Funkadelic- Maggot Brain (REACTION & REVIEW)
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Song Link: • Funkadelic - Maggot Br...
I will take this as a positive sign. Yesterday was my last chemo session, and today if I can eat and my vitals are good I'm going home tomorrow. This is how I've been feeling encapsulated into one amazing display of how to play with guitar effects! Eddie Hazel was just one of the great musicians that George Clinton got to help him 'crew' "The Mothership"! Parliment Funkadelic all day! Peace.
So glad you are doing better James!
My wishes for a good recovery!
🙏🙏🙏 Hang in there, James!
Really happy to hear that James! My best wishes to you
Hey Brother I'm with you !! I have health issues also, sending good Vibes Man !! 🤟🎸🎶
This is one of the most incredible guitar solos and pieces of music ever put to tape. The story goes something like this. George Clinton told the guitarist Eddie Hazel to imagine, while he was playing that in the first part his Mother had just died and in the second that she had returned to life. The track originally had the whole band with Hazel playing both the rhythm and the solo. He was on the floor of the studio in front of his amps with his effect boxes and made these cosmic sounds. George Clinton thought that it would be better to take out the other musicians leaving only Hazel to take us to another world. Simply astounding.
He doesn't get the credit he deserves, he was ahead of his time Like Jimmy
Eddie Hazel is one of the most underrated guitarists in history and this track (and album ) are amazing.
I went to see Magma last month in London and on the way back from the 2nd night, a perfect evening was only heightened when walking under the bridge by my hotel an amazing guitarist was playing Maggotbrain. We chatted (he didn't stop) and I apologised as had no cash on me. He just smiled and said stay and listen. Wish I'd recorded him, but I was too in the moment to remember...................
Thats awesome CHris!
I would buy and listen the hell out of an entire album of this track extended to an hour or so.
@@Katehowe3010 totally.
I'm going to shine my "Flashlight" bright, till we are all "One Nation Under Groove"! Peace Earth-people.
Having seen P-Funk four times in concert, this song is always a highlight and the crowd is wowed each time. "Make my funk The P-Funk, I want my funk uncut.!"
I am so thrilled you have decided to join the P-Funk party. This song stands out from the rest of the P-Funk catalog, but it is a great intro for rockers in a bait and switch kind of way. This song is awesome live. I saw them 5 times between 1983 and 2006, and this song is always a show stopper whether played by the late great Eddie Hazell or Kid Funkadelic Michael Hampton. Keep digging. There are many more brilliant surprises waiting.
I once heard Lily Haydn perform it live with them on the violin.
@@norbertzillatron3456 I saw her on at a couple shows. She's incredible.
Only seen Blackbyrd do it, but he does a great job as well.
So this is the Eddie Hazel I’ve heard tell about. Nice.
@@Katehowe3010
Sometimes less is more…
just not this time. (shrug)
When this 1st came out….WMMS in Cleveland played this every Friday night at 11:59 pm……from the day it was released….this song was played in my hometown at that time until this very day…..it’s a great tradition that just makes me smile😊….growing up in Cleveland was the best musical education I could have ever received….I was 13 in 1974 and my neighborhood was obsessed with progressive music……funk…..jazz….classical…..and all the great rock and pop bands that the 70s had to offer….I consider myself……very fortunate😁
I remember that George Clinton told Eddie Hazel to play this solo as if he thought his mother had died, but then was told she was actually alive...it worked.
He was tripping off acid too
Captured in one take, as well.
Awesome guitar work by the late Eddie Hazel R.I.P. A true masterpiece that lives on…
I never thought that electric guitar could bury such feeling. Sounds more than great
I bought this album at the time it came out. Maggot Brain blew me away then and still blows me away now. It builds and takes you somewhere, maybe outer space/inner space. You are so right about absence being important here as well as the guitar itself. Very powerful song which provokes deep emotion.
