The Safety Dance - Recreated on Vintage Synths

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  • čas přidán 7. 10. 2021
  • I recently rediscovered 'The Safety Dance' and there are some sweet synth parts in this masterpiece by Men Without Hats. 🕺🚫🎩
    Drums - Ableton Push 2 (Linn LM1)
    Bass - Moog Multimoog
    Vocoder - Roland VP330
    Synths - Moog Grandmother, Roland Jupiter 4, Oberheim OB8, Sequential Prophet 5 Rev 3.3
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Komentáře • 873

  • @stevedekorte
    @stevedekorte Před 2 lety +914

    This is great. Would love to hear you play the whole song.

    • @erikburman530
      @erikburman530 Před rokem +33

      CZcams would shut him down for copyright violation.

    • @stevedekorte
      @stevedekorte Před rokem +20

      @@erikburman530 I watch other channels (like RJ8) that play full songs and aren't shut down.

    • @77thTrombone
      @77thTrombone Před rokem +13

      Put a box with a talking head in the corner and it makes the video a commentary, not a copy

    • @haywoodyoudome
      @haywoodyoudome Před rokem +7

      @@erikburman530 Jews

    • @LazzyRabbit
      @LazzyRabbit Před rokem

      @@erikburman530 youtube should get rid of people like you - its a leagle rendition...

  • @PrankZabba
    @PrankZabba Před rokem +351

    Saw them live once. And I could not believe how loud they were in concert. The kind of live show you can feel in your body. It's the second loudest show I think I ever saw.

    • @gnomechomsky2524
      @gnomechomsky2524 Před rokem +77

      Men without ears

    • @TheBrianCloud
      @TheBrianCloud Před rokem +2

      What was the first?

    • @lupowins
      @lupowins Před rokem +16

      @@TheBrianCloud Kenny G probably?

    • @empire0
      @empire0 Před rokem +12

      Was it so loud it knocked your hat off?

    • @jamesmacleod671
      @jamesmacleod671 Před rokem +22

      Nah, loud is being at a Motorhead concert and you can't hear right for two days, that's what I call loud.

  • @sammyc2268
    @sammyc2268 Před rokem +105

    At 0:48 always loved that instrumental part of the original song video. So glad someone recognized it because its not in the other versions of the song

    • @TransistorBased
      @TransistorBased Před rokem +9

      It's in every version...

    • @Carlux777
      @Carlux777 Před 8 měsíci

      That's the baroque melody part ,love!!!

    • @Bob12632
      @Bob12632 Před 7 měsíci

      What are the notes for that bit?

    • @michaelrivera4299
      @michaelrivera4299 Před 2 měsíci

      I know what you mean, I like the video version too

  • @melvis1967
    @melvis1967 Před 2 lety +458

    Simply fantastic but why so short? I think that a lot of people appreciate this fantastic version...please complete it!

    • @alitlweird
      @alitlweird Před rokem

      I’m happy with the demo. and yeah: copyright stuff yada yada. They’d take it down if the song was any longer probably. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

    • @minirock000
      @minirock000 Před rokem +2

      It's so short because they didn't make the music, go buy the music!

    • @minirock000
      @minirock000 Před rokem +1

      @@TFT-bp8zk Yes and he should because he would be stealing from another artist. You kids just don't understand do you!

    • @KairuHakubi
      @KairuHakubi Před rokem +37

      @@minirock000 yeah nobody ever did covers back then. the kids these days don't remember! oh wait.

    • @ahabduennschitz7670
      @ahabduennschitz7670 Před rokem +22

      @@minirock000 You realy shouldnt call other People "Kids" while you articulate yourself like a 12 Year old. Thats not a smart move

  • @padgc
    @padgc Před 2 lety +746

    Nothing can beat the sounds of anologue synths 👌

    • @rafffaaa6975
      @rafffaaa6975 Před rokem +27

      A dx7 can

    • @DF-eg8vl
      @DF-eg8vl Před rokem +24

      @@rafffaaa6975 Do not waste time with the ignorant.

