Ludovic Navarre, performing as St Germain, named himself after the Count of St. Germain , a mysterious 18th-century figure rumored to be immortal.
The track is defined by its hypnotic, driving beat and a soaring flute solo that feels both ancient and futuristic. So Flute
Unlike many electronic tracks that use short samples, "So Flute" allows the musicians—percussionists, keyboardists, and the flutist—to "jam" over the electronic loops, creating a bridge between live performance and studio production. 🎼 Key Credits Contributor Producer/Composer St Germain (Ludovic Navarre) Flute & Saxophone Édouard Labor Percussion Edmundo Carneiro Talking Drum Idrissa Diop Keyboard Alexandre Destrez Ludovic Navarre, performing as St Germain, named himself
The iconic, breathy flute performance belongs to Édouard Labor , who also contributed saxophone to the album. Unlike many electronic tracks that use short samples,
The song is a landmark of the acid jazz and nu-jazz movements, released in 2000 by the French producer St Germain (Ludovic Navarre) as part of his multi-platinum album Tourist .