Sunday, August 4, 2024

Funk begins with the bass

 

Hi Grace!  Staying busy?  Make sure you get adequate sleep, Honey.  No dreams, no music.  I tried to listen to that interview, but it wouldn't come up for some reason.  I'm sure you did well, you are great at interviews.  It's silly that they made you do a sexy pose in that outfit.  You might as well have worn your "Register to Vote" t-shirt.  Sexy poses aren't your thing, Grace.  I love you just being you.

I hope you're always thinking about music while you're doing all this busy stuff.  It's because you need to write music.  Do you think in music?  You must always think in music, Grace.  Sit in silence, what music is playing in your head?  Think in guitar riffs and melodies no matter what you're busy at.  I always write bass and drums first.  Funk must always begin with the bass, I don't care what George Clinton may say otherwise.  When you write funk riffs, start with the bass line.  Only after that do you add your wah.

I really like this outfit on Mary.  It's tough to get every outfit perfect, but this one totally suits her.  Mary's style is simple, folks.  It's called "More Feminine Than Thou".