Kebu - To Jupiter and back (demo)

[@ig88bountyhounter]

Listening to your music sends me straight to dreamland.

[@metaspherz]

Hello! It's Aug. 20, 2017 ... Nearly 7 years later and Kebu is still jamming LARGE! With all the bad in the news lately, at least there's something good in this world to celebrate! Keep on Jammin' Kebu! We need your uplifting performances now more than ever!!!

[@mousehouse4617]

@metaspherz Hi! It's Sept 18 2023 12 years and counting and yes this is THE Kebu trak/video I keep coming back to. Nice one Kebu :)

[@kebu]

@HybOj Thanks! The logical answer to your question would be "study music theory". It will help somewhat, but you need to couple it with active music listening and analysing for it to actually help. But it takes of course time and can be very tedious. The easiest way (and my suggestion) is to take songs you really like and pick out the chord sequence or melody in those. Focus on the parts you like the best or would like to understand. Be sure to start with an easy tune!

[@dimsdupont4495]

still one of my all time favorites, this has lifted depressions away - now I can see how it was made, love you for making this Kebu

[@Xezlec]

Absolutely beautiful. I wound up here because I had a song in my mp3 playlist called "shivers of life" from back when I had been hunting for vintage synth demos and samples years ago. I rediscovered it today and decided to Google the artist name. You know, it takes me days to put together a song and my songs aren't this good at all. You just stand in front of a keyboard and knock it out of the park. I'm glad there are people like you, or the world would just suck in stereo.

[@paulgrooveside2803]

Absolute magic. What a talented and imaginative musician.

[@kebu]

Mostly I omit separate track recording and just mixdown the MIDI-controlled tracks in realtime, but for those synths that don't have MIDI I've just used a 4-track cassette recorder (Yamaha MT4x). And yes, my album is out now! You can listen to it on Spotify and order it on my Channel page (just press the "kebunator" button).

[@kebu]

Thanks! It's a Logan/Hohner String Melody II.

[@RoomAtTheTopStudio]

You are a big influence to why I had to hunt one down and buy a Logan/Hohner String Melody II

[@kebu]

Tack! Det va kul att träffas!

[@kebu]

It's just a downwards arpeggio in two octaves. But the trick is that the 808 send trigger signals to the arpeggio clock, which makes the Juno 60 play the arpeggio in a rhythm as dictated by the 808 trigger signal.

[@kebu]

@gencom Many thanks! Really appreciate your comment, especially coming from a professional! I checked out your work as well. Great stuff! All the best from Finland.

[@EJubett]

Nice to see all the old synths that haunted my dreams when I was younger, still kicking in the hands of a master!

[@oudoilleoville]

Great phaser strings that go straight to soul. Thanks Kebu for helping me open my heart!

[@kebu]

@gearslutdog Yeah, the music was recorded in one go, but the video was recorded with multiple camera takes :)

[@KjartanAbel]

Thank you for shoving behind the scenes. Very inspiring. Great song

[@kebu]

Thanks! Check the description under the video. It is all explained there.

[@OlliWilkman]

Just heard of Kebu today. It's a terrible thing to come across another person who is doing what I've dreamed of doing, but always been too poor/lazy/unambitious to do. This video is literally something I wish I could do.

[@realitydocsnstuff]

Me too

[@pauljay482]

Thank you. That resonates with me and reassuring I'm not the only one that thinks it.

[@JAMIECURTIS1965]

NO It's a great thing because it reminds you that you are still ALIVE AND THAT YOU STILL CAN DO IT. No-one is stopping you, ie, it's never too late

[@kajlac]

Never give up!

[@andypeck1972]

No. It's definitely not just you. :-(

[@thethinice]

This is probably one of the best things I've heard in my entire life!

[@pietrzakt1]

Niesamowity utwór i te ciepłe brzmienie analoga CUDO!!!

[@kebu]

@TR0jAX As stated in the description, the output from the mixer was recorded with a stereo cassette deck, which provides some natural tape compression. Mild EQ and limiting was used in the final digital mastering stage.

