Scott Towers, aka Chopper Reeds Photo: Zen Yates-Fill
Deep Funk, a subgenre of Funk, traces its roots back to the United States in the 1960s. What generally seperates it from Funk, is its emphasis on groove and improvisation, and musicianship is generally considered more of a primary focus than the more traditional songwriting found in Funk.
As always when we're discussing genre, we have a very special guest expert, and it doesn't get more special than todays guest. Joining Mark and Kara out of our Wellington Studio is Scott Towers, aka Chopper Reed, from Fat Freddy's Drop.
He's breaking down the origins of Deep Funk, the deep history behind the subgenre, and his own personal experience in Deep Funk, all whilst providing some excellent musical examples for you to enjoy.
Songs Played:
The Meters - Cissy Strut
Giorgio Moroder - Tears
Eddie Bo - Hook & Sling
The Third Guitar - Baby Don’t Cry
The San Francisco TKO’s - Acid Lady
Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings - Got a Thing on My Mind
The Staple Singers - Why am I Treated So Bad
Joyce Williams - First Thing I Do in the Morning
Tyra Hammond & The Tornadoes - You Got Me Thinkin'
Manzel - Space Funk
Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band - Juicy Fruit
Soul Makossa - Manu Dibango
Nervous - The New Mastersounds
Roberto Roena - Que Se Sepa
Mark Ronson, Alex Greenwald - Just
Akira Ishikawa - Pick Up The Pieces
Ike & Tina Turner - Bold Soul Sister
Tyra Hammond & The Tornadoes - HuiHui
