There were no home recording studios back then, and she was broke anyway. Imagine trying to shop around a demo of this quality today. She believed in herself and worked tirelessly at trying to find someone to give her that break she needed. Once she did, and had some money to do things properly, she proved to be everything she felt herself to be and more. May all the Madonnas out there who have no fear, are voracious about learning, have talent and something to say... may you all find someone who gives you that chance to prove yourselves. Whatever Madonna's detractors may say, she has a huge global following for good reason and she inspired millions of people and made their lives just a little bit better, and sometimes a lot better.
Hearing this for the 1st time in 2024. Wow! Raw and ruff, but her voice and phrasing are on point! Harmonizing / doubling her own voice in many passages too. Thanks for sharing 😊
I think all of her music is way ahead of its time. Listen to the synth bass part of this song, its uses notes and sounds that no one else even thought of using until trace music and house music got popular waaay long after this song was made. They should have used this bass line for original version.
They DID use the notes for the bass line for the final version. ANYONE can hear that! They used a different synthesizer, but the same notes. In fact, ALL of the song was the same, but used different instrumentation in the final version. In addition, MANY songs used the same bass line ideas--disco songs used the same notes and sounds for YEARS before this song was written. I shan't give you a list of all of the songs, but they are out there!
@@veena8950 One of the engineers who worked at the studio where they did that first album talked about the making of the album on gearspace-you can probably still find the thread pretty easily. He said Madonna wrote 5 of the 8 songs on the album and basically came in to the studio with mostly finished songs-or at least basic melody, theme, and lyrics-that just needed instrumentation and production; so she deserves some credit for that. She had a sense of the sound she wanted and had the songs ready to go. And she also brought her NY club friend-the legendary producer in his own right Jellybean Benitez-to beef up some of the tracks they already cut with the producer Reggie Lucas. Then Jellybean produced “get into the groove” and “holliday”. She was clearly after that authentic, New York underground club/electro/post disco sound. So she wrote the songs, created the image and package, and sort of orchestrated how the album should sound. Then on the second album, she brought in Nile Rodgers specifically to do the Like A Virgin sessions. It was a different sound that was less club oriented. So Madonna gets a lot of credit. She was not a manufactured pop star like a Britney Spears or Rihanna or whoever the current example is; she was very much in control of her image, sound, and direction.
Madonna's demos never disappoint, this is the punk source of a future classic, maybe it's possible I prefer this "melted" version over the official, sounds and voice merge together just like they were immersed into acids
Wow the synthithizer in the one on the album made such a huge difference made it way more danceable ! she was on her way with this one!!! history in the making😍🎉💖🌹😍
God this sounds ahead of its time!! , this type of production didn't become popular until the late 80's and early 90's and this demo is from 81!!. I can think of Depeche Mode's "Violator" (1989) (especially "The World In My Eyes") or Sandra's "Paintings In Yellow" (1990) and "Close To Seven" (1992) with a similar sound in terms techno-reminiscent beats.
EVERYBODY was doing that kind of music, even before her - especially in Europe. There is nothing ahead of its time in this song, it is actually a product of that time. Cabaret Voltaire, The Normal, Soft Cell, Human League and dozens and dozens of artists especially in Belgium and West Germany... just to name a few.
A bit "punkier", this is such a treasure - most demos that shaped up her first album weren't that different from what is finally delivered on "Madonna" in 1983. "Everybody" in general stayed somewhat "darker" in how it was conceived, it stayed "underground" and slightly more experimental from the rest of her debut's carefree pop material. Would have easily fitted in with what Tony Wilson was releasing around that time on Factory - 52nd street in particular (their "Cool As Ice"), or Rough Trade's attempt at dance music, releasing a solo record by David Gamson (soon-to-be with Scritti Politti, the latter ending up on Madonna's soundtrack album for "Who's That Girl" in 1987, what a small world this indeed). And Madonna did perform at the Factory's Haçienda earlier on in her career, although the history goes, the audience didn't really care about it, let alone how far this girl would go - if anywhere...
I actually like this version better than the final version that ended up on her album. It sounds less cheesy pop and more New Wave and it just sounds better.
This is a pretty amazing sounding demo if she was new and strapped for cash. Great backing vocals (which became the main line in the album version) and a great vibe. :)
paul pesco played guitar on the demos of "everybody" & "ain't no big deal" he spoke with record collector magazine in 2013... “what i admired about madonna and steve bray was that they had this very distinct approach or sound in mind, even in the way that she programmed her drum machine. she had a little boss dr rhythm drum machine that she played that little beat on that was on “everybody” she had this distinct style. she would programme it and then she would work with steve to flesh it out, using other machines and stuff. she started as a drummer, but she would just play on every instrument and grab the guitar..."
