-----------------------------------     Return to our Kōwhai     ----------------------------------
                       ~ - in memory of Aaron Tokana & Albert Hoffman - ~

“The whakapapa of our environment should enter our consciousness more fully to counterbalance the nonsensical technological developments in order to enable us to 'Return to our Kōwhai' to nature where we belong."       

 - adapted: from Albert Hoffman's 100th birthday speech.
- guidance: a Kāti Māmoe Kaumatua connected with the old ways 
- source: Michael Pollan's biography "How to change your mind. The New Science of Psychedelics"
- gifted: by Mani Penman on fathers day 2018. (thank you Mani - you are a jewel from heaven)

“Some will come to look for gold - lost their hearts before they’re old. Those who know to keep it strong live elsewhere to see the dawn”.

- Another Andrew & Dave Collaboration.

"Coming alive tonight in the city" - written by Aaron Tokana with Andrew and sung by Dave at JD's warehouse Outautahi/Christchurch 2018.

This video was filmed, edited and produced by Mark Russel with Andrew, Dave & Whirimako Black on a roadie from Christchurch to the bands Hapuku Creative retreat studio in Kaikoura on Aug 1st 2021 and on the road Aug 2nd to the bands new Whakatu studio.

Special thanks to:
Haza Bretherton: Foundation mix and arrangement.
Tiki Taane: for tightening the connections.
Scotty Taitoko: Bone arrangements and performance.
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Return to our Kōwhai feat. Whirimako Black VIDEO MIX

STREAM / BUY HERE https://lnk.to/guili 

First Word Records is pleased to welcome back Souleance with a brand new single for Summer 2022! 'GUILI GUILI' is a double AA side 7" single, with an additional remix by Art Of Tones on the digital version.

French slang for "tickle", 'GUILI' is an epic disco-funk piece inspired by the likes of Azymuth, Herbie Hancock and Marcos Valle, but incorporated with Souleance's trademark sounds of fuzzy bass-heavy electronica, synths and samples, giving the track a fresh contemporary twist. Meanwhile, the (digital only) Art Of Tones mix ramps up the disco elements heavily, incorporating some vocals, strings and horn stabs to create some sure fire heat for the summertime. 

The flipside 'TORO' is amuch more tweaked-out, synth-heavy bomb, influenced by artists such as Prince, Parliament and French electronic club music. All tracks mark the evolution of the duo into a full live band, whilst remaining true to their sonic mission of producing music crafted especially for the dancefloor.

The band have been performing live at various festivals and venues across Europe, with upcoming appearances scheduled at the Pura Vida Festival, Greece in August and Jazz à Vienne in July.

This two-track vinyl 7" / three-track digi-single is released on First Word Records, worldwide on May 27th 2022. 

Another essential one for your record bags.

Credits:
Bass guitar, synths and programming by Fulgeance
Scratches and programming by Soulist
Wurlitzer, Moog, ASM Hydra synth & Roland Juno 60 by Vincent Choquet.
Mastered by DJ VAS

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