#1610 | Intermediate

New Orleans Funk #2

By: Pat Petrillo

1) The Meters - "Fire on the Bayou" (1975 | Drums: Ziggy Modeliste)

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There is a lot of percussion in this track, typical of The Meters, infusing the Mardi Gras Indian element into
their music. During the breakdown, you hear the cinquillo rhythm on the cowbell. I like to try to incorporate
that into the main groove, and this is what I get:

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C. Here's another way to fill that in, using 2 sound sources.

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There are multiple layers of percussion in this tune - and here's another, played by multiple woodblocks.

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Finally, we fill it in on another sound source. Try to match the tambourine rhythm underneath.

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2) The Meters - "Running Fast" (1975 | Drums: Ziggy Modeliste)

This is a cool little diddy that bites off Earth, Wind & Fire, who was a hot band at the time. This just shows

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how bands all listened and influenced each other, which is a sign of respect.

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