Where is the Funk? How Prince Created the Minneapolis Sound (feat. Jellybean Johnson of The Time)
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The electro-funk style known as the Minneapolis Sound took over pop music in the 1980s and 90s. LA is in Minneapolis to meet with Jellybean Johnson of the Minneapolis Sound pioneering band, The Time, to find out how Prince and artists like Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis developed the sound. Jellybean also helps LA create his own Minneapolis-style original composition.
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Yes. Yes. Yes. I love it get down with y'all bad--self!😍🎧💯🎸🥁 We want the funk-- made it funky!💜
It really is a need to follow the music wherever it takes me. This sound takes me up on my feet to move. Music tells you so much about the people is a time and place.
Thank u 🙏 these synth trumpets are well timed
MC Solar was also produced by Jimmy Jam I believe
Sound Field, at least you’re smart enough to use Logic Pro X!
This is the best episode of Sound Field not only history but the breakdown of the tracks and how they fit together is cool. More content like this please!
it's especially good without nahre
@@dj_laundry_list KNOW THY HISTORY
Yes!
I remember when Prince released the album Dirty Mind. Black radio thought it was to rock oriented, and White radio stations thought it was too Black.
Prince broke so many barriers back in the day.
Funny thing about 'black radio thought it too rock oriented' is that Chuck Berry and Little Richard, two black musicians invented rock music.
Why the heck is Prince not listed on any of the top rockers of all time lists. I just googled it and I see a lot of Freddy Mercury and such. Not that these rockers weren’t great but WHERE is Prince’s name? This is really strange to me. These lists are all incorrect in my eyes. You too? Must fix this (injustice).
@@chippy7745 yes because they always put Prince to the Funk Genre. But he was more than that.
@@DjIceCnS Thing with Prince is he doesn't fit neatly in any one category. Like I wouldn't call him the greatest rock guitarist (that's Hendrix), and he's not my favorite vocalist, but he was also more than just that. He was 100% the greatest pop rock MUSICIAN, and nobody is even close at #2. Even Michael Jackson didn't play every instrument on his albums and sing at the same time.
...and made them pay significantly...THEY DID...not realizing their rejections. lol...(the stations)..
I used to go to the First Avenue often during the early / mid 80s. Feel so fortunate.
I am so happy that Minneapolis, and just Minnesota in general, is getting some recognition!
Staci Smith me too! So happy to see my city get some attention for once! 😁
Since the 80s
Your Vikings are doing their thing as well. And the gophers represented in the bowl games this year. The world sees you
@@whyhasgooglemessedwithmych1423 yeah I wouldn't count on Minnesota sports teams for anything, even if I am a die-hard Wild fan.
The Lynx get things done though!
So, "Yung Gravy" doesnt ring a bell, he's from Minnesota & I'm all the way in Canada, didn't know what Minnesota was until I heard of him honestly.
When the music makes you put that stank face on, you know it's funky.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣IKR
@Rising Sun I know folks ( be it musicians or listeners) putting that stank face on *thinking* the music is being funky, where most of the times is sloppy.
I’ve had the pleasure of playing with Jellybean a couple times at a couple blues jams. Truly mesmerizing man.
I've lived in Minnesota my whole life and this was incredible to watch. Much love!
eatdoritoyum completely agree!
The Minneapolis sound defined my childhood. Most of my peers had room for Micheal and Prince, whereas I only had time for Prince.
Loving the insight into the DAW-process :) And how LA is really feeling and communicating the nuances of every part.
Also... that track had groove for miles, man... bravo!
Great channel soundField, I am learning so much about your musical culture with these videos. Greetings from Colombia🇨🇴
Greetings!
I hope you have time to check out some more of our episodes!
Yeah, me too! Greetings from Brazil!
I'm a Philly soul man but damn that Minneapolis sound is KILLER and has been for decades. And that groove at the end - Prince himself would be extremely proud!
Half of what makes the Minneapolis sound unique is - as Jellybean has pointed out - the way the rhythm guitar is played. 4:58 is a perfect example of that.
My Dude, that was Funky! Thanks for sharing that! Jellybeans playing of 777-9311 is a monster. Yeah I know Prince programmed it on a machine but he played it live and I saw it many times and it was impressive none the less!
I think that Prince helped create the Minneapolis sound. I don't think he created it alone. I say that as a Prince fan since 1978 when "Soft and Wet" hit , just weeks after my 15th birthday
Well to a degree he did, mainly by replacing the brass section with keyboards.
As a matter of fact he's the one that started the two keyboardist concept, before Prince how many Black Acts out there had a two keyboard setup and no horns, Prior to Prince none, so yeah he started a trend back then because all the bands had horns except Mother's Finest and Funkadelic (Parliament was the part with horns, for those not hip...) their sound in the mid 70's are also contributory to the Minneap Sound.
@@GaryTisdaleFungkSta1 I understand that he replaced the horns with keyboards, but my question is did he start that idea...
