The Tower of Power Ensemble: Berklee Two Track I Celebration

This Two Track episode features The Tower of Power Ensemble performing the songs “(I Still Be) Diggin’ on James Brown” by Stephen Kupka and Emilio Castillo, and “Souled Out” by Kupka, Castillo, and Marlon McClain.

Set
00:00 Intro
00:16 Diggin’ on James Brown by Stephen Kupka and Emilio Castillo
06:00 Celebration (Theme)
07:23 Souled Out by Kupka, Castillo, and Marlon McClain

Performers:

About the Artist
Berklee’s Tower of Power Ensemble is a tribute band (led by Brass Department faculty member Billy Buss) that celebrates and advances the soulful history, culture, and immense musical contributions of one of the world’s funkiest bands.

About Two Track
Two Track is a music video series designed for Berklee’s YouTube and social media channels that features artists in an intimate setting with only one microphone and continuous camera takes. Each recording session will revolve around a single theme (i.e., connection, love, dreams) that can be expressed by the artist either through their track selection or through a short storytelling segment that will be recorded as part of the performance. The videos in this series will premiere at specific dates and times, but if you miss the premiere, each video will be public on the channel in continuity.

Production Credits
Produced by Jeannie Greeley
Gimbal camera: Steffan Hacker
Additional cameras: Jeannie Greeley, Sage Shriver-Blough, Jihae Kim
Graphics: Steffan Hacker
Video editor: Sage Shriver-Blough
Recording and mix engineer: Andres Gonzalez Cardona

Berklee

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About Berklee College of Music:
Berklee is the preeminent institute of contemporary music and the performing arts, offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs at its campuses in Boston, Massachusetts, and Valencia, Spain, and through its award-winning distance learning program, Berklee Online. Dedicated to nurturing the creative and career potential of the world’s most inspired artists, Berklee’s commitment to arts education is reflected in the work of its students, faculty, and alumni—hundreds of whom have been recognized with Grammy, Tony, Oscar, and Emmy awards.


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[richardbuckner]

Gotta show the bass player some love: very nice job, Sir.

[jeffreyfranklin]

I REAL LOVE THE MUSIC IF BRING BACK TO THE 60s THANK YOU VERY MUCH

[bassdocta]

TOP 54 years and counting. A small miracle! Thanks for helping keep it alive

[karstenspriestersbach]

Funny, funky folks, so great. First time I see the drummer playing keyboard with a stick. 😂 lovely

[saildapper]

Sooo solid everywhere, from arrangements, bass, trumpets (even with hands reversed), vocals, reeds, keys, percussion, recording, and whatever I missed...great fun!

[LeChef]

I am glad I signed in for this channel. Young people making great music and having fun doing it. Please keep it up. Greetings and a whising you a funky 2023 from the Netherlands.

[martinwuthrich]

Great performance! I could watch the percussionist all day, she is having such a good time, what a joy.

[CARLOGONZO]

Wow ! This is so cool. I'm a diehard TOP fan from their very beginning . Love your groove and sound. Kudos to the young Lady on the Congas. She's right on the pocket. You guys are all amazing. Keep the Funk Going !

[karylkrug]

We just sent a link to this video to our friend Emilio Castillo of TOP. I think he likes you guys.

[reet]

Fantastic!!! oh, I love the energy of young folks playing TOP music. Keep up the good sound.

[gravitydrums]

I Liked it... I also have to say the percussionist is playing very nicely. Great Post.

[willykayak]

Wow, what an amazing group of musicians, took me back to the 70's and the Tower of Power baby 🐥

[stevesinger]

Wow. Truly amazing group of musicians paying tribute to some other truly amazing musicians. TOP forever!

[mackymaca]

Anywhere this ensemble goes, that's where the party's at. Awesome!

[HQBergeron]

Great idea! I hope this remains an ongoing group at Berklee. Love TOP and have since the late 60s. Shout out to the rhythm section, doing a great job. Very fine drummer!

[spin]

What a talented group of musicians bringing ToP into the future! I love the sound. I was especially blown away by the bari sax and bari-organ solos. And the ladies singing harmony were superb!

[edogg]

My man’s on the keys! Love to see the HUMAN merch! Keep jamming yall, stay HUMAN!

[alcambrola]

Wow, this is great! Been a ToP fan almost 50 years. Yes, I'm old but still hip. I hope Emilio gets to see this.

[IHeritch]

Sure helps to have talent, which these folks have in spades; plus the percussionist with the infectious smile. 😀

[godsonbrowne]

I can't figure out who's my favorite musician. Everyone is killin' 💯💯💯🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