Deconstruction: Bronski Beat - 'Smalltown Boy' in Ableton Live

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3 жыл бұрын

Ski Oakenfull deconstructs the seminal dance music hit, "Smalltown Boy" by Bronski Beat. The track features a mesmerising hook which has been sampled numerous times, including Supermode (Steve Angello & Axwell of Swedish House Mafia fame) in their house classic, "Tell me why".
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@wakeupcall2665 3 жыл бұрын

1984, I was 17, and a group of friends totally obsessed with the New Wave movement went often to this club in Dortmund. Dance floor was elevated with neon lights underneath, like cubes put together. Small Town Boy came on, club and dance floor packed, fog machine on full power and strobe lights flickering, and when that mid part synth came on, it was like out of this world. What a fantastic and surreal experience. This was before recreational drugs - they came in a few years later, you all know what I mean. What a time to be alive that was! Thanx for this. I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Subbed

@wakeupcall2665 3 жыл бұрын

@Nim Chimpsky LOL - you know, there are Germans that do speak English. In my case, it all started with Meat Loaf‘s Bat out of Hell, which ultimately had me living in the U.K. for 9 wonderful years. Even so, my friends there can’t get their head around my thick German accent, which has crawled back in over the last 17 years back in Germany! But that’s ok, don’t you think? I love the language, and sometimes I find it easier to express myself in English. But I am 100% German born and raised!

@wakeupcall2665 3 жыл бұрын

@Nim Chimpsky Thank you! That’s very kind of you to say. I lived in London and then later down in Brighton - well Hove, actually. I loved it! And I love going back. Britain’s so different, and yet so similar to Germany 😉

@tonyde6423 3 жыл бұрын

Same in the clubs down here in Melbourne was a great time stay safe cheers

@kwietkarma 3 жыл бұрын

Welcher Club war das in Dortmund?

@wakeupcall2665 3 жыл бұрын

@@kwietkarma Nagel mich nicht fest, ist immerhin 36/37 Jahre her. Aber ich glaube es war das ‚Memphis‘ in der Bornstrasse.

@gixxer750r3 3 жыл бұрын

I love this! I discovered the tune while traveling in Europe in 1984. When i got back to the States, i found the album in a local avant guarde record shop. Played it at my house party that Saturday night and all my friends were hooked on the tune! Not long after that, a group of us invited Jimmy to our annual fundraiser in Houston where he performed with his two backups. I was his driver for the weekend. One of my great memories. He is not only an outstanding artist with an amazing voice but also a genuinely nice person. Miss ya, Jimmy! RM

@rkidlat 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome. I was 18 in NY in 84 discovering New Wave

@mrfashionguy1 3 жыл бұрын

Watching this is like watching Bob Ross paint.

@gchance 3 жыл бұрын

Or watching Bob Ross with sections of a painting that he glues together rather than actually painting it.

@bassboomboing 3 жыл бұрын

@@gchance or sniffs glue

@fabiopepe7463 3 жыл бұрын

That is true, really!

@SpeccyMan 3 жыл бұрын

@@gchance What an astonishingly ignorant, crass and rude comment!

@gchance 3 жыл бұрын

@@SpeccyMan Thanks buddy! Will you be uploading performance videos of your own soon, or...?

@marvomusic 3 жыл бұрын

The tutorial we didn't know we needed!

@1chipchap 3 ай бұрын

This song has always given me massive goosebumps. Not only relate to the subject of the song but musically it is such an amazing written track, hits all the sweet spots of what makes a soulful and impactful song . Incredible

@kris_lx 3 жыл бұрын

I would love to see a deconstruction of Crockett's Theme by Jan Hammer.

@primitivo4604 3 жыл бұрын

Great choice.

@shanecolreavy3575 3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree 👍

@LightBlazeMC 3 жыл бұрын

definitely !!!

@grahamwilliams1569 3 жыл бұрын

YES ! Excellent choice. Would make a lovely Xmas present ! ;-)

@trancemadmaz 3 жыл бұрын

100%

@Mannydoesmortgage619 3 жыл бұрын

Such a classic track. Doesn’t get the credit it deserves... this was a great cover. Spot on mate

@johnpineapple3329 3 жыл бұрын

"Doesn't get the credit it deserves?" Are you serious?

@johnbull1568 3 жыл бұрын

@@johnpineapple3329 I doubt that many people under 40 could actually name the song, and it didn't hit No 1 in the UK at the time. Of course it doesn't get the credit it deserves.

@swanseawales1979 3 жыл бұрын

@@johnbull1568 completely agree

@swanseawales1979 3 жыл бұрын

Completely agree

@PasandulS15903 6 ай бұрын

I’m 15 and this is the beat of my life

@kraftwerk974 3 жыл бұрын

This song is so melancholic. 36 years later still one of my favourites.

@couchcamperTM 3 жыл бұрын

when this came out I could sing along. since than my voice broke and I learned English ;- )

@campari4467 3 жыл бұрын

Your a genius mate. One of my favourite songs of all time. This song was the reason I left home and I didn't look back

@HamnaTabuu 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant deconstruction. The un-produced sound reminds me of the first studio recording they made at London Records. I wish I still had my copy. RiP Steve & Larry.

