Guitar Teacher REACTS: FUNKADELIC "(Not Just) Knee Deep" W/ Dennis Chambers | ROCKPALAST 1985 LIVE

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  • @fourscore4
    @fourscore4 3 года назад +25

    Phew! Your intro story and knowledge of the proper default AND alternate urban pronunciations is absolute gold. Loved it, thumbed it, heard it, sharing it, done.

    • @Guitargate
      @Guitargate  3 года назад +2

      WOOF.

    • @starchildi20
      @starchildi20 Год назад +1

      yes I often damage the queens language. not intentional but from my understanding. its actually evolution and brain taking most efficient route.. like nife or instead of revolver.. roller

    • @starchildi20
      @starchildi20 Год назад

      amalance

  • @DaddyKoolPop
    @DaddyKoolPop 3 года назад +80

    Brother, I have been in and around music for a long time. I have never had so much fun watching someone else listen and break music down! Love it Bruh. Thanks for sharing. Power and Love and Music.

  • @valeriewright1169
    @valeriewright1169 3 года назад +43

    I love Parliament Funkadelic, my first concert experience in 1977.
    The best concert that I have ever attended in my life. The Mothership Connection(Spaceship) had landed on Riverfront Coliseum in Cincinnati, OH to a sold out arena. Weed smoke was flowing throughout the building and I had a serious contact at 14 years old. The concerts back in the 70's lasted 3 or 4 hours. They jammed from start to finish. Parliament/Funkadelic is the greatest Funk band/group on planet Earth!!!!

    • @michaelharris680
      @michaelharris680 3 года назад +3

      I have the same story. 10 years old. Flint Michigan @ the I.M.A.. my 1st ever

    • @lobosolo2884
      @lobosolo2884 3 года назад +2

      Saw PFunk in Dayton Ohio back in 79-80 Uncle Jam’s Army Wants You. I was 13. Changed my life.

    • @normanharris7333
      @normanharris7333 3 года назад +1

      Same year for me I think at soldier field in Chicago...😳

    • @michaelharris680
      @michaelharris680 3 года назад

      @@JJJJJVVVVVLLLLL There was Doobie in your Funk!

    • @lobosolo2884
      @lobosolo2884 3 года назад

      @@michaelharris680 don’t step on my Funk!

  • @ChuckSilva
    @ChuckSilva 3 года назад +6

    That’s my bro David (LEE) Spradley on keyboards (he wrote Atomic Dog) regards from Detroit y’all! ❤️ (I played guitar with both the keyboard player here David Spradly and the amazing Bass Player Jimmy Ali in Detroit with Norma Jean Bell and the All-Star band) oh and the a minor or 7th is a actually minor 11th - 4ths stacked.....nice video-love your passion! Thanks! 🍻

  • @trentalexander2413
    @trentalexander2413 3 года назад +70

    This young pale brother is well versed in the P!
    The PFunk is strong 💪🏾 in this one🤔

    • @chingonbass
      @chingonbass 3 года назад

      no need for the colorism bro

    • @trentalexander2413
      @trentalexander2413 3 года назад +8

      @@chingonbass the colorist remark actually drives home the point, that he would appreciate the P Funk😂

    • @dirtsapient9638
      @dirtsapient9638 3 года назад

      A lot of us love this music even if we dont understand what is happening. just makes me feel good while im listening. I don't even dance. I dont swim or dance. Im too cool, to swim or dance.

    • @ahrayaahlayahawadah4098
      @ahrayaahlayahawadah4098 3 года назад

      Man 4 get about it 2 times

    • @uncleurda8101
      @uncleurda8101 Год назад

      @@dirtsapient9638 put that snoot to use u mutha.

  • @MrTennisgolf
    @MrTennisgolf 3 года назад +16

    It’s so cool to hear someone appreciate the intricacies of the P-Funk!

  • @barrydrmz
    @barrydrmz 3 года назад +16

    Thanks for showing love for the institution of the Mothership of Funkadelica!
    93 PFUNK Drummer BC ✊🏽

    • @geralddecosta320
      @geralddecosta320 3 года назад +1

      Barry!! What's good funk souldier?

    • @Guitargate
      @Guitargate  Год назад

      Right on Barry!!

    • @SociopatheAssume
      @SociopatheAssume 2 месяца назад

      Tank you for giving us the P Funk : grew up listening the music, didn't understood a single word as a French child, but I knew right away I was witnessing greatness in action just by listening to the pure music.

  • @darylesmith4300
    @darylesmith4300 3 года назад +129

    As a black man who grew up with all aspects of P-Funk, I can tell that you get it . Funk on Michael Palmisano !

    • @bkmeahan
      @bkmeahan 3 года назад +19

      As a white kid who grew up in the 70's, blues rock, metal, psychedelic dominated what I listened to. Decades later I heard Eddie Hazel for the first time and dove in to the Funkadelic/Parliment world. Will go to my grave regretting that it took me 40 years to "discover" this sound.

    • @DaddyKoolPop
      @DaddyKoolPop 3 года назад +13

      He sure gets it! I'm diggin how he's diggin. Power and Love baby brothers!