[@kebu]

@TIPPERBLK Actually I used a Doepfer cable with 3.5 mm plugs with a typical headphones adapter plug (from 3.5 to 6.3 mm, stereo) and that works. You could also use an ordinary guitar cable and a 6.3 -> 3.5 mm adapter on one end.

[@1soulblues]

non mi stanco mai di dire che questa musica è eccezionale!!!!!!!! BIG KEBU

[@kebu]

@olafwagner It is a Jaspers 4D-120S. Not that quick to disassemble and assemble, but fantastic for optimising the use of space in a small studio!

[@kebu]

@Xezlec Wow, thanks a lot! Amazing that you had "Shivers of life" on your playlist! I think it was the first synth tune I ever made, probably around 1998-1999. I'll promise to keep the videos coming, at least in spring.

[@damianyo11]

Kebu you are great! I've been watching your videos for several years! Greetings from Poland

[@graywoulf]

Eight years ago and still this video and Kebu rocks! Count me in on the "I wish I could do that" thing too.

[@pinkdispatcher]

Just came back from a concert, and he still plays this song, and it's still as powerful. He has a much bigger setup these days, but the same feeling for great composition and performance. Thank you, kebu!

[@marcodaparma]

this is the perfect example of a finnish guy who doesn't fall into depression due to the lack of daylight.......LOL..........THUMBS FULLY UP. Another great talent descovered. All the best and good luck with all your music projects, Marco

[@kebu]

Very seldom. Mainly because I currently rarely need more than 3-4 audio tracks. The rest is controlled by MIDI and mixed down in real time with the rest of the tracks. I like to work that way.

[@kebu]

@bjcsupertortoise Yes it's very simple: dry signal left, delayed signal right. :)

[@AusDisciple]

Very cool!! I love that phaser. It has Jarre all over it!!! Creamy and rich. The Juno arpeggios are great too. Nice work.

[@kebu]

The aluminium coloured stand is a Jaspers. Flexible and study. I can recommend it!

[@kebu]

No wonder - this video was the demo that led up to the finished song that you can hear in the live video (the link you listed).

[@bungaloboynes]

when you listen to this with headphones in the morning on bus it is mesmerising what a talent it teleport your mind to the future Thank you Kebu ur awesome

[@mauricioperez7328]

Me encantan estos vídeos en donde sus protagonistas nos desvelan secretos muy celosos sin tapujos. No como hacen otros que es casi imposible verlos desvelando ni siquiera su número de talla de zapatos. Para mi estos vídeos como este tuyo y otros mas dicen mucho a favor de como es la persona en si, y no el artista como tal, dicen mucho mas porque muestran aquello que muchos desconocemos y se muestra en estos vídeos. Y ya no es porque uno diga, caramba si me pueden copiar y puedo escuchar mañana mis temas tocados por otros tantos. Pero para mi ahi radica la verdadera esencia de ser musico, productor y compositor. Que lo importante es que llegue a cuantos mas mejor aunque sea porque han descubierto como ser mas parecidos a quien

[@salvadory1103]

the dislikes are from jealousy because kebunator has so much cool gear and can actually play it! Great job- nice to hear actual music instead of sound effects!

[@cleverhardy5230]

The first Kebu song I came across. With the analogue synths, the 606 and the Solina-style sound through a phaser, this sounds like a perfect representation of Jean Michel Jarre. I can see why some commenters say It's similar to Binary Finary, but details, details. This was a voyage 'to Jupiter and Back', programming synths with a simple drum machine and making a song out of it. That aside, I would have never discovered Kebu without this.

[@andycraig7734]

Vat da fawk! 😜 You and Lauri/Anni Vuohensilta are national treasures for Finland!

[@kebu]

@absurdusisyourmaster I am actually in the process of recording my debut CD, but due to a hectic schedule it won't be ready until 2012. But I'll keep you updated!

[@outertoon1489]

Excellent energy moving thru to the finish (without overdoing it). And thanks for the technical info!