    • @mrstephenpariah
      @mrstephenpariah Před rokem

      Up for debate czcams.com/video/LyhTxQwSwJU/video.html

    • @HighlandStudio91
      @HighlandStudio91 Před rokem +20

      PAUL MARTIN: Actually...Korg's PolySix V2 softsynth, beats it's own original hardware version of the PolySix keyboard.
      The software enables versatile sound creation with enhancements such as 32-voice polyphony (max), up to 16-voice unison (with detune/ spread function), flexible external modulation settings, MIDI clock synchronization for the modulation generator and arpeggiator, and a spread function that adjusts the spaciousness of the effects. The multi-effects that have been added to this softsynth, are among the very best I've ever heard.
      I've been a keyboardist for 43 years & a life-ling Korg fan and I can vouch for Korg's accuracy & attention to every conceivable detail, in their recreation of the original PolySix keyboard(as it has all of the analog warmth & sonic characteristics.)

    • @dangdrjay3011
      @dangdrjay3011 Před rokem +10

      No, my laptop with stock synths can :)

  • @KnapfordMaster98
    @KnapfordMaster98 Před rokem +56

    Maaaan the oberheim gets the sound of that main synth. Such a great sound.

  • @TheKitchenerLeslie
    @TheKitchenerLeslie Před rokem +16

    Wow, I didn't realize how layered it was! Have an upvote!

  • @Yossus
    @Yossus Před rokem +2

    I sort of love how this video starts with the Push and then immediately throws it back to its great grandfathers

  • @mikeheap7978
    @mikeheap7978 Před rokem +72

    Loved "men without hats" from the 80's and safety dance, had a 12" long mix of the song. I could get up, washed and dressed for work as a 16 year old before the song had finished. Now 39 years later 😭😭😭 looking back with fond memories 😝👍

    • @andy.m265
      @andy.m265 Před rokem +1

      Me to brother 👍 I’m 56 ! 😞😁

    • @BakaTaco
      @BakaTaco Před rokem +1

      @@andy.m265 I don't see any reason, at all (I hope), why you and Mike can't dance and have a good time while listening to this song still!
      I say GO FOR IT! You've got every right to do so!

    • @minirock000
      @minirock000 Před rokem

      I think you mean twelve minutes long not inches.
      Also, Mike Heap? As in Spaced Mike Heap? As in Upstart Crow Mike Heap? As in Friday Night Dinner Mike Heap? :)

    • @darklordojeda
      @darklordojeda Před rokem

      @@minirock000 Probably referring to the record size. 12" singles were generally just the extended versions of songs.

    • @jayskicksnfits9372
      @jayskicksnfits9372 Před rokem

      @@andy.m265 *too*

  • @jamesbennett5189
    @jamesbennett5189 Před rokem +6

    I cant believe how complex and layered that song is !!!! Crazy! 🤯🤯🤯

    • @lfader
      @lfader Před rokem

      Absolutely.... 💫💫💫

  • @xavierhuc2125
    @xavierhuc2125 Před 13 dny +1

    I keep coming back to this.

  • @BboySalamon
    @BboySalamon Před 2 lety +73

    This combination of famous, vintage american and japanese synths sounds fantastic👍

  • @wolframokeefe6044
    @wolframokeefe6044 Před 10 měsíci +5

    There seriously needs to be more safety dancing in this world.

  • @STRAIGHTP
    @STRAIGHTP Před rokem +1

    Wow man you are going to get a DMCA violation for perfectly recreating the OG. Great job

  • @robertkees6048
    @robertkees6048 Před rokem +11

    I've been on a decades long quest to find a recreation of The Safety Dance so I can sing the vocals and I've finally found it. Now what am I going to do with all my time.

  • @AvitalShtap
    @AvitalShtap Před rokem +5

    Oh please!!!! This needs a longer version. I can't stand making longer versions of my own videos so I understand the reluctance but this one is just such an incredibly groovy cover that I would love to see it with more of those instruments!

