my thoughts exactly.. if he's so into it.. why take the time? he already explains why in the beginning of the vide.. why the need for an audience? saying one thing, and really still has the need for attention deep down.
I never really categorized your old stuff as 'dance' music, and I don't remember you ever making anything with a '4 on the floor' beat, correct me if I'm wrong. Your electro fused with jazz in the 80's, has been one of my biggest musical inspirations, ever. Either way, you're a legend, cheers
Well back in the day, (the 80s), it wasn’t really categorised as dance music, more Soul, Funk, Electro. But Paul’s early stuff First Light then solo is pure brilliance!!!!🥇🥇🥇🥇
Rain Forest was one of the first dance tracks that really got me. As I child, I remember being amazed how a vocal-less song could be that groovy and catchy. Been a fan since.
I get what you're saying Mr. Hardcastle but......you made what is difficult for others look so incredibly easy 😅 like I can't imagine other dance producers being able to produce a solid beat in less than 5 minutes!
I'm not a music maker, conductor, or composer, but that doesn't seem or sound boring or dull AT ALL!! You don't appear bored either. It sounds really good to ME.
This is what happens as we get older. Stuff can just become less fun and when something stops being fun, that's when you move on to something different.
Paul, Dance music came a long way since that 90's style you're playing 😆.. not all dance music is simpleton music. You prob only heard bad dance music. Good Dance tends to be more underground/less known.
I agree with you, Mr. Hardcastle...one of my classmates introduced me to your music a while back and I've been hooked ever since...when I hear Helen Rogers, Maxine Hardcastle, and Becki Biggins...I go crazy(not literally)...they just get me hyped, thanks to my classmates Anthony Cogman and Yossarian Jackson🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤
Hi Paul, I’m a huge fan of yours. I’m 51 and one of those who listens to progressive house music daily. For me, the 4 on the floor is just to keep it driving. Personally, I pay more attention to all the other intricacies of those tracks…the different patterns of the bassline, synth stabs, one off sound effects placed in strategic positions within the track as well as their position in space, and how all those elements coalesce, not to mention the elements that cause tension and release. It’s exciting for me. BUT…there’s always room for other genres. Thank you for all the years of great music you’ve shared with us!
10 years !!! You are a late starter anyway Welcome to Hardcastles World The one thing is you have a great back catalogue to work through all the way.back to '84
Yes Paul! As someone who taught himself how to manually cut up old classic funk breaks in his teens, I TOTALLY get where you're coming from. Thankfully Steph and Jimi are still promoting your work in 2024
I started out during my teen years listening to you. King Tut And Rainforest Then discovered your album's before them Now I am hooked on all of your music 😊❤❤❤
Good Video. You Make Good Music Paul Hardcastle. You Are One Of My Favorite Smooth Jazz Artists Of All Time. It Sounds So Good What You Do In Music I Can't Get Enough Of It. You Will Always Be A Legend In Music. Thank You Paul
OK For those of you who doubt I can't do this sort of music in my sleep. check out this album I did for Pacha a while back ua-cam.com/video/mJyw8rLSWfY/v-deo.html
You truly are an artist who can expand your talents to other styles of music, and not simply be pigeonholed into one format. LOVE your creativity, Paul! Create whatever you want, just don’t stop creating ❤️ Greetings from Fort Lauderdale 🌴☀️👋🏻😁
As a youth Paul music featured heavy in our breakdance routines rainforest in particular still beautiful today thanks for the inspiration of an 80s kid
I have to agree with paul on this as I'm very much the old old old school! I really appreciated the sound from mid seventies as a teenager, then into to 80s where music started to change as did my enthusiasm. I'm just glad I had that precious time with such great music but have always been a huge follower of Paul's work as, well he is the master of chill, smooth what ever you to call it. Me I just enjoy a relaxing to the masters music.
Paul, even your cynical doodling sounds amazing. As a kid I always tried to imitate your style by recording bits and bobs off the radio and trying to mix it on my crap boom box into some sort of track. I never understood how the 'magic' worked but had a lot of fun trying it.
