I've been debating this very argument for decades. Well worth it. "Across that 16th note groove, different parts of the orchestration--the guitar, the bass, the horns, the vocals--they're popping up in different parts of the 16th-note groove..." Right there. That's Funk. After they hit the one, given a measure of music in a funk song, every instrument has its own place within the bar, and rarely does one instrument block another. The polyrhythmic possibilities of that kind of composing are vast. "In Time" by Sly is the perfect demonstration of that, as are many others of his. To contrast, in Rock music, usually the guitars, bass, and drums are all coming down on the same places within a measure.
I personally divide funk into PRIMARY CHARACTERISTICS and SECONDARY CHARACTERISTICS PRIMARY: (things that are always there) Intense and interlocking Groove, focus on Rhythm (especially 16th note rhythm), Use Of Space and Syncopation, and almost everything you mentioned in the video SECONDARY: (not required- many funk songs have these characteristics, but not all) Slap Bass, slow tempo (I have heard faster tempos in funk before), chord vamps, wah effect, improvisation, rhythmic ghost notes on guitar, MELODIC BASSLINES, swung rhythms, no fills, ET CETERA.
Nice! This right here is without a doubt funk & very funky. Thanks Jonathan for covering this. And I hope I didn’t come off too argumentative, but I was bit annoyed at what I thought was a mislabel. But respect to you, you’re very talented, and I look forward to learning more from you.
what you are playing is funk but I separate the history of funk into 3 periods : 60's early 70's funk ( slow gritty funk like you play) ; late 70's Parliament era funk ; and 80's synth funk…………….……………………………………………..80's synth funk proves that funk can be fast
what did funk musicians in 2000 contribute that was new?…………….……………………………………...any funk made in 2000 falls into one of the three categories that I mentioned...………………………………………………………………………..Uptown funk and Bruno mars other song are both 80's synth funk...………………………………………...the music in this video is early 70's funk...………………………………………….gritty
the history of this genre of music , in my opinion, can be clearly cut into three different sub genres with nearly no blur between them…………….……………………………..when I attach a sub genre to a period it doesn't mean that there were no exceptions...…………………………………………………………...it means that that sub genre I have associated with that period dominated that period completely…………….………………………………………….the early 70's was dominated by slow gritty funk...………………………………………………………...after today I might add a 4th category :60's funk which was mostly up tempo ………………………………………………………….in the early 70's the beat slowed down and most funk was slow and gritty…………….………………………………………………by the late 70's the beat had clearly increase because of pressure from disco…………….……………………………………………….if you disagree with my categorizations then tell me specifically why
Glad to hear ya giving credit to “Rodger “. I grew up down the street from Rodger Troutman and also several of the Ohio Players. Great guys. Amazing talent.
Fantastic breakdown!! Well done!.You actually made it make sense. I would never be able to explain it other than I know the difference when I hear it. Funk and funky are both feelings!! 🤣
Great "Introduction to Funk" list! You could make a two semester college course out of that. I WORE.OUT. the vinyl on some of those records. And had the good fortune of being a horn player in a band that covered many of those tunes. Thanks for posting.
Wow. Just came upon your video and found it brilliant. I wish I heard this before I released my track. Now I am doubting if my song is a real funk track or only funky 😄
Funky vs Funky has been a stickler for me for decades. In the 90's there was lots of break beat that was funky, and then there was "Funky House" which wasn't even funky, nothing funky about it. Just watched a blind white piano player with Funk in the youtube video. Nothing funky about his playing, couldn't see it as even funky. Then I noticed the same guy had a rhodes video, checked it out, and damn that man can groove, and has the funk, Strange haw even people who know their stuff, can liberally throw 'Funk' around as a term in places it doesn't belong.
