MATRIXSYNTH

Monday, January 01, 2024

I HEAR YOU NOW VANGELIS - INSTRUMENTAL COVER with CS80

video upload by Jose's Vintage Keys

"My first encounter with Vangelis's music was in 1979, when this song became a major radio hit. Adapting it for performance wasn't easy, especially because it lacked lyrics, so I had to figure out how to convey the melody without it sounding overly sentimental. To achieve this, I shortened the piece slightly. While my rendition turned out quite well, it admittedly doesn't match the brilliance of the original. Nonetheless, studying the song and its arrangement was an enlightening experience, further highlighting Vangelis's extraordinary talent. And obviously it was helpful to have a #CS80, Jupiter 8, Rhodes and Mini Moog to create the Vangelis sound.

I have made a video in which I show how to create Vangelis' most famous sounds on the CS80 - it also includes the CS part of this song. [posted here]

A little more about the song: I Hear You Now" is a track from the album "Short Stories," which was released in 1979. This album marked the collaboration between Vangelis and Jon Anderson, the lead vocalist of the progressive rock band Yes. Their duo was known as Jon and Vangelis.

The album 'Short Stories' was the first collaborative effort between these two artists, blending Vangelis's expertise in electronic music with Anderson's distinctive vocal style. 'I Hear You Now,' as a part of this album, showcases this unique blend.

The song itself is notable for its ethereal, atmospheric quality, typical of Vangelis's work, combined with the poetic and often introspective lyrics provided by Anderson. The melody is characterized by its soothing, yet evocative synthesizer lines, underscored by a gentle, rhythmic beat. Anderson's vocals add a dreamy, almost otherworldly dimension to the track.

'I Hear You Now' received a positive reception and is often cited as a highlight of the album. The collaboration between Vangelis and Anderson was well-received, leading them to work together on several more albums throughout the 1980s. Their work is often praised for its innovative fusion of electronic music with progressive rock elements."

SOUND ON SOUND ON A MODIFIED WATKINS COPICAT TAPE DELAY

video upload by LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER

"#tapeloops on a modified #tapedelay copicat.
WAV AND MP3 download of this performance and many many more downloads available here :-https://www.patreon.com/lookmumnocomp...
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i modified this copicat a whole 4 years ago sheeeesh!!!! i got it out of a box it had been sat in for 3 years, glad to have it back and doing stuff! :-"

Modding a Tape Delay With a Light Dimmer Switch?

"Cant Beat an #analog tape echo. or even a tape looper for that matter, So i have modified my watkins copicat to be a bit more useful!

if your wondering about the switches, they are simple. they are just switches cutting and making contact to the actual tape head, no fancy circuits, i just cut the wire going to the tape head, and put a switch on it. this is a relatively simple #DIY project BUT!! it is mains power, so dont attempt unless you are aware of the risks."

TTMC Buchla Adapter for Eurorack

video upload by Tokyo Tape Music Center

1/1/24 Technosaurus Cyclodon sequences Microcon + CXM 1978 (deliveries)

video upload by Cfpp0

Casio CZ Series Programming (CZ-101, CZ-1, CZ-1000, CZ-3000, CZ-5000) Part 3 of 4

video upload by Scifi Funk

All parts here

"How to program the Casio CZ Series from the CZ-101 to the CZ-1
https://hyperfollow.com/scififunk/

A Step-by-step tutorial for programming the Casio CZ Series of Vintage Synthesizers. I explain what each Pot and Slider does on the synthesizer and how they interact to create sound.

PLEASE NOTE - Subsequent Casio Progamming Tutorials will use Plug-in Boutiques Virtual Casio CZ VST plugin, as it#s so much quicker to program this way.

This series demonstrates how the synth works at a high level, enough to get you making sounds. For an in-depth look at programming the Synth as a whole. Please refer to my advanced programming series.

00:00 Example CASIO CZ programming session. Waveform sounds.
01:58 The 8 stage envelope.
03:08 Envelope visual examples.
Please watch the whole video to make sense of the chapters.

The Casio CZ-101 was my very first poly synth bought way back in 1985."

80’s Synth Jam- Roland JX-8P, Korg Poly-800, Volca FM2, Yamaha RX17

video upload by Darth Synthious

Auld Lang Syne on a Yamaha L-20D

video upload by Benjamin Dehli

"Playing an excerpt from Auld Lang Syne on a Yamaha L-20D electric harmonium / reed organ 🎹"

https://www.dehlimusikk.no

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Happy New Year everyone!

The above video by Benjamin Dehli went up yesterday on the 31st, and I figured it would be an appropriate start to the New Year - something vintage that harkens back to the pre-synth age, but new to the site. This is actually the first post to feature the Yamaha L-20D. Aparently it's an electric harmonium as opposed to an electonics-based harmonium like the Telharmonium (click and scroll down for additional posts). If anyone knows more about the Yamaha L-20D and/or when it was released, feel free to leave a comment.

I found the following brief discripton from this forum:

"Yamaha harmonium - looks like it dates from the 60's or 70's in great condition. I've tried to find out info about these on the net for ages but there doesn't seem to be ANYTHING out there on it. This plugs into the mains and it sort of whirs up - like a mini leslie rotating speaker and when you play you can feel the wind coming out of it. It also has a sort of knee pedal that you can use to alter the volume. sometimes there's a bit of a buzz overall but it seems to depend on the day and the weather but a great vintage sound.No outputs on this but has built in speaker so would be great for micing up and recording."

There is no mention of it on Wikipedia as of this post. That said, it sounds like the electric portion powers the airflow, so it's likely closer to a classic wind based harmonium (click for additional posts) than an electronics based harmonium like the Telharmonium. Note via 120years.net, "The Telharmonium can be considered the first significant electronic musical instrument and was a method of electro-magnetically synthesising and distributing music over the new telephone networks of victorian America."

I also found the following video from four years ago.

Music for a Found Harmonium (Cover) on a Yamaha L-20D

video upload by Benjamin Dehli

"Music for a Found Harmonium by Penguin Cafe Orchestra played on a Yamaha L-20D electric harmonium / reed organ. All the sounds is created with the organ and recorded with a matched pair of AKG C451E."

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Happy New Year!

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Sunday, December 31, 2023

Live Set (3 tracks) - Trip Hop / Dub Techno / DnB

video upload by Electronisounds Audio

"This set was made for Clownfest 12: A 6-day, online Electronic Music Festival - featuring incredible electronic musicians from around the globe.

BIG UPS, MARK (THE ACID CLOWN) GARDNER!! Thanks for having me!

Whatever kind of music you are making - KEEP IT UP, Friends!
Don't stop making *YOUR MUSIC*!!"

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