Deconstructing "CAN YOU FEEL IT" Larry Heard's MASTERPIECE

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  • My new track - I poured my heart and soul into this one - open.spotify.c... Breakdown and analysis of the classic dance track 'Can You Feel It' by Mr Fingers AKA Larry Heard.
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Komentáře • 288

  • @threeMetreJim
    @threeMetreJim Před rokem +108

    All of the perfection of digital signal processing these days, and what makes the track sound 'nice' is the noise, distortion, reduced dynamic range and saturation from an analogue tape recording.

    • @mrdrgonzo
      @mrdrgonzo Před rokem +12

      Same with photography, trying to recreate that analogue feel with filters and such. I’ve a £3,500 Sony camera which I put a filter on the front of the lens to stop it being as sharp and have that film look 😂

    • @electro-soma
      @electro-soma Před rokem +1

      ​@@mrdrgonzo Very true. I started off with VSCO film presets years ago. Spent a fortune making my state of the art camera look old!

    • @billmarsh1971
      @billmarsh1971 Před rokem +7

      Throw in the recycled vinyl for low cost pressing and the whole thing sounded like it was made years before it was

    • @gimmegamma4849
      @gimmegamma4849 Před rokem +1

      @@billmarsh1971 or you can bitcrush

    • @yepyep3897
      @yepyep3897 Před rokem +3

      @@gimmegamma4849 There are no free lunches.

  • @BsktImp
    @BsktImp Před rokem +40

    This song, one word: _sublime._ Grown adult and this tune touches every emotion from childlike joy to wanna bawl out cryin'.

  • @olivergroves2007
    @olivergroves2007 Před rokem +32

    Probably the greatest track ever made for me! So ahead of its time!

    • @thegroove2000
      @thegroove2000 Před rokem +5

      Its pure bliss even still today. A masterpiece.

    • @rorz999
      @rorz999 Před rokem +1

      I love it, but I like Mystery Of Love even more

  • @Lumibear.
    @Lumibear. Před rokem +31

    I loved and still love these kinds of tracks where it’s all just loops and the art is in the sounds, simplicity and mix. It’s a whole vibe.

  • @gamblesgroove111
    @gamblesgroove111 Před 11 měsíci +4

    Anyone that prefers the vocal version doesn’t really understand the beauty of this track.

  • @LokiDWolf
    @LokiDWolf Před 4 měsíci +3

    Hi. Chicago House Head here. I have danced to this so many time. And your channel with this track came up in the algorithm because I was listening to t he original. Your breakdown was fun. And like you I prefer the vocal version. And you're 100% correct in that the tape sound makes the biggest difference! I'm not into this producing thing but thought I'd give it a watch. We sometimes get over protective, us old school folks, and I wanted to make sure it was being represented correctly. LOL Much respect! I did remember that in the U.K. House took off big time back in the 80's. It's so wonderful to see it still alive in some form across the pond.
    Cheers!

  • @supersmileyclub544
    @supersmileyclub544 Před rokem +30

    Such an amazing track, some of the most incredible moments in my life were spent dancing to this, it evokes memories of my late brother and I just grinning at eachother lost in the sound :( A melancholy tune for me now, I love, it brings me joy mixed with with a little sadness, amazing track.

    • @GyuBeats
      @GyuBeats  Před rokem +4

      Ah thanks for sharing, must be bittersweet for sure. All the best

  • @huntrrams
    @huntrrams Před rokem +6

    Now this is how you create a classic deep house track! Sounds fresh!

  • @blairwilliams136
    @blairwilliams136 Před rokem +5

    I remember a older mate of mind dropping that track at his appt after a weekend of partying and it totally melted me

  • @Jacob-yb6bv
    @Jacob-yb6bv Před rokem +5

    A classic. Thanks for breaking this down. The honest simplicity of the time makes the track a tune, the basic technology and the tapes give the tune some style and signature but it’s those simple chords that give it it’s charming almost sorrowful Detroit beauty. It’s the man as much as his machines.

  • @AutPen38
    @AutPen38 Před rokem +17

    I've tried remaking this several times. One of the problems I initially had is that several of the releases (and CZcams versions) are "out of tune", as they appear to have been sped up. I think Larry played it in A minor, but the master was varispeeded up so the released version is halfway between A and A sharp. So whenever I tried to play along to the reference track, mine always seemed too "dull" and off key. Larry's drums are also about 50 cents sharper than typical 909 samples which makes them sound a bit more cutting.