Recommendations for artists by decade: 60s- James Brown (duh) 70s- Parliament-Funkadelic, Sly And The Family Stone, Stevie Wonder, Earth Wind & Fire, Tower Of Power, Herbie Hancock (during his funk era) 80s- Prince, Zapp 90s- Red Hot Chili Peppers, Primus, Jamiroquai 21st Century- Lettuce, Vulfpeck, Nth Power, Fearless Flyers, Scary Pockets, The Motet, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong
I love the groove. You have a style and rhythm i hope to learn. I would have to shout out the Brian Culbertson FUNK! album as another reference in the collection.
I like your vids. Great content. 3 main points. 1- Perhaps something most won't mention, (or don't know) is the culture of "Funk." Funk isn't something that is "played." It isn't "music." It's a lifestyle. James Brown was the first to record it but it existed before he recorded it, but the groove (and all aspects) had already existed.. For example, anyone can follow a recipe but that doesn't mean you can cook in that style. 2- The vocals / lyrics. Unlike "soul", Funk has a strong rhythmic hook. Giving the song intent. 3- The industry capitalized on the style just to corner their market... as every style has done. This is what has created most of the confusion between soul, R&B, funk, blues, etc... It removed from the culture or standardized and then lost.
Great job "quantifying" the funk, dude. I love that wacky DX7 clav patch! I actually have a DX7 memory card that has that exact patch, it's like a beefed up version of the regular DX7 clav. I'm surprised you didn't mention more about Parliament Funkadelic, it's a well known fact that the funk was originally brought to our galaxy by Dr. Funkenstein's mothership, lol.
I'm not a musician, but once I questioned the Web about the difference between soul and funk, I got here. Didn't catch everything, of course, since I'm not a musician, but thank you nonetheless, it was very educational. Oh, and thanks a lot for the list! 😎
Don´t kill your self about this people mate. Your videos, songs, demos, exercises, etc are AMAZING and really really helpful for keyboardists and musicians and we can learn a lot of interesting think thanks to you. So THANK YOU for the f.. MUSIC!
What an absolutely great episode. You nailed it and with a great demonstration. Add to that you ended with a new playlist for me. Brilliant. My track: Down Home Funk by Richard 'Groove' Holmes from 1971. It has the sixties organ feel that makes it seems older than it is but that beat..................
Oh man... I've got a totally different musical education and i feel so poor, so incomplete. I'm so glad I found you! I'm gonna take a seat in the back of the class if I may. Thank you for sharing your great artistry with us!🙏🎹🔥
Hey man Funk was a New Orleans term used to refer to to jazz. And if you hear Nola trad jazz, it emphasis the first note, it has people playing different phrase in different parts of the bar and has the slowed down feel
Great presentation as always! Except ... it took me more than two hours to get through this one. I had to look up "funk" within the first few seconds - after wiki, various articles, and listening to about thirty top funk hits, plus a really long article about James Brown and how he evolved in his musical expression - I was finally able to get back to your "show" - now already spending more than an hour and 30 seconds (you have the smaller portion of that time). I think it is great that you make the effort to explain the concept and elements behind the music. I think when we re-visit your "stuff" we will have a better appreciation for all the little details that we can now observe, that perhaps we had taken for granted the first few times through. Really enjoyed your demonstration of "assembly" - for us kinesthetic learners - that was great fun and informative. Thank you again for you time and knowledge and willingness to share. Great way to understand music - listen to others.
This is Funky, no doubt about it ! I think your videos are shaping into something very cool, I like the way you analysed all different elements of today's piece, and the recommendations at the end. Also very interesting to learn about the guitar voicing... Maybe you could invite a guest from time to time, like musicians who play different instruments so they can give insights about the way THEY play funk. Thanks !
Every body's got a little light under the sun! flaaaashlight ! My favorite tune ever ! @groovewindow did you check the George Clinton album he made with rappers ? The flash light version is dayum good also a 9min version of atomic dogs ahah pure delight !