    • @Guitargate
      @Guitargate  3 года назад +12

      YES :)

    • @portiamatthews9654
      @portiamatthews9654 3 года назад +7

      Music is for the soul. I grew up when this was created and then release into the world. Let me drop a little bet you didn't know this. Phillipe Wynn from the Spinners who used to sing lead on the song "Sadie" also sung on George Clinton's Parliament. George Clinton is a legend and Icon his career goes all the way back to the 50's. When you can create a sounds and create a Genre you're a legend.

    • @Kemet3.0
      @Kemet3.0 3 года назад

      @@bkmeahan
      P

  • @rskeetc
    @rskeetc 3 года назад +44

    I happened upon this video while bored RUclips surfing 😂 Great chord analysis. I approached that song as though it were in D minor with associated extras. You're right about the vocals doing the heavy lifting. That was David Spradley (writer of Atomic Dog) on piano and Amp Fiddler on strap on keyboard 😂 Inside tip ... that was a one off gig that we came together to play after not playing together for a year or so. Keep it going Bro

    • @nickpelkey
      @nickpelkey 3 года назад +2

      I got here from a couple other reaction videos...like those twins. Man you must really be enjoying the time inside... with the snow 🤣

    • @rskeetc
      @rskeetc 3 года назад +5

      @@nickpelkey I’m just taking it a day at a time 🤷🏾‍♂️

    • @OriginalOldSkoolFunk
      @OriginalOldSkoolFunk 3 года назад +6

      @@rskeetc We all wanted an Alembic bass when we saw you, Stanley Clarke, and Louis Johnson with one...and I'm a guitar player. 🤩🤘🏾

    • @andreharrington7169
      @andreharrington7169 3 года назад

      Awesome

    • @robertmaiden275
      @robertmaiden275 3 года назад +2

      Much respect and love Skeet. You and your folks are forever with me and mine.

  • @brianjames5685
    @brianjames5685 3 года назад +37

    Every time you said "It's all about the one" I thought of Bootsy's basic funk formula video on RUclips!

    • @NotYourTypicalNegro
      @NotYourTypicalNegro 3 года назад +9

      "The One" comes from James Brown (it really comes from the Black Church, but that's a whole other discussion).

    • @timdeener8987
      @timdeener8987 3 года назад +1

      @@NotYourTypicalNegro facts 💯

    • @woodchuck40
      @woodchuck40 3 года назад +1

      @@NotYourTypicalNegro and Ray Charles.

    • @geminixblue7908
      @geminixblue7908 3 года назад +2

      Bootsie got the one from playing with James Brown

  • @TheScottyZ
    @TheScottyZ 3 года назад +10

    Saw them twice at Woodstock '99 In Rome NY. They were so good and it was so much fun. The crowd was clapping off beat and instead of George changing us, he got on his band to adjust to us...So cool!

  • @gregmuscovalley3791
    @gregmuscovalley3791 2 года назад +6

    Whenever Gary was out front he made sure the band was super tight. He was great at arranging the vocals

  • @Tubulous123
    @Tubulous123 3 года назад +4

    Yes!!! Thanks you!!! 1Nation4Life

    • @geralddecosta320
      @geralddecosta320 3 года назад

      Cherokee!! Thanks for the funk history lesson. Did not know it had your fingerprints on it like that. That was genius. You need to let these folks know about you, Lenny Holmes, Bone and Bigfoot together as OFM (Other Funky Music). Y'all got a vibe that is gut-bucket FONKAY!! Better yet, y'all need to get into the studio. We need the FUNK you legends are brewing to keep us hardcore Funkateers stank-faced and stewing!! ruclips.net/video/goFZ6kjzBRk/видео.html

  • @Starchildjr
    @Starchildjr 3 года назад +5

    The musical genius of Junie Morrison and the vocal genius Garry Shider combined to make an all time classic! Michael Hampton wrote the guitar solo, that’s why he plays the lead on this live. He is a modal savant!! Good breakdown brother.

    • @CasaDelMesa
      @CasaDelMesa 3 года назад +1

      Was wondering why Junie's & Garry's names hadn't come up. Knew you'd correct that!

  • @darrylcatay2295
    @darrylcatay2295 3 года назад +5

    Dam Bro, You get the Funk !

  • @gabecorreia1670
    @gabecorreia1670 3 года назад +17

    Awwww, you done stepped in it now. Dennis Chambers is the GOAT! Check out P-Funk Live at the Beverly Theater. Some of Dennis's best playing. The sound of the drums on that recording is fire!

    • @Guitargate
      @Guitargate  3 года назад +3

      ON IT

    • @spyderj3756
      @spyderj3756 3 года назад +2

      That album is RIDICULOUS!!!! OMG!!

    • @spyderj3756
      @spyderj3756 3 года назад +3

      When Maceo says, "Live from LA. It's George Clinton and The P -Funk All Stars!!" And they go into Cosmic Slop, I WAS DONE!!! 🔥🔥🔥

    • @geralddecosta320
      @geralddecosta320 3 года назад

      @@spyderj3756 It was almost like Maceo could not even believe (or could barely contain himself) on what was about to be unleashed into your earhole!!

