DX5 playing Bronski Beat "Smalltown Boy"

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  • Опубліковано 11 гру 2024

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  • @andrewskayman8449
    @andrewskayman8449 11 місяців тому +15

    Steve personally played this to me at his house in London mid 80s

  • @skyorpid9387
    @skyorpid9387 5 місяців тому +4

    After almost 5 years that i found it , i will always comeback to it to listen again

  • @nebulaecomplex
    @nebulaecomplex 8 років тому +113

    Beautiful synth tribute indeed. RIP Larry Steinbachek :(.

    • @stalepalemale
      @stalepalemale 7 років тому +8

      That is so sad I didn't know he had died

    • @BillAnt
      @BillAnt 6 років тому +2

      Oh wow, actually back in Jan 2017 .. sad

    • @MRS2291132
      @MRS2291132 4 роки тому +1

      Who died ? Is that one playing in the video, or the synthesizer player from Bronski beat ....?

    • @DX5
      @DX5  3 роки тому +9

      Synth player from Bronski Beat, Larry Steinbachek. Also, Unfortunately, Steve Bronski passed away yesterday too :(.
      (Me alive, by now.).

    • @procta2343
      @procta2343 2 роки тому

      @@MRS2291132 That's DX5 in the video playing, The original keyboard player died, or one of them died in 2017, the founder of the band also died back in of 2021 sadly. Only jimmy left now out of the three sadly.

  • @MrRichyDude
    @MrRichyDude 10 років тому +101

    You know you're good when you've got more keyboards than you do hands

    • @thomaswow1
      @thomaswow1 10 років тому +6

      lol. made me laugh.. great comment.!! . and the guys skill is awesome... I reckon his girlfriend is happy..

    • @williamdonnelly895
      @williamdonnelly895 3 роки тому +1

      Very good!
      Hahaha!

  • @steviewonder2049
    @steviewonder2049 11 років тому +49

    why is music so powerfull ?...amazing

    • @SakuraBlue1
      @SakuraBlue1 6 років тому +4

      It's Stevie Wonder! ?

    • @BillAnt
      @BillAnt 6 років тому +5

      I "Wonder" that too... lol

    • @SakuraBlue1
      @SakuraBlue1 6 років тому +2

      😂

  • @gabrielindependiente730
    @gabrielindependiente730 2 роки тому +10

    Amazing , great song !!! Greetings from Argentina 🇦🇷

  • @moogdome2562
    @moogdome2562 6 років тому +11

    Not one Dx7 but 2.. So wonderful. I love it. Very well done. A beautiful haunting sound.The 80's were the best. Thank you for sharing. brilliant.

    • @acasadosom
      @acasadosom 4 роки тому

      Yes !!!
      Awsome !!!
      But the Keybord above is a DX7 II... O have one !!!

  • @shaneb.2464
    @shaneb.2464 10 років тому +17

    It almost sounds like the real thing! I'm genuinely impressed. This actually helped me understand the synth string configuration. Thank you for that.

  • @benrogersdevon
    @benrogersdevon 10 років тому +27

    You are better than many professional musicians.

  • @thomascassidy2724
    @thomascassidy2724 9 років тому +16

    My dad used to have a DX27, and I remember finding a patch on it and thinking 'that must be the one they used on Small Town Boy' and lo and behold you're using it here!

  • @DX5
    @DX5  15 років тому +11

    Extended version of this track starts in a same way.

  • @legueuxgueule3431
    @legueuxgueule3431 Рік тому +1

    this man is a real musician.............great cover !!!!!!!!!!

  • @ingercastro3525
    @ingercastro3525 Рік тому +3

    wow pero qué intro fue esa! maravillosoooooooo

    • @DX5
      @DX5  Рік тому +1

      Muchas gracias.

    • @brandonjimenez9628
      @brandonjimenez9628 Місяць тому

      Es la introducción de la versión extendida “12 inch”. Yo diría que esa versión es aún mejor que la original

  • @leepage4854
    @leepage4854 7 років тому +10

    Lovely spin on an 80's classic. DX7 and PC1 work well together :)

  • @VanlifewithAlan
    @VanlifewithAlan 11 років тому +51

    I think that that is one of the best pieces I have heard played on you tube!

    • @Avery-Kaz
      @Avery-Kaz 7 років тому +1

      Pretty damn awesome!!!

