Bronski Beat - Smalltown Boy (1984) Instrumental Cover

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This is my version of an unforgettable great classic from the mid 80s: Smalltown Boy by Bronski Beat (of 1984).
I've always loved how this song starts with those pads and the DX7's signature harp... it always gave me goosebumps!! Furthermore, Sommerville's voice is truly fantastic with his unmistakable timbre.
I recreated the track by making some changes to the sounds and in particular to the management of the instruments, creating more stereo effect. I used the CS1x for brass, strings and synthesized trumpet. For the harp, I used the VST Dexed and the VST Jupiter-8 for the bass.
For the graphics of the video, I was inspired by the artwork of their first album "The Age Of Consent".
I hope you like the work I did on this track :)
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[@KOSmusicovers]

I dedicate this great success of the Bronski Beat to: pascal Pouvreau, Nigel Bagguley and Antoni Dobrzański, who made me this request and to all the fans of the 80s. I also want to dedicate it to Steve Bronski and Larry Steinbachek who unfortunately passed away :( and to Jimmy Somerville for his incredible talent! I hope you like it :)

[@dancingwiththedogsdj]

KOSmusic, amazing as always!!! Hope you are doing great!! I haven't seen anything from you recently and I haven't yet checked to see if I'm just not getting notifications, but I was getting a little concerned about ya and been meaning to check in on ya and just say, "Hi!". Just wanted to remind you that you make some killer stuff! My favorite is still the Airwolf cover however. I use it as a fun test whenever I test out something I've changed to my setup (usually a couple times a week actually), but I LOVE the crisp audio, but the visuals just make me grin and look awesome on the 2 - 12+ foot screens on 2 of my living room walls.... It's great to crank up and let the helicopter sounds begin to rattle things on my shelves, then the beat kicks in and a few things decide to hit the dance floor and boogie down. lol You take care my friend and I hope you and your friends / family are great.... Keep up the AWESOME work so I can keep being forced to work on stuff as you make me blow speakers or an amp or two because I have no choice, but to crank it up! ;-) Have a great day!!

[@paolorusso9077]

Fantastic! Great song and superb rendition! Thank you!

[@KOSmusicovers]

@Antoni Dobrzański It was a real pleasure for me to be able to recreate this wonderful classic and I'm so happy you enjoyed it!!!! Thanks again for everything, Antoni :) :) :)

[@KOSmusicovers]

@@dancingwiththedogsdj Hello, my friend :) I'm very pleased that you liked this new video and I thank you for the kind thought of having worried about me!!! Unfortunately, lately other enthusiasts who follow me and who are subscribed to my channel, have told me that they have not received the notifications of my latest uploads that I have done :( ... I hope it was only a temporary problem. IT'S FANTASTIC :D It is truly incredible to know that you enjoyed my version of Airwolf so much and that you are watching/listening to it on your awesome video/audio system!!! I thank you again for your beautiful comment... I wish you all the best and a magnificent weekend :) :) :)

[@KOSmusicovers]

@@paolorusso9077 THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH, PAOLO :) :) :) It is a real joy to know you enjoyed my new work so much!!!!!

[@x4dd]

I left school in 82 and lived the life throughout the 80s, the clothes, the hair and above all the music. Music like this masterpiece.....

[@Lucas-iq6fs]

questi artisti anni '80 sono stati i veri rivoluzionari è grazie al loro talento, al loro coraggio ed alla loro visibilità che un mondo sommerso fatto anche di tanta sofferenza si è palesato, portando poi alla parità di diritti civili ... non erano volgari non erano arroganti ma solo persone di grande cuore...

[@KOSmusicovers]

Assolutamente d'accordo con tutto!!! Ho sempre avuto questo pensiero e la passione si può sentire attraverso le loro canzoni e i loro testi profondi. Passione, talento, competenza e voglia di trasmettere emozioni con musica di estrema qualità sotto ogni punto di vista (inclusi video musicali pazzeschi). Esattamente l'inverso di quella di oggi... pseudo musica senza senso, testi adolescenziali e inconsistenti, pseudo cantanti che usano effetti esasperati come "auto-tune" e "pitch shifter" perché non hanno veramente imparato a cantare, video musicali ripetitivi con inquadrature orribili e potrei andare avanti all'infinito con le critiche. Diciamo che per inventarsi qualcosa di nuovo oggi, hanno dovuto creare uno stile che mai sarebbe esistito in passato, perché a nessun artista/compositore si sarebbe sognato di creare porcherie del genere, di metterle alla radio o di venderle. Oggi, il 98% degli pseudo artisti pensano solo alla fama, ai soldi e ad apparire... ed è per questo che la musica (ma anche altri campi come film, tele film, ecc.) non sanno di niente. Ovviamente tutto questo è la mia opinione personale basata sulle sensazioni che provo in questo mondo ormai così diverso dai bei tempi che ho vissuto fino a metà del 2000, poi pian piano il mondo si è rovinato :(

[@Lucas-iq6fs]

@@KOSmusicovers ottima analisi...dai lasciamo qualche speranza esistono anche eccezioni però vanno trovate....😇🥰

[@GIguy]

You have no idea what you just did, being born in 1968, I was a child of the 80s, it was the best time in the most terrifying time of my life, because I was also gay. I grew up a privileged white kid in Toronto suburbia, grappling with my sexuality, terrified to tell anyone, convinced that would be either killed, been kicked out of the house, or commit suicide. But then Jimmy Somerville came out with this song, and it changed my entire life forever! So many mixed emotions, at first, terror, but after an epiphany, thanks to this song, pure joy! Please never stop doing what you’re doing, you’re incredible! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

