Variations, by Robert Hood & Femi Kuti

Variations

by Robert Hood & Femi Kuti

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Jascha Narveson I love the twinkling minimalist textures that Robert Hood starts the set with, and Femi's sax on top is gorgeous throughout. If you like St Germain, then you'll love this, too. The live energy really comes through, too – wish I'd been there... Favorite track: Variations 1.

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Live recording of Robert Hood & Femi Kuti for France TV on 27 Nov. 2019

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1.	Variations 1 08:44	info	buy track
2.	Variations 2 06:01	info	buy track
3.	Variations 3 04:08	info	buy track
4.	Variations 4 03:24	info	buy track
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Robert Hood's techno and Femi Kuti's Afrobeat intertwine in a new form where jazz-grooves reign supreme. For the fourth season of La Compagnie des Indes & Sourdoreille "Variations" live series of creations for France TV, the duo were united around the singer and producer James Brown, performing a tribute to the legendary Godfather of Soul who passed away in 2006. This "Variations" album is the live recording of this unique collaboration and performance, capturing a very special moment in time.

The evening witnessed a meeting of two icons in their own genres: one with synths and drum machines, the other on saxophone: Robert Hood and Femi Kuti embody excellence in their respective fields and the pair combined to make something truly unique, soulful, funky and spontaneous. Recorded in one 30+ minute take, "Variations" is embellished by Femi's exquisitely free-flowing yet restrained saxophone, whilst Hood anchors the groove with layers of pads and kicks with the long-time mastery of a true DJ.

Alongside Jeff Mills and Mad Mike, Hood is one of the original members of Detroit techno group Underground Resistance. His style is characterised by minimalist and experimental tones with an assertive groove. Throughout the '90s, he helped pave the way for techno to flourish — giving birth to minimal techno with his seminal album "Minimal Nation". Since then, he has been consistently forwarding electronic music culture with ground-breaking productions, sensational performances and his M-Plant label.

Alongside him, Femi Kuti takes on every musical style with his saxophone, which he plays with a virtuoso touch: pop, soul, electronic music and Afrobeat, of which he is one of the leading exponents. The son of Afrobeat singer and political activist Fela Kuti, he has inherited his father's zeal for both music and activism, where he continues to highlight the plight of most Nigerians living conditions in the oil rich state.

With "Variations" the duo capture an explosive combination on a special night in Paris 4 years ago, 27 November 2019, filmed at the ADP Group headquarters (Paris Aéroport - Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - Roissy).

"It is so amazing when a vision comes to fruition. I enjoyed collaborating with the legendary Femi Kuti for this special project." [Robert Hood]

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released December 8, 2023

A project by Sourdoreille Production.
Special thanks to Mario Raulin & Sodi.
Executive Producer: Oliver Way
Photos: Hana Ofangel

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M-Plant is the ground breaking landmark techno label from minimal master, Robert Hood. This is the second reincarnation of the label which launched in 2009 into the digital world. The label is primarily an outlet for Robert's productions under his own name, with his daughter Lyric as Floorplan, exploring alien themes as Monobox or the realms of jazz with the Nighttime World series. ... more

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