James Brown on the T.A.M.I Show

Dear Reader,

Today I am going to write about the performance of James Brown's music and performance relating to shows from Ray Charles, Motown etc.

One thing that is very remarkable is the fact that the 'action - reaction' motif is noticed in these performances. For example the saxophone and trumpet etc. are responding to James Brown's voice. That is very popular in soul music. Ray Charles had somewhat the same in his blues and jazz type of music! There the 'action - reaction' part was also noticed.

Motown was in the other way a bit different from James Brown. Motown was a record company where lots of artists like Ray Charles are noticed. James Brown made music on his own (including his band), but in this way he was independent.

Other elements that I find remarkable is that James Brown communicates with the band, for example in the song 'I Feel Good'. The intro is an example of why I think like this. 'Hit me 5 times', and the band strikes 5 similar notes in a certain, quick, rhythm.

One other thing that I find remarkable is his way of dancing. The rhythm in James Brown's music is so quick, when compared to others. The way he relates his dance moves to it is spectacular. That is very noticeable in the three clips.

Thanks for reading!