“Mr. Bort” is a song by the musical ensemble, FORQ. The group consists of four members. Keyboardist Henry Hay, Michael League on bass, Chris McQueen on guitar, and Jason Thomas on drums. Each of these musicians are accomplished, as they have worked with various well known artists, such as David Bowie, and a few have won Grammys.
Most of FORQ’s music is genre-less and the group blends genres together. Most of the music is made from improvisation, where the group plays together, then is able to create a song by trying out different combinations of sounds. In “Mr. Bort”, we can hear each of the players’ instruments. It starts with a strong bass line, then is accompanied by funky percussion, guitar, and keyboard. The result is an upbeat song that sounds like a fusion of funk and jazz music.
This song can be considered a fusion of funk and jazz, as it features elements from both. The improvisation of the song is a feature of most jazz music, as well as the harmonies of the instruments. The song also features a steady bass line and rhythm that is easy to hear throughout the song and dance along with, which is typical of funk music. FORQ uses a combination of pretty typical instruments. However, they use pitches and tunes that sound unusual, but work well together. The song’s high-pitched and repetitive tune is very catchy and the deep bass and drum beats are easy to follow, creating a rhythm that is likely to get stuck in your head for days.