Insane Reconstruction! Relax by Frankie Goes to Hollywood

Today I rebuild Frankie Goes To Hollywood's 80’s classic anthem ‘Relax’ entirely! Watch me replicate every individual instrument using Vintage Vault 4 👉 www.uvi.net/vintage-vault-4.ht...
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VIDEO TIME STAMPS:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:01:10 - Vintage Vault 4
0:02:40 - Kick Drum
0:05:09 - Snare Drum
0:05:57 - Toms
0:07:56 - Claps
0:10:17 - Cowbell
0:11:39 - Hi Hat
0:13:54 - Bass
0:16:18 - Percussion
0:16:52 - Vocal Sample
0:20:40 - Brass
0:23:19 - Pad
0:29:32 - Big Bass
0:33:28 - Lead Synth
0:35:38 - Sequencers
0:39:27 - Match Levels, Positions, Eq
0:56:40 - FM
1:06:10 - Vocals
1:09:50 - Reconstruction vs Original
#DoctorMix #FrankieGoesToHollywood #Relax

[@carlbrown8830]

As an old-school musician who has never used a computer to mix music, I am amazed that you can use a computer program to cram a months' worth of arranging and engineering into one hour, and single out a single voice from a thirty year old sampler that nobody's heard of out of hundreds of choices! Very fun to watch!

[@azynkron]

They key here is the word use. It won't do anything for you. It's a tool like hammer.

[@londonroulette]

There’s a great deconstruction video from Trevor Horn (who produced Relax), on here of Yes’s Owner of a lonely heart. And they’ve digitised all the analogue tracks to computer. Great video. If you want it, reply here and will put up link 👍

[@ScottsSynthStuff]

Trevor Horn is an absolute studio wizard genius. This track is all him. Recreating his work is tough, because he is such a perfectionist. So much ear candy in there! Now let me sit back and watch...

[@EstuaryMists]

Whilst there’s no doubt that Trevor Horn was the driving force behind this track, I wouldn’t underestimate the role Andy Richards played. All the Jupiter keyboard parts and FX were his and I believe they were played live to tape rather than sequenced, giving quite a unique feel when set against the metronomic Linndrum and Fairlight.

[@MaxiSokrates]

Yeah, he is absolutley brilliant and one of the masterminds when it comes to the sound from the 80s. And he is a perfectionist/freak. A lot of things happen in his tracks, so its not easy to recreate his songs 1:1

[@heathwellsNZ]

@@EstuaryMists JJ Jeczalic did all the Fairlight and they used Page R to do sequencing

[@3DPeter]

When you want to get your car pimped, you go to west coast customs, and when you want to get your music pimped, you go to Trevor Horn. Btw, doctor mix did recreate this song in no-time, so when he would take a full day or maybe a week, then he could recreate it 100% thanks to the modern equipment, because in 1984 they needed a room full of heavy and large equipment to create a song, and now the whole studio and all instruments and sounds fit on a micro sd card. And Trevor had to work with was available back then and that was waaaay less than now. And did you see that live performance on the prince's thrust, about 15 years ago? That was the best live performance i have ever seen and listened too, because there's not a single note that is not performed as on the record, and that is just stunning!

[@arfcorps]

Per Trevor Horn himself, Trevor left the studio for the evening frustrated he couldn’t get the track to sound the way he wanted it, he came back the next day and Andy Richards had put in an all nighter. Andy played Trevor what he’d been working on and Trevor knew immediately Andy had nailed it. Andy Richards deserves a lot of credit for Relax.

