0 The Brass Construction Skyy Connection
- Audio
- by Kingsley H. Smith
- 09/16/2008
Many of the 1970's era classic soul bands were bulging with bodies, and the 9 man ensemble of Brass Construction is no exception.
Keyboard, flute, timbale, percussion, and vocalist group member Randy Muller arranged the songs on their 1975 debut album, Brass Construction.
Horns dominated much of soul during the golden age of R&B. Brass Construction is a great example of power funk blending guitars, brass, and percussion.
"Movin'" and "Changin'" are perhaps the best Brass Construction tracks ever, both from their very first release.
Brooklyn, New York's B.T. Express was influential in inspiring the sound of their New York City Borough brethren, Brass Construction.
When the 1980's rolled around, Randy Muller continued to influence the sound of the new decade, producing and arranging several tracks for Skyy, (shown here), including their 1983 album, SkyyLight.
Skyy's biggest hit was 1981's, "Call Me."
Listen to 90 seconds plus of Brass Construction's "Peekin'," followed by "Show Me The Way" from Skyy.