Btw, I love the direction that the show is evolving to. The interviews, the deep dive in different guitars, and now this deep dive in genres. Really great work folks!
Lotsa talk as Line 6 (Yamaha) sent a Questionnaire out the other day. We’ll see where that goes. Line6 has supported the Helix platform well…since some pedal maker are charging for vrs. Hardware / Software. The Stomp XL would have been nice - but there’s lots of “firepower “ in the Stomp
Loved this! The intro was amazing - always fun to have you two playing together, but what took it over the top was the video editing. Special effects not seen since my Bar Mitzvah video! You sirs, have taken us to FUNKY TOWN! 🕺🏿🕺🏼🕺🏻🕺🏾
Great episode guys! Definitely on the ONE! Thought I’d throw in there that Prince was a major catalyst for bringing the funk back into popular music throughout his career as well. The folks out there that are really funky seem to have a built in metronome/groove in their souls and heads!✌🏻
That was a wonderful and groovy episode and "Noel's Knobs" is brilliant. I love that "Noels Knobs" premiered on a Funk episode. Big thanks, Because Love!
I have the luxury of having a 3 peice horn section in my band... female vocals, guitar, bass, drums, keys, trumopet, sax and trombone.. glad youve finally done an episode on this as even after doing it for 12 years ive learned a few things from this episode. thanks guys
My class at school thankfully had 4 or 5 people that were excellent brass players so luckily I got to play live with them. Honestly you don't realise the volume of a horn section until you stand right next to them on stage
@@oliverboisen7475 my band uses tenor and baritone saxophones and trumpet. There is so much power in the “bari” that cuts through everything. At some point the guitarist needs to become the arranger.
I was in a funk band for a while with musicians who had never played funk before. We all learned pretty quick that less is more. We had to reign in volume, create space and focus on the rhythm.
Plz make this a thing on this channel like one genre every month or so!! Blues, rock, pop, jazz, gypsy jazz, rockabilly ETC! love how not only did u show chords but the history and other people that’s known for that particular genre! Great vid guys! ❤
Thank you! It’s a nice idea. Funk is relatively succinct. But trying to do blues or rock for example - they’re just VAST genres, so we’d need to find a way to focus on a particular area. It might work….
Doesn't have to be consistent from genre to genre. Each album could be different but these analyses are hard for the average musician to put out because the don't have the depth of tools to use. It's interesting how you drop some chord theory some gear theory and some eq/recording theory and synthesize it to something greater. The vastness of something means greater quarries of content for you
"Since You Been Gone." The flat, dry guitar tracks are so psychedelic and plain! Love ❤️ it! I think that the audience reacts favorably to the dance feel grooves!
I’m a more Mick’s tone (also liking strats, 335s etc) kinda guy but it always amazes the vast different tones that Dan gets from Teles. Great show and a great ideia for a series of videos. Thanks for all the knowledge as always! What a great show!
Very cool show, prompting my first (I believe) show request: Analysis of two-guitar riff bands. Unison rhythm in different shapes/locations (ac/dc, oasis as Noel said), complimentary interwoven riffs (stones), eq sculpting, etc etc. I love the shows when you play guitars together!
12:25 - Thumbs up for the thin pick tip. We used that in an acoustic band I used to play in, I'd play a thin pick and play half-muted chords to add 16ths for the rhythm section since we didn't have bass and were just using bongos/congos. We made a point of playing different chord inversions as well to beef out the sound.
It's super cool to hear some gear in a different context. Most of the guitar videos are about blues-rock and IG is just full of Neo-soul artists. I was really looking for something like this for long.
Fantastic episode! Everyone should get a little funky from time to time, it’s a nice way to get a fresh perspective on guitar playing. Jimmy James is a contemporary player who is worth checking out if you’re into this type of thing. He has recorded with the Delvon Lamar Organ Trio and currently plays with the True Loves. Killer stuff!
As an Italian 18-year-old, I can’t say I’ve got it in my veins, but for sure Funk is the happiest, smoothest and lightest genre to listen to and play. Love all the old names and the new ones. Gotta give it to you two, you did a great job to teach the history and the different natures and styles in the genre. Funk Guitar 101, that’s what this video is!
The past year and a half I’ve been playing with more of a funk rock band. I break all the tones rules in this. PRS with a Marshall JVM 😂 my bassist is an absolute groove monster so I have alot of freedom to play around. My biggest take from playing this stuff is its all about the feel and bouncing of the bassist and drummer. Great stuff guys
Absolutely bloody loved this one, ended up learning a lot! Maybe a country one could be interesting 😉😉. Been watching for ywars now and still look forward to each new episode.
Based on prior vids, i've got this suspicion that there is a bay area grunge rocker buried deep inside Mick aching to get out, so I wholeheartedly agree
Commodores are a master class on arrangement, both their funk stuff and soft ballad-y stuff. Too Hot Ta Trot and Slippery When Wet are amazing. The guitar and clavinet work so well together
The Commodores "Live!" album from 1977 shows them just being on fire. They were much more than just a pop ballad band. Lots of good guitar rhythms and interplay to learn from on that record.
