Deconstructing "CAN YOU FEEL IT" Larry Heard's MASTERPIECE

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  • My new track - I poured my heart and soul into this one - open.spotify.c... Breakdown and analysis of the classic dance track 'Can You Feel It' by Mr Fingers AKA Larry Heard.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 294

  • @BsktImp
    @BsktImp 2 роки тому +43

    This song, one word: _sublime._ Grown adult and this tune touches every emotion from childlike joy to wanna bawl out cryin'.

  • @olivergroves2007
    @olivergroves2007 2 роки тому +35

    Probably the greatest track ever made for me! So ahead of its time!

    • @thegroove2000
      @thegroove2000 2 роки тому +6

      Its pure bliss even still today. A masterpiece.

    • @rorz999
      @rorz999 Рік тому +1

      I love it, but I like Mystery Of Love even more

  • @threeMetreJim
    @threeMetreJim 2 роки тому +115

    All of the perfection of digital signal processing these days, and what makes the track sound 'nice' is the noise, distortion, reduced dynamic range and saturation from an analogue tape recording.

    • @mrdrgonzo
      @mrdrgonzo 2 роки тому +13

      Same with photography, trying to recreate that analogue feel with filters and such. I’ve a £3,500 Sony camera which I put a filter on the front of the lens to stop it being as sharp and have that film look 😂

    • @electro-soma
      @electro-soma 2 роки тому +2

      ​@@mrdrgonzo Very true. I started off with VSCO film presets years ago. Spent a fortune making my state of the art camera look old!

    • @PaulChapman1bz
      @PaulChapman1bz 2 роки тому +7

      Throw in the recycled vinyl for low cost pressing and the whole thing sounded like it was made years before it was

    • @gimmegamma4849
      @gimmegamma4849 2 роки тому +2

      @@PaulChapman1bz or you can bitcrush

    • @yepyep3897
      @yepyep3897 2 роки тому +3

      @@gimmegamma4849 There are no free lunches.

  • @Lumibear.
    @Lumibear. 2 роки тому +32

    I loved and still love these kinds of tracks where it’s all just loops and the art is in the sounds, simplicity and mix. It’s a whole vibe.

  • @LokiDWolf
    @LokiDWolf 8 місяців тому +5

    Hi. Chicago House Head here. I have danced to this so many time. And your channel with this track came up in the algorithm because I was listening to t he original. Your breakdown was fun. And like you I prefer the vocal version. And you're 100% correct in that the tape sound makes the biggest difference! I'm not into this producing thing but thought I'd give it a watch. We sometimes get over protective, us old school folks, and I wanted to make sure it was being represented correctly. LOL Much respect! I did remember that in the U.K. House took off big time back in the 80's. It's so wonderful to see it still alive in some form across the pond.
    Cheers!

  • @huntrrams
    @huntrrams 2 роки тому +8

    Now this is how you create a classic deep house track! Sounds fresh!

  • @supersmileyclub544
    @supersmileyclub544 2 роки тому +30

    Such an amazing track, some of the most incredible moments in my life were spent dancing to this, it evokes memories of my late brother and I just grinning at eachother lost in the sound :( A melancholy tune for me now, I love, it brings me joy mixed with with a little sadness, amazing track.

    • @GyuBeats
      @GyuBeats  2 роки тому +4

      Ah thanks for sharing, must be bittersweet for sure. All the best

  • @AutPen38
    @AutPen38 2 роки тому +17

    I've tried remaking this several times. One of the problems I initially had is that several of the releases (and UA-cam versions) are "out of tune", as they appear to have been sped up. I think Larry played it in A minor, but the master was varispeeded up so the released version is halfway between A and A sharp. So whenever I tried to play along to the reference track, mine always seemed too "dull" and off key. Larry's drums are also about 50 cents sharper than typical 909 samples which makes them sound a bit more cutting.

  • @blairwilliams136
    @blairwilliams136 2 роки тому +6

    I remember a older mate of mind dropping that track at his appt after a weekend of partying and it totally melted me

  • @robdeam7893
    @robdeam7893 2 роки тому +2

    Larry is a bonafide genius

  • @8CountAudio
    @8CountAudio 2 роки тому +1

    ‘80s Chicago house = pure gold

  • @Jacob-yb6bv
    @Jacob-yb6bv 2 роки тому +5

    A classic. Thanks for breaking this down. The honest simplicity of the time makes the track a tune, the basic technology and the tapes give the tune some style and signature but it’s those simple chords that give it it’s charming almost sorrowful Detroit beauty. It’s the man as much as his machines.