  • @LScott-fl1sm
    @LScott-fl1sm Před měsícem

    DUDE! That's in the POCKET, sir: quite well done. Thanks for caring enough to do good work on this well-followed classic... nailed that shit.

  • @gatsu8634
    @gatsu8634 Před rokem +6

    As somebody who has always wondered what the heck one is supposed to do with like 10 keyboards worth of synths this was both educational and magical. 🤩

  • @davidstevens1228
    @davidstevens1228 Před 2 lety +132

    Oh my, this is really really good this one . . . Its not just you've got fantastic gear to play live with :) Its your knowledge of patch programming and sounds selection that defo sets you apart from other cover artists :) "Your defo one of CZcamss finests buddy"

    • @lukemillionmusic
      @lukemillionmusic  Před 2 lety +10

      Thanks David. I appreciate your support 🙏

    • @azynkron
      @azynkron Před rokem +7

      You'd be surprised over how many hit songs used the default settings/patches e t c. They didn't fiddle around as much as you'd think.

    • @croolis
      @croolis Před rokem +7

      @@azynkron most of these synths do not have defaults, though ..

    • @panamaJ
      @panamaJ Před rokem +2

      @@azynkron only when your talking about the Yamaha DX7 / Roland D50, no one could get their head around that stuff! These old analogs had no presets which was the beauty of them.

  • @BigUziVert2190
    @BigUziVert2190 Před rokem +6

    That drum beat sounds so killer

  • @thesuperframe
    @thesuperframe Před 2 lety +23

    Please play this at sets on the beach or slims something, I’ll be there for it, a full version would be amazing

    • @lukemillionmusic
      @lukemillionmusic  Před 2 lety +6

      I'll be in Perth for Ministry of Sound Classical playing a set of Recreations on Dec 11. And more Perth shows are on the way :)

  • @mlb6d9
    @mlb6d9 Před rokem +1

    LOL - "You can dance if you wannooh!"
    What a classic 80's song, thanks for sharing!

  • @MikeKobb
    @MikeKobb Před rokem +3

    I keep coming back for the combination of that MultiMoog and that Oberheim. Man, they sound fabulous.

  • @joekireka9122
    @joekireka9122 Před 2 lety +8

    That vintage sound...Wow!!!

  • @cyberprompt
    @cyberprompt Před rokem +2

    how a meme song from the 80s becomes a lesson in brilliance.

  • @popstars4444
    @popstars4444 Před rokem +48

    Brilliant! this song was my whole life for a couple of years. They had a great medieval video too, the band were French Canadian

    • @Ndlanding
      @Ndlanding Před rokem +4

      A couple of years? Were you in an American prison somewhere in Cuba?

    • @FurtiveSkeptical
      @FurtiveSkeptical Před rokem +6

      And they were also without hats...
      at least the men were.

    • @stevegarcia3174
      @stevegarcia3174 Před rokem

      One of my favorites another good one I liked by them was I got the message they were a great group the 80s were fun times

    • @Hackenberg
      @Hackenberg Před rokem

      @@stevegarcia3174 When the xirs are not looking, put on some Sam Kinison and Eddie Murphy concerts.

    • @FromtheHerts81
      @FromtheHerts81 Před rokem

      I’ve seen that video. Jolly as it was, sinister memories of The Wicker Man kept creeping in.

  • @MrGofastest
    @MrGofastest Před rokem

    Moog Multimoog 1978-81 for fat bass, Roland VP-330 1979-80 vocoda (and can do strings), Roland Jupiter 4 1978-81, Oberheim OB-8 1983-85, sequential Circuits Prophet 5 (1978-84). What a collection. They are sounding great too. I'll have to watch some more of your videos.

  • @soapbox187
    @soapbox187 Před rokem +7

    Analog synths are on a league of their own. It's almost as if you can feel the music brushing up against you.
    Great job. 👍

  • @adamv242
    @adamv242 Před rokem

    It's all 1983 up in here... love it!

