Femi Kuti - Live at the Shrine [Deluxe Edition DVD + Live CD]
by Raphael Frydman
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DVD Cover Information
Actor: Femi KutiDirector: Raphael Frydman
Brand: Universal Studios
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.66:1
Running Time: 133 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2005-06-28
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Palm Pictures / Umvd
Product features:
- FEMI KUTI (DVD MOVIE)
Movie Reviews of Femi Kuti - Live at the Shrine [Deluxe Edition DVD + Live CD]
Movie Review: Femi's Best Work to Date- Beautifully Rendered!
Summary: 5 Stars
Proponents of Afrobeat, your holy grail has been forged! Seek & purchase this gem without hesitation. Femi himself hails "Live at the Shrine" to be his most cherished project because it reflects the reality of his music, his life, and of the Nigerian people.
"Live at the Shrine" contains a blistering live set interspersed with documentary footage of the Afrika Shrine (a nightclub, daytime hang-out, Femi's house, and spiritual & political center). Via the documentary we visit backstage with Femi's band & entourage, Lagos street life, and even Femi's inner sanctum (his on-site living quarters). We hear from Femi's sister (Yeni) and aunt (Fela's sister Dolupo), and see Femi interacting playfully with his wife. Like his father, Femi has created a community around his venue- and his disciples idolize him as a prophet & guardian- it is quite heartening to witness.
This concert (70 min) & interspersed documentary was filmed in Lagos during three shows on Femi's weekly "Sunday Jumps". All songs are strong, and all were chosen for performance/inclusion by his audience via democratic vote! Most songs are recorded uninterrupted and in their entirety. The quality of the video & sound is impeccable, though audio choices are limited to PCM 2.0 or AC3 2.0 only. It is equally amazing that such quality was achieved on a remote recording, and that the footage made it out of Nigeria (especially considering many of the songs denounce the abuses of the corrupt government). The band's sound is clear & well-balanced (amazing considering they are 20 strong!). Raphaël Frydman's cinematic sensibilities are quite pleasing, sensitive, and well edited. Frydman often employs split screen (like Woodstock) to great effect. DVD has optional subtitles in English, French, and Spanish (helpful in understanding Nigerian pidgin). The navigation screens are clear, attractive and efficient. Bonus footage includes more Femi interviews, a video for Shotan, and live uninterrupted footage of Yeparipa & Water no get Enemy.
OluFemi has matured greatly in the three years since his last offering. The music on this DVD (same on the "Africa Shrine" CD) is simply stunning- his best writing & performance to date. "Live at the Shrine" demonstrates Femi's return to pure, rootsy, powerful Afrobeat. This is unwesternized music for the hometown crowd! The songs have a groovy lope- absent is Femi's old tendency to rush his songs live. His 20+ member band is top-notch, infusing this recording with their own unique facets (ex. his jazz-influenced guitarist adds a lovely dimension).
Songs include: Dem Bobo , Oyimbo , I Wanna be Free , If Dem Want to Hear, Eho , "1, 2, 3, 4", Yeparipa , Can't Buy Me , Bring Me the Man Now , '97 , Shotan , and
Water No Get Enemy.
"Live at the Shrine" is a masterpiece!
Summary of Femi Kuti - Live at the Shrine [Deluxe Edition DVD + Live CD]
An unprecedented collection by Afrobeat legend Femi Kuti, Live At The Shrine includes both a concert film/DVD documentary and a live concert CD, singularly conveying the beauty and joy of Afrobeat music ? a combustible cocktail fusing jazz, funk, and traditional African music ? while also communicating it?s fascinating roots and politics which began with Femi?s father Fela Kuti, the creator and godfather of Afrobeat.
Live At The Shrine takes place in the Kuti family?s hometown of Lagos at the Africa Shrine, where every Sunday Femi plays to a packed house of revelers. With music as his weapon of choice and the Africa Shrine a temple of protest song, Femi continues his father?s fight, railing against the corrupt Nigerian government and staunchly defending PanAfricanism. Capturing this experience through interviews, street scenes, and the music itself, Live At The Shrine captures the spirit, passion, and hope, of a man and a people who are fighting.
DVD
87 minute feature
Plus 46 minutes of bonus footage
Exclusive Femi Kuti interviews
Bonus live performances of "Water No Get Enemy" and "Yeparipa"
"Shotan" music video
CD Tracklist
1. Intro 0:45
2. Dem bobo 7:11
3. Oyimbo 4:15
4. I wanna be free 3:59
5. If them want to hear 7:35
6. Eho 4:45
7. 1, 2, 3, 4 4:23
8. Yeparipa 4:10
9. Can?t buy me 5:37
10. Bring me the man now 6:17
11. ?97 6:36
12. Intro Shotan 1:13
13. Shotan 6:07
14. Water no get enemy 5:06
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