[@KOSmusicovers]

It is really a great joy for me to read your beautiful comment!!! Unfortunately in those years there was a lot of hostility and they were not very understanding. My wife and I have always had the same idea... everyone is free to make his own choices and live his life as he wants. Certainly many artists made a great contribution to many themes through their songs and music videos… and it was this true passion that led to creating masterpieces that would last forever. Personally, I only love the music of the past because it was created by people who really had something to say with their art and they had real talent (like Michael Jackson for example) and didn't just think about money and fame like today unfortunately :/ I'm so happy that you like what I do with these classics!!! Thank you very much for your great encouragement and your special words :) :) :)

[@slaguru]

Changed my life too :-) I remember when I was at college just at the time Bronski Beat released Smalltown Boy, before any music videos and with very little fanfare in the UK. I went to see them at a dingy little club in Essex. Im not gay, but it changed my whole outlook on music and culture, opening odds of appreciation that a young man growing up in rural UK would never see. To this day it's one of the best sounds of the 80's or indeed any time, and thanks @KOSmusicovers for a fantastic version.

[@theintrancer1910]

By 1980, you would be classed as a teenager, not a child, and by 1989, an adult.

[@tcscomment]

*hug*

[@privatee-mail1633]

I came from a very poor and poverty stricken Northern town in the UK. As a white gay teenager, with a single parent mother who was only just able to treat me and my brother with a chocolate bar every few months it was extremely tough. I did anything for money aged 13, from car washing, sweeping the streets and walking dogs just to pay for basic clothes and food because my mum just couldn't afford anything. I used to get home and tape this song from the radio and listened to it over and over again. My town had a population of 120,000 99.9% of these people where white it was a struggle, most lost fishing jobs due to EU regulations and coal mining jobs was ending, most of the men was living on social security at just £31 per week no other jobs existed apart from a few seasonal seaside jobs but thousands of people wanted these. I remember seeing so many people going into fish and chip shops in the early 90's asking for a free bag of scraps just to stay alive. I also remember my friends walking the streets in bare feet because things where so bad for the forgotten Northern white populations.

[@SM-bx9gh]

This is a masterpiece. I feel 30 years younger. You are incredible.

[@KOSmusicovers]

WOOOWWWW!!!!!! You are really kind and it is a great happiness for me to know that you liked it!!! Thanks again for everything :) :) :)

[@DonnieDistortion]

When the first 3-4 seconds already sound absolutely spot on, you stop everything you're doing and listen. And watch. And repeat. Freakin' hell this is amazing.

[@KOSmusicovers]

SUPER WOOWWWW!!!!! It's really a great emotion to read these exceptional compliments that make me very happy!!!! THANK YOU OF HEART, MY FRIEND :) :) :)

[@KarenPlatt-ro8yi]

This is by far the best instrumental version ive heard Thank you ❤

[@KOSmusicovers]

WOOWW, KAREN!!!!!! I'm really happy that you liked my instrumental version of this classic so much :) :) :) Thank you very much for your SUPER compliment!!!!

[@marcelogazzoli4279]

80s were the best time!

[@KOSmusicovers]

YEAH!!!!! The 80s are and will forever be one of the epochs more exciting!!!

[@norwegianblue2017]

The New Wave music of this era had a surreal quality. Made you feel like you were living in a movie. Never been a sound like it before or since. The only song I ever heard that truly sounded like it was from the 80s is Mr. Kitty's 'After Dark'. Like a cross between Depeche Mode and Pet Shop Boys. Totally shocked to learn it was released in 2014.

[@dep1701]

Brought tears to my eyes. I would have killed to have had instrumental versions this flawless to mix with the vocal 12” versions when I was DJing in clubs in the ‘80s.

[@KOSmusicovers]

I'M REALLY SPEECHLESS!!!!! Said by a DJ from the 80's it's a super compliment and your comment really flatters me!!!! It is a real joy to know that you have appreciated my efforts in recreating these classics as close to the original as possible!!! Thanks again man, for your wonderful words :) :) :)

[@noelht1]

What kind of clubs were you DJing in if you were playing Bronski beat?😂 😂😂😂😂

[@dep1701]

@@noelht1 I was a DJ in gay clubs and proud of it.

[@noelht1]

@@dep1701 Good on you mate. You should be proud ❤️

[@JackMellor498]

The synth lead in this is one of the greatest leads in the history of pop music, and your ability to perfectly recreate the sounds is unparalleled! Great world.

[@KOSmusicovers]

You are absolutely right... they made the harp sound of DX7 a true icon with their masterpiece!!!!! You are very very kind and I'm really happy that you appreciated how I recreated this magnificent song!!!! Thanks again Jack, for your amazing compliments :) :) :)

[@sergioalejandrogonzalez9755]

You can't be more right!

[@SAMMYJR00777]

you mean new wave music not pop lol

[@Luks228]

the comeback to D on 3:49 is just the best part of this song for me... epic arrangement and you did it! not much covers played that note! thank you!

[@KOSmusicovers]

THANK YOU SO MUCH, LUCAS!!!! I've always loved this little nuance too :) :) :)

[@rosumparat]

Mid work, busy af, got a notification for this, stopped everything, pressed play then right click on loop. I'm taking the rest of the day off.

