"TRUTH IN RHYTHM" - David Frank & Mic Murphy (The System), Part 1 of 2

Brought to you by Funknstuff.net and hosted by Scott Goldfine — musicologist and author of “Everything Is on the One: The First Guide of Funk” ― “TRUTH IN RHYTHM” is the interview show that gets DEEP into the pocket with contemporary music’s foremost masters of the groove. Featured in Episode 72 (Part 1 of 2; see Part 2 here    • "TRUTH IN RHYTHM" - David Frank & Mic Murp...   ): Singer-guitarist-composer-producer Mic Murphy and keyboardist-composer-producer David Frank, collectively are known as The System -- one of the most successful electronic pop-funk acts of the 1980s. Having met each other in the early 1980s while working for the disco/funk band Kleeer, Frank and Murphy first collaborated on a track called “It’s Passion,” which took off on radio and in clubs within weeks of its 1982 release. The subsequent 1983 debut album called Sweat included the title hit, “I Won’t Let Go” and the R&B smash “You Are in My System.” Robert Palmer’s cover of the song became a mainstream rock hit. The duo’s sparse, hypnotic sound was quite innovative at the time, blending soul, funk, New Wave, pop and electronic music sensibilities. The System would go on to release a total of five albums in the 1980s, collecting seven top 25 R&B hits between 1983 and 1989. Among those cuts were “Pleasure Seekers,” “This Is for You,” “Nighttime Lover,” “Midnight Special,” the theme song to Eddie Murphy’s hit comedy “Coming to America” and the No. 1 R&B and top 5 pop sensation “Don’t Disturb This Groove.” Throughout that decade the duo also composed, produced and performed on an all-star roster of other artists’ works, including those of Mtume, Phil Collins, Chaka Khan, Scritti Politti, Angela Bofill, Billy Idol, Billy Squier, Steve Winwood, Michael McDonald and Nona Hendryx. After a hiatus during the 1990s, The System returned in 2000 with arguably their funkiest album yet in ESP. After another protracted absence, Frank and Murphy delivered their most recent album in 2013, System Overload, which found them returning more to their original sound. In this deep dive interview, the guys spill the beans on The System’s entire story, including the albums, tracks, performances, challenges, successes, creativity, fun, fulfillment and new music. Like many, theirs is a tale of years of groundwork and hard work being laid before they became what appeared to be an overnight sensation. They join TRUTH IN RHYTHM from their respective home studios on the left and right coasts. No need to break a sweat, just sit back and enjoy -- and stick around for a little keyboard noodling before it’s all said and done. Turn on to The System! RECORDED DECEMBER 2018 LEGAL NOTICE: All video and audio content is protected by copyright. Any use of this material is strictly prohibited without expressed consent from original content producer and owner Scott Goldfine, dba FUNKNSTUFF. For inquiries, email [email protected]. TRUTH IN RHYTHM is a registered U.S. Trademark (Serial #88540281). Get your copy of "Everything Is on the One: The First Guide of Funk" today! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/154... "TRUTH IN RHYTHM" is also available in audio podcast format from iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn and other leading providers.