[@culttelevision]

All the drums were Linndrum sync locked to the Fairlight Page R and composer which was standard if you had the gear in 1983. It created rock solid timing with the chunky sound of the Linn. Stewart Copeland did it with his Fairlight for all his soundtracks with his Fairlight II and III . Notably for The Equalizer soundtrack he sync locked to his Oberheim DMX drum machine to his Fairlight (and also the Simmons SDS-5 to the bassline pattern on the Fairlight on the main theme) instead of Horn's Linn. Richard Harvey locked the Simmons to the Fairlight the same year for the Terrahawks soundtrack as well with Steve Rance (from Fairlight) engineering and producing that superb example. The four on the four main bass was a Kramer bass sampled into the PPG Waveterm which is why it has that slightly crispy edge due to the sample rate and resolution of the Waveterm ( from about 50kHz to 4kHz ). It's not a piano sample. This was doubled with the Yamaha DX-7 bass 1 patch as nearly everyone would double DX-7 bass in the 80s - (often using the punchy bass 1 or a custom more analog sounding one like Stock Aitken and Waterman often used later) with an analog synth for more low end. In this case it's the DX-7 that gives the low end as the Bass 1 patch properly engineered has a very decent low end ("Take On Me" by a-ha being a prime example of it being used solo with decent production). The synth sixteenths (that can be heard clearly without the multitrack on the New York Mix) were all Fairlight according to Trevor Horn. The famous unison filter sweep bass was the Jupiter JP-8. I think that covers the main bits but you've done a lovely interpretation Claudio. Most enjoyable :)

[@Emil-Antonowsky]

Knowledge.

[@BeautekeLoentje2]

..yes, well done!..

[@stillben]

Great analysis

[@morganm1667]

Good stuff! thank you.

[@RenevolutionAccount]

excellent ❤

[@dykodesigns]

Trevor Horn, the wizzard of the 80’s. He’s arrangements are always so intricate and full of little details. Whether it is Yes, The Buggles, Art Of Noise or Franky it all has superb and interesting arrangements. I always discover little details and layers in his work. He also was a massive user of the Fairlight CMI.

[@onsesejoo2605]

He also produced Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells II, which is a great album in entirely different atmosphere.

[@HornetBojan]

Nik Kershaw was also a good producer ... It's nice to hear "real talent" production every few months compared to today's factory music.

[@timburdsey]

@@HornetBojan Totally agree. NK is a pop visionary, innovator, and genius.

[@ericgelders]

His work with Grace Jones/Slave To The Rhythm and Propaganda/A Secret Wish fits that bill too - this man is one of my musical Heroes - and the reconstruction by Dr Mix is very respectable!

[@petrgabaj4958]

I remember an article with Trevor Horn about Relax - he stated that originally there was some funky bass which sounded too complicated, so he replaced the bass line with this simple figure played on Fairlight CMI.

[@sitcow.l.l.2470]

Finally a reconstruction. Something I missed a lot on this channel and from the previous studio.

[@kurtwilliams3943]

Man, I played keys in the 80s as a young teen and have let it go. But I watch your videos religiously and you inspire me in every creative area of my life. Dr. Mix. The best. Love it. You are inSANE!

[@heathwellsNZ]

This song brings back so much nostalgia of that time period as a kid... making mix tapes off the radio and getting annoyed when the announcer talked over the starts/ends etc... What a great time period to be a kid and what an amazing time period for commercial music!

[@ANSWERTHECALLOFJESUSCHRIST]

😆

[@TamCatG]

That piece is a mammoth. Wow, can’t imagine how long it took to produce that originally. Always loved that song, but I definitely have a new found respect for the production of a masterpiece like that.. You Did a Awesome Job. Well Done. Really Enjoyed Watching the Process. 👏👏👏👏👏

[@DuncanGBNZ]

Good job. I wonder how they feel that 40 years later we're picking it apart and marvelling at all the brilliant intricacies.

[@Bashanvibe]

This was so fun to watch and learn how and where these producers got their sounds from!!! This is synth heaven!!!

[@synthland4526]

Dude its all LINNDRUM!!! oh man... 😵😵😵 Its alright i bet you just forgot. He used to pitch the sounds of the linndrum with the pitch knob. This is what was used for the track. Bass = PPG wave 2.3 waveterm B sample T040/41 Pads/strings = Roland jupiter 8 Laser sounds = synclavier II Drums = Linndrum LM2 and Sequential drumtraks The rest is all PPG wave samples and fairlight. I love your videos man!!!