  • @georgemoore5414
    @georgemoore5414 3 года назад +52

    This version of knee deep in Germany is cool. But the most epic version is from the live at the Beverly theater Rodney skeets Curtis and Dennis chambers crushed that whole live recording..

    • @rustypugh123
      @rustypugh123 3 года назад +1

      That's so true

    • @edouble7A
      @edouble7A 3 года назад +7

      George I agree totally...this version ain't punk either, but Skeet murders the Beverly Theater version. My guy Greg Thomas from D.C.is on that.

    • @halfmanshark1217
      @halfmanshark1217 3 года назад +2

      Is there a link??

    • @Guitargate
      @Guitargate  3 года назад +4

      HIT ME

    • @DaddyKoolPop
      @DaddyKoolPop 3 года назад +2

      Man I just purchased the digital album, after listening to your tip (it's beautiful). Like I really need MORE (really bruh, more?) music in my life. Thanks baby!

  • @garrbigster
    @garrbigster 3 года назад +39

    Have we done a Maggot Brain yet? Cosmic Slop? Great vid, you are awesome, love your content good sir!

    • @nazarenkodenys
      @nazarenkodenys 3 года назад +2

      Maggot brain would be cool

    • @charleslovett7828
      @charleslovett7828 3 года назад +2

      My first introduction was probably 1976. I was 11 and already sneaking into my older brothers records when he was at work but one day I saw a strange looking album. The label stood out: Casablanca and I think it said Chocolate City. It had been severely mistreated, scratched up but that album label just had me. Something in my mind was in awe as only the Motown label had that effect with its artist and if it had that distinct Detroit map/ music it was straight. Well the album was Mothership Connection and there was no way it would play. Something intuitively said play it til it won't play. So I played it and the 1st thing I heard was :
      Good evening
      Do not attempt to adjust your radio, there is nothing wrong
      We have taken control as to bring you this special show
      We will return it to you as soon as you are grooving
      Welcome to station W-E-F-U-N-K, better known as We-Funk
      Or deeper still, the Mothership Connection
      Home of the extraterrestrial brothers
      Dealers of funky music
      P.Funk, uncut funk, the bomb
      Coming to you directly from the Mothership
      Top of the Chocolate Milky Way, 500,000 kilowatts of P. Funk-power
      So kick back, dig, while we do it to you in your eardrums
      And me? I'm known as Lollipop Man, alias the Long-Haired Sucker
      My motto is:
      [Hook 1]
      Make my funk the P. Funk
      I want my funk uncut
      Make my funk the P. Funk
      I wants to get funked up
      I want the bomb
      I want the P.Funk
      I want my funk uncut
      Make my funk the P. Funk
      I wants to get funked up
      Obviously I was hooked and pop music wouldn't do shit for me until the mid 80s and going off to college

  • @morgankephart6826
    @morgankephart6826 3 года назад +15

    I learned this entire solo from the album version by ear a few years ago. I always wondered where some of those notes came from. I had it narrowed down to a modulation between D minor and A Dorian. Cool to see the chords underneath. I never knew what chords were being played. The reason Eddie isn’t playing the solo is primarily because Michael Hampton is the one who played the solo on the album. That, and he pretty much replaced Eddie when he went to jail. Hell, you’ll even see him playing Maggot Brain instead of Eddie WITH Eddie being on stage. Which I never really understood. But Mike is a MONSTER of a guitar player and has some really, really insane live performances during the period which Eddie was gone. He joined the band at 17 years old. CRAZY. That’s prodigious.

    • @DiscoHank
      @DiscoHank 3 года назад +3

      First time I saw "Motor Booty Affair" footage too I tripped off that! Mike playing "Maggot Brain" with Eddie on stage. One of my P Funk friends told me though, "Mike knew Maggot Brain so well that's what got him the gig."

    • @morgankephart6826
      @morgankephart6826 3 года назад +6

      @@DiscoHank Yeah, rumor has it that he played the solo note for note and George and the rest of the crew were pretty blown away! There’s a few live versions where Mike ripsss it too. Like Houston 1978. I mean it’s about as good as a guitar can be played if you ask me. I’m a HUGE fan of both Mike and Eddie.

    • @geralddecosta320
      @geralddecosta320 3 года назад +3

      Mike Kidd Funkadelic has unleashed some Monster Live Performances. The Kidd is Legendary!!

    • @morgankephart6826
      @morgankephart6826 3 года назад +1

      @@geralddecosta320 I have looked through so many live videos of p-funk and found so many hidden gems. The 85 Rockplast video (the one that this performance came from in the video) is among the best I have seen in its entirety. Those videos from like 76 to 79 are absolutely ridiculous when Mike has the Super Strat and the Alembic! They say that Stratocaster he plays is the first ever super strat! It predates Van Halen’s Frankenstrat (which a lot of people thought was the OG). But Mike had 3 humbuckers in that Stratocaster in 1976. And the fact that it was a lefty (Tip of the hat to Hendrix) makes it that much better. The way the strings are strung up makes the low E the longest string. Which I think gives the guitar a totally different sound. I wonder where that guitar is now? A piece of history

  • @bighillhill
    @bighillhill 3 года назад +4

    The keyboard player is David Spradley. The bass player is Skeet Curtis, the touring bassist for over thirty years.

