This is the third album of Funkadelic, released in 1971. Funny fact is that the Rolling Stone wrote about it: " (...) collection of competently performed but uninteresting and lyrically-thin funk songs, bookended by an exceptional title track and the "mindless" closer "Wars of Armageddon"". Thanks to Wikipedia for the info about this album. Wikipedia has a very well-documented article on "Maggot Brain". Later it would become on of the most iconic funk albums as Eddie Hazel's guitar playing became much more acknowledged. It proves that sometimes a creation can be misunderstood or out of context bcause we have to adjust to it. Getting out of the comfort zone and broadening the horizons. When I listened to this album for the first time I remember it sounded trippy to me, psychodelic hippie music. At that time I was used to the neat and tight acid jazz on the 90's. Once you get to know other albums by Funkadelic/George Clinton/Parliament then you have references and can put it in perspective. Funkadelic has been contributing in a big way to American music history and probably it will take still many years until more people will fully acknowledge.
My latest mix is now online. Entering year 11 of dj'ing qith mix 101. I've been playing saxophone for 35 years, but I recently thought of the fact that it's already 10 years ago when I started dj'ing...Extra thanks to Dave van Laar aka Good Old Dave from Freak31 who gave me the space to develop my dj style and encouraged me to go for it!Venus Tunes Sessions is a monthly mix by Susanne Alt on Freak31, aired every first Sunday of the month at 19:00h. In addition, earlier Venus Tunes Sessions shows are repeated every Friday between 20:00-21:00 and Tuesday 21:00-22:00.Freak 31 has around 250 daily listeners (less during the week, more in the weekend) and a total of +10.000 listeners every month. In addition to Mixcloud and Hearthis, all mixes are also available as podcasts on Deezer and iTunes.It was in 2015 when I had my first official dj gig and since 2016 I started to perform regularly. This took place in Amsterdam's Skyybar, Floor17 and The Harbourclub Zuid... bit by bit, other places like Momo and W Amsterdam followed, leading to club bookings as a dj and festival bookings with Venus Tunes Live in the Netherlands and abroad. All of this in addition to my normal life as a musician. I love dj'ing as it adds another facet to my musicianship.Listen to all editions of the Venus Tunes Sessions where you like; choose your platform: Venus Tunes Sessions is a monthly guest mix by Susanne Alt on Freak31, aired every first Sunday of the month at 1900h. Streaming Dance, straight from Amsterdam. - This is the third album of Funkadelic, released in 1971. Funny fact is that the Rolling Stone wrote about it: (...) collection of competently performed but uninteresting and lyrically-thin funk songs, bookended by an exceptional title track and the mindless closer Wars of Armageddon. Thanks to Wikipedia for the info about this album. Wikipedia has a very well-documented article on Maggot Brain.Later it would become on of the most iconic funk albums as Eddie Hazel's guitar playing became much more acknowledged. It proves that sometimes a creation can be misunderstood or out of context bcause we have to adjust to it. Getting out of the comfort zone and broadening the horizons.When I listened to this album for the first time I remember it sounded trippy to me, psychodelic hippie music. At that time I was used to the neat and tight acid jazz on the 90's. Once you get to know other albums by Funkadelic/George Clinton/Parliament then you have references and can put it in perspective. Funkadelic has been contributing in a big way to American music history and probably it will take still many years until more people will fully acknowledge.2 of my favourite songs:Maggot Brain Hit it and quit it
