Vangelis Hymn Cover on Yamaha CP70 and CS80

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"Simple and beautiful tune by the late Vangelis. Not a real copy of the orginal but my interpretation - using most of my gear :-)"

5 Legendary Poly's in one live Improv to enjoy!

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"The OBX has joined my collection last Friday - I thought it would be a good idea to bring them together in one simple tune - to see how they sound independently and together. Not a full demo of all their sounds - but just a nice way to hear them in one video"

I HEAR YOU NOW VANGELIS - INSTRUMENTAL COVER with CS80

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"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."

Vangelis Blade Runner End Titles #Synthwave edition #cs80 #jupiter8 #minimoog #rhodes #vangelis

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"I didn't seem to make sense to make a exact copy of this great song - so I decided to give it a Synthwave feel and have a go at it with almost all synths I own. And inspired by a request by @educouchez6709 I have added some Rhodes solo's"

Rhodes Jupiter 8 Linndrum Improv

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"Having some live fun - with the great backing of the Linn and the Moog bass. #rolandjupiter8 #jupiter8 #linndrum #oberheim #oberheimob8"

80-ies Synth cover of Crockett's Theme from the Miami Vice TV Show

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"#miamivice was a famous tv show in the 80-ies - the soundtrack was made by the fabulous #janhammer (#janhammermusic) and featured the #jupiter8 #linndrum and the #fairligthcmi - great #vintagesynths #synthcover #synthwave was born in that time and this is one of the greatest synth songs ever. I playing the #YamahaEX5, #RolandJX10 and the wonderful #Arturia Fairlight CMI plug in."

Tron Legacy 'The Grid' soundtrack played in Vangelis Style

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"By using the #cs80 and #cp70 it instantly gets a Vangelis vibe. Great work bij #daftpunk. #synthcover #synthesizer #synthwave"

5 Sound examples of the hardware CS80 versus the Arturia CS80V. Can you hear the difference?

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"Many followers asked me to do this side by side test. I didn't use poly aftertouch - to create a very objective comparison. You can even join our online quiz - give your answers via de following link: https://forms.gle/UZmKLqMaHHLUm1RY7. #vintagesynths #arturia #quiz"

Update:

CS80 Hardware versus Arturia plug - who could spot the difference?

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"I made 5 sound examples on the real CS80 and the Arturia plugin version. Over 300 people took the test. Here are the results!"

How bad does a CS80 sound without effects?

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"In this video I will compare the sound of a CS80 with and without reverb and delay. You will be surprised - especially compared to Jupiter 8 en Oberheim OB8. #vintagesynths #cs80 #jupiter8 #oberheim #lexicon #delay #reverb"