Madonna - Papa Don't Preach (Instrumental Cover with DX7, TR-707 and Juno-106)

[@zuur303]

I never realized the bass line was that complex. Guess that what defines a good track... Great cover!

[@incompressible01]

This is why the best Pop is 80’s Pop !

[@Noizedas]

That’s randy from American idol lol. Killing it as always.

[@fender1000100]

@@incompressible01 Always will be. The synths out then from the DX7 to the JUNOS and the way music was recorded with HARDWARE sequencers. Like the MC500, QX3 AND MMT8. It was magic. You made the best of what you had in front of you. Now people are lost in endless menus and vsts. And something gets lost. Too much visual not enough audio creativity.

[@giuseppefoto]

That's right

[@craigdaubbeats-rapinstrume9185]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@dyvadoficial]

This is one of the best productions made in pop history, everything sounds so catchy, all sounds are perfect and fit where they should fit, just magic

[@Neelo5000]

I think the real secret sauce here is the mixing skills. Fantastic job.

[@BigSocksProds]

The mixing is so neat and clear I could hear my reflexion in it

[@malthus101]

Such a high level of composition went into these "throwaway" 80s pop songs...

[@ewamenamiesz]

this song is not a throwaway

[@thomas_xsg]

Throwaway or not, they still stand above all the crap released nowadays.

[@malthus101]

@@thomas_xsg notice the "quotation" marks...

[@PaulPaid]

​@@malthus101 Question is ...Who calls them throw aways? Especially the monster hits like this. I've never heard that narrative.

[@malthus101]

@@PaulPaid people always talk of 80s pop music as being crap

[@greenrefrigerator]

I was born in the early 60's but (for me) the 80's was THE best time of my life. I was young, healthy and full of life, and living in Miami, Florida, it was an exciting time just being alive. The movies and the music of the period made life that much more exciting and I feel lucky having survived the drug wars. It was an exciting, lethal time to be in Miami!

[@bryanotero123]

greenrefrigerator My emmi, jk, sweet!

[@jeshkam]

+greenrefrigerator Do you remember the film crews shooting Miami Vice back then or have you seen the show's cast like randomly walking around Miami ?

[@MrRedrocket42]

This cover is fantastic! The attention to detail and the pocket are spot on.

[@amonynous9041]

I really love this early Madonna, I was just a kid when it came out but as time passes the more I realize how ingenious was the producer and songwriter. Contemporary pop music doesn't come even close.

[@SteffenUhlig]

I am starting to prefer this over the original. Such a clear and crisp version!

[@fender1000100]

Absolutely the best 80s cover ever done on youtube. Nailed the essence and sound of arguably Madonnas greatest ever record.

[@davidnavarro4821]

The FM Bass is so raw it beautifully sounds 80’s ! It mixes so well with the Synth Bell it gives the song a dreamy feeling. DX7 rocks!

[@noelmakarth156]

Synthesizers and electronic music deserve more credit than they get.

[@Blahbevava]

I think it's because they're still beyond most people and their understanding. That combined with too many years with the direction of synths trying to imitate real instruments with samples rather than shinning like they do so well on their own as their own unique instrument.

[@noelmakarth156]

People have had decades to understand synthesizers. But they choose not too because it's not marketed to be as glamorous or as cool as a guitar. I don't even know how to use a synthesizer but I still think its a very beautiful instrument. It's just in the backwards United States where everyone hates electronic music.

[@EnricoDePaoli]

Golden era of pop music writing, arranging, programming, producing. You did an amazing job. Love the synths! Great taste you had there! Thanks for this

[@TheMrkuul]

as a fellow player/producer i gotta say i love this. i've been in love with the FM sound ever since these came out, this fascination still carries on to today.

[@strauqq1]

Never realized how hard driven and intense the track was.

[@StanleyKubick1]

it's not. the dynamics are much softer in the original. but for its time it was pretty pushed.

[@strauqq1]

@@StanleyKubick1 Well, in comparison to today's music, I would say it's solid.

[@looneyburgmusic]

Nothing can beat the glorious sound that is FM-Synth Bass

[@2010Masterson]

Crystal clear Sound and very close to the Original. In one Word, Execellent.

[@no-ee]

Amazing how original arrangers of this song pulled such beauty out of those synth sounds!

[@burns46824]

One of the most accurate covers I’ve heard on KZbin. 🎉

[@suguflick119]

Every single time YT recommends, I cannot for sure, skip this piece of gem.