@CH-gb7hf 2 жыл бұрын

This is absolute class! As someone that is fascinated by good music but was never blessed with any kind of musical talent I really appreciate these types of videos.

@mloclam6917 3 жыл бұрын

I was 15 when this came out, loved it then, now I'm 52 and still love it, great video

@jasonlaakeofficial144 3 жыл бұрын

10:41 : Shazam says it's Bronski Beat - "Smalltown Boy". Good work!

@BlackDuke235 3 жыл бұрын

Had to try it myself, nice. I wonder how many of his videos get copyright strikes.

@salvatoreprova9635 3 жыл бұрын

@@BlackDuke235 è vero! 👍

@ddineenmate 3 жыл бұрын

You wonderful human, this is such a lovely way to boost someones creativity. Means a lot!

@josephlihou 3 жыл бұрын

So glad you are still doing these deconstructions!

@ovidiodemorizi 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I always get so inspired by looking at the videos.

@larrydavid2728 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed that. Such an amazing song and Ski did such amazing job. Well done

@joeaverage3444 3 жыл бұрын

I was ten years old when this track came out, already with a keen taste for synth music. I taped this song off the radio and just listened to it over and over. Good times.

@Adam-Y-Trancer 3 жыл бұрын

This was just soooo brilliant!!! Man, this song just never gets old, so timeless!!!

@paulleather182 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely loved watching this just brilliant.

@andrewrutter5753 3 жыл бұрын

Best video in ages. I totally love this, the breakdown of the song was excellent. At 53 years old I remember this song like it was released yesterday. A fantastic job !! Really really outstanding !! More please !!

@v8nagrom 3 жыл бұрын

Another deconstruction, finally. I love these shows. Keep up the good work, Ski!

@michellew.3691 3 жыл бұрын

I am so glad to see you with your great talent & enthusiasm! Loving it! ❤️

@damo5791 3 жыл бұрын

Always been one of my favourite tunes. Another great deconstruction Ski! I wish you would do them more frequently.

@philrob1978 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome stuff. Treated with the respect it deserves. Thanks Ski!

@ateliergallez7594 6 ай бұрын

this is so much fun to watch !!! thank you !

@johnalecritchie8646 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you this is one of my favorite songs, lyrically and harmonically, ever. Love how you broke it down.

@gab9099 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Welcome back Ski, as always, brilliantly deconstructed and very insightful.

@wszystkiepromocje 3 жыл бұрын

I love this song. Excellent deconstruction! Fantastic job, thank you.

@maikrobin 3 жыл бұрын

Very glad to have you back Ski !! Your deconstruction videos are always outstanding and make me smile, even on bad days..! I never miss any!

@jeromenelson5280 3 жыл бұрын

Love it! That was excellent! Thanks for sharing!

@Nick-vu9yu 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing, thanks for making this video.

@Squidy666 3 жыл бұрын

This is simply amazing, very well done. One of the greatest pop songs ever written.

@bravobravus 3 жыл бұрын

I really love this! thanks for sharing!!!

@coolben1310 3 жыл бұрын

What a amazing idea to do those kind of tutorial when the synthwave movement is banging, I hope more is coming, well done guys and thank you very much ;)

@tonybalm1513 3 жыл бұрын

I love to see these classic tracks teared down. You really make Ableton sing. Fantastic so glad I grew up in the 80's!!!!!

@robalbalos 3 жыл бұрын

Your workflow is outstanding! I was amazed at how fast you were able to put everything together and it sounded absolutely fabulous I just subscribed hope to see more from you!

@lycakito1814 3 жыл бұрын

Love this ... love seeing you deconstruction a song. Thanks

@jamesrbrindle 3 жыл бұрын

Love these

@ondrejrohon5696 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this I love this tune!

@JohanndeBoer 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely incredible! Feel so inspired to have a go now! Amazing!

@turnipkimchee 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful. I love it. You're brilliant. Thanks!

@everpuremusic 3 жыл бұрын

Ski awesome as always! And it is so fantastic to see how he enjoys himself with this true 80s synth pop classic.

@smelllikewee 3 жыл бұрын

I love these videos, so insightful

@twoscoops2 3 жыл бұрын

I love these and I love this song. thanks!

@gabrielmenezes1361 3 жыл бұрын

This was simply amazing. I have no words to describe what I’m feeling

@dj-fattman 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video man! Really well done, absolute classic of a tune.

@scoutfinch47 3 жыл бұрын

One of the songs I loved as a 15 yr old in 1984. Great video, thank you so much.

@netrunner1987 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!! one of my favorite songs.

@lameduck9 3 жыл бұрын

The sign of genius is when they make the complex look simple. A brilliant deconstruction and really educational too

@leeevio 3 жыл бұрын

love this

@sapsfm 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely fantastic! Just getting back in to music and just starting Ableton production and I found this video full of inspiration. Thank you 👍🏻

@MadazzaMusik 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant I love this song. Reminds me of the school disco days

@gregbrookman 3 жыл бұрын

This is an awesome deconstruction. I love the level of detail you go into.