  • @robdeam7893
    @robdeam7893 Před rokem +2

    Larry is a bonafide genius

  • @mufcmusic8514
    @mufcmusic8514 Před rokem +7

    Each time you played a new part I got them goosebumps all over again, this track will be played at my funeral on the way in 💪 Roy Ayers Everybody loves the sunshine on the way out ❤️🏆

    • @GyuBeats
      @GyuBeats  Před rokem

      ❤❤❤

    • @thegroove2000
      @thegroove2000 Před rokem +1

      YOOOOOO. Right on.

    • @thegroove2000
      @thegroove2000 Před rokem

      Virgo r u hot enough. czcams.com/video/hNeExXesiRM/video.html

    • @BeeDotEee
      @BeeDotEee Před rokem +1

      This is my funeral music. This and High on Hope (long hot summer mix) by Microglobe. After the wacky intro bit when the nice cloud choir bit comes in of course :)

  • @russ8889
    @russ8889 Před rokem +19

    Undoubtedly one of the proper classics of house music ,I’m a absolutely a old house/ techno head .The simplicity of house music it what makes it so good it’s total grooves ,love your recreation’s of some of the tracks you choose I feel like your looking through my record collection and pulling out the classics…..maybe your get to Break For Love by Raze,Strings Of Life by Derek May or go on a few years to Energy Flash by Joey Beltram.

  • @8CountAudio
    @8CountAudio Před rokem +1

    ‘80s Chicago house = pure gold

  • @datboyfilmz1826
    @datboyfilmz1826 Před rokem +1

    Massive respect to you for that tutorial that's such a classic .

  • @barty2381
    @barty2381 Před rokem +1

    I was an Hip Hop head back when this was out, I loved this track!

    • @GyuBeats
      @GyuBeats  Před rokem

      Hip-hop was my first love music wise :)

  • @talkin-ape
    @talkin-ape Před rokem +2

    YES! This track hit me hard back in the day, and still hits me now after hearing it countless times. Thanks for doing this reconstruction, it was always such a mystery to me back then how these were made. Instant subscribe!

  • @adriancline-bailey3301
    @adriancline-bailey3301 Před měsícem

    That was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING mate! I'm going to be a supporter pretty damn, soon, I found this track by accident just scrolling, I knew the track from my rave days, and to see you break it down so well, deconstruct it, its truly wonderful! That "tape" bit is so class, lol

  • @RegularFootisChris
    @RegularFootisChris Před rokem +3

    this song never gets old

  • @FLiNToN77
    @FLiNToN77 Před rokem +3

    Superb deconstruction again. Age Of Love - Jam and Spoon remix next please....

  • @brixandmortaruk
    @brixandmortaruk Před rokem +2

    Wow! This has to be one of the best recreations of a classic House track I’ve ever seen and heard.
    Well done man 👏👏

  • @j.e.albert230
    @j.e.albert230 Před rokem +1

    An absolute classic, it can’t be overstated. Well done!

  • @kelvinbullock9669
    @kelvinbullock9669 Před měsícem

    Larry was a true master...and this track will be something that all generations who appreciate music will listen to throughout time. Endless

  • @mingwingming1999
    @mingwingming1999 Před rokem +29

    As a 51 year old ex raver from back in the day I love what you do, What a great recreation… there are just so many tracks I would love you to cover I can’t wait to see what unfolds.. here’s a few - voodoo ray , hallucinogen, Orange Theme, Energy Flash, French Kiss, Age of Love, Your love Prodigy, I could go on and on and on ❤❤

    • @awkwardtom
      @awkwardtom Před rokem +14

      Not an ex raver ALWAYS a raver! 😊

    • @mingwingming1999
      @mingwingming1999 Před rokem +3

      @@awkwardtom you’re right 😀 life changing times for many of us back then that those crazy memories and feelings we will take to the grave. naughty naughty very naughty 😂😂

    • @russ8889
      @russ8889 Před rokem +5

      Old raver’s never die the just die harder………get on one matey….😎

    • @humanerror3139
      @humanerror3139 Před rokem +2

      Yes Orange Theme - Cygnus X, one of my all time faves, absolute killer track 🙂

    • @grambo4436
      @grambo4436 Před rokem +3

      Keep on raving even beyond your 50's

  • @dopelyrics6223
    @dopelyrics6223 Před rokem +2

    One the best records ever made

  • @m.a.r.349
    @m.a.r.349 Před rokem +1

    Probably one of the most important dance tracks in House Music history. Deep House at its finest.