Sir Paul-PURE MUSICAL GENIUS, AND A VERY RARE GIFT THAT FEW POSSESS! The POWER OF A CREATIVE MIND will add VALUE AND APPRECIATION TO LIFE, and that's exactly what you do! I can't wait to hear what HARDCASTLE X sounds like! Paul
The thing about one of your most famous tracks is that it was also somewhat a history lesson about the Vietnam war for many on the dance floor. That was genius
Hello Sir, i was born in 1987 and found to your Music in my early 20's and i just wanna say that i was blown away in a positive way! Much Respect from Berlin, Germany.......
PH Is a genius! I'm so thankful to be here when it was released and thankful to still be here now! Thanks PH! I've been in music for years because of you and others! Salute!!!!! Giving your flowers now!
Danggit, Paul, I was hoping you would make one more funk album, not necessarily dance music. I'm one of those who have asked you a few times on your Facebook page, hah hah. I love funk, my favorite genre, but I also do love smooth jazz and you were one of the first artists I heard in that genre.
In 2004 a friend made me a copy of Paul Hardcastle The jazz masters and I fell in love with your music,later when I got more into iTunes I purchased more albums,Paul’s music is jazzy but different it has something soothing and deep about it,I like jazz with other musicians but I love Paul’s music to relax en enjoy ,thank you and keep your creative soul going to what ever inspires you these days !
Huge respect Paul of course..But as soon as someone mentions the 4 on the floor beat as being boring, in my opinion, lose all credibility. "Dance music" is not a genre is it. What you created here I would class as cheesy house music, EDM almost but it's bland and has no substance to it. Lots of genres use the 4/4 but are completely different in overall sound. For example, Trance, PsyTrance, Techno, House, Hardcore, Happy Hardcore etc etc... I appreciate your opinion but those genres I have mentioned would come under the Dance Music Tag but genres such as Techno, Drumcode or Detroit etc are still innovating IMO. Still, you're still a legend Paul so big respect :)
You find it dull, guess what Paul, I'm afraid of breaking something now. Got to old, can't dance like I use to. But you keep making that awesome music I can relax with. Love you much.
I wonder how many will remember going to TapeStop, Bluebird or Jiffs record shops, and then Lee Valley Market on Sunday Mornings for the latest releases on the way home from work. My favourite First Light Track (And I have them all still on vinyl 12'') was 'Right or Wrong! ' Thank you for being a massive part of that era Paul! Gimme the 80's back ANYTIME!
Your improvised track here is far better than most of the modern trash on UA-cam. Thank God for the Prodigy as well. The worst crime is now when classic trance tracks are ripped off and get some whiny castrated male singing some dire autotuned lyrics over, or worse some crap wannabee rapper... Such utter talentless garbage. I grew up through the innovative decades of House music and its wide array of offshoot sub-genres and the state of mainstream music now horrifies me.
Hi Paul, your music is amazing you really don't have to change, play and create what you like, it's a great pleasure to listen to your wonderful music❤🎼❤🎼❤🎼❤🎼❤
It was very similar to the songs produced in the 90s for the Sega Genesis, such as those from the game Street of Rage... 😂😯 Regardless of anything, Paul Hardcastle remains a musical genius... Composing a song instantly is for few! House Music great!
Thank you for sharing your behind the scenes. Your always moving forward in your style of music. Keeping the next Generation of music fresh sound and easy to listen to. Bassically getting hypnotized to your music
Can u post the culmination of the why u don't make dance music any more clip! Just 4 us oldies that always had u in their hearts back then! still got it...... Thanks 4 sharing your thoughts
hello Paul it would be good if you could share with us your fans like me i have been following you since the 85s with what instruments you compose and show us your home studio and especially your favorite synth Thank you for your answer!!
