''The Live Mix, Part 2'' is an album by
Breakestra
Breakestra is a ten-piece funk "orchestra" from Los Angeles, California, formed by Miles Tackett in 1996.
Tackett, also known as "Musicman", records, composes, plays bass, upright cello, guitar, keyboards and drums. He also sings along with th ...
, an
American
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a ten-piece
funk
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"orchestra". The album is a combination of breaks and funk covers performed with real instruments, and featuring the vocals of band member Mixmaster Wolf. All tracks were produced by This Kid Named Miles.
Track listing
# "Jagger the Dagger"
#* Contains a sample from:
#** "Jagger the Dagger" performed by Gene McDaniels
# "
Summer in the City"
#* Contains a sample from:
#** "Summer in the City" performed by Quincy Jones feat. Valerie Simpson
# "Bubble Gum"
#* Contains a sample from:
#** "Bubble Gum" performed by The 9th Creation
# "Crosswind"
#*Contains a sample from:
#** "Crosswind" performed by Billy Cobham
# "Just Kissed My Baby"
#* Contains a sample from:
#** "Just Kissed My Baby" performed by The Meters
# "Watermelon Man"
#* Contains a sample from:
#** "Watermelon Man" performed by Johnnie Taylor
# "Space"
#* Contains a sample from:
#** "Space" performed by Galt MacDermot
# "
t's Not the ExpressIt's The J.B.'s Monaurail"
#* Contains a sample from:
#** "
t's Not the ExpressIt's the J.B.'s Monaurail" performed by The J.B.'s
# "T.L.C."
#* Contains a sample from:
#** "T.L.C." performed by Average White Band
# "
Funky Drummer
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Recor ...
"
#* Contains a sample from:
#** "Funky Drummer" performed by
James Brown
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# "Crumbs Off The Table"
#* Contains a sample from:
#** "Crumbs Off The Table" performed by Laura Lee
# "Sister Sanctified"
#* Contains a sample from:
#** "Sister Sanctified" performed by
Stanley Turrentine
Stanley William Turrentine (April 5, 1934 – September 12, 2000) was an American jazz tenor saxophone, tenor saxophonist and record producer. He began his career playing R&B for Earl Bostic and later soul jazz recording for the Blue Note Reco ...
# "Hook N' Sling"
#* Contains a sample from:
#** "Hook N' Sling" performed by
Eddie Bo
Edwin Joseph Bocage (September 20, 1930 – March 18, 2009), known as Eddie Bo, was an American singer and pianist from New Orleans. Schooled in jazz, he was known for his blues, soul and funk recordings, compositions, productions and arrang ...
# "
Sing A Simple Song
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"
#* Contains a sample from:
#** "
Sing A Simple Song
"Sing a Simple Song" is a 1968 song by the soul/funk band Sly and the Family Stone, the B-side to their #1 hit "Everyday People". The song is sung in turn by Sly Stone, Freddie Stone, Rose Stone, and Larry Graham, with shouted spoken word section ...
" performed by
Sly & The Family Stone
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# "Sexy Coffee Pot"
#* Contains a sample from:
#** "Sexy Coffee Pot" performed by Tony Alvon & The Belairs
# "I Got Love"
#* Contains a sample from:
#** "I Got Love" performed by
Charles Wright & the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band
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# "Baby Don't Cry"
#* Contains a sample from:
#** "Baby Don't Cry" performed by Third Guitar
# "Inner City Blues"
#* Contains a sample from:
#** "Inner City Blues" performed by Reuben Wilson
# "Cramp Your Style"
#* Contains a sample from:
#** "Cramp Your Style" performed by All The People
# "Champ"
#* Contains a sample from:
#** "Champ" performed by
the Mohawks
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# "Hot Pants, I'm Comin'"
#* Contains a sample from:
#** "Hot Pants, I'm Comin'" performed by
Bobby Byrd
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# "Sad Chicken"
#* Contains a sample from:
#** "Sad Chicken" performed by Leroy & The Drivers
# "Remember Who You Are"
#* Contains a sample from:
#** "
Remember Who You Are" performed by Sly & The Family Stone
# "Humpty Dump"
#* Contains a sample from:
#** "Humpty Dump" performed by Vibrettes
# "Burning Spear"
#* Contains a sample from:
#** "Burning Spear" performed by S.O.U.L.
# "Showbiz Interlude"
# "Soul Power '74"
#* Contains a sample from:
#** "
Soul Power '74" performed by
Maceo & The Macks
# "Getcho Soul Together, Pt. 1"
# "Getcho Soul Together, Pt. 2"
Credits
* Drums: Josh Cohen
* Flute: Double G
* Alto saxophone: Double G
* Tenor saxophone: Double G
* Baritone saxophone: Double G
* Organ: Carlos Guaico
* Fender rhodes: Carlos Guaico
* Bass: Miles Om Tackett
* Violin: Miles Om Tackett, Amir Yaghmai
* Cello: Miles Om Tackett, Amir Yaghmai
* Guitar: Dan Ubick
* Mixing: Miles Om Tackett
Reception
Ron Hart of ''
Billboard
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'' gave the album a positive review, saying "As good as it may be, 'Live Mix' is no substitute for the originals. But if you're in search of the best driving music of 2001, peep no further than this right here." Stanton Swihart of
Allmusic
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gave the album 4 stars, saying the album was "A bit rough in spots, but no matter -- funk is supposed to be messy. And this album is funk to the bone."
References
External links
Breakestra official site
2001 albums
Breakestra albums
Stones Throw Records albums
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