM

Nice...thanks for that!!!

bronzehydra · #5 01-14-2009, 10:24 PM

That is what I call funk.

CatfishStudios · #6 01-14-2009, 10:26 PM

look up.."The Gaturs" good stuff
I consider the stuff you posted funk...but on the groove side...
When I think pure unadulterated funk...I have to always give it up to James Brown.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kl-2h9mqeIs

lindseyp · #7 01-14-2009, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluewine

I think the term "Funk" is relative, Im 55 and when my 19 year old son talks about funk we are talking about two different things. Anyway I wanted to share 2 examples of a long forgotten brand of funk...

Dyke & The Blazers, 1967
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=9wIWX6fkPAc

Sir Joe Quarterman- (I Got) So Much Trouble In My Mind(1973)
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=0w7Ccje1jho

Oh, man, that second link had an associated link to the Persuaders! I'll bet your band members are too young or this; this is the stuff I grew up on, so it's really my comfort zone for bass playing. I have to work at the other styles (still can't slap, but I will get that in due time). I'll be 50 in March, I'm feeling you, Man.

DingoBlues · #8 01-14-2009, 10:32 PM

Another vote here for James Brown. "Cold Sweat" or if you want to go all the way back - "Out Of Sight".

The bass line on that Dyke & The Blazers track is just killer. Thanks for posting that.

Slackerprince · #9 01-14-2009, 11:09 PM

Go to Amazon and look for:

"Raw Funk," and "Cold Heat."
These are the real deal.

S.

bluewine · #10 01-15-2009, 11:18 AM

Cool,

As I mentioned , the term "Funk" is relative. James Brown is in the top 5. However, keep in mind, Dyke & the Blazer never had 1 hit, very underground.

You have to put your "ghetto" on to get into their groove. "The bass line is Killer"

blue

Quote:

Originally Posted by CatfishStudios

look up.."The Gaturs" good stuff
I consider the stuff you posted funk...but on the groove side...
When I think pure unadulterated funk...I have to always give it up to James Brown.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kl-2h9mqeIs

bluewine · #11 01-15-2009, 11:19 AM

Cool,

As I mentioned , the term "Funk" is relative. James Brown is in the top 5. However, keep in mind, Dyke & the Blazer never had 1 hit, very underground.

You have to put your "ghetto" on to get into their groove. Per you,"The bass line is Killer"

blue

Quote:

Originally Posted by DingoBlues

Another vote here for James Brown. "Cold Sweat" or if you want to go all the way back - "Out Of Sight".

The bass line on that Dyke & The Blazers track is just killer. Thanks for posting that.

John Wentzien · #12 01-15-2009, 11:27 AM

One word
"METERS"