You're a gift. Really. I follow you since 10+ years and you give so much without expecting anything in return. I hope Karma will always be in your favour my friend :)
I like the way you break this down, particularly the way you dissect funk into those 3 parts. In my opinion the example piece you put together sounds a bit too busy though - I think another integral part of funk is using space/silence/rests as an instrument too, it lets the bits you do play really breathe and dance and pop
I'm smiling so freaking huge at "Heyyyy, what'dya say..." Dude, great attitude, great funky soul, no matter what someone else calls it. I love your vids!
I'm planning on doing funk covers on non-funk songs, and I want it to sound like JB's music. Could you make a video about accompanying James Brown songs?
In time, by Sly and the Family Stone, however it was probably mostly Sly at that time. The song is from 1974. It really is a great one where every instrument is interlocking. The horns, drums, bass and organ interact so well. When I listened to it for the first time, it blew my mind and I put it on repeat for the whole day. It feels so sloppy and tight at the same time. I really think it is the best thing I've ever heard.
I was so happy to find this video but I really hoped that you would have some examples of NOT FUNK songs that are a little Funky. I know what Funk is. But a lot of people don’t know the difference between Funk and Funky. Maybe you can do another video on that. Thanks. Trying to find a great video that I can share with people about the difference between Funk and Funky (not funk).
Have you ever thought about making your own album or variations (I think I saw your improv on Tune 88), I really love it and wish I can listen to your playlist (where it's just music)
Heheheheh watching this in 2024, reminds me of Bob Ross, but you are the musical Bob, painting with notes! hehehehheheh cool! Love the Phonk, Keep the Phonk alive oh yeah! Baby!
Pino Presti's "Funky Bump": not an american funk classic, but I think it deserves to be in a great funk tracks list. Three chords, awesome bass that puts the stress on the 1, the hammond is killer and it's probably no faster than 105. Or maybe I'm wrong and it's just funky, as the name of the tune states.
Adding to the confusion is the fact that many purveyors of less funky music styles (i.e. disco, house, lite jazz) often wrongly claim to be playing funk to appear more desirable.
Another oh so funky groove! A perfect track for a collaboration between George Clinton and Snoop Dogg! After that, Bootsie Collins shows up to add his signature Mutron bass solo! Aaaaah, yess!
Here's weighing in with two bands, two songs and similar bass lines (minus the b sections). The first is "Maze featuring Frankie Beverly". Maze is a legendary, legendary band many may not have heard of. They remind me of the legendary British band called "Squeeze" who eluded many people until much later. Maze can either be a funk band or a funky RnB/Soul band. Their live shows seriously attest to that. They still draw a crowd when they perform. My submission for their funk or funky song is "Back in stride again". This song can be a funk song or a funky tune. Your call. I hope it's okay to include a link. ruclips.net/video/XAPkAdXuPnI/видео.html. Frankie Beverly was supposed to be as "big" as Marvin Gaye and his voice was referred to as "silky soul". The second band I'd like to submit is another legendary band that fits almost the same bill. Their soul versus funk quotient may be up for debate (I say it leans more funky as opposed to funk) but what isn't up for debate is their funky soul sound. The name of this band is LTD and one of the funky songs they are also famous for is "Every time I turn around". ruclips.net/video/uqacuYcKV-c/видео.html Incidentally, LTD (the band) is also famous for unwittingly launching the solo career of (at the time, their replacement singer), Jeffrey Osbourne who ironically, went on to write and perform the dreamy balled "On the Wings of Love" that became a soap opera staple and eclipsed "Every time I turn around" which until then had been the biggest hit of his career.
Y make my monday up ! :) Shake everythink y got- nobody knows this greatest funk album ! So, if You know, what "motet" is (y t-shirt), and Y know Maceo....its great :) !!! Thanks for Groovewindow !!! And my ask: hmmm...can Y make toturial "how to play Shake everything y got on organ " ??? :) Its not easy for me... Once again -thanks !!!
Hehe, I don't know how I get to the honour, but from this point I would also like to extend my greetings back from Darmstadt. Or, as we like to say here: Gude!