I've listened to other musicians who were in Minneapolis in those days and I never heard any of them say Prince started the Minneapolis sound. I've heard them say things that indicated he was a part of it, but the sole creator, no. For example, Jam and Lewis productions are considered the Minneapolis sound too, but their music does not sound like Prince, other than some of Janet's stuff. But when I listen to SOS Band, Alexander O'Neal and others, I don't hear Prince.. The Time's music sounded like Prince because basically, The Time was Prince.. But I actually hope he did start it, because I've been a huge Prince fan since I heard "Soft and Wet" in 1978.
But Thanks for your info
@@leetate1963 Well, can't say the sound itself is totally his idea but he's the one that finessed the sound and bought it to the foreground which made it popular and thinking back, yeah he was the one that started keys replacing horns, no one else was doing it, or had done it at that time because all the bands had one keyboardist and if they played a horn line it was during a synth solo.
Ooh, if you didn't notice that after Dirty Mind & Controversy came out, a whole wave of Bands came out horn free and compact.... The Deele, Ready For The World, Tease and Dream Boys & Xavion, Z'Looke & Mazeratti all trace back to the Mineap influence. Though Xavion & Mazeratti had alot of strong Mother's Finest influences too
@@GaryTisdaleFungkSta1 I really appreciate you sharing your thoughts on this. I didn't realize that Prince created the 2-keyboardist model, nor did I know he pioneered the synthesizer-for-horns Minneapolis Sound. I knew he brought it to the forefront and mainstreamed it, branded it, but did not know how instrumental he was to creating that sound.
Dope y’all! And don’t forget the Family and fDeluxe, bands that Jellybean Johnson is part of as well, maaad funk there
LA, this is so rich. Thank you for such an in depth look and lesson in this essential material. It was very educational for me.
As a musician/producer I am very
Proud to be born and raised in Minneapolis.
We have our problems , but the music scene here is amazing and eclectic..
What an amazing episode!!
That's right, brother L.A. Music brings people together. It's the opposite of politics. We gotta get into music.
Great video, I've always been a huge fan of Prince, The Time and the Minneapolis sound in general and very interested in First Avenue & 7th st. Entry and all the bands that played there.
It always seemed magical to me, like New York in the late seventies.
How you had this place that was producing this violent music of insight in turmoil and at the same time and in the same places as this sexy music of jubilation in turmoil.
Like the jazz men and beat poets before them.
I guess that's what "the city" will always mean to me.
Also, amazing track at the end LA! Had me groovin over here!
How fun must that have been! Thanks for the insight, the history and the funky new groove!
That track is OUTRAGEOUS!!!!
You know it's gonna be good when it opens with Prince. You know it's good when it ends with some stank-face quality funk
This channel deserves more views/subscribers.
I appreciate that
Hey I just checked and UA-cam says you're not subscribed....
@@SoundFieldPBS Been subscribed for ages. Clicked the bell for notifications too. It might have a hard time keeping up with me because I have 673 subscriptions.
You're a real one Andrew! Thanks for being there for us
Yup its an honor to be apart of that on Tuesdays with The Wilebeski Blues Saloon house band (Sax Chick)
Bro!!! LOVE THIS!!!! This is incredibly accurate. Still waiting for the film, but they'll need three people to play one Prince.
Excellent video. Was great to see Jellybean join you. I knew he was a killer drummer but had absolutely no idea he played guitar. Good stuff.
LA is amazing.
Every episode i watch, i buy some old album. Good lord. Irs food listening rhough
love the Minneapolis sound
Awesome history! Can’t think of a more concise or compelling way to represent the crossroads of music that is Minneapolis.
Jellybean is a fuxkin legend. Actually my favorite drummer of all time. He’s also my older sisters father & she’s my least fav person on the planet. How ironic
Pure Minneapolis feelings!!
Aghh!!! WOO! That ending track is HEAT MAN
OMG.....BRAVO ON THAT TRACK MAN.....YOU HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD.....I HAVEN'T HEARD ANYONE NOT FROM THAT ERA PUT IT DOWN LIKE THAT....PRINCE WOULD BE PROUD
mpls has the most original and creative music scene in the country don't @ me (& nobody outside mn knows it either)
Minneapolis is still killing it with Rhymesayers and Doomtree mixing styles. For an awesome modern MN drum sound, check out "Bumper" by P.O.S.
Cory Wong is keeping the smooth MN funk alive.
That was a really cool look at some of the most incredible bands of my youth.
Man, I love how you mix history-telling with musical creativity. This is an ancient (e.g. griots), but killer model!
Really cool!
I’ve been a fan of the MPLS sound for more than 40 years. I truly love music, but at the end of the day, PRINCE and the rest of the MPLS musicians are my all time favorite, still to this day.
Thank you for this series!
I remember in an interview with some big talk show host the started off the interview with digging on Minneapolis-St. Paul. And prince just reacted by acting weird for the whole rest of the interview. I will always respect him for representing and being proud of the twin cities since I’m from there and when most people get big from here they just forget about us. I used to live ten minutes away from Paisley Park and he would support local musicians by letting them play there and advertise the show.
Thomas Kane you might be referencing his appearance on AMERICAN BANDSTAND with Dick Clark. I remember saying, “Ohhhhkay. Does he not talk?”😄
Great musicians from that place
nice. Hard to find stuff like this on black artists, especially the r&b of the 70s and the 80s.
you definitely got the stank faces down pat!
