Difference between revisions of "(Eye Like) Funky Music"

From Prince Vault
Jump to: navigation, search
m
 
m
Line 3: Line 3:
 
|single image              = [[File:Newpowersoul_album.jpg|100px|link=Album: Newpower Soul]] <br><small> from the album [[Album: Newpower Soul|Newpower Soul]]</small>
 
|single image              = [[File:Newpowersoul_album.jpg|100px|link=Album: Newpower Soul]] <br><small> from the album [[Album: Newpower Soul|Newpower Soul]]</small>
 
|performer                = [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]]
 
|performer                = [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]]
|first released            = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/June_30|30 June, 1998]] - [[Album: Newpower Soul|Newpower Soul]] album
+
|first released            = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/June_30|30 June 1998]] - [[Album: Newpower Soul|Newpower Soul]] album
 
|album(s)                  = [[Album: Newpower Soul|Newpower Soul]]
 
|album(s)                  = [[Album: Newpower Soul|Newpower Soul]]
 
|writer(s)                = [[Prince]] (credited to [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]])
 
|writer(s)                = [[Prince]] (credited to [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]])
Line 9: Line 9:
 
|previous song            = [[I Hear Your Voice]]
 
|previous song            = [[I Hear Your Voice]]
 
|next song                = [[I Like 2 Play]]
 
|next song                = [[I Like 2 Play]]
|introduction              = '''([[file:Eye.png]] Like) Funky Music''' is the tenth and final credited track on the [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]]'s third and final 'solo' album [[Album: Newpower Soul|Newpower Soul]] ([[Wasted Kisses]] was included as an uncredited bonus track), but in June, 1997, a year before the album's release, a short sample of the song was available to stream on [[Love4OneAnother.com]] (along with samples of [[Shoo-Bed-Ooh]], [[Funk Radio]] and [[S&M Groove]]).
+
|introduction              = '''([[file:Eye.png]] Like) Funky Music''' is the tenth and final credited track on the [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]]'s third and final 'solo' album [[Album: Newpower Soul|Newpower Soul]] ([[Wasted Kisses]] was included as an uncredited bonus track), but in June 1997, a year before the album's release, a short sample of the song was available to stream on [[Love4OneAnother.com]] (along with samples of [[Shoo-Bed-Ooh]], [[Funk Radio]] and [[S&M Groove]]).
  
While specific recording dates are now known, initial tracking took place in May, 1997, at [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA (during the same set of sessions that produced [[Shoo-Bed-Ooh]]). A repeated horn line in the song was previously used as a repeated synth line in [[Feel U Up]].
+
While specific recording dates are now known, initial tracking took place in May 1997, at [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA (during the same set of sessions that produced [[Shoo-Bed-Ooh]]). A repeated horn line in the song was previously used as a repeated synth line in [[Feel U Up]].
 
|recording info            =
 
|recording info            =
 
{{RecordingLine|
 
{{RecordingLine|
|date                      = May, 1997
+
|date                      = May 1997
 
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA
 
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA
 
|additional info          = Initial tracking
 
|additional info          = Initial tracking
Line 48: Line 48:
 
|3= Delayed performance TV broadcast
 
|3= Delayed performance TV broadcast
 
|4= Live
 
|4= Live
|5= [[27_March,_2009|27 March, 2009, The Tonight Show With Jay Leno, NBC Studio lot, Burbank, CA]]; contains [[1999]] intro and [[(Eye Like) Funky Music|(]][[file:EyeBlue.png|link=(Eye Like) Funky Music]][[(Eye Like) Funky Music| Like) Funky Music]] chants
+
|5= [[27_March 2009|27 March 2009, The Tonight Show With Jay Leno, NBC Studio lot, Burbank, CA]]; contains [[1999]] intro and [[(Eye Like) Funky Music|(]][[file:EyeBlue.png|link=(Eye Like) Funky Music]][[(Eye Like) Funky Music| Like) Funky Music]] chants
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
Line 66: Line 66:
 
|video versions            =  
 
|video versions            =  
 
|sampled in                =  
 
|sampled in                =  
|first live appearance    = [[29_April,_1997|29 April, 1997, RIMAC Center, San Diego, CA, USA]] <small>(chant only, during [[Sleep Around]] and [[Mr. Happy]])</small>
+
|first live appearance    = [[29_April 1997|29 April 1997, RIMAC Center, San Diego, CA, USA]] <small>(chant only, during [[Sleep Around]] and [[Mr. Happy]])</small>
* [[27_July,_1997-am|27 July, 1997 (am), Egypt, Philadelphia, PA, USA]] <small>(fuller performance, as part of [[Talkin' Loud And Sayin' Nothing]])</small>
+
* [[27_July 1997-am|27 July 1997 (am), Egypt, Philadelphia, PA, USA]] <small>(fuller performance, as part of [[Talkin' Loud And Sayin' Nothing]])</small>
* [[09 August, 1997-am|9 August, 1997 (am), Cafe Hollywood, San Antonio, TX, USA]] <small>(first full performance)</small>
+
* [[09 August 1997-am|9 August 1997 (am), Cafe Hollywood, San Antonio, TX, USA]] <small>(first full performance)</small>
 
