DX5 playing Bronski Beat "Smalltown Boy"

** Updated cover: • DX5 playing Bronski Be... **
Thanks for your music and inspiration, Steve Bronski (RIP). 1960-2021
Played on my own way with intro. This is the first take. Backtrack recorded in Pro Tools.
Note some problem when I try to change the voice on the mid DX7 II (It was on edit mode, so I had to exit, then change voice).
Upper: Yamaha DX7 Mk1 (Original Cartridge's Harp preset)
Mid: Yamaha DX7 II FD
Lower: Kurzweil PC1x
Composed by Bronski/Cole/Somerville

[@MrRichyDude]

You know you're good when you've got more keyboards than you do hands

[@thomaswow1]

lol. made me laugh.. great comment.!! . and the guys skill is awesome... I reckon his girlfriend is happy..

[@williamdonnelly895]

Very good! Hahaha!

[@nebulaecomplex]

Beautiful synth tribute indeed. RIP Larry Steinbachek :(.

[@domorewithsage]

That is so sad I didn't know he had died

[@BillAnt]

Oh wow, actually back in Jan 2017 .. sad

[@MRS2291132]

Who died ? Is that one playing in the video, or the synthesizer player from Bronski beat ....?

[@DX5]

Synth player from Bronski Beat, Larry Steinbachek. Also, Unfortunately, Steve Bronski passed away yesterday too :(. (Me alive, by now.).

[@procta2343]

@@MRS2291132 That's DX5 in the video playing, The original keyboard player died, or one of them died in 2017, the founder of the band also died back in of 2021 sadly. Only jimmy left now out of the three sadly.

[@andrewskayman8449]

Steve personally played this to me at his house in London mid 80s

[@skyorpid9387]

After almost 5 years that i found it , i will always comeback to it to listen again

[@steviewonder2049]

why is music so powerfull ?...amazing

[@SakuraBlue1]

It's Stevie Wonder! ?

[@BillAnt]

I "Wonder" that too... lol

[@SakuraBlue1]

😂

[@shaneb.2464]

It almost sounds like the real thing! I'm genuinely impressed. This actually helped me understand the synth string configuration. Thank you for that.

[@moogdome2562]

Not one Dx7 but 2.. So wonderful. I love it. Very well done. A beautiful haunting sound.The 80's were the best. Thank you for sharing. brilliant.

[@acasadosom]

Yes !!! Awsome !!! But the Keybord above is a DX7 II... O have one !!!

[@thomascassidy2724]

My dad used to have a DX27, and I remember finding a patch on it and thinking 'that must be the one they used on Small Town Boy' and lo and behold you're using it here!

[@benrogersdevon]

You are better than many professional musicians.

[@domorewithsage]

absolutely fantastic, really enjoyed it

[@VanlifewithAlan]

I think that that is one of the best pieces I have heard played on you tube!

[@Avery-Kaz]

Pretty damn awesome!!!

[@leepage4854]

Lovely spin on an 80's classic. DX7 and PC1 work well together :)

[@DX5]

Extended version of this track starts in a same way.

[@actiongal1O1]

At first i was like 'can he play?.. why's he so slow?' And then HOLY HECK you got into it and i'm freaken IMPRESSED!!!

[@sandramalone9977]

Absolutely fantastic, just keep expecting someone to start singing. Brilliant, Thank You.

[@juandenz2008]

Awesome. That was great. I really like to watch these kind of videos from people who are passionate about something and then share their efforts on youtube for other people to enjoy !

[@paulrostron1]

Simply amazing!

[@benrogersdevon]

This is absolutely amazing, respect man.

[@gabrielindependiente730]

Amazing , great song !!! Greetings from Argentina 🇦🇷

[@francescos6101]

campioni del mondo 👍

[@gabrielindependiente730]

@@francescos6101 👏👍🇦🇷

[@stoiandaniel0]

Amazing sounds of DX7 and DX7 II !!!

[@82steven82]

Thanks for this cover :) I really love the sound of Kurzweil in the begining it sound so majestic :)

[@mozartsdivertimento]

love it! Of course. (And loving everything you do!!!)

[@ProduccionesRender]

That Kurzweil sounds really good!!!!

[@andresfelipeescamillariver8281]

Brutal !!!!!!! , que interpretacion , from colombia , congratulations DX5

[@maryamchijan]

Made me GO OFF in my room dancing! YEA!

[@Ace2548]

Amazing job. This is an all time great song and you nailed it! Rock on!

[@moemode]

love your videos. some of your stuff is on my phone set as my ring tone and for general listening. respect:)

[@lotos2223]

С добрым утром вас. Музыка просто супер и очень красивая. Классная компазиция. Спасибо вам огромное. Удачи и успехов вам.

[@DX5]

Спасибо

[@LFOVCF]

The DX7 presets were the sound of Bronski Beat, especially that lovely warm brass sound. Great job DX5, Nailed another one!

[@legueuxgueule3431]

this man is a real musician.............great cover !!!!!!!!!!

[@maryamchijan]

This is Soooo Great! Such a great song and the music and this version like this is addictive! I wanna Loooop it up!

[@yaguarete79]

Yesss!!! Awesome! Sounds like a tribute to the 80's sound.

[@sujaylokesh]

Larry Steinbachek genius R.I.P! you got skills, synth strings are amazing... I think that that is one of the best pieces I have heard played on you tube!

