Hello! It's Aug. 20, 2017 ... Nearly 7 years later and Kebu is still jamming LARGE! With all the bad in the news lately, at least there's something good in this world to celebrate! Keep on Jammin' Kebu! We need your uplifting performances now more than ever!!!
@HybOj Thanks! The logical answer to your question would be "study music theory". It will help somewhat, but you need to couple it with active music listening and analysing for it to actually help. But it takes of course time and can be very tedious. The easiest way (and my suggestion) is to take songs you really like and pick out the chord sequence or melody in those. Focus on the parts you like the best or would like to understand. Be sure to start with an easy tune!
Mostly I omit separate track recording and just mixdown the MIDI-controlled tracks in realtime, but for those synths that don't have MIDI I've just used a 4-track cassette recorder (Yamaha MT4x). And yes, my album is out now! You can listen to it on Spotify and order it on my Channel page (just press the "kebunator" button).
Absolutely beautiful. I wound up here because I had a song in my mp3 playlist called "shivers of life" from back when I had been hunting for vintage synth demos and samples years ago. I rediscovered it today and decided to Google the artist name. You know, it takes me days to put together a song and my songs aren't this good at all. You just stand in front of a keyboard and knock it out of the park. I'm glad there are people like you, or the world would just suck in stereo.
@Xezlec Wow, thanks a lot! Amazing that you had "Shivers of life" on your playlist! I think it was the first synth tune I ever made, probably around 1998-1999. I'll promise to keep the videos coming, at least in spring.
It's just a downwards arpeggio in two octaves. But the trick is that the 808 send trigger signals to the arpeggio clock, which makes the Juno 60 play the arpeggio in a rhythm as dictated by the 808 trigger signal.
Very seldom. Mainly because I currently rarely need more than 3-4 audio tracks. The rest is controlled by MIDI and mixed down in real time with the rest of the tracks. I like to work that way.
@gencom Many thanks! Really appreciate your comment, especially coming from a professional! I checked out your work as well. Great stuff! All the best from Finland.
Not sure I completely understand your question, but the string sound you get from the Logan is very similar to the famous Eminent string sound as heard on Jarre's early records. However, I think the Eminent were probably much more flexible instruments than the Logan (never played an Eminent so I can't be sure).
@TIPPERBLK Actually I used a Doepfer cable with 3.5 mm plugs with a typical headphones adapter plug (from 3.5 to 6.3 mm, stereo) and that works. You could also use an ordinary guitar cable and a 6.3 -> 3.5 mm adapter on one end.
@TR0jAX As stated in the description, the output from the mixer was recorded with a stereo cassette deck, which provides some natural tape compression. Mild EQ and limiting was used in the final digital mastering stage.
Just heard of Kebu today. It's a terrible thing to come across another person who is doing what I've dreamed of doing, but always been too poor/lazy/unambitious to do. This video is literally something I wish I could do.
Me encantan estos vídeos en donde sus protagonistas nos desvelan secretos muy celosos sin tapujos. No como hacen otros que es casi imposible verlos desvelando ni siquiera su número de talla de zapatos. Para mi estos vídeos como este tuyo y otros mas dicen mucho a favor de como es la persona en si, y no el artista como tal, dicen mucho mas porque muestran aquello que muchos desconocemos y se muestra en estos vídeos. Y ya no es porque uno diga, caramba si me pueden copiar y puedo escuchar mañana mis temas tocados por otros tantos. Pero para mi ahi radica la verdadera esencia de ser musico, productor y compositor. Que lo importante es que llegue a cuantos mas mejor aunque sea porque han descubierto como ser mas parecidos a quien
The first Kebu song I came across. With the analogue synths, the 606 and the Solina-style sound through a phaser, this sounds like a perfect representation of Jean Michel Jarre. I can see why some commenters say It's similar to Binary Finary, but details, details. This was a voyage 'to Jupiter and Back', programming synths with a simple drum machine and making a song out of it. That aside, I would have never discovered Kebu without this.
@gearslutdog Thanks! You know, I'd really love to that and have been thinking about it for a year now. I just need to build up my repertoire first... :) And I totally agree about watching people glaring at laptops on stage. Laptops really ruin the show.
@absurdusisyourmaster I am actually in the process of recording my debut CD, but due to a hectic schedule it won't be ready until 2012. But I'll keep you updated!
this is the perfect example of a finnish guy who doesn't fall into depression due to the lack of daylight.......LOL..........THUMBS FULLY UP. Another great talent descovered. All the best and good luck with all your music projects, Marco
Thanks! I used the 'O' setting on the Logan (if I remember correctly). The Logan doesn't have a dry setting, only variations of the built in ensemble effect.