Ok. Tempo has fuck all to do with if it's funk or not. There are alot of bands (for instance) who claim to be Funk bands, when in actuality have no funky feel what-so-ever. I would regaurd most anything that is four to the floor as not being funk. I would call it disco based, (which of course is an offshoot of funk). I would go as far to say that Disco is to Funk, what Glenn Miller is to Jazz. After a long lifetime listening to "Funk", I have come to the conclusion that I like stuff that is Funky, which in the so called Funk genre I find most bands to be utterly utterly lacking. O.K Funk is Break Down by We The People Been Hard by Sapo ruclips.net/video/Orezaes7h3Q/видео.html Shaft In Africa by Johnny Pate The Popcorn by James Brown & The Soul Believers which can be found here ruclips.net/video/HuHUrZ7RkUs/видео.html Dirty Harry (both versions) by Lalo Schifrin especially - ruclips.net/video/fONiS49qB9A/видео.html Give It Up by Kool & The Gang Zero Point by Kashmere Stage Band Pollution by Pieces Of Peace Sunshine Of Your Love by Spanky Wilson I Believe In Miracles by The Jackson Sisters Beat Me Till I'm Blue by The Mohawkes E.V.A by Jean Jacques Perrey Just to name a few. I got all this stuff on original Vinyl.
Such a great band - and that keyboard player!!! If anyone gets the chance to see The Motet live -- they put on a great live show too. I've seen them twice, and will probably catch them any time they come through town...
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I've been debating this very argument for decades. Well worth it. "Across that 16th note groove, different parts of the orchestration--the guitar, the bass, the horns, the vocals--they're popping up in different parts of the 16th-note groove..." Right there. That's Funk. After they hit the one, given a measure of music in a funk song, every instrument has its own place within the bar, and rarely does one instrument block another. The polyrhythmic possibilities of that kind of composing are vast. "In Time" by Sly is the perfect demonstration of that, as are many others of his. To contrast, in Rock music, usually the guitars, bass, and drums are all coming down on the same places within a measure.
Making educational groovy stuff out of empty criticism, you nailed it man. Cheers !
I love his attitude and vibe. Love how he didn't talk trash about the comments or other views.
I just discovered this channel and I have to say: Your demeanor and energy are so charming!! Such charisma ❤️
I personally divide funk into PRIMARY CHARACTERISTICS and SECONDARY CHARACTERISTICS
PRIMARY: (things that are always there)
Intense and interlocking Groove, focus on Rhythm (especially 16th note rhythm), Use Of Space and Syncopation, and almost everything you mentioned in the video
SECONDARY: (not required- many funk songs have these characteristics, but not all)
Slap Bass, slow tempo (I have heard faster tempos in funk before), chord vamps, wah effect, improvisation, rhythmic ghost notes on guitar, MELODIC BASSLINES, swung rhythms, no fills, ET CETERA.
I feel like a nod to The Meters is a must. People say perhaps? Talk about funky drums and playing in between the cracks. They put the swing in funk...
Nice! This right here is without a doubt funk & very funky. Thanks Jonathan for covering this. And I hope I didn’t come off too argumentative, but I was bit annoyed at what I thought was a mislabel. But respect to you, you’re very talented, and I look forward to learning more from you.
Your comment was right on and made me think! That's what good discussion is all about. Thanks for the opportunity to think through it!
