solo4652 Posted January 17, 2013 Posted January 17, 2013 (edited) [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]I play in a pub-rock band - usual fare. I've been moaning about long guitar solos for a while now, and how I'd like to play something groove-based/funk. I've just had an email that says:[/font][/size] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][color=#000000]"Steve, we've been talking about our playlist. What is your best liked funk song that you'd want to do, and we'll get on it."[/color][/font][/size][/font][/size] Chosen song has to: [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][color=#000000] Be well-known down at the Pig and Whistle. [/color][/font][/size] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][color=#000000] Be simple to learn and play[/color][/font][/size] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][color=#000000] Ideally, not be from the 1970's (because we already do too much stuff from the 70's)[/color][/font][/size] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][color=#000000] Not need horns or keys (unless our guitarist can cover them with his guitar-synth thingy)[/color][/font][/size] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][color=#000000]I've recently been jamming with a funk band covering Laura Vane and the Vipertones, Sir Joe Quaterman, Shaolin Temple Defenders. However, I'm not going to suggest these because they're not mainstream enough for the pub band. Remember, whatever is chosen has to fit in amongst Dr Feelgood, Oasis, T Rex.[/color][/font][/size] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][color=#000000]So, What shall I suggest?[/color][/font][/size] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][color=#000000]Steve[/color][/font][/size] Edited January 17, 2013 by solo4652 Quote
chris_b Posted January 17, 2013 Posted January 17, 2013 Body Heat by James Brown. Only because I've just been listening to it. Look at the Funk and Groove thread. Quote
Roland Rock Posted January 17, 2013 Posted January 17, 2013 Funk, but not from the '70s?! Does not compute? :-D IMO funk became dodgy with the arrival of disco, and has only declined since (happy to be proved wrong) How about something from the '60s like Lee Dorsey? Quote
razze06 Posted January 17, 2013 Posted January 17, 2013 Some of RHCP's offerings from Blood Sugar Sex Magic were pretty funky, and not 70's at all! Quote
xgsjx Posted January 17, 2013 Posted January 17, 2013 Don't Stop The Feeling - Roy Ayres. We're planning on covering it. Quote
BottomE Posted January 17, 2013 Posted January 17, 2013 [quote name='razze06' timestamp='1358440882' post='1939246'] Some of RHCP's offerings from Blood Sugar Sex Magic were pretty funky, and not 70's at all! [/quote] Hmm - i think we can agree to differ on that one How about The Meters? Ok, its the 70's but would suit your lineup. Sly and the Family Stone? Rocky but funky as...oh thats the 70s too! Quote
51m0n Posted January 17, 2013 Posted January 17, 2013 (edited) [quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1358439340' post='1939195'] Funk, but not from the '70s?! Does not compute? :-D IMO funk became dodgy with the arrival of disco, and has only declined since ([b]happy to be proved wrong[/b]) How about something from the '60s like Lee Dorsey? [/quote] Meshell Ndegeocello - funky as anything ever created in the 70's (IMO):- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_0SU2jLTjY Edited January 17, 2013 by 51m0n Quote
Roland Rock Posted January 17, 2013 Posted January 17, 2013 [quote name='51m0n' timestamp='1358441959' post='1939284'] Meshell Ndegeocello - funky as anything ever created in the 70's (IMO) [/quote] Cool, got any recommended albums or songs please? Quote
Leonard Smalls Posted January 17, 2013 Posted January 17, 2013 Sort of 70s, sort of funk, but not obvious, "East River" by the Brecker Brothers... Quote
alstocko Posted January 17, 2013 Posted January 17, 2013 [quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1358442028' post='1939287'] Cool, got any recommended albums or songs please? [/quote] You should already own Plantation Lullabies as a bassist! It's one of my "Bass Bible" albums! Quote
solo4652 Posted January 17, 2013 Author Posted January 17, 2013 (edited) Remember it has to be well-known and singalong. There are some really cool suggestions here, but... Breaking my own rules, I've just written my own... Edited January 17, 2013 by solo4652 Quote
Roland Rock Posted January 17, 2013 Posted January 17, 2013 [quote name='alstocko' timestamp='1358443132' post='1939316'] You should already own Plantation Lullabies as a bassist! It's one of my "Bass Bible" albums! [/quote] Thanks, will check that out. Obviously I was being somewhat hyperbolic and sweeping in my post, and my main issue is with 80s 'funk' (which I generally find cheesy rather than funky) I don't have much of the more modern funk/nu soul stuff, so recommendations like this are appreciated. Also, I have personal issues with jazzy keys in funk music, but I'm working through that with counselling :-) Quote
Dad3353 Posted January 17, 2013 Posted January 17, 2013 Would stuff like 'Beat it' (M. Jackson...) fit the bill..? Quote
peteb Posted January 17, 2013 Posted January 17, 2013 (edited) If you want something that everybody knows, then how about Jungle Boogie by EWF (maybe too 70s for you but well known due to Pulp Fiction) or failing that, 'Give It Away' or something by RHCP. You would probably get away with a lesser known funk song if it wasn't too long and would get punters dancing! Edited January 17, 2013 by peteb Quote
louisthebass Posted January 17, 2013 Posted January 17, 2013 What about "Play That Funky Music (White Boy)" by Wild Cherry? I've played that on gigs loads of times & it always goes down well with the punters.... Quote
phil.i.stein Posted January 17, 2013 Posted January 17, 2013 (edited) ok, it's '70's [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDilW50jf50[/media] or even better a bit more energetic,like the '80's Defunkt version : [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIKTTg9fXbI[/media] good luck with trying to play that like Kim Clarke... Edited January 17, 2013 by phil.i.stein Quote
lowdown Posted January 17, 2013 Posted January 17, 2013 [quote name='Leonard Smalls' timestamp='1358442180' post='1939291'] Sort of 70s, sort of funk, but not obvious, "East River" by the Brecker Brothers... [/quote] Wey Hey - I love that tune. Not sure it's up the Strasse of a pissed up postman pat down the dog and f#5k on a Friday night. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7l1zjp_wb4 Garry Quote
TimR Posted January 17, 2013 Posted January 17, 2013 [quote name='Graham' timestamp='1358447798' post='1939446'] Something by Jamiriquoi? [/quote] I agree. They're usually strong enough to play without horns and synth if you work on the arrangements. Quote
uncle psychosis Posted January 17, 2013 Posted January 17, 2013 Its gotta be some Chic. Everybody Dance would be my choice. Quote
danthevan Posted January 17, 2013 Posted January 17, 2013 Jamiroquai, cameo - word up, play that funky music...... Quote
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