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Brass Construction is the self-titled 1976 debut album by Brass Construction, a funk ensemble formed in Brooklyn and led by multi-instrumentalist and arranger Randy Muller. Released by United Artists Records, it combines tightly arranged brass parts, ensemble vocals, and percussion-centered dance rhythms. The album includes "Movin'," a defining early recording for listeners interested in 1970s funk, disco, and horn-led rhythm and blues.
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Which hit is on Brass Construction's first album?
"Movin'" is the album's signature track, built from a repetitive bass groove, massed vocals, percussion, and sharply arranged horns. It became the Brooklyn band's commercial breakthrough in 1976.
Who led and arranged Brass Construction?
Randy Muller was the group's principal leader, songwriter, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist. He later worked extensively with the funk group Skyy.
Why do many Brass Construction song titles end in "-in'"?
The debut includes titles such as "Movin'," "Changin'," "Peekin'," and "Talkin'." That naming pattern gave the album a playful identity while matching its emphasis on continuous dance-floor motion.
Was Brass Construction part of the same scene as B.T. Express?
Both were Brooklyn-based funk groups that broke nationally during the 1970s and emphasized dance rhythms, horns, and ensemble vocals. They were separate bands, however, with Randy Muller leading Brass Construction.
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