  • @russ8889
    @russ8889 2 роки тому +19

    Undoubtedly one of the proper classics of house music ,I’m a absolutely a old house/ techno head .The simplicity of house music it what makes it so good it’s total grooves ,love your recreation’s of some of the tracks you choose I feel like your looking through my record collection and pulling out the classics…..maybe your get to Break For Love by Raze,Strings Of Life by Derek May or go on a few years to Energy Flash by Joey Beltram.

  • @gamblesgroove111
    @gamblesgroove111 Рік тому +6

    Anyone that prefers the vocal version doesn’t really understand the beauty of this track.

  • @4TheExec
    @4TheExec 2 роки тому

    Mister! Mister! Mister! You're taking me back to my teens, in Trinidad and Tobago! Radio 95.1 FM, on a Saturday morning! Thank you!!!

  • @m.a.r.349
    @m.a.r.349 Рік тому +1

    Probably one of the most important dance tracks in House Music history. Deep House at its finest.

  • @datboyfilmz1826
    @datboyfilmz1826 2 роки тому +1

    Massive respect to you for that tutorial that's such a classic .

  • @RegularFootisChris
    @RegularFootisChris 2 роки тому +3

    this song never gets old

  • @mufcmusic8514
    @mufcmusic8514 2 роки тому +7

    Each time you played a new part I got them goosebumps all over again, this track will be played at my funeral on the way in 💪 Roy Ayers Everybody loves the sunshine on the way out ❤️🏆

    • @GyuBeats
      @GyuBeats  2 роки тому

      ❤❤❤

    • @thegroove2000
      @thegroove2000 2 роки тому +1

      YOOOOOO. Right on.

    • @thegroove2000
      @thegroove2000 2 роки тому

      Virgo r u hot enough. ua-cam.com/video/hNeExXesiRM/v-deo.html

    • @BeeDotEee
      @BeeDotEee 2 роки тому +1

      This is my funeral music. This and High on Hope (long hot summer mix) by Microglobe. After the wacky intro bit when the nice cloud choir bit comes in of course :)

  • @dopelyrics6223
    @dopelyrics6223 2 роки тому +2

    One the best records ever made

  • @lifeisworthliving8840
    @lifeisworthliving8840 2 місяці тому

    Larry heard is one of the best.
    Thanks for the video!

  • @j.e.albert230
    @j.e.albert230 2 роки тому +1

    An absolute classic, it can’t be overstated. Well done!

  • @barty2381
    @barty2381 2 роки тому +1

    I was an Hip Hop head back when this was out, I loved this track!

    • @GyuBeats
      @GyuBeats  2 роки тому

      Hip-hop was my first love music wise :)

  • @kelvinbullock9669
    @kelvinbullock9669 4 місяці тому

    Larry was a true master...and this track will be something that all generations who appreciate music will listen to throughout time. Endless

  • @Gainn
    @Gainn 2 роки тому

    When the 'bass drum' solos, most of the time it's just the tom.
    The seemingly random rimshot sections add a huge amount to that sense of organic change.

    • @GyuBeats
      @GyuBeats  2 роки тому

      Ah ok that's interesting. Yeah did I mention the rimshot? I might have forgotten.

  • @brixandmortaruk
    @brixandmortaruk 2 роки тому +2

    Wow! This has to be one of the best recreations of a classic House track I’ve ever seen and heard.
    Well done man 👏👏

  • @tjtommy5495
    @tjtommy5495 2 роки тому +2

    Logic - Final Frontier
    Chesus - Newark
    Mr Fingers really inspired some heavy hitters!

    • @tonyjamesr116
      @tonyjamesr116 3 місяці тому

      Remember the female vocal bootleg? Think she sang “nation to nation, feeling so good. “

  • @FLiNToN77
    @FLiNToN77 2 роки тому +3

    Superb deconstruction again. Age Of Love - Jam and Spoon remix next please....

  • @AvithOrtega
    @AvithOrtega 2 роки тому

    Great music deconstructions of classic electronic music! I am doing something similar but for other kind of music, but is always interesting to see other producers nailing the original records.

  • @Aharshreality9281
    @Aharshreality9281 Рік тому

    Absolutely love and respect that you did this track .