[@KOSmusicovers]

:D GREAT... I'm really happy you enjoyed my new work so much!!!!!

[@benitocamelo5958]

I never had idea such a beaty song might be charged of sentimental lyrics with a full impact in an excluded and hated community. My best of luck to all of these lost souls who are searching for their place in this twisted world ❤

[@dreamdiction]

This is a beautiful clear version of an iconic melody.

[@KOSmusicovers]

WOOOWWWW!!!!! Thank you very very much, for appreciating my new tribute and for your wonderful words :) :) :)

[@ElvisPresIey]

Was born in '99 but grew up hearing all of these hits from my dad who still had them on cassette tapes. This song is his favorite

[@KOSmusicovers]

FANTASTIC!!!!! I'm really happy to know all this!! I too have listened to good music since I was a child thanks to my father and this allowed me to have excellent foundations for becoming a musician and being able to recreate these wonderful classics of the past!!

[@angadh4054]

I’m so happy I discovered you. The most accurate, close to original covers. I loved the attention the very minute details from the original music. Takes a real talent. You have covered mode of my favourite songs. Can’t ask for any more. Keep up the good work.

[@KOSmusicovers]

SUPER WOOOWWWW!!!!!! It is truly an immense joy to read your wonderful words and that you appreciated my way of recreating these fantastic pearls of the past... it really means a lot to me knowing that I can convey my passion through my videos!!!! Thank you of heart Angadh, for your for your kindness and for your amazing support :) :) :)

[@Robocop_1987]

I love the instrumental for this song , you've done a perfect rendition of it .

[@KOSmusicovers]

OH WOOOWWW, MAN!!!!! Thank you very very much!!! It's really a great pleasure you liked it :) :) :) Oh yes, this beautiful piece has a powerful and catchy soul!!! It's amazing to have talent to create music like this... as they were good at those years to make music!!

[@justinswenson8101]

I could listen to this for a long time this soothes me 🩷

[@CC-gt3ro]

Yesterday i was just trying to recreate it with my psrs970 and the sequencer and i found the exact same chords and notes. It sounds really well and with a little bit of voices it’s nice.

[@KOSmusicovers]

FANTASTIC!!!!! I'm very pleased to know this :) :) :)

[@Christian.Felicelli]

ça c’était de la musique !! quel bon souvenir...

[@mikjon67]

Being a Generation X we grew up with this music.... this was music...

[@KOSmusicovers]

Yeah, when music was a really special thing made with passion by truly talented artists!!!

[@BMWmech]

Спасибо огромное! Низкий поклон! Есть такие композиции, которые когда слушаешь, становишься временно опять маленьким. Без забот, но с лёгкой долей какой-то... не знаю, грусти что ли. Очень странное чувство, но приятное. Не знаю, у всех ли людей такое есть. Вот эта композиция одна из таких для меня. Спасибо, далёкий друг! Надеюсь будет возможность ещё приехать в вашу замечательную Италию, где есть такие люди как ты!

[@KOSmusicovers]

Это правда, даже я испытываю такие эмоции, слушая некоторые песни, и очень приятно знать, что есть другие люди, которые испытывают такие же эмоции!!!!! Я сердечно благодарю вас, мой друг, за то, что написали мне этот специальный комментарий и оценили мою дань уважения этому великолепному классику :) :) :)

[@drshady9720]

I liked your version more than the original instrumental version, kept comparing for what seemed like 30 minutes, you got everything spot on, the right notes, backing notes, awesome job my man 🙏🏻

[@KOSmusicovers]

WOOWWW!!!!!! It's truly a great honor that you enjoyed my version of this amazing classic!!! Thank you so much for your VERY SPECIAL compliments, Shady :) :) :)

[@karlmathew1342]

Back when music had feeling.

[@KOSmusicovers]

I think exactly like you and it is for this reason that the music of those years is unforgettable!!!!

[@albinnibla]

Perfect. Have the Original LP bought new.

[@KOSmusicovers]

THANK YOU SO MUCH, ALBIN :) :) :) Fantastic!!! I also love vinyl and have a small collection that I listen to on my old Philips F1355 with Pioneer CS-454 speakers!!

[@mana_beast_beats1114]

This sounds just as spot-on as your Knight Rider cover.

[@KOSmusicovers]

REALLY FABULOUS!!!!! It is a real pleasure to know that you liked my versions of these 80's classics!!!! Thanks again for your amazing compliment :) :) :)

[@ukxgerard]

Wonderful. Brings back memories of top of the pops. One of the most memorable tunes of the 1980s.

[@KOSmusicovers]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!! It is a great joy to know this :) :) :) It's true, one of the most successful songs of that golden era... when music really made you dream!!!

[@DaraM73]

Loving the backdrop. So st…st…studio!

[@KOSmusicovers]

I'm very pleased to know that you appreciated the set I created for this video!!!! Thank you so much, Dara :) :) :)

[@MedzFightingGames]

I find it amazing how this song has touched so many generations. I am no oldie, I'm 17. However growing up where I did, I had a hard time coming to terms with my sexuality. This song touched me in a way I could never describe. It got me through a lot. If you are going through similar, I hope nothing but the best for you!

[@andrewhofmann5453]

What a great way to start a Friday! With some KOS! Great tunes. Dont forget - Tangerine Dream, Le Parc!

