Fela Kuti - Confusion

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  • Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
  • Confusion (1974) Fela Kuti
    From the LP Confusion (CD release 2012)
    Subscribe ► bit.ly/1XsVy99 & Everybody say "Yeah Yeah"
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    This video is part of a series of songs being posted on Fela's official RUclips channel ( / fela ) each featuring, alongside the music, an informative commentary by Afrobeat Historian, Chris May.
    The entire catalogue, released on Kntting Factory Records, is available on the Fela website (fela.net/), along with documentaries and recorded concerts, CDs and vinyl, tee shirts, posters and many other items.

Комментарии • 68

  • @kwabenaasante-ntiamoah9517
    @kwabenaasante-ntiamoah9517 4 года назад +15

    Tony Allen on drums.....the genius is left us...RIP

  • @larsgranstrom8648
    @larsgranstrom8648 6 лет назад +62

    This is an absolute masterpiece of the 20th century

    • @warrendoris9669
      @warrendoris9669 3 года назад +4

      You speak the truth.

    • @charlesficheriii1478
      @charlesficheriii1478 3 года назад +1

      Shalom Greetings! It echoes in all directions of my hotel room! Thank you Fela Ransome Kuti!

  • @carlosleonarteaga6550
    @carlosleonarteaga6550 3 года назад +11

    Fela, the father of Afrobeat!!! I was privileged to assist to a concert of his son in Accra, 2008. Rest in peace master.

  • @WallRedd
    @WallRedd 2 года назад +8

    Whenever I listen to Fela, I always discover an instrument I didn't hear and I follow it to the end. This guy was SENT here to lay the foundation of what we call Afrobeats today. God bless him

  • @DalyanHelmut
    @DalyanHelmut 4 года назад +41

    Lucky enough to have gone to ''The Republic'' on the Ikorodu Road, met Fela several times and his open air performance were beyond memorable.

  • @juanestadian8471
    @juanestadian8471 3 года назад +14

    This tune is the absolute height of Afro Futurism without including a single synth

  • @Syllogyzym
    @Syllogyzym 4 года назад +18

    Drum in paradise, Tony Allen.

  • @protopoe
    @protopoe 7 лет назад +38

    This was my first Fela album and it changed my life. Yeah yeah!

    • @4ba88f5
      @4ba88f5 4 года назад

      Ditto! Packaged with "Gentleman."

  • @JourneyingwithSanj
    @JourneyingwithSanj 5 лет назад +17

    The instrumentation at the beginning and keyboard especially are reminiscent of a child playing around so freely, teasing and almost flying. I don't understand how he makes the instruments come alive in such a way that comprises, dignity, freedom, spontaneity, authenticity and happiness etc, just pure bliss 💝

  • @conradsunkiojack2538
    @conradsunkiojack2538 4 года назад +11

    Pulsating rhythm + Effusively thick percussion = great beat!

  • @ettoremordini3593
    @ettoremordini3593 4 года назад +29

    Ciao Tony! That beat switch at 6:33 is one of the seven wonders of the world. Grazie

  • @williamphiri8215
    @williamphiri8215 Год назад +4

    This is not only fela's best song but the best song every recorded the intro is a masterpiece and how the song hits its climax to the chorus...... And the drums 💯.... The horns I mean the whole thing... How did he even come up with this....?? It's crazy this is mid 70s ❤️❤️❤️🇿🇲🇿🇲

  • @seed2smoke
    @seed2smoke 3 года назад +9

    This is the best song of all time!!!

  • @michaelokolochidi8845
    @michaelokolochidi8845 3 года назад +8

    Confusion no doubt remains one fine
    musical illustration of what it takes to loose grip.Fela with this here proves to be a master in musical display of ill- norms & societal ills.Bless him!!!

  • @MuzikJunky
    @MuzikJunky 3 года назад +22

    He draws the music from outer space, brings it down to earth, and infuses it with a groove! Peace.

  • @Fadimatoudiallo01
    @Fadimatoudiallo01 3 года назад +5

    en 1974 je vivais dans le nord-Cameroun cette musique me rappelle des souvenirs

  • @emmanuelvana8827
    @emmanuelvana8827 3 года назад +6

    Timeless masterpiece from the master of Afro beats music, Fela Ransom Kuti.

  • @aarondixon7
    @aarondixon7 3 года назад +11

    THERE'S nothing More I can say that hasn't already been said in this comment section..love all y'all!!!

  • @kazimadedigba4522
    @kazimadedigba4522 4 года назад +8

    There's this feeling this song gives me, makes me remember those days as a kid damnn. Good ol days

  • @piefunk98
    @piefunk98 6 лет назад +11

    The first part of the album makes me think of real confusion! Stunning.