Blessings to you family once this coronavirus ordeal is over enough I'll see you in Minneapolis...
Coming to jam
Best video I have seen on the Minneapolis sound and its history..bravo for this
Cool stuff! I just got home from seeing Morris Day and The Time. Jellybean rocked it.
Ok but LA's red bucket hat and chequered black and white jacket is *chefs kiss* fashion
Very cool. Didn't expect to see Human League in the drum sound section, England being a bit far from Minneapolis, but sure enough, written and produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Nice to see the shout outs to the other MN bands, past and present. Trying to imagine Prince jamming with Hüsker Dü at the club, which I don't think ever happened, but wouldn't THAT have been a thing?
Another great episode, folks.
Loved this! Amazing video
Prince would sneak back stage of Parliament Funkadelic shows in LA & OAKLAND, Prince was a big fan of George Clinton Bootsy Parliament Funkadelic influence all to this day, give P-FUNK all-stars some love !
This was fantastic 👏👏👏 from Scotland, thank you .
Outstanding.
damn good video...wish the youth would get back to playing guitars,synths,bass n drums!!!!
DOOOOOPPPPE! Thank you for producing this documentary about my home town and the music that I grew up with!
Just happened to come across this video. It was absolutely AWESOME!!
I love the idea of Prince and Husker Du performing across the street from each other
You got me and my mother dancing in the living room like chickens.
I think you've done you job pretty nice.
Well done!
Just found this gem. Great stuff. Really shows the form and style that brought this music into the mainstream. Such a sick groove. Didn’t appreciate it at the time, but now I am so appreciative of those that stepped up and kicked this sound out. Love it!!
Prince was just magic man. I Wanna Be Your Lover knocked the funk off of me, damn. This video has waaaaaaayyyy too much funk to handle for mere mortals.
I hope Nahre reads this, but I'd (we'd) love a "Funk as understood by a classic musician".
Y'all are blessing us in 2020.
I'll make sure Nahre sees this!
@Salim Sivaad That was cool, but Minneapolis is a little bit more aggressive on the funk, you know?
What a fantastic video. Thanks so much for this!
Love this. Thanks for sharing
Great stuff man! New fan.
Yes, it was a nice piece🎼🎶🎶🎶💜💜💜💜💜
Best one yet!
How about looking at the early electronic music like YMO and Kraftwerk?
Man, That was good.. I'm from Motown, and we have our thang.. But, Minneapolis has its own unique sound..
I don’t comment often but I love this channel’s *vibe*
So please keep doing you 👌
Wow, thank you for this very inspiring and enlightening video.
This ep is fire! Respect.
I would really love to see this mini doc turned into like an hour long radio show where they play the songs in full and interlace the interview and narration bits like its actually being broadcasted live
YES!!!! Thank You Very Much...
Jellybean is a cool cat... This was fun. Thanks!!!
That's a real Minneapolis Funk right there!
Dope groove doc.....def Minneapolis sound
Dope track at the end and great way to educate about Prince, Time, Flyte Time, Grand Central and the Minneapolis sound... A+
Great documentary.
Let's Goooo Minnesota!!!! 🔥
LOVE Minneapolis
Great stuff, thanks!
wow he fire on the drumss!!
At 6:32 Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis didn't exactly break away.
They were fired for producing outside acts which was explicitly prohibited.
I love this channel so much
Absolutely amazing. Love this sound!
Thanks for this - very cool
thank you for this ~
Great video! Thanks for shining some light on our city's best contribution to the musical world.
This is awesome!!!
Prince?? Instant like! 👍😏😎
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The synth parts were based Round the Lead vocal, if you have a great Melody then you can shoot synth parts in and out.
Interesting, when jelly bean mentioned all of the musical influences that he had and who he listened to as far as pop music and heavy music, I was listening to the same people growing up in Cleveland Ohio in the late 60s I've been to smaller towns where people were playing those lines as well. So I just think it was listening to recorded music that influenced people appreciate and play the music that they did.
This was great, very informative. I have a bunch of new bands I need to check out now 👍
It’s wild. At the time many of these artists were up and coming I wasn’t into them, but they totally played a role in shaping my future musical tastes of today, and yes I go back and listen to them and am quite the opposite-into them.
Like Dez's "Mountainnaire mountainnaire" jol
I'll try to go Minneapolis, Minnesota!
Awesome video!
4:54 YES!!! Absolutey!! ‘Lady Cab Driver’ has some WICKED guitar picking-I think some of it is played fingers only. I can play a lot of Prince guitar stuff, but I cannot figure out the part at 4:54 of the song. 🤦🏽♂️ We know Prince was a phenomenal multi-instrumentalist but I don’t even think we even FULLY realize how good a musician Prince was.
And don’t sleep on that synth solo in the same song @2:24. It’s multi-dubbed, but it’s still wicked! I wonder what 2:24 lines up with in this video🤔. I guess you have to click and find out.
Beyond phenomenal...
Agreed!!
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That has Prince written all over it, good job guys