  • @austinrobin1
    @austinrobin1 3 года назад +2

    I've never seen a song dissected and described like the way you did this one. And with such passion and enthusiasm. I loved watching you get "epiphanies" toward the end. Great job!

  • @toddbeeman5933
    @toddbeeman5933 3 года назад +4

    I love everything about this, Michael! I too play guitar and drums. Seeing Dennis Chambers play at a local drum clinic when I was young changed my life.. I'd guess '02. Thanks for covering this!
    Peace & love from Missouri -Todd

  • @jackstraw8145
    @jackstraw8145 3 года назад +7

    There's a whole lot of rhythm going around. Michael knew we need the funk. Gotta have that funk!

  • @kenjijohnson5323
    @kenjijohnson5323 3 года назад +3

    Ahh my son the quest for the ONE! The one groove binds them all! The precious!!!

  • @Doze320
    @Doze320 3 года назад +2

    I watched this video because I love funk. I don't play guitar but loved your breakdown and explanation of what I love listening to. Your passion for the music is obvious.

  • @piualto147
    @piualto147 3 года назад +5

    I am forever grateful for this. Funk is its own reward. Thank you!

  • @nodoor9132
    @nodoor9132 3 года назад +2

    From 1983 to 1985 with Dennis Chambers and Skeet Curtis funkadelic was the funkiest group in the galaxy, nobody could touch them.

  • @AlbertABarry
    @AlbertABarry 3 года назад +2

    I really enjoyed the comments greatly and you can tell this man has quality for he plays a PRS guitar.

  • @louisduany6020
    @louisduany6020 3 года назад +2

    More than anything I loved how you enjoyed the funk! You were transported by the Mothership.

    • @pilarq7886
      @pilarq7886 10 месяцев назад

      One Nation under the Funk

  • @randywatson4341
    @randywatson4341 3 года назад +6

    One of the best quotes George made was free your mind and your ass will follow! That explained the whole deal!

  • @EdwardFagan07
    @EdwardFagan07 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for sharing your in depth understanding and appreciation of this wonderful music.

  • @jeopardy_music
    @jeopardy_music 3 года назад +5

    Haha dude I wanna be your friend, this level of enthusiasm about both the dead AND pfunk?!

  • @dmeemd7787
    @dmeemd7787 3 года назад +1

    Hell yeah! This is so sick I love it! On a side note, you definitely help me be myself a lot more as a musician since I have been following your channel 🤘

  • @kyleonard
    @kyleonard 3 года назад

    I watch your vids a lot trying to get better at guitar, but honestly dude, the thing I've gotten most out of your content is I enjoy just straight up listening to music more now than I ever have, and I can't come anywhere close to explaining in words how much this actually means. Thank you so much.

  • @beakdasneak1603
    @beakdasneak1603 3 года назад +6

    Awesome brotha this breakdown of yours is so DOPE ! Bring me back some memories. I first saw parliament/ Funkadelic at my 1st ever concert Oakland Coliseum in Oakland California at age 14 years old 1979 can you imagine how amazed I was.
    Oh but wait also there was Bootsy’s Rubber Band and Rick James. I was Blessed to see all at one time in there prime.
    Can you do Bootsy Collins he’s also a Legend

    • @Guitargate
      @Guitargate  3 года назад +1

      I’d love to!!!

    • @TheSirnoise
      @TheSirnoise 3 года назад

      Are you talking the Funk on the Green with the Brides, and they brought out that giant Funkadelic skull? I was there too brother!

  • @charlesgeter2931
    @charlesgeter2931 3 года назад +2

    Dude your cool has risen to amazing heights!

  • @ChuckTaylorixonmedia1
    @ChuckTaylorixonmedia1 3 года назад +2

    4 names,Bernie Worrell, Gary Shider Eddie Hazel,Michael Hampton

  • @jamespaivapaiva4460
    @jamespaivapaiva4460 3 года назад +8

    P-Funk,War, Tower of Power! None of my pals back then could understand till I took them to a SHOW! Now they know,its a shakin' thang!

    • @jeffbenson6102
      @jeffbenson6102 3 года назад

      Oh yeah, I like me some T.O.P. Larry Braggs is badass!

    • @jamespaivapaiva4460
      @jamespaivapaiva4460 3 года назад

      @@jeffbenson6102 And their still at it! Saw them with Average White Band in 2018!Great show!!!

    • @civgeek
      @civgeek 3 года назад

      @@jamespaivapaiva4460 Grew up with TOP. Seen them 15-20 times. Last time was at NAMM a few years ago. It was cool to see RnB, Metalheads, Jazzers, old, young, and middleaged sing along and know all the songs.

