I never really categorized your old stuff as 'dance' music, and I don't remember you ever making anything with a '4 on the floor' beat, correct me if I'm wrong. Your electro fused with jazz in the 80's, has been one of my biggest musical inspirations, ever. Either way, you're a legend, cheers
Well back in the day, (the 80s), it wasn’t really categorised as dance music, more Soul, Funk, Electro. But Paul’s early stuff First Light then solo is pure brilliance!!!!🥇🥇🥇🥇
Rain Forest was one of the first dance tracks that really got me. As I child, I remember being amazed how a vocal-less song could be that groovy and catchy. Been a fan since.
I get what you're saying Mr. Hardcastle but......you made what is difficult for others look so incredibly easy 😅 like I can't imagine other dance producers being able to produce a solid beat in less than 5 minutes!
Hi Paul, I’m a huge fan of yours. I’m 51 and one of those who listens to progressive house music daily. For me, the 4 on the floor is just to keep it driving. Personally, I pay more attention to all the other intricacies of those tracks…the different patterns of the bassline, synth stabs, one off sound effects placed in strategic positions within the track as well as their position in space, and how all those elements coalesce, not to mention the elements that cause tension and release. It’s exciting for me. BUT…there’s always room for other genres. Thank you for all the years of great music you’ve shared with us!
This is what happens as we get older. Stuff can just become less fun and when something stops being fun, that's when you move on to something different.
As a youth Paul music featured heavy in our breakdance routines rainforest in particular still beautiful today thanks for the inspiration of an 80s kid
You truly are an artist who can expand your talents to other styles of music, and not simply be pigeonholed into one format. LOVE your creativity, Paul! Create whatever you want, just don’t stop creating ❤️ Greetings from Fort Lauderdale 🌴☀️👋🏻😁
10 years !!! You are a late starter anyway Welcome to Hardcastles World The one thing is you have a great back catalogue to work through all the way.back to '84
I have to agree with paul on this as I'm very much the old old old school! I really appreciated the sound from mid seventies as a teenager, then into to 80s where music started to change as did my enthusiasm. I'm just glad I had that precious time with such great music but have always been a huge follower of Paul's work as, well he is the master of chill, smooth what ever you to call it. Me I just enjoy a relaxing to the masters music.
Yes Paul! As someone who taught himself how to manually cut up old classic funk breaks in his teens, I TOTALLY get where you're coming from. Thankfully Steph and Jimi are still promoting your work in 2024
Sir Paul-PURE MUSICAL GENIUS, AND A VERY RARE GIFT THAT FEW POSSESS! The POWER OF A CREATIVE MIND will add VALUE AND APPRECIATION TO LIFE, and that's exactly what you do! I can't wait to hear what HARDCASTLE X sounds like! Paul
I wonder how many will remember going to TapeStop, Bluebird or Jiffs record shops, and then Lee Valley Market on Sunday Mornings for the latest releases on the way home from work. My favourite First Light Track (And I have them all still on vinyl 12'') was 'Right or Wrong! ' Thank you for being a massive part of that era Paul! Gimme the 80's back ANYTIME!
PH Is a genius! I'm so thankful to be here when it was released and thankful to still be here now! Thanks PH! I've been in music for years because of you and others! Salute!!!!! Giving your flowers now!
Hello Sir, i was born in 1987 and found to your Music in my early 20's and i just wanna say that i was blown away in a positive way! Much Respect from Berlin, Germany.......
In 2004 a friend made me a copy of Paul Hardcastle The jazz masters and I fell in love with your music,later when I got more into iTunes I purchased more albums,Paul’s music is jazzy but different it has something soothing and deep about it,I like jazz with other musicians but I love Paul’s music to relax en enjoy ,thank you and keep your creative soul going to what ever inspires you these days !
The thing about one of your most famous tracks is that it was also somewhat a history lesson about the Vietnam war for many on the dance floor. That was genius
Paul, even your cynical doodling sounds amazing. As a kid I always tried to imitate your style by recording bits and bobs off the radio and trying to mix it on my crap boom box into some sort of track. I never understood how the 'magic' worked but had a lot of fun trying it.