what you are playing is funk but I separate the history of funk into 3 periods : 60's early 70's funk ( slow gritty funk like you play) ; late 70's Parliament era funk ; and 80's synth funk…………….……………………………………………..80's synth funk proves that funk can be fast
what did funk musicians in 2000 contribute that was new?…………….……………………………………...any funk made in 2000 falls into one of the three categories that I mentioned...………………………………………………………………………..Uptown funk and Bruno mars other song are both 80's synth funk...………………………………………...the music in this video is early 70's funk...………………………………………….gritty
the history of this genre of music , in my opinion, can be clearly cut into three different sub genres with nearly no blur between them…………….……………………………..when I attach a sub genre to a period it doesn't mean that there were no exceptions...…………………………………………………………...it means that that sub genre I have associated with that period dominated that period completely…………….………………………………………….the early 70's was dominated by slow gritty funk...………………………………………………………...after today I might add a 4th category :60's funk which was mostly up tempo ………………………………………………………….in the early 70's the beat slowed down and most funk was slow and gritty…………….………………………………………………by the late 70's the beat had clearly increase because of pressure from disco…………….……………………………………………….if you disagree with my categorizations then tell me specifically why
@@robinsss whats up with the all the dots?
Glad to hear ya giving credit to “Rodger “.
I grew up down the street from Rodger Troutman and also several of the Ohio Players. Great guys. Amazing talent.
Thank you so much for sharing this lesson!
Fantastic breakdown!! Well done!.You actually made it make sense. I would never be able to explain it other than I know the difference when I hear it. Funk and funky are both feelings!! 🤣
If it starts with FUN it's OK. That's one of the reasons why I subscribed this channel. Cheers
I can't believe I got a YT recommend for an actually cool channel, love ya man
Thanks for all and the playlist !
Great "Introduction to Funk" list! You could make a two semester college course out of that. I WORE.OUT. the vinyl on some of those records. And had the good fortune of being a horn player in a band that covered many of those tunes. Thanks for posting.
You're having the most fun of anyone on RUclips. Great job!
*funk
@@johnnydai1695 😂
Wow. Just came upon your video and found it brilliant. I wish I heard this before I released my track. Now I am doubting if my song is a real funk track or only funky 😄
Funky vs Funky has been a stickler for me for decades. In the 90's there was lots of break beat that was funky, and then there was "Funky House" which wasn't even funky, nothing funky about it. Just watched a blind white piano player with Funk in the youtube video. Nothing funky about his playing, couldn't see it as even funky. Then I noticed the same guy had a rhodes video, checked it out, and damn that man can groove, and has the funk, Strange haw even people who know their stuff, can liberally throw 'Funk' around as a term in places it doesn't belong.
Excellent grooves
Recommendations for artists by decade:
60s- James Brown (duh)
70s- Parliament-Funkadelic, Sly And The Family Stone, Stevie Wonder, Earth Wind & Fire, Tower Of Power, Herbie Hancock (during his funk era)
80s- Prince, Zapp
90s- Red Hot Chili Peppers, Primus, Jamiroquai
21st Century- Lettuce, Vulfpeck, Nth Power, Fearless Flyers, Scary Pockets, The Motet, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong
Vulfpeck ❤️
@@dianavishnevetskaya3911 True, that is one awesome band
whatever you will gonna call it, thanks man, you have
a great soul
I love the groove. You have a style and rhythm i hope to learn. I would have to shout out the Brian Culbertson FUNK! album as another reference in the collection.
Most excellent song 😍
I like your vids. Great content. 3 main points.
1- Perhaps something most won't mention, (or don't know) is the culture of "Funk." Funk isn't something that is "played." It isn't "music." It's a lifestyle. James Brown was the first to record it but it existed before he recorded it, but the groove (and all aspects) had already existed.. For example, anyone can follow a recipe but that doesn't mean you can cook in that style.
2- The vocals / lyrics. Unlike "soul", Funk has a strong rhythmic hook. Giving the song intent.
3- The industry capitalized on the style just to corner their market... as every style has done.
This is what has created most of the confusion between soul, R&B, funk, blues, etc... It removed from the culture or standardized and then lost.
I must say- that is a really cool keyboard. I like how it loops and layers certain parts
I love your videos and as a classical pianist I'm learning a great deal!
Hello Andre Previn ;-)
This is the third video I’ve watched of yours... love your spirit and insights!!!
99th comment, one more and you made 100 comments. Thank you for making such cool, entertaining and educational content!