A Tear for Eddie by Ween....
composed in honour of Eddie Hazel ❤️
Maggot Brain is what I think is THE guitar moment captured on record. I'm not saying that it's the best song, or the best solo, or that Eddie Hazel is my favorite guitarist or that this is the song that shaped me the most, or that it's the most emotional. It's not even my favorite genre (I'm a prog head, and a bachata aficionado). BUT its so high up on all these things, that when asked what is THE guitar moment, I say .... Maggot Brain.
Yes !!! An Awesome emotional song & solo from P funk, our Brothers from Space !!! 🎸🎶🤟
One of my favorite instrumental tracks ever, and one of my handful favorites for the electric guitar, up there with Peter Greene's Albatros, Santana on Samba Pa Ti / Europa and Steve Hackett's solo on Firth of Fifth.
I grew up in Cleveland and this song was played by WMMS every Saturday night at 1am for decades. We never missed it wherever we were and always fired up a doobie right before.
Thank you for reacting, and not stopping to tell us about it.
This was emotional. George Clinton surrounded his guitarist in a room with amps and speakers and told him to think of his grandmother dying and pour it out in his guitar. This is what came out. The great Eddie Hazel!
I am delighted and surprised yet very happy you chose to play this EARLIER PRE-DISCO/FUNK-ADELIC. Musically they were the PERFECT FUSING of cultures with their UNIQUE conscious, Blues, Funk, Psychedelic, Soul and Rock music all in one style!!!!!!!!! > THIS ALBUM WAS A COMPLETE WATERSHED moment FOR ME at 15 in 71. FUNKADELIC began as the Soul vocal band PARLIAMENT but moved into psychedelia after "HENDRIX & taking LSD" (says their leader George Clinton) LOL!!!!!. I saw them LIVE in 71 & it was one of the most outrages and the most shocking of my early concert experiences at the time. There were huge stage props & at least 20 musicians/singers on stage each dressed in the most outlandish 70's attire. As a Black teen, just entering into my ROCK from SOUL/R&B phase, hearing JIMI as Black & White music genre's first began to blend along with young society was fantastic. Prior to then, Blacks & Whites weren't listening to the same music. But after the 60's cultural revolution. we were all FREEING OUR MINDS & EXPERIENCING the world outside the normal boundaries. And so were FUNKADELIC. EDDIE HAZEL (RIP) on guitar was told to simply let go. THIS was a HUGE SHIFT during that era & time of my young TEEN AWAKENING.
The type of track that you fall asleep to, and then wake up the next day at midnight, wondering if it is still yesterday.
A guitar that says more than any words could like Hendrix and Gilmour.
This was the 1st Rock & Roll song I ever heard. Where I live, in Cleveland Ohio, this was the number one requested song on a station called WMMS for something like 10 years. You're reading that right 10 YEARS. I believe it to be the best lead guitar line ever printed to wax. It use to be played at midnight every night for years. IMO this is better than anything Hendrix ever did.
Jimi Hendrix cast a huge shadow over African American guitarists in the 70s. Many guitarists in funk/soul bands from Ron Isley to Eddie Hazel to Shuggie Otis took what Hendrix did in the 60s towards the direction I think Hendrix was heading in.
I know most people would classify Funkadelic as a funk band, but I think secretly they're a progressive rock band. Funkadelic was supposed to be the rock side to Clinton's more soul/funk oriented Parliament (though, they would eventually merge by the end of the decade).
I would go so far as to say that George Clinton is the Black Frank Zappa (or is it the other way around?). Both got their start in the early days of rock involved in doo wop bands before evolving their later sound. Both have the same scatalogical sense of humor. And they both have incredible taste in surrounding themselves with extraordinary musicians.
You definitely need to check out the rest of their catalog.
I heard this on A and A channel recently and really enjoyed it I've been trying to find a reasonably priced LP since then. Thanks for sharing.
Bro, this is Funkadelic!