Good Video. You Make Good Music Paul Hardcastle. You Are One Of My Favorite Smooth Jazz Artists Of All Time. It Sounds So Good What You Do In Music I Can't Get Enough Of It. You Will Always Be A Legend In Music. Thank You Paul
You find it dull, guess what Paul, I'm afraid of breaking something now. Got to old, can't dance like I use to. But you keep making that awesome music I can relax with. Love you much.
Hi Paul, your music is amazing you really don't have to change, play and create what you like, it's a great pleasure to listen to your wonderful music❤🎼❤🎼❤🎼❤🎼❤
Thank you for sharing your behind the scenes. Your always moving forward in your style of music. Keeping the next Generation of music fresh sound and easy to listen to. Bassically getting hypnotized to your music
Danggit, Paul, I was hoping you would make one more funk album, not necessarily dance music. I'm one of those who have asked you a few times on your Facebook page, hah hah. I love funk, my favorite genre, but I also do love smooth jazz and you were one of the first artists I heard in that genre.
I started out during my teen years listening to you. King Tut And Rainforest Then discovered your album's before them Now I am hooked on all of your music 😊❤❤❤
hello Paul it would be good if you could share with us your fans like me i have been following you since the 85s with what instruments you compose and show us your home studio and especially your favorite synth Thank you for your answer!!
Paul Love Everything You Put Out You Put A New Spin On Jazz It Pulled Me In Thank You Brother GBU And Family Mom May Be Gone But Not Forgotten ( Hit Me Brother Lost My Mom And Dad ) 🙏 ❤ 🇺🇸
Huge respect Paul of course..But as soon as someone mentions the 4 on the floor beat as being boring, in my opinion, lose all credibility. "Dance music" is not a genre is it. What you created here I would class as cheesy house music, EDM almost but it's bland and has no substance to it. Lots of genres use the 4/4 but are completely different in overall sound. For example, Trance, PsyTrance, Techno, House, Hardcore, Happy Hardcore etc etc... I appreciate your opinion but those genres I have mentioned would come under the Dance Music Tag but genres such as Techno, Drumcode or Detroit etc are still innovating IMO. Still, you're still a legend Paul so big respect :)
OK For those of you who doubt I can't do this sort of music in my sleep. check out this album I did for Pacha a while back czcams.com/video/mJyw8rLSWfY/video.html
Mr. Hardcastle, for you is so easy, for us the listeners, of the 80's and 90's you are a breath of oxigene. Is the first time when I am in your channel, I gonna send the link to all my friends! I am sure all are love to hear again your music. I hope!
Hi Paul, i found your video interesting...i'm a huge fan of dance music, as a chronic pain sufferer, i find dance music as my 'Happy Music' but saying that, it must have rhythm and a good sound. The repetitive stuff, yes, not a big fan but with the black dog (depression) hiding around every corner, i find dance music puts me in a good mood and keeps me going.. I wish more 80s artists would write happy dance tracks that make us feel good... it really does help.. cheers, Michael @ Electronic80s / Soundz80s
When the musicians behind Lisa Stansfield started doing this style back in 89 it was ace. But then the 1990's gave it a faster tempo, called it Dance music and has been milked ever since. Some of it can be fun sure but rather listen to your Fly by Night track on loop. 😊
There is plenty of dance music without a 4/4 rhytm :) And I guess the approach is a bit different for this more modern kind of techno you seem to be talking about. It is much more about sound design than about complex musicality. A solid kick drum and a hi hat is enough to make people move and I think there is something special in that, evoking some part of our tribal brain. I would say for this more modern minimalstic techno sound design is the most important thing, because if you only got like 5 elements in the song they better be good. To each their own I suppose :)
Γεια σου αγαπημενε μου Παυλο (Hi my beloved Paul) !!!! You are a Unique Music Miracle !!!!!! Extremely thank you for all your Amazing and Magical Music !!!!!!