  • @lamsior
    @lamsior Před rokem

    Perfect.

  • @silocybe83
    @silocybe83 Před rokem +1

    one of my favourite ever tracks ! Really enjoyed this and its brilliant simplicity , nice one

  • @Ogma3bandcamp
    @Ogma3bandcamp Před rokem +1

    Nailed it, well and truly nailed it. The peak of a mis-spent youth.

  • @adrianrobledo6741
    @adrianrobledo6741 Před rokem

    this made my day

  • @ismaelcortesjr9281
    @ismaelcortesjr9281 Před rokem

    Absolutely love and respect that you did this track .

  • @DB_Cooper.
    @DB_Cooper. Před rokem +2

    i had the crowd pumping way back and threw this on. the resident DJ almost ripped it off the 1200s. not fast enough, he says. it turned out ok. it was fast enough.

  • @4TheExec
    @4TheExec Před rokem

    Mister! Mister! Mister! You're taking me back to my teens, in Trinidad and Tobago! Radio 95.1 FM, on a Saturday morning! Thank you!!!

  • @benji.B-side
    @benji.B-side Před rokem

    I really know my House Music and lived it all from the beginnings and must say, this all time favourite House tune! Great video to get an understanding on how it was made. This song has SOUL!!

  • @fabianrr
    @fabianrr Před rokem

    wow, so cool

  • @wangshuyen
    @wangshuyen Před 6 měsíci

    Amazing tune. What a classic. Thanks for the breakdown.

  • @michaeldulsky8492
    @michaeldulsky8492 Před rokem

    Very nice reproduction! I love this song and you're an amazing producer. Thanks for sharing.

  • @kenkajoto4746
    @kenkajoto4746 Před rokem

    Incredible breakdown of this iconic snapshot of my youth ❤

  • @awkwardtom
    @awkwardtom Před rokem +1

    Yep I agree the ride is so prominent but wouldn’t be the same without it. Epic job on an epic track….another one, thanks mate 😊

  • @james4001
    @james4001 Před rokem +1

    Very cool episode. . Funnily enough I've recently dug up some old gear and been dumping DAW tracks to my Fostex R8 tape machine - well worth the time, and sounds GREAT .. Love your show - best on CZcams. The Russian Dude is also worth a watch in 2022. ..

  • @SuperQdaddy
    @SuperQdaddy Před rokem +1

    Its simple and basic something a beginner would write who has spiritual emotions..and good ears for drums..I started making tracks like this in mid eighties and have a few good ones..cheers to Larry's vibe

  • @tjtommy5495
    @tjtommy5495 Před rokem +2

    Logic - Final Frontier
    Chesus - Newark
    Mr Fingers really inspired some heavy hitters!

    • @tonyjamesr116
      @tonyjamesr116 Před 3 dny

      Remember the female vocal bootleg? Think she sang “nation to nation, feeling so good. “

  • @macaw6718
    @macaw6718 Před rokem

    hi and thank you so much for recreating my all time favourite house track.
    absolutely nailed it.
    kind regards.

  • @slabbyrider8665
    @slabbyrider8665 Před 4 měsíci

    All these years, now I know where it came from & have just listened to Jackson 5 1981 tour live

  • @MSM1
    @MSM1 Před rokem

    Your recreation sounds so original! Great tutorial, thank you :)

  • @alexandermccarthy
    @alexandermccarthy Před rokem

    Another epic recreation! Amazing work.

  • @DJTomOke
    @DJTomOke Před rokem +1

    I bought 'The Jacksons Live' LP years ago, as I was listening I heard 'Can You Feel It!!!' blast out of the speakers. I couldn't believe it!

  • @easyneal
    @easyneal Před rokem

    The A/B comparisons at around 8 minutes was very telling. Good work.

  • @StereoAnthony
    @StereoAnthony Před rokem

    Should have commented when you did Little Fluffy Clouds, but seeing you re create these old classics are just such a huge treat!
    You got a new subscriber for sure!

  • @user-fw5gd3le1v
    @user-fw5gd3le1v Před rokem

    Congratulations on your 10k subscribers. Enjoying all your videos, GYU beats.