[@LSB91]

That synth bell is pure heaven.

[@richardlindquist5936]

I love this vintage synth 80s stuff. And your cover is all of a vintage piece. Well done, and thank you.

[@williamgraham8761]

Love the strings at the start, then bass kicks in. Superb version, instantly recognised. 😊😊😊

[@elcocodriloazul]

There is something fantastic about these old machines. Brings me back always.

[@jdog5534]

Got to admit it, seeing it actually played, or recreated, brings a whole new respect to how great that music was from then! Thank you so much.

[@ProgNoizesB]

didnt saw a thing. i only heard it.

[@diamonddavemc]

Seeing it recreated in this way makes it sound fresh again. Great job.

[@zakndao]

I can speak for all of us here WE ENJOY IT…Thank You for what you do BEST

[@Romanesquire]

She sure had a great production back in the day. These are the quintessential synths of the day. Fricken awesome.

[@epicon6]

The bassline is amaaaaaazing. Never noticed it like this from hearing the song.

[@FoundationStepper]

indeed

[@arseface7792]

I come back to this video once a year. I love it so much 👏

[@ronaldgreen5292]

One of Madonna's best albums ever!, Including this song!

[@GoinDownhill361]

Ahhh the good old DX7... nearly every song you heard in the 80s and 90s had one of them in, no matter it was a studio recording or a live performance. Stonking good job, sir!

[@FranckChoppin]

Thank you!

[@aynako1538]

I really enjoy these instrumental covers because they really help us appreciate how complex these songs are! This is an amazing cover. Bravo!

[@kenmasters6438]

beautiful work dude. the pop music writing for madonna was absolutely brilliant in those years, with songs like this one, get in to the groove, cherish... it's the real reason she became such a huge star. her image, looks, and provocation games would lead her nowhere without the love people had for the actual music she brought. no matter what she is right now, these songs will remain pop classics.

[@TransistorBased]

Literally a better composition than the original. It doesn't sound as cramped and mushed together. It's so much more crisp and listenable.

[@TransistorBased]

After listening to both the studio version and your cover with vocals, I wanna make a caveat. Your instrumental sounds better than the studio instrumental, but with vocals it feels a little squashed. They purposely made their composition tight so the vocals would fit comfortably. You made yours to sound good solely as an instrumental, so when vocals were added it doesn't sit quite right. Nonetheless, it's an incredible cover

[@mikekaraoke]

MicroKORGI -Don't agree it sounds better than the studio version instrumental, Madonna's version was done was a very high budget studio track among with the rest of the album: True Blue -This is really good though

[@TransistorBased]

@@mikekaraoke Modern recording equipment is a lot better, plus we're spoiled with more options for effects and patches. High budget then would equate to what a moderate setup now can do.

[@mikekaraoke]

@@TransistorBased I disagree the Madonna version has more omph and sounds more polished, Like I said this is good version-And many of the effects that was used back then is still used today by likes of Mark Ronson, Bruno Mars etc etc

[@BackSlashJvb125]

@@TransistorBased yep i was about to comment excactly that, it sounds clearer obviously cause of midern equipment

[@ParkerPlays2005]

One of the best instrumental covers of all time

[@Audiocrib]

Actually better sounding than the original. As final touch run the whole track through a slight reverb, stereo widening, panning the bass and lowering the highest eq and it's done. Amazing job, I will never stop loving the sound of these synths

[@jannistsintsaris]

Simply incredible! I'm covered in goosebumps as I listen to this masterpiece! I struggle to put into words the emotions that surge through me while hearing this. It's a captivating blend of nostalgia and yearning, evoking a desire to step into a time machine and journey back to the vibrant era of the 80s. Cheers to the everlasting magic of the 80s synths and to you sir for recreating this 80s treasure! ❤🎹

[@hermannmeyer2646]

It's always impressing again that one instrument itself doesn't sound so cool but all together is crazy.

[@FranckChoppin]

🙂

[@flexor212000]

Pure awesome. Makes me realize just how complex the song was and you NAILED IT!

[@FranckChoppin]

Thank you!

[@foxproduction4554]

..it sounds amazing....woow i love the sound of the 80's, respect man...

[@izikshtemer]

I can't stop listening to this, it's great

[@BVRNERMVSIC]

The bass sounds even better than the live song ! Top notch mastering and skill !

