Funk Rock

Necromancer · 09-03-2010, 06:26 PM

I will take a wild guess

that the RHCP's might have the most going for them as far as more fan's, but in my personal opinion, I think that Lenny Kravitz is the more talented artist and has the best music of the two.
Lenny Kravitz's career took off in '91, and the RHCP's started in 1983/84.
I dont think that the RHCP's are even close to Kravitz, in any genre or era period.

So..a moderator might as well close this thread! End Of Story.

YouTube - Lenny Kravitz, :"It Ain't Over Till It's Over"

YouTube - Lenny Kravitz, "I Belong To You"

YouTube - Lenny Kravitz "Fly Away"

Necromancer · 09-03-2010, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by TheBig3KilledMyRainDog

Well the issue M5 have is that they have some radio friendly songs. I don't know what about the dive-bar crowd means you can't like the radio, but you know me, i still think they're rebelling against their authoritative fathers.

I think their a band to watch. 10 years from now, it will be interesting to see where they end up.

Im glad you mentioned the next 10 years Big3, I like maybe 3 0r 4 of their song's so far, I would like to see them produce some good music in the future, I might mention, Maroon 5 has great stage presence.
(Is your pick for Lenny Kravitz Big3) ? over The Red Hot Chli Peppers.

jackhammer · 09-05-2010, 07:35 PM

Posted this in 'Latest album downloaded' thread and sad that it didn't get more responses especially regarding this thread. This IS Funk Rock to the max. Sensational track. 70's Funk Rock FTW.

Violent & Funky · 09-06-2010, 03:27 AM

That's an excellent song, Jackhammer. It's about as bluesy as it is funky though, no?

Seltzer · 09-06-2010, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by VocalsBass

I will take a wild guess

that the RHCP's might have the most going for them as far as more fan's, but in my personal opinion, I think that Lenny Kravitz is the more talented artist and has the best music of the two.
Lenny Kravitz's career took off in '91, and the RHCP's started in 1983/84.
I dont think that the RHCP's are even close to Kravitz, in any genre or era period.

So..a moderator might as well close this thread! End Of Story.

YouTube - Lenny Kravitz, :"It Ain't Over Till It's Over"

After watching the first clip (love the footage of his left nostril at 2:40

), I'm thinking he should call himself Lenny G because I don't see how something that tame and polished can be considered funk next to this.

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Originally Posted by jackhammer

Posted this in 'Latest album downloaded' thread and sad that it didn't get more responses especially regarding this thread. This IS Funk Rock to the max. Sensational track. 70's Funk Rock FTW.

Awesome, that main riff is so simple yet so mesmerising.

Violent & Funky · 09-06-2010, 12:47 PM

Ah, the stuffy types like Pitchfork who deride the Chili Peppers for being obnoxious, attention whores who wanted fame too badly should really watch more clips like that one posted above. It's about the funk, and the attention (at least early on in their career) was part of their showmanship. It's what made them who they are. Somebody has to do it that way, and they are one of the best ever...

Necromancer · 09-06-2010, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Violent & Funky

Ah, the stuffy types like Pitchfork who deride the Chili Peppers for being obnoxious, attention whores who wanted fame too badly should really watch more clips like that one posted above. It's about the funk, and the attention (at least early on in their career) was part of their showmanship. It's what made them who they are. Somebody has to do it that way, and they are one of the best ever...

Come on Bro, the RHCP's are nothing more than 'noise' compared to real funk music and artist, they can get funky but I would in no way suggest that they are funk, they're not that good! lol..

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Originally Posted by Seltzer

I don't see how something that tame and polished can be considered funk.

That^is a good definition for describing Funk music.

right-track · 09-06-2010, 02:49 PM

Try and ignore the dire video. It was the only one I could find apart from a live version, but the quality was nowhere near as good.
Turn up the volume, open another window and browse MB for the next 6 minutes instead...

Isley Brothers - Midnight Sky.
Amazing track.

Violent & Funky · 09-06-2010, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by VocalsBass

Come on Bro, the RHCP's are nothing more than 'noise' compared to real funk music and artist, they can get funky but I would in no way suggest that they are funk, they're not that good! lol..

That^is a good definition for describing Funk music.

