The many views of funk music

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[...] When it is over, one is forced to reflect upon the work of James Brown, as it is an obvious influence over Prince's musical style. Next comes Parliament's Flashlight. Its intro is primarily a hard and electric funk, which is synthesizer-based. The main groove is established by an electric guitar, with very quick riffs made in a very high register, repeated over and over. Singers repeat the word “Flashlight” a few times, with the lead singer, George Clinton singing a few words here and there. [...]

[...] The many views of funk music a. The music genre, Funk, is a style of music that is approached in many ways in an attempt to explain, create, or recreate it. Many different types of people shed insight onto this music, giving many unique perspectives. Anyone from musicians to journalists has attempted to articulate exactly what is, but all seem to give different explanations. Rickey Vincent's book, Funk: The Music, the People, and the Rhythm of The One, is a book that explains much detail about Funk. [...]

[...] A journalist would probably focus on the monetary successes of the artists or of the Funk record labels at a certain date. Observing Billboard's charts would also be helpful to them. They would most likely also notice how the music fits into the surrounding society and how it relates to other music of the time. All ways of defining Funk are equally important, as they all give different and new ways to view the same thing, allowing for a greater exposure and understanding. [...]