Detroit, Michigan is set to experience the legendary funk sound of George Clinton when he takes to the stage at the Detroit Opera House on January 31st. Clinton's iconic band Parliament Funkadelic will perform their music for the first time ever with a full orchestra, conducted by arranger Ray Chew.
The concert, titled "Symphonic PFunk: Celebrating The Music of Parliament Funkadelic," will feature hits like "Cosmic Slop" and "Mothership Connection." Clinton's music has stood the test of time, earning him a place among the most sampled artists in history. His influence can be heard in genres ranging from hip-hop to electronic music.
Clinton, who was born in Kannapolis, North Carolina, found his musical home in Detroit in the 1960s. He and his bandmates used Golden Wold Records as a launching pad for their psychedelic rock performances at iconic venues like Grande Ballroom and Olympia Theatre.
Clinton's music redefined funk with its unique blend of jazz, gospel, and pop sounds. His time in Detroit was groundbreaking, resulting in some of the most influential albums in funk history, including "Cosmic Slop" and "Mothership Connection." These recordings showcase Clinton's innovative approach to creating a truly unique sound.
Ray Chew, who is also the music director of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars," has been tasked with orchestrating Clinton's massive catalog for the concert. According to Chew, the goal is to create an authentic representation of Clinton's music while still bringing it to life with the full orchestral arrangement.
Clinton's enduring legacy extends beyond his influence on other artists. He also has a special bond with the city where he first found success – Detroit. Clinton considers himself "the second coming" of Detroit, and it is only fitting that he returns for this concert after five decades of musical innovation.
Tickets to the concert start at $63, offering fans from across the country the chance to experience the unforgettable sounds of Parliament Funkadelic in a new light. The event promises to be an out-of-this-world journey through Clinton's iconic discography, leaving attendees feeling like they're part of a cosmic celebration.
The show starts at 8 p.m. on January 31st at the Detroit Opera House, and tickets are available now from detroitopera.org.
The concert, titled "Symphonic PFunk: Celebrating The Music of Parliament Funkadelic," will feature hits like "Cosmic Slop" and "Mothership Connection." Clinton's music has stood the test of time, earning him a place among the most sampled artists in history. His influence can be heard in genres ranging from hip-hop to electronic music.
Clinton, who was born in Kannapolis, North Carolina, found his musical home in Detroit in the 1960s. He and his bandmates used Golden Wold Records as a launching pad for their psychedelic rock performances at iconic venues like Grande Ballroom and Olympia Theatre.
Clinton's music redefined funk with its unique blend of jazz, gospel, and pop sounds. His time in Detroit was groundbreaking, resulting in some of the most influential albums in funk history, including "Cosmic Slop" and "Mothership Connection." These recordings showcase Clinton's innovative approach to creating a truly unique sound.
Ray Chew, who is also the music director of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars," has been tasked with orchestrating Clinton's massive catalog for the concert. According to Chew, the goal is to create an authentic representation of Clinton's music while still bringing it to life with the full orchestral arrangement.
Clinton's enduring legacy extends beyond his influence on other artists. He also has a special bond with the city where he first found success – Detroit. Clinton considers himself "the second coming" of Detroit, and it is only fitting that he returns for this concert after five decades of musical innovation.
Tickets to the concert start at $63, offering fans from across the country the chance to experience the unforgettable sounds of Parliament Funkadelic in a new light. The event promises to be an out-of-this-world journey through Clinton's iconic discography, leaving attendees feeling like they're part of a cosmic celebration.
The show starts at 8 p.m. on January 31st at the Detroit Opera House, and tickets are available now from detroitopera.org.
i'm literally hyped for this concert!! george clinton is a legend & his music is still so fire 
even after all these yrs. i love how they're bringin the full orchestra 2 perform w/ parliament funkadelic - cant wait 2 c ray chew's arrangement of "cosmic slop" & "mothership connection" 
it's gonna be such a cosmic celebration!!! 
and btw, detroit r def the city where clinton found his musical home, so it's dope he's comin back 4 this concert after all these yrs. tickets r $63 tho lol u guys better get 'em ASAP! 
, and having him perform with a full orchestra is gonna be epic. I've heard that his music has been sampled so much that you can hear his influence in like every genre of music - from hip-hop to electronic. It's crazy to think about how his legacy extends beyond just Parliament Funkadelic... he actually considers Detroit as part of his own identity 
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. This concert is gonna be an unforgettable experience for fans from all over the country, and it's a testament to Clinton's enduring legacy in the music world 
. I mean, it's not every day you get to see a legend perform with a full orchestra, but it's also kinda weird... imagine sitting in a fancy opera house and suddenly being subjected to the funkiest beats of all time 
. I guess that's just what we need more of – more fancy pants funk music 
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! So I just heard that George Clinton is coming to town & it's gonna be LIT 
! I mean, who doesn't love Parliament Funkadelic?! 
They're literally bringing their iconic sound to the stage with a full orchestra 
. Can you even imagine hearing "Cosmic Slop" or "Mothership Connection" live? 
, I love how he's reimagining Clinton's music with orchestral arrangements. It's gonna be such a blast from the past 
! I mean, can you even imagine "Cosmic Slop" and "Mothership Connection" performed with a full orchestra? Mind. Blown. 
It's like the ultimate celebration of funk music and its influence on so many genres. And Clinton's return to Detroit is especially special, he's been saying he's the "second coming" of the city and I'm totally here for it! 
The fact that tickets are already selling out shows how much people want to experience this cosmic celebration 
will it still be PFunk at its core or will it get watered down by all that classical jazz stuff 
i love how they're incorporating a full orchestra into the performance, can't wait to hear "cosmic slop" and "mothership connection" with a new layer of sound 
63 bucks for tickets is a bit steep tho, but trust me it'll be worth every penny 
... what's even more amazin' is how his music still holds up today... people from all over the country can come and experience that cosmic energy 
... tickets are pretty reasonable too, so everyone should be able to get in on this party 
. I'm also curious to see how Ray Chew's orchestral arrangement will bring out the unique funk sound that Clinton's music is known for 
but I gotta say, having Parliament Funkadelic with a full orchestra is kinda weird. Like, George Clinton's music was always all about that funky vibe and I don't know if adding some classical stuff will do it justice 
. But hey, who am I to judge? Maybe Ray Chew's orchestral arrangement will bring out some new sounds 
