Live w/ Hydrasynth, Moog Subharmonicon, DFAM, Empress Reverb, Echosystem, Multidrive, EHX Oceans 12

Buy this track on an album: jayhosking.ban...
A live track performed entirely on hardware. I've got something pretty big coming up (an actual workflow video!) but I wanted to capture this musical ice sculpture before it melted.
At its heart is the Moog Subharmonicon and its polymeter melody; I love how the Electroharmonix Oceans 12 adds some weirdness to it, via two reverb algorithms (one in reverse), plus its "tide" parameter which adds a gentle LFO to the panning.
As before, two DFAMs do the job of drums, with one running on its standard clock (kick and snare) and the other following the Subharmonicon's lead (hi-hats). At this point, I think it's impossible for me to enjoy the DFAM fully without the Empress Multidrive on it; the Multidrive brings out the highs and lows and adds some beautiful saturation, all at the same time.
And then doing most of the heavy lifting is the ASM Hydrasynth. No matter how good the Hydra sounds (and it does sound great), the experience of playing the Hydra is its best feature. It's hard to describe how responsive and expressive its polyaftertouch keybed is; suffice it to say that it shaped the chords, arrangement, and dynamics of the song. And with the Empress Reverb on it, it really steals the show.
Oh, and I added my voice again. Almost didn't. And some acoustic guitar? I don't know. It felt right.
Ashun Sound Machines Hydrasynth + Empress Reverb - Bass, pads
Moog Subharmonicon + Electroharmonix Oceans 12 - Polymeter melody
Moog DFAM + Empress Multidrive - Kick and snare
Moog DFAM + Empress Echosystem - Hats and bells
(Meris Polymoon does nothing in this one; it was just still set up from last time.)
Larrivee D-03 - Acoustic guitar
Performed and recorded live. Compression, delay, and reverb added to vocals and acoustic guitar during recording, and compression/limiting on the master.
jayhosking.ban...

[@andrewmanzano]

Can you possibly leave a little talent for the rest of us? That would be nice.

[@BluffMunkey]

I can count on one finger the amount of times I've thought to myself "If that dude made a massive studio album, I would buy the shit out of it" I'm looking at you Hosking.

[@SteveHorne]

I too, would buy all of the shit out of it

[@jriceblue]

@@SteveHorne If there was such shit to be bought, I too would participate in the buying thereof.

[@dave822]

Shit you say? Take my money.

[@caveofsleepers]

+1 Take my money. Dude could write a live album.

[@BluffMunkey]

Well it turns out he DOES have an album on Bandcamp, which I obviously bought immediately. However, I'm still looking at you Hosking. More vocal studio album work please. I don't think you realise just how good you are.

[@benbowland]

Holy shit dude it caught me so fucking off-guard when you came in with the vocals. I haven't heard you sing in any of your other videos. I've wanting to do this sort of "live electronic with vocals" music for a while now, but I haven't committed to any gear purchases yet. I was already watching some of your other vids, and I just clicked on the next one, and BAM! Hit with the exact type of thing I want to start making! This is so incredible.

[@darkpolution468]

One of the greatest musicians on this plattform! got nothing but respect for this man

[@thomasinlondon2849]

It’s so good to hear someone being creative and making original music.

[@willswitchcraft]

Wow, VOCALS!? unexpected. You have a really great sounding voice, killer pitch and awesome lyrics...Nice to hear a 'musician/singer/songwriter' - I'm used to hearing people just playing around with synthesizers in most of these videos...and the passion in the delivery is excellent, as is the arrangement....the RE20 sounds great. LOVE the shaky-cam...the way it keeps the feeling of an intimate moment recorded, not a pro thing with additional people helping - killer upload. I'll have to check out more of your stuff.....

[@dublplus]

Holy fuck dude. I thought you just made sick synth jams. Youre a proper vocalist and lyricist. If we're ever allowed to attend concerts again I would come see this live. Nice work!

[@Shadow4670]

This is what I love about browsing KZbin (looking at Subharmonicon videos in this case).......Sometimes you find people like yourself willing to share your skills and talent. Man when the Hydrasynth started then your vocal.....the tears just flowed, what the fuck is that about?...Magic! keep doing your thing Jay.

