Post-rehearsal thoughts

Amazing work today, all.

But something wasn't quite sitting right with me after our rehearsal: Although we've nailed a form for Cosmic Vibrations, there was a vibe floating in the air that aspects of the tune (or the way we're playing it) are "cheesy." Specifically, I think there was some discomfort with the confluence of rock, funk, and techno. The suggestion of listening to Cybotron's Enter as an aesthetic reference point is a good start. But I wanted to offer some other reference points that I think are important. Admittedly I don't think they'll necessarily directly inform specific parts for this tune, but I think it's important to recognize that funk, rock, and electronic music have touched each other in many different ways before. And we're treating "techno" itself as a reference point with the understanding that what we're doing (16 musicians! playing live!) is never going to be exactly "authentic" techno. Here's how I would triangulate this question with great music, off the top of my head. So, I suggest taking time to listen to:


Gap Band:



Prince:

(Kudos to Prince, he has removed almost all traces of himself from the Internet. Be resourceful.)

Chic:



Daft Punk:



I'd love hear your responses, too.