• Guitars
  • Bass
  • Keyboard
  • Recording
  • Computer Audio
  • Live Sound
  • Drums
  • DJ
  • Accessories

zZounds

  • Gear
    • Features
    • News
    • Gear History
  • Guide
    • Guitar Workbench
    • Studio Solutions
    • Beat Connection
    • Behind The Kit
    • On The Decks
    • The Oscillator
    • Buying Guides
  • Video
    • Legends
    • Perfect Pairings
    • Iconic Rigs
    • Gear Demos
  • Interview
    • Artist Interviews
    • Meet the Makers
  • Music
    • The Musical Almanac
    • Music Features
  • Walking The Floor

tUnE-yArDs – “Bizness”

Tune-Yards Whokill

tUnE-yArDs have been gathering more and more steam with each album they release. For the uninitiated, the song “Bizness” from their 2011 release Whokill is a great snippet of their unique sound. A duo made up of Merrill Garbus and Nate Brenner, tUnE-yArDs create their music by layering loops of percussion, ukulele, horns and vocals on top of bass grooves.

The African influences in “Bizness” are very clear from the moment the song starts. The first sound you hear is a flurry over Merrill’s voice going up and down a pentatonic scale. This sound reminds me very much of a Kora, a traditional African stringed instrument. The percussion loops, bassline, and horn parts on their own could come straight out of an Afro-beat song. It is exciting to hear such a diverse collection of sounds and influences in this music. tUnE-yArDs was able to take many influences of African music, and turn it into a very catchy pop song that is easy to listen and dance to. That’s why “Bizness” such a great example of the unique sound of tUnE-yArDs.

Jul 27, 2015Martin
Audio5 years ago Music Features
Martin

In addition to my role as the resident "Bass Guy" at zZounds, I'm a professional upright and electric bass player who performs a variety of genres including jazz, funk, rock, and world music.

Interview with Chris WyseMusical Timeline: The Berlin School of Electronic Music (1980-2015)
 Latest Tweets 
  • BACK IN STOCK! The @gibsonguitar Custom 1967 Jimi Hendrix SG is an insanely accurate replication of the SG that He… https://t.co/h6Ulf6qQI3
  • Take your next mix session up a notch with @PioneerDJglobal's Serato DJ-friendly DDJ-1000SRT DJ controller, availab… https://t.co/QWYMpklody
 Social Networks 
 About zZounds 
Since 1996, zZounds has been making it easy for musicians to get the gear they need. With our easy monthly payment plans, you can get the music gear you need today -- and split the cost into monthly installments on your existing credit card. zZounds ships from multiple warehouses across the continental United States, so we can cover most of our customers within a day or two. Our customer service team is staffed with real musicians. They don't get paid on commission -- they get paid to help you! Looking for the best prices? Don't miss our Big Deals weekly specials, Used Gear on Clearance, and Rebate Roundup.
 Contact Us 
Have questions or comments on our blog? Email blog@zzounds.com

zZounds Gear Experts are available seven days a week to answer any of your questions on gear, shipping, returns, and more. Give us a call and get help from a fellow musician today!
800-ZZOUNDS (800-996-8637)
2020 © zZounds Music | Cookie Settings | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell | Copyright | Terms of Use
For great deals on gear, shop at zZounds