[@CharlesEDarko]

I really have no words, it's totally different to all I have seen. The talent, the great sound, the composition. I take it off for you 🎩 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 When I say I could pay to see you I do not lie, I just have pay for Yann Tiersen, Max Richter, Nils Frahm, Lisa Gerrard and so on. You are between them for me. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@NiElsir]

Wow Jay - you are taking this to another level entirely. I am just two minutes in here and already blown away! Nice job dude. *Edit* actually, since the last video of your singing I couldn't place exactly what it reminded me of and I just got it - Eddie Vedder's voice/style, in particular form the Into the Wild soundtrack. 🙌

[@InnerPeaceSounds]

This song is just awesome! So deep and touching...

[@mofateam1]

Your music deserves a much broader audience. Beautiful.

[@ghfjfghjasdfasdf]

Solid late ‘80s feel. Vocal is really cool. @ 3:20 didn’t know if you were gonna be able to hit that last note but you did and it sounded great... tons of emotion. I’d love to remix this and make it much more aggressive.

[@MikkelGrumBovin]

OUCH - This is so hauntingly beautiful - Bravo Jay !

[@bengrant9427]

Bloody incredible. Came for a demo of empress echo and reverb. Stayed for the one of the best modular performances I’ve ever seen. Amazing stuff

[@joshdraper8679]

Wow, this was incredible. Please keep writing. Its a real pleasure to see such talent. From one musician to another, bravo.

[@glennweber9290]

I really fucking loved that track man. Never let anyone discourage the focus you've got, or the musical voice you've got. It's unique and gorgeous. Also, your actual voice? Surprising, and very fucking appropriate. Well done on every level.

[@macrobeastie2923]

Over the last few months your music has been developing into something extremely idiosyncratic in the best sense of that expression and you've got the alchemy supremely mature by now to create an album. I kid you not, you could win awards for this stuff. Keep doing what you're doing and please do as much vocals as you can, it's awesome.

[@SampathHebbar]

I come back to this track from time to time.. must have listened to it many many times! Beautiful Song and by far the best among synth youtubers according to me.

[@juno_musik6009]

Great Song - Great Voice! Please more of this. Also on your Album. 🙏🙏

[@JamesGiannoni]

Man, I started watching this just to peep what you were doing with the Hydrasynth and then ended up sitting through the whole performance. Bravo.

[@amundbisgaard7295]

I absolutely love your work, Jay. You are the musician that has influenced me the most since I discovered your music on KZbin. This is also how I discovered Bandcamp and purchased my first album from there. I really enjoy how you share both the how-to's and the joys of making music, as well as the beauty of it in your wide range of styles. I am getting into all things Moog, all things modular and I also enjoy seeing what is possible to do live. While I follow a number of users for tutorials, you are the one I come to to not only revitalize my passion for the studio, but also to enjoy great music. I know no other artist that combines great analog sound, polyrhythm and other rhythms, lyrical genius and melodic beauty like you do. I agree with your statement that we live in a great time, with such great access to quality sounds. Let's enjoy it while we can. By the way, would you share a copy of the lyrics for this song? It's currently my favorite song.

[@JayHosking]

Thanks so much for the kind words, Amund. I really appreciate hearing them. All the best to you and your music making! Things don't break; they just break down Exhale 'til there's no sound They tread until they drown I won't eat what I can't kill Won't shed what I can't spill If you won't go, I will There's no spark that makes this burn No lesson to be learned No victory to be earned I won't wait to lose the thrill, For you to have your fill If you won't go, I will If you won't care, I will, If you won't dream, I will I can take each blow until My body is finally still If you won't go, I will

[@amundbisgaard7295]

@@JayHosking Much appreciated.

[@amundbisgaard7295]

The artist is the one who opens a door into the unknown, discovering new paths to beauty and meaning. You open up a world of creative magic. You call on others to play their part.

[@sebastiansalt]

That was so incredibly beautiful. Such a shame I've missed this for so long… amazing track and performance, Jay.