[@heathwellsNZ]

I reckon he knows this for sure and chose to make the video from the perspective of creative reconstruction as if he didn't know... Page R was used extensively!

[@-The-Darkside]

@@heathwellsNZ it's essentially an ad for the software

[@kz1000ps]

Yeah as a drummer the whole intro was hard to watch him play dumb.... like duh it's clearly all LinnDrum.

[@mikosoft]

When he said the kick drum sounded familiar I was screaming LINN at the screen.

[@mvpautodetailing]

Not only are the 80's classics great music growing up to listening to it again, but to have someone RECONSTRUCT IT piece by piece, AMAZING!!!! AMAZING!!!! love it!

[@jtf2dan]

SERENDIPITY.....when you asked what song to reconstruct a while back I said Relax.....as it was a classic synth track...and here it is! Thanks Claudio!

[@SoundmanCH]

Fantastic! I was a huge Frankie fan, and I still love their music. Can you do a Two Tribes video, too? The bass sound in this song is amazing!

[@Mark_Page_MTB]

One of the best albums of the 80's if not the best (Welcome to the pleasure dome)👌. Horn is a genius and so is Doctor Mix. Thank you for putting this together. Amazing

[@RenevolutionAccount]

Welc. To The Pleas.... is the best album of the 80's !!

[@krisb7298]

Claudio il Magnifico! 👏 Congratulations👏

[@kurtstype7468]

Doctor Mix - I am not a musician, but I appreciate the talent it takes to make it. As a computer systems engineer I have always been interested in the behind the scenes work that goes into making these iconic sounds. I love the joy, enthusiasm and passion you so obviously have for this art and I enjoy watching that come through in your videos - thanks to you and all the other talented people that bring these great sounds to life!

[@zeSpammmmmer]

i can'"t tell how many times i've played this track at home or danced to it in clubs, it brings back so many good memories, thanks for that. and for your fantastic remix!

[@cortical1]

From Frankie Goes to Hollywood to Lyle Mays! Pop for the masses and uppity 80s jazz (fusion). We love your range!

[@wilsonmachado8695]

amazing video, you are the best !! congratz ! bravo! superb ! hugs from brazil

[@DarkSideofSynth]

Maaaaaasterpiece. This brings me really, really back. This song was everywhere back in the day. Lots of details. Great reconstruction.

[@humanerror3139]

Hang on while I pick my jaw up from the floor! O M Bloomin" G. This record changed everything and to see you break it down and reproduce it just blows my mind. Now I know why this record is so good. To think this was done in '84 really hits home that technology is no supplement for talent. Big up Dr.mix and thank you. I'd love you to do some breakdowns of some early Yello stuff. Anything from Solid Pleasure or Claro Que Si. Yello are so underrated and deserve some love.

[@marcmeup1]

My uncle Andy Richards played the synths on the original.😊

[@Andy-kd1kb]

Would love to hear what he's upto these days and his thoughts about this video!

[@rangerrecon]

My favorite synth song of all time. This was an epic recreation.

[@kikbrick]

Ottimo lavoro ancora una volta, claudio. Mi piacciono le tue ricostruzioni, e la passione e il divertimento con cui le fai. Grazie mille!

[@SvenCurly]

I LOVE the original track and YES your re-construct is superb. :)

[@carlosserrano3985]

Claudio, in Relax they use a Linndrum, all the drums sounds are Linn.

[@thenextmrsbrownful]

Absolutely wonderful to watch alllllll of this. ❤

[@Otonium]

Awesome and a lot amount of lovely good work. I enjoyed it! 🔥

[@vickydabydoyal6890]

Wow, it's really amazing, I'm addicted to your reconstruction of the whole music sound production, that's 1980's music in 2022

[@robbinhare4843]

thank you for making this video. I love your work! i subscribed and look forward to seeing more from you.

[@michael-zabrocki]

I'm amazed and envious of your talent, gear and space. Thank you.

