This is right out of the early 70’s. Ran across in an email from Sundance. Think of it as a take on Hendrix lives.
From the Sundance site (by Tyger Williams):
When I first discovered the track Maggot Brain by Funkadelic I was well into my thirties and it blew my mind. Whenever I’m writing, I try to find a soundtrack for the thing I’m working on. Since most of what I do is dramatic, and often weighty, I love Maggot Brain for its mix of sadness and celebration. Apparently, George Clinton [Funkadelic band leader] told guitarist Eddie Hazel to play it like he’d just learned his mother had died, then to play it like he’s found out she’s actually still alive. It’s a rollercoaster of emotion and a showy display of craftsmanship. Simply put, it’s a masterwork. I’m always inspired when I hear it and if I can create one story, one scene, one line of dialogue as memorable as this song, I know I’ll be okay.
From Wikipedia:
Maggot Brain is the third studio album by the American funk band Funkadelic, released by Westbound Records in July 1971. It was produced by band leader George Clinton and recorded at United Sound Systems in Detroit during late 1970 and early 1971.[1] It was the final album recorded by the original Funkadelic lineup; after its release, original members Tawl Ross (guitar), Billy Nelson (bass), and Tiki Fulwood (drums) left the band for various reasons.
The album charted in the R&B Top 20.[3] Today, it is perhaps best known for its 10-minute title track, performed by guitarist Eddie Hazel.[4] In 2003, Rolling Stone included Maggot Brain on its list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.[5] Pitchfork named it the 17th best album of the 1970s.