Just came back from a concert, and he still plays this song, and it's still as powerful. He has a much bigger setup these days, but the same feeling for great composition and performance. Thank you, kebu!
Great! And funny to see and hear the Logan Strings in action. Had them 1983 and sold them later because I found them boring. Never occurred to me to run them with a Phaser.
Kebu pamietasz jak pisałem, że fajnie by było jak byś grał muzykę razem z Madisem . Zanim zacząłeś z Madisem, to ja połączyłem waszą energię moją energią przed laty. SUPER
when you listen to this with headphones in the morning on bus it is mesmerising what a talent it teleport your mind to the future Thank you Kebu ur awesome
Hey Kebu! I've got the exact same Small Stone phaser Revision as you - it's soooo lovely, very Jarre-esque of course!! Keep up the amazing vintage synth productions 😌 🙌
Thank you! Check the "about" field under the video for links (press "show more"). You can also go to kebu.fi for info (can't post links in the comment field...).
Wonderful !!! Thank you for sharing this. Great work and vision !!! 3:16 min now and you took me to another world enjoying the groove and the amazing sounds
Yeah, now I remember that I had trouble to make simple sounds sound good with Attack. I think you already know VST drum synths better than me. In terms of real drum sounds, Addictive Drums is really good!
Umm, I don't use so much VST's nowadays, but from what I've heard Arturia seems to make the best analog emulations. Also, the Sonic Projects OP-X seems to be a good oberheim emulator. Regarding drum machines, I have the Waldorf Attack VST, which I remember was quite nice, but perhaps a bit digital sounding. I really like the sound of the FM7 & FM8 as well, but they emulate the FM-synthesis of the DX7 so those are different types of sounds.
Sure did ate like Santa in 2016... 👍👍 keep up the great wrk, hopefully your tours don't end soon. Don't want to live knowing I never made it to your shows
I don't even mess with this kinda music but I know when I hear heart and passion and I know it doesn't matter what it is as long as it gets you through the day. I got my eye on u buddy....
I discovered you with that video and loved at once your music. I have your first studio album and i find the songs very beautiful. Like you, i'm a fan of JMJ & Mike Oldfield. I create the same kind of music (with a New wave side) for my own pleasure in my Home studio. I've got a lot of synthesizers and a Tascam 24 tracks for recording. My artist name is G.M. Terry, i'm french.
Thumb up for this good work! I have got also an Stringmachine of the seventies. I have got the Roland RS202..For other Polysound i use the Roland Jx3p with PG200.
any chance of putting a time line up of exactly when you leave earth to set of for jupiter. also when you get there and when you leave to come back as i find it confusing to listen to without that. i get lost a little way in and don't know what planets your passing on the way and if any chords/keys you play represent that. i feel like i'm just lost in space traveling with a ruff destination point but no compass to guide me.... e.g. the keys/chords or some kind of pop up thumbnail that says for example... just passing the moon... now passing mars..... and now entering the sphere of venus etc
Sou tecladista desde o tempo que se usava órgão eletronico da Yamaha para os concertos de órgão na minha banda de rock. Depois vieram os sintetizadores e até hoje é essa parafernália maravilhosa, com recursos mil. Não tem fim.
Fantastic!!! Reminded me of my teenage years though I never had a phaser FX. I had Juno 60, TR606, Korg Poly 61 etc. I Seem to remember "Sync 24" from the 606. Just shows that you don't need all the new toys to do it for you. Thanks for the memories :)
well done nice to see live performance - i must say im jealous of your logan which i want- along with your axxe and the korg mono poly in the background- all synths on my wish list!
Wauu.... Työt pysähtyivät tänä iltana kun kuulin ko. kappaleen ekaa kertaa radiosta Aallon albumilistalta - pitkä rivi selkärankaa pitkin kulkevia väreitä säesti kuunteluani... Vanhana Jarre-fanina en voi muuta sanoa kuin että... UPEETA
Compositeur et musicien de grand talent. Ses trois albums sont très bons. J'ai déjà le premier et le troisième m'attend chez un ami, je l'aurai dans une semaine. J'essayerai quand-même de me procurer son deuxième album.
the dislikes are from jealousy because kebunator has so much cool gear and can actually play it! Great job- nice to hear actual music instead of sound effects!
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Listening to your music sends me straight to dreamland.
Hello! It's Aug. 20, 2017 ...
Nearly 7 years later and Kebu is still jamming LARGE! With all the bad in the news lately, at least there's something good in this world to celebrate!
Keep on Jammin' Kebu! We need your uplifting performances now more than ever!!!