  • @wilfig
    @wilfig 3 года назад +1

    Man, I thoroughly enjoyed watching you enjoy P-Funk!
    And I learned some things that I had no idea was going on inside the music.
    As a musician myself, I just vibed off of the music, and never tried to figure it out.
    I'm glad I found this! Thank you!

  • @keithshowell6688
    @keithshowell6688 3 года назад +1

    This was great Michael. Good shout out to Dennis Chambers from Baltimore and showing the Germany concert, I (drummer) have lived in both...and Myrtle Beach was one of my best vacations too!

  • @thekingstouch
    @thekingstouch 10 месяцев назад

    Man…I’m glad I found this channel. Great job on the P-Funk breakdowns. So good…

  • @charleslovett7828
    @charleslovett7828 3 года назад +6

    I dont know if you heard this I think 1976 Dr Funkenstein live... Its primitive, yet laid back....I love how George is conducting the funk orchestra but I completely like how he turns Michael Hampton loose for about 5 or 6 minutes solo

    • @Guitargate
      @Guitargate  3 года назад +2

      Hit me.

    • @tommyswenumson1739
      @tommyswenumson1739 3 года назад

      @@Guitargate ruclips.net/video/-ga5xtTX_8E/видео.html
      He’s probably talkin about this recording which is actually from ‘77, but there’s a few others from 76 on youtube but they don’t have long guitar solos so idk.
      ALSO I strongly advocate that you take a look into Eddie Hazel’s deeper cuts for a new potential video. Like you could look up Funkadelic live 1969 which will bring to you 14 minutes of incredible footage of the original Funkadelic lineup playing live (I think it’s the only live footage of that era of PFunk available to us). The funky guitar grooves in that video are AWESOME, it would be so cool if you could break them down. It also features the band seamlessly transitioning in between several of their early songs in a medley-esque way...very tight.
      Have you heard The Goose by Parliament? If not, you should. So much is talked about Eddie’s blistering loud Maggot Brainy solo work but no one ever talks about or analyzes his incredible rhythm guitar ability, like that which he lays down on The Goose, along with a beautifully funky, subtle and laid back quiet solo towards the end of the jam. PUHLEASE man look at The Goose!

    • @Solodolo84
      @Solodolo84 2 года назад

      When he said "come here Michael" you already knew it was gonna be a stone groove.

  • @PenelopePitstop069
    @PenelopePitstop069 3 года назад

    I'm halfway thru and just enjoy watching you getting into this old time favorite and explaining the music. Wish you were my music teacher. You make it fun!

  • @darkhalo0868
    @darkhalo0868 Год назад

    If "Never judge a book by it's cover" was a person it would be you. Never in a million years I would think you would not only be a P-Funk fan but even know who P-Funk was. Now I'm a subscriber to your channel and you have amazing content, but this blew me away. Kudos to you my brother!!!

  • @piualto147
    @piualto147 2 года назад +2

    This tune was arranged by Junie Morrison btw

  • @carlbernard7615
    @carlbernard7615 3 года назад

    Fantastic video, i have no idea what you were talking about half the time but thankfully music is a universal language. Loved it.

  • @jimijunior3
    @jimijunior3 Год назад

    I appreciate what you did. Yes, you did teach. I play in Original Parliament and I just learned from you brother. Thanks

  • @modemmack
    @modemmack 3 года назад +1

    I kinda like the idea of a reaction channel with somebody that knows musical language. Most can't explain a dang thing about why it's good.

  • @edouble7A
    @edouble7A 5 месяцев назад

    I’m a drummer and a Funkateer…My friend is saxophonist Greg Thomas out of DC.
    The ending is a combination of P-Funk tunes:
    1st is the intro to Bootsy’s “ Rubber Duckie” of the Ahhh…The name is Bootsy, Baby LP
    and the intro to The Brides of Funkenstein’s “Disco to Go”

  • @drug.3797
    @drug.3797 3 года назад +1

    Nice ending licks to your intro, it's always a pleasure to see what you present. Also always a pleasure to see your childlike love for music, but adult breakdown.

  • @andregonzales04
    @andregonzales04 Год назад +1

    I've watched so many of your videos but this is my all time favorite. I listen to everything from Slayer to Duke Ellington but for some reason the older I get the more and more I find myself listening to P funk. Nothing puts me in a better mood than the raw minimal rules of real funk. It's so amazing to see someone else nerd out on funk as much as I have in my older age. 🤘🏽 P funk for life!

  • @orlandogregory367
    @orlandogregory367 3 года назад +1

    Michael .....YOU ARE AWESOME.....P_FUNK is LEGENDARY...
    Watching you BREAK IT DOWN bring tears to my EYES
    P-FUNK is our neighborhood MUSIC in DETROIT
    GREAT TALENT you have SIR!!!!!

  • @bryandouglass9997
    @bryandouglass9997 3 года назад +2

    Much respect, I was at the underwater concert, and when george came down in a space ship, never again. Don't forget Parlet and Brides of Funkinstein!