[@IDontTalkToCops]

WTF! That was totally unexpected and bloody incredible. Your voice is superb dude. I’d love to hear more of this. Awesome lyrics and beautiful song writing. Would be cool to hear more guitar and vocals.

[@reeblesnarfle4519]

Breathtakingly beautiful. Again. Nice drama. Heartfelt.😎👍

[@danielperkins7311]

Been a fan of your videos for a while. While I love the synth structures and songs, adding vocals is just your cherry on top. These feel like complete songs now, I like em! Good stuff!

[@MikkelGrumBovin]

This song just gets BETTER the more i listen, normally a sign of GREAT tune,-

[@harmenvlies]

....woaahh.... beautiful song, sounds are balanced and naturel, excellent voice 👍

[@EMTAirship]

I love the emotion you put into your tracks and the recent addition of vocals have made that even more palpable. Easily one of my top 3 favorite tracks of yours, maybe even #1. Keep up the fantastic work, Jay! Your songs are an inspiration to us all.

[@bbxdesign]

I had to laugh out loud when you picked up the acoustic guitar, because I was thinking "He can play that too??". After the sound design, the drum patterns, the songwriting, the singing… Shows how ridiculously talented you are.

[@subatomicwarp]

That was amazing! One of the best videos I’ve seen on the tube in a long time.

[@EnjoySynths]

Holy goodness, I loooove this. Forgot how amazing your vocals are on this one. Happy Saturday, my friend.

[@MarcWeertsMusic]

Great track and great voice! Very atmospheric. Felt like something over the end credits of a movie...

[@TheIndieGameDev]

Appreciate the hard work you're putting into these Jay, it does not go unnoticed. Amazing track, you've carved out your own space here

[@anton.che.musica]

Oooh! reminded me the best synthpop tracks. Something from De/Vision and Camouflage. Very good!

[@edwbu7]

This is my new favorite KZbin channel.

[@steveh9799]

Top Quality ! Great tune and stunning voice.

[@TheFlextec]

The thing that you people are not seeing, it´s so simple. He is making music. That´s all. Welcome back music to the synth´s world. Thank you, Jay.

[@NeilGuise]

3:15 - goosebumps! Belt it out to the back row. Bravo!

[@eliashall9357]

This song is just awesome. Beautiful.

[@OnPrem_Music]

Keep singing. Love all of your work. Great progress man!

[@pthomas36]

I've listened to this video a LOT, and it doesn't get old. I'm glad you captured that ice sculpture!

[@micheldejesus3319]

This is the best performance that i've seen with moog modules

[@5amJones69]

I go to Loopop for how synths work and what they can do. I come to you for how to make them sing. You are SO inspiring. Thank you.

[@lucasbrasil4650]

Makes me happy... Thanks 🙏

[@aethro]

Wow! Incredible performance!

[@benjamintaylor4343]

This video is the reason I subscribed🙂 really great job, Jay. Such a cool vibe to this one.

[@kenb7540]

Wow. Stunning performance.

[@touchclarity]

And just when you think it's coming to a close........he picks up a GUITAR!!!...... Very nice track!.... (liked, subbed and looking forward to more)... :)

[@fouram_]

Hey Jay, this is awesome. I have always been very impressed with your dawless performances. But that you can also use your voice is new to me. I'm very impressed.

[@thombroom5515]

Great song...thumbs up...Thanks for antoher mastepiece Jay...

[@olalala1994]

Im in love with Your voice... Waiting for album...

[@tjwalkup7155]

This is so emotional. I actually teared up listening to this. Your have become one of my favorite artists after hearing this song. You are an amazing artist. Thank you for such a song.

[@1969mre]

Holy cow- that genuily blew me away! Awesome performance!!

[@vaclavsmerda2103]

This is brilliant! Just brilliant.

[@Thomas10962]

Beautiful music! Thankyou for sharing.

[@martinlubitz3171]

Amazing track, cool vocals, nice work, keep on🙏🏻

[@dreamdealer]

thia is amazing Jay, melancholic, beautiful, your singing is spot on, and the subharmonicon shines in here. great job man.