[@rainbow_chick]

I saw the video on Instagram, and now I'm watching to it. I don't know if you know how many people you have inspired. I have been watching to your channel since 2017 or 2016, before I even though about play a keyboard in life. You have definitely inspired me. And I like to see this kind of video, with the process while you are recording. Thank you for your good vibes and for inspiring people like me! Cheers from a Brazilian who lives in Germany!

[@johnlacey155]

Love it! This isn't easy - huge amount of work, respect !!

[@DavidSmith-ne1zp]

This was a very fun and instructional video on hearing, matching, and tweaking sounds to get what you’re after. Loved the choice of song, its complexity, and detailed analysis you gave it! Love your channel, content, and most of all your contagious enthusiasm!

[@OldWiseMan]

What a simply awesome video. One of your best so far.

[@phperfoncio]

Excellent job! Congratulations!

[@prebsi8603]

FANTASTIC - Good job, Claudio 😁🎹🎉🎶

[@OliverBusse]

30 seconds in and you have my thumbs up - FGTH one of the greatest acts of the 80s and you nailed it - of course!

[@brettphinney2364]

Great Job Man! You know you're stuff.

[@mrlionel1965]

OMG! I love your channel! This is amazingly well done Claudio.

[@pavelbaar.Ka4]

They have been following you for a long time and I must say you are a real fighter :)

[@Aztek1701]

Fantastic work. Im astounded at your ability.

[@JackBobsonOfficial]

It's Trevor Horn, so it's brilliant. He's one of the best music producers of all time in my book. I'm almost certain this was engineered by Gary Langan because he was in the production team of Trevor Horn, along with JJ Jeckzalik and Anne Dudley. He also did brilliant work on 90125 and The Lexicon of Love.

[@bbojahr]

Wow, I love it. Great tutorial! Thanks!

[@doobyboy21]

Vraiment beau Claudio ! Superbe arrangement sonore de Frankie Goes to Hollywood ! 🤩

[@thesynthesia7478]

Amazing! Great job Mr. Mix

[@The80sBoy]

Thanks, Claudio, for recreating one of my favourite all-time tunes. Thank you so much x

[@user-qv5hf7nw7t]

Huge project. Well done!

[@jjjeczalik5693]

Excellent work

[@radoslawnawrocki9]

Best movie on YT 2022. To this day, I remember the first time I listened to this piece and how it debuted at number 1 in the most important charts in Poland. Thank you Master, you are amazing like this piece and the work of Trewor Horn and the FGHT boys.

[@oOstoneyOo]

These reconstruction videos are awesome. I cannot get enough

[@greek8goddess]

Awesome!!

[@Angelman60]

Maaaaan I absolutely loooove your reconstruction videos. I can totally relate with your joy when you finally find a matching sound, you have such knowledge it looks like you find them easily, I can spend hours. Now the song itself I'm learning so much : mixing a shaker and a hat on left and right, the bass that is actually a piano! I've always wondered what kind of sound was that. Amazing job really

[@rodrigodearcayne]

I love these recreation videos! 🙌😎

[@bostich1]

Amazing!

[@Guttalaser]

The Genius @21:38 ... Look THAT face when he nail the EXACT sound! I'm totally crazy of this Master and so proud of him!

[@lionelp6602]

very amazing very great doctor mix ! big job !

[@Tjw-qf2of]

FUN! FUN! FUN AND SO SILLY? AND I LOOOOVE THIS SONG AND ITS VARIOUS SILLY VERY VISUAL VIDEOS! I LISTEN TO IT ALOT SOMETIMES JUST TO ENERGISE MYSELF OR STRETCH OUT! THE FLORIDA ONE IS COLORFUL AND EXPRESSES HEALTH AND FREEDOM WELL!

[@edwinjack]

love your work !!! genius :)

[@NatacionAle]

Very good work! Thank you for bringing back our 80's memories! Greetings from Argentina!