I read an article on Variety about Seymour Stein of Sire records talking about this song. Steven Bray did not make this demo.. Mark Kamins beefed it up with other musicians it sounds like.. So, I wonder where the original absolute original Everybody demo is !! ?? Although i love this, the beat is very deep "One night in Danceteria, he had been approached by this dancing beauty who introduced herself. Madonna charmed the pants off him, literally, and played him a self-made demo of a song she wrote called “Everybody,” which she’d made with a guy called Steve Bray. Mark then reworked and revamped the whole tune from scratch in a better studio with better musicians. He even had the sense to test his mix on the dance floor before shopping it around. The crowd seemed to respond enthusiastically, so he made copies and went hustling. I couldn’t believe that I hadn’t been played this demo yet, so I arranged for my secretary to send the cassette into Lenox Hill Hospital, where I duly slotted it into my Sony Walkman. As penicillin dripped into my heart, I lay there and listened to Mark’s first find. I’m sure I was going nuts in that little room, but I immediately felt an excitement. I liked the hook, I liked Madonna’s voice, I liked the feel, and I liked the name Madonna. I liked it all and played it again. I never overanalyze or suck the life out of whatever I instinctively enjoy. I reached over and called up Mark. “Can I meet you and Madonna?"
stephen bray released a collection of madonna's nyc demos from 1980 & 1981 on the album 'pre-madonna' (or 'in the beginning' in europe) in 1997... the album includes the same demo of "everybody '81" posted here ....
I always wanted to know what Madonna's real voice would sound like, without her imitating a child's voice when singing and without special effects. This demo gives a vague idea.
a collection of madonna's demos from 1980 & 1981 (including "everybody") were released on the album 'pre-madonna' (or 'in the beginning' in europe) via soultone records in 1997. the album is available on youtube and most streaming platforms....
It’s amazing but this demo wouldn’t have taken her off to what it did. It sounds too similar to other throw away divas and isn’t as inviting as the released version.
Ikr the version is good but it take off like the one in 82 the instrument sounds like what she was trying to get away from when she left Camille Barbone
madonna programmed the beats on a dr rhythm drum machine... paul pesco was the guitarist on the demo versions of "everybody" & "ain't no big deal" he spoke with record collector magazine in 2013 and said, "what i admired about madonna and steve bray was that they had this very distinct approach or sound in mind, even in the way that she programmed her drum machine. she had a little boss dr rhythm drum machine that she played that little beat on that was on “everybody” she had this distinct style. she would programme it and then she would work with steve to flesh it out, using other machines and stuff. she started as a drummer, but she would just play on every instrument and grab the guitar.” the four-track demos were recorded at the music building on a tascam TX-340
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There were no home recording studios back then, and she was broke anyway. Imagine trying to shop around a demo of this quality today. She believed in herself and worked tirelessly at trying to find someone to give her that break she needed. Once she did, and had some money to do things properly, she proved to be everything she felt herself to be and more. May all the Madonnas out there who have no fear, are voracious about learning, have talent and something to say... may you all find someone who gives you that chance to prove yourselves. Whatever Madonna's detractors may say, she has a huge global following for good reason and she inspired millions of people and made their lives just a little bit better, and sometimes a lot better.
Actually, there were multitrack home studio machines available then. Like you said, she couldn't afford ANY of them!
She would run around all the underground clubs in New York begging DJs to play this ❤️
Yes .begging hoping waiting..
Use to see st the paradise garage and the funhouse
I love how dirty that beat is! XD It's so hot sounding.
Your name is the bee's knees!! Bug props from so.cali!!!!
Hearing this for the 1st time in 2024. Wow! Raw and ruff, but her voice and phrasing are on point! Harmonizing / doubling her own voice in many passages too. Thanks for sharing 😊
This song was her first step to prove the World she was going to be the new dance Queen of the 80s and beyond!
I think all of her music is way ahead of its time. Listen to the synth bass part of this song, its uses notes and sounds that no one else even thought of using until trace music and house music got popular waaay long after this song was made. They should have used this bass line for original version.
Ummm Steven Bray is responsible for the music. Madonna didn't write the music for this song.
They DID use the notes for the bass line for the final version. ANYONE can hear that! They used a different synthesizer, but the same notes. In fact, ALL of the song was the same, but used different instrumentation in the final version.
In addition, MANY songs used the same bass line ideas--disco songs used the same notes and sounds for YEARS before this song was written. I shan't give you a list of all of the songs, but they are out there!