Been there, done it, and moved on (Mic drop). The sound of the backstage door closes and echoes as it shuts, the light wipes away. Yes, You are alone...
when I was a kid (14 ) I was Paul hard castle crazy lol I sent my mum down to virgin records while I was at school ( I couldn't concentrate that day) I sent her to get me 19 as some had different B sides! she said the staff emptied the whole stock on the counter just to get me the version I wanted lol ;) I then bought the destruction mix 12" for my birthday and my mate bought the final story 12" I was guttered lol I only had enough for one record with my pocket money ;) I recorded 19 to cassette and all B sides played them none stop! King Tut, Central Park, Fly By Night, Moon hopper and Dolores I never thought one day I would have them all on Compact Disc especially Dolores! ;) I also purchased Perceptions Of Pacha VIII on release date because it was by Paul Hardcastle its a great house mix! he was my idol back when I was a teenager! I still purchased today whatever I can!
That was really awesome and thank you. Really good. I saw RMX! Mr. Hardcastle, I was wondering about some of the percussion on Nitzer Ebb that may or may not (?) have been DX7. Been wondering about this for well over a decade. Would love to hear any insights you're willing to share. Have a great day.
Paul Love Everything You Put Out You Put A New Spin On Jazz It Pulled Me In Thank You Brother GBU And Family Mom May Be Gone But Not Forgotten ( Hit Me Brother Lost My Mom And Dad ) 🙏 ❤ 🇺🇸
you might find it uninteresting, but i can't deny i had the impression you enjoyed making that!
my thoughts exactly.. if he's so into it.. why take the time? he already explains why in the beginning of the vide.. why the need for an audience? saying one thing, and really still has the need for attention deep down.
I never really categorized your old stuff as 'dance' music, and I don't remember you ever making anything with a '4 on the floor' beat, correct me if I'm wrong. Your electro fused with jazz in the 80's, has been one of my biggest musical inspirations, ever. Either way, you're a legend, cheers
Well back in the day, (the 80s), it wasn’t really categorised as dance music, more Soul, Funk, Electro. But Paul’s early stuff First Light then solo is pure brilliance!!!!🥇🥇🥇🥇
Paul Hardcastle is the genius of synth, making a brilliant 90s-style dance music just to mock the whole genre. He can't do bad even purposely.
Well said.
Paul, you are a lovely man, humble, polite and a genius of the keyboard, rock on dude!!
you had a smile on your face the entire time you were making the beats mr. H.
Rain Forest was one of the first dance tracks that really got me. As I child, I remember being amazed how a vocal-less song could be that groovy and catchy. Been a fan since.
I never thought Rain Forest was dance music. Back in the 90s when I first heard it, I heard it on a jazz station so I thought it was like Jazz-Pop
This isn't easy..... it's easy if you are a genius at what you do.
I was thinking the same thing
Exactly
And it still sounds better than 90 percent of the shite out there! You're the best Paul!
Subjective! 😊
I get what you're saying Mr. Hardcastle but......you made what is difficult for others look so incredibly easy 😅 like I can't imagine other dance producers being able to produce a solid beat in less than 5 minutes!
It takes literally as long as he took.
19 was still banger
Just for Money, Rainforest, King Tut?
all 👌
I'm not a music maker, conductor, or composer, but that doesn't seem or sound boring or dull AT ALL!! You don't appear bored either. It sounds really good to ME.
You may not like making dance music anymore but that sure sounded great! No one does it like the legend!
Paul… please agree: You had so much fun doing what you don’t like 🤣 You are gifted and please make a dance music album 😃
kinda feel like 'Moving & Grooving' was that album..
Paul, u are one of my heros. Even if a dance track has that standard pattern, it’s the arrangement on top of it that can make it stand out.
This is what happens as we get older. Stuff can just become less fun and when something stops being fun, that's when you move on to something different.
Paul, Dance music came a long way since that 90's style you're playing 😆.. not all dance music is simpleton music. You prob only heard bad dance music. Good Dance tends to be more underground/less known.
I agree with you, Mr. Hardcastle...one of my classmates introduced me to your music a while back and I've been hooked ever since...when I hear Helen Rogers, Maxine Hardcastle, and Becki Biggins...I go crazy(not literally)...they just get me hyped, thanks to my classmates Anthony Cogman and Yossarian Jackson🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤
This Guy is A MUSICAL GENIUS. I WISH HE, ENIGMA AND SADE GOT TOGETHER. THAT WOULD BE A HUGE ALBUM!!
