Returned From a Different Dimension – Funkpod 62
Four years in the wilderness, or somewhere like it.
The first question is what kept me? The answer is everything.
Four years of patching up mind, body and jeans. Yes, jeans, I am of that ancient generation. I don’t wear them in bed, and I never iron them. I do wear them when sleeping rough.
The second question: why now? The answer is, why not? I miss it. I had to delete a few million files to find the funk I found which felt sufficiently funky. I also found the usual way out tunes which aerate the smoking lounge.
Finally, it was boring without me. I know, I wasn’t myself.
The third question: how long did it take? Answer: four 12 hour days over two weeks. I also had to patch up my computer which had only 45MB space on the hard drive. So, having removed practically everything it’s working now, and so am I, just not in a regular ‘going to work’ way.
Work is finding tunes which go with other tunes, plus inserting speech and occasional interviews, feeding the cat, and remembering to honour the best ideas, the ones I write down and which still seem good enough to carry out the following day, or month. Sometimes year.
The fourth and final question: why did I bother?
My people, your people, all the people in the world who are oppressed by the appalling state of humanity, the fragility of nature, bad food, spite, aggression, lack of amity, endless poverty, mindless greed, nugatory utterances from politicians, lies, lies, lies, joyless poverty, shameful exploitation, and no decent funk.
And that’s me feeling a heck of a lot better, mostly fixed, still a bit twitchy. Might have a nice cup of tea.
Do you like him? Sometimes I do.
As my friend and architect of the funk Bootsy Collins posted:
So, funky brethren, no interviews this time, but there will be next time.
Deek Deekster
“Next time will be much sooner than last time”
Track List
Many thanks to Mihandrahaja Rasolomanafaka aka KDFA
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Funkpod May 2020: Rejuvenation
After being marooned on a series of remote desert islands and isolated in shanty town dwellings, Deek Deekster returns once more to take his place at this legendary funk station to remedy the state of the world. A glorious two hour comeback, featuring artists old and new, ‘Rejuvenation’ Pod of Funk is a rippling river of timeless, eclectic music.
Paying tribute to our ancestors who have left us with life-saving health enhancements in musical form as well as new works by Real Living People, ‘Rejuvenation’ also contains an interstellar slice of darkness made from light via Lagowski’s new release, ‘Secrets of Numbers’.
Pod of Funk is back – tell your mates.
Thanks Paul Hutchinson!
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Funkpod Fifty One: Spread Thick and Tasty
Returning after a break to add nutritional goodness to your diet of musical fun, Deek Deekster convenes the full fat spreadness of the Funk.
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Pod of Funk Number Twenty Three
Pod of Funk is a proper music podcast from London, UK, which contains funk, jazz, trip-hop, soul, hip-hop, world, ambient and classical. It’s one of those rare podcasts that you wish came out more often. But then, it wouldn’t be rare then, would it?
Funkpod Twenty Three: Midsummer
Eclectic is the word, as Deek Deekster’s quest for big fat bass, deep sexy grooves and stunning sonics ranges from Norway to Jamaica, via Lincoln Beach, Paris and India.
Duration: 1:04:12
Pod of Funk #23 contents:
The Devils – “Just Like That” from “Absolutely Another Allentown Anglophile “Again”” – Buy at iTunes Music Store
Betty Davis – “Anti Love Song” from from “Betty Davis” – Buy at iTunes Music Store
Corsair – “Efrin” from “Towards Nova Zembla” – Buy at iTunes Music Store
Ashley Slater – “Softly” – from the album “Cellophane”
Vimpel – “Sticky Patch”
Barrington Levy – Murderer – from “Original Ragga Muffin Part One” – Buy at iTunes Music Store
Chapter 11 – “Ragamuffin Girlfriend” from “Going For Broke” – More On This Album
Khayree – “Forever Hustlin” – from “The Mac Break Downs Vol. 1” – Buy at iTunes Music Store
Gail Muldrow – “Where’d You Get Yo Funk From” – Buy at iTunes Music Store
Prem Joshua – “Funky Guru” from “Yatri” – Buy at eMusic
Lou Bastion – “Tabla Groove” from “Now or Never” – Buy at iTunes Music Store
Egg Chair Architects – “I Find It In You” – Buy at Napster
The Eden Symphony Orchestra – “Be Still My Soul” – Buy at Napster
All tracks are “Pod of Funk Safe”®.
Pod of Funk © Deek Deekster 2007 My Eclectic Final Five Minutes Productions
Email: deek [dot] deekster [at] gmail [dot] com
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Pod of Funk Number Nineteen
Classic, rare and eclectic funk, jazz, trip hop, soul and more from London.
Funkpod Nineteen: Spring Is Sprung
Deek Deekster returns with more basslines to wake the earth from it’s northern winter slumber and remind the children it’s warm enough to play outside again. Guest appearance from JB himself, who has not died, just gone to Huddersfield.
Duration: 42 minutes
Pod of Funk #19 contents:
Lokumu – Women and Horses
Fonkmasters – Chilled Funk Blvd – Buy at eMusic
Brand New Heavies – We Won’t Stop
The Tao of Groove – She Ran Around – Buy at eMusic
Shihan – Activism – Buy at eMusic
John Cleese says: Visit Podcast Nation
Deek Deekster does Liverpool Street
Jellybass – Mello Jello
Funkanetics – Elevator – Buy at eMusic
Del The FunkyHomosapien – Funk Em – Buy at eMusic
Mr. Funkster – Housearockin – Buy at eMusic
All tracks are “Pod of Funk Safe”®.
Thanks to: Promonet Random Audio Records and Delicious Vinyl – you know podcasting makes sense.