  • @osazuwaogbeide1540
    @osazuwaogbeide1540 6 лет назад +16

    First time hearing this song and the sound is legendary

  • @StooGP
    @StooGP 4 года назад +5

    This is where it all crystalizes for everyone involved, the true paramount sonic jewel of an already diamond shining dazzling discography that if anything is more urgent than ever in the 21st Century.

  • @ogheneroezaza2175
    @ogheneroezaza2175 Год назад +2

    Fela Kuti the maestro. This is so marvelous.

  • @DouglasF68
    @DouglasF68 3 года назад +2

    Femi and son carrying in the tradition. 1 love.

  • @cletusnze4171
    @cletusnze4171 3 года назад +8

    An absolute musical genius!

  • @tundealawal4398
    @tundealawal4398 3 года назад +5

    Tony Allen, rest in peace o.

  • @tajudeenbanjoko3418
    @tajudeenbanjoko3418 8 лет назад +19

    God bless you guys for bringing memories to me expecially. it reminds me of my youth when we use to go to Fela in Rabiatu Thompson in Surulere for sunday jump. Fela use to come late to shrine as a result of traffic at Ojuelegba. Fela wrote this music to justify the traffic condition in the area and in Lagos in general.

    • @felakuti
      @felakuti  8 лет назад +1

      Hiya Tajudeen, thank you for your story with you and seeing Fela. I'm glad you got to see and hear Fela in person.
      We would love you to continue the Fela Express on this channel by subscribing here ► bit.ly/1XsVy99 Take care and everybody say "Yeah Yeah" (y)

  • @conradsunkiojack2538
    @conradsunkiojack2538 3 года назад +5

    Goddamn funky, thick, percussive african soul composition by the master exponent of afrobeat. The extraordinary rhythm section effusively anchored by the bass player, drummer the deceased great Tony Allen, and of course the exceptionally talented guitarist, controls your restless feet. Fela himself rounds this up on Alto Sax 🎷 and electric piano. All you need do is shake. That's all👍👏

  • @ConcreteJungle95
    @ConcreteJungle95 6 лет назад +12

    That introduction though

  • @olumayorwa
    @olumayorwa 3 года назад +33

    The 13 people who disliked this song are probably confused

  • @Jokkkkke
    @Jokkkkke 4 года назад +10

    I know some people might find this weird to say but I think this song could legitimately cure some people’s racism

    • @Rainbow_Quartz
      @Rainbow_Quartz 4 года назад +5

      I feel racially liberated listening to Fela Kuti and Bob Marley as a white man, not that I was racist to beginning, but I now have a deep love for black people.

    • @bgockel
      @bgockel 3 года назад +2

      Racism needs strong strong medicine.

  • @odunayooyebade7797
    @odunayooyebade7797 5 лет назад +4

    Amazing !!!

  • @briansmith2163
    @briansmith2163 5 месяцев назад

    I had never heard this one. Thanks !

  • @peternwosu4422
    @peternwosu4422 2 месяца назад

    To me Tony Allen’s greatest work.

  • @beaudazzle449
    @beaudazzle449 4 года назад +5

    RIP Tony Allen

  • @oldschoolsang93
    @oldschoolsang93 4 года назад +3

    Masterpiece it's a duty to know this artist fela and tony

  • @beydoundennis3849
    @beydoundennis3849 3 года назад +3

    OGA mi!

  • @sylvanusnyan2669
    @sylvanusnyan2669 Год назад

    What an INTRO, our so called modern day musicians should take note

  • @tymstewart
    @tymstewart 6 лет назад +2

    Yeah! Yeah! Thank you for these great videos!

  • @ADAJ3KINGANGEL
    @ADAJ3KINGANGEL 5 лет назад +13

    You go get PHD for driving for Lagos traffic ooh!

  • @carter_bb
    @carter_bb Месяц назад +1

    Here because of David Ndii

  • @BernardRangel
    @BernardRangel 3 года назад +2

    Wow

  • @bernaddarko4778
    @bernaddarko4778 4 года назад +1

    The great man

    • @odisappah9044
      @odisappah9044 3 года назад

      Fela was a giant in the music scene l hope he makes it to the hall of fame

  • @emmanuelmagbotiade2939
    @emmanuelmagbotiade2939 4 года назад +3

    Le nouveau testament

  • @DDJORD
    @DDJORD 3 года назад +4

    nah bruh Tony Allen went dumb on the drums on this one.

  • @LYSERGICFUNK
    @LYSERGICFUNK 5 лет назад +5

    What a lysergic intro!

  • @sabetbynenik9373
    @sabetbynenik9373 Месяц назад

    Ndiidnot understand

  • @bratfett
    @bratfett 8 лет назад +2

    .....