Ludovic Navarre, performing as St Germain, named himself after the Count of St. Germain , a mysterious 18th-century figure rumored to be immortal.
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 . So Flute
The "story" behind the track is one of blending two worlds: the late-night pulse of and the improvisational soul of live jazz . 🎹 The Creation of "So Flute" Ludovic Navarre, performing as St Germain, named himself
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 The "story" behind the track is one of
"So Flute" became an anthem for the "café-del-mar" era of the early 2000s, often heard in high-end boutiques and chill-out lounges.
One famous fan story involves a director applying to the USC Film School . He created a "Toy Story" inspired stop-motion video where his desk lamp and a Darth Maul bank "danced" to the syncopated rhythm of "So Flute." The video was so effective he was accepted into the program.