  • @DB_Cooper.
    @DB_Cooper. 2 роки тому +2

    i had the crowd pumping way back and threw this on. the resident DJ almost ripped it off the 1200s. not fast enough, he says. it turned out ok. it was fast enough.

  • @Ogma3bandcamp
    @Ogma3bandcamp 2 роки тому +1

    Nailed it, well and truly nailed it. The peak of a mis-spent youth.

  • @adriancline-bailey3301
    @adriancline-bailey3301 4 місяці тому

    That was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING mate! I'm going to be a supporter pretty damn, soon, I found this track by accident just scrolling, I knew the track from my rave days, and to see you break it down so well, deconstruct it, its truly wonderful! That "tape" bit is so class, lol

  • @SuperQdaddy
    @SuperQdaddy 2 роки тому +1

    Its simple and basic something a beginner would write who has spiritual emotions..and good ears for drums..I started making tracks like this in mid eighties and have a few good ones..cheers to Larry's vibe

  • @DJTomOke
    @DJTomOke 2 роки тому +1

    I bought 'The Jacksons Live' LP years ago, as I was listening I heard 'Can You Feel It!!!' blast out of the speakers. I couldn't believe it!

  • @skyhigh_butterfly
    @skyhigh_butterfly 2 роки тому

    This track is eternal

  • @michaeldulsky8492
    @michaeldulsky8492 Рік тому

    Very nice reproduction! I love this song and you're an amazing producer. Thanks for sharing.

  • @silocybe83
    @silocybe83 2 роки тому +1

    one of my favourite ever tracks ! Really enjoyed this and its brilliant simplicity , nice one

  • @georgea.henryjr.5191
    @georgea.henryjr.5191 2 роки тому

    From the time I heard Can you feel it back in the late 1980's, I bought it right away!

  • @benji.B-side
    @benji.B-side 2 роки тому

    I really know my House Music and lived it all from the beginnings and must say, this all time favourite House tune! Great video to get an understanding on how it was made. This song has SOUL!!

  • @mingwingming1971
    @mingwingming1971 2 роки тому +30

    As a 51 year old ex raver from back in the day I love what you do, What a great recreation… there are just so many tracks I would love you to cover I can’t wait to see what unfolds.. here’s a few - voodoo ray , hallucinogen, Orange Theme, Energy Flash, French Kiss, Age of Love, Your love Prodigy, I could go on and on and on ❤❤

    • @awkwardtom
      @awkwardtom 2 роки тому +14

      Not an ex raver ALWAYS a raver! 😊

    • @mingwingming1971
      @mingwingming1971 2 роки тому +3

      @@awkwardtom you’re right 😀 life changing times for many of us back then that those crazy memories and feelings we will take to the grave. naughty naughty very naughty 😂😂

    • @russ8889
      @russ8889 2 роки тому +5

      Old raver’s never die the just die harder………get on one matey….😎

    • @humanerror3139
      @humanerror3139 2 роки тому +2

      Yes Orange Theme - Cygnus X, one of my all time faves, absolute killer track 🙂

    • @grambo4436
      @grambo4436 2 роки тому +3

      Keep on raving even beyond your 50's

  • @rjbush7955
    @rjbush7955 11 місяців тому

    I was 16 when I first heard CYFI. Still listening to it. One of my favourites

  • @wangshuyen
    @wangshuyen 10 місяців тому

    Amazing tune. What a classic. Thanks for the breakdown.

  • @kenkajoto4746
    @kenkajoto4746 2 роки тому

    Incredible breakdown of this iconic snapshot of my youth ❤

  • @easyneal
    @easyneal 2 роки тому

    The A/B comparisons at around 8 minutes was very telling. Good work.

  • @sethraimes
    @sethraimes 2 роки тому +1

    Love these. Could really go for a "James Brown is Dead" breakdown!

  • @macaw6718
    @macaw6718 2 роки тому

    hi and thank you so much for recreating my all time favourite house track.
    absolutely nailed it.
    kind regards.

  • @alexandermccarthy
    @alexandermccarthy 2 роки тому

    Another epic recreation! Amazing work.

  • @MSM1
    @MSM1 2 роки тому

    Your recreation sounds so original! Great tutorial, thank you :)

  • @awkwardtom
    @awkwardtom 2 роки тому +1

    Yep I agree the ride is so prominent but wouldn’t be the same without it. Epic job on an epic track….another one, thanks mate 😊

  • @james4001
    @james4001 2 роки тому +1

    Very cool episode. . Funnily enough I've recently dug up some old gear and been dumping DAW tracks to my Fostex R8 tape machine - well worth the time, and sounds GREAT .. Love your show - best on UA-cam. The Russian Dude is also worth a watch in 2022. ..