Funk can't be "noisy"? Funk at its core is "dirty" and "noisy", not clean and overproduced...

Seltzer · 09-06-2010, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by VocalsBass

Come on Bro, the RHCP's are nothing more than 'noise' compared to real funk music and artist, they can get funky but I would in no way suggest that they are funk, they're not that good! lol..

That^is a good definition for describing Funk music.

Sorry, I meant funk rock (not funk). And like V&F says, funk (and especially funk rock) is inherently dirty and raw... once it becomes too slick, it's heading into disco territory. That's not to say that funk can't be smooth and well-produced as bands like Pleasure and the Brothers Johnson demonstrate - but even then, the funk is still undoubtedly there (see this track for example). That Kravitz video you posted strikes me a mildly groovy pop song and I don't see how you can consider him real funk while discounting RHCP who had songs like this:

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Originally Posted by Violent & Funky

Ah, the stuffy types like Pitchfork who deride the Chili Peppers for being obnoxious, attention whores who wanted fame too badly should really watch more clips like that one posted above. It's about the funk, and the attention (at least early on in their career) was part of their showmanship. It's what made them who they are. Somebody has to do it that way, and they are one of the best ever...

Pretty much... and while RHCP is hardly the be all and end all of funk it really annoys me when elitists proclaim that they're not the real thing and should therefore be shunned. Would people honestly prefer it if they'd become just another generic funk band stuck in the 70s instead of bringing something new to the table as they did?

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Originally Posted by right-track

Try and ignore the dire video. It was the only one I could find apart from a live version, but the quality was nowhere near as good.
Turn up the volume, open another window and browse MB for the next 6 minutes instead...

Isley Brothers - Midnight Sky.
Amazing track.

Ah, the Isley Brothers are fantastic and that song is no exception.

09-03-2010, 06:26 PM	#61 (permalink)
Necromancer Divination Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,655	Lenny Kravitz (or) RHCP's (Funk Rock) ? I will take a wild guess that the RHCP's might have the most going for them as far as more fan's, but in my personal opinion, I think that Lenny Kravitz is the more talented artist and has the best music of the two. Lenny Kravitz's career took off in '91, and the RHCP's started in 1983/84. I dont think that the RHCP's are even close to Kravitz, in any genre or era period. So..a moderator might as well close this thread! End Of Story. YouTube - Lenny Kravitz, :"It Ain't Over Till It's Over" YouTube - Lenny Kravitz, "I Belong To You" YouTube - Lenny Kravitz "Fly Away" Last edited by Necromancer; 09-03-2010 at 10:17 PM. Reason: Lenny Kravitz #1.

09-05-2010, 07:35 PM	#63 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	Posted this in 'Latest album downloaded' thread and sad that it didn't get more responses especially regarding this thread. This IS Funk Rock to the max. Sensational track. 70's Funk Rock FTW. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

09-06-2010, 03:27 AM	#64 (permalink)
Violent & Funky FUNky Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Midland, MI Posts: 2,482	That's an excellent song, Jackhammer. It's about as bluesy as it is funky though, no? __________________ http://www.last.fm/user/ohio0808 sometimes I don't thrill you sometimes I think I'll kill you just don't let me fuck up will you 'cause when I need a friend it's still you

09-06-2010, 12:47 PM	#66 (permalink)
Violent & Funky FUNky Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Midland, MI Posts: 2,482	Ah, the stuffy types like Pitchfork who deride the Chili Peppers for being obnoxious, attention whores who wanted fame too badly should really watch more clips like that one posted above. It's about the funk, and the attention (at least early on in their career) was part of their showmanship. It's what made them who they are. Somebody has to do it that way, and they are one of the best ever... __________________ http://www.last.fm/user/ohio0808 sometimes I don't thrill you sometimes I think I'll kill you just don't let me fuck up will you 'cause when I need a friend it's still you

09-06-2010, 02:49 PM	#68 (permalink)
right-track Atchin' Akai Join Date: May 2005 Location: Unamerica Posts: 8,723	Try and ignore the dire video. It was the only one I could find apart from a live version, but the quality was nowhere near as good. Turn up the volume, open another window and browse MB for the next 6 minutes instead... Isley Brothers - Midnight Sky. Amazing track. Last edited by right-track; 09-06-2010 at 04:41 PM.