  • @JuliusSeizureOfficial
    @JuliusSeizureOfficial Před 5 měsíci

    Love the bass.

  • @djneils100
    @djneils100 Před rokem

    loving what you're doing sir.

  • @georgea.henryjr.5191
    @georgea.henryjr.5191 Před rokem

    From the time I heard Can you feel it back in the late 1980's, I bought it right away!

  • @daveparsons6956
    @daveparsons6956 Před rokem

    Awesome as always. Top work.

  • @hoagy_ytfc
    @hoagy_ytfc Před rokem

    Classic! Thanks for this :)

  • @josedicaro
    @josedicaro Před rokem

    Great info in this tut, thank you :)

  • @streetstyle9200
    @streetstyle9200 Před rokem

    It’s in my playlist as of now I rock it daily at work 2022

  • @GyuBeats
    @GyuBeats  Před rokem +1

    Get 1-1 coaching here - gyubeats.uk/
    Support the channel by joining the Patreon here - www.patreon.com/gyubeats

    • @rhodesy80
      @rhodesy80 Před rokem

      If you don't mind me asking what swing are you using ?

    • @robinsss
      @robinsss Před 22 dny

      I. Was in Chicago. When this was released and without the tape sounds more like the original

  • @craigtechno
    @craigtechno Před rokem

    Yeah this track changed everything for me. Working as a kid on Romford Market, East London, this track kicking out from the record stall. I didn’t just hear it, I FELT It ! Acciiiiiiiiidddd 😊

  • @Sotangy247
    @Sotangy247 Před rokem

    Fantastic recreation. What a tune!

  • @paulbmorgan
    @paulbmorgan Před rokem

    I learned a lot here, thanks for the quality upload. And a special thanks for expanding my vocabulary with 'nicefies' I am going to start using it immediately ;-)

  • @skyhigh_butterfly
    @skyhigh_butterfly Před rokem

    This track is eternal

  • @AvithOrtega
    @AvithOrtega Před rokem

    Great music deconstructions of classic electronic music! I am doing something similar but for other kind of music, but is always interesting to see other producers nailing the original records.

  • @funkyjeff77
    @funkyjeff77 Před rokem

    Your videos are great and I think you are a great teacher, I love you can explain complex things with simple layers. Big up again!+++

  • @EoinOSullivan1
    @EoinOSullivan1 Před rokem

    Really enjoyed the video. Thanks
    .

  • @tr606
    @tr606 Před rokem

    That Satin plug-in is nuts! I’m gonna have to buy me a copy of that. Great video by the way

  • @markwilliams1104
    @markwilliams1104 Před rokem

    Nice one guy.

  • @damo5791
    @damo5791 Před rokem

    Another great remake, Gyu. Always so detailed, accurate and entertaining. I have to admit, I get a tad excited when I see you've uploaded a new one. A suggestion for one of your future ones: "Andronicus - Make You Whole". I'd imagine it's fairly straightforward, but would love to see you do it.

    • @GyuBeats
      @GyuBeats  Před rokem

      Wow, thanks! Cheers for the suggestion I'll bear it in mind 👍

  • @dariushunter6792
    @dariushunter6792 Před měsícem

    TR 909 is staple of House, Techno, Trance and rave.

  • @DroneShots_UK
    @DroneShots_UK Před rokem

    Didn't see this one coming! Love it!

  • @toasterboy708
    @toasterboy708 Před rokem

    Wicked tune. Wicked video. Wicked tute.

  • @supermellow9891
    @supermellow9891 Před rokem

    Amazing how simple the synth sounds are

  • @rjbush7955
    @rjbush7955 Před 8 měsíci

    I was 16 when I first heard CYFI. Still listening to it. One of my favourites

  • @kingklabe
    @kingklabe Před rokem

    I swear to God I was listening to this yesterday and wanted to suggest it to you.

  • @edwardmorris8141
    @edwardmorris8141 Před rokem

    Thank You!

  • @DjangoFlaherty
    @DjangoFlaherty Před rokem

    Thanks for doing this for us! I followed along with community-made Reaktor ensembles "Ronald" Juno-60 and Tape Mate. Very interesting! It's amazing how much of this track's DNA is still heard in house music today.