@metaspherz Hi! It's Sept 18 2023 12 years and counting and yes this is THE Kebu trak/video I keep coming back to. Nice one Kebu :)
@HybOj Thanks!
The logical answer to your question would be "study music theory". It will help somewhat, but you need to couple it with active music listening and analysing for it to actually help. But it takes of course time and can be very tedious. The easiest way (and my suggestion) is to take songs you really like and pick out the chord sequence or melody in those. Focus on the parts you like the best or would like to understand. Be sure to start with an easy tune!
still one of my all time favorites, this has lifted depressions away - now I can see how it was made, love you for making this Kebu
Err... no clue. You need an arpeggiator that can be triggered by an external signal. Typically only found in late 70's - early 80's synths.
Mostly I omit separate track recording and just mixdown the MIDI-controlled tracks in realtime, but for those synths that don't have MIDI I've just used a 4-track cassette recorder (Yamaha MT4x). And yes, my album is out now! You can listen to it on Spotify and order it on my Channel page (just press the "kebunator" button).
Absolutely beautiful. I wound up here because I had a song in my mp3 playlist called "shivers of life" from back when I had been hunting for vintage synth demos and samples years ago. I rediscovered it today and decided to Google the artist name. You know, it takes me days to put together a song and my songs aren't this good at all. You just stand in front of a keyboard and knock it out of the park. I'm glad there are people like you, or the world would just suck in stereo.
No wonder - this video was the demo that led up to the finished song that you can hear in the live video (the link you listed).
@gearslutdog Yeah, the music was recorded in one go, but the video was recorded with multiple camera takes :)
@Xezlec Wow, thanks a lot! Amazing that you had "Shivers of life" on your playlist! I think it was the first synth tune I ever made, probably around 1998-1999. I'll promise to keep the videos coming, at least in spring.
It's just a downwards arpeggio in two octaves. But the trick is that the 808 send trigger signals to the arpeggio clock, which makes the Juno 60 play the arpeggio in a rhythm as dictated by the 808 trigger signal.
Very seldom. Mainly because I currently rarely need more than 3-4 audio tracks. The rest is controlled by MIDI and mixed down in real time with the rest of the tracks. I like to work that way.
@gencom Many thanks! Really appreciate your comment, especially coming from a professional! I checked out your work as well. Great stuff! All the best from Finland.
Thank you for shoving behind the scenes. Very inspiring. Great song
Not sure I completely understand your question, but the string sound you get from the Logan is very similar to the famous Eminent string sound as heard on Jarre's early records. However, I think the Eminent were probably much more flexible instruments than the Logan (never played an Eminent so I can't be sure).
Eight years ago and still this video and Kebu rocks! Count me in on the "I wish I could do that" thing too.
@TIPPERBLK Actually I used a Doepfer cable with 3.5 mm plugs with a typical headphones adapter plug (from 3.5 to 6.3 mm, stereo) and that works. You could also use an ordinary guitar cable and a 6.3 -> 3.5 mm adapter on one end.
Niesamowity utwór i te ciepłe brzmienie analoga CUDO!!!
@TR0jAX As stated in the description, the output from the mixer was recorded with a stereo cassette deck, which provides some natural tape compression. Mild EQ and limiting was used in the final digital mastering stage.
Absolute magic. What a talented and imaginative musician.
Thanks! Check the description under the video. It is all explained there.
@olafwagner It is a Jaspers 4D-120S. Not that quick to disassemble and assemble, but fantastic for optimising the use of space in a small studio!
Just heard of Kebu today. It's a terrible thing to come across another person who is doing what I've dreamed of doing, but always been too poor/lazy/unambitious to do. This video is literally something I wish I could do.
Me too
Thank you. That resonates with me and reassuring I'm not the only one that thinks it.
NO It's a great thing because it reminds you that you are still ALIVE AND THAT YOU STILL CAN DO IT. No-one is stopping you, ie, it's never too late
Never give up!
No. It's definitely not just you. :-(
@bjcsupertortoise Yes it's very simple: dry signal left, delayed signal right. :)
Nice to see all the old synths that haunted my dreams when I was younger, still kicking in the hands of a master!
The aluminium coloured stand is a Jaspers. Flexible and study. I can recommend it!
Thanks! It's a Logan/Hohner String Melody II.
You are a big influence to why I had to hunt one down and buy a Logan/Hohner String Melody II
Very cool!! I love that phaser. It has Jarre all over it!!! Creamy and rich. The Juno arpeggios are great too. Nice work.