[@KOSmusicovers]

REALLY FABULOUS, MAN!!!!! It is a real joy for me to know that you liked it!!!! Oh yes, as soon as I get the chance to work on both the track and the video, I'll definitely try!!! Thanks again Andrew, for your wonderful comment :) :) :)

[@SWR112]

Love it- Steve Bronski aka Steven Forrest was born in Castlemilk in Glasgow I grew up a few miles away from him.

[@BryanWicks]

Another home run, another touchdown, another hole-in-one. Even Thomas Dolby would applaud your keyboard wizardry. 👍🏾

[@KOSmusicovers]

MEGA WOOWWWW, BRYAN!!!! Your words make me immensely happy and it is a great joy to know that you appreciated my work on this super classic!!! Thank you so much for everything, my friend :) :) :)

[@benjaminbon7621]

🇲🇫🏆 1. I like it ! 👍 2. I like it !! 👍👍 3. I like it !!! 👍👍👍 Conclusion : you must to continues !! 🙏🙏🙏 You're the maxi best ! 👍

[@juliancroot]

I dunno Kos, its not the first time you've been beaten me to a particular track, but I'm now totally abandoning my version after this. Once again, you have achieved near perfection! I've recently discovered 1 or 2 other people who make genuinely decent covers on KZbin, but none of them... and I mean none of them, achieve your level of accuracy and consistency...its really not fair how good you are at this! Of course I loved it !

[@dancingwiththedogsdj]

Picturedmedia, I hope you don't mind me jumping in here, but I saw your post and went to check out what you do since you mentioned KOS beat you to it..... I subbed and I'll check it out I promise, but don't let his amazing stuff keep you from throwing out your rendition! (KOS is kinda tough to beat though, no offense to you!) Hope you have a wonderful day and upcoming weekend!! Take care!!

[@KOSmusicovers]

@Picturedmedia Hello, my dear friend :) Your compliments are always something special for me, because they come from a very talented musician like you!!!!! I have always thought that when each of us makes an interpretation of a great classic, it gives it something different and unique (obviously I'm talking about works done with passion/commitment/competence and not rough versions done just to do) and I have always found your creations absolutely top notch!!!! Moreover, as I have always written to you on your videos (and as "Dancing with the Dogs DJ" rightly told you), you must never stop following your great passion for music... if anything, who should stop are the pseudo musicians who ruin the great classics and deceive those who go to see their videos, where there are bad versions created just to attract audiences/to make visualizations and not you who have done great works including "War"/"Training Montage" of the great Vince DiCola, which I personally have always considered two very complex tracks to be recreated in every part and I admire you very much for being able to recreate them so well!! People in the world need many good musicians just like you, who like me put their soul into what they do and I hope you will go on making music!!!

[@juliancroot]

@@KOSmusicovers You're not only a genius, but a nice person too. Thanks Kos, your words mean a lot.

[@LFOVCF]

Don't abandone it, just do YOUR thing. I have been playing this song for over 35 years, but Kos, has done a great job, but I won't stop playing it. I love hearing all versions and yours should be there too. Nobody is judging, and if they do, can they do better? Get it done and drop a link here.

[@Draliseth]

They were playing this the other week at my work. Made loading up the van a bit more of an enjoyable experience.

[@KOSmusicovers]

GREAT!!!!! :D

[@anhandherkeyboards9545]

Amazing production 😍 you never seem to stop fascinate me with your musical ability. Awesome 😎

[@KOSmusicovers]

WOOWWWW!!!!!!! You don't know the great happiness, to sit forward to the computer and read your awesome comment, Anh :) :) :) From you, are always very special compliments for me!!! Thank you of heart for making me so happy!!!!!

[@autosportmania]

Two words: simply perfect. What else do I've to say...

[@KOSmusicovers]

WOOWWWWW... THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH, MIHÁLY!!!! :) :) :)

[@davestraight8219]

the hand of KOS - YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

[@lucamenicozzi999]

Mi piace di più questa versione che quella originale,complimenti,grande

[@KOSmusicovers]

CHE IMMENSO ONORE!!!!!!!!! Ti ringrazio davvero tantissimo per il tuo super complimento, Luca!! Sono contentissimo che ti sia piaciuto il mio tributo :) :) :)

[@aminethenomad6611]

Best cover ever

[@KOSmusicovers]

REALLY FABULOUS!!!!! It is a real joy to know you enjoyed my version so much!!! Thank you very very much, for this SUPERB compliment :) :) :)

[@PCLanimator]

Sounds so crisp and clean. Even more enjoyable than the original version!

[@KOSmusicovers]

WOOWWWW... THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH!!!!! It is a real pleasure for me to know that you enjoyed the way I recreated this classic!!! :) :) :)

[@user-strolovich]

wowwww i love it verry much !!!!❤️💯❤️💯💯💯💯💯💯💯❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@RetroArchiwizacja]

I love this song. ❤

[@doblecanal]

It could be a fantastic ring tone!

[@gabyvandinterenpmp956]

Smalltown Boy has been my ringtone for 10 years 😅

[@billielachatte4841]

OK no question the instrumental cover is phenomenal. But is no one gonna compliment the video in this?

[@KOSmusicovers]

REALLY FANTASTIC!!!!!!! I'm so happy you liked the video part too :) :) :) Thank you so much for your awesome compliments, Billie!!!

