"Brothers in Arms" by Dire Straits and "So" by Peter Gabriel are my two favorite albums from the 80's and that's really saying something because I am obsessed with nearly all 80's music. These two albums were masterpieces that perfectly capture the middle of the 80's. Of course, both albums were heavily featured in my favorite TV show of all time too. ;-)
Nice demo, Espen! I really liked the sounds you played at the end (the ones from "Ride across from the river"). I'm a Dire Straits connoisseur and music producer. I have over the years collected info regarding this album and tour. Especially things regarding synthesizers. Synthesizers used on the album and tour: - Yamaha GS1, super rare synth (Yamaha's first FM synth, shaped as a "baby grand". Used on the "Brothers in Arms" intro and probably all over the album. As far as I know this synth was not on the tour.) - Yamaha DX 1, rare synth (Used all over the album and can also be heard on basically every track on the tour. But most noteworthy for the "stab chords" in "Money for Nothing" and being one of the portions to form the lead for "Walk of Life" on both album and tour, as far as I know.) - Synclavier II with FM and sampling, super rare synth/sampler/workstation (Used for the Arpeggio "arp" in the intro to Money for Nothing. Can also be heard all over the album and tour) - Roland Jupiter 8, rare synth this days (used for the background war sounds in the intro to "Brothers in Arms", this synth is also one portion of the "Walk of Life" lead sound and can also be heard all over the album and tour.) - Sequential Circuits Prophet 5, used on the album and tour (not sure to what extent on the album) - E-Mu Systems Emulator II, used on the album and tour (Used for the "Shakuhachi" intro to "Ride across from the river") - They also used a Hammond B3 (uses "additive synthesis" to create sound), a Yamaha Grand Piano and a accordion. According to a story I read were the producer Neil Dorfsman was interviewed Alan Clark and Guy Fletcher played the accordion together to record the parts for the album (one moving the bellows and the other playing the notes).... Some fun and interesting information. Cheer Daniel, host of Eat and Listen channel
NEVER would have guessed this intro was from a DX7 I also never realized I would have an interest in programming DX. After watching this video though, I’m quite interested and may buy one. 450 on eBay not bad!
That intro sound sounds pretty analog really, does'nt it? Great album and great classic FM sounds. I always thought that intro was made with a string machine or something.
For many years since now I thought it was a string synth like a Solina or so that was used for the Intro from Dire Straits . Thank you Espen for making this Video and thanks to Hedge777 or ElectronicSupersonic for creating the patches
Dire Straits' Alan Clark was among others also one of the illustrious circle of GS1 users, like a YAMAHA advertisement showed him sitting cross-legged on(!) that monstrousity. Supposedly the album "Making Movies" makes use of it. Personally I rather think its audible on "Love Over Gold". Anyway gotta listen several times...
I remember buying Sound On Sound back in 1986... might even have been the first issue I ever bought... Guy Fletcher was talking about the synths he was using... I remember he referred to the DX1 like you say and maybe Steinberg Pro24 (though I think this was after Brothers in Arms)... those were the days... I think the DX7 can sound pretty nice with fx, those pad sounds would mix really well with anything... endless hours typing in programs from E&MM... :D
5:38 Did you have the Transpose function enabled? From this point onwards the notes we heard were two semitones above the keys that were played. Thanks for another interesting episode.
All the stigma still surrounding the DX7 stems from ancient, outdated rumors that were thrown around in the 80’s and 90’s, that it sounds «thin, brittle, cold etc.). As soon as you start delving into programming and the endless oceans of patches available these old definitions fall completely flat. If still in doubt, get an SY99.
I was certain it was my own pic taken by myself of my old one DX7. A quick google search will often result in my own pics (from videos) showing up and very often it's faster for me to just download pics from those searches, rather than browsing through multiple hard drives to find pics suitable for thumbnails. In this case I was not careful enough and for that I apologize. My bad. I've updated the thumbnail now with a pic I know 100% is mine. Thanks for letting me know! :)
@@EspenKraft Nothing to apologize for. Your photo/video work is really great, so I take that as a big compliment 😁 I love your videos, keep up the great work 👍
Espen, anyone, has anyone done these presets for Arturia synth emulators (e.g. DX7)? Thank you indeed Espen for this wonderful episode, DireStraits forever 👍
Kindness In your eyes, I guess You heard me cry You smiled at me Like Jesus to a child I wonder if the introduction and the entire song were an inspiration for George Michael to compose Jesus to a child.