  • @actiongal1O1
    @actiongal1O1 6 років тому +3

    At first i was like 'can he play?.. why's he so slow?' And then HOLY HECK you got into it and i'm freaken IMPRESSED!!!

  • @andresfelipeescamillariver8281
    @andresfelipeescamillariver8281 11 років тому +5

    Brutal !!!!!!! , que interpretacion , from colombia , congratulations DX5

  • @sandramalone9977
    @sandramalone9977 7 років тому

    Absolutely fantastic, just keep expecting someone to start singing. Brilliant, Thank You.

  • @stalepalemale
    @stalepalemale 9 років тому +16

    absolutely fantastic, really enjoyed it

  • @chispi00100abeytintas
    @chispi00100abeytintas 2 місяці тому +1

    Desde hace años sos uno de mis youtubers favoritos, tocas con una gran precisión grandes hits de los 80s y se requiere mucha práctica, ganas y gozarlo ante todo, para mis prácticas de batería son mi gran inspiración saludos ale.

    • @DX5
      @DX5  2 місяці тому

      Gracias Chispi. Un saludo

  • @maryamchijan
    @maryamchijan 14 років тому +3

    Made me GO OFF in my room dancing! YEA!

  • @benrogersdevon
    @benrogersdevon 10 років тому +24

    This is absolutely amazing, respect man.

  • @NormalsOverrated1987
    @NormalsOverrated1987 5 років тому

    Who need 4k video when on 480p this sound like a heaven , you are amazing

    • @DX5
      @DX5  5 років тому +2

      You cannot imagine how many people complaining about my 480p videos years ago ;)

    • @NormalsOverrated1987
      @NormalsOverrated1987 5 років тому

      @@DX5 i can imagine :) , youtube audio compression algorithm was gentle obviously 10 years ago, it maintained quality

  • @stoiandaniel0
    @stoiandaniel0 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing sounds of DX7 and DX7 II !!!

  • @juandenz2008
    @juandenz2008 15 років тому

    Awesome. That was great. I really like to watch these kind of videos from people who are passionate about something and then share their efforts on youtube for other people to enjoy !

  • @swervature
    @swervature Рік тому +2

    Runna way, runna weigh, runna way, runna whey, runna way...

  • @kemalr84
    @kemalr84 2 роки тому +1

    You are a legend. It is quite thr same as original

  • @pacojonesvaior9212
    @pacojonesvaior9212 3 роки тому +1

    Que extended version mas buena maestro… un grande DX5!

    • @DX5
      @DX5  3 роки тому +1

      Gracias, Paco. Fue bastante improvisada y con error incluído al cambiar de sonido en el DX7 IIFD. :) . Me gusta más la última que hice.

  • @kmfdm10392
    @kmfdm10392 15 років тому

    i like the way you play around with the intro - the sign of a true musician

  • @Sabedoria773
    @Sabedoria773 Рік тому +1

    Amazing song!!! Congratulations!!!

  • @LFOVCF
    @LFOVCF 12 років тому

    The DX7 presets were the sound of Bronski Beat, especially that lovely warm brass sound.
    Great job DX5, Nailed another one!

  • @weiserEsel
    @weiserEsel 4 роки тому

    Can't get enough of that jingle.

  • @teoramirez3530
    @teoramirez3530 10 років тому

    Thanks, this is more than amazing boy...Congratulations

  • @mozartsdivertimento
    @mozartsdivertimento 10 років тому +2

    love it! Of course. (And loving everything you do!!!)

  • @moemode
    @moemode 8 років тому +6

    love your videos. some of your stuff is on my phone set as my ring tone and for general listening. respect:)

  • @Christopher_N_1404
    @Christopher_N_1404 9 років тому +18

    Nice Intro, Nice Playing... Respect and thumbs up :-)

  • @82steven82
    @82steven82 14 років тому

    Thanks for this cover :) I really love the sound of Kurzweil in the begining it sound so majestic :)

  • @paulrostron1
    @paulrostron1 10 років тому +1

    Simply amazing!

  • @AstroTricks
    @AstroTricks 6 років тому +1

    Almost 10 years!
    Time flies

  • @sujaylokesh
    @sujaylokesh 5 років тому

    Larry Steinbachek genius R.I.P!
    you got skills, synth strings are amazing...
    I think that that is one of the best pieces I have heard played on you tube!

