A Little more Funk......

[lukeward2004]

Hi Guys,

In the last few months, ive been slogging away in the studio with my new funk band, Project13, working on getting a covers set down with a view to playing corporate events, weddings and that sort of thing.

We have managed to get the first hour of the show down, however I have asked each member of the band to think of 2 tracks, one modern and one old, that we could use for the second set. Problem is, my mind has drawn a blank!

Ideally im looking at tracks that are by bands with a similar lineup to ourselves - Drums, Bass, Male lead Vocals, Keys, Lead Guitar and Rhythm Guitar.

So far our set is as follows:

Stevie Wonder - Supersticious, Higher Ground, Master Blaster
Tower of Power - Diggin' on James Brown, Soul with a Capital S
Jamiroquai - High Times, Too Young to Die, Runaway
Jill Scott - Golden
Modjo - Lady
George Benson - Turn your Love Around
Brand New Heavies - Never Stop
+ others, im sure ive forgotten one or two!

Can anyone suggest any tunes in the funk/soul vein that we could use? So far, our singer wants to do "Heard it through the Grapevine" by Marvin Gaye, and Macy Gray's "Sexual Healing" - but we are running out of ideas!

Help!

[The Funk]

You could, nay should, try some Ohio Players. Love Rollercoaster, Skin Tight and Fire.

You could also try Chuck Brown - Bustin' Loose. Then there's the entire Parliament-Funkadelic catalogue: Tear The Roof Off, Red Hot Mama, Supergroovalisticposifunkstication, Flashlight etc.

There's so much more but it depends on what kind of sound you're after. Oh yeah, can't forget Curtis Mayfield. EDIT: D'oh, how can I forget Sly?

Edited August 13, 2007 by The Funk

[Kiwi]

We had great fun playing "Hey Ya" by Outkast at rehearsal on yesterday - but we do have 6 singers to cover the harmonies and vocal improvs. The tune is really simple but its got a nice sassy fun feel to it.

[lukeward2004]

Nice Idea Syed, ill look them up.

Kiwi, covered "hey ya" before, at a few gigs, but not sure about it - will keep it in mind though....

[The Funk]

Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin), If You Want Me To Stay - Sly & The Family Stone. Those two are awesome.

EDIT: George Benson does a seriously funky cover of Nature Boy. You could try that, seeing as you already have one G B tune in there.

Edited August 13, 2007 by The Funk

[Tinman]

Probably been done to death but here goes: Blame it on the boogie-The Jacksons, Play that funky music-Wild Cherry, Midnight hour-Wilson Pickett.

Something I tried with a previous band was a funked up version of Feel like makin' love-Bad Company, never gigged it but it really grooves if you get the mood right.

(Apologies if my suggestions are too obvious)

Pete

[bassbloke]

What line up do you have?

What about the theme tune to Starsky and Hutch by James Taylor Quartet.

[The Funk]

You could try some Brothers Johnson. A little cheesy but great bass parts.

[Chop]

How about The Fatback Band, Yum Yum Gimme Some?

[The Funk]

They also did Bus Stop. That's pretty funky.

[steve-soar]

Cameo "Word Up", Prince "Alphabet Street"

[jase00]

How about another Tower of Power track: What is Hip?

[paul, the]

Hold me back! Hold me back!


Just get hold of the Funk Drops records and the Eccentric Soul records. You'll never be the same.


Oh, and get a horn section prompt like

[chris_b]

For great New Orleans funk played by an Englishman, check out Jon Cleary and the Absolute Monster Gentlemen...... www.joncleary.com has some live clips.

[Shockwave]

Seriously, Do a Slave/Steve Arlington Song, They are Funk personified.

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X26GN6D1YOY"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X26GN6D1YOY[/url]

[Guest Bald Eagle]

Dead cert fanny magnet for the bass player :-)

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQkalJS-b8A"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQkalJS-b8A[/url]

[The Funk]

If you're going to do a Slave song it should be Slide.

[Guest Bald Eagle]

Since were doing youtube what about a bit of Bill Withers ala this one, funky as a huggie bear sandwich :-)

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_pZqZkqjbQ"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_pZqZkqjbQ[/url]


I hope we're on the guest list for all these little nuggets of funkness

Edited August 14, 2007 by Bald Eagle

[Shockwave]

[quote name='The Funk' post='45106' date='Aug 14 2007, 12:59 AM']If you're going to do a Slave song it should be Slide. [/quote]

I agree, Just couldnt find a youtube of it! Apart from some home video versions.

[E_MaN]

Funkadelic? Its in the name lol. Maybe try some 70's dance music? Some of that shi is pretty funky

[The Funk]

Donny Hathaway - The Ghetto
Bobby Womack - Across 110th Street (might sound a bit ridiculous completely out of context though)

[lukeward2004]

Ive just thought of another one I can suggest - Patrice Rushen's "Forget me Nots".

Some excellent ideas there guys, I like the idea of Slave's "Slide" and the Bill Withers track......

[The Funk]

Tell us when you'll be out gigging this stuff. We'll all want to come see it!

[Shockwave]

[quote name='The Funk' post='45329' date='Aug 14 2007, 05:11 PM']Tell us when you'll be out gigging this stuff. We'll all want to come see it![/quote]

+1 if you do Slide and its near bristol

[ARGH]

Take your mama by Scissor sisters.....

Its SLAYED a wedding I did...instant modern classic.

'It aint over...' By Kravitz is a good quiet one to bring the smootches out.


Dexys 'Geno' is a slab of good sonics,thats a floor filler...