I was just thinking him and Sade would be so good .
You are a real genius. Whenever you get inspired, please don't quit doing such masterpieces for us. The human race on this era thanks!
It’s freaky how great musicians like Paul have rhythm
Great video paul. A big fan of your excellent music & production work since the 80’s. Thanks for all your music 😊
This guy is FREAKING AMAZING. THE BEATS HE COMES UP WITH TOTALLY BEAT OUT Dr. Dre and more....
I absolutely loved the bass!
Me to Chicago House oldskool vibes.
Hi Paul, I’m a huge fan of yours. I’m 51 and one of those who listens to progressive house music daily. For me, the 4 on the floor is just to keep it driving. Personally, I pay more attention to all the other intricacies of those tracks…the different patterns of the bassline, synth stabs, one off sound effects placed in strategic positions within the track as well as their position in space, and how all those elements coalesce, not to mention the elements that cause tension and release. It’s exciting for me. BUT…there’s always room for other genres. Thank you for all the years of great music you’ve shared with us!
Such a genius and inspiring musician!
I've been listening to your music for 10 years and it has been slowly changeing my life for the better, thank u
10 years !!! You are a late starter anyway Welcome to Hardcastles World The one thing is you have a great back catalogue to work through all the way.back to '84
Yes Paul! As someone who taught himself how to manually cut up old classic funk breaks in his teens, I TOTALLY get where you're coming from. Thankfully Steph and Jimi are still promoting your work in 2024
Much love to you and Maxine!!! Hed Kandi will never be the same
Your music is timeless ❤
I started out during my teen years listening to you.
King Tut
And Rainforest
Then discovered your album's before them
Now I am hooked on all of your music 😊❤❤❤
Good Video. You Make Good Music Paul Hardcastle. You Are One Of My Favorite Smooth Jazz Artists Of All Time. It Sounds So Good What You Do In Music I Can't Get Enough Of It. You Will Always Be A Legend In Music. Thank You Paul
Greetings from Greece Mr Paul Hardcastle ! I love your song's !!!
This is such a solid beat, could totally dance to this at the club
OK For those of you who doubt I can't do this sort of music in my sleep. check out this album I did for Pacha a while back ua-cam.com/video/mJyw8rLSWfY/v-deo.html
Jazzmasters is perfect atmosphere music, total class.
You truly are an artist who can expand your talents to other styles of music, and not simply be pigeonholed into one format. LOVE your creativity, Paul!
Create whatever you want, just don’t stop creating ❤️
Greetings from Fort Lauderdale 🌴☀️👋🏻😁
As a youth Paul music featured heavy in our breakdance routines rainforest in particular still beautiful today thanks for the inspiration of an 80s kid
Keep doing what you Been doing PH your a icon my family absolutely loves you to success and Nothing Less
Simply a genius. This great artist has my respect !!!
I have to agree with paul on this
as I'm very much the old old old school! I really appreciated the sound from mid seventies as a teenager, then into to 80s where music started to change as did my enthusiasm. I'm just glad I had that precious time with such great music but have always been a huge follower of Paul's work as, well he is the master of chill, smooth what ever you to call it. Me I just enjoy a relaxing to the masters music.
Paul, I would do anything for just a shred of your musical insight
Get this man to do a Soundtrack for a new Streets of Rage!
I am big fan of you Sir! specially smooth jazz music! Desire album wow!
Paul, even your cynical doodling sounds amazing. As a kid I always tried to imitate your style by recording bits and bobs off the radio and trying to mix it on my crap boom box into some sort of track. I never understood how the 'magic' worked but had a lot of fun trying it.
Sir Paul-PURE MUSICAL GENIUS, AND A VERY RARE GIFT THAT FEW POSSESS! The POWER OF A CREATIVE MIND will add VALUE AND APPRECIATION TO LIFE, and that's exactly what you do! I can't wait to hear what HARDCASTLE X sounds like! Paul
Paul made the oppisite to Everything but the Girl, they started jazzy and definitely ended up in electro-dance.