  • @endtimeconspiracy6185
    @endtimeconspiracy6185 2 года назад

    I really appreciate your love for the funk , and your breakdown just shows an indepth understanding of the music 🎵 , love it

  • @sunpapa9107
    @sunpapa9107 3 года назад +1

    FYI
    The lick on the end is originally from Bootsie It starts with A,C,D,F....They know it so well that Dennis is able to take lots of rhythmic freedom with the fills on his execution.

    • @thekingstouch
      @thekingstouch 10 месяцев назад

      I was going to mention that 👍🏾. It’s also the intro to Brides of Funkenstein “Disco to Go”

  • @damonedwards6724
    @damonedwards6724 3 года назад

    I like to thank you man for posting your awesomeness video on the tight rhythmic sound of PFunk!! I am 67 years young and I still jam to George Clinton and the PFunk Allstars from 72 and still today. I have seen this video you used to explain the the bands technics in developing the PFunk sound. The music is and was before it’s time such and like the band Sly and the Family Stone!! George is a great band leader and yes he commands what he wants to hear and gives the band to leeway to build on the musics notes that makes the crowds get up out of their seats to move and groove man!! The Parliament Funkadelic band of today is awesome as well with Black Byrd McKnight in lead guitar demonstrating his dynamic skills on the fretboards... with an awesome drummer Benzel Baltimore on drums to keep the beat in time for the band and the natives on the floor!!! Again I enjoyed your video I have subscribed and will keep tuning into you a whole lot more!! I’m not a guitar player but I do have a few guitars that play around with ....hopefully one day I will learn to play some PFunk tunes man!!! Thanks once again for breaking down this great tune!!😎🤩🎸🥁🎷🎼🤟🏾🎺🎹

  • @y.y.alvarez347
    @y.y.alvarez347 3 года назад +5

    Bruh! So, my first album I ever bought was Uncle Jam Wants You by Funkadelic in '79, so I am partial to the P-Funk. But, your analysis emphasizes what I heard years ago. in an interview with Bootsy Collins, he compares backing James Brown like being in the military and going to George Clinton like the opposite. Free form and feel. Your analysis just reinforces that. Super cool!

    • @dunbarf2413
      @dunbarf2413 3 года назад +1

      Funny thing about that. If the story is more truth than rumor...it was James Brown who indirectly kicked off Parliament/Funkadelic further evolution. James Brown's music formula always relied on the One. When Bootsy left the JBs he took that with him and passed it on to George Clinton ...it was like an epiphany for George Clinton and everything was on The One from then on.

  • @osiruskat
    @osiruskat 3 года назад

    Loved the way you broke everything down. Gives me another insight in the orchestration of the little melodies and chord structures.

  • @aaronj.brooks1977
    @aaronj.brooks1977 Год назад

    Hey thanks for the lesson you’ve broke down everything from note to note 🎶 from this classic song from Funkadelic ( Not Just) Knee Deep live 👍🏾🤘🏾

  • @rodhoward8805
    @rodhoward8805 3 года назад +2

    This takes me back to the glory days of listening to concerts at the Capital Center in what was known then as Landover, MD. They always brought their "A" game when performing in the DMV and played extended sets. Thanks for the breakdown. I'm covering songs and pissing off neighbors as I learn how to play "Marge." We both appreciate it!! Thanks Michael.

  • @Scottthewholeworld
    @Scottthewholeworld 3 года назад +1

    Goodness gracious, sir!
    Listening to you disassemble the sound added to the P-Funk I was listening to! You seemed like 'Sherlock Holmes' inspecting the scene of the crime from every angle and finding something new every time. That was FUN!!
    You clearly made your funk the P-Funk!!

  • @Grainraiser
    @Grainraiser 3 года назад

    Man thanks for video. The very first concert I ever attended was a Funkadelic concert in Houston TX. A friend of mines snuck me in because I was only 17 years old. I can still remember the Mothership coming down and being high as a kite because of the second hand smoke. I had never seen that many T and A's in one place. I was pimple faced kid who for one night had gone to P-Funk heaven.

  • @jamespaivapaiva4460
    @jamespaivapaiva4460 3 года назад +3

    Stayed up late watching your live-stream! A lot of great new music to check out! Then you come at us with P-FUNK! Mercy Micheal!

  • @gregmuscovalley3791
    @gregmuscovalley3791 3 года назад

    Great to see a fan who is also a musician react. Dennis killed it. They were super tight. This also shows Gary as the leader and M D. When they were this tight not many bands could touch them. Great video. I think it was Razor on keys maybe boogie on bass. So many great musicians came through this camp.

  • @axevictim715
    @axevictim715 3 года назад

    I’ve been telling people for years that Parliament/Funkadelic was the greatest band ever, just because of all the hidden gems within their songs. I’ve seen them 30 times easily over the years and was never disappointed. I even played with Eddie Hazel in “Funkadelic 2nd Generation before he passed in 1992 and I’ve jammed with Mike Kidd Funkadelic Hampton a couple of times.
    Great video‼️🎶🤟🏾🎸

  • @bigrustydog
    @bigrustydog 3 года назад +2

    Excellent breakdown of this music!!!

