My new 7-piece funk band: JBs, Stevie, ska 'n' ting; plus horns a go go

[urb]

Hello BCers

I just the myspace page sorted out for this funk band I've just joined - it's pretty cool, the recording was done totally live in the studio with no overdubs - I'm using my Thumb bass (the Sei wasn't completed at the time)let me know what you reckon - and thanks for listening - we'll be gigging soon so I'll let you know when and where...

Cheers

Mike


Listen here:

[url="http://www.groovedigger.co.uk/"]http://www.groovedigger.co.uk/[/url]

[urb]

no takers for the funk...? Ok

[ShergoldSnickers]

Yes! Listened to it yesterday, again today. All the better for having been done live and a damn good recording too. Cracking stuff urb. Rhythm section sorted, space for all the other instruments and vocals to fit into the mix - excellently done sir!

Snicks.

Edit: It's just struck me - the recording sounds reminds me of the punch and clarity Grace Jones got on the 'Living my Life' album.

Edited April 17, 2008 by ShergoldSnickers

[KennysFord]

you got the funk !!!
great stuff guys and nice playing urb.

[mcgraham]

It certainly does what it says on the tin... funky!

Mark

[urb]

Sorry for the bump - just wanted to say thanks boys - really glad you dig the tunes/vibe/playing - s'all good

Thanks

Mike

[EBS_freak]

[quote name='urb' post='180970' date='Apr 20 2008, 12:24 PM']Sorry for the bump - just wanted to say thanks boys - really glad you dig the tunes/vibe/playing - s'all good

Thanks

Mike[/quote]

Even with an ex-Blue Peter presenter on guitar...!

[urb]

Yes!!!



M

[ped]

I just listened too, sounded brill. Very groovy and right in the pocket. I thought 'Static' in particular was very tight.

Keep groovin'
ped

[ped]

Oh and superb drum sound, especially on 'Southwick Funk'

[bassjamm]

Brother funk...very nice indeed!

Loving the sound of the Thumb too man...nice n phat!!!

I was in the Studio last week...so i too should have some funky phat bass tunage up for you guys soon!

[ped]

Cool Jamie!

[urb]

[quote name='ped' post='181011' date='Apr 20 2008, 01:49 PM']Oh and superb drum sound, especially on 'Southwick Funk'[/quote]

Yeah it helped that the drummer is a pro guy with a great kit - I think it was a Yamaha with a set of gorgeous new Zildjian cymbals but the engineer did a superb job of miking the kit - the sound in the room was good as well - which from a technical POV that the room isn't too heavily sound proofed as a really dry sound can make things sound dead, there was plenty of 'air' around the mics so it all helped get a great sound from the kit - I think it was on about eight or so channels so it was a pretty thorough recording.

Jamie - look forward to hearing you new tunes soon.

Mike