Listening to this in head phones is a trip
Eddie Hazel was nothing short of amazing. I would suggest you keep going with the album, for that is where the funk comes in, and it's truly classic stuff.
I have heard the story behind this tune was George Clinton told Eddie Hazel, play like you heard your Mom just died...then later you find out she didn't die...
I always liked George Clinton's parallel group, Parliament -- their 1978 hit "Flash Light" is perhaps the best disco single of all time.
I can't not say it....but that ain't disco, that is funk!
@@Richard_Jones That would explain why it's so good - it's not disco at all! But it was treated as a disco single, and compiled as such.
An absolute cracking album, fingers crossed you're doing the whole record.
I bought this on their EP way back in the 80s, What i didn't realise was the 7" was meant to be played at 33rpm, I played it at 45rpm... Blew my socks off, Still listen to and love both versions.
lol...excellent!
The first time I heard the song was by chance on UA-cam. I read the fact that Eddie imagined his mother had died before playing the song in the comments, and 3 minutes in I was already weeping. I'm so thankful to still have her in my life.
This is unlike most of their other material, but is a stone cold classic track! Are we getting back to the Heep soon? 😁
Thanks for not stopping the P-Funk
That song is sonically miles apart from the rest of Funkadelic/Parliament discographies but still impressive, trippy and psychedelic, just epic 🤘
This song always hits me emotionally
A very nice addition to the morning attitude adjustment ...and my cup of tea. thanks again. I'm really enjoying this... Didn't know anything about the track. I really appreciate those insights. It certainly does add the proper and needed perspective. All the best!
EDDIE HAZEL!!! BRO.....ACID. THE SECOND TRACK IS LIKE AN ACOUSTIC COFFEE HOUSE sing along.
Its so good!
The first version I heard of this was on the Mike Watt album Ball Hog Or Tugboat. With J Mascis of Dinosaur Jr playing the guitar.
Same thing, the Funkadelic album cover was disturbing but I always heard how good the album was. But I definitely have it now.
I just heard this song for the first time on Andy & Alex's channel a few days ago....now I get to listen to it AGAIN with my favorite UA-cam music reviewer!! Cheers!
This guitar reminds me of Ashra Temple first album.
Oh yeah that guitar has soul, man 🎸🔥🤘. I've been wandering, away from your channel for too long, and I don't why. I'm sorry about that, Justin, but now I'm glad I'm back
This solo has def been compared to Hendrix , JP...and yes, when I first heard this album, it took me by surprise...I certainly wasn't expecting it...absolutely superb though :)
This album was them showing they could do psychedelic rock. Another great song on the album is "Super Stupid."
Clinton stated later to Hazel that it was a mistake, his Mom wasn't dead contributing to the end sound.
The Funk is strong with this one.
Ahhhh...our late night anthem
Yes.....Funkadelics are about Rock and Funk mixed together!!!!
Wow, wasn't expecting anything like this. Nice! Differnt style, but certain parts reminded me of Mike Oldfield..Think I'll have to buy this one.
BTW, the only other songs I've bought was a result of this channel are "Russia on Ice" by Porcupine Tree & "Cortez, the Killer" by Neil Young.
Oh damn, dude. This was a pivotal track for me in high school. My band at that time covered it. This is pure funk.
Most of their hits are funk hits, "Flashlight" "One Nation Under a groove" "Not just knee deep"
I grew up on The Funkadelic and Parliament.
The iconic Cleveland Radio station WMMS used to play this every Friday night at midnight.
George just tells that story so he can take credit for Eddies solo.
Though the impetus given to Eddie Hazel was the thought of emotional loss, I believe George Clinton's actual intention was to convey grief for the destruction of Mother Earth.