when I was a kid (14 ) I was Paul hard castle crazy lol I sent my mum down to virgin records while I was at school ( I couldn't concentrate that day) I sent her to get me 19 as some had different B sides! she said the staff emptied the whole stock on the counter just to get me the version I wanted lol ;) I then bought the destruction mix 12" for my birthday and my mate bought the final story 12" I was guttered lol I only had enough for one record with my pocket money ;) I recorded 19 to cassette and all B sides played them none stop! King Tut, Central Park, Fly By Night, Moon hopper and Dolores I never thought one day I would have them all on Compact Disc especially Dolores! ;) I also purchased Perceptions Of Pacha VIII on release date because it was by Paul Hardcastle its a great house mix! he was my idol back when I was a teenager! I still purchased today whatever I can!
Been a while since I watched a PH video but I listen to your chill tracks all the time. As a (very inferior) musician I like to try my hand at various genres and yes, Dance quickly loses any interest after the first couple of tracks :)
It was very similar to the songs produced in the 90s for the Sega Genesis, such as those from the game Street of Rage... 😂😯 Regardless of anything, Paul Hardcastle remains a musical genius... Composing a song instantly is for few! House Music great!
Paul Hardcastle is the genius of synth, making a brilliant 90s-style dance music just to mock the whole genre. He can't do bad even purposely.
Well said.
Paul, you are a lovely man, humble, polite and a genius of the keyboard, rock on dude!!
I never really categorized your old stuff as 'dance' music, and I don't remember you ever making anything with a '4 on the floor' beat, correct me if I'm wrong. Your electro fused with jazz in the 80's, has been one of my biggest musical inspirations, ever. Either way, you're a legend, cheers
Well back in the day, (the 80s), it wasn’t really categorised as dance music, more Soul, Funk, Electro. But Paul’s early stuff First Light then solo is pure brilliance!!!!🥇🥇🥇🥇
Rain Forest was one of the first dance tracks that really got me. As I child, I remember being amazed how a vocal-less song could be that groovy and catchy. Been a fan since.
Paul, u are one of my heros. Even if a dance track has that standard pattern, it’s the arrangement on top of it that can make it stand out.
I get what you're saying Mr. Hardcastle but......you made what is difficult for others look so incredibly easy 😅 like I can't imagine other dance producers being able to produce a solid beat in less than 5 minutes!
It takes literally as long as he took.
This isn't easy..... it's easy if you are a genius at what you do.
I was thinking the same thing
19 was still banger
Just for Money, Rainforest, King Tut?
all 👌
Imagine Paul on Rhythm Roulette. He'd blow them all away. 😂😅😁
You don’t need to do any dance music Paul. Your music is amazing as is!! ❤️🌺❤️🌺
You may not like making dance music anymore but that sure sounded great! No one does it like the legend!
And it still sounds better than 90 percent of the shite out there! You're the best Paul!
Subjective! 😊
This guy is FREAKING AMAZING. THE BEATS HE COMES UP WITH TOTALLY BEAT OUT Dr. Dre and more....
Hi Paul, I’m a huge fan of yours. I’m 51 and one of those who listens to progressive house music daily. For me, the 4 on the floor is just to keep it driving. Personally, I pay more attention to all the other intricacies of those tracks…the different patterns of the bassline, synth stabs, one off sound effects placed in strategic positions within the track as well as their position in space, and how all those elements coalesce, not to mention the elements that cause tension and release. It’s exciting for me. BUT…there’s always room for other genres. Thank you for all the years of great music you’ve shared with us!
This is what happens as we get older. Stuff can just become less fun and when something stops being fun, that's when you move on to something different.
you had a smile on your face the entire time you were making the beats mr. H.
As a youth Paul music featured heavy in our breakdance routines rainforest in particular still beautiful today thanks for the inspiration of an 80s kid
You truly are an artist who can expand your talents to other styles of music, and not simply be pigeonholed into one format. LOVE your creativity, Paul!
