Trans-X : Living On Video : Recreation

video upload by Luke Million

"Was in the mood for some classic Hi-NRG Synth Pop today. This is my recreation of "Living On Video" by the Canadian band Trans-X 🇨🇦🎹🕺

Gear used;

Moog Multimoog
Roland Juno 6
Simmons Clap Trap
Roland Tr-808 (Via Ableton Drum Rack)
Oberheim OB8
Sequential Prophet 5 Rev 3

Stream my music
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1khu4...
https://music.apple.com/au/artist/luk..."

And the original:

Trans-X - Living On Video (Official Music Video)

video upload by UnidiscMusic

"Trans-X is a Canadian 1980s synth band formed in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are known for their hit song "Living on Video" which charted worldwide."

Midnight Star - Operator Official Video

Uploaded on Feb 19, 2010 UnidiscMusic·1,819 videos

Watch from the beginning. Payoff comes in at :40.

"Midnight Star - Operator
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The synth-funk unit Midnight Star scored several times on the charts during the mid-'80s, led by their double-platinum album No Parking on the Dance Floor in 1983. Just one of the successful acts on Solar Records (also including Shalamar, Lakeside, and the Whispers), the group was formed in 1976 at Kentucky State University by the Calloway brothers, trumpeter Reginald, and trombone player Vincent, with vocalist Belinda Lipscomb. After signing with RCA near the turn of the decade, Midnight Star recorded their first album in 1980, The Beginning, with a conglomeration of studio players and producers. After moving to the Solar label by 1982, the group released Victory and then added a full band: guitarist Melvin Gentry, bassist Kenneth Gant, drummer Bobby Lovelace, and keyboard player Bo Watson.

Though the Calloways' production skills -- later used to full effect on tracks by Natalie Cole, Gladys Knight, and Teddy Pendergrass -- had pushed Midnight Star into the R&B charts during 1981-1982, with singles like "Hot Spot" and "I've Been Watching You," the group was unprepared for the success of the first single from their third proper album, No Parking on the Dance Floor. "Freak-a-Zoid" hit number two on the R&B charts in mid-1983, and though it failed to make the pop Top 40, it pushed the LP over the platinum mark. "Operator," the first single from their next album, Planetary Invasion, became their highest-charting single, making number 18 on the pop charts. By 1986, Headlines had become Midnight Star's third album to at least sell gold, but it proved their last; both Reginald and Vincent left the group to form Calloway in 1988. (Incidentally, the Calloways had introduced future legend Babyface to Solar executives for his first job, and produced Babyface's group the Deele).

Without Reginald and Vincent Calloway to lead the way, Midnight Star fell fast and far. A 1988 self-titled album flopped, and 1990's Work It Out proved to be their last until 2002's 15th Avenue. Since then, the members continued outside collaborations, but they also came together for frequent touring. As late as 2007, the group's lineup featured Lipscomb, Gentry, Watson, Lovelace, and Gant. As Calloway, the Calloways found success with their first single, 1989's "I Wanna Be Rich," which hit number two on the pop charts. The track was their only major hit, followed by "Sir Lancelot" and the title track from their 1990 debut album, All the Way. Calloway returned two years later with Let's Get Smooth, but the album proved their last. The brothers continued working, with Pieces of a Dream and Bootsy Collins, among others."

Row of Sequential Circuits Prophet-5s.

Update via C.R. in the comments:

"no, payoff comes in at 0:17. [indeed]

here's a video I uploaded a while ago … Midnight star live with some synth + vocoder spotting. One of the best live performances I have ever seen by any band:"

Midnight Star - Freak-A-Zoid (live)

Uploaded on Nov 2, 2011 csmcrckrs·51 videos

"Midnight Star live in Los Angeles, 1983. Breathtaking performance."

