Last week, I was speaking with one of my co-workers about the new Maroon5 cd. I expressed that I liked there sound because it had a very funk-infused groove reminiscent of groups like Jamiroquai, to which she replied, "Who?". I'd never experienced the old-age sensation until this moment. I explained that they had a big single in 1996 called "Virtual Insanity" and that they essentially filled the space that the 5 now inhabit. She expressed that she was only 12 at that time while I was in high school. Sigh...Anyway, for those not as old as I am, here's a few points of comparison between the two. If you follow my links to a Maroon5 video and the Jamiroquai video you'll notice a few similiarities. The first is the predominance of funk bass and piano counterpoint melodies. The 5 makes great use of that in there music, and this is obviously the centerpiece to Jamiroquai's 90's work. Next, you'll notice the R&B-type harmonies that each group employs, especially through the chorus. Lastly, you'll notice the similar tonal qualities in the lead singers voices. They are both a bit nasily and souful. There you have it
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