George Clinton talks teaming up with Detroit Opera Orchestra - Detroit Metro Times

George Clinton Brings Funky Goodness to the Detroit Opera House

In a highly anticipated concert, Grammy-winning artist George Clinton is set to bring his iconic P-Funk sound to the Detroit Opera House on January 31st. The event, titled "Symphonic PFunk: Celebrating The Music of Parliament Funkadelic," will feature Clinton's music performed by a full orchestra, led by arranger Ray Chew.

The concert marks a special homecoming for Clinton, who has long considered Detroit his second home. Born in Kannapolis, North Carolina, Clinton moved to Detroit in the 1960s to pursue a career in music. The city played a pivotal role in shaping his sound, with many of his most influential albums recorded at United Sound Systems studio.

Clinton's innovative approach to funk music, which blended elements of jazz, gospel, and pop, has had a lasting impact on popular culture. His group Funkadelic, along with Parliament, redefined the genre and paved the way for future generations of musicians.

The concert will feature a carefully curated selection of Clinton's most iconic tracks, arranged by Chew to showcase their full orchestral potential. The event promises to be an unforgettable experience, with Clinton himself promising to take audiences on an "interplanetary trip" and free their minds through music.

Clinton has long been a trailblazer in the world of funk and psychedelia, pushing the boundaries of what was possible with his innovative use of technology and instrumentation. From the early days at Grande Ballroom to his current status as a musical legend, Clinton's commitment to creative expression remains unwavering.

With his 50th-anniversary tour approaching, this concert marks an exciting milestone in Clinton's career. The event is a testament to the enduring power of his music and its ability to transcend generations and genres.

Tickets for "Symphonic PFunk: Celebrating The Music of Parliament Funkadelic" are now available, with prices starting at $63. Don't miss this opportunity to experience George Clinton's iconic sound in a whole new way.
 
🀩 I'm so stoked about this concert! George Clinton is a total legend and his music has been a huge influence on mine. It's crazy that he's coming back to Detroit, it's like a second home for him and the city really shaped his sound. The idea of him performing with an orchestra is mind-blowing - can you imagine Parliament Funkadelic with a full symphony backing them up? 🎡 It's gonna be outta this world! And 50 years in the game is still going strong, that's amazing. I'm definitely getting tix for this one...
 
This is gonna be EPIC! 🀯 50 years of P-Funk goodness and it's still funkier than ever! 😎 Clinton's influence on music is like a time machine, bringing the vibes back to life πŸ’₯. Can't wait for an interplanetary trip through the sounds of Parliament Funkadelic πŸš€
 
I'm so stoked about this concert! I mean, can you imagine funk music performed by a full orchestra? It's like the P-Funk vibes are gonna get a major upgrade πŸ’₯. I've always loved George Clinton's music, and to see him bring it to life with all those instruments is gonna be insane 🀯. I'm thinking this concert is gonna be super special not just cuz it's in Detroit (which he basically considers his second home), but also cuz it's part of this massive celebration of Parliament Funkadelic's legacy πŸ’«. Clinton's been pushing the boundaries of funk for decades, and I think we're all lucky to have experienced that kind of innovation in music 🎸.
 
man i'm so hyped about this concert 🀩 george clinton is literally the king of funk and to see him perform his music with an orchestra is gonna be amazing 🎡 i mean we all know how much detroit means to him and it's awesome that he's bringing his p-funk sound back to the city where his career took off πŸ”₯ i'm getting chills just thinking about it, can't wait to see what kind of intergalactic vibes he'll be sharing with us on january 31st πŸš€
 
OMG 🀯, can you believe George Clinton is bringing P-Funk to the Detroit Opera House? I'm literally hyped πŸŽ‰! It's like he's taking his classic vibes and elevating them to a whole new level with a full orchestra! I mean, who else can make music that's both funky and symphonic at the same time? πŸ˜‚ Clinton is a total legend and it's amazing to see him celebrating 50 years of Parliament Funkadelic. This concert is going to be EPIC πŸ’₯, trust me! Get those tix ASAP because this event is gonna sell out FAST πŸš€!
 
omg u guys cant wait 4 dis!! i mean george clinton is literally the godfather of funk & hes still killin it after all these yrs lol his symphonic p-funk concert at detroit opera house is gonna be EPIC imagine funky classics like "flash light" & "one nation under a groove" performed by a full orchestra its like a dream come true for us old school funkheads 🎸πŸ”₯
 
πŸ€” just saw that George Clinton is coming to the Detroit Opera House on Jan 31st and OMG I'm so down!!! πŸ˜† I remember listening to Parliament Funkadelic as a kid and their music still gets me moving 🎢. The idea of them performing with a full orchestra is insane, can't wait to see how it all comes together πŸŽ΅πŸ‘
 
Ugh, I'm so over these fancy-schmancy concerts where they mess up the classics πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ. Like, what's wrong with just playing the original P-Funk tracks straight up? Why do they have to go and add all that orchestral nonsense? It's gonna be one of those weird fusion gigs where George Clinton is trying too hard to appeal to everyone... πŸ˜’. And don't even get me started on the ticket prices, $63 for a symphonic PFunk concert? Outta my budget πŸ€‘. Can't they just chill and give us the real deal?
 