|performed regularly on    = none
 
|performed regularly on    = none
 
|performed occasionally in = [[All Concerts#1997|1997]], [[All Concerts#1998|1998]], [[All Concerts#1999|1999]] <small>(chants during [[Gett Off]])</small>, [[All Concerts#2002|2002]] <small>(chants during [[1+1+1 Is 3]], [[Strange Relationship]] or occasional other songs)</small>, [[All Concerts#2003|2003]] <small>(chants during [[D.M.S.R.]])</small>, [[All Concerts#2009|2009]] <small>(chants during [[Feel Better, Feel Good, Feel Wonderful]] or [[Controversy]])</small>, [[All Concerts#2010|2010]] <small>(chants during [[Jungle Love]])</small>, [[All Concerts#2011|2011]] <small>(chants during [[Controversy]])</small>, , [[All Concerts#2012|2012]] <small>(chants only)</small>
 
|performed occasionally in = [[All Concerts#1997|1997]], [[All Concerts#1998|1998]], [[All Concerts#1999|1999]] <small>(chants during [[Gett Off]])</small>, [[All Concerts#2002|2002]] <small>(chants during [[1+1+1 Is 3]], [[Strange Relationship]] or occasional other songs)</small>, [[All Concerts#2003|2003]] <small>(chants during [[D.M.S.R.]])</small>, [[All Concerts#2009|2009]] <small>(chants during [[Feel Better, Feel Good, Feel Wonderful]] or [[Controversy]])</small>, [[All Concerts#2010|2010]] <small>(chants during [[Jungle Love]])</small>, [[All Concerts#2011|2011]] <small>(chants during [[Controversy]])</small>, , [[All Concerts#2012|2012]] <small>(chants only)</small>

Revision as of 19:50, 27 February 2016

I Hear Your Voice   < < < Non-Prince Songs All Prince Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   I Like 2 Play
(BigEyePrpl.png Like) Funky Music

Newpowersoul album.jpg
from the album Newpower Soul
Song details
Performer: New Power Generation
First Released: 30 June 1998 - Newpower Soul album
Album(s): Newpower Soul
Writer(s): Prince (credited to New Power Generation)
Producer(s): Prince (credited to New Power Generation)
Live Appearances
First and last live appearance:
Performed regularly on tour:
  • none
Performed occasionally in shows:

(Eye.png Like) Funky Music is the tenth and final credited track on the New Power Generation's third and final 'solo' album Newpower Soul (Wasted Kisses was included as an uncredited bonus track), but in June 1997, a year before the album's release, a short sample of the song was available to stream on Love4OneAnother.com (along with samples of Shoo-Bed-Ooh, Funk Radio and S&M Groove).

While specific recording dates are now known, initial tracking took place in May 1997, at Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA (during the same set of sessions that produced Shoo-Bed-Ooh). A repeated horn line in the song was previously used as a repeated synth line in Feel U Up.


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
May 1997 Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA Initial tracking
Recording Personnel
  • SymbolSmallerBlue.png - all vocals and instruments, except where noted (credited for "all musical instruments and tantrums")
  • Doug E. Fresh - rap
  • Kirk Johnson - drum programming (as "KAJ", credited for "drums, drum and synth programs")
  • Rhonda Smith - bass guitar (credited, but uncertain contribution)
  • Rev. Scott - rhythm guitar (credited, but uncertain contribution)
  • Mr. Hayes - keyboards, background vocals (credited, but uncertain contribution)
  • Marva King - background vocals (credited, but uncertain contribution)
  • Hornheadz - horns

Versions
Released Versions
Title Length Released Version Additional info
(Eye.png Like) Funky Music 4:31 Newpower Soul Studio
Broadcasts/streaming (only)
Title Length Released Version Additional info
Feel Better, Feel Good, Feel Wonderful ?:?? Delayed performance TV broadcast Live 27 March 2009, The Tonight Show With Jay Leno, NBC Studio lot, Burbank, CA; contains 1999 intro and (EyeBlue.png Like) Funky Music chants
Unreleased Versions
Title Version Additional Info
(Eye.png Like) Funky Music Studio Original longer recording missing some overdubs
 
Additional Information

See also Trivia


References
I Hear Your Voice   < < < All Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   I Like 2 Play