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Posted on 01/10/2026 7:42:04 AM PST by Yardstick
New song from Bruno Mars...
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Huh. Didn’t know he was gay
Couldn’t name any of his songs or tell you what he looks like.
A very catchy, infectious bit of music there. I have to admit that I like it, despite the distracting AI generated video. My tastes are generally old-school Country, rock (and its derivations), and classical, but the occasional up-beat soul/funk is always appreciated!
“Alexa, play Bruno Mars please.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3mmF-JGk_o
Not my cup of tea, but I admire him and the group. The stage scenery and clothes are perfect 1970s vibe, right down to the overhead lights, wood paneling and (1980s) camcorder.
I prefer Roots, Americana, contemporary folk, ballad-style lyrics, and especially talented female vocalists.
I like Bruno. Thanks! I never tire of his ‘Uptown Funk’ and whoever put this together did a lot of work.
Mairdie? Was that you? ;)
Old Movie Stars Dance to Uptown Funk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1F0lBnsnkE
“the distracting AI generated video”
Fooled me. I took it was a well-executed real sound stage built in 70s style
Yep, they really sweated the period details. The handheld camera looks like a 1970’s vintage 8mm film. I think they got that right too!
Took me one scene change in the video to realize all the “players” in the band were Bruno Mars (AI gen).
Not a huge fan, but he’s one of the few modern performers I respect.
He’s actually not too bad on guitar, he’s no Prince, but he’s not bad.
The speakers, too!
:: which will no doubt have more songs in this style ::
That style is known as “funk”.
All funk songs, according the Godfather himself, start “on the one”.
This song starts ‘on the one’ and is counted down by Bruno.
Uptown Funk starts ‘on the one’ and is counted by song-writer Mark Ronson.
His Silk Sonic project with Anderson Pak was great stuff too:
“Skate”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEw-7cMnBDY&list=RDCEw-7cMnBDY&start_radio=1
“Leave the Door Open”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adLGHcj_fmA&list=RDadLGHcj_fmA&start_radio=1
Makes you realize how incredibly good and fun that style of music was/is...
PING!
Not me! I don’t do ANY AI. I just edit scenes to illustrate lyrics.
But waving to you.
“all the “players” in the band were Bruno Mars (AI gen).”
Wow, I did not notice that. Thanks. I noticed they all had the same hair and general appearance, but it didn’t occur to me that it was the same person.
I don’t think they’re AI. I think he performed all the roles and they digitally overlaid them into a single scene. Could be wrong about that, and there are already fan-created AI videos for this song out there, but the original video (which Bruno Mars co-directed) looks like real performances to me.
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