Funkentelechy

"Funkentelechy" is relatively long, clocking in at a duration of over 10 minutes, demonstrating the epic narrative in the song that splices music and story.

"Funkentelechy Vs. the Placebo Syndrome" explores the theme of two forces: Funkentelechy, representative of pure funk, and the Placebo Syndrome which symbolizes a lack of originality and rawness in pop music. - The album peaked at number 13 on the Billboard 200 chart and has become one of Parliament's most appreciated records.

Parliament's music, especially songs like "Funkentelechy", has influenced many artists in hip-hop, including Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, who sampled parts of their songs in their own works. - The song showcases the creativity and innovative integrations of various music genres that have made Parliament a significant player in the history of funk music.

"Funkentelechy" is widely recognized as a quintessential Parliament track, encapsulating the band's idiosyncratic sound and larger-than-life musical persona. - Despite its release in the late 70s, the song's refrain of "Funk not only moves, but it can remove, dig?" continues to be cited by many as an integral part of funk music's philosophy and core tenets.