  • @Solodolo84
    @Solodolo84 2 года назад

    Mike said to himself "let me put my sunglasses on so I can see what I'm doing" Love to see another funkateer. You a real one brotha 🍻 immediate sub. At the end of the day, it always comes back to the one.

  • @BillKnighton1
    @BillKnighton1 3 года назад +4

    Big up Brutha Mike! You Rock!

  • @Joe-cw5rp
    @Joe-cw5rp 2 года назад

    Seen p funk all stars 3 times between 2015 and 2022. As you said, never ever had so much joy at gigs

  • @jayskywalker5049
    @jayskywalker5049 3 года назад +1

    YEAH MAN...R.I.P.JUNIE MORRISON WHO WAS THE BATTERY IN THE BACK FOR THIS ALBUM UNCLE JAM WANTS YOU 🤘

  • @peedebarsinisterjr1453
    @peedebarsinisterjr1453 3 года назад +4

    I've seen plenty of these disections of songs but you are "hall of fame" caliber with this one. I'm thinking about learning some theory. . .probably not. But I loved it! You're very good.

    • @Guitargate
      @Guitargate  3 года назад +1

      Thanks!!

    • @ogchuk-d2055
      @ogchuk-d2055 3 года назад +1

      I’m hip! This brotha on point describing Pfunk! Wish I knew all that theory shiznit he spittin! Would luv to jam with him on my fender Squier! Lol

  • @georgebender1070
    @georgebender1070 3 года назад +1

    Being fr Detroit the sound studio in Detroit George would listen to each musician, to pass his ear test and always had extras for when needed!!

  • @jaililaj9246
    @jaililaj9246 12 дней назад

    My buddy showed me your reactions to Kendrick Lamar and the Awe you were in made me a fan of yours. I can tell you understand what’s going on. You are a musicians musician, my brotha. You got a new sub! Keep going, champ.

  • @edouble7A
    @edouble7A 3 года назад +1

    When I first heard this without actually watching Dennis, I thought there was a timbale player until I saw a timbale set up on the hi hat side of the drums and Dennis playing the timbale part...InCredible!

  • @drasticbread249
    @drasticbread249 3 года назад +1

    It's early in the morning and I'm watching Michael react to Knee Deep, it's gonna be a good day.

  • @jameskimble6133
    @jameskimble6133 3 года назад +1

    I was down in Lake Okeechobee, Florida and I saw George as he was riding two dolphins and had a beat box on his shoulder. I yelled at him about the Fuzzy Haskin licks I learned and how it “got me off my ass n jammin.” He said, “COOL dawg” 😎👍🏼

  • @energyasylum997
    @energyasylum997 3 месяца назад

    Yeeeeeaaayyyyaaaaa!!! ✊👌💪✌️
    Incredible song, DEFINITELY ONE OF MY ALL TIME FAVORITES!! Knee Deep, baby baby!!

    • @SociopatheAssume
      @SociopatheAssume 2 месяца назад

      Same here, also Michael's guitar solo : it 's not the longest or the fastest, but man it is such an iconic one ! And fun to play too ;)

  • @jeffwantz3208
    @jeffwantz3208 3 года назад

    Michael, greetings from way over in Bel Air. Man you have really inspired me to pick up my guitar again. Thank you.

    • @Guitargate
      @Guitargate  3 года назад +1

      Glad to hear it! You're SOOOOOOO far away :)

  • @randywatson4341
    @randywatson4341 3 года назад +1

    Funkadelic Parliament Changed My Life Growing up!

  • @ththejackjumper
    @ththejackjumper 3 года назад +1

    Darn it, last night's stream got blocked. Was going to show my buddies that you got to see our quarantine vid! Thanks for checking it out.

    • @benwear
      @benwear 3 года назад +1

      Should be back up in a bit, Tom. Michael had to strip out a couple of blocked vids...Travis Tritt and Mad Season. Check back later today.

  • @defnationrecordspublishing494
    @defnationrecordspublishing494 3 года назад

    Dude you made me smile and reminded me how much I need to practice!!!!

  • @alfredshill2873
    @alfredshill2873 3 года назад +9

    FOR A WHITE BOY YOU ARE RIGHT ON POINT WITH EVERYTHING YOU HEAR...☝🏾...back in the day this was a movement that stay in motion...for more than 3 hours straight...you had at least 2 of JAMES BROWN’S on the 1 genius’s involved in the movement of motion of the COSMIC Establishment...NUFF/SAID💯💯🔥👍🏾☝🏾

    • @Guitargate
      @Guitargate  3 года назад +2

      Truth!!

    • @Solodolo84
      @Solodolo84 2 года назад

      @@Guitargate say hell yeah, "we are children of production, produced in conjunction, with the urgency of our Dr Funkenstein."

  • @atlnla4112
    @atlnla4112 3 года назад +2

    Great vid and explanation of what’s going on. Other than Prince not sure of any band as good. I worked stage local on a Smokin Grooves show. Standing off stage I was amazed. First, George seemed like he could barely stand (and yes late to come out). But was amazed at the cues he gave to the band. How much control he had over everything that was happening. Things most would miss or no even know (like you pointed out he needed the mic hotter). Live...they are one of the greatest experiences ever.