Rain Forest and Forest Fire remains my favorites by Paul Hardcastle
His music is still amazing even today i love his music and he was way before my time
Paul, you are and always will be the MASTER at everything when it comes to music. You are so loved! And thanks for decades of music and memories.
But he’s having fun though… it was wonderful watching this! 🎉
and i want the completed track...he put it all together then left us hanging to hear the completion of his 5mins of work
The thing about one of your most famous tracks is that it was also somewhat a history lesson about the Vietnam war for many on the dance floor. That was genius
Hello Sir, i was born in 1987 and found to your Music in my early 20's and i just wanna say that i was blown away in a positive way! Much Respect from Berlin, Germany.......
Hi Paul! You are a huge inspiration in my music indeed! Peace x Blessings
Man do you know how many cookouts and family reunions Ive heard Rainforest at 🙌🙌🙌 you def a legend it’s considered a hood classic where I’m from 💪🏾
PH Is a genius! I'm so thankful to be here when it was released and thankful to still be here now! Thanks PH! I've been in music for years because of you and others! Salute!!!!! Giving your flowers now!
Yeap we want dance music lol and also Paul I would Loveeee another Jazz masters album 😩🙏🏽
This still has more melody than the modern EDM standard
Wow Paul hops on for 5 mins and makes a slammin dance track that would rip nowadays
Mans really just casually created one of the best dance tracks I've ever heard whilst talking shit. Fucking bravo. This is my new soundtrack
GENIUS .... easy peasy..banger in a few mins🥸
This reminds of that BBC interview you done back in the 80's and you said something similar.
Danggit, Paul, I was hoping you would make one more funk album, not necessarily dance music. I'm one of those who have asked you a few times on your Facebook page, hah hah. I love funk, my favorite genre, but I also do love smooth jazz and you were one of the first artists I heard in that genre.
In 2004 a friend made me a copy of Paul Hardcastle The jazz masters and I fell in love with your music,later when I got more into iTunes I purchased more albums,Paul’s music is jazzy but different it has something soothing and deep about it,I like jazz with other musicians but I love Paul’s music to relax en enjoy ,thank you and keep your creative soul going to what ever inspires you these days !
Huge respect Paul of course..But as soon as someone mentions the 4 on the floor beat as being boring, in my opinion, lose all credibility. "Dance music" is not a genre is it. What you created here I would class as cheesy house music, EDM almost but it's bland and has no substance to it. Lots of genres use the 4/4 but are completely different in overall sound. For example, Trance, PsyTrance, Techno, House, Hardcore, Happy Hardcore etc etc... I appreciate your opinion but those genres I have mentioned would come under the Dance Music Tag but genres such as Techno, Drumcode or Detroit etc are still innovating IMO. Still, you're still a legend Paul so big respect :)
You find it dull, guess what Paul, I'm afraid of breaking something now. Got to old, can't dance like I use to. But you keep making that awesome music I can relax with. Love you much.
This is essentially a master class
Hi Paul; You look AMAZING! I completely agree and I love you SO much!🥰💜💜💜
I wonder how many will remember going to TapeStop, Bluebird or Jiffs record shops, and then Lee Valley Market on Sunday Mornings for the latest releases on the way home from work.
My favourite First Light Track (And I have them all still on vinyl 12'') was 'Right or Wrong! '
Thank you for being a massive part of that era Paul!
Gimme the 80's back ANYTIME!
I used to listen to Paul in the 80 and specially 19 really miss his music today
its true its boring to make stuff nowadays the process is too easy. i find inspiration the hardest thing to get whilst sober
SO SO SO underrated! Respect to you Paul!
THAT WHY WE NEED YOU, PAUL
Your improvised track here is far better than most of the modern trash on UA-cam. Thank God for the Prodigy as well. The worst crime is now when classic trance tracks are ripped off and get some whiny castrated male singing some dire autotuned lyrics over, or worse some crap wannabee rapper... Such utter talentless garbage. I grew up through the innovative decades of House music and its wide array of offshoot sub-genres and the state of mainstream music now horrifies me.