  • @TYSofficial
    @TYSofficial Před rokem +4

    That Oberheim OB-8 made this remake sound so much better lol. Overall awesome remake!

  • @phillipzx3754
    @phillipzx3754 Před rokem +1

    One minute is just not enough! :-) CZcams audio handicap aside, that sounds Fing AWESOME!

  • @derekdexheimer3070
    @derekdexheimer3070 Před rokem +1

    TOO SHORT! Perfect rendition, captures the era so well.

  • @caryheuchert
    @caryheuchert Před rokem +1

    I saw Men Without Hats in 1983. One of the most memorable concerts of my life.

  • @stephenspackman5573
    @stephenspackman5573 Před rokem +1

    Ah, the glory of the Hats. Makes me feel all Montreal-y :).

  • @rickadrian2675
    @rickadrian2675 Před rokem

    OMG!!!! My disturbing childhood just came back to me. I was in scouts and the only kid with a cassette deck (and batteries) had the 12" mix is as a cassingle and played it non- stop for 3 days and nights.

  • @Akira625
    @Akira625 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I never get tired of hearing that old school synth.

  • @dannydr
    @dannydr Před 2 lety +4

    Brings me back to the Bio Dome

  • @aschule5684
    @aschule5684 Před rokem

    after hearing this and reading the comments it's unanimous ”MORE MORE " BRAVO 👏

  • @purpl3t1m3
    @purpl3t1m3 Před 6 měsíci

    That Micromoog always steals the show for me. I can't explain it, but the bass on these songs is always bang-on!

    • @lukemillionmusic
      @lukemillionmusic  Před 6 měsíci +1

      It’s actually a Multimoog which is basically an expanded Micromoog 😊

    • @purpl3t1m3
      @purpl3t1m3 Před 6 měsíci

      @@lukemillionmusic and now I want one!

  • @tonymcnamara9368
    @tonymcnamara9368 Před rokem +3

    Brought back memories!
    I've still got the vinyl single!!

  • @morthotechartworks6129

    Dood that was so satisfying. Such a rich hearty synth sound

  • @glyph2011
    @glyph2011 Před rokem +3

    That sounded identical to the original! Superb 👍👍🎉

  • @randytrader3026
    @randytrader3026 Před rokem +11

    You have a nice collection of keyboards.. I was working on a collection of boards until the Corona virus hit.. I had 30+ years on the same job and the company laid off half of its work force and never called us back.. I ended up saling 8 keyboards and a kickass PA system... why am I telling ya'll this ?? oh well, it felt good to tell somebody. Lol. again, you have an awesome collection of keyboards..

    • @zoned7609
      @zoned7609 Před rokem

      @Randy Trader - capitalism is not your friend :(

    • @randytrader3026
      @randytrader3026 Před rokem

      @@zoned7609 not in this case.. but I do start retirement next month and stop using my savings for bills.. then I'm going shopping.. sad thing is I'll never be able to replace what I had.. I had my first synth an Arp Omni .. it paid for a couple of house payments..

    • @LDCDL
      @LDCDL Před rokem +1

      @@zoned7609 it's no one's friend. From the workers the capital pays to make the exploitation of labor a little less inhumane to the capital exchangers/"owners" whose whole life revolves making the decision that's likely to make them the most profit: so anything from high turnover rates to keep labor expenditures low to changing focus within or outside of the company's main industry because researching medicine isn't as profitable as developing the auto-injector it comes in.
      Why we've decided to shackle ourselves with an economic system that ends up pitting each other against one another during the best of practice when we could use better, more fair, more popular methods of producing stuff for one another where the only person exploiting labor is the one performing their own labor to better humanity I'll never understand.

  • @Brianthecitizenjournalist
    @Brianthecitizenjournalist Před 2 lety +11

    Shame it's only one minute long. I was really getting into it.

  • @kjamison5951
    @kjamison5951 Před rokem

    This brought back memories. Thank you.
    Alas, they were not happy memories - but for complete different reasons to your video.

