Name: Open
Brand: Kutiman

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Bonus disc: No

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SYL019CD

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Extended format: No

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-10-14

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

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Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5056032365254

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

SYL019LP

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5056032365261

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Kutiman

Genre GB

Funk / Soul

Label GB

Siyal Music

Kutiman (Ophir Kutiel; born 1982) is a multi-talented artist from Tel Aviv. He is an animator, musician, composer, producer, and video editor. With his diverse skill set and passion for creativity, Kutiman has made a significant impact in the music industry.
As a musician, *Kutiman* plays keyboards, drums, bass, and guitar. His ability to effortlessly switch between instruments allows him to create unique sounds and experiment with different genres. His compositions are known for their captivating melodies and intricate arrangements.
In addition to his musical talents, *Kutiman* is also an accomplished animator and video editor. He combines visual elements with his music to create stunning audiovisual experiences that captivate audiences worldwide.

Siyal Music is a vinyl and digital record label that showcases the incredible talent of *Kutiman* and other artists. With a focus on delivering high-quality music, Siyal Music offers a diverse range of genres and styles to cater to every listener's taste.
Founded by *Kutiman*, an acclaimed musician and producer known for his unique approach to creating music, Siyal Music has quickly gained recognition in the industry. The label's commitment to innovation and creativity sets it apart from others, making it a go-to destination for music enthusiasts.
Whether you're a fan of electronic beats, jazz melodies, or soulful tunes, Siyal Music has something for everyone. Explore their impressive catalog of releases available in both vinyl and digital formats, and immerse yourself in the captivating sounds brought to you by *Kutiman* and other talented artists signed with the label.

Open is the sixth studio album from acclaimed composer, producer, filmmaker and multi-instrumentalist, Kutiman. It is an addictive and irresistible twelve-track trip taking in elements of classic soul, Middle Eastern psychedelia, Afrobeat, Thai funk, jazz fusion, cosmic library soundscapes and more.

The uptempo “Vanishing Point” opens proceedings, recalling both Abstract Orchestra’s 2017 Dilla tribute and the lounge OST/library music flips of Tosca and DJ Vadim fame. 

My Everything introduces prominent guest and frequent Kutiman collaborator, Dekel, whose soul-pop vocals coupled with jangly acoustic guitar riffs tip to contemporary indie artists such as Michael Kiwanuka and SAULT. “A Day Off passes through” Anatolian psych and Khruangbin-esque Thai funk whilst the afrobeat/jazz fusion “Confetti” pays tribute to Kutiman’s other namesake, Fela Kuti. 

Dekel rejoins for the beatdown, lilting dub-soul “Believe In You” with hints of Lord Echo and the sun-inflected New Zealand dub-soul sound. The Tuareg-leaning guitar lines on “Canoe” travel across the Saharan desert easterly towards Sudan and Ethiopia by the end, whilst meditative and Coltrane-adjacent album closer “Ripples” provides a final moment of reflection from a truly global excursion of soundscapes.