[@lorenamorenoespinoza3192]

Tu música es una maravilla te felicito kebu

[@zamdee]

I love it! This is just the kind of synth music I originally fell in love with looooong, long time ago

[@carolinadecastelar]

Wow. 2021 y sigo amando este maravillosa canción❤

[@kebu]

Thanks! I used the 'O' setting on the Logan (if I remember correctly). The Logan doesn't have a dry setting, only variations of the built in ensemble effect.

[@fabioevaristofranca1436]

I love it song.....Beautiful!!!!!

[@bedwablackburn]

I just found you through telling KZbin Music to make a radio list from a YMO and Kraftwerk list and I'm glad I did. Beautiful music.

[@DontFret2wice]

Great sounding arrangement! Kebu, you are THE Analogue Man! I once owned a tr606 and still use my tr707 once in awhile.

[@quazar5417]

Merci pour ces moments de purs bonheurs. Thanks you Kebu !!!

[@thierryrault3951]

Compositeur et musicien de grand talent. Ses trois albums sont très bons. J'ai déjà le premier et le troisième m'attend chez un ami, je l'aurai dans une semaine. J'essayerai quand-même de me procurer son deuxième album.

[@kebu]

@gearslutdog Thanks! You know, I'd really love to that and have been thinking about it for a year now. I just need to build up my repertoire first... :) And I totally agree about watching people glaring at laptops on stage. Laptops really ruin the show.

[@kebu]

Not sure I completely understand your question, but the string sound you get from the Logan is very similar to the famous Eminent string sound as heard on Jarre's early records. However, I think the Eminent were probably much more flexible instruments than the Logan (never played an Eminent so I can't be sure).

[@galwaysynth]

class, so refreshing, so much atmosphere, i hate when a display of talent gets dislikes!!

[@AllenPendleton]

Love the juno 60 I have kept mine all these years. It's been used on more albums than most people realize.

[@seikku79]

Wauu.... Työt pysähtyivät tänä iltana kun kuulin ko. kappaleen ekaa kertaa radiosta Aallon albumilistalta - pitkä rivi selkärankaa pitkin kulkevia väreitä säesti kuunteluani... Vanhana Jarre-fanina en voi muuta sanoa kuin että... UPEETA

[@SynthAddict]

one of my favs Kebu since you posted it, I watch this every few months to get inspired :-) you are a great hardware jammer and composer

[@NOCKER513]

I don't even mess with this kinda music but I know when I hear heart and passion and I know it doesn't matter what it is as long as it gets you through the day. I got my eye on u buddy....

[@peterreimerMannaufderBank]

Wonderful !!! Thank you for sharing this. Great work and vision !!! 3:16 min now and you took me to another world enjoying the groove and the amazing sounds

[@TheAATON]

Fantastico Kebu saludos desde la Gran tenochtitlan!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kebu]

Actually, you can download this demo from Soundcloud now! Press "show more" above to find the link in the description.

[@SecondFacedk]

Great track and great performance. Nice old synths you have.

[@DesertRaven365]

Welcome back! I love this tune!!!

[@ludovicodiot9959]

Sebastian, the scientist of the music. You're come from another galaxy...

[@owenthesoyboy]

Flying music for wonderful days!

[@gestalguino36]

Menudo arsenal de makinas tienes, impresionante. Muy buen Trance, me ha gustado mucho.

[@gjc82071]

Awesome. I love the music the Kebu & Com Truise create.

[@musichasthebeat]

One of my favorite song from yours. I ´m always likely on listening to it. Greetings from CHILE.

[@diegotartaglia]

Beatifull melodic line. Well done.

[@Vivungisport]

Kebu a genuine music artist !!!

[@MaxStrike1988]

Fantástico! El Discípulo de Jarre. Felicitaciones!

[@josemiquelrizos5449]

Este genio es enorme.

[@Saturnin344]

SUPER j'adore surtout le AXXe très bonne utilisation.