This is Funkadelic at their psychedelic zenith. The musical commune of Funkadelic/Parliament/P-Funk All-Stars lead by George Clinton is more generally a classic funk band with psychedelic rock flourishes. A good cross-over track is Quickie from George's You Shouldn't 'Nuf Bit Fish album which is a funky track with a blistering guitar solo at the end. For full-on funk, One Nation Under A Groove is a classic of the genre (there is a 9 minute live version which really kicks posterior).
When someone starts their video with me me me me me, a like is required and given 😁
The guitar playing reminds me a bit of Santana as well as Hendrix, particularly near the beginning.
Not heard this before. And while I really enjoyed it (I mean who doesn't love seemingly endless, spacey guitar noodlings), It was deffo not what I expected, or remember of them from BITD. It must've been funks day off when they recorded this one. I came for the funk, but was happy to stay for the noodlings 🙂 Great stuff.
You may be thinking of Funkadelic's later material after they left Westbound Records.That stuff was more commercial and aimed more at radio. 'One Nation Under A Groove' 'Not Just Knee Deep' etc.
@@TRANZEURO You're likely right. On Nation... that rings lots of bells 🙂
They had a big appearance on August 17, 1985 at the Rockpalast Festival, which was broadcast throughout Europe (as part of the "Rockpalast" series from the end of the 70s to the mid-80s. There were always 3 or 4 acts. Completely new format at the time) at the Lorelei region in Germany. "Maggot Brain" was also on the setlist. An exciting, almost spectacular, roar. Here's the full show ua-cam.com/video/3B2Rl6LGqOA/v-deo.html Highlight for me: Cosmic slop
@@braudabo Cheers for this, I'll check it out 🙂
The reason the drums are way back because G.Clinton reduced them to put the focus on the solo...which he echoplexed to make even more prominent
Seen them a couple of times live and if you never have you don't know what you're missing. Also saw a later rendition of Maggot Brain by alum Michael "Kid Funkadelic" Hampton live in New York one time in the late 90's and he tore it the EF up!
And yes, Eddie Hazel here is more or less doing Jimi Hendrix, it's not just your imagination. Funkadelic were intended to be more an acid-funk-rock band than the original Parliment, from which they sprung, who were much more straight ahead (by George Clinton standards, that is).
Do a full album review of The Mothership Connection. It's a conceptual funk album, if you can believe such a thing can exist. It's magnificent, both as an artistic statement as well as just a good time listening album. Be it Funkadelic, Parliament or P-Funk; it's all the same band with George Clinton.
Couldn’t agree with you more. 👍🏾
I love this song
I heard giant florescent space noodles tossing their streaming tendrils into the nether, gnawing at it's fullness, returning only the echoes of an encompassing cosmos. edited to add, I hope you all have a Happy Canada Day.
One of my favorite albums of all time.....I hope you react to the whole thing.
Funking speaker blowing crunchy guitar.
Other EDDIE HAZEL solo masterpieces include SUPER STUPID, RED HOT MOMMA, MISS LUCIFER'S LOVE, I WANNA KNOW, COSMIC SLOP, FREE YOUR MIND, I BET YOU, YOU AND YOUR FOLKS, I WANT YOU, GOOD THOUGHTS BAD THOUGHTS, CALIFORNIA DREAMING.
The Eddie Hazel years of Funkadelic are just amazing, enjoy man.
I like form and structure and this came across as noodling. I am excited about the possible direction this could lead to, though. Many of my favorite musicians are African American (especially bass and vocalists).
This was an odd but excellent interlude, there's plenty of form and structure in their other songs. 🙃
Unbelievable that this is the first time I’ve ever listened to this. I don’t know what my problem is! I remember the legendary WMMS (The Buzzard 100.7 FM) in Cleveland. Every Friday at 6:00 PM they would play Born to Run by Springsteen, Friday on My Mind (Golden Earring I believe), then this. I like it, but don’t know that it’s something I would listen to that much.
A good pick Justin. Deep dive into the 70s! Splash..... time to roll out Atomic Rooster again! Seven Lonely Streets?