7:06 wow, that is great! I wanna hear a song of just that haha
Got me a collection of his music after Rain Forrest. One of my favorites is Zen Warrior
That bass line went hard tho 🎉
You don’t need to do any dance music Paul. Your music is amazing as is!! ❤️🌺❤️🌺
Love ALL your material. Whatever you make is magical...you truly are "The Wizard". Well, it's back to the "Asylum" for me. 😁👍
The initial beat sounded like "I Just Can't Get Enough" by Depeche Mode.
My man said "Loose Ends"! 😍
Felt the same way Paul and craved something different, fell into 90s jungle and drum and bass and haven't looked back.
Hi Paul, your music is amazing you really don't have to change, play and create what you like, it's a great pleasure to listen to your wonderful music❤🎼❤🎼❤🎼❤🎼❤
It was very similar to the songs produced in the 90s for the Sega Genesis, such as those from the game Street of Rage... 😂😯
Regardless of anything, Paul Hardcastle remains a musical genius... Composing a song instantly is for few! House Music great!
How about one last album in the style of king tut
Awww yeah, "King Tut" is a bombastic classic! 💥
Is that Omnisphere I spot with my little eye? It's a great synth!
Thank you for sharing your behind the scenes. Your always moving forward in your style of music. Keeping the next Generation of music fresh sound and easy to listen to. Bassically getting hypnotized to your music
Can u post the culmination of the why u don't make dance music any more clip! Just 4 us oldies that always had u in their hearts back then! still got it...... Thanks 4 sharing your thoughts
I bet he can make many themes for movies!🎉
Mr Hardcastle i still mix on turntables since 1983 and i still mix 2 Rainforests and 2 19.. 😁
What are your top 3 Hardcastle songs?
Blue Days
Heaven
Slomotion
hello Paul it would be good if you could share with us your fans like me i have been following you since the 85s with what instruments you compose and show us your home studio and especially your favorite synth
Thank you for your answer!!
Been there, done it, and moved on (Mic drop). The sound of the backstage door closes and echoes as it shuts, the light wipes away. Yes, You are alone...
I like the 1990s acid house vibes at the end
Tooo amazing sir!!!!! I’ve been dancing to your stuff for a very long time! Thank you for sharing!!!!
I love how in the same video he slams house music, but proceeds to make a banger.
From France. Mr H. I am 55. You are, today like yesterday and tomorrow a super Light in my life. Pleasures to all of us. F
when I was a kid (14 ) I was Paul hard castle crazy lol I sent my mum down to virgin records while I was at school ( I couldn't concentrate that day) I sent her to get me 19 as some had different B sides! she said the staff emptied the whole stock on the counter just to get me the version I wanted lol ;) I then bought the destruction mix 12" for my birthday and my mate bought the final story 12" I was guttered lol I only had enough for one record with my pocket money ;)
I recorded 19 to cassette and all B sides played them none stop! King Tut, Central Park, Fly By Night, Moon hopper and Dolores I never thought one day I would have them all on Compact Disc especially Dolores! ;)
I also purchased Perceptions Of Pacha VIII on release date because it was by Paul Hardcastle its a great house mix!
he was my idol back when I was a teenager! I still purchased today whatever I can!
Its about pushing the envelope though, this is typical of that era, you have to progress it and see what more can be done
Bro your a goat man I just found your music today wtf?!!!! I wish I could meet you man you're a legend just know that my g!!!
That was really awesome and thank you. Really good. I saw RMX! Mr. Hardcastle, I was wondering about some of the percussion on Nitzer Ebb that may or may not (?) have been DX7. Been wondering about this for well over a decade. Would love to hear any insights you're willing to share. Have a great day.
Paul Love Everything You Put Out You Put A New Spin On Jazz It Pulled Me In Thank You Brother GBU And Family Mom May Be Gone But Not Forgotten ( Hit Me Brother Lost My Mom And Dad ) 🙏 ❤ 🇺🇸