"ALF" theme played on Yamaha Tyros 2 keyboard

An extended version of the theme tune to 80's sitcom "ALF" performed on my Tyros 2.
I created the backing MIDI file from scratch using the keyboard and Cubase 5. I tried to get as close to the original recording as possible and used MegaVoices for the bass and muted guitar.
Download the mp3 here: www.dropbox.co...
[Link updated June 2019]

[@Biggdaddychris]

I could listen to this 24/7 and never get tired

[@XxBabyGurlLovexX]

Same here! This was brilliant!

[@DiamondWorldYoutube]

I drummed to it

[@lazysmurf420]

Without question the best Tyros commercial ever.

[@starlodear2987]

One of the most beautiful bass lines.

[@whatilearnttoday5295]

Some say it's Abraham Laboriel, some Leland Sklar, others seem correct with Neil Stubenhaus. It's definitely Vinnie Colaiuta on drums though.

[@landongendur]

OMG! How does this not have more views?! This is incredible!!

[@DiamondWorldYoutube]

Ikr

[@Cryptokat]

amazing.... brings tears to the eyes.... the 80s were a much better place.

[@dominicchophel8155]

80er 👍🇨🇭

[@ramvelvi1129]

Hermosa melodía de Alf me trae mucha nostalgia saludos. Desde lima Perú.

[@walyalarcon5272]

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[@carlitosgonzalez924]

Saludos desde Puerto Rico 🇵🇷

[@pavelhorky254]

Still totally in love with this tune after all these years from my childhood... And this performance, oh god...

[@GenTichy]

Almost makes me want to eat a cat.

[@daavid9799]

GenTichy yum yum

[@colinbutts252]

Cats are delicious. Alf wouldn't lie.....too often.

[@DiamondWorldYoutube]

Ha

[@lazysmurf420]

This is a go to for me. Love this version. Right there with the 2 original themes. I am a sequencing nerd too and I really appreciate your work.

[@ProfeAranda]

I love this song! It sounds so beautiful, dynamic and groovy.

[@sakusia]

Every 80's show had a distinct theme song. I actually forgot how good the ALF theme was even though the show was not so popular. American TV at its finest. Never will be this creative again, or as happy go lucky. Very good job on the keyboard man.

[@o-ruff1483]

It was SO popular here in Russia

[@rattis]

@@o-ruff1483 It was very popular here in Sweden too! :)

[@o-ruff1483]

@@rattis hehe it seems like the show was popular everywhere but the US :D

[@bonniecried3859]

How in the world could 39 people dislike this maestro and the masterpiece.

[@rumuelnathanael8043]

They just jealous

[@seinakimura4201]

I loved this show growing up, sad it ended there were only a few seasons. Great job on this cover for the song, I absolutely love It!

[@Krytie2X4B]

Thanks for your nice comment. I guess it took about 2-3 weeks, on and off, to transcribe the original audio, create the MIDI file and record the video.

[@petesytc7249]

Wow, you made me cry.

[@lazysmurf420]

One of my favorite covers of all time.

[@hemfri07]

I was kid ,growing up with Tanner family,and ALF,...ohh happy mamories..and me being soo young...now...ok,,"show must go on"

[@Jkrazy83]

You, kind sir, are an alien life form.....thank you for your VERY talented entertainment

[@luisvallarta5498]

Excelente excelente tema gran talento gracias por recordar mi infancia.

[@like2upload]

Nice performance - very close to the original

[@handsomeguy3641]

You did this song proud.

[@leavnsmallville78]

Welp, I've now watched a lounge act version of an 80's sitcom. COVID-19 has brought me to this. Excellent composition though. great playing. Much appreciated.

[@dariuscameron5174]

Hahaha I totally agree Dude!!

[@Zedek]

I had the tapes of ALF and loved the intro music. I would rewind it just for that one minute. And one thing that got hacked into my mind was the slap bass in the background. And it's even in this rendition! Not sure about the muted guitar, but I love those little details that are like the fine spice in a soup.

[@dignityshmignity]

This version is on Television's Greatest Hits Volume 6.

[@johndavidsson]

Excellent rendition of the classic theme! Thank you for sharing. :)

[@obyte1world522]

Nice job sir! Brings me back to the 80s.

[@Szkarlatny53]

Perfect cover! Really awesome!

[@bustabrowne196]

You killed this bro! Plus your arrangements was awesome!!

[@Fischdose1]

Sehr gut gespielt.

[@LW7333LW]

Play this for my funeral....

[@brianpeckham8693]

R.I.P. Willie Tanner A.K.A. Max Wright

[@Al99NextGeneration]

Well, Alf certainly taught him how to party...

[@ajward9112]

Brian Peckham we will never forget

[@Jkrazy83]

@@Al99NextGeneration lol

[@mitchellellis791]

Great music,,for sure

[@DiamondWorldYoutube]

I know I hope he goes to heaven God bless him

[@NESherv]

Your extended version of this theme really kicks ass! The added electric guitar really makes it sound like a show that could have gone on into the early '90s with added cast members!

[@nudlaarchive793]

for some reason i find that info really hilarious

[@LarryLeeMoniz]

WOW! That was beyond fantastic! An excellent extended version of an awesome theme, played to perfection!

[@judlaempire]

I wake up to this song every morning.

[@nickinny5909]

Yes . This is the Best cover. I love this song and Alf Movie.

[@drwizzle]

Thank you, really enjoyed that. Took me back a few years!!

[@jp00349]

Some say Alf Clausen hired Vinnie Colaiuta and Abe Laboriel at the drums and bass to play drums and bass in this track, but I've always thought it was only the good ol' DX7. Good job!