@@veena8950 Stephen Bray ;)
@@veena8950 One of the engineers who worked at the studio where they did that first album talked about the making of the album on gearspace-you can probably still find the thread pretty easily.
He said Madonna wrote 5 of the 8 songs on the album and basically came in to the studio with mostly finished songs-or at least basic melody, theme, and lyrics-that just needed instrumentation and production; so she deserves some credit for that. She had a sense of the sound she wanted and had the songs ready to go.
And she also brought her NY club friend-the legendary producer in his own right Jellybean Benitez-to beef up some of the tracks they already cut with the producer Reggie Lucas.
Then Jellybean produced “get into the groove” and “holliday”.
She was clearly after that authentic, New York underground club/electro/post disco sound. So she wrote the songs, created the image and package, and sort of orchestrated how the album should sound.
Then on the second album, she brought in Nile Rodgers specifically to do the Like A Virgin sessions. It was a different sound that was less club oriented.
So Madonna gets a lot of credit. She was not a manufactured pop star like a Britney Spears or Rihanna or whoever the current example is; she was very much in control of her image, sound, and direction.
@@79Glitch Thank you for this! Madonna is such an interesting artist.
Madonna's demos never disappoint, this is the punk source of a future classic, maybe it's possible I prefer this "melted" version over the official, sounds and voice merge together just like they were immersed into acids
100 percent agree about the punk / new wave vibe of the demo, but the finished song has it too. This is a little rawer tho, you're right. Love both
Wow the synthithizer in the one on the album made such a huge difference made it way more danceable ! she was on her way with this one!!! history in the making😍🎉💖🌹😍
God this sounds ahead of its time!! , this type of production didn't become popular until the late 80's and early 90's and this demo is from 81!!.
I can think of Depeche Mode's "Violator" (1989) (especially "The World In My Eyes") or Sandra's "Paintings In Yellow" (1990) and "Close To Seven" (1992) with a similar sound in terms techno-reminiscent beats.
All new wave music of the early 80s sounded like this...
@@georgegeorgiev3946 no
@@malou1563 stop being a touchy touchy fanboy and do your research.
@@georgegeorgiev3946 dang. don't be so sensitive
EVERYBODY was doing that kind of music, even before her - especially in Europe. There is nothing ahead of its time in this song, it is actually a product of that time.
Cabaret Voltaire, The Normal, Soft Cell, Human League and dozens and dozens of artists especially in Belgium and West Germany... just to name a few.
A bit "punkier", this is such a treasure - most demos that shaped up her first album weren't that different from what is finally delivered on "Madonna" in 1983. "Everybody" in general stayed somewhat "darker" in how it was conceived, it stayed "underground" and slightly more experimental from the rest of her debut's carefree pop material. Would have easily fitted in with what Tony Wilson was releasing around that time on Factory - 52nd street in particular (their "Cool As Ice"), or Rough Trade's attempt at dance music, releasing a solo record by David Gamson (soon-to-be with Scritti Politti, the latter ending up on Madonna's soundtrack album for "Who's That Girl" in 1987, what a small world this indeed).
And Madonna did perform at the Factory's Haçienda earlier on in her career, although the history goes, the audience didn't really care about it, let alone how far this girl would go - if anywhere...
All these demos are gold! Early Madonna years
SERIOUSLY sounds awesome 👏🏻 holy S this is amazing 🔥
I actually like this version better than the final version that ended up on her album. It sounds less cheesy pop and more New Wave and it just sounds better.
I'm sorry but this is a GREAT fucking demo. Madonna, you did good. And Mark Kamins you rocked this RIP and rock the heavenly casbah brother
I may be wrong but I think she made the demo with Stephen Bray and Kamins produced the single/album version.
I like this more than the actual version. There are so many dimensions in this track...
This is a pretty amazing sounding demo if she was new and strapped for cash. Great backing vocals (which became the main line in the album version) and a great vibe. :)
I had one CD from NY called MADONNA early years with 10 songs demo 80 tô 81.😎🎩🤘
This actually sounds better
Steven Bray is quite the musician! And Madonna the writer, turning poetry into hits!
paul pesco played guitar on the demos of "everybody" & "ain't no big deal" he spoke with record collector magazine in 2013...
“what i admired about madonna and steve bray was that they had this very distinct approach or sound in mind, even in the way that she programmed her drum machine. she had a little boss dr rhythm drum machine that she played that little beat on that was on “everybody” she had this distinct style. she would programme it and then she would work with steve to flesh it out, using other machines and stuff. she started as a drummer, but she would just play on every instrument and grab the guitar..."
