"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.com/s/dzrvo33ttig...
[Link updated June 2019]

[@lazysmurf420]

Without question the best Tyros commercial ever.

[@Anthony-Testicali]

The music to ALF is other worldly.I could listen to it a million times and not get tired.great childhood memories

[@Cryptokat]

same

[@heikorieger5402]

same👍👍👍

[@dthtvdth8244]

Same😭 good times

[@secretamericayoutubechanne2961]

This is my new party song! I ve alreDy listened to it lime 50 times in the past week

[@DiamondWorldYoutube]

Same

[@Biggdaddychris]

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

[@XxBabyGurlLovexX]

Same here! This was brilliant!

[@DiamondWorldYoutube]

I drummed to it

[@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.

[@GregLionProductions]

It's such a jazzy little tune. Bizarre for Alf, being what he was and all....yet....it fit in some way that defies explanation. I miss those times

[@landongendur]

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

[@DiamondWorldYoutube]

Ikr

[@ramvelvi1129]

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

[@walyalarcon5272]

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[@carlitosgonzalez924]

Saludos desde Puerto Rico 🇵🇷

[@andreshurt6285]

Esté intro es asombroso es una delicia para mis oídos amazing sin duda alf seria un éxito.

[@pavelhorky254]

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

[@moose354]

What an awesome performance. I always liked the theme from ALF and could not understand why the producers never released the theme as a single. Thanks for posted. Bravo

[@ProfeAranda]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@Cryptokat]

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

[@dominicchophel8155]

80er 👍🇨🇭

[@bonniecried3859]

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

[@rumuelnathanael8043]

They just jealous

[@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

[@petesytc7249]

Wow, you made me cry.

[@js6131979]

Outstanding performance!

[@Jkrazy83]

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

[@DeadRaymanWalking]

I feel so nostalgic listening to this! I was a big fan of ALF, and watched his show as a little girl. Now I have the first two seasons of ALF on DVD.

[@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

[@kibakim]

NOSTALGIA

[@ericmadsen9655]

I used to watch ALF. It was a corny show but all in all it was fun show.

[@kibakim]

@@ericmadsen9655 REMEMBER THAT EPISODE OF THE COCKROACH , the best

[@Fischdose1]

Sehr gut gespielt.

[@luisvallarta5498]

Excelente excelente tema gran talento gracias por recordar mi infancia.

[@like2upload]

Nice performance - very close to the original

[@lazysmurf420]

One of my favorite covers of all time.

[@Szkarlatny53]

Perfect cover! Really awesome!

[@johndavidsson]

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

[@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!!

[@LarryLeeMoniz]

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

[@stefankral1264]

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

[@Stretchmofo]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@marcosrivera9806]

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

[@brianmcguire5175]

I revisit this video every time I revisit the original tune for Coliauta's hi hat work. What keeps me revisiting this video though is the extension of the form and the wonderful lead synth played here. The choice to play the head twice more than the original is tasteful as it's kept interesting by the delightful lead solo part (the synth guitar voice). The keyboard player delivers here and reminds me that ,while I enjoy the original for the Vinnie parts, the other instruments feature strongly in this theme

[@whatilearnttoday5295]

Vinnie Colaiuta is one of the greatest and that high-hat stands out every time. The accuracy and crispness of the snare too.

[@bustabrowne196]

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

[@thiscris_]

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

[@petermende9002]

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

[@drwizzle]

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

[@thahanchaiyen]

Oh, that's very nicely played, Sir.

[@expfighter5112]

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

[@LeotheTiger1234]

That was a beautiful performance!

[@obyte1world522]

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

[@Zeustorm]

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

[@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.

[@rhianjones1319]

Good evening and thank you for sharing this magnificent song

[@01cmoney10]

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

[@evtimstefanov8377]

Really beautiful! Well done!

[@mennis1966]

Excellent 👏🏽 my favorite theme song 🎵

[@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

[@zanesnyder1114]

Awesome! Brought back memories!

[@tiberioragazzi1107]

Excellent interpretation. Congratulations.

[@fernandonunez4541]

A lot of memories, thank you !

[@XxBabyGurlLovexX]

Greatly played! I love Alf!

[@chanchitopeluo]

Excellent !! wonderfull !!...brillante !! rutilante!! extraordinario!! maravilloso !! ........ es el mejor arreglo de todos los que he escuchado !!...grande ALF, siempre en el recuerdo..

[@hildagraciela5046]

Nostalgia... Excelente!

[@alb7364]

So sweet. Loved the mix. Very talented. :)

[@Stratbass]

Awesome arrangement, specially the tune up one!!

[@paulkrascenic9666]

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

[@cristiand5378]

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

[@camiloquintero9945]

SO CLEAN!! i love it

[@38ddkelly]

Wonderful! Very nice. I'm bookmarking this!

[@handsomeguy3641]

You did this song proud.

[@djborap]

Amazing, thank you for sharing!

[@groznyx4156]

muy buen trabajo!.. es muy nostalgico para mi

[@tiberioragazzi1107]

Congratulations excellent interpretation

[@romansacr1966]

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

[@jonathanorenday9693]

beautiful

[@SammYLightfooD]

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

[@Musicadenovela]

espectacular, makes me cryyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

[@marcelofull]

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

[@exequielcanorubio1498]

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

[@patrice58]

Really really wonderful! Great job keep it up.

[@rsibley]

Nice use of the pitch wheel! Sounds amazing

[@panoramix3192]

Wow man! Spectacular!

[@JantesRomeu]

Génial !!!! Bravo !!

[@Ben-oi3di]

Well played!

[@victoracosta3090]

I can not stop listening !!!

[@nintendo1205]

Wow... This is amazing.

[@gospeltelecast]

Totally awesome!!!

[@MBk655]

Very good job, amazing👌💖

[@EmirJYanshu]

that so beautiful

[@jameslife6300]

wow that was awesome dude

[@ShadowPriestBear]

you are out of this world, like alf!

[@bobbyspoti234]

Great job sir!

[@ferlopalv]

The World Got Talent Excellent ! Gorgeous !

[@DREBABY224]

AWESOME.

[@davidgaela1497]

Good playing

[@knabljohann9710]

Super sehr schön danke

[@MrBen0Z]

Thanks, mate! Like this theme! My new ringtone ;)

[@fabybluemar]

Genial! Hermoso!

[@nickk.4129]

Excellent!!!

[@paquito160]

Extraordinaria interpretación, ¡Me encanta!

[@jetrx8rew]

man you got some real talent there.

[@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!

[@lazysmurf420]

oh, and your mod wheel work is damn tight

[@groznyx4156]

Genial, no podia sonar menos en manos de un Maestro y un Yamaha

[@JPDarkHeart02]

Fantastic

[@OrganistAnthony]

Wow! Great MIDI!