This is very helpful to me right now, thanks 🙂
Now that was funk and funky, put a smile on my face when I heard it. You are straight from the Mother ship and full of funk
What an awesome video!
Master Class funk lesson from a white dude. Thanks man.
Great job "quantifying" the funk, dude. I love that wacky DX7 clav patch! I actually have a DX7 memory card that has that exact patch, it's like a beefed up version of the regular DX7 clav. I'm surprised you didn't mention more about Parliament Funkadelic, it's a well known fact that the funk was originally brought to our galaxy by Dr. Funkenstein's mothership, lol.
I'm not a musician, but once I questioned the Web about the difference between soul and funk, I got here. Didn't catch everything, of course, since I'm not a musician, but thank you nonetheless, it was very educational. Oh, and thanks a lot for the list! 😎
Don´t kill your self about this people mate. Your videos, songs, demos, exercises, etc are AMAZING and really really helpful for keyboardists and musicians and we can learn a lot of interesting think thanks to you. So THANK YOU for the f.. MUSIC!
I've had a similar feeling of what defines funk. Thanks for explaining in all in details :)
What an absolutely great episode. You nailed it and with a great demonstration. Add to that you ended with a new playlist for me. Brilliant.
My track: Down Home Funk by Richard 'Groove' Holmes from 1971. It has the sixties organ feel that makes it seems older than it is but that beat..................
I only found your channel a few days ago, and I'm loving it! You nailed it! THAT IS SOME STINKY NASTY FUNK!!
Oh man... I've got a totally different musical education and i feel so poor, so incomplete.
I'm so glad I found you! I'm gonna take a seat in the back of the class if I may.
Thank you for sharing your great artistry with us!🙏🎹🔥
Funk is it’s own reward.
Thanks Jonathan, your videos are just great
Hey man
Funk was a New Orleans term used to refer to to jazz. And if you hear Nola trad jazz, it emphasis the first note, it has people playing different phrase in different parts of the bar and has the slowed down feel
Really good video
Great presentation as always! Except ... it took me more than two hours to get through this one. I had to look up "funk" within the first few seconds - after wiki, various articles, and listening to about thirty top funk hits, plus a really long article about James Brown and how he evolved in his musical expression - I was finally able to get back to your "show" - now already spending more than an hour and 30 seconds (you have the smaller portion of that time). I think it is great that you make the effort to explain the concept and elements behind the music. I think when we re-visit your "stuff" we will have a better appreciation for all the little details that we can now observe, that perhaps we had taken for granted the first few times through. Really enjoyed your demonstration of "assembly" - for us kinesthetic learners - that was great fun and informative. Thank you again for you time and knowledge and willingness to share. Great way to understand music - listen to others.
So interesting ! This was really helpful
This is Funky, no doubt about it !
I think your videos are shaping into something very cool, I like the way you analysed all different elements of today's piece, and the recommendations at the end. Also very interesting to learn about the guitar voicing...
Maybe you could invite a guest from time to time, like musicians who play different instruments so they can give insights about the way THEY play funk.
Thanks !
Brilliant.......and I'm smiling with a big wide grin. :-) :-) :-) and Jonathan, you do know why I'm smiling.
Every body's got a little light under the sun! flaaaashlight ! My favorite tune ever ! @groovewindow did you check the George Clinton album he made with rappers ? The flash light version is dayum good also a 9min version of atomic dogs ahah pure delight !
"Cissy Strut" - The Meters (1969) -> one of my favourite tunes for the Killer groove and rhythm feel
(many thanks for your suggestion list!)
Love this
You're a gift. Really. I follow you since 10+ years and you give so much without expecting anything in return. I hope Karma will always be in your favour my friend :)
Hey!.. could you please make a video about your setup and all that midi stuff you use?? It's very wonderful all you do!.. congratulations!!
I like the way you break this down, particularly the way you dissect funk into those 3 parts. In my opinion the example piece you put together sounds a bit too busy though - I think another integral part of funk is using space/silence/rests as an instrument too, it lets the bits you do play really breathe and dance and pop
Outstanding anatomy.