Pod of Funk © Deek Deekster 2007 My Eclectic Final Five Minutes Productions
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Pod of Funk Number Six Point Five
Classic, rare and eclectic funk, jazz, soul, trip hop, and more from London.
Funkpod Six Point Five: Planet Therapy
Bitter and twisted as a result of hearing too few grooves with a spiritual dimension, Deek Deekster uses funk to improve his mood, as he studies the steadfast survival path and the uplifting funk / rock / reggae vibe of Planetman.
Planetman and the Internationalz – All The Walls
Planetman Live at the Infinity Club, London – Improvisation Call and Response
Interview
Planetman and the Internationalz – Draft Dodger
More Interview
Planetman and some friends from Holland – Elf Dreams
More Interview
Planetman and the Internationalz – Listen To Your Heart
Duration: 26 minutes
Interview originally published May 2006
First All tracks are “Pod of Funk Safe”®.
Pod of Funk © Deek Deekster 2006 / 2007 My Eclectic Final Five Minutes Productions
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Pod of Funk Number Eight Point Five
Classic, rare and eclectic funk, jazz, trip hop, soul, and more from London.
Funkpod Eight Point Five: Swiss Chocolate Rewind!
Deek Deekster interviewing the brilliant and truly eclectic musician and composer Mike Turtle aka Judge Gaffney about working in Switzerland, the land of the Swiss, owning the first portastudio, using early samplers, how it’s fun to work with Jessica, Dust , and making the audience cry.
Mike drives an Alfa-Romeo 147 with a Bose sound system.
Duration: 16:29
All tracks are “Pod of Funk Safe”®.
Pod of Funk © Deek Deekster 2006 My Eclectic Final Five Minutes Productions
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Pod of Funk Eleven Point Five
Classic, rare and eclectic funk, jazz, trip hop, soul and more from London.
Funkpod Eleven Point Five: All The Way Up
Deek Deekster interviews his old chum Andy Carroll, a composer of much music for moving image, in this rewind from 2006. More all new Pods of Funk coming soon!
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Pod of Funk Thirteen Point Five
Classic, rare and eclectic funk, jazz, trip hop, soul, and more from London.
Funkpod Thirteen Point Five: Random Audio Rewind!
Deek Deekster interviews Firthy from Random Audio Records, gets nostalgic for the good old downbeat days of the West Country, and learns about more than a couple of excellent new artists. Contains good taste.
(Interview originally published November 2006)
Funkpod 13.5 contents:
Lokumu – A Beautiful Night
Firthy – (interview) 1
Lokumu – NaneBaah!
Firthy – (interview) 2
Rare Vortex – The Brain
Firthy – (interview) 3
Jellybass – Loop Da Loop
Duration: 30:35
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Pod of Funk © Deek Deekster 2006 My Eclectic Final Five Minutes Productions
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Pod of Funk Number Eighteen
Classic, rare and eclectic funk, jazz, trip hop, soul and more from London.
Funkpod Eighteen: Alien Tourist
Deek Deekster arrives from outer space to assess the evolutionary state of the earth, dispenses heavenly blessings and other-worldly funk technology, and brings vigorous basslines. Caution: low frequencies may cause ass to shake and hips to swivel.
Duration: 57 minutes
Pod of Funk #18 contents:
Funkanetics – Elevator (theme) – Buy at eMusic
Karl Denson – Bag of Funk Buy at eMusic
Mutandina – Dale
The Tao Of Groove – Superspectral – Buy at eMusic
Brent Jensen/ Rob Walker Quintet – Evan’s Pen – Buy at eMusic
DJ Babu, DJ Rhettmatic & Fanatik – 2 Minutes of Funk Buy at eMusic
Rahsaan Patterson – Burnin’ – Buy at GroupieTunes
Approach – Funk Reaction – Buy at eMusic
The Cathedral Singers, Richard Proulx (conductor) – “O Filii et Filiae (O Sons and Daughters)” from “Sublime Chant: The Art of Gregorian, Ambrosian, and Gallican Chant” – Buy at eMusic
Kemp Harris – Ruthie’s – Buy at eMusic
Ed Royal & DJ Enne – Gift Of Funk – Buy at RealNetworks / Rhapsody
Beatundercontrol – Saturn Blues
DFRW – Wouldn’t Do That
Funkanetics – Elevator (theme)
All tracks are “Pod of Funk Safe”®.
Pod of Funk © Deek Deekster 2007 My Eclectic Final Five Minutes Productions
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Pod of Funk Number Seventeen
Classic, rare and eclectic funk, jazz, trip hop, and more from London.
Funkpod Seventeen: Safe As Houses
Funky grooves, big fat basslines, commentary on the state of the planet and deep soul as Deek Deekster celebrates the new format Pod of Funk – now including tracks you can actually buy and download!
Duration: 61 minutes
Pod of Funk #17 contents:
Funkanetics – Elevator (theme) – Buy at eMusic
Havana Funk – Babae – Buy at eMusic
Nood – Salaam Baby
Brand New Heavies – I Just Realised
Ashley Slater – Beautiful Girl
DJ Brownie – Fly Mutha Beatz – Buy at eMusic
Vinegar – Robbin’ Hood
Dr. Rubberfunk vs. Zilla – Bootsale Beats – Buy at eMusic
BC vs AC – Podcast Nation
Lena Cullen – Consequence
DFR featuring Claire Smith – Tenderness
Zen Lemonade Featuring Gus Till and Coz – Lotus Eaters – Buy at eMusic
Cinema du Lyon – Cinema Is Burning
All tracks are “Pod of Funk Safe”®.
Pod of Funk © Deek Deekster 2007 My Eclectic Final Five Minutes Productions
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Funkpod Promo #2
The same promo again, but different!
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Here Comes 2007
Have a good one – see you in the New Year!
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