Create whatever you want, just don’t stop creating ❤️
Greetings from Fort Lauderdale 🌴☀️👋🏻😁
I've been listening to your music for 10 years and it has been slowly changeing my life for the better, thank u
10 years !!! You are a late starter anyway Welcome to Hardcastles World The one thing is you have a great back catalogue to work through all the way.back to '84
I have to agree with paul on this
as I'm very much the old old old school! I really appreciated the sound from mid seventies as a teenager, then into to 80s where music started to change as did my enthusiasm. I'm just glad I had that precious time with such great music but have always been a huge follower of Paul's work as, well he is the master of chill, smooth what ever you to call it. Me I just enjoy a relaxing to the masters music.
Paul… please agree: You had so much fun doing what you don’t like 🤣 You are gifted and please make a dance music album 😃
kinda feel like 'Moving & Grooving' was that album..
This Guy is A MUSICAL GENIUS. I WISH HE, ENIGMA AND SADE GOT TOGETHER. THAT WOULD BE A HUGE ALBUM!!
I was just thinking him and Sade would be so good .
You are a real genius. Whenever you get inspired, please don't quit doing such masterpieces for us. The human race on this era thanks!
Yes Paul! As someone who taught himself how to manually cut up old classic funk breaks in his teens, I TOTALLY get where you're coming from. Thankfully Steph and Jimi are still promoting your work in 2024
Paul, you are and always will be the MASTER at everything when it comes to music. You are so loved! And thanks for decades of music and memories.
Sir Paul-PURE MUSICAL GENIUS, AND A VERY RARE GIFT THAT FEW POSSESS! The POWER OF A CREATIVE MIND will add VALUE AND APPRECIATION TO LIFE, and that's exactly what you do! I can't wait to hear what HARDCASTLE X sounds like! Paul
I absolutely loved the bass!
Me to Chicago House oldskool vibes.
Keep doing what you Been doing PH your a icon my family absolutely loves you to success and Nothing Less
I wonder how many will remember going to TapeStop, Bluebird or Jiffs record shops, and then Lee Valley Market on Sunday Mornings for the latest releases on the way home from work.
My favourite First Light Track (And I have them all still on vinyl 12'') was 'Right or Wrong! '
Thank you for being a massive part of that era Paul!
Gimme the 80's back ANYTIME!
But he’s having fun though… it was wonderful watching this! 🎉
and i want the completed track...he put it all together then left us hanging to hear the completion of his 5mins of work
PH Is a genius! I'm so thankful to be here when it was released and thankful to still be here now! Thanks PH! I've been in music for years because of you and others! Salute!!!!! Giving your flowers now!
It’s freaky how great musicians like Paul have rhythm
Hello Sir, i was born in 1987 and found to your Music in my early 20's and i just wanna say that i was blown away in a positive way! Much Respect from Berlin, Germany.......
Rain Forest and Forest Fire remains my favorites by Paul Hardcastle
In 2004 a friend made me a copy of Paul Hardcastle The jazz masters and I fell in love with your music,later when I got more into iTunes I purchased more albums,Paul’s music is jazzy but different it has something soothing and deep about it,I like jazz with other musicians but I love Paul’s music to relax en enjoy ,thank you and keep your creative soul going to what ever inspires you these days !
The thing about one of your most famous tracks is that it was also somewhat a history lesson about the Vietnam war for many on the dance floor. That was genius
Paul, even your cynical doodling sounds amazing. As a kid I always tried to imitate your style by recording bits and bobs off the radio and trying to mix it on my crap boom box into some sort of track. I never understood how the 'magic' worked but had a lot of fun trying it.
Hi Paul; You look AMAZING! I completely agree and I love you SO much!🥰💜💜💜
Much love to you and Maxine!!! Hed Kandi will never be the same
I used to listen to Paul in the 80 and specially 19 really miss his music today
Paul made the oppisite to Everything but the Girl, they started jazzy and definitely ended up in electro-dance.
I am big fan of you Sir! specially smooth jazz music! Desire album wow!
