LET'S GET FREAKY NOW
1979 BOOGIE FUNK, PHILLY FUNK, HARMONY & ADLIBS , VOCAL GROUP STYLE, PRODUCED BY BUNNY SIGLER, INSTANT FUNK STYLE. FEATURING SMOKY AND DEEP THICK LAYERED MALE LEAD VOCALS WITH RICH GRITTY RESONANCE, BACKED BY ECCENTRIC AND POWERFUL ALL-MALE CHORUS HARMONIES. INSTRUMENTAL: DRIFTING SYNTH BASS GROOVE WITH DRIVING HANDCLAPS, SHARP FUNK GUITAR CHIRPS AND BRASS HORNS, REVERB-SOAKED PIANO RIFFS, LIGHT TURNTABLE SCRATCHES, MINIMOOG MELODIES AND ARP ODYSSEY SYNTH SWEEPS, AND DRIVING DRY DRUM PATTERNS WITH ANALOG RHYTHM EMBELLISHMENTS. VOCAL STYLE: COMMANDING MALE LEAD AND UNIFIED SOULFUL RESPONSES WITH THE ENTIRE GROUP PROJECTING A HEAVY CHANT AND AD-LIBS. FEEL: SMOKY URBAN DISCO NIGHT ENERGY, RAW PHILADELPHIA SOUL TRANSITIONING INTO HIGH-ENERGY BOOGIE WITH MAXIMUM SPARKLE AND GRIT.
LET'S GET FREAKY NOW
1979 BOOGIE FUNK, PHILLY FUNK, HARMONY & ADLIBS , VOCAL GROUP STYLE, PRODUCED BY BUNNY SIGLER, INSTANT FUNK STYLE. FEATURING SMOKY AND DEEP THICK LAYERED MALE LEAD VOCALS WITH RICH GRITTY RESONANCE, BACKED BY ECCENTRIC AND POWERFUL ALL-MALE CHORUS HARMONIES. INSTRUMENTAL: DRIFTING SYNTH BASS GROOVE WITH DRIVING HANDCLAPS, SHARP FUNK GUITAR CHIRPS AND BRASS HORNS, REVERB-SOAKED PIANO RIFFS, LIGHT TURNTABLE SCRATCHES, MINIMOOG MELODIES AND ARP ODYSSEY SYNTH SWEEPS, AND DRIVING DRY DRUM PATTERNS WITH ANALOG RHYTHM EMBELLISHMENTS. VOCAL STYLE: COMMANDING MALE LEAD AND UNIFIED SOULFUL RESPONSES WITH THE ENTIRE GROUP PROJECTING A HEAVY CHANT AND AD-LIBS. FEEL: SMOKY URBAN DISCO NIGHT ENERGY, RAW PHILADELPHIA SOUL TRANSITIONING INTO HIGH-ENERGY BOOGIE WITH MAXIMUM SPARKLE AND GRIT.
Lyrics
(An extended, eerie jazzy harmony of layered funk trumpets fades in alone over a deep quiet space.
Suddenly, a heavy raw base synthesis and tight dry drum kicks collide with chaotic, complex vocal scatting riffs.
The arrangement builds into a thick, grimy, unpredictable long instrumental odyssey dominated by piercing brass textures.)
[Chorus 1] [ALL-MALE CHORUS HARMONY - MELODIC]
LET'S GET FREAKY NOW AND MOVE YOUR FEET TO THE GROUND!
SURRENDER EVERY INCH OF YOUR SOUL TO THE PHILADELPHIA SOUND!
LET'S GET FREAKY NOW UNTIL THE ROOF STARTS TO SHAKE!
TAKING EVERY BIT OF THE RHYTHM THAT WE CAN POSSIDER AND TAKE!
[Verse 1] [MALE LEAD / GROUP RESPONSES]
I see the people dancing under the flashing night
The rhythm of the city is moving so hot and right
We got the Philly groove to open up your mind
The baddest funk group that you could ever find
(GROUP RESPONSE) FREAKY NOW!!
[Verse 2] [MALE LEAD / GROUP AD-LIBS]
(ARP Odyssey synth sweeps swirl around the sharp horn stabs and driving handclaps)
Step to the left and glide across the wooden floor
We got the Instant Funk style making you yell for more
The turntable scratches spinning round and round
Washing all the trouble with the heavy boogie sound
[Verse 3] [MALE LEAD / GROUP CHANT]
(Minimoog bassline gets thicker, driving the rhythm hard with the piano riffs)
Listen to the bass player popping on the wire
Every little note is putting the room on fire
We don't need no permission to express our soul
Just give us the beat and let us take the full control
(GROUP SHOUT) HORNS!! BLOW IT!!
