Funk Wars [Import]

Track Listings

1. Fantasy - Earth, Wind & Fire

2. Use the Force - Jamiroquai

3. Mega Mix: Rock It/Autodrive/Future Shock/TFS/Rough/Chameleon '84 [U.S.] - Herbie Hancock

4. Hyperspace - The Sweat Band

5. Shine On - George Duke

6. Time Has Come - Little Axe

7. Neon Messiah - Terence Trent D'Arby

8. Spacerunner - Stanley Clarke

9. Star Search

10. Star Love - Cheryl Lynn

11. Voyage to Atlantis - The Isley Brothers

12. Kiss the World Goodbye - Mtume

13. Rappin About Rappin (Uh-Uh-Uh) - Junie

14. Sun Goddess - Ramsey Lewis

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Japanese Exclusive Collection.

Funk Wars,Various Artists,Sony Int'l,Funk,Pop,Quiet Storm,R&B,Urban

Funk Wars [Import]

Tracks:

Star Wars: Title Theme/Imperial Attack/The Desert & The Robot Auction...
Other Galactic Funk
Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band: 7in Edit
Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band: 12in Disco Mix

Customer Reviews:

JOHN WILLIAM'S LEGENDARY STAR WARS SOUNDTRACK ALBUM IS NOW RECORDED AND BROUGHT INTO THE DISCO SOUND CRAZE IN 1977. .......2007-05-06

I will be writing a review on the legendary album entitled "STAR WARS AND OTHER GALACTIC FUNK BY MECO" by one of Rock's most talented artists ever. I give you M-E-C-O! "STAR WARS AND OTHER GALACTIC FUNK" was originally released in 1977 on Vinyl/LP and Cassette on the Mercury Records label in association with PolyGram Records Inc. and Hip-O Records which is distributed by Universal Music & Video Distribution, Inc. As always, if I hear any new additional information concerning this legendary album or the artist, I will edit this review immediately so that you the consumer will get the overall best informative and most accurate review possible.

As we all well know, THE BEE GEES would forever change the Rock n' Roll world by revolutionizing the Disco craze of the 1970's with the Disco music soundtrack to the legendary 1977 movie "SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER." Also in 1977, "STAR WARS," the very first original movie would appear on the theater movie screen and forever change the entire movie industry in special effects and how movie soundtracks would forever play a part in the movie itself. However, the artist I'm about to review for you now had many other different ideas in mind as to how the 1977 "STAR WARS" soundtrack would be presented and brought into the 70's world and age of the Disco movement. Meco would go ito the recording studio and record perhaps, one of the greatest special effects Disco albums in Disco's entire history. As time went by, Meco would emerge and come out of the recording studio with the completely finished acetate and deliver the finished product to their record label and employer, Mercury Records. Mercury Records would release the finished product as the legendary "STAR WARS AND OTHER GALATIC FUNK" album in 1977. In my opinion, other than THE BEE GEES, the "STAR WARS AND OTHER GALACTIC FUNK" album would truly symbolize what the true spirit of Disco music was really about.

It is now time to let the music of MECO to speak for itself and back it up by doing all of the talking. The "STAR WARS AND OTHER GALACTIC FUNK" album from 1977 begins with the near 16:00 and original long version of the most breathtaking and blistering orchestrated music and special effects combined, recorded and mixed in with the special blend Disco sound, "Star Wars," the soulful funkish "Other Galactic Funk," the 7" edit version "Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band" and the 12" Disco mix "Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band." May I also add that you have to listen to this album to believe it.

Overall, this is one hell of an album worth checking out and seeking further research and information into especially if you are a hardcore diehard MECO fan or a devout music collector. As for all of the curious newcomers and new beginners that are not quite familiar with the Disco sound and music of MECO or what the whole Disco craze of the 1970's was all about, I would highly suggest in purchasing the "SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER" soundtrack along with this album. However, there are many other MECO compilation albums that you might want to research further into before you make your decision as to which MECO album is right for your musical needs and tastes. Either way you choose, you will have taken a giant step in owning and starting your very own Disco music collection. You can do all of your researching and album purchases either on Amazon com or your nearest local Borders Books and Music store. If you ever get a chance, purchase this album. You'll be happy and satisfied that you did.