[@ChippyOZ]

Beautiful rendition, the melancholy! More Brit synth please! Perhaps some Howard Jones ... New Song?

[@KOSmusicovers]

THANK YOU SO MUCH, CHRIS!!!!! I'm really happy that you enjoyed my new tribute!!! Yeah, I have many great British hits on my list (including this amazing Howard Jones song) and in the future, I hope to be able to recreate some... Thanks again for everything :) :) :)

[@djdtrickery]

I really dig your music. Big shouts from Pittsburgh my friend!

[@KOSmusicovers]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH, DICK!!!!!! It is a huge pleasure to know this!!! I send you a big hello, my friend :) :) :)

[@aldebaranvia]

This is a great tribute! 🤓👍🏽

[@KOSmusicovers]

REALLY FABULOUS, HERNÁN... I'm so happy that you enjoyed my version of this magnificent classic!!!! Thank you so much my friend, for your awesome compliment :) :) :)

[@ElviraSKeyMusik]

One of the best covers I've ever heard of this song. You kept the integrity of the song while giving it your own unique flair.👏👏👏 I am impressed by your skills🤩

[@KOSmusicovers]

WOOOWWWWW!!!!! I'm so happy to receive your special compliments!!! It is a great joy to know that you appreciated my way of recreating this masterpiece of the 80s and I thank you of heart Elvira, for your awesome comment :) :) :)

[@imaner76]

So faithful, so clean. Thank you.

[@KOSmusicovers]

WOOOWWWW!!!!!! It is a real joy to receive these special compliments!!!! Thanks to you, for appreciating my new tribute :) :) :)

[@Dougien]

You really are a master of your craft. Stellar work Kos, bravo

[@KOSmusicovers]

YOU ARE VERY VERY KIND!!!!! I'm really happy that you also enjoyed this other work of mine!!!! Thank you so much, my friend :) :) :)

[@stuartrestall9812]

Fabulous well done. A song that has such iconic sound from the 80's and you hit it perfectly. It sounds truly spectacular well done again.

[@KOSmusicovers]

THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH, MY FRIEND!!!!! Yeah, it's one of the best songs ever created in those years and I love those synth sounds!!!! I'm really pleased that you enjoyed my tribute to this magnificent 80's masterpiece!!! :) :) :)

[@LarsRyeJeppesen]

I scored the hottest chick in the club, dancing to this classic in 1984. You can imagine my feelings listening to this amazing cover now... /s

[@KOSmusicovers]

GREAT, LARS!!!!!!! It's a fantastic memory!! Yeah, I also remember the songs I met some girls with in the 90s!!! Thank you so much for your special comment :) :) :)

[@MrZeroPage]

Every time you make a cover like this one, you blow me away and transport me back to a time when I was kid. Thank you KOSmusic and stay awesome.

[@KOSmusicovers]

REALLY FABULOUS, MAN!!!!!! It is always a great joy for me when my tributes bring back the good memories to the people who listen to them!!!! I thank you from the bottom of my heart James, for your special words... they really mean so much to me :) :) :)

[@Pan6888]

Here we dont talk about keeping the original orchestration only but being very accurate about the exact sound of the track. I think Steve Brosnki would be proud of this remake. I had the chance to work with him and i know quite a few things about the original production, was working on my version for three months never got a release due to copyright issues but no worries since i had the chance to connect with Steve (RIP).Well done, now i am on the lookout for a cs 1x which back then didnt like at all and sold it in a week.

[@Arthur60]

Wow! I was pretty sure your video started with the original track. But then I was WOW! You must be unbeatable at making Playback orchestra files for karaoke. This is per-fect!

[@KOSmusicovers]

FABULOUS!!!!!! The introduction of this track was particularly difficult to recreate and I'm really glad you enjoyed my tribute from the first seconds!!!! Thank you very very much Arthur, for your always magnificent compliments :) :) :)

[@RedShert63]

Kos, your covers are truly amazing. This takes me right back to my college years. I really can’t hear any difference between your rendition and the originals, you are a master. Love your work, keep them coming!

[@KOSmusicovers]

WOOWWWW!!!! A few years ago, when I started recreating these classics I never imagined I would receive such special comments like yours and I really thank you my friend, for your incredible compliments :) :) :)

[@darrenhirst9900]

I was a teenager in the 1980s and I looked forward to new songs on a Sunday. I taped the top 40 but the dam DJs always talked over the start of a tune. Tunes back then were very danceable and I loved skating to them at the local YMCA. You've done a brilliant job, my friend, thanks.

[@KOSmusicovers]

THANK YOU SO MUCH, DARREN!!!!!! It's a great pleasure to know that you appreciated my work on this classic!!!! I fully agree with you... the music of those years was truly extraordinary because it made you dream and gave you great emotions (both with the music and with the lyrics)!!! Oh yes... I too, recorded the songs from the radio on audio cassette, but unfortunately with the voices of the various DJs presenting the songs... those were good times!! Thanks again for writing to me :) :) :)

[@darrenhirst9900]

@@KOSmusicovers They were good times my friend. I loved watching your videos and I'm going to try to listen to them all. Thanks for the reply my friend and the music.

[@LoWoodhenry]

Unfreaking believable 😱 truly marvelous and gorgeous job done! Full respect and appreciation! Please do more of a classic and legendary synth-pop hits 🙏

[@PercyPruneMHDOIFandBars]

@Henry: Seriously. Check out his other videos. They'll blow your mind! He's even written his own stuff!! Scarily brilliant.

