In this remix, Flabaire interprets the original's "flagship" status through the lens of early US deep-house. By stripping back some of the original's more modern French flourishes, he taps into the "Can You Feel It" ethos—a sound characterized by:
: Synthesizer pads that swell and recede, mimicking human breathing and biorhythms. Musical Structure and Vibe In this remix, Flabaire interprets the original's "flagship"
The subtitle "Nod to Mr Fingers" is a direct reference to , the Chicago house pioneer who operated under the alias Mr. Fingers . Heard is widely credited with inventing "deep house" by infusing electronic rhythms with humanistic warmth, jazzy improvisation, and soul-stirring basslines. Fingers
The remix of by Flabaire, titled "Flabaire's Nod to Mr Fingers Remix," is a masterful exercise in sonic homage. Released in 2021 as part of the Paradis Artificiels Remixes EP, it celebrates the one-year anniversary of Tour-Maubourg’s debut album by bridging the gap between modern French jazz-house and the foundations of deep house music. A Legacy Reimagined Released in 2021 as part of the Paradis
: Represented by the Pont Neuf Records roster and the sophisticated production of the Paris scene.
: The foundational blueprints of Larry Heard that prioritize "emotion and groove" over high-intensity club energy. Critical Resonance
While Tour-Maubourg's original "Ode To Love" is a lush, jazz-inflected track, Flabaire’s remix introduces a "twist worthy of Larry Heard". The result is a song that listeners describe as a "jazzy beat" that is both "relaxing" and "harmonic".