  • @effluviah7544
    @effluviah7544 Před rokem +1

    Immediately subscribed. Holy shit. You're a god.

  • @dynjarren8355
    @dynjarren8355 Před rokem +3

    It’s a great One hit Wonder that just hit all the right notes like they all do! Sounds great!

    • @darklordojeda
      @darklordojeda Před rokem

      You should listen to some of their other stuff. It's pretty good.

  • @Lovejazz01
    @Lovejazz01 Před rokem +1

    Spot on! I’d pay much 💰💰💰 to see you perform the 80’s live!

  • @legatrix
    @legatrix Před rokem

    That is some serious sidechaining on the bass, sounds awesome!

  • @danfm1
    @danfm1 Před 2 lety +6

    this is the exact type of content i was looking for, keep it up my fellow musician

  • @schrodingerscat1863
    @schrodingerscat1863 Před rokem +1

    That was sooooo good. 👌😎

  • @maeve615
    @maeve615 Před rokem

    Shit, that was a trebuchet launch into nostalgia. A++ job

  • @jochenreich683
    @jochenreich683 Před 2 lety +4

    Fantastisch!👏👍🤗thx luke🎹🎶💃🏻

  • @Ziyoblader
    @Ziyoblader Před rokem

    Oh my gosh that opraheim I can listen to you play that part of the song with that instrument for hours

  • @spydestroyer
    @spydestroyer Před rokem

    Great band from Montreal Quebec Canada Men Without Hats . Good Job !!

  • @oddities-whatnot
    @oddities-whatnot Před rokem

    Thats bloody brilliant. Takes me back to those happy days

  • @myusernamesucks1623
    @myusernamesucks1623 Před rokem

    That absolutely rocked my shit. Well done.

  • @servo5000
    @servo5000 Před rokem

    Wow, love the sound of that Oberheim.

  • @AngryD
    @AngryD Před rokem

    Love it man!! THank you for doing this!!

  • @LucasVigor
    @LucasVigor Před rokem

    Ffucking nailed it! And I know, because I was THERE!

  • @samcoon6699
    @samcoon6699 Před rokem

    There is a killer metal version of this. It is VERY good!

  • @djonedjone55
    @djonedjone55 Před 2 lety +2

    you are the only one who notifies me that Friday has started) thank you!

  • @michaelbabcock4172
    @michaelbabcock4172 Před rokem

    The combo of the Jupiter-4 and the oberheim made my hairs stand up.

  • @christopherhaupt8676
    @christopherhaupt8676 Před rokem +3

    Damn that Sequential Circuits sounds incredible

  • @ChrisKaplan
    @ChrisKaplan Před 2 lety +3

    Yes the 80‘s sound I LOVE IT!!! Thanks for the inspiration!

  • @riskvideos
    @riskvideos Před rokem +3

    That was amazing. Love the vintage hardware.

  • @fernandotrinidad9434
    @fernandotrinidad9434 Před rokem

    Brings back a lot of memories.

  • @stephaneneron
    @stephaneneron Před 6 měsíci

    Ohhhh, Really nice job !!! I love the muti-layered setup to acheive this. Thanks for sharing :)

  • @cerspence
    @cerspence Před rokem

    That was epic

  • @mortjoer
    @mortjoer Před rokem +1

    I really wish this was longer

  • @shoobidyboop8634
    @shoobidyboop8634 Před rokem

    When you pulled out that kazoo at 0:27, I was sure it was the absolute worst thing to do, but I gotta admit, you made it work. KUDOS TO YOU!!!

  • @cruncherx86
    @cruncherx86 Před 11 měsíci

    I always need to hear your awesome “snippets” 50 tines!

  • @grod1360
    @grod1360 Před rokem +2

    Awesome. I had a smile on my face the whole time. Wish it was longer. Love it

  • @bauhnguefyische667
    @bauhnguefyische667 Před rokem

    Oh my!
    There is more to this pop tune than I gave credit. I have that 80’s love/hate with the music.