It's quite fun. I have only followed you for a short period of time. Basically, you play almost everything I once listened to. Well I still listen to it, for me this kind of music never dies. Was the music better before?
Eddie Hazel is a guitar god 😊
Eddie Hazel Brugh!
I'm glad you saw the Hendrix connection. I immediately thought that it was too bad you hadn't heard side 4 of Ladyland for music history reasons, because most players using the wah wah pedal (unless they are too young) are influenced by the song "Voodoo Child" (spelled with a "d" this time) on side 4. Kirk Hammett of Metallica, who uses the wah wah pedal on solos much of the time calls Hendrix the best of all time, considering the impact resulting from such a short career. It's because of people trying to duplicate the wah wah tone on that album that they make some pedals with tone controls, so you can control the limit of the treble, and make it as vocal sounding as possible.
I got a feeling "the Great Gig in the Sky" by Pink Floyd would be a great segue to this...
Whoops, I should"ve watched until the end as you found out most of the story yourself. Cheers Jason ! By the way there is a live version from 1976 by P Funk with Mike " Kidd Funkadelic " Hampton doing a blistering rendition. It was on an EP included with original copies of One Nation Under A Groove. Check it out. Sadly the amazing Eddie Hazel had serious drug problems and unfortunately died at 42.
1. repulsive/disgustin'
2. engaging
3. self-indulgent
4. antici pating....
5. anticlimactic?
6. when cometh the phunk?
7.it's on it's way
8. or maybe not
9.sustained suspense
10. fuzz break out
11. (eddie (vh!) did this in under two mins mind)
12. jackanory- try "it's ok john jo" by Dexys for alternative piano version
6.
You should try" trash a go go" by the funkadelic
And "yo mama"by frank zappa for a great Solo 🔥🔥🔥
I think I've listened to this once before . Some one was having slot of fun on the faders . Try Betty davis for funk . Her debut album is amazing.
Eddie Hazel...epic
George Clinton told Eddie Hazel to play with the emotions of hearing that his mother just died. This was done in take.
It has been said Eddie Hazel was on par with Jimi Hendrix, which is saying something!
Now you have heard this - try the live version from "One Nation Under A Groove". Truly stunning & superior to this one...
'Parliament' is Dr.Jekyll....'Funkadelic' is Mr.Hyde.
Whenever I get into a convo about the "best guitar solo" ever, always point at this one. And always it's met by a raised eyebrow, vastly underappreciated!
just so you know, the rest of this album gets into much more traditionally funky territory, though still very raw and gritty. the final track, Wars Of Armageddon, also gets into a zone of psychedelic fuckery, but of a totally different kind. that being said, the whole album is definitely worth checking out, along with the entire "classic" period of Parliament/Funkadelic
Great album. The last track is an extended freak out which counterbalances this opening one.
This doesnt happen today. Anymore.
Detroit rocked, still does.
Georhe was going for shock value
Please react to Bolero by Maurice Ravel. :)
How brave was it to include a track like this on what was ostensibly a funk record? I would have thought that the 'rock' fans wouldn't have gone near a band called Funkadelic and the funk fans might have hated this style but it actually works!!! Always liked George Clinton et al in their various guises. There's plenty of brains (and only a few maggots)
Not the best intro to Funkadelic imho. For me, the Hardcore Jollies album is their best. Funky but guitar driven. Coming Round the Mountain is awesome and a great live version of Cosmic Slop on it, too.
imo i think Hazel is on a different level than Hendrix. Roast me all you want..
Not even close to what I was expecting. I would like to hear this one out of my stereo vs these cheap computer speakers.
I'd never heard of this great track before now. The chords reminded me of Neil Young's "Cortez the Killer" in part. But this track is more early 70's. I looked it up. Its from 1971 and captures 1971 in aspic.
One take
I waited for something to happen but nothing came except a grueling extended guitar solo.