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Funk History

Discussion in 'Recordings [BG]' started by bluewine, Jan 14, 2009.

  1. Jan 14, 2009 #1
    bluewine

    bluewine Inactive

    Sep 4, 2008
    WI
    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
     
  2. Jan 14, 2009 #2
    bThumper38

    bThumper38 brian ebert

    May 22, 2008
    Cascade Mts. Washington
    If I was only born twenty years sooner=). bring back the funk!
     
  3. Jan 14, 2009 #3
    2x4strgkramers

    2x4strgkramers Guest

    Dec 15, 2008
    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.
     
  4. Jan 14, 2009 #4
    Essthreetee

    Essthreetee

    Aug 19, 2007
    Visalia, CA
    Nice...thanks for that!!!
     
  5. Jan 14, 2009 #5
    bronzehydra

    bronzehydra

    Oct 14, 2008
    Mukilteo, WA
    That is what I call funk.:bassist:
     
  6. Jan 14, 2009 #6
    CatfishStudios

    CatfishStudios Guest

    Jul 6, 2008
    Portland Oregon
    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.

     
  7. Jan 14, 2009 #7
    lindseyp

    lindseyp

    Jun 19, 2003
    Home-STL; location-Hesse.
    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.
    :bassist:
     
  8. Jan 14, 2009 #8
    DingoBlues

    DingoBlues

    Dec 17, 2006
    SF Bay Area
    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.
     
  9. Jan 15, 2009 #9
    Slackerprince

    Slackerprince

    Aug 7, 2008
    State of Hockey
    Go to Amazon and look for:

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

    S.
     
  10. Jan 15, 2009 #10
    bluewine

    bluewine Inactive

    Sep 4, 2008
    WI
    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




     
  11. Jan 15, 2009 #11
    bluewine

    bluewine Inactive

    Sep 4, 2008
    WI
    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








     
  12. Jan 15, 2009 #12
    John Wentzien

    John Wentzien

    Jun 25, 2007
    Elberta, AL
    Artist:TC Electronic RH450 bass system (original test-pilot)
    One word
    "METERS"