Song sounds like Toejam & Earl main theme, hope you've listended to the OST already.
Greatings from Darmstadt, Tschüssi :-)
I was going to say the very same thing! John if you've never listened to it, check it out, you'll love it.
Noch mehr Heiner hier? Da muss irgendwo ein Nest sein...
@@grmblfzzzt I was just over visiting Darmstadt, and made some very good Heiner friends... including mister Toejam2702 above!
Brilliant! Don't call it Funk if its only Funkaay, is my new mantra.
So useful! I‘ve been a funk fan since the 70s but never managed to figure out what those guys were really doing. Thanks a lot. :)
I'm smiling so freaking huge at "Heyyyy, what'dya say..." Dude, great attitude, great funky soul, no matter what someone else calls it. I love your vids!
vous êtes forts ! bravo et merci :))
Diggin the Motet shirt. They're great
So good!
I'm planning on doing funk covers on non-funk songs, and I want it to sound like JB's music. Could you make a video about accompanying James Brown songs?
In time, by Sly and the Family Stone, however it was probably mostly Sly at that time. The song is from 1974. It really is a great one where every instrument is interlocking. The horns, drums, bass and organ interact so well. When I listened to it for the first time, it blew my mind and I put it on repeat for the whole day. It feels so sloppy and tight at the same time. I really think it is the best thing I've ever heard.
Great tune!
Great analysis... thanks
Hey greetings and thx for your great content! You have also a fan from near cologne. ✌️😃
I was so happy to find this video but I really hoped that you would have some examples of NOT FUNK songs that are a little Funky. I know what Funk is. But a lot of people don’t know the difference between Funk and Funky. Maybe you can do another video on that. Thanks. Trying to find a great video that I can share with people about the difference between Funk and Funky (not funk).
EXCELLENT !!!
Amazing Video!
Oh man, subbed. That was great!
Have you ever thought about making your own album or variations (I think I saw your improv on Tune 88), I really love it and wish I can listen to your playlist (where it's just music)
Heheheheh watching this in 2024, reminds me of Bob Ross, but you are the musical Bob, painting with notes! hehehehheheh cool! Love the Phonk, Keep the Phonk alive oh yeah! Baby!
very funny.........or funky? jejeje, amazing.
do an episode defining 1970's funk from 1980's funk.
Pino Presti's "Funky Bump": not an american funk classic, but I think it deserves to be in a great funk tracks list. Three chords, awesome bass that puts the stress on the 1, the hammond is killer and it's probably no faster than 105. Or maybe I'm wrong and it's just funky, as the name of the tune states.
Most humble man ever
So cool of you to turn a piece of constructive criticism and turn it around into a great learning tool
Dope
The Robin Williams of funk
call it what you like ,its great
Dear Jonathan,
You are lovely! And you rock too. :)
Adding to the confusion is the fact that many purveyors of less funky music styles (i.e. disco, house, lite jazz) often wrongly claim to be playing funk to appear more desirable.
Another oh so funky groove! A perfect track for a collaboration between George Clinton and Snoop Dogg! After that, Bootsie Collins shows up to add his signature Mutron bass solo! Aaaaah, yess!
Here's weighing in with two bands, two songs and similar bass lines (minus the b sections). The first is "Maze featuring Frankie Beverly". Maze is a legendary, legendary band many may not have heard of. They remind me of the legendary British band called "Squeeze" who eluded many people until much later. Maze can either be a funk band or a funky RnB/Soul band. Their live shows seriously attest to that. They still draw a crowd when they perform. My submission for their funk or funky song is "Back in stride again". This song can be a funk song or a funky tune. Your call. I hope it's okay to include a link. ruclips.net/video/XAPkAdXuPnI/видео.html.
Frankie Beverly was supposed to be as "big" as Marvin Gaye and his voice was referred to as "silky soul".
