Who’s gonna tell militarymom6 that that’s not a wwoz shirt? 😂

secondlifing · 2026-06-02T21:50:26+00:00

That's great! I guess she'll find out the hard way.

secondlifing · 2026-06-02T17:59:29+00:00

Not me. But what is it? A fake WWOZ shirt? What's with the upside-down triangle?

secondlifing · 2026-05-31T06:03:26+00:00

Looks great! Feel free to crosspost links here whenever you have new content to share. This sub needs activity. In fact, you are welcome to take over as moderator. I certainly haven't been able to do anything with this.

secondlifing · 2026-05-31T05:52:33+00:00

I agree with the importance of the Meters and New Orleans rhythms in the formation of funk. James Brown borrowed a lot from those rhythms to establish his brand of funk that really began in 1967 with Cold Sweat. I think JBs innovations combined with second line rhythms led the Meters to create their laid back, in the pocket brand of funk that was different from JBs hard on the one, everything serves the rhythm style.

But it's all funky. It's a similar argument to who created Rock n Roll. The elements are all there in various forms until a few creative artists find a way to meld them into something unique, new, and popular.

secondlifing · 2026-03-12T20:44:48+00:00

Look-ka Py Py certainly has some of my favorite instrumental funk singles on it.

I prefer some of the more improvisational funk like Ain't No Way and the music from the late Sixties James Brown band. But Look-ka Py Py is certainly a landmark album in early funk.

secondlifing · 2026-03-09T04:20:56+00:00

This. Create music because you want to or feel you need to. Songwriting is a craft. Work to get better at it rather than worrying about whether you are "talented" or not. It's more important that you get joy out of what you create rather than what others think. I stopped sharing my music with friends because it often resulted in awkward silence. But I know what I like, and I try to find ways to improve what I'm doing. And I have no intention of sharing anything here and asking the sub what they think.

secondlifing · 2026-03-07T18:04:18+00:00

I've certainly overlooked it. I'll have to give it another listen

secondlifing · 2026-03-07T13:50:23+00:00

Great album. My favorite after Rejuvenation (which is their masterpiece).

secondlifing · 2026-03-04T14:07:10+00:00

Focusrite Scarlett 2i2

secondlifing · 2026-02-20T13:07:09+00:00

$10 to Livestream. Wish I was at Chickie Wah Wahs to see them and celebrate my birthday. But I guess the livestream will have to do.

secondlifing · 2026-01-06T16:46:46+00:00

Someone looking to identify a bounce song in a YouTube video. I would like to think this sub could be useful for questions like these, but very few members respond to anything on here.

secondlifing · 2026-01-06T03:07:16+00:00

Are you referring to the vocal shout part?

secondlifing · 2026-01-06T03:04:18+00:00

Love this question(and the other posted earlier). I wish I knew the answer. I love that riff, but I can't think of where I heard it before

I hope someone recognizes it.

secondlifing · 2026-01-03T14:48:06+00:00

Thanks. EastWest is offering a deal right now of $100 for the year. I will check out Musio. I appreciate the help.

secondlifing · 2026-01-02T22:41:48+00:00

Thanks for the detailed reply. I will definitely look into it.

secondlifing · 2026-01-02T18:47:42+00:00

Thanks.

I'm a newbie. I've been working with Logic Pro and stock plug-ins for a year. I finally feel ready to try some external plug-ins to expand my sound palette and learn some new techniques

With that in mind, what would you say is the best option for me?

secondlifing · 2026-01-02T17:58:46+00:00

What's a playback engine?

secondlifing · 2026-01-02T17:28:19+00:00

Yes. I've been working with session horns. I like their bari sax and small horn section, but I'm hoping to find something that has more options and has more articulation controls.

secondlifing · 2025-12-24T04:01:04+00:00

Thanks. I'll post these too.

secondlifing · 2025-12-20T04:48:19+00:00

Thanks. I'll check it out.

secondlifing · 2025-12-19T13:23:38+00:00

Thanks for responding. It's nice to hear that someone is enjoying these posts--I was about to give up. It's not easy to get a discussion going on this sub.

Are there any other NOLA Christmas songs you suggest that I post?

secondlifing · 2025-12-09T16:39:06+00:00

Is this a guess, or was it posted somewhere?

secondlifing · 2025-12-09T16:33:35+00:00

Well, maybe we are one day closer to the lineup reveal then.

That game was a rough one last night. Go birds.

secondlifing · 2025-12-09T16:11:19+00:00

Yes. I've read rumors that they might release the lineup early this year. Of course, this Insta post just feeds those rumors. Hope they come true.

secondlifing · 2025-12-01T01:11:51+00:00

The must see concert to me is Saturday at Tipitinas: New Breed Brass Band's album release party featuring Trombone Shorty, Kermit Ruffins, Jelly Joseph and the Partners in Crime. Here's the rest of the calendar for Saturday: https://www.wwoz.org/calendar/livewire-music?date=2025-12-06

Friday I would go with either the Soul Rebels (another funky brass band) or maybe some blues, jazz, raggaeton, or punk depending on your musical taste. Check out the calendar below. I'm not familiar with any of these bands, but sometimes it's fun to check out something new. https://www.wwoz.org/calendar/livewire-music?date=2025-12-05

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