@stevewandless8999 3 жыл бұрын

Loved this thanks Ski!

@johnghadimi 3 жыл бұрын

Another gem! So fun to watch this track come to life.

@mumomuma6917 Жыл бұрын

great, and passion made

@NathanReevesnate808 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers! love that melody and those chords are deep house gold

@btimec5290 4 ай бұрын

Amazing!!! Thank you

@FredStam 3 жыл бұрын

clever done my friend. This song and all of Bronski Beat will be the classics of the future like Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert are for us now.

@carlhitchcock7556 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for these!

@bobamarmstrong Жыл бұрын

Amazing what you did here. This song is wonderful. I can't stop listening to it

@AVCM 3 жыл бұрын

Really love these deconstruction videos 👍

@ssdelko 3 жыл бұрын

Nice! I was 22 when this came out. Somehow it reminds me of walking down Halsted St in the bitter cold. Thanks for good memories on a lousy day!

@campari4467 3 жыл бұрын

What a great time

@hank10111111 2 жыл бұрын

Insane how good this track is and how simple it is! Shows less is sometimes more

@RingoM 2 жыл бұрын

Flash back to the awesome 80's love it. Thanks for doing this one.

@des9655 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video.. I always loved the keys in this song.. love the way you break it all down..

@YTpajamas 3 жыл бұрын

One of my all-time favorite songs.

@AlfonxB 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for this deconstruction. I love how easy you are doing this.

@djgilevans 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing.

@TomGorsich 3 жыл бұрын

What a video! This is an example of a raw, basic, music composing/re-creating. So simple yet so powerful! 👏😎

@Erasuretribute 3 жыл бұрын

Really enjoy these breakdowns. Thanks for sharing

@MaxMakerChannel 3 жыл бұрын

I love watching this stuff. So difficult to get my head around. He is so deep into his skill that I am constantly confused as to what is going on.

@johndaarteest 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing to unpack each segment, show it on its own then reassemble it. Fantastic!

@adelinaplastilina 3 жыл бұрын

OMGGGGGG!!! This is so cool! Subscribed

@DIYerGuy Жыл бұрын

Fascinating and very instructive!

@diyhell8712 3 жыл бұрын

That was amazing. One of my favourite shows is Classic Albums, mainly for the deconstruction. Thanks for all of your hard work!

@drakestar13 3 жыл бұрын

my endless childhood favourite track back in the day!!!! awesome work and thx for the journey

@pakozdiattila 3 жыл бұрын

This is also my favorite hits from this time... thanks Man!

@alexdelargesupertramp 3 жыл бұрын

I love these deconstruction videos.

@rozada1 Жыл бұрын

Brutal. Bravooo

@brianh.000 11 ай бұрын

Amazing!! So cool to see how these old favorites were constructed.

@Northern362 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant deconstruction, an absolutely timeless classic from the 80s

@modularoutput 3 жыл бұрын

PERFECT! That brass is the signature sound for me!

@perleconstruction8290 3 ай бұрын

what a wonderful eveing watching all of this . I thoughly enjoyed you recontructing a song that i grew up with and has been a soundtrack ro my life ... thank you for this video.

@adrianoconnor3020 3 жыл бұрын

I love these reconstructions I was playing this on eco 106 last night

@cd2949 3 жыл бұрын

what a cool video - thanks for bringing me back to my college days...I miss that dance scene. You are a master...thanks for sharing

@PachankaDunk 3 жыл бұрын

very cool !, I love this format!, keep it up!

@johandevilliers8582 3 жыл бұрын

Well done! Love this song!

@MrRuhavik 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing! Thanks)

@beil3537 3 жыл бұрын

One of my fave bands of the 80's... brings back memories! First visit - awesome vid... subscribed!

@michaelschmitt3739 Жыл бұрын

very nicely done. I really liked this song when I first heard it and made it very popular at the club I was spinning at in the 80's. Such a simplistic example of a great powerful hit. Thank you again for this decon.

@Kissed_by_song Ай бұрын

Thanks, that was excellent, you've got such a good ear to pick up all those instruments.😊

@Bazrad68 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant breakdown. Thank you.

@kylefinch1326 3 жыл бұрын

Wow love it that's so cool

@thegeenius 3 жыл бұрын

thorough ,, thanks for taking the time sir,, well done

@nate628 3 жыл бұрын

This is really amazing. Please do some more of these

@llemosss 3 жыл бұрын

More a reconstruction than a deconstruction... Awesome!!!

@bhoydavid1 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant loved this

@Stevie_B_0828 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you for sharing this video, this is one song that hits home for me and hearing the different parts/pieces being built up and on top 1 another gives me a whole new level of respect for the art behind the groove. I dig the true passion you have for music, it really comes thru ur video. Excellent work, my friend. 🤘😉👍