Hello TPS team, Hope you’ve had a great week. Just a note of thanks for constantly showing up. The numbers on this aren’t likely to be Gallagher-esque, however you loyal, long-term fans still bloomin love what you do week in, week out. More power to the ongoing tone journey you guys lead us on - thank you. X
I didn't see this video when it was live, but oh man, what a great video idea for this channel. I wish it got more traffic, because I would love to see more of these. (Blues? Jazz?)
Just caught up with this. It put a smile on my face from the first chord played right through to the end. And "Noel's knobs" is great, I'm going to nick those knob settings and go straight to my HRD! *Just watched it a second time, really good stuff.
Thank you!!! Thank you also for Noel’s Knobs! Amp settings are crucial for my understanding of how all of this works. The show just keeps getting better and better!!!!😊
P/Funk started out as The Parliaments (the vocal group) and the backing group that became a harder psychedelia influenced unit once LSD entered the mix. They were Funkadelic. This was also entangled with the Parliaments single Testify and their eventual disillusionment with the stringent rules of the r n b chitlin circuit around style and appearances . The name change evolved through Parliament/Funkadelic and P Funk , along with other variations and iterations of group members who broke off to different recording contracts . Eventually touring under the P Funk banner, with as always, George Clinton as the director, ring leader , inspiration and genius of delegation. This of course, is the truncated version without real mention of Eddie Hazel, Billy Bass, Gary Shider, Blackbyrd McKnight and the genius of the mini Moog bassline Bernie Worrell. There are several docs giving a good basic history of George and the P Funk story.
It's all about the ONE. But I want to talk about the five!! If you are like me you will have a box/cupboard/shed/loft full of old gear! My challenge to M&D is to do a show with five pedals, one guitar and one amp that they have not used/played for five years or more, but still keep. Kind of retro/recycling, but more about reacquainting yourself with old friends-pedals reunited! Good luck
Thank you for reminding me why I keep my wah, auto wah and phaser on my very large home pedal board. This video was one of the most informative, well researched content you provided. Well done and thank for the memories going down the 60’s - 90’s funk era which is why I bother to pick up a guitar in first place. I feel 40 years younger.
I was lucky enough to see James Brown in BB King's blues bar back in 2003? I think. He had his full band, MC, two dancers, three guitarists, two bass's, two drummers. It was amazing. Had a great white guitarist doing all the famous rhythm stuff on a PRS. Seeing him in that small venue was just magical. When he sang "This a Man's World" it sent shivers down my spine.
excellent! I've been playing funk in bands for years, but never really knew the theory. Also Noel's knobs definitely fill a hole in the TPS experience.🙃
Great show today, nice transitions at the beginning Mick and you guys have to keep Noel’s Knobs in from now on..😂 Was so funny. Definitely keeping the Fun in Funk!! Have a great weekend guys!!
Ah guys this is awesome, I think it’s commonly known as “shell voicings” where you forego certain notes of the chords (usually root and 5th are first to go) where the bass and keys may be covering them already and you avoid playing all the notes in the chord. That said in funk octaves and 4ths are used commonly too! Thought that was worth mentioning! Thanks as always!
I’m a self-taught funk player and it’s amazing to me how many of these tones & techniques I found by trial & error (cutting mids, phaser, 9th chords, that quick flutter strum, those 2 amps, mid position on a tele…). I never knew about compression until the last couple of years, though.
Cool show! I also wanna add: keep track of your rhythm for scratches. No reason to scratch every eight note in between stabs. Play around with silence and note groupings to make your scratching elevate the part!
Some Strat type guitars (e.g. Tom Anderson S) have a pull switch which allows you to blend the neck & bridge pickups. That is great for funk rhythm. To get that on my Strat I had a Fezz Parka mod which gives you one master volume control, one master tone control and the last pot is the blend control.
First TPS video I ever saw was the Kirk Fletcher episode, and seeing Dan moved by his funk playing was an awesome moment to watch - now we have a whole episode of that love for the genre being let loose! Excellent vid and good to see you sharing your wisdom with those less familiar with the ins and outs, what a great channel guys.
Hands down my favourite episode ever! I love funk and have been playing in a funk band for about 7 years. So great to hear you guys talking about Jimmy Nolen, The Meters etc and absolutely nailing those old school funk tones. I usually play a Tele in my band but have used a Jazzmaster a couple of times (if it was good enough for Pop Staples...) Totally agree with Mick that middle position on humbucker guitars is great - I was trying out SGs in a shop recently and I heard one of the employees say "This guy should be trying a Strat" and I thought oh how little you know! You can definitely funk on a Gibson!
@@ThatPedalShow Yeah! The neck pickup - at least on mine - is fat and warm but still keeps its high end, so you can get that trebbly sound without it being shrill.
Great episode guys. I've been watching for quite a long time now and always enjoy what you both have to bring to the table. I spent a few years playing guitar in a funk band some time ago and out of the many projects I have been a part of, it was some of the most fun I've ever had. Massive dance party every single time!! Playing in that band made my rhythm chops and feel go to a whole new level. It was my job to drive the band and I had only a few solo spots in an evening...yes, big fuzz was the perfect solution for those moments!! Cheers and keep up the good work!
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