This Joint Rocks
author: Hugh Jarvis Hitchcock
I would say this music is aptly named, it's Funk for the New Millenium, if I may extrapolate. The writing is very solid, and works for jazz as well as RnB but watch out, there is a driving funk as well as hard rock undertones and overtones. The reason it works for jazz is because of the deep writing style, these are not typical harmonic or rhythmic patterns. The use of the hammond organ adds a richness which is not always found in funk music, it harkens back to "Tower of Power", but just on the surface. One never loses a sense of community in this music. The Hip Hop essence comes through in some pure hip hop moments, but also in the form of sampled parts inventively mixed in, as in Bootie Earthquake. The Group "Pleasure" from the 1970s is also brought to mind, however this surpasses Pleasure in terms of harmonic innovations. There is some downright evil jam in this as well: "Bitch I Got You". One can only imagine the circumstances the writer has experienced. At this point I will say Funkilinium is one of my go-to CDs for inspiration. Yes I am from the Detroit area, now living in the south and I definitely feel this. Buy it if you can!
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great music love the versatility
author: phillis judkins
good for dancing and good for listening great for a party
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Ya'll make a brutha wanna work hard
author: Big Will Lead singer/trumpeter of the Pistons Band the Sun Messe
Guys...I must tell you that I'm truly impressed by you...I'm from an musician's background... ain't nothing like having a band kicking you in the ass!!!plus you understand where the market is heading and is lacking... never get caught in the Gig trap... "make a living" but use your gigs to keep the buzz about who you are...don't stop creating...I'm taking you guys lead with my new band "Detroit Urban Soul" coming soon.
check out my website www.bigwillonline.com ...we gotta colab or somthing...you got much love from me!!!!!
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UNBELIEVABLE
author: Marilyn
This band is awsome! I had the pleasure of hearing them perform live last night. These guys are just unbelievably talented. I left the performance speechless. The CD is great, can't wait to see the video :)
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