[@Christopher_N_1404]

Nice Intro, Nice Playing... Respect and thumbs up :-)

[@Moist_Plinth]

Beautiful ♥️

[@AstroTricks]

Almost 10 years! Time flies

[@Scorpyon_kng]

Dude I love you stuff man. Id love to learn. I play the piano and love the 80s and thought about doing something like this. I'm inspired. Keep it up dude. Thanks for posting!

[@teoramirez3530]

Thanks, this is more than amazing boy...Congratulations

[@andrelecio]

Respect

[@weiserEsel]

Can't get enough of that jingle.

[@kmfdm10392]

i like the way you play around with the intro - the sign of a true musician

[@andystyper]

really love this song and you make my day with your interpretation of this great song well done.

[@KOSmusicovers]

GREAT, GREAT COVER!!! Very good! 80s FOREVER!!!

[@FelixIsMyName]

A friend showed me one of your uploads and I've been hooked since. Brilliant covers :)

[@Smiley01987]

Nice vintage keyboards :-)

[@erniboy123]

your videos are unbelievable! So realistic. Great talent. Keep up your excellent work!

[@mansoncherlover]

this was so awesome!!!! you did great

[@peterdome2847]

Brilliant !. You play all my fav songs. I have learned so much fro watching you play in your vids. One thing is, you make it look so easy, but I know how difficult it must be. Your a inspiration to me. Love to see your classic synths. Like them better than software. I could almost hear the falsetto vocals while you played. wish I could play as good as you. Keep up the great work. love your vid's. Thanx for sharing. LOL.

[@pjsg71]

Your timing is perfect. Great Job man. Im dancing with your tunes... believe me!!! ;-)

[@SegundaGuerraMundialES]

A-S-T-O-N-I-S-H-I-N-G. Keep on with such a marvellous work! Greetings from Spain

[@dsabedra]

Love it!

[@rhoarster]

Beautiful 💜

[@vanhalter]

Another great performance... Bravo!

[@AlisonBryen]

This is immense...I hope I become as good at playing the keyboard one day!

[@Appalling68]

Excellent keyboard skills....wow.

[@pschin73]

Very Good. Greetings from Czech Republic..

[@Vincentrohr]

that rhodes sound on the kurzweil is amazing!

[@yanx007]

Awesome!

[@giotronic]

BRILLIANT!

[@ripper1787]

Amazing!

[@luissoriano1492]

Love This !!

[@pacojonesvaior9212]

Que extended version mas buena maestro… un grande DX5!

[@DX5]

Gracias, Paco. Fue bastante improvisada y con error incluído al cambiar de sonido en el DX7 IIFD. :) . Me gusta más la última que hice.

[@yashadeluxe]

amazing

[@ingercastro3525]

wow pero qué intro fue esa! maravillosoooooooo

[@DX5]

Muchas gracias.

[@Jessicacool90]

aaawesome!

[@andypreston1524]

Fantastic job, love it!

[@Asaraziel]

Wunderbar! Du hast wirklich Talent - ich liebe deine Versionen von den Liedern!

[@kulidor81]

Hey DX5 love your stuff man! keep those videos coming

[@sadnav]

AWESOME !!!!

[@SynthHappens]

from some synth dudes to another synth dude. we have a lot of respect for you man. Great cover! we did a cover a while back of Auterchre's eggshell. this is right up there! nice job DX!

[@xMissyMusicx]

Amazing. Keep doing your thing! i loved it :)

[@tanglings]

Excellent!

[@TheNightBandit1]

Awesome..

[@JustinRM20]

Perfect, dude!

[@OneRebel1]

Well done, when l saw bronski at brixton academy 1984 this was the warm up tune, we didnt know this would be a huge hit :o)

[@janetesilva2425]

Oh my god!!! 💕💕

[@Sabedoria773]

Amazing song!!! Congratulations!!!

[@george6111]

My hats off to you .Excelent work ;)

[@LuminalPulse10]

this is the best cover l hear ! good job :)

[@MrMajor7777]

immortal music! well done man

[@cinnkidd]

EXCELLENT

[@rayredding72]

Ah the DX7. For those accurate Michael W. Smith covers! I had one and a Korg DW-8000. I could barely play but the helicopter sound was worth it. "Run away, run away, run away"

[@hightowerTB303]

Good example that‘s not only the singer‘s voice that makes the feel (and Jimmy is a great if not the greatest male female soul voice singer in the world) ... amazing melody writing and cool interpretation and play

[@granpasgamings]

best cover of this song ever heared

[@drewerz01]

Respect!

[@rosemarch2922]

Amazing

[@ShainaKarasik]

Great work job on that awesome intro! My boy friend's fav bronski beat song!

[@1968davidcassin]

again brilliant great talent

[@sonuvabix]

That is the coolest snare I have ever heard.

[@kyliehausman]

Really great!!

[@Frunks07]

awesome!!!!

[@LuminalPulse10]

this is the best cover l hear ! good job

[@runoneman]

Very well done! Awesome!

[@march4503]

thanks for this video!!i love 80s elec pianos!!

[@djdudra]

Excellent man !!!

[@82steven82]

great :) thanks for covering this song also :)

[@flexor212000]

1:53. nailed it.

[@leonthebigfat]

flexor212000 TOTALLY nailed it.

[@masterbrubbel]

really enjoying your covers and videos.

[@pablo2627]

AMAZING !!!! Gretings from Chile !!!