Duran Duran - The Reflex (isolated multitracks)

[@nightofshanghai]

The vocal section is supreme. Clearly, Simon's new vocal style is the biggest factor in the success of this song.

[@danielsyvarth7469]

Nick Rhodes during the choruses!! Wow!!!

[@sfrenato]

Absolute masterpiece of multitrack production. Alex Sadkin is the nerve-wracking mastermind of this all, including Nick's sublime synthesizer performance - fully taking benefit of the newly introduced Fairlight CMI sampler, John's fantastic bass, and above all the incredible vocal harmonies (those semitone modulations on the pre-chorus such as 23:11 are very difficult to sing). The sound selection is top-notch, it still sounds modern over 40 years after recording.

[@Mina-ok5qm]

Nile Rodgers is a genius. Duran Duran ate geniouses for executing it like this

[@meadowenthusiast]

I've been listening to this song for 40 years and never noticed that the chorus harmony vocal on the last syllable of "bi-ZAAAARE" (23:42) is well and truly bizarre. And it is definitely intentional because they do it every time but only on the word 'bizarre'. Way to sneak that in there, Simon!

[@VanielDeeform]

What a treat to hear the individual parts and contributions. I appreciate and the song even more now thanks!!

[@marting6037]

Superb! A peep behind the studio curtain. With all the instrumentation you get a true sense that less is more.

[@paulrini1521]

Please do more DD. Love these videos.

[@allexisberry7367]

This is fucking OUTSTANDING!!!

[@MrPizzababy79]

Duran Duran are not only an 80's boy band , they are also an amazing musicians👍👍👍

[@theadventuresofjimmycrapol8827]

Dude.. this is so awesome. Thank you for posting! What the internet was literally made for. You really should do this for Duran Duran's The Chauffeur... PLEASE!!!

[@luiscamposdg8267]

X 2 !!! PLEASE, PLEASE!!!

[@gamingwithcallum6087]

He doesn’t make them

[@gamingwithcallum6087]

They are downloaded online for free

[@chriscutler09]

Great interpretation. I have always been fascinated by remixes since 1981, the way people hear the music is never dull, one day I will buy some kit and start my own hobby!

[@lassel1644]

The vocals was better than i thought ...

[@ponidelapradera]

this is magic . thanks

[@abruzziboy2000]

So this is for the album version. So cool. Love it!!!

[@LaFucinaStudioMix]

Cool to hear the old lead vocal lines on the bass section.

[@mariflame1821]

So SO cool to hear all the bits of The Reflex like this!!! Wow!! Thanks!!!

[@devronmiller7393]

i can't wait to learn how to play this on my guitar man guitar thanks so much.

[@eneas0289]

Waoo...Epic....It's art

[@droge192]

Wow, this is amazing, thank you! Making me a new mix tonight!

[@blueg8731]

Fantastic

[@guillermomoisesvonrotth.-tm1sd]

😊 minutes x minutes is a Great longversion that's fine time. Wow. The real New Wave.

[@ronfarney6477]

Totally awesome amazing remix wow wow wow wow bloody epic awesome fantastic 🎉🎉🎉

[@pattas2005]

Thank you for this 😊

[@johnny0468]

thankyou.xxxxx

[@longfade]

Nice man!

[@omarbravohen]

woooo thanks so much!!!!!!

[@sethseiden5736]

More cowbell, please!😂

[@Zoecat101]

Seth Seiden I’ve got a fever and the only prescription is more cowbell!

[@Kondrad]

i would love to hear the wild Boys (Wilder than the wild boys extended mix) in the same manner

[@mattma96]

Please do "New Religion", "Careless Memories", "Night Boat"......

[@braincrisp1]

12:07-12:37 reminds me of 1980s arcade video game music.

[@CDEbFGAbB]

A view to a kill and The wild boys, please! And Do they know it's Christmas?, as well, please! Thank you in advance if you do it.

[@longfootbuddy]

shenanana

[@heman1770]

@21:05 is that where #BeverlyHills90210 got thier intro from? 😆

[@Mina-ok5qm]

The synthesizer os so brilliant. Has a Indian sound. I'm so done

[@4XFX1]

What software did you use to separate the tracks?

[@sfrenato]

There is no software for this. These are the original tracks!!!

[@edongpauco1341]

What did u use to get it nicely isolated like this?

[@inversion66]

They probably came from Guitar Hero. A lot of isolated tracks have shown up on KZbin in the last few years, and they've been typically credited to the game.

[@donniecastleman5701]

I could listen to stuff like this all day long! Check out Yes Owner of a Lonely Heart if you haven't already too!

[@lassel1644]

This could actually be John playing... but i am not sure...it is a bit off time sometimes but not much

[@gyorgysolymosi562]

I heard from a real guru, that the bass can be off-time a bit actually leading the rhythm flexibly. However for me is more noticeable that the bass is off-tune in general.

[@tafcst530]

Most pre pro-tools recordings are like that.

[@Ghoulische]

Remember John uses tons of syncopation. Which is basically playing off time on purpose.

[@lassel1644]

​@@tafcst530its good playing

[@Susquehanna80]

Love Andy's guitar.. Compare this to that nothing session guitarist they've been using the last decade and its clear why their music has been so bad the last 15yrs

[@andyg4082]

I agree 100% 👍