Wednesday, June 20, 2007

Cover Me(I Get Lifted)

This edition of "Cover Me" features a reworking of a George McRae classic "I Get Lifted". The cover comes off a six track Ep i have been diggin' by funk outfit Orgone, on Ubiquity Records. Described as cosmic funk, their version sounds like it could come straight off a Brand New Heavies album, but is probably a little uncool to call it acid jazz.

The best work from Orgone though, comes off the last cut on the Ep. "Hambone" is an absolute killer track, starting out as a bit of a boogie funk affair, then moving through areas of afro and spaced out disco. It's the kind of track you can imagine the band jamming live for about a half hour straight and whipping the crowd up in a frenzy. Definitely looking forward to a full length release from these guys later in the year.
MP3's
I Get Lifted - George Mcrae

I Get Lifted - Orgone

Hambone - Orgone

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

orgone have put out some really great sides. that hambone track is fire. thanks for sharing. thanks for checking out fleamarket funk. keep diggin'.

Anonymous said...

Nice blog mate.
Have you heard the Tangoterje version of 'I get lifted'?
If not drop me an email.
Cheers,
Cubik

Anonymous said...

this get lifted cover is quite nice. the song is just solid. i still rock the KC one.