[Pre-Chorus 1] [ALL-MALE CHORUS HARMONY - MELODIC]
Don't you hide it, let the music take you high
We are gonna sail across the cosmic sky
[Chorus 2] [ALL-MALE CHORUS HARMONY - MELODIC]
LET'S GET FREAKY NOW AND MOVE YOUR FEET TO THE GROUND!
SURRENDER EVERY INCH OF YOUR SOUL TO THE PHILADELPHIA SOUND!
LET'S GET FREAKY NOW UNTIL THE ROOF STARTS TO SHAKE!
TAKING EVERY BIT OF THE RHYTHM THAT WE CAN POSSIDER AND TAKE!
[Bridge 1] [CALL & RESPONSE / LONG INSTRUMENTAL AD-LIBS]
(The horn section interweaves with sharp guitar scratches and elegant piano lines over locked handclaps.)
[MALE LEAD SHOUT] "EVERYBODY SAY FREAKY!!"
[GROUP SHOUT] "FREAKY!!"
[MALE LEAD SHOUT] "DO YOU WANT TO DANCE?!!"
[GROUP SHOUT] "HELL YEAH!!"
[GROUP SHOUT] (GET FREAKY!! PUT IT DOWN!!)
[Verse 4] [MALE LEAD / GROUP RESPONSES]
The bass is rumbling deep inside your heavy chest
We came to give you the groove, better than all the rest
So drop your bags and move your hips into the light
We are gonna make this party last throughout the night
(GROUP RESPONSE) ALL NIGHT!!
[Pre-Chorus 2] [ALL-MALE CHORUS HARMONY - MELODIC]
Don't you hide it, let the music take you high
We are gonna sail across the cosmic sky
[Chorus 3] [ALL-MALE CHORUS HARMONY - MELODIC]
LET'S GET FREAKY NOW AND MOVE YOUR FEET TO THE GROUND!
SURRENDER EVERY INCH OF YOUR SOUL TO THE PHILADELPHIA SOUND!
LET'S GET FREAKY NOW UNTIL THE ROOF STARTS TO SHAKE!
TAKING EVERY BIT OF THE RHYTHM THAT WE CAN POSSIDER AND TAKE!
[Bridge 2] [ALL VOCALS - MELLOW HARMONY CHORUS]
(The instruments shift down to a smooth piano riff, deep synth bass, and a softer boogie groove.)
(ALL) WE CAN MAKE IT TOGETHER IN THE MELTING POT OF SOUL!!
(ALL) RIDING ON THE HARMONY THAT MAKES THE SPIRIT WHOLE!!
(ALL) WE ARE SPREADING THE GOOD VIBES EVERYWHERE!!
[MALE LEAD SHOUT] "BOOGIE NOW!!"
[Verse 5] [MALE LEAD / GROUP AD-LIBS]
(Shimmering piano and sharp funk guitar scratches drive the track back to its full energetic arrangement)
I can see the steam rising from the dancing crowd
Everybody laughing and yelling so real and loud
So take my hand and let the boogie rhythm ride
There is absolutely nothing left for you to hide
[Verse 6] [FINAL PEAK - ALL VOCALS]
WE ARE THE BROTHERS WALKING THROUGH THE GROOVY PLANE!!
BREAKING EVERY BINDING LINK OF THE HEAVY CHAIN!!
FREAKY NOW FOREVER IN THE HEART OF THE BEAT!!
NOW WATCH THE REVOLUTION BECOME SO COMPLETE!!!
[GROUP SHOUT] BASS!! BASS!! HIT ME!!
[Chorus 4] [ALL-MALE CHORUS MAXIMUM MELODIC HARMONY]
LET'S GET FREAKY NOW AND MOVE YOUR FEET TO THE GROUND!
SURRENDER EVERY INCH OF YOUR SOUL TO THE PHILADELPHIA SOUND!
LET'S GET FREAKY NOW UNTIL THE ROOF STARTS TO SHAKE!
TAKING EVERY BIT OF THE RHYTHM THAT WE CAN POSSIDER AND TAKE!
[Outro]
(The heavy Minimoog synth bass continues its groove as the drums stay dry and sharp with continuous handclaps. The piano plays a glittering boogie finale while the male lead gives a final smoky ad-lib.)
[MALE LEAD GROWL] (Yeahhhh get freaky now we leave you with the Philly sound)
[GROUP CHANT] (Boogie now, so freaky, get freaky now)
[MALE LEAD SHOUT] "GOT IT!!"
(A final sharp guitar strike, turntable scratch, and an echoing handclap close the track)