BD594 - Living on Video

YouTube Published on Jul 27, 2012 by bd594

"Living on Video is one of my favorite songs from the 1980's. The pencil sketch video effect was created with a demo copy of AKVIS and it is a similar effect used in A-Ha's music video "Take on Me".

equipment used
Access Virus TI-2 Polar (Lead Synth1)
Korg Radias (Lead Synth2 and Vocoder)
Sequential Circuits Pro One (Bass Synth)
Roland SH-101 (Lasers)
Casio VL Tone (Rhythm Solo)
Korg ESX-1 (Drums and Vocal Effects)"

And the original:

Trans-X - Living On Video Official Video

Uploaded by UnidiscMusic on Feb 20, 2010

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Trans-X Living On Video
© 1981 Unidisc Music Group
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Midnight Star - Freak-A-Zoid Official Video Synth Spotting

YouTube Uploaded by UnidiscMusic on Feb 19, 2010
via @shawnaverything

"Midnight Star - Freak-A-Zoid
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The synth-funk unit Midnight Star scored several times on the charts during the mid-'80s, led by their double-platinum album No Parking on the Dance Floor in 1983. Just one of the successful acts on Solar Records (also including Shalamar, Lakeside, and the Whispers), the group was formed in 1976 at Kentucky State University by the Calloway brothers, trumpeter Reginald, and trombone player Vincent, with vocalist Belinda Lipscomb. After signing with RCA near the turn of the decade, Midnight Star recorded their first album in 1980, The Beginning, with a conglomeration of studio players and producers. After moving to the Solar label by 1982, the group released Victory and then added a full band: guitarist Melvin Gentry, bassist Kenneth Gant, drummer Bobby Lovelace, and keyboard player Bo Watson.

Though the Calloways' production skills -- later used to full effect on tracks by Natalie Cole, Gladys Knight, and Teddy Pendergrass -- had pushed Midnight Star into the R&B charts during 1981-1982, with singles like "Hot Spot" and "I've Been Watching You," the group was unprepared for the success of the first single from their third proper album, No Parking on the Dance Floor. "Freak-a-Zoid" hit number two on the R&B charts in mid-1983, and though it failed to make the pop Top 40, it pushed the LP over the platinum mark. "Operator," the first single from their next album, Planetary Invasion, became their highest-charting single, making number 18 on the pop charts. By 1986, Headlines had become Midnight Star's third album to at least sell gold, but it proved their last; both Reginald and Vincent left the group to form Calloway in 1988. (Incidentally, the Calloways had introduced future legend Babyface to Solar executives for his first job, and produced Babyface's group the Deele).

Without Reginald and Vincent Calloway to lead the way, Midnight Star fell fast and far. A 1988 self-titled album flopped, and 1990's Work It Out proved to be their last until 2002's 15th Avenue. Since then, the members continued outside collaborations, but they also came together for frequent touring. As late as 2007, the group's lineup featured Lipscomb, Gentry, Watson, Lovelace, and Gant. As Calloway, the Calloways found success with their first single, 1989's "I Wanna Be Rich," which hit number two on the pop charts. The track was their only major hit, followed by "Sir Lancelot" and the title track from their 1990 debut album, All the Way. Calloway returned two years later with Let's Get Smooth, but the album proved their last. The brothers continued working, with Pieces of a Dream and Bootsy Collins, among others."

Freakazoid.

Living On video (Instruments:)

YouTube via JohnFrank78 — October 25, 2009 — "Living On Video 1982-1983
Instruments: Roland Jupiter 4 and 6, CSQ 600, TR-808, Korg Vocoder and Polysix,
Oberheim OB8, DMX, DSX Elka Synthex, Electric guitar, Simmons and Mattel drums.


Oberheim DMX Classic Tracks on Electribe Sampler & Juno synthesizer From: harlemnightsmusic | 03 de junio de 2009 | All tracks recreated by ear. All synth, bass & fx parts were programmed on my Roland Juno 106 synth (1984), and recorded with a Boss SE50 effect processor. In the originals different synths were used. All played and filmed live during recording, no MIDI sequencer was used."
and the original:

Trans-X - Living On Video Official Video
YouTube via UnidiscMusic — February 20, 2010 — "CLICK TO DOWNLOAD http://bit.ly/9ed9BT

Trans-X Living On Video
© 1981 Unidisc Music Group
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