  • @Sbradyman
    @Sbradyman Před rokem

    another great video, straight to the point & well edited ;)

  • @Moonrakerd
    @Moonrakerd Před rokem

    nice one

  • @judgegiant8951
    @judgegiant8951 Před 18 dny

    Love this tune, Love the Martin Luther King jnr mix even more

  • @eskodemusic
    @eskodemusic Před rokem

    Great choice. Love this track. 👍

  • @j-star1
    @j-star1 Před rokem

    Quality re make, subscribed! 🔥💎🔥

  • @opiejaye
    @opiejaye Před rokem

    Wow, the tape effect makes such a difference, adds a nice warmth to it.

    • @GyuBeats
      @GyuBeats  Před rokem

      Yeah it really does, I said it was subtle but I think I misspoke

  • @gameswithoutfrontears416

    Absolute genius track. Thanks for the vid. I prefer the no vocals original. Just following those perfect changes as things come and go. Love it

  • @RollrightKnights
    @RollrightKnights Před rokem

    It's all about the feel of that track ✊

  • @InVisionsynthmindscape

    Great remake congratulations 😁😁👏🏻👏🏻

  • @humanerror3139
    @humanerror3139 Před rokem +1

    Please do something from Yello's second album Claro Que Si. Daily Disco would be so interesting to see broken down. Loving this series so much. Brilliant 🙂

  • @peterbmusic
    @peterbmusic Před rokem

    Thanks Gyu, just used that Choral tip on a similar Bass line I have been working on and it punched me in the face! 😆 Cheers!

  • @LabSkaterPussies
    @LabSkaterPussies Před rokem

    Please do more of these house how was it made videos

  • @nobbystyles4807
    @nobbystyles4807 Před rokem +1

    brilliant. id love to seem more of these classic rave era ones but possibly going deeper into the rabbit hole as it were. when people mention "classic house" you always get the same tracks that appear on compilations but rarely mentioned are the tracks that reall glued those dj sets together back in the day that dont get much credit. it would also be cool to see a hole thread of producer specific breakdowns like kevin saundersons work and for a uk twist how about baby ford.?
    edit: also how about new fast automatic daffodils "big" jon dasilva mix

  • @SpotlessWindows-t2x
    @SpotlessWindows-t2x Před měsícem

    I’m gonna go with the intro from Addis posse-let the warriors dance, funky drum mix for that missing bit at the end

  • @karlmeadows4986
    @karlmeadows4986 Před rokem

    Just think how amazing the tune sounded in 88 for the first time in a club

  • @SavageV1rgo
    @SavageV1rgo Před rokem +1

    Although Beyonce used a traditional House beat with deep vocals, this beat would've been betterfor "Break My Soul" with the second verse played at after the crowd cheering. Her vocals singing the chorus, IMO.

  • @Gainn
    @Gainn Před rokem

    When the 'bass drum' solos, most of the time it's just the tom.
    The seemingly random rimshot sections add a huge amount to that sense of organic change.

    • @GyuBeats
      @GyuBeats  Před rokem

      Ah ok that's interesting. Yeah did I mention the rimshot? I might have forgotten.

  • @therealdjap
    @therealdjap Před rokem

    Great job

  • @sethraimes
    @sethraimes Před rokem +1

    Love these. Could really go for a "James Brown is Dead" breakdown!

  • @masonjones3780
    @masonjones3780 Před rokem

    still remember Tony Humphries playing this to open his show at times on 98.7 kiss fm. classic track

    • @luiscortes6699
      @luiscortes6699 Před rokem

      Yes, instant classic once tony introduced this... remember him playing this with snippets of rocky and bowinkel...

  • @anthonydipizzio1623
    @anthonydipizzio1623 Před 5 měsíci

    amazing bro!!! 👏🏼 I would take the G down and let it rub against the A.

  • @fabiandeka4221
    @fabiandeka4221 Před rokem

    As Larry mentioned more than one time, he could not afford at that time, any Juno 60. The track was made on Alpha juno2.

    • @GyuBeats
      @GyuBeats  Před rokem

      Hmm, he says otherwise here - www.vice.com/en/article/wjqv3b/larry-heard-can-you-feel-it-making-of

  • @DJUniverse3
    @DJUniverse3 Před 6 měsíci

    I met this masterpiece thanks to GTA San Andreas, one of the radios called SF-UR (San Fierro [Fictional city of the game based on San Francisco] Underground Radio), a radio FULL of underground electronic music from the 80s and 90s, including this absolute banger