Me encantan estos vídeos en donde sus protagonistas nos desvelan secretos muy celosos sin tapujos. No como hacen otros que es casi imposible verlos desvelando ni siquiera su número de talla de zapatos. Para mi estos vídeos como este tuyo y otros mas dicen mucho a favor de como es la persona en si, y no el artista como tal, dicen mucho mas porque muestran aquello que muchos desconocemos y se muestra en estos vídeos. Y ya no es porque uno diga, caramba si me pueden copiar y puedo escuchar mañana mis temas tocados por otros tantos. Pero para mi ahi radica la verdadera esencia de ser musico, productor y compositor. Que lo importante es que llegue a cuantos mas mejor aunque sea porque han descubierto como ser mas parecidos a quien
The first Kebu song I came across. With the analogue synths, the 606 and the Solina-style sound through a phaser, this sounds like a perfect representation of Jean Michel Jarre. I can see why some commenters say It's similar to Binary Finary, but details, details. This was a voyage 'to Jupiter and Back', programming synths with a simple drum machine and making a song out of it.
That aside, I would have never discovered Kebu without this.
@gearslutdog Thanks! You know, I'd really love to that and have been thinking about it for a year now. I just need to build up my repertoire first... :)
And I totally agree about watching people glaring at laptops on stage. Laptops really ruin the show.
@absurdusisyourmaster I am actually in the process of recording my debut CD, but due to a hectic schedule it won't be ready until 2012. But I'll keep you updated!
this is the perfect example of a finnish guy who doesn't fall into depression due to the lack of daylight.......LOL..........THUMBS FULLY UP. Another great talent descovered.
All the best and good luck with all your music projects,
Marco
Great phaser strings that go straight to soul. Thanks Kebu for helping me open my heart!
Thanks! I used the 'O' setting on the Logan (if I remember correctly). The Logan doesn't have a dry setting, only variations of the built in ensemble effect.
Just came back from a concert, and he still plays this song, and it's still as powerful. He has a much bigger setup these days, but the same feeling for great composition and performance. Thank you, kebu!
Great! And funny to see and hear the Logan Strings in action. Had them 1983 and sold them later because I found them boring. Never occurred to me to run them with a Phaser.
Kebu pamietasz jak pisałem, że fajnie by było jak byś grał muzykę razem z Madisem . Zanim zacząłeś z Madisem, to ja połączyłem waszą energię moją energią przed laty. SUPER
One of my favorite song from yours. I ´m always likely on listening to it.
Greetings from CHILE.
when you listen to this with headphones in the morning on bus it is mesmerising what a talent it teleport your mind to the future Thank you Kebu ur awesome
Hey Kebu! I've got the exact same Small Stone phaser Revision as you - it's soooo lovely, very Jarre-esque of course!! Keep up the amazing vintage synth productions 😌
🙌
@gearslutdog Heh, good idea!
I just found you through telling RUclips Music to make a radio list from a YMO and Kraftwerk list and I'm glad I did. Beautiful music.
I love it song.....Beautiful!!!!!
Kebu you are great! I've been watching your videos for several years! Greetings from Poland
My debut album is out now! Just click on the "kebunator" link for my channel, from where you will find links to Spotify, Soundcloud, and shops.
It's an Electro-Harmonix Small Stone.
Thank you! Check the "about" field under the video for links (press "show more"). You can also go to kebu.fi for info (can't post links in the comment field...).
Actually, you can download this demo from Soundcloud now! Press "show more" above to find the link in the description.
Fantastico Kebu saludos desde la Gran tenochtitlan!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wonderful !!! Thank you for sharing this. Great work and vision !!! 3:16 min now and you took me to another world enjoying the groove and the amazing sounds
Yeah, now I remember that I had trouble to make simple sounds sound good with Attack. I think you already know VST drum synths better than me. In terms of real drum sounds, Addictive Drums is really good!
non mi stanco mai di dire che questa musica è eccezionale!!!!!!!! BIG KEBU
I Like your different Sounds,Instruments and Variations ,so thats The way IT Sound Always different from Song to Song😁💪👍
I love it! This is just the kind of synth music I originally fell in love with looooong, long time ago
Umm, I don't use so much VST's nowadays, but from what I've heard Arturia seems to make the best analog emulations. Also, the Sonic Projects OP-X seems to be a good oberheim emulator. Regarding drum machines, I have the Waldorf Attack VST, which I remember was quite nice, but perhaps a bit digital sounding. I really like the sound of the FM7 & FM8 as well, but they emulate the FM-synthesis of the DX7 so those are different types of sounds.
I like your attention to detail like putting your name on the machine in the same font. Nice touche.
Awesome. I love the music the Kebu & Com Truise create.
Great track and great performance. Nice old synths you have.
