Monthly Archives: March 2010

basic funk formula

Posted on 30. March 2010 by jrk

Parliment Funkadelic founder and bassplayer extraordinaire Bootsy Collins is launching his own Funk University. Construction of his online campus will conclude in June, with the first semester beginning on July 1st. “This sonic learning institution will be unlike anything before,” … Continue reading →

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Melodyfarm is celebrating

Posted on 20. March 2010 by jrk

Finally it’s happening… Melodyfarm is celebrating their first Thanksgiving this year! Be prepared to get your mind blown by two hot melodic live acts and top DJ teams The Jazoburbs and Lost Vedas – a colorful mix of funky live … Continue reading →

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Prince ‘basement video’ rehearsals from 1984 found

Posted on 12. March 2010 by jrk

Video of Prince rehearsing several of his famous hit songs in what is thought to a be a warehouse in St. Louis Park in June of 1984 recently surfaced on YouTube. In this video, Prince performs “When Doves Cry.” The … Continue reading →

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Pat Metheny walks viewers through the Orchestrion experience

Posted on 11. March 2010 by jrk

In this seven-minute film, Pat Metheny walks viewers through the Orchestrion experience, explaining its origins and performing music from the adventurous solo recording that pairs the composer-guitarist with a phalanx of remarkable, custom-made instruments, played via solenoid switches and pneumatics.

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