Kutiman
Psychedelic global grooves and found-sound collages. A hypnotic blend of Afrobeat, dusty funk, and ambient textures for deep focus or late-night wandering.
Psychedelic global grooves and found-sound collages. A hypnotic blend of Afrobeat, dusty funk, and ambient textures for deep focus or late-night wandering.
Kutiman creates music that feels like a living, breathing organism assembled from the discarded fragments of the digital age. His sound is a rich tapestry of global influences, where the driving polyrhythms of Afrobeat meet the hazy, smoke-filled rooms of 90s trip-hop. It is organic yet meticulously engineered, sounding like a lost 1970s funk session rediscovered and remixed by a modern electronic visionary.
What sets him apart is his uncanny ability to find harmony in chaos. Whether he is sampling amateur musicians on YouTube or layering modular synths over Middle Eastern melodies, there is a consistent sense of curiosity and discovery. His music doesn't just play; it unfolds, revealing hidden layers of percussion, brass, and shimmering keys that reward the attentive listener with every repeat play.
Start with the album '6am' for a perfect introduction to his blend of psychedelic rock and soulful groove. If you prefer something more meditative, 'Don't Hold onto the Clouds' showcases his mastery of ambient textures, while his 'ThruYOU' project remains a landmark in audiovisual collage art.
Ophir Kutiel (Hebrew: אופיר קותיאל; born April 21, 1982), professionally known as Kutiman (Hebrew: קותימן) , is an Israeli musician, composer, producer and animator. He is best known for creating the online music video project, ThruYOU, a self-titled album, and the viral ongoing series "Thru the City" including his "Mix Tel Aviv" piece, which went viral on YouTube.
Shares mysterious, contemplative, soulful (moods); sample based, analog warmth, layered dense (production style)
Shares sample based, analog warmth, layered dense (production style); mysterious, contemplative, restless (moods)
Shares sample based, analog warmth, layered dense (production style); mysterious, contemplative, soulful (moods)
Shares mysterious, contemplative, soulful (moods); sample based, analog warmth, layered dense (production style)
Shares mysterious, contemplative, restless (moods); sample based, analog warmth, layered dense (production style)
Shares mysterious, contemplative, soulful (moods); sample based, analog warmth, layered dense (production style)
Shares mysterious, contemplative, soulful (moods); sample based, analog warmth, layered dense (production style)
Shares mysterious, contemplative, soulful (moods); sample based, analog warmth, layered dense (production style)
Shares mysterious, contemplative, soulful (moods); sample based, analog warmth, layered dense (production style)
Shares sample based, analog warmth, layered dense (production style); mysterious, contemplative, restless (moods)
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