  • @Appalling68
    @Appalling68 10 років тому +4

    Excellent keyboard skills....wow.

  • @OneRebel1
    @OneRebel1 12 років тому

    Well done, when l saw bronski at brixton academy 1984 this was the warm up tune, we didnt know this would be a huge hit :o)

  • @maryamchijan
    @maryamchijan 14 років тому

    This is Soooo Great! Such a great song and the music and this version like this is addictive! I wanna Loooop it up!

  • @yaguarete79
    @yaguarete79 6 років тому

    Yesss!!! Awesome! Sounds like a tribute to the 80's sound.

  • @granpasgamings
    @granpasgamings 6 років тому

    best cover of this song ever heared

  • @SegundaGuerraMundialES
    @SegundaGuerraMundialES 16 років тому +1

    A-S-T-O-N-I-S-H-I-N-G. Keep on with such a marvellous work! Greetings from Spain

  • @SynthHappens
    @SynthHappens 12 років тому

    from some synth dudes to another synth dude.
    we have a lot of respect for you man. Great cover! we did a cover a while back of Auterchre's eggshell. this is right up there!
    nice job DX!

  • @pjsg71
    @pjsg71 14 років тому

    Your timing is perfect. Great Job man. Im dancing with your tunes... believe me!!! ;-)

  • @thefaceman457
    @thefaceman457 6 років тому +1

    wish i was only 1% musically minded, love to be able to do that, was excellent clean and clear crisp

  • @masterbrubbel
    @masterbrubbel 15 років тому

    really enjoying your covers and videos.

  • @sonuvabix
    @sonuvabix 15 років тому

    That is the coolest snare I have ever heard.

  • @AlisonBryen
    @AlisonBryen 8 років тому +1

    This is immense...I hope I become as good at playing the keyboard one day!

  • @TheNightBandit1
    @TheNightBandit1 6 років тому +1

    Awesome..

  • @rayredding72
    @rayredding72 14 років тому +1

    Ah the DX7. For those accurate Michael W. Smith covers! I had one and a Korg DW-8000. I could barely play but the helicopter sound was worth it. "Run away, run away, run away"

  • @FelixIsMyName
    @FelixIsMyName 14 років тому

    A friend showed me one of your uploads and I've been hooked since. Brilliant covers :)

  • @1968davidcassin
    @1968davidcassin 13 років тому

    again brilliant great talent

  • @KOSmusicovers
    @KOSmusicovers 6 років тому

    GREAT, GREAT COVER!!! Very good!
    80s FOREVER!!!

  • @DX5
    @DX5  15 років тому +3

    The snare comes from my own drum sample library. Typical 80's snare :).
    I sequence drums with Reason's Redrum, where I take the kick and hi hat.

  • @erniboy123
    @erniboy123 14 років тому

    your videos are unbelievable! So realistic. Great talent. Keep up your excellent work!

  • @peterdome2847
    @peterdome2847 12 років тому

    Brilliant !. You play all my fav songs. I have learned so much fro watching you play in your vids. One thing is, you make it look so easy, but I know how difficult it must be. Your a inspiration to me. Love to see your classic synths. Like them better than software. I could almost hear the falsetto vocals while you played. wish I could play as good as you. Keep up the great work. love your vid's. Thanx for sharing. LOL.

  • @Ace2548
    @Ace2548 13 років тому

    Amazing job. This is an all time great song and you nailed it! Rock on!

  • @danielbrasiliano340
    @danielbrasiliano340 Рік тому +1

    Simplesmente Perfeito

    • @DX5
      @DX5  Рік тому

      Obrigado, máis Cheque o novo cover: ua-cam.com/video/3NjWeYHJ4n8/v-deo.html

  • @giotronic
    @giotronic 15 років тому

    BRILLIANT!

  • @Vincentrohr
    @Vincentrohr 14 років тому +1

    that rhodes sound on the kurzweil is amazing!

