George Clinton is set to bring his iconic, out-of-this-world funk music to the Detroit Opera House. The concert, titled "Symphonic PFunk: Celebrating The Music of Parliament Funkadelic," will feature Clinton's legendary songs performed for the first time by a full orchestra.
The 84-year-old musician, who has always considered Detroit his second home, is thrilled to be returning to the city where he once pursued his music dreams. Born in North Carolina but moving to Detroit to make it big, Clinton's influence on the city's music scene cannot be overstated.
Clinton's group Funkadelic and Parliament reimagined funk music sonically and aesthetically, blending jazz, gospel, and pop into what he called P-Funk. Iconic albums such as "Cosmic Slop" (1973) and "Mothership Connection" (1975) were recorded at Detroit's United Sound Systems studio.
This time around, arranger Ray Chew will lead the Detroit Opera Orchestra in performing Clinton's music. Chew has been tasked with orchestrating the selected songs from Clinton's massive catalog for the concert. His approach is to stay true to the original recordings while also interpreting them for a new audience.
The "Symphonic PFunk" concert promises to be an unforgettable experience, with Clinton and his team aiming to transport Detroiters on an interplanetary journey through sound. The event marks a special moment in Clinton's legacy, as he returns to the city where it all began 50 years ago.
Tickets for the concert start at $63, and fans are eagerly anticipating the opportunity to witness this once-in-a-lifetime performance.
The 84-year-old musician, who has always considered Detroit his second home, is thrilled to be returning to the city where he once pursued his music dreams. Born in North Carolina but moving to Detroit to make it big, Clinton's influence on the city's music scene cannot be overstated.
Clinton's group Funkadelic and Parliament reimagined funk music sonically and aesthetically, blending jazz, gospel, and pop into what he called P-Funk. Iconic albums such as "Cosmic Slop" (1973) and "Mothership Connection" (1975) were recorded at Detroit's United Sound Systems studio.
This time around, arranger Ray Chew will lead the Detroit Opera Orchestra in performing Clinton's music. Chew has been tasked with orchestrating the selected songs from Clinton's massive catalog for the concert. His approach is to stay true to the original recordings while also interpreting them for a new audience.
The "Symphonic PFunk" concert promises to be an unforgettable experience, with Clinton and his team aiming to transport Detroiters on an interplanetary journey through sound. The event marks a special moment in Clinton's legacy, as he returns to the city where it all began 50 years ago.
Tickets for the concert start at $63, and fans are eagerly anticipating the opportunity to witness this once-in-a-lifetime performance.
OMG, can you even imagine George Clinton performing with a full orchestra?! 
It's gonna be epic! I'm so down for "Symphonic PFunk" in Detroit, it's like he's bringing his intergalactic funk vibes back to the city that started it all. Ray Chew is gonna kill it as the arranger too 
. Clinton's influence on Detoit's music scene is still felt today and this concert is the ultimate tribute 
. The "Cosmic Slop" album is, like, a classic! I'm buying my tix ASAP... who else is excited?! 
Just heard the news that George Clinton is coming back to Detroit and I am SO stoked! It's crazy to think about how much his music influenced the city's sound 50 years ago. I mean, who wouldn't want to see a full orchestra play Parliament Funkadelic's iconic tracks? 
Ray Chew's job is gonna be epic, trying to stay true to the originals while bringing it to a new audience. Can't wait to snag tickets and experience this cosmic journey with Clinton! The Detroit Opera House is gonna be lit 
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As someone who grew up on P-Funk, it's amazing to see how Clinton's legacy is still influencing new generations. 63 bucks for tix? Worth every penny, imo 
. Can't wait to experience the "interplanetary journey through sound" that Chew and Clinton are promising - this one's gonna be a cosmic celebration! 
! I mean, can you imagine hearing "One Nation Under a Groove" performed by a full orchestra? 
. 63 bucks might seem steep but trust me, it's gonna be WORTH IT 
It's all about nostalgia for me – 50 years ago he was trying to make it big and now he's coming back to the city that helped him out. The fact that it's gonna be "unforgettable" is just code for "expensive" 
Just read about George Clinton bringing his legendary P-Funk music to Detroit Opera House! What an incredible news 
. Ray Chew as arranger is perfect choice - gotta respect his vision 
... anyway, i guess it's cool for all you die-hard PFunk fans out there, but for everyone else, it's just another overpriced concert experience 
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It's like trying to put a square peg in a round hole... and we all know how that usually ends 
. On the other hand, maybe it'll be a cool fusion? Idk, I'm just gonna have to wait until I see it for myself. Anyone else stoked (or skeptical) about this concert? 
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... can't wait to see what kind of energy he brings out on stage 
oh man, I'm so stoked about George Clinton coming back to Detroit! It's like he's bringing the whole galaxy of funk music right into our city 
. It feels like we're getting a special gift from the master himself 
. And I love how he wants to take us on an interplanetary journey through sound - talk about an epic concert experience! 