The second band I'd like to submit is another legendary band that fits almost the same bill. Their soul versus funk quotient may be up for debate (I say it leans more funky as opposed to funk) but what isn't up for debate is their funky soul sound. The name of this band is LTD and one of the funky songs they are also famous for is "Every time I turn around".
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Incidentally, LTD (the band) is also famous for unwittingly launching the solo career of (at the time, their replacement singer), Jeffrey Osbourne who ironically, went on to write and perform the dreamy balled "On the Wings of Love" that became a soap opera staple and eclipsed "Every time I turn around" which until then had been the biggest hit of his career.
Y make my monday up ! :) Shake everythink y got- nobody knows this greatest funk album ! So, if You know, what "motet" is (y t-shirt), and Y know Maceo....its great :) !!! Thanks for Groovewindow !!! And my ask: hmmm...can Y make toturial "how to play Shake everything y got on organ " ??? :) Its not easy for me... Once again -thanks !!!
It is love at first sight! Yeah, me and this channel.
really cool !
Do you have a playlist of funkay inspirationnal songs please ?
Hehe, I don't know how I get to the honour, but from this point I would also like to extend my greetings back from Darmstadt. Or, as we like to say here: Gude!
Hey,
I really enjoy watching your videos . What samplepack are you using for the drums?
does anybody know the synths that he is using for the horns and stuff and maybe which preset they are?
I thought of 4th rule, the harmonic one.
Ok. Tempo has fuck all to do with if it's funk or not. There are alot of bands (for instance) who claim to be Funk bands, when in actuality have no funky feel what-so-ever. I would regaurd most anything that is four to the floor as not being funk. I would call it disco based, (which of course is an offshoot of funk). I would go as far to say that Disco is to Funk, what Glenn Miller is to Jazz. After a long lifetime listening to "Funk", I have come to the conclusion that I like stuff that is Funky, which in the so called Funk genre I find most bands to be utterly utterly lacking. O.K Funk is
Break Down by We The People
Been Hard by Sapo ruclips.net/video/Orezaes7h3Q/видео.html
Shaft In Africa by Johnny Pate
The Popcorn by James Brown & The Soul Believers which can be found here
ruclips.net/video/HuHUrZ7RkUs/видео.html
Dirty Harry (both versions) by Lalo Schifrin especially - ruclips.net/video/fONiS49qB9A/видео.html
Give It Up by Kool & The Gang
Zero Point by Kashmere Stage Band
Pollution by Pieces Of Peace
Sunshine Of Your Love by Spanky Wilson
I Believe In Miracles by The Jackson Sisters
Beat Me Till I'm Blue by The Mohawkes
E.V.A by Jean Jacques Perrey
Just to name a few. I got all this stuff on original Vinyl.
haha how about "How to deal with haters Jonathon Wilson Style"
sweet
This one is 100% funk 🙂
First time in my life I've done my homework twice
IMO if the beat is a four on floor, it may be funky if you add sufficient funk elements, but it is usually not funk, it is closer to disco or house.
Do you have any funk album recommendations? I really enjoy the genre but just don't know artists/bands
Wow as soon as I posted this you started listing off tunes. Awesome!
I’m sure Ross Bolton would disagree about what tempo funk should be. I say if you clap your hands, it’s R&B. If you clap and grind your ass it’s funk.
Cara invista em legendas para seis vídeos, tem muito músico do Brasil que te acompanha assim como eu. Obrigado pelos tutorias.
Nice shirt
reppin the Motet! love it man. Very P-Funk feelin~
Such a great band - and that keyboard player!!! If anyone gets the chance to see The Motet live -- they put on a great live show too. I've seen them twice, and will probably catch them any time they come through town...
Sticky Wicket, because it's Al Jarreau, Jay Graydon, Greg Phillinganes, Jerry Hey. How funkier can you get?!? Keep up the good work!!!
Loved this tutorial, but don't leave off George Duke "Its On"!!