"Brothers in Arms" by Dire Straits and "So" by Peter Gabriel are my two favorite albums from the 80's and that's really saying something because I am obsessed with nearly all 80's music. These two albums were masterpieces that perfectly capture the middle of the 80's. Of course, both albums were heavily featured in my favorite TV show of all time too. ;-)
Nice demo, Espen!
I really liked the sounds you played at the end (the ones from "Ride across from the river").
I'm a Dire Straits connoisseur and music producer. I have over the years collected info regarding this album and tour. Especially things regarding synthesizers.
Synthesizers used on the album and tour:
- Yamaha GS1, super rare synth (Yamaha's first FM synth, shaped as a "baby grand". Used on the "Brothers in Arms" intro and probably all over the album. As far as I know this synth was not on the tour.)
- Yamaha DX 1, rare synth (Used all over the album and can also be heard on basically every track on the tour. But most noteworthy for the "stab chords" in "Money for Nothing" and being one of the portions to form the lead for "Walk of Life" on both album and tour, as far as I know.)
- Synclavier II with FM and sampling, super rare synth/sampler/workstation (Used for the Arpeggio "arp" in the intro to Money for Nothing. Can also be heard all over the album and tour)
- Roland Jupiter 8, rare synth this days (used for the background war sounds in the intro to "Brothers in Arms", this synth is also one portion of the "Walk of Life" lead sound and can also be heard all over the album and tour.)
- Sequential Circuits Prophet 5, used on the album and tour (not sure to what extent on the album)
- E-Mu Systems Emulator II, used on the album and tour (Used for the "Shakuhachi" intro to "Ride across from the river")
- They also used a Hammond B3 (uses "additive synthesis" to create sound), a Yamaha Grand Piano and a accordion. According to a story I read were the producer Neil Dorfsman was interviewed Alan Clark and Guy Fletcher played the accordion together to record the parts for the album (one moving the bellows and the other playing the notes)....
Some fun and interesting information.
Cheer
Daniel, host of Eat and Listen channel
NEVER would have guessed this intro was from a DX7 I also never realized I would have an interest in programming DX. After watching this video though, I’m quite interested and may buy one. 450 on eBay not bad!
The album actually used the DX1, but since they share the same internals they can easily be replicated on a DX7.
Thanks for this ,alchemy live was a great album ,it was before brothers in arms but has some great moody keyboard bits in it
That intro sound sounds pretty analog really, does'nt it? Great album and great classic FM sounds. I always thought that intro was made with a string machine or something.
For many years since now I thought it was a string synth like a Solina or so that was used for the Intro from Dire Straits . Thank you Espen for making this Video and thanks to Hedge777 or ElectronicSupersonic for creating the patches
Cheers!
Cheers and have a nice day
Beautiful patches Espen 👌
I can take no glory. ;-)
I LOVE DS and vintage Yamaha stuff
The intro of "Money for Nothing" would be great too see/hear. Maybe EspenKraft may show us a making of....😁
Not only "intro". "Money for Nothing" has 2 or 3 or 4 different DX7 patches used.
those are some really beautiful sounds
Love the metallic sound, very techno!
Yeah! I love Dire Straits synth sounds. Thanks!
By the way.
I have DX7 card. (For motif ES7)
And I am so happy ❤😂.
Thank you Espen! 👍🌟🤗
Love all the synth work on that Dire Straits Album.Thanks for Sharing.
Very informative 🎉
Thank you, for your presentations❤
Cheers!
Dire Straits' Alan Clark was among others also one of the illustrious circle of GS1 users, like a YAMAHA advertisement showed him sitting cross-legged on(!) that monstrousity. Supposedly the album "Making Movies" makes use of it. Personally I rather think its audible on "Love Over Gold". Anyway gotta listen several times...
Brothers in Arms made me a bigger fan too. Great synth and guitar work.
First string sound is massive, great, it reminds me The Lost Day track by Brian Eno from Ambient 4.