  • @craigtechno
    @craigtechno Рік тому

    Yeah this track changed everything for me. Working as a kid on Romford Market, East London, this track kicking out from the record stall. I didn’t just hear it, I FELT It ! Acciiiiiiiiidddd 😊

  • @streetstyle9200
    @streetstyle9200 2 роки тому

    It’s in my playlist as of now I rock it daily at work 2022

  • @StereoAnthony
    @StereoAnthony 2 роки тому

    Should have commented when you did Little Fluffy Clouds, but seeing you re create these old classics are just such a huge treat!
    You got a new subscriber for sure!

  • @djneils100
    @djneils100 2 роки тому

    loving what you're doing sir.

  • @lamsior
    @lamsior Рік тому

    Perfect.

  • @supermellow9891
    @supermellow9891 2 роки тому

    Amazing how simple the synth sounds are

  • @slabbyrider8665
    @slabbyrider8665 7 місяців тому

    All these years, now I know where it came from & have just listened to Jackson 5 1981 tour live

  • @anhtaytimmy2559
    @anhtaytimmy2559 2 роки тому +1

    Great video thanks ! The first chord is 100% A minor 7th add 9th. It’s a common “cool” chord shape. A in the bass left hand , right hand minor 7 G, 9th B , C flat 3rd, E 5th .

    • @GyuBeats
      @GyuBeats  2 роки тому +1

      Cool, thanks!

    • @monovibe5924
      @monovibe5924 Рік тому

      I'm pretty sure the low 'A' isn't played so the progression would be CMaj7 / FMaj7 / Emin7 - but as you have said, the 1st chord ( CMaj7 ) is in 2nd inversion and played as G/B/C/E - it's a pretty common progression and if you play keyboard, it makes sense as the fingers ( no pun intended ) have little work to do. Great vids btw @GyuBeats. Subbed. :)

  • @adrianrobledo6741
    @adrianrobledo6741 Рік тому

    this made my day

  • @daveparsons6956
    @daveparsons6956 2 роки тому

    Awesome as always. Top work.

  • @dariushunter6792
    @dariushunter6792 4 місяці тому

    TR 909 is staple of House, Techno, Trance and rave.

  • @edwardmorris8141
    @edwardmorris8141 2 роки тому

    Thank You!

  • @talkin-ape
    @talkin-ape 2 роки тому +2

    YES! This track hit me hard back in the day, and still hits me now after hearing it countless times. Thanks for doing this reconstruction, it was always such a mystery to me back then how these were made. Instant subscribe!

  • @박혁준-h3w
    @박혁준-h3w 2 роки тому

    Congratulations on your 10k subscribers. Enjoying all your videos, GYU beats.

  • @fabianrr
    @fabianrr Рік тому

    wow, so cool

  • @masonjones3780
    @masonjones3780 2 роки тому

    still remember Tony Humphries playing this to open his show at times on 98.7 kiss fm. classic track

    • @luiscortes6699
      @luiscortes6699 2 роки тому

      Yes, instant classic once tony introduced this... remember him playing this with snippets of rocky and bowinkel...

  • @karlmeadows4986
    @karlmeadows4986 2 роки тому

    Just think how amazing the tune sounded in 88 for the first time in a club

  • @RollrightKnights
    @RollrightKnights 2 роки тому

    It's all about the feel of that track ✊

  • @gameswithoutfrontears416
    @gameswithoutfrontears416 2 роки тому +1

    Absolute genius track. Thanks for the vid. I prefer the no vocals original. Just following those perfect changes as things come and go. Love it

  • @EoinOSullivan1
    @EoinOSullivan1 2 роки тому

    Really enjoyed the video. Thanks
    .

  • @toasterboy708
    @toasterboy708 2 роки тому

    Wicked tune. Wicked video. Wicked tute.

  • @Sotangy247
    @Sotangy247 2 роки тому

    Fantastic recreation. What a tune!

  • @opiejaye
    @opiejaye 2 роки тому

    Wow, the tape effect makes such a difference, adds a nice warmth to it.

    • @GyuBeats
      @GyuBeats  2 роки тому

      Yeah it really does, I said it was subtle but I think I misspoke

  • @josedicaro
    @josedicaro 2 роки тому

    Great info in this tut, thank you :)

  • @kingklabe
    @kingklabe 2 роки тому

    I swear to God I was listening to this yesterday and wanted to suggest it to you.

