Posted January 13, 200718 yr 11.55 - 12.55 First of a six-part documentary series which tells the story of the rise of black popular music.The world of soul music was turned upside down in 1965 when James Brown introduced funk to the mix. Bursting with power and energy and launched against a backdrop of civil unrest, funk became a defiant celebration of African-American identity and a soundtrack for troubled times. James Brown's formula soon began to influence all manner of black artists. Should be well worth a watch - just wait till they get to the 70s and show footage of the clubs in London - you will see Bluebeard and High Street Ken in the crowd 'livelying up themselves'
January 13, 200718 yr Don't forget Mike O! According to my TV Guide, there's an hour-long James Brown profile at 11:55 on BBC2, followed by The Electric Proms: James Brown Live, recorded at the Roundhouse. Must be different for Scotland. They both sound good though
January 13, 200718 yr I'll stick a DVD in and record it - gotta be good! Starts five minutes after MOTD ends.
January 14, 200718 yr 11.55 - 12.55First of a six-part documentary series which tells the story of the rise of black popular music.The world of soul music was turned upside down in 1965 when James Brown introduced funk to the mix. Bursting with power and energy and launched against a backdrop of civil unrest, funk became a defiant celebration of African-American identity and a soundtrack for troubled times. James Brown's formula soon began to influence all manner of black artists. Should be well worth a watch - just wait till they get to the 70s and show footage of the clubs in London - you will see Bluebeard and High Street Ken in the crowd 'livelying up themselves' That's far too late for me to be "livelying up" anything!
January 15, 200718 yr they had a show a good while back, maybe a couple of years, that talked about teh growth of black music from the roots in R&B into funk and into rap. was really good. Some good stuff about stevie wonder on there too. It was about a 6 part seriees an hour long each time...is this the same?
January 15, 200718 yr Author Yesd that was it Scott - James Brown, Sly and the Family Stone, George Clinton, Stevie Wonder and Public Enemy were all covered with the main focus being on James Brown.
January 15, 200718 yr must've been a condensed version if they showed all that tonight. the one I saw was a ood few weeks long with about an hour devoted to each era of music. Good viewing nonetheless Scott
January 15, 200718 yr Missed al this I watched a program last night about George Clinton, that I taped from BBC4 weeks ago That man was FUNKY! And it showed his influence on so many performers, most notably the little man Prince Kev
January 15, 200718 yr Missed al this I watched a program last night about George Clinton, that I taped from BBC4 weeks ago That man was FUNKY! And it showed his influence on so many performers, most notably the little man Prince Kev Have you still got that George Clinton tape???? If so, any chance of doing me a copy? I only realised that programme was on when it was halfway through, was well pissed off! I've got the Saturday night programme on DVD, so I could burn a copy for you if you're interested.
January 15, 200718 yr I think so mate - I don't remember taping anything else after watching it last night. I'll check as soon as I get home and will PM or email you for an addy Kev