Sure did ate like Santa in 2016... 👍👍 keep up the great wrk, hopefully your tours don't end soon. Don't want to live knowing I never made it to your shows
I don't even mess with this kinda music but I know when I hear heart and passion and I know it doesn't matter what it is as long as it gets you through the day. I got my eye on u buddy....
Awesome Work Kebu, Have both your Albums now. Keep up the excellent work.
Greetings from the UK.
777 1 DANIEL CZLUCHOW---Swietna muzyka . Latwo wpada do ucha . Przyjemnie sie slucha .
Tack! Det va kul att träffas!
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ne of the best parts of this is that the audio gets recorded on cassette. Love it!
Excellent energy moving thru to the finish (without overdoing it). And thanks for the technical info!
I discovered you with that video and loved at once your music. I have your first studio album and i find the songs very beautiful. Like you, i'm a fan of JMJ & Mike Oldfield. I create the same kind of music (with a New wave side) for my own pleasure in my Home studio. I've got a lot of synthesizers and a Tascam 24 tracks for recording. My artist name is G.M. Terry, i'm french.
Fantástico! El Discípulo de Jarre. Felicitaciones!
Este genio es enorme.
I heard this music in a dream. Now i can listen to it whenever I wish.
Tu música es una maravilla te felicito kebu
This is probably one of the best things I've heard in my entire life!
Wow. 2021 y sigo amando este maravillosa canción❤
Your song gave me the chill man, so simple but so emotionnaly intense
Beatifull melodic line. Well done.
Vat da fawk! 😜 You and Lauri/Anni Vuohensilta are national treasures for Finland!
Soooo nice.
Flying music for wonderful days!
SUPER j'adore surtout le AXXe très bonne utilisation.
Thumb up for this good work! I have got also an Stringmachine of the seventies. I have got the Roland RS202..For other Polysound i use the Roland Jx3p with PG200.
@manhenk Ein bisschen, vielleicht... :)
Nice tune... love the Logan stringsound!
What cassette deck is it 0:09?
mpingo91 Must be awfully good to be better than that RtoR just stored away on top of others gear.
AMASING.KILLER ARPEGGIATOR.GREAT PHASER STRINGS.
any chance of putting a time line up of exactly when you leave earth to set of for jupiter. also when you get there and when you leave to come back as i find it confusing to listen to without that. i get lost a little way in and don't know what planets your passing on the way and if any chords/keys you play represent that. i feel like i'm just lost in space traveling with a ruff destination point but no compass to guide me.... e.g. the keys/chords or some kind of pop up thumbnail that says for example... just passing the moon... now passing mars..... and now entering the sphere of venus etc
Yeah.....Super sound.....my style...you play sooooo Amazing ....Perfect....Thank you....Oliver....
Sou tecladista desde o tempo que se usava órgão eletronico da Yamaha para os concertos de órgão na minha banda de rock. Depois vieram os sintetizadores e até hoje é essa parafernália maravilhosa, com recursos mil. Não tem fim.
Great sounding arrangement! Kebu, you are THE Analogue Man!
I once owned a tr606 and still use my tr707 once in awhile.
Magnific work,very well performance,congratulation brother
Fantastic!!! Reminded me of my teenage years though I never had a phaser FX. I had Juno 60, TR606, Korg Poly 61 etc. I Seem to remember "Sync 24" from the 606. Just shows that you don't need all the new toys to do it for you. Thanks for the memories :)
great !! like the direct sound, very cool. thanks for sharing.
cs
well done nice to see live performance - i must say im jealous of your logan which i want- along with your axxe and the korg mono poly in the background- all synths on my wish list!
Wauu.... Työt pysähtyivät tänä iltana kun kuulin ko. kappaleen ekaa kertaa radiosta Aallon albumilistalta - pitkä rivi selkärankaa pitkin kulkevia väreitä säesti kuunteluani...
Vanhana Jarre-fanina en voi muuta sanoa kuin että... UPEETA
Merci pour ces moments de purs bonheurs. Thanks you Kebu !!!
Compositeur et musicien de grand talent. Ses trois albums sont très bons. J'ai déjà le premier et le troisième m'attend chez un ami, je l'aurai dans une semaine. J'essayerai quand-même de me procurer son deuxième album.
this music it's wonderful. big kebu
Fantastic tune
Very well played, very good music.
Many thanks.
Greetings Frank
the dislikes are from jealousy because kebunator has so much cool gear and can actually play it! Great job- nice to hear actual music instead of sound effects!
Great!!! I like it. You know take advantage from old synths.
Love the juno 60 I have kept mine all these years. It's been used on more albums than most people realize.
Wonderful. I loved the sequences, and how you linked the delay to the rhythms.