[@prezes.kuli.ziemskiej]

Kebu pamietasz jak pisałem, że fajnie by było jak byś grał muzykę razem z Madisem . Zanim zacząłeś z Madisem, to ja połączyłem waszą energię moją energią przed laty. SUPER

[@kebu]

Thank you! Check the "about" field under the video for links (press "show more"). You can also go to kebu.fi for info (can't post links in the comment field...).

[@IIIIIShadeIIIII]

Thank you. I'm in London, and the sun is shining, and I was surfing and caught this on the tube. I'm smiling man. Lovely. :) Happy Happy music.

[@Wiesolator]

Finde es Hammmers was Du mit Arpegiatoren zauberst, und wie du es präsentierst. Super Sache! Weiter so!

[@pitter417]

Sou tecladista desde o tempo que se usava órgão eletronico da Yamaha para os concertos de órgão na minha banda de rock. Depois vieram os sintetizadores e até hoje é essa parafernália maravilhosa, com recursos mil. Não tem fim.

[@kebu]

@gearslutdog Heh, good idea!

[@kebu]

Err... no clue. You need an arpeggiator that can be triggered by an external signal. Typically only found in late 70's - early 80's synths.

[@OnlyHowardJones]

Nice! Thanks for taking the time with multiple camera takes, which keeps it interesting, I can tell you enjoy using your great collection. Nice to see a Vesta Kaza still being used, I have mine still but sadly there's something wrong with it. Top marks for a creative use of the 606 too.

[@mondowise]

Fantastic work! best analogue synth control i have seen on the tube! I love the little touches like the noise sweeps and pedal vcf control. Thanks for posting! Oh, and great video editing.

[@bazzermn]

O ne of the best parts of this is that the audio gets recorded on cassette. Love it!

[@stuartwilliams7371]

Awesome Work Kebu, Have both your Albums now. Keep up the excellent work. Greetings from the UK.

[@amonra2158]

AMASING.KILLER ARPEGGIATOR.GREAT PHASER STRINGS.

[@kebu]

Yeah, now I remember that I had trouble to make simple sounds sound good with Attack. I think you already know VST drum synths better than me. In terms of real drum sounds, Addictive Drums is really good!

[@OgTitouan]

Your song gave me the chill man, so simple but so emotionnaly intense

[@willfomes406]

This is absolutely amazing. Your keyboard skills are outstanding.

[@arrurru1]

incredible sound .....great!!!!! congratulations Kebu

[@laurencevanhelsuwe3052]

Man, this rocks... champagne to the ears.

[@TheYOYO1911]

exellent!des sonorite jean michel jarre.c'est simple et efficace.bravo

[@theaudioeng]

Hey Kebu! I've got the exact same Small Stone phaser Revision as you - it's soooo lovely, very Jarre-esque of course!! Keep up the amazing vintage synth productions 😌 🙌

[@Olorintube]

I like your attention to detail like putting your name on the machine in the same font. Nice touche.

[@acidjack]

wow again one of the best videos i found on the net...nice style...

Nice tune... love the Logan stringsound!

[@tatumarttinen2112]

Tosi hyvää musiikkia! Levy menee hankintalistalle justiinsa. Vanhoilla soittimilla, mutta kuulostaa tuoreelle. Oikeesti mahtavan kuuloista!

[@fiosici2699]

desde argentina, un genio, gracias por tu vocación.

[@p51mustang18]

I heard this music in a dream. Now i can listen to it whenever I wish.

[@kebu]

It's an Electro-Harmonix Small Stone.

[@rhythmdroid]

This is pure art, man. True live techno. Really love it!

[@GrzegorzWiniarczyk7407771]

777 1 DANIEL CZLUCHOW---Swietna muzyka . Latwo wpada do ucha . Przyjemnie sie slucha .

[@kirsisulonen4193]

I feel delighted every time I hear this 🙏

[@calinopediah9161]

Soooo nice.

[@molowytch]

You have great equipment and makes the best use of them with great talent! ... Music is exactly what you do to people with the same taste for electronic sound seek here on YT! ... Glad I found you! ..., congratulations! ...