@@heyoletsgo9and Bray said that Madonna’s participation on the music was Minimal.
@@discounderground6481 he did not say that. YOU TRIED IT.
I read an article on Variety about Seymour Stein of Sire records talking about this song. Steven Bray did not make this demo.. Mark Kamins beefed it up with other musicians it sounds like..
So, I wonder where the original absolute original Everybody demo is !! ?? Although i love this, the beat is very deep
"One night in Danceteria, he had been approached by this dancing beauty who introduced herself. Madonna charmed the pants off him, literally, and played him a self-made demo of a song she wrote called “Everybody,” which she’d made with a guy called Steve Bray. Mark then reworked and revamped the whole tune from scratch in a better studio with better musicians. He even had the sense to test his mix on the dance floor before shopping it around. The crowd seemed to respond enthusiastically, so he made copies and went hustling.
I couldn’t believe that I hadn’t been played this demo yet, so I arranged for my secretary to send the cassette into Lenox Hill Hospital, where I duly slotted it into my Sony Walkman. As penicillin dripped into my heart, I lay there and listened to Mark’s first find. I’m sure I was going nuts in that little room, but I immediately felt an excitement. I liked the hook, I liked Madonna’s voice, I liked the feel, and I liked the name Madonna. I liked it all and played it again. I never overanalyze or suck the life out of whatever I instinctively enjoy. I reached over and called up Mark. “Can I meet you and Madonna?"
stephen bray released a collection of madonna's nyc demos from 1980 & 1981 on the album 'pre-madonna' (or 'in the beginning' in europe) in 1997... the album includes the same demo of "everybody '81" posted here ....
Yep i heard she went to his hospital room and he was so blown away by her look, her energy& her sound. the rest is history!❤️
likes the Percussion...
WOW. This is gritty I LOVE it.
This would make a great mix in 2022..Just go with that bass line and voice..shine it up..but really the essence is perfect
I love this version much better than the Mark Kamins produced one. To me, it has a more gritty, dark struggling artist, New York feeling.
THIS IS SO DIRTY.......ITS MAGIC !!!!!!!!!!!
amazing version..... love it so much
Beautiful
I always wanted to know what Madonna's real voice would sound like, without her imitating a child's voice when singing and without special effects. This demo gives a vague idea.
This version is so much better than anything on her first album, ESPECIALLY Everybody!
the instrumental is HOT!
her vocals are HOTTER
Super nuta ❤
Txanks.
Madonna senpre senpre ti amarei gata
ITS FUCKIN BRILLIANT !!!!
Love these
I want to hear a hq of the one she performed at danceteria
Sounds more modern
Thanks!
Woooooooowww
I like this better than the final one version.
This is badass! Where can I purchase these demos?
Dunno, but you can just download the vid and convert to mp3
a collection of madonna's demos from 1980 & 1981 (including "everybody") were released on the album 'pre-madonna' (or 'in the beginning' in europe) via soultone records in 1997. the album is available on youtube and most streaming platforms....
FAINT.
Entirely written by Madonna
Not produced though.
Go back to your miserable life kid. @@SPAZZOID100
@@SPAZZOID100 Madonna the best Fvck u and the rest
They don't make music like back then.
Her first song
It’s amazing but this demo wouldn’t have taken her off to what it did. It sounds too similar to other throw away divas and isn’t as inviting as the released version.
Ikr the version is good but it take off like the one in 82 the instrument sounds like what she was trying to get away from when she left Camille Barbone
Is anybody know what synthesizers were used and if they were presets or programmed by Steven Bray? Would love to figure it out
madonna programmed the beats on a dr rhythm drum machine...
paul pesco was the guitarist on the demo versions of "everybody" & "ain't no big deal" he spoke with record collector magazine in 2013 and said, "what i admired about madonna and steve bray was that they had this very distinct approach or sound in mind, even in the way that she programmed her drum machine. she had a little boss dr rhythm drum machine that she played that little beat on that was on “everybody” she had this distinct style. she would programme it and then she would work with steve to flesh it out, using other machines and stuff. she started as a drummer, but she would just play on every instrument and grab the guitar.”
the four-track demos were recorded at the music building on a tascam TX-340
I can only guess - Korg Polysix.
Cool
I prefer this version
Continue THE PROGRAM and translate in Sanskrit, please, if you want. You choose.
hi
Missing those metallic glockenspiel notes!
#96=#96
music made with iron and fire listem the iron balls jumping 80s the steam age
Amazing what good producers can do with 💩😆
I wouldn’t sign her with this demo
The music sounds like taken from a bad Atari video game.
I love the version we all know but this demo is dreadful.