  • @sasfiremaiden840
    @sasfiremaiden840 3 года назад +1

    This was amazing...thanks for giving props too the funkedelic era. I still bump George Clinton!!!♥️

  • @DR.Detroit11
    @DR.Detroit11 3 года назад

    I am really diving in and thank you for the enlightenment.

  • @radiantmind8729
    @radiantmind8729 3 года назад +2

    I’m a trumpet player, and that ending was SICK.

  • @jameswilson1522
    @jameswilson1522 23 дня назад

    Excellent description... Excellent review !

  • @MrGroot-nh2ny
    @MrGroot-nh2ny 3 года назад

    I asked and he delivered !!! Thanks so much

  • @jamesgraham3116
    @jamesgraham3116 3 года назад +13

    Bro, eventually, you have to do some Isley guitar.

    • @ronaldlivington137
      @ronaldlivington137 3 года назад +2

      “Hope you feel better love” one of the greatest solos of all time, very difficult to play 🎸🎸

    • @patvann2780
      @patvann2780 3 года назад

      No one can do that, sorry

    • @patvann2780
      @patvann2780 3 года назад

      No one can hold a candle next to Ernie isley.

    • @Solodolo84
      @Solodolo84 2 года назад

      Who's that lady or Summer Breeze, anyone of those would do, especially who's that lady.

  • @talkingpanda7046
    @talkingpanda7046 3 года назад +1

    Maggot Brain!!! All Day. So good. My all time favorite use of the guitar. Eddie Hazel exercised out his grief of losing his mother through that song. Pure emotion. I can't find a live version with acceptable audio though.

  • @OriginalOldSkoolFunk
    @OriginalOldSkoolFunk 3 года назад +9

    Great to see your almost childlike enthusiasm on this video. You have clearly listened to George and Freed your Mind...and your ass has followed.
    That HOB show in Myrtle Beach that you are talking about was back in 2007 and I was there. I was standing on stage most of the show next to Danny Bedrozen. Before the show me and my brother were hanging out in my 18 wheeler in the hotel parking lot...playing guitar with the late Garry Shider and Boogie Mosson and of course, my good friend, Kidd Funkadelic...Michael Hampton.
    Been going to PFunk shows since the early 70's. This is a great classic video of multitudes of shows. Keep that awesome content coming. 🤩🤘🏾🤩

    • @gregmuscovalley3791
      @gregmuscovalley3791 3 года назад

      Hey old school can we chop it up about Bernie on the long version of aqua boogie. Can we talk about the Brides ...Texas. The new Neal Bogart movie Sam Jackson playing George. I go back as far as the first Funkadelic album. Always great to learn about the music!

    • @gregmuscovalley3791
      @gregmuscovalley3791 3 года назад

      Hey old school. So a background singer helped me sneek in to a showw at the fox in Detroit. Saw the whole show from the rafters on stage when they played flashlight I climbed down and danced on stage with my heros

    • @OriginalOldSkoolFunk
      @OriginalOldSkoolFunk 3 года назад

      @@gregmuscovalley3791 That's what's up Bro. Nothing like ha going out with George and The Funk Mob...! 🤘🏾🤩

  • @juniorsinaise3340
    @juniorsinaise3340 3 года назад +1

    Awesome I learn a lot from you bro great stuff

  • @meljrnone8608
    @meljrnone8608 3 года назад

    You are definitely worthy of the funk, Michael...nice dissection.

  • @Spritofjazz
    @Spritofjazz 8 месяцев назад

    All of these guys are just legends

  • @adamsalazar7094
    @adamsalazar7094 3 года назад

    I love your vids bro keep them up!

  • @fletch20175
    @fletch20175 3 года назад +15

    How about Maggot Brain!!! Mr. Eddie Hazel

    • @joshewa638
      @joshewa638 3 года назад

      Some respect for the man thankyou.

    • @tommyswenumson1739
      @tommyswenumson1739 3 года назад

      How about a deeper Eddie Hazel cut than Maggot Brain? There’s a million MB covers on youtube.

  • @matthewhaddad1950
    @matthewhaddad1950 3 года назад

    dude I don't know what the music scene was like in Ctown when you lived there, but the music scene there these days is insane! all the guitarists are insane and amazing jam band guys, I played in a couple gigging bands in Charleston when I lived there back in 2010 and considered myself lucky to be playing among such great guitarists.

  • @sketchem774
    @sketchem774 3 года назад +1

    Rodney "Skeet" Curtis on bass! He is also from Baltimore and a little older than Dennis. 👍

    • @tboykin6493
      @tboykin6493 3 года назад

      Skeet curtis and Dennis chambers equals heavyweight funk YESS SIR

  • @NASHVEGE
    @NASHVEGE 3 года назад

    Excellent Break Down young man
    KeepOnRockin

  • @ronancullen9934
    @ronancullen9934 3 года назад

    Love this video!