  • @tommytommytommytommyrobins496
    @tommytommytommytommyrobins496 Рік тому +3

    Very good, well done👍

  • @hightower196X
    @hightower196X 5 років тому

    Good example that‘s not only the singer‘s voice that makes the feel (and Jimmy is a great if not the greatest male female soul voice singer in the world) ... amazing melody writing and cool interpretation and play

  • @RandomnessTube.
    @RandomnessTube. 14 років тому

    BEST TRACK OF THE 80'S

  • @iceman3131ful
    @iceman3131ful 7 років тому

    Un groupe À toi tout seul !!
    Bravo 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  • @Smiley01987
    @Smiley01987 10 років тому +10

    Nice vintage keyboards :-)

  • @goonknox
    @goonknox 3 роки тому +1

    So good

  • @mansoncherlover
    @mansoncherlover 15 років тому

    this was so awesome!!!! you did great

  • @crnogor
    @crnogor 8 років тому

    I don't know what make a grove bass throw seq. but , nothing more , except DX7 I (harp) cant offer that deep , fat vintage POLY sound ! Song cover is great !

  • @andystyper
    @andystyper 13 років тому

    really love this song and you make my day with your interpretation of this great song well done.

  • @lostthe80s
    @lostthe80s 15 років тому

    poster - good job indeed - love this song and you can give it justice - I wish I had your talant

  • @Kirk5elli2
    @Kirk5elli2 13 років тому

    My eyes on you.With your great work......

  • @shilack2
    @shilack2 15 років тому

    That was sweet...nice job...some of you guys/gals out there are so talented. I love music but suck at it so bad. Thanks for the video.

  • @Moist_Plinth
    @Moist_Plinth 6 років тому +1

    Beautiful ♥️

  • @mikeopcgate7
    @mikeopcgate7 11 років тому

    Man write this to cd.. Or MP3 to have it loud in my opc for a night drive..you are awesome dude!greetings from Greece!

  • @pschin73
    @pschin73 9 років тому +6

    Very Good. Greetings from Czech Republic..

  • @george6111
    @george6111 16 років тому

    My hats off to you .Excelent work ;)

  • @justanotherengine
    @justanotherengine 11 років тому +6

    That looks HARD to play !

    • @Frewster
      @Frewster 5 років тому +1

      The main Melody is actually pretty simple, but I still can't do chords on keyboard/piano so the Melody is the only part I got lol

  • @vanhalter
    @vanhalter 15 років тому

    Another great performance... Bravo!

  • @pablo2627
    @pablo2627 15 років тому

    AMAZING !!!! Gretings from Chile !!!

  • @MrMajor7777
    @MrMajor7777 10 років тому

    immortal music! well done man

  • @CindyVortex1408
    @CindyVortex1408 15 років тому

    O such great work! Youre so talented!

  • @ShainaKarasik
    @ShainaKarasik 11 років тому

    Great work job on that awesome intro! My boy friend's fav bronski beat song!

  • @GropytownRulez
    @GropytownRulez 14 років тому

    great song great played 5*

  • @lotos2223
    @lotos2223 6 років тому +3

    С добрым утром вас.
    Музыка просто супер и очень красивая.
    Классная компазиция.
    Спасибо вам огромное.
    Удачи и успехов вам.

    • @DX5
      @DX5  6 років тому +2

      Спасибо

  • @mooncrafter9977
    @mooncrafter9977 2 роки тому +2

    Ich vermisse die Zeit 2009 😭

  • @Skorpyon_kng
    @Skorpyon_kng 6 років тому

    Dude I love you stuff man. Id love to learn. I play the piano and love the 80s and thought about doing something like this. I'm inspired. Keep it up dude. Thanks for posting!

  • @tanglings
    @tanglings 16 років тому

    Excellent!

  • @PaulTymond
    @PaulTymond 11 років тому

    Another great track.

  • @ProduccionesRender
    @ProduccionesRender 3 роки тому +1

    That Kurzweil sounds really good!!!!

  • @Asaraziel
    @Asaraziel 15 років тому

    Wunderbar! Du hast wirklich Talent - ich liebe deine Versionen von den Liedern!

  • @zurgby
    @zurgby 7 років тому

    Grande ||| Great !!!!
    Wonderfull !! Maravilhoso !!!
    congratulations ! Parabens !!!

  • @leonardogoncalves4619
    @leonardogoncalves4619 8 років тому

    amazing, perfect, congratulations

  • @LuminalPulse10
    @LuminalPulse10 12 років тому

    this is the best cover l hear ! good job

  • @4057TUNING
    @4057TUNING 12 років тому

    king

  • @djdudra
    @djdudra 16 років тому

    Excellent man !!!