  • @JuliusSeizureOfficial
    @JuliusSeizureOfficial 8 місяців тому

    Love the bass.

  • @hoagy_ytfc
    @hoagy_ytfc 2 роки тому

    Classic! Thanks for this :)

  • @paulbmorgan
    @paulbmorgan 2 роки тому

    I learned a lot here, thanks for the quality upload. And a special thanks for expanding my vocabulary with 'nicefies' I am going to start using it immediately ;-)

  • @polopowered
    @polopowered 2 роки тому

    My favourite House record. No1.

  • @nobbystyles4807
    @nobbystyles4807 2 роки тому +1

    brilliant. id love to seem more of these classic rave era ones but possibly going deeper into the rabbit hole as it were. when people mention "classic house" you always get the same tracks that appear on compilations but rarely mentioned are the tracks that reall glued those dj sets together back in the day that dont get much credit. it would also be cool to see a hole thread of producer specific breakdowns like kevin saundersons work and for a uk twist how about baby ford.?
    edit: also how about new fast automatic daffodils "big" jon dasilva mix

  • @markwilliams1104
    @markwilliams1104 2 роки тому

    Nice one guy.

  • @DroneShots_UK
    @DroneShots_UK 2 роки тому

    Didn't see this one coming! Love it!

  • @j-star1
    @j-star1 2 роки тому

    Quality re make, subscribed! 🔥💎🔥

  • @judgegiant8951
    @judgegiant8951 3 місяці тому

    Love this tune, Love the Martin Luther King jnr mix even more

  • @tr606
    @tr606 2 роки тому

    That Satin plug-in is nuts! I’m gonna have to buy me a copy of that. Great video by the way

  • @damo5791
    @damo5791 2 роки тому

    Another great remake, Gyu. Always so detailed, accurate and entertaining. I have to admit, I get a tad excited when I see you've uploaded a new one. A suggestion for one of your future ones: "Andronicus - Make You Whole". I'd imagine it's fairly straightforward, but would love to see you do it.

    • @GyuBeats
      @GyuBeats  2 роки тому

      Wow, thanks! Cheers for the suggestion I'll bear it in mind 👍

  • @peterbmusic
    @peterbmusic 2 роки тому

    Thanks Gyu, just used that Choral tip on a similar Bass line I have been working on and it punched me in the face! 😆 Cheers!

  • @eskodemusic
    @eskodemusic 2 роки тому

    Great choice. Love this track. 👍

  • @therealdjap
    @therealdjap 2 роки тому

    Great job

  • @funkyjeff77
    @funkyjeff77 2 роки тому

    Your videos are great and I think you are a great teacher, I love you can explain complex things with simple layers. Big up again!+++

  • @andreamarchiodi8687
    @andreamarchiodi8687 2 роки тому

    Grat Job! Can we have the Ableton Project ?❤

  • @string22
    @string22 Рік тому

    @4:44 "this is debated online"... where? what website please?

  • @aqwan01
    @aqwan01 Рік тому

    the vocal version with Robert Owens is easily my favourite track of all time

  • @DjangoFlaherty
    @DjangoFlaherty 2 роки тому

    Thanks for doing this for us! I followed along with community-made Reaktor ensembles "Ronald" Juno-60 and Tape Mate. Very interesting! It's amazing how much of this track's DNA is still heard in house music today.

  • @MrDisrupta
    @MrDisrupta 2 роки тому

    Hey mate, love the vid. Just wondering, would you know what setting on FF Saturn or Ozone would emulate the Satin you used? I've got a few tape plug ins but not Satin.
    Top work...

  • @fatphilg
    @fatphilg 2 роки тому

    Excellent breakdown as usual : Is the tape effect doing similar to a glue compressor with a bit of added colour?

    • @GyuBeats
      @GyuBeats  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks! Yes I think so

  • @polopowered
    @polopowered 2 роки тому

    Simplicity is Beauty

  • @michaelmilano4457
    @michaelmilano4457 Рік тому

    AWESOME!!!!! JUST ONE QUESTION, HOW YOU CAN ACHIEVE TO DIVA LOOKS LIKE THAT??? IT S FANTASTIC!!

  • @vznquest
    @vznquest 2 роки тому

    huge difference with the tape saturator. well done!