Fela Kuti — Ako
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More Fela Kuti, please. He's incredible! :)
I’ve always been really surprised that you guys don’t play more Fela! So many great songs, and a lot better that this one, too...
It's like drinking lots of coffee without those annoying bathroom breaks!
I watched "Music is the Weapon" over and over and over again. He was a great musician but more importantly, he was revolutionary
So this is where Quantic Soul Orchestra got his sound.
Just not a fan of music that sounds like the recording is in a loop or the phono needle is stuck for those old enough to relate to that :^ /
I enjoy a Fela Kuti song every now and again. But it seems to me that all of his songs are essentially the same song.
myersei wrote:
great documentary - also worth watching the Ginger Baker film. He drove to Nigeria and played with Fela
Fela. Such an influence. Interesting character too. Check out the documentary "Finding Fela."
great documentary - also worth watching the Ginger Baker film. He drove to Nigeria and played with Fela
Now maybe work in some Mulatu Astatke!
sirdroseph wrote:
I like it OK....just a little repetitious in spots.
I love all African music, but do understand why some might not like Fela; his songs do tend to be a bit long winded and a little too overpowered by the horns.
I like it OK....just a little repetitious in spots.
Fela. Such an influence. Interesting character too. Check out the documentary "Finding Fela."
If you enjoy this music, then please check out this double album of Afro Pop from Nigeria back in the 1970’s!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8O_bt9MeN-A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sv9u92YQupI
The 2nd half of the second disc sounds like this is the very music that influenced Brian Eno, that then gave the Talking Heads their “sound”.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8O_bt9MeN-A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sv9u92YQupI
The 2nd half of the second disc sounds like this is the very music that influenced Brian Eno, that then gave the Talking Heads their “sound”.
"You should both be aware;It has been scientifically proven that the perfect song length is 2:42"
That would make me a audio science denier then. I don't believe that one shoe fits all. How many 2:42 second songs have you listened to and said, "Damn, that ended too early" or "What? That's all I get?" And what kind of music are we talking about? And what kind of listening are we doing?
That would make me a audio science denier then. I don't believe that one shoe fits all. How many 2:42 second songs have you listened to and said, "Damn, that ended too early" or "What? That's all I get?" And what kind of music are we talking about? And what kind of listening are we doing?
this piece wakes up my soul, truly does! hard to type cuz I'm boppin it super way out
redeyespy wrote:
You should both be aware;It has been scientifically proven that the perfect song length is 2:42. Here is a list of songs of that length:
King Missile: "Jesus Was Way Cool". Boards of Canada: "Sherbet Head". The Fall: "Neighborhood of Infinity". Galaxie 500: "Leave the Planet". Sonic Youth: "Providence" .Smog: "Your Wedding". Lee "Scratch" Perry: "Yakety Yak",,,,,,eXPAND THAT,,,,,YOU NARK ME ! (I THINK)
Not liking 20 minute tracks means you need to expand your listening experience. Complaining about them does indeed make you a cry baby.
You should both be aware;It has been scientifically proven that the perfect song length is 2:42. Here is a list of songs of that length:
King Missile: "Jesus Was Way Cool". Boards of Canada: "Sherbet Head". The Fall: "Neighborhood of Infinity". Galaxie 500: "Leave the Planet". Sonic Youth: "Providence" .Smog: "Your Wedding". Lee "Scratch" Perry: "Yakety Yak",,,,,,eXPAND THAT,,,,,YOU NARK ME ! (I THINK)
fredriley wrote:
This is an 'eclectic' station aimed at a range of tastes. Playing any 'album-side-length' (ie > 20 mins) is going to piss folk off who don't like that type of music, and lose listeners. There are plenty of long tracks I'd love to hear played but my tastes aren't others, and there are long track from, say, The Who, which nark me. Not liking 20 minute tracks isn't the mark of a "crybaby" - have some respect for your fellow listeners, and think of how pissed off you'd be if 20 minutes of RP airtime was taken up by something you loathed.
As for this track - in one ear and out the ear without leaving any sign of its passing. I'm aware that Fela Kuti is famous, accomplished and whatnot, in which case this can't be anything near his best.
Not liking 20 minute tracks means you need to expand your listening experience. Complaining about them does indeed make you a cry baby.
This is an 'eclectic' station aimed at a range of tastes. Playing any 'album-side-length' (ie > 20 mins) is going to piss folk off who don't like that type of music, and lose listeners. There are plenty of long tracks I'd love to hear played but my tastes aren't others, and there are long track from, say, The Who, which nark me. Not liking 20 minute tracks isn't the mark of a "crybaby" - have some respect for your fellow listeners, and think of how pissed off you'd be if 20 minutes of RP airtime was taken up by something you loathed.
As for this track - in one ear and out the ear without leaving any sign of its passing. I'm aware that Fela Kuti is famous, accomplished and whatnot, in which case this can't be anything near his best.
I wonder what the reaction to "Water No Get Enemy" would be?
The last several tunes make me think of 60's television incidental music: Batman, The Saint, It Takes a Thief, etc.
Yep ... 70's urban ... nice ...
Great song!
...Silly people, music isn't about women... it's about MuSiC!
...Silly people, music isn't about women... it's about MuSiC!
unclehud wrote:
Sax players always get the girls.
