Where did "Voodoo People" come from? The Prodigy sample breakdown and stories
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Where did "Voodoo People" come from? The Prodigy sample breakdown and stories
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small plates music и Guinan
9 580 просмотров · 3 дня назад
The ingredients for The Prodigy’s 1994 anthem 'Voodoo People' come from 1970s Harlem spoken-word poetry, grunge riffs, blaxploitation soundtracks, and post-punk synth-pop.
Taking in:
radical black nationalism
hammer beatings
a 102 year old producer
a Blaxploitation Dr Jekyl
Aphex Twin
and a bonus apology.
Let’s have a look together?
Also check out Guinan's full remake:
• Voodoo People/The Prodigy (Circuit Tracks ...
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• Sample Breakdowns
00:00 - Introduction: 80s Fears & Voodoo
00:42 - 1st Sample: The Original Last Poets ("The Shalimar")
02:48 - 2nd Sample: Nirvana ("Very Ape" Guitar Riff)
03:24 - 3rd Sample: Led Zeppelin ("Whole Lotta Love")
03:51 - 4th Sample: Johnny Pate ("Shaft in Africa" & "You're Starting Too Fast")
05:37 - 5th Sample: Joey Beltram ("My Sound")
06:07 - An apology to the ravers
06:56 - 6th Sample: Simple Minds ("Love Song")
07:59 - Putting the samples together (in Koala Sampler)
08:57 – Outro and Check out Guinan's faithful remake