Good Video. You Make Good Music Paul Hardcastle. You Are One Of My Favorite Smooth Jazz Artists Of All Time. It Sounds So Good What You Do In Music I Can't Get Enough Of It. You Will Always Be A Legend In Music. Thank You Paul
His music is still amazing even today i love his music and he was way before my time
This is such a solid beat, could totally dance to this at the club
Simply a genius. This great artist has my respect !!!
7:06 wow, that is great! I wanna hear a song of just that haha
Love ALL your material. Whatever you make is magical...you truly are "The Wizard". Well, it's back to the "Asylum" for me. 😁👍
You find it dull, guess what Paul, I'm afraid of breaking something now. Got to old, can't dance like I use to. But you keep making that awesome music I can relax with. Love you much.
Your music is timeless ❤
Yeap we want dance music lol and also Paul I would Loveeee another Jazz masters album 😩🙏🏽
Well yes kind of answers it Paul, thank you. And also for 19 and the incredible lyrics, a real icon.
Hi Paul, your music is amazing you really don't have to change, play and create what you like, it's a great pleasure to listen to your wonderful music❤🎼❤🎼❤🎼❤🎼❤
Man do you know how many cookouts and family reunions Ive heard Rainforest at 🙌🙌🙌 you def a legend it’s considered a hood classic where I’m from 💪🏾
Paul, I would do anything for just a shred of your musical insight
you are the best Paul, so much love from Brazil! you are the best.
Mr Hardcastle i still mix on turntables since 1983 and i still mix 2 Rainforests and 2 19.. 😁
Thank you for sharing your behind the scenes. Your always moving forward in your style of music. Keeping the next Generation of music fresh sound and easy to listen to. Bassically getting hypnotized to your music
Tooo amazing sir!!!!! I’ve been dancing to your stuff for a very long time! Thank you for sharing!!!!
Danggit, Paul, I was hoping you would make one more funk album, not necessarily dance music. I'm one of those who have asked you a few times on your Facebook page, hah hah. I love funk, my favorite genre, but I also do love smooth jazz and you were one of the first artists I heard in that genre.
I started out during my teen years listening to you.
King Tut
And Rainforest
Then discovered your album's before them
Now I am hooked on all of your music 😊❤❤❤
Felt the same way Paul and craved something different, fell into 90s jungle and drum and bass and haven't looked back.
hello Paul it would be good if you could share with us your fans like me i have been following you since the 85s with what instruments you compose and show us your home studio and especially your favorite synth
Thank you for your answer!!
I dont care if you make dance music anymore i listen to your music every single day even mowing. Thank you keep doing what your doing!❤
you might find it uninteresting, but i can't deny i had the impression you enjoyed making that!
SO SO SO underrated! Respect to you Paul!
Lowkey just created a hit. Paul Hardcastle a legend and genius. 👍🔥💯
Paul Love Everything You Put Out You Put A New Spin On Jazz It Pulled Me In Thank You Brother GBU And Family Mom May Be Gone But Not Forgotten ( Hit Me Brother Lost My Mom And Dad ) 🙏 ❤ 🇺🇸
My man said "Loose Ends"! 😍
How about one last album in the style of king tut
Awww yeah, "King Tut" is a bombastic classic! 💥
Bro your a goat man I just found your music today wtf?!!!! I wish I could meet you man you're a legend just know that my g!!!
This is essentially a master class
Huge respect Paul of course..But as soon as someone mentions the 4 on the floor beat as being boring, in my opinion, lose all credibility. "Dance music" is not a genre is it. What you created here I would class as cheesy house music, EDM almost but it's bland and has no substance to it. Lots of genres use the 4/4 but are completely different in overall sound. For example, Trance, PsyTrance, Techno, House, Hardcore, Happy Hardcore etc etc... I appreciate your opinion but those genres I have mentioned would come under the Dance Music Tag but genres such as Techno, Drumcode or Detroit etc are still innovating IMO. Still, you're still a legend Paul so big respect :)
Such a genius and inspiring musician!