In this case, tone-deaf girls. I would like to strangle that horn section...one-by-one...
Sax players always get the girls.
In this case, tone-deaf girls. I would like to strangle that horn section...one-by-one...
Guyeeno wrote:
Sax players always get the girls.
Yeah Fela! I love this music. This guy was a real character in life. He was married to his whole band (female members only).
Sax players always get the girls.
Guyeeno wrote:
seriously? that's interesting.
Yeah Fela! I love this music. This guy was a real character in life. He was married to his whole band (female members only).
seriously? that's interesting.
muzik wrote:
Horns of a government man!
Hmmmmm.....No that's something else...
But I like this funky tune from 1969.
Awesome horns!
Horns of a government man!
Hmmmmm.....No that's something else... But I like this funky tune from 1969.I love all African music, but do understand why some might not like Fela; his songs do tend to be a bit long winded and a little too overpowered by the horns.
Yeah Fela! I love this music. This guy was a real character in life. He was married to his whole band (female members only).
Atonal Cacophony. Ugh.
dionysius wrote:
This is an 'eclectic' station aimed at a range of tastes. Playing any 'album-side-length' (ie > 20 mins) is going to piss folk off who don't like that type of music, and lose listeners. There are plenty of long tracks I'd love to hear played but my tastes aren't others, and there are long track from, say, The Who, which nark me. Not liking 20 minute tracks isn't the mark of a "crybaby" - have some respect for your fellow listeners, and think of how pissed off you'd be if 20 minutes of RP airtime was taken up by something you loathed.
As for this track - in one ear and out the ear without leaving any sign of its passing. I'm aware that Fela Kuti is famous, accomplished and whatnot, in which case this can't be anything near his best.
I agree! But playing proper album-side-length Fela is like playing album-side-length Coltrane: too taxing for some of the short-attention-span crybabies here.
This is an 'eclectic' station aimed at a range of tastes. Playing any 'album-side-length' (ie > 20 mins) is going to piss folk off who don't like that type of music, and lose listeners. There are plenty of long tracks I'd love to hear played but my tastes aren't others, and there are long track from, say, The Who, which nark me. Not liking 20 minute tracks isn't the mark of a "crybaby" - have some respect for your fellow listeners, and think of how pissed off you'd be if 20 minutes of RP airtime was taken up by something you loathed.
As for this track - in one ear and out the ear without leaving any sign of its passing. I'm aware that Fela Kuti is famous, accomplished and whatnot, in which case this can't be anything near his best.
That was funky cool. I like it alot.
Thanks Bill!Wait...Help...I can't stop moving!!! Ohhh, my poor old knees won't thank me tomorrow!
Nice to hear some Fela!
Oh so cool!
Oh so cool!
Xeric wrote:
That'd be me, I guess. At least, I not only don't want to hear a longer cut from this guy, I'd just as soon not hear this again!
That'd be me, I guess. At least, I not only don't want to hear a longer cut from this guy, I'd just as soon not hear this again!
Awesome horns!
dionysius wrote:
That'd be me, I guess. At least, I not only don't want to hear a longer cut from this guy, I'd just as soon not hear this again!
I agree! But playing proper album-side-length Fela is like playing album-side-length Coltrane: too taxing for some of the short-attention-span crybabies here.
That'd be me, I guess. At least, I not only don't want to hear a longer cut from this guy, I'd just as soon not hear this again!
FELA on RP! this dude is wonder.
Awesome!!
Hell yeah! Fela on RP!
garthwb wrote:
Roforofo Fight - is his best work imo. I have it on my phone and use it as an alarm. It's the only alarm I've never found annoying
Oh yeah! Although this is WAY too short a fix for a Fela-junkie! C'mon, play the mighty "Water No Get Enemy" or something seriously MEATY! One for us Africans, in short!
Roforofo Fight - is his best work imo. I have it on my phone and use it as an alarm. It's the only alarm I've never found annoying
Fela Fela Fela Fela.
The horn hook on this immense!
The horn hook on this immense!
Like this groove!
musikalia wrote:
Yay! Fela Kuti on RP!!!
Oh yeah! Although this is WAY too short a fix for a Fela-junkie! C'mon, play the mighty "Water No Get Enemy" or something seriously MEATY! One for us Africans, in short!
Outstanding! Fela and Tony Allen. Legends.
Fela is (was) awesome. I love the live recording he did with Ginger Baker...a must have for any music lover.
musikalia wrote:
So far, only one song though. Hope there'll be more.
Yay! Fela Kuti on RP!!!
So far, only one song though. Hope there'll be more.
Nice transition from Ray Charles Genuis Album songs to this one
this is the first time I've heard this, very excellent!
fela kuti is simply amazing.
Yay! Fela Kuti on RP!!!
pweverka wrote:
That cut was too short. Play some live Fela!
I agree! But playing proper album-side-length Fela is like playing album-side-length Coltrane: too taxing for some of the short-attention-span crybabies here.
pweverka wrote:
I always thought of it the other way around. Femi is Fela's son.
Likewise. Fela is way better.
greeeat
Bill,
How could you not play James Brown after this?
That cut was too short. Play some live Fela!
AphidA wrote:
Femi's father
I always thought of it the other way around. Femi is Fela's son.
Very cool. Thanks for playing this Bill! 
Femi's father?
Long live Fela!