Just had the sickest idea 🀯! George Clinton bringing P-Funk to the Detroit Opera House is gonna be EPIC!!! 😍 The fact that he's getting to share his iconic tracks with a full orchestra led by Ray Chew is pure genius πŸ’‘ I mean, who wouldn't want to see Funkadelic's classics like "Maggot Brain" or "One Nation Under a Groove" reimagined with strings and horns? 🎡 It's gonna be an otherworldly experience (just like George said) πŸ˜„ The fact that this concert is happening on his 50th-anniversary tour is the icing on the cake πŸŽ‚ Can't wait to see Clinton take audiences on that interplanetary trip! πŸš€
 
Man 🀯 I'm thinking about how our culture is all about nostalgia right? Like we're living in the era where we can relive these legendary moments and experiences through music festivals and concerts. And it's not just about the artist, but the entire vibe of the city that shaped them. In this case, Detroit's funky influence on George Clinton is like a time capsule - you get to experience the fusion of jazz, gospel, and pop all at once, which I think is super deep 🎡.

It got me thinking about how our tastes in music are influenced by our surroundings, you know? Like if we grow up with certain types of music, it shapes who we become as artists or even just individuals. So when George Clinton brings that iconic sound to the Detroit Opera House, it's not just a concert, it's like a journey through time and space πŸš€.

I'm also curious about what the symphony arrangements would add to his classic tracks... like, would it make them more introspective or wilder? Either way, I'm hyped to see this happen 🀩
 
omg i'm so down for this concert 🀩! george clinton is literally the godfather of funk and it's amazing to see him bring his music to life with an orchestra 🎡. i love how he's still pushing boundaries with his sound, even after all these years πŸ’₯. and can you imagine the energy in the detroit opera house when he takes the stage? it's going to be OUT OF THIS WORLD πŸš€πŸ‘½! tickets are selling fast though, so u gotta grab yours ASAP πŸ’Έ
 
omg u gotta see this concert!!! George Clinton is like the king of funk and this show is gonna be EPIC!!! he's been such an influence on music and its amazing that he's coming back to detroit to perform 🀩🎸 the fact that it's a symphonic version of his music is genius, can't wait to hear p-funk like never before πŸ’₯
 
Omg OMG OMG!!! I'm literally SHAKING just thinking about it!! George Clinton is gonna bring the HOUSE DOWN at the Detroit Opera House 🏟️πŸ”₯ and I am SO here for it!!! His P-Funk vibes are gonna get me HYPED like no other concert can πŸ’ƒπŸ•Ί! I've been a die-hard fan since I was a kid and now that he's doing this symphonic thing... WOWWWW, just thinking about the full orchestra playing his iconic tracks is giving me CHILLS 🎢😍. And can we talk about how special it is for him to be coming home?! Detroit has literally been the soul of his music since day one πŸ™Œ! 63 bucks is a STEAL πŸ’Έ for this masterpiece... I'm getting tickets ASAP!!!
 
George Clinton is gonna bring the house down πŸ’₯ at that Detroit Opera House! I'm so stoked he's doing that symphonic PFunk thing - it sounds like it's gonna be totally outta sight 🀩. He's been influencing music for decades and his impact still holds up today 🎡. I mean, who else could make you wanna get down with "One Nation Under a Groove" or "Flash Light"? That's some funky mastermind stuff right there πŸ‘!
 
I don’t usually comment but I just had to say that George Clinton is like the ultimate music legend 🀩. His P-Funk sound is so infectious and his concerts always seem like an otherworldly experience 🌠. I love how he's still pushing boundaries after all these years, it's really inspiring. And to see him bringing his music back to Detroit, where it all started, is just the icing on the cake πŸŽ‚. I'm defo getting tickets for this concert, it's going to be out of this world πŸš€!
 
omg u guys can u imagine anything more epic than funk music being performed by an actual orchestra lol its like the ultimate tribute to george clintons genius 🀯😎 i mean we all know his influence on music is still felt today and this concert is just another example of how his legacy lives on. tickets are gonna sell out so fast, dont get left behind πŸ’ΈπŸŽŸοΈ
 
omg u gotta check out this concert its gonna be epic!! they're bringin the orchestra to perform clintons funky jams and its gonna be lit 🎡πŸ”₯! i'm defo gettin tix its like, his 50th anniversary and he's still killin it πŸ˜‚. clinton's music is all about good vibes & creative expression so u gotta experience it live! πŸ’«
 
I'm so hyped about this concert! 🀩 George Clinton is like the OG funk master and it's awesome that he's bringing his P-Funk sound to the Detroit Opera House. I mean, who wouldn't want to see a full orchestra perform his iconic tracks? It's gonna be a wild ride, literally - an "interplanetary trip" as George puts it πŸš€! Clinton's music has had such a huge impact on popular culture and it's great that he's still innovating and pushing boundaries. I've got my ticket, can't wait to groove with the music gods πŸŽ΅πŸ‘
 
omg I'm like so stoked that George Clinton is bringing his P-Funk vibes to the Detroit Opera House 🎸πŸ”₯! He's literally a legend and it's amazing that he's giving us an intergalactic experience with this symphonic show πŸš€πŸ’«. I've been listening to his music since I was like 10, and now I'm gonna get to see him perform live with a full orchestra? It's gonna be LIFE.CHANGING 🀯. The fact that he's putting Detroit on the map in such a special way is also super cool ❀️. Can't wait to grab my tickets and get ready for an unforgettable night!
 
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