[@adognamedshinji]

Blown away by how well done this is, and same with the other video with singing where the Hydra subbed for the Matriarch. Think you've convinced me to go the 2x DFAM / 1x Subharmonicon route too

[@melki999]

This is a beautiful song. I'm amazed by your workflow too. Congratulations !

[@chadsix4838]

Wow, love the song, vocals, lyrics.. everything! Amazing work!

[@MikkelGrumBovin]

Whouw - And the Professor´s at it again...... So imennesly beautiful.....Great voice, - i DO belive , its about time for getting a band together - imean - i played bass for 35 years - im a damn good player , and - well , let me put it this way Youre voice ,guitars,and my basses , and our Dreadboxe´s - one phonecall , and im in BC ! 🪁

[@Evan-dg4cv]

Jay. Wow. More. We need more. Thank you for sharing this magic with us.

[@michaelwilde2899]

Great piece of original talent

[@benzmobil]

Really well thought out performance! Waiting forward for your album!

[@Musikkeller-Innsider]

Great song, great performance. I'm getting Camouflage vibes...

[@zbsfm]

Ridiculously, absurdly good. You are really hitting your stride lately. Nice work!

[@erict2899]

Next level stuff. Great channel man!👍👍

[@amnesiakboy]

Would you mary me ? 😅😂 Epic ! Thanks for this e-motive moment! ;))

[@kenlusk4528]

Amazing. Great voice!

[@rodrigotavares7102]

Beautiful, Jay! Keep on!

[@dtreestudio]

No words can express! BEAUTIFUL ! THANKS.

[@TheForeboding]

Hits just the right string at the moment. Amazing performance.

[@jewe321]

Thank you so much for posting this gem. Had to listen to the song three times in a row (and will continue to do so). Everything is great in this: Great sounds, great voice, great performanc, great production and not to forget great songwriting. I am so much lookig forward to the workflow video!

[@acidbasement]

Best one yet, and you have released a lot of great ones!

[@canigetuuhhh]

I like the way you use the Moogs, it's very inspiring !

[@endless_arps]

The best music and tutorials I have seen.. keep them coming. Truely touched by your talent!

[@BasMoerland]

Next level!

[@firesailstudios1003]

Sounds phenomenal! Stylistically it hits me like a mix between Seether (vocals) and Dave Gahan’s solo work. Keep going man!!

[@Nilesong1]

Enjoyed that a LOT! Thank you.

[@seanbailey39]

Wow, effortless class sir

[@eliashall9357]

Amazing as always. Love the lyrics. Melody. Everything.

[@final_mile_music9713]

The king of filter openings!

[@nickditomaso3751]

WHO TF DISLIKED SOMETHING AS BEAUTIFUL AS THIS?

[@bbxdesign]

This is flawless.

[@briantaylor130]

That was incredible. Keep them coming!!

[@albiedamned]

Awesome composition and performance

[@MikkelGrumBovin]

This song still gives me Goosebump´s everytime you go Cathartic Scream,-Its Wicked good !

[@JansKanaal]

Beautiful. Thanks Jay.

[@ManCalledMif]

very good to see and hear your music. kind of you to explain what you're doing. ❤️🧘🏼‍♀️🎧

[@therealmattmann]

I agree! Great songwriting!! Would love to call an sometime (although I bet you get that a lot). I hear some sweet 3-part harmonies (in my head) on this song during the choruses.

[@neoaltima]

Always inspiring. Can't wait to see videos of your writing process!

[@jefflittle3820]

Beautiful, love it

[@dougfa3515]

Nice song, Jay!

[@gauthiercanart7690]

...and again another dose of inspiration ! Waw..

[@seancraig6046]

Another Terrific track! Well done...

[@sunilsolanki]

Bravo. Just stunning work. Subbed after the first min.

[@stephandewaard]

Beautiful! I really like the buildup and overall sound (as with your other songs as well). I'm glad you decided to add the vocals, they add something special to the song!

[@TJ_1337]

It's pretty nice to see you and hear you from you! 🖤 Thanks for indulging us with your time and passion! P.s. I've still not written u that email, but that time is coming. :D

[@MrLarsDF]

Wonderful😊😊😊. Bravo!