[@LoWoodhenry]

@@PercyPruneMHDOIFandBars IKR, I've been following this dude for a many years and saw countless of his videos. That's why I'm telling that he should do some more synth-pop covers.

[@KOSmusicovers]

@Henry THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH, HENRY!!!!! I'm enormously pleased to know that you enjoyed my new job and that you appreciate my way of recreating these masterpieces of the past!!! Absolutely yes, I'm working on many tracks including many synth pops and I hope to complete them soon!! Thanks again for your support and for your awesome compliments :) :) :)

[@LoWoodhenry]

@@KOSmusicovers That's an honor to me for such warm reply to your one of a many fans. You're the best and I won't get tired of repeating it! Keep up the good work and wish you best of luck in creating more new and new great tracks! ❤

[@twoscoops2]

Incredible. For a second there I thought that was my AN1x ;)

[@KOSmusicovers]

WONDERFUL!!!!!!! It's a real joy to know this... I've always loved the CS1x and the AN1x (tried one a long time ago). Thank you very for appreciating my tribute :) :) :)

[@romualddevos1270]

Une chanson culte et une superbe reprise.le DX7 et ses presets iconiques,j'en ai acquis un récemment et c'est du pur plaisir.

[@KOSmusicovers]

MERCI BEAUCOUP, ROMUALD!!!!!!! J'ai toujours adoré cette chanson!!! Fantastique, le DX7 a toujours été incroyable et a été tellement utilisé dans la musique de ces années-là qu'il est devenu un mythe... la basse, la harpe, le piano électrique, la cloche tubulaire!!! Je te souhaite beaucoup de plaisir avec lui et merci encore pour tout :) :) :)

[@ConstantineIsslamow]

Amazing talent. You just earned a new subscriber. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@KOSmusicovers]

YOU ARE VERY VERY KIND, CONSTANTINE!!!!! It's a real honor for me to know this!!!! Thank you of heart for everything :) :) :)

[@tamas4192]

Masterpiece

[@KOSmusicovers]

THANK YOU SO MUCH, TAMAS!!!!! I'm very happy that you enjoyed my work on this classic :) :) :) I've always loved this song!!!

[@juzawarrior]

Снова отличное видео с прекрасной расслабляющей музыкой 80-х. Похоже я не перестану слушать твоё творчество и скоро захочу виниловое издание) Ты как всегда крут! Желаю всего самого наилучшего и хорошей весны. Translation Again a great video with great relaxing music from the 80s. It looks like I will not stop listening to your work and will soon want a vinyl edition) You are cool as always! I wish you all the best and a good spring.

[@KOSmusicovers]

БОЛЬШОЕ СПАСИБО, МОЙ ДРУГ!!!!! Мне очень приятно узнать, что вам понравилась моя новая работа и что вы всегда цените то, что я создаю с этой классикой... ваши слова очень много значат для меня!!! Я еще раз благодарю Juza, за твои всегда потрясающие комплименты и за твою всегда большую доброту... Я тоже желаю тебе всего наилучшего и шлю тебе большой привет :) :) :)

[@ciolamorta]

Ho visto le mani di Steve Bronski qui. Man, awesome. Perfect replica, not cover. Replica. Love your playing and your style. Guys like Steve Bronski and Larry Steinbachek MUST be remembered, because this song is simply a masterpiece and very few people remember their names. Thanks.

[@KOSmusicovers]

WOOWWWWW... Che super complimento che mi hai fatto!!!!!! Hai assolutamente ragione, questa è una di quelle canzoni che puoi andare avanti ad ascoltarla all'infinito e ti darà sempre le stesse incredibili emozioni!!! È un vero peccato che non ci siano più, ma continueranno a vivere per sempre nei cuori di noi appassionati di grande musica come questa!! Grazie ancora amico mio, per le tue speciali parole :) :) :)

[@ciolamorta]

@@KOSmusicovers Solo sincerità. Sono musicista anch'io, so riconoscere il talento, il cuore e la sensibilità. E tu sei dotato in larga misura di tutto questo. Una curiosità: quali VST hai usato?

[@KOSmusicovers]

@@ciolamorta Sei davvero gentilissimo!!! FANTASTICO, non sapevo che anche tu sei un musicista!! Ti piace uno strumento in particolare o sei polistrumentista come me? I VST che ho usato in questa traccia sono stati principalmente: Dexed (in particolare per l'arpa) e lo Jupiter-8 dell’Arturia (per il basso). Mentre per i brass, strings e il leggero solista di tromba sintetizzata, ho utilizzato il mio CS1x :)

[@ciolamorta]

@@KOSmusicovers Polistrumentista, ma non sono bravo come te. Me la cavo abbastanza bene con il basso e un po' con la chitarra, ma sulla tastiera tu sei troppo bravo. Io principalmente suono reggae elettronico ma ho in testa un sacco di brani synthwave. L'ispirazione comunque credo sia in comune (Jan Hammer è un nome tra tanti). Grazie per le dritte sui VST, cercavo proprio un suono simile! :)

[@KOSmusicovers]

@ciolamorta GRANDE!!!! Anche io adoro il basso, ma non ho ancora avuto la possibilità di acquistarne uno... se un giorno avrò la possibilità di comprarlo, prenderò l'EKO VPJ-280V Sunburst!! Mi fa davvero piacere sapere che abbiamo gusti musicali molto simili :) Se non lo conosci ancora, c'è un fantastico sito di VST gratuiti, dove ci sono tantissimi strumenti virtuali e synth (personalmente, mi è stato utile parecchie volte per ricreare questi classici) e si chiama: plugins4free. Ti auguro tanta ispirazione musicale e ti mando un grande saluto :) :) :)

[@user-strolovich]

great great job its sound like original !!!!!❤️💯❤️💯❤️💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@KOSmusicovers]

THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH!!!!! I'm really glad that my version gave you this feeling!!! :) :) :)

[@ShaunyWalker]

CS1X Forever!