[@whatilearnttoday5295]

Apparently there is a German interview where Vinnie says it's Neil Stubenhaus.

[@simardssurveillancesystems8209]

This Is the BEST Alf Theme Song Being Played By Anyone Other Than The Original Alf Music Producer....It Can't Get NO Better!!!!!!!

[@nautika1]

very nostalgic good old time

[@SUBIDASINTERESANTES]

This has to be the closure theme for ALF movie!!! Fuck Yeah!!!!!

[@JEKLWV2273]

the golden age of the piano and the saxophone ..

[@paulkrascenic9666]

Greetings from London this has brought some good memories to me Thank you !

[@riesenbuhai]

my dad taped the series on VHS when I was a child. I helped him programmed the VHS.... such good times, I will hopefully ever remember.

[@jeffmoppi]

I have listened to the original tune a hundred times, and you got most of the notes right, with drums and bass especially! Great work!

[@SammYLightfooD]

Its the small differences that make this better than other versions. Relly well played.

[@exequielcanorubio1498]

Hermosa melodía un recuerdo de mi feliz niñez Alf una verdadera maravilla

[@Zeustorm]

Great to be young again. Great memories thanks simply amazing :)

[@nikolabjelici364]

Breathless

[@rhianjones1319]

Good evening and thank you for sharing this magnificent song

[@Salsuero]

I particularly enjoyed that you used the pitch wheel and played "incorrect keys" while repitched to provide nuance and character to an instrument that doesn't normally sound very realistic when played using keys. Awesome performance!

[@mennis1966]

Excellent 👏🏽 my favorite theme song 🎵

[@ferccho_fer]

A lot of memories, thank you !

[@knabljohann9710]

Super sehr schön danke

[@ShadowPriestBear]

you are out of this world, like alf!

[@dri.m.5031]

The modulation ❤❤❤

[@thiscris_]

Thank you so much for this. This somehow made me tear up. It's beautiful and it triggers warm memories.

[@JuanceMusicOK]

QUE GRANDE WILLY TOCANDO LA INTRO DE ALF! 👍👍👏👏👏👏

[@cristiand5378]

tenga su like buen hombre, excelente versión. la nostalgia a full

[@ferlopalv]

The World Got Talent Excellent ! Gorgeous !

[@01cmoney10]

Wow, you are a gift! Thanks for that amazing song

[@Stretchmofo]

so unbeliavble good! the guitar part at the end is just awesome! thank you very much for the upload!

[@stefankral1264]

Boy, does that brings back some memories! Very cool performance!

[@AnnickEudes]

Ca me rappelle mon enfance...thanks.

[@petermende9002]

Alf theme is a lovely tune. You are playing brilliant. Thank you for sharing! :)

[@expfighter5112]

You did a great job in nailing this theme! I Love ALF!

[@kevintreiyer7923]

Que MONSTRUOO!! Admitable tanto el trabajo con la pista como la perfección al tocarlo!! Hermosos recuerdos me trajo

[@Krytie2X4B]

Muchas gracias. :)

[@marcosrivera9806]

Thank you for bring us those memories back. It's awesome!

[@SoyFranMazz]

MONSTER! Is the anthem of my days. but not the original song. your version! I am very glad of heart. I send you a hug from an Argentine in Madrid! @FranMazz at tw

[@davidgaela1497]

Good playing

[@panoramix3192]

Wow man! Spectacular!

[@radoyonkov4929]

I miss ALF although I was a kid when it was aired in Bulgaria.

[@hildagraciela5046]

Nostalgia... Excelente!

[@tiberioragazzi1107]

Congratulations excellent interpretation

[@kaniphish]

Might as well be the first Wii song ever created without even knowing it.

[@jetrx8rew]

man you got some real talent there.

[@martinlazansky4252]

beautiful

[@lazysmurf420]

oh, and your mod wheel work is damn tight

[@Konsker]

love this music

[@dougtelevision]

Me encanta, me encanta.... muy buena la musica... !!

[@gabmarca]

La escucharía 500000 veces

[@luisdavidlopezsivirichi1801]

Hermoso tema

[@EmirJYanshu]

that so beautiful

[@matipascali4840]

E X C E L L E N T ! You made me cry

[@romansacr1966]

Excelso. Puedo ver este video una y otra vez sin llegar al límite del cansancio.

[@gitarisngasal4678]

I miss the 80s

[@LeotheTiger1234]

That was a beautiful performance!

[@BATMANMZ]

Masterpiece! thank you from Israel ✨

[@pullupman9030]

The best version of Alf oppening of all the time! better than the original ;) i still contine to lisen it after many years when i feel melancolic; gg well play for the player !

[@fabybluemar]

Genial! Hermoso!

[@Kendaleros]

en el dia en que "se fue" Max Wright... 😪

[@emiliosagredo4262]

😭😭😭

[@mspencer2889]

Wow awesome my fave tv show

[@DBR00]

I'm not going to lie but that is one mean looking keyboard. Great job! :)

[@marcelofull]

ohh what a memoriesss!!! thanks thanks thanks. great job. 80's forever!!!!

[@zanesnyder1114]

Awesome! Brought back memories!

[@jeremycannata5838]

dude, you've got chops!

[@tecnotechtv4790]

Es el piano Magico! 😋😊

[@bobbyspoti234]

Never understood why they used such an epic theme for a show like Alf

[@Krytie2X4B]

There is no style, it's a MIDI file I created myself using Cubase on my PC.

[@visualfreshSPOTIFYmusic]

who is the original interpreter?

[@JoseAyapan]

ahhh the memories!

[@gustavoquintero4944]

Wonderfull , Alf

[@javiergilgomez]

Received. It sounds AMAZINGLY well in a Yamaha CVP509