AndyM419

How did ya'll get those massive handclap sounds on Aqua Boogie & other Pfunk tunes of that era?

Was it a combination of drum machine & actual human claps?

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To me, one of the unsung aspects of the Pfunk empire is the sheer power & finesse of the singers, especially on tunes like 'Flashlight', 'Sir Nose', & 'Knee Deep' that have a lot of intertwining vocals. What was the process of writing, arranging, and recording the group vocals like?

What were some of the ways you could extend a jam into the 10+minute mark and keep it feeling fresh the whole time? Thinking of the 12" Collection album in parlicular, but of course 'knee deep' as well.

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You mentioned in your book that in the early days, you and Eddie would come up w/ the hooks and then the other guys would do the music. As the Pfunk thang grew into the mid to late 70s and the concepts grew more wild and intricate, is that a process that generally stayed the same, just with different casts of musicians & lyricists?