OK For those of you who doubt I can't do this sort of music in my sleep. check out this album I did for Pacha a while back czcams.com/video/mJyw8rLSWfY/video.html
That bass line went hard tho 🎉
great super star of jazz international... congrat.
Get this man to do a Soundtrack for a new Streets of Rage!
THAT WHY WE NEED YOU, PAUL
Got me a collection of his music after Rain Forrest. One of my favorites is Zen Warrior
Mr. Hardcastle, for you is so easy, for us the listeners, of the 80's and 90's you are a breath of oxigene. Is the first time when I am in your channel, I gonna send the link to all my friends! I am sure all are love to hear again your music. I hope!
This reminds of that BBC interview you done back in the 80's and you said something similar.
Personally I think it's fantastic you segued into the smooth jazz genre with masterful ease.
Hi Paul, i found your video interesting...i'm a huge fan of dance music, as a chronic pain sufferer, i find dance music as my 'Happy Music' but saying that, it must have rhythm and a good sound. The repetitive stuff, yes, not a big fan but with the black dog (depression) hiding around every corner, i find dance music puts me in a good mood and keeps me going..
I wish more 80s artists would write happy dance tracks that make us feel good... it really does help..
cheers, Michael @ Electronic80s / Soundz80s
From France. Mr H. I am 55. You are, today like yesterday and tomorrow a super Light in my life. Pleasures to all of us. F
When the musicians behind Lisa Stansfield started doing this style back in 89 it was ace. But then the 1990's gave it a faster tempo, called it Dance music and has been milked ever since. Some of it can be fun sure but rather listen to your Fly by Night track on loop. 😊
Is that Omnisphere I spot with my little eye? It's a great synth!
There is plenty of dance music without a 4/4 rhytm :) And I guess the approach is a bit different for this more modern kind of techno you seem to be talking about. It is much more about sound design than about complex musicality. A solid kick drum and a hi hat is enough to make people move and I think there is something special in that, evoking some part of our tribal brain. I would say for this more modern minimalstic techno sound design is the most important thing, because if you only got like 5 elements in the song they better be good. To each their own I suppose :)
4/4 rhythm and "four on the floor" are not the same thing.
Gosto de seu estilo musical!Sensacional!From Brazil
Best Paul hardcastle track has to be rain Forrest for me. I've remixed this so many times and never fall out of love with it.
Γεια σου αγαπημενε μου Παυλο (Hi my beloved Paul) !!!! You are a Unique Music Miracle !!!!!! Extremely thank you for all your Amazing and Magical Music !!!!!!
when I was a kid (14 ) I was Paul hard castle crazy lol I sent my mum down to virgin records while I was at school ( I couldn't concentrate that day) I sent her to get me 19 as some had different B sides! she said the staff emptied the whole stock on the counter just to get me the version I wanted lol ;) I then bought the destruction mix 12" for my birthday and my mate bought the final story 12" I was guttered lol I only had enough for one record with my pocket money ;)
I recorded 19 to cassette and all B sides played them none stop! King Tut, Central Park, Fly By Night, Moon hopper and Dolores I never thought one day I would have them all on Compact Disc especially Dolores! ;)
I also purchased Perceptions Of Pacha VIII on release date because it was by Paul Hardcastle its a great house mix!
he was my idol back when I was a teenager! I still purchased today whatever I can!
That bass line is on point.
Great lesson master Hardcastle
I'm fortunate enough to have been born in the time when your hit "19" came out, it was pioneering in it's sound.
Been a while since I watched a PH video but I listen to your chill tracks all the time. As a (very inferior) musician I like to try my hand at various genres and yes, Dance quickly loses any interest after the first couple of tracks :)
I bet he can make many themes for movies!🎉
Wow 😯 that came out awesome 🤩
Give us whatever you got💃🕺
It was very similar to the songs produced in the 90s for the Sega Genesis, such as those from the game Street of Rage... 😂😯
Regardless of anything, Paul Hardcastle remains a musical genius... Composing a song instantly is for few! House Music great!
D Train is one of my favorites by Hardcastle. He is my #1 favorite smooth jazz artist of all time.