Hedge has some great stuff on his channel.
Been waiting for this video… 😁😁😁😆
Dire Straits used DX1, Emulator II, Jupiter 8, the DX7 and Synclavier, and they are supplemented by a Jupiter 6, TX7, and a "new" Roland Super JX.
Not on the record.
Yeah that record used mainly DX7, Synclavier II & Jupiter 8; ur still the best EK ,thanx again dude
Not a Jupiter-8. It was only used on the world tour, not on the recording. According to Guy Fletcher in the interview.
@@EspenKraft so just DX7 & Synclavier II for the recording in the studio, what else do you need with those two really¿thanx EK
I remember buying Sound On Sound back in 1986... might even have been the first issue I ever bought... Guy Fletcher was talking about the synths he was using... I remember he referred to the DX1 like you say and maybe Steinberg Pro24 (though I think this was after Brothers in Arms)...
those were the days... I think the DX7 can sound pretty nice with fx, those pad sounds would mix really well with anything... endless hours typing in programs from E&MM... :D
Oh I love those retro synth sounds...
timeless synth
Dire Straits are awesome
thank you for the very interesting video ✌
5:38 Did you have the Transpose function enabled? From this point onwards the notes we heard were two semitones above the keys that were played.
Thanks for another interesting episode.
Can't remember what I did.
Superb! 👏👏👏👏
Nice dude ✌🏻
Cheers!
BRAVO!! ❤.
WOW. That one at 5:37 is gorgeous...
So great! To me, the regular old ROM flute sounds more like the “Ride Across the River” flute, but I’m probably wrong haha 😎
Esben...I've been starting a Dire Straits Tribute band for quite a while now (Denmark)...I need the right keyboard player - you would be perfect? ❤
Thanks for saying. Not what I'm doing to put it mildly. ;-)
@@EspenKraft It could be 😊
Done with bands 25 years ago. ;-)
Don't forget The Princess Bride soundtrack. DX all over that film.
That's not Dire Straits.
@@EspenKraft No, it's Mark Knopfler. But I think somehow the two are related.🤨
Not really Knopfler did alot of things without DS thanx dude(s)
I can't believe they used a DX-7 for strings, when they had a Jupiter around.
NED Synclavier II dude
All the stigma still surrounding the DX7 stems from ancient, outdated rumors that were thrown around in the 80’s and 90’s, that it sounds «thin, brittle, cold etc.).
As soon as you start delving into programming and the endless oceans of patches available these old definitions fall completely flat. If still in doubt, get an SY99.
Hedge777 - respect!
Nice DX7 in the thumbnail 😉
My old one.
@@EspenKraft Nope, it's mine 😆 Feel free to use the photo however. I'm just glad it can be of use to someone 😁 Great video BTW 👍
I was certain it was my own pic taken by myself of my old one DX7. A quick google search will often result in my own pics (from videos) showing up and very often it's faster for me to just download pics from those searches, rather than browsing through multiple hard drives to find pics suitable for thumbnails. In this case I was not careful enough and for that I apologize. My bad. I've updated the thumbnail now with a pic I know 100% is mine. Thanks for letting me know! :)
@@EspenKraft Nothing to apologize for. Your photo/video work is really great, so I take that as a big compliment 😁 I love your videos, keep up the great work 👍
Thanks man! :)
Doesn't Money for Nothing have that "electric guitar sounding" patch and some orchestra hits too?
DX7s !
Espen, does your DX7 have the Gray E Matter installed ?
No.
What is the name of the first patch on the DX7
You've only missed the Money for Nothing. This particular song is full of DX7 patches as well.
No, I have one of the patches from that in this video. I didn't bother with the most obvious ones.
Espen, anyone, has anyone done these presets for Arturia synth emulators (e.g. DX7)? Thank you indeed Espen for this wonderful episode, DireStraits forever 👍
Thanks! No idea about the Arturia.
Casio CZ 5000... Any good..?
Mark knopfler... Direstraits my favorite band ... With... Mike oldfield lol😅
Kindness
In your eyes, I guess
You heard me cry
You smiled at me
Like Jesus to a child
I wonder if the introduction and the entire song were an inspiration for George Michael to compose Jesus to a child.
I almost met mark knopfler.