[@larsfreiheit8185]

best 80s song.

[@72andres]

Absolutely beautiful and amazing talent. God bless the 80s

[@KOSmusicovers]

YOU ARE SO KIND!!!!!! I'm really happy that you liked my tribute to this classic!!!! Thank you very very much, Andres :) :) :)

[@smrvzquz4016]

woooow. that was awesome and excellent, good work

[@KOSmusicovers]

FANTASTIC!!!!!! I'm really happy that you liked my work on this!!!! Thank you so much for your SUPER compliments :) :) :)

[@Skitvomfeinsten]

this are some real talented fingers out there - same energy as in the original, great job !

[@KOSmusicovers]

WOOWWW!!!!!!! Thank you so much for your incredible compliments!!!! It is an immense joy to know that you liked my tribute to this classic :) :) :)

[@Mind_Idiot]

The beat always grabbed me. big ol LM-1 gated snare!

[@williamedmonds9581]

Another masterpiece KOS!!!

[@KOSmusicovers]

THANK YOU SO MUCH, MY FRIEND :) :) :)

[@thorsrensen3162]

When I was 14 years I wanted a synthesizer so bad but I could not get it as it was way too expensive. I have allways loved the sound of this instrument and hammond organ. Now 40 years later I am too old to learn to play. I must admit I have never had sufficient talent to come near anything close to what this guy can do.

[@Instrumental_covers_by_Albert]

you are the best in recreating those fabulous songs !! Keep up the good work ! LOVE IT !!

[@KOSmusicovers]

OH WOOOWWW, MY FRIEND!!!! From you, receiving these fabulous compliments really means a lot to me!!!! I'm so happy that you liked my work on this unforgettable classic!!! Thank you of heart Albert, for your always kind words... I wish you too lots of good music :) :) :)

[@AnxietyMentor]

I would love to have the skills that you have. By far the best I have seen.

[@KOSmusicovers]

YOU ARE VERY VERY KIND!!!!!! I'm so glad you appreciate my way of recreating these classics!!!! Thanks again for everything, my friend :) :) :)

[@Lin-Arjun76]

I just listened to it..I think this is the best..this kind of song that I dream of..let me download this song sir, I will make a collection when I am driving.

[@KOSmusicovers]

FANTASTIC!!!!!! I'm really happy you liked my version of this super classic so much!!!! If I remember correctly, there are some programs for browser to be able to download videos and music from KZbin... Thanks again for everything, Lin Lin :) :) :)

[@Lin-Arjun76]

@@KOSmusicovers thank you sir 👌👍

[@finbarrmcgrath1686]

OK - this is very very nice. Minimalist, crisp and clean. If I close my eyes it could be an extended 12 inch dance mix from 1984! Every patch is authentic. Great job.

[@KOSmusicovers]

WOOWW!!!!!!!! It's really fantastic that you enjoyed all my work on this unforgettable classic!!! Thank you so much for your FABULOUS compliments, Finbarr :) :) :)

[@andreaspooky6183]

You know you want to sing it. Here: To your soul To your soul Cry Cry Cry You leave in the morning with everything you own in a little black case Alone on a platform, the wind and the rain on a sad and lonely face Mother will never understand why you had to leave But the answers you seek will never be found at home The love that you need will never be found at home Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away Pushed around and kicked around, always a lonely boy You were the one that they'd talk about around town as they put you down And as hard as they would try they'd hurt to make you cry But you never cried to them, just to your soul No, you never cried to them, just to your soul Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away (crying to your soul) Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away (crying to your soul) Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away (crying to your soul) Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away Cry, boy, cry Cry, boy, cry Cry, boy, cry, boy, cry Cry, boy, cry, boy, cry Cry, boy, cry, boy, cry Cry, boy, cry, boy, cry Cry, boy, cry, boy, cry Cry, boy, cry, boy, cry You leave in the morning with everything you own in a little black case Alone on a platform, the wind and the rain on a sad and lonely face Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away

[@southpaw74]

great stuff again KOS, spot on as always, I still listen to you chips and Knight Rider version 👍👊

[@KOSmusicovers]

THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH, MY FRIEND!!!!!! It is really fabulous to know that you still listen to my versions of these two magnificent TV series and that you have also appreciated my new job!!!! Thanks again for your incredible compliments :) :) :)

[@JimmerofOz]

You can always count on KOS to do a technically perfect cover every damn time!

[@KOSmusicovers]

:D THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH JIM, FOR YOUR SUPER COMPLIMENT!!!!!

[@DOUBLETHEFIST]

Had this on in the background while I was reading some stuff, legitimately forgot it was a cover and not the original instrumental version. Incredible work, I wish I had the ear and knowledge to recreate music with this kind of accuracy.