I would like to highly recommend purchasing this album to own as a valuable and important part of his or her own personal Disco music collection. This album has already proven to stand the test of time and will always be around to be enjoyed, appreciated and cherished for many years to come, NOW AND FOREVER. This is one great legendary album that no hardcore music fan or devout music collector would want to be without.

In closing, Mercury Records would release the MECO "STAR WARS AND OTHER GALACTIC FUNK" album to highly critically acclaim in 1977. MECO would continue on with recording other great Disco music soundtracks such as "SUPERMAN" and other "STAR WARS" soundtracks that were still yet to come. The importance and contribution that MECO will have made to Disco music as well as music in general, is the further advancement in special effects in the recording technology process. With this in mind, MECO will forever leave their place and mark in Rock n' Roll history and will never be forgotten. So here's to you MECO. Thanks for the great memories with hopefully, many more still to come. Keep Persevering. Keep The Faith. And as the saying goes, "AND THE REST IS ROCK N' ROLL HISTORY," need I say more? Thanks for reading my review and I truly hope that you have enjoyed reading it as much as I have truly enjoyed writing it for your reading pleasure. I also deeply hope that all of you will read all of my other reviews in the near future when time permits. MECO RULES! Long Live Rock n' Roll. Rock out always and take it easy. Forever in Rock, John L.

Me go Meco.......2007-04-13

In solidarity with the others here I am thrilled to find this on cd at Aamazan after missing my 2 (count em 2) lps of this I went thru. And the marching band of Other Galactic Funk is still one of the great anomalies of disco.

Star funkadelic . . . and then some!.......2007-03-20

I must admit, I do agree with some reviewers who think it a "bit much". I once had the original album on disco vinyl, and remember playing it. Now that I am recollecting some light-hearted music of the past, I find that I am totally satisfied with the 7:35 DJ promo-only 12" version track provided on cd compilation "The Casablanca Records Story".
For those looking for alternative Star Wars disco, look no further than the Boris Midney Anthology, for a latin style "hoppin" beat.
By the way, you can see the Meco album cover quickly towards the end of "Thank God It's Friday" when DJ of Zoo Disco putting his albums away, humming "last dance."

AWESOME.......2006-11-10

This brought me back to the time when Star Wars came out. Man, what a time
It's a must have for any true SW fan.

Meco Madness.......2006-10-10

For nostalgia fans only!! This was a huge hit back in the 1970's and it's great fun today. I wore the original LP version out back in the day. Thanks to Hip-O, it's back!!

Average customer rating:

sweet

Free the Funk, Vol. 4: Style Wars
Various Artists
Manufacturer: R&S
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | International | Styles | Music

General | Jazz | Styles | Music

General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music

International | Imports | Stores | Music
ASIN: B00002DDAB
Release Date: 1999-09-06

Tracks:

Dj Krush
Spanish Fly
Capatonic
Style Wars
Cop Theme
Be Brave (Main Vocal Mix)
Darn (Cold Way O Lovin)
Not So Fantastic
New Born Superman
Canto Azul
(Campeon Del) Ping Pong
Lionrock's Wrestler
Final Warning

Customer Reviews:

sweet.......2001-11-15

I normally not into breaks, but this comp. is so funky I can't get it out of my head. I had only bought for that hilarious cover and because it had an EZ Rollers track.

Average customer rating:

Funk Wars
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Sbme Import
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | R&B | Styles | Music

General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music

General | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music

Quiet Storm | R&B | Styles | Music

R&B | Imports | Stores | Music
ASIN: B00001NFK4
Release Date: 2000-04-18

Tracks:

Fantasy - Earth, Wind & Fire
Use the Force - Jamiroquai
Mega Mix: Rock It/Autodrive/Future Shock/TFS/Rough/Chameleon '84 [U.S.] - Herbie Hancock
Hyperspace - The Sweat Band
Shine On - George Duke
Time Has Come - Little Axe
Neon Messiah - Terence Trent D'Arby
Spacerunner - Stanley Clarke
Star Search
Star Love - Cheryl Lynn
Voyage to Atlantis - The Isley Brothers
Kiss the World Goodbye - Mtume
Rappin About Rappin (Uh-Uh-Uh) - Junie
Sun Goddess - Ramsey Lewis