  • @section9809
    @section9809 Před rokem

    You sir, alongside XangeliX, are a "Lord of the Synth"!

  • @sub222marathon
    @sub222marathon Před rokem

    No idea why this showed up on my feed, but I'm glad it did.

  • @pauljarvis1944
    @pauljarvis1944 Před rokem +1

    I absolutely love the analogue synths!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @pougiebear66
    @pougiebear66 Před rokem +3

    Such a warm & fuzzy retro sound that can't be replicated by digital equipment..This sound made the 80's...🤘😎🤘

  • @mode1charlie170
    @mode1charlie170 Před rokem

    I knew this would be good…you didn’t disappoint.

  • @davidsitzman7799
    @davidsitzman7799 Před rokem

    Goin' "Old School" sounds so sweet on his vintage gear! Hell Yeah!

  • @RS250Squid
    @RS250Squid Před rokem +1

    00:39 What is that monster! She sounds like a beast!

  • @RetroRespawn
    @RetroRespawn Před rokem +1

    Wonderful. Full version please!!

  • @thesuperframe
    @thesuperframe Před 2 lety +3

    Perfect. I loved this song as a kid one of the first songs I ever remembered, also love synth so perfect marriage

  • @robertmantell1700
    @robertmantell1700 Před rokem

    Man this was really, really neat. Thank you for sharing.

  • @AvitalShtap
    @AvitalShtap Před rokem

    Boy I love these HOT vintage sounds!!!🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

  • @cowboyway99
    @cowboyway99 Před rokem +2

    That was soooo bad ass! Would loved to seen you play the whole thing, and some other great songs too.

  • @danielgbgibson
    @danielgbgibson Před rokem +1

    Men Without Hats fucking rule.

  • @analogsynthmuseum784
    @analogsynthmuseum784 Před 2 lety +2

    back to the 80s club !!!!!

  • @thesequencer4971
    @thesequencer4971 Před 2 lety +7

    Awesome Safety Dance Remake... Jupiter 4 sounds at 0:29 amazing👍

    • @Torrente70
      @Torrente70 Před rokem

      it is said that this sound is made by the Prophet 5 too

  • @jamesconraadtucker
    @jamesconraadtucker Před rokem +1

    Love the Prophet and the Oberheim sound. Fat, and analog for days.

  • @davewestner
    @davewestner Před rokem

    you must be your keyboard tech's favorite client.
    Nice job BTW

  • @Massev6871
    @Massev6871 Před rokem

    I used to LOVE this song! Still do it seems!!!!

  • @TheA.K.
    @TheA.K. Před rokem

    This song makes me smile every time I hear it!! Brings back some seriously awesome childhood memories! I sure do miss the 80's. Except for the hair, whoever told me that a mullet with a rat tail was cool should have been slapped!!

  • @ReverendMuncle
    @ReverendMuncle Před rokem

    Just stumbled across this video. Haven't played it yet but my suspicion is that this is the moment that the internet has been building towards

  • @zachhaywood1564
    @zachhaywood1564 Před rokem

    I always can't help but chuckle when I hear the riff at 0:20. Such cheesy goodness. I mean this as a compliment!

  • @thatguyineverycommentssection

    love the organ its my favorite

  • @KurtRichterCISSP
    @KurtRichterCISSP Před rokem +1

    I love it! My first thought when hearing the lead at 0:20 was Pointer Sisters' "Jump For My Love" ❤️ absolutely nothing beats analog. It's like a living tone vs dead. Thanks for keeping it alive! 😁

  • @anonemouse1470
    @anonemouse1470 Před 2 lety +6

    nailed it!

  • @buzzcrushtrendkill
    @buzzcrushtrendkill Před rokem +1

    I love it. Incredible effort you made here. The analog synth sound cannot be beat.

  • @E4RLIES
    @E4RLIES Před rokem +1

    Oooh that arpeggio at the end!!
    Super juicy sounds all round superb stuff 🙌🏼🎹😎