[@KOSmusicovers]

WOOWWWW... WHAT A WONDERFUL COMMENT, JAMES!!!!!! You don't know what a great joy it is for me to know this!!!! Thanks again my friend, for all your special compliments :) :) :)

I just keep hearing Jimmy Sommerville's wonderful voice singing the lyrics when listening to this. It's simply indistinguishable from the original. Awesome job!

[@KOSmusicovers]

OH WOOOWWW, MAN!!!!! You don't know what a joy it is for me to know that you have heard Sommerville's voice in your mind, listening to my tribute... it's one of the most wonderful compliments I've ever received!!! Thanks again for everything, Björn :) :) :)

@@KOSmusicovers Well deserved!

[@sebastiensoveaux2538]

As a Da Vinci’s paint : wonderful !

[@KOSmusicovers]

I'M REALLY SPEECHLESS!!!!!! Thank you very very much Sébastien, for your SUPERB compliment!!!! :) :) :)

[@lcdsf95]

Yay! Another excellent cover that sounds like an official instrumental version...

[@KOSmusicovers]

WOOWWWWW... It is truly a great honor to know this!!!! Thanks again my friend, for your awesome compliments :) :) :)

[@aaZhan]

Awesome! Love how your covers are indistinguishable from the real track! It's so good and we get to see how it's done too! Can't wait to see what you do next!

[@KOSmusicovers]

THANK YOU OF HEART, AHMED :) :) :) You are always so kind and it is a real joy to know you enjoyed my new work!!!!

[@maxvonsteiner8894]

Cool, like it. Very good! Wow! Greetings from the boarderguard from Austria!

[@KOSmusicovers]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH, MY FRIEND!!!!! It is an immense joy to know that you liked my tribute to this great classic... a big hello to you :) :) :)

[@ct_madness]

Amazing result, as always!

[@KOSmusicovers]

YOU ARE REALLY KIND!!!!! Thank you of heart, my friend :) :) :)

[@rauhamanilainen6271]

What great timing. I just heard this song for the first time last week and loved it.

[@KOSmusicovers]

WOOWWWW... INCREDIBLE!!!!! It's really a great pleasure to know this!!! It is definitely one of the best 80's songs :) :) :)

[@DaveG207]

There’s a kind of harmony line to the main theme that pretty much no one picks up on…I think it’s a pad part but I’m not sure. The point is, you caught it. Outstanding.

[@KOSmusicovers]

WOOWWW!!!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH DAVE, FOR YOUR GREAT COMPLIMENTS :) :) :) I'm really happy that you appreciated the work I did on this to make it as authentic as possible to the fantastic 80s original!!! I really like listening to the details and trying to understand what it is and then trying to recreate it. Thanks again for your special comment :) :) :)

[@enesitsme]

the most dedicated synth player out there!

[@KOSmusicovers]

THANK YOU OF HEART MY DEAR FRIEND, FOR YOUR ALWAYS SPECIAL COMPLIMENTS!!!! :) :) :)

[@mw-hc4mi]

Ok, gimme a one hour long loop 🙂

[@anthony_hw]

This is so goood! Thank you!

[@KOSmusicovers]

Thanks to you Anthony, for appreciating my new work!!!! :) :) :)

[@thegrimyeaper]

You are just too good at this. Too good.

[@KOSmusicovers]

THANK YOU SO MUCH MY FRIEND, FOR YOUR SUPERB COMPLIMENTS!!!! You are really kind :) :) :)

[@allaboutfishing1699]

Absolutely nailed it Kos. 👌🏼 such a classic 80's tune. Keep them coming.

[@KOSmusicovers]

THANK YOU OF HEART, MY FRIEND!!!!! It is a great joy to know that I have managed to recreate this super classic as faithfully as possible!!! Thanks again for your always special support :) :) :)

[@washingtonpaiva6947]

Why this channel has only 65k subs? What accuracy!!! I love your channel!!!

[@KOSmusicovers]

OH, THANKS A LOT MAN!!!!!!! It is a real joy for me to know that you liked my work on this song and that you appreciate my channel :) :) :) Thanks again for your support, I really appreciate it!!!

[@kungfrcooler2484]

Great tune there kos really enjoyed that.

[@KOSmusicovers]

THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH, MY DEAR FRIEND!!!!! It is a real pleasure to know this :) :) :)

[@DaveWongTX]

Glad to see an update from KOS!!! Keep bumping those synth hits!

[@KOSmusicovers]

WOOWWWW... MANY MANY THANKS, DAVE!!!!! I'm very pleased that you appreciated my work on these classics!!! :) :) :)

[@stevewilson7857]

Amazing talent. Nice to hear much loved music from our past 👍🏼

[@KOSmusicovers]

I heartily thank you Steve, for your really kind words... your comment makes me immensely happy!!!! :) :) :)

[@UlivieroFrancescoBiondi]

Ah, i meravigliosi anni 80! Sempre video e cover di livello, sempre molto apprezzati! Grazie! Ora ci andrebbe un bel pezzo anni 90, così i ricordi nostalgici sono completi. A presto!

[@KOSmusicovers]

Sei sempre così gentile amico mio e mi fa davvero piacere sapere che hai apprezzato il mio nuovo lavoro!!!! Yesss, anche io adoro gli anni '90 e ho molte canzoni di questa favolosa epoca sulla mia lista... in futuro, farò sicuramente qualcosa su questo tema!!! GRAZIE ANCORA PER TUTTO, ULIVIERO :) :) :)