[@davidsheppard3610]

Claudio. 👏👏👏You've upped your game to another level with this reconstruction. Please keep them coming. Amazing.!

[@claytoncollins1624]

WOW DOC THIS VID ROCKED! SO MANY LAYERS! Keep it up thanks for the great content.

[@Guttalaser]

Damn Genius on brass at 22:40! ahahahaha... i almost can ear the noise of your brain when you scroll all the sounds and samples you have in the terabytes of your mind-memory! XD

[@PabloGodel]

So cool!

[@jitsuomoh3348]

Oh Claudio, so much fun as always. Love your work and videos .

[@btimec5290]

Great video! Thank you

[@edward.simons]

this is amazing....you not only make it right but also let everyone see/hear what a great song (cd) this is....undervalued..complex......real art.....thank you and FGTH.

[@sofam84]

Love these reconstruction videos so much!

[@LinoCaute]

Best Video in Studio !!!Top!!!✌✌

[@blindazabat9527]

Bueautiful job. And educating!

[@burns46824]

I love how it’s obviously a LinnDrum sound and he’s like, “Oh yeah, it’s the DMX again!” 😂😂😂

[@lengchai27]

It was really enjoyable to watch, as you, the professional working on a mix. I just loved as you paid attention to the small details (what I am unable. :D). Great work! I'll check upon your other suffts too!

[@krzysztofcris3450]

Super 👍👍👍🚀

[@karlbass7004]

Thank you for the vídeo Claudio !!!!

[@benwhittaker7167]

Super impressive watching you build this up - always enjoyed this song but this has given me a newfound appreciation for it. Thanks for taking us along for the ride, your talent and attention to detail is great

[@LD-bv1pm]

Just watched Stephen Lipson explain the recording and YT brought me here. Both amazing in different ways. Sir you are incredible, and this was so interesting.

[@genericreference6969]

The Dr is in … and he slaps on this one!

[@djelvis1]

crazy epic 1 hour video from Doctor Mix. RESPECT

[@djmarco2130]

super work

[@kidam2448]

Génial!!!

[@-crashtest]

Great work

[@Stephen_Heathcote]

You've totally blown that one away! Fantastic! :)

[@B1GDINO]

Blimey! you know what you're doing !

[@anderslinden4701]

Your energy is awesome!

[@OneAndOnlyMe]

That was awesome!

[@1SAFETY5]

Oh my memories that time!!!! Very sad lost time!

[@dikdap]

A lot of respect for this massive amount of work you put in (and the quality of it)! I always listen to your video's on headphones to really hear the subtle differences you talk about. Love it, Thanks 👍🏻

[@Doctormix]

🙌🕺❤️

[@DG-oo9xr]

Thank you so much - really great stuff!

[@karlbass7004]

So great !!!!! 👏👏😍👏👏😍👏👏😍

[@keimax]

Sounds incredible!! I want to see dr. Mix dancing this tune at the disco

[@gunnwtal]

had fun !!! Thx

[@LuisAcosta65]

I love that song. And seeing your reconstruction is just amazing.

[@Zues434]

Your crazy, great music, fun to watch!

[@FreshnessStudio1]

I was just thinking 🤔 The Dr needs to relax if he wants to come 💚

[@guidoseifert5679]

Well done, Dr.Mix! Again. And remember, how Trevor must have been sweating decades ago without DAW, Plugins and all that fancy stuff... The production details still can take it up with modern productions. He's a god.

[@alexron2023]

Molto bello Claudio, lots of work and patience. Well worth it !

[@ZJhontu1]

Brother I love your ENERGY!!! Love seeing the real joy you have from sound. Just … too cool.

[@Will_B]

El mejor de todos los videos, Un gran gran trabajo. Me divertí muchísimo contigo siguiendo la recreación del tema y aprendí mucho también. UN GRAN TEMA elegiste. Un ritmo maravilloso VERY VERY THANKS

[@larsvanbekkum78]

More of this!! Reconstructions with softsynths!!! This video is awesome!! Nice work!!!