[@Jammyman998]

The 80s were so maximalist. Love it

[@WV591]

back in the 80s we didn't know what to make of DX7 coming from pure analog. it was love and hate relationship. used it but didn't understand it and got frustrated with it but couldn't resist it. it is embedded in 90% of 80s and early 90s hits. still sounds amazing.

[@alahraralahrar878]

True

[@xoxxobob61]

The DX7 was so over used in so many songs in the 80's that it became "formulaic" that everything started to sound the same...however it was used very well in this song.

[@hightower196X]

Heart warmin‘ song from a better decade perfectly shaped with available, adorable gear ❤️🍻

[@manu64646464]

80's sounds, so good, bravo for this cover done track by track

[@NegativeReferral]

This is amazing! Almost spot-on! It's amazing how versatile a lot of the presets from the classic 80s digital instruments were. Many of them are still used in hits today. Even in the age of millions of free presets, massive string libraries, and incredibly deep sound design on a computer, there will always be a place for the limited technology of the 80s - the simple, set-it-and-forget-it workflow of these machines allowed more time for making music!

[@yergenflergen72]

Wow, your rendition shows exactly what I’ve been saying forever - that 80s artists and producers were incredible at arrangement - it’s a lost art form - especially now. Look at Howard Jones’ No One is to Blame... same concept. Great job, thanks for sharing! 🎹

[@nightsheran]

I feel the 80s artist and producers were channeling something special

[@mattrehm8612]

An expert-level recreation. Awesome!

[@SilentLD]

Gorgeous and punchy!! love it. 80s thru and thru!

[@Johngengelbach2]

The only thing missing is Madonna singing, love it.

[@arnowouap2477]

This crazy creativity with these machines. Of course they are hits! It's too well reworked!

[@hanhoo77]

Very good cover. However not period correct. The Korg M1 was released in 1988 and the sampler in 1995. The song release is from 1986. But still: really good cover! Kudo's!

[@BUGZYFANG]

Were you there? Didn’t think so 😤

[@hanhoo77]

@@BUGZYFANG I was there ❤️

[@zhugeliang1000]

The person is correct about the release dates of these units

[@SMC247]

The sampler. The point is those were the exact samples that were used (To my understanding).

[@matthewgaines10]

Congratulations! You discovered what a cover actually is. It’s not a reproduction of the original. There is little point in making a 100% production accurate reproduction since that has already been done. The creator created a good “cover” using his skill and the tools on hand.

[@nidocin]

Seeing this song lovingly rebuilt up part by part really exposes the drama and beauty of the melodic parts gliding and melding with that funky bass line and rhythm! I got the chills when crystal drop lead, well, drops!

[@ГеоргийВальтер-э5я]

Американская поп-сцена 80-х - это вершина мировой поп-музыки. ❤

[@Johnsormani]

Well , it really made me smile when the completed track started. Job well done!. It also lets you realize what a great arrangement that song had!

[@jicabe577]

Such precision strokes for the bass line... just superb. Congratulations, sir!

[@quizkitten9641]

I legitimately love every single thing about this. Such great tones from the DX7.

[@altinkosova4120]

Presets used: Roland TR-707: Drums Yamaha DX7: FM Bass, Synth Bell E-MU ESI 2000: Strings Korg M1: Choir Roland Juno-106: Pad

[@reneschmidt9799]

Amazing. It sounds like the Original, but somehow better. Clean and perfect.

[@henryboswell3389]

Brother that was amazing you cannot tell the difference between the original Madonna track and what you did I have to say wow keep up the good work that was freaking excellent I couldn’t tell the difference the only thing was missing was madonnas voice keep it up brother thumbs up

[@Knuckism]

This is one of my all time favourite Madonna tracks and all Iam missing are her vocals , this actually sounds so much more better and cleaner! Great job on the reconstrution.

[@fender1000100]

I've heard alot of 80s covers on youtube. This is just magical. Frank has nailed this like nobody ever has. Kos Music is another talented dude at covering 80s classics. But for me this is the best ever and using my alltime fave synth the DX7 doesnt get any better. You sir are a STAR.

[@UsoundsGermany]

I have also some, Sisters and Depeche.... from my self and other bands... :)

[@paulr0911]

Closest cover to the original madonna track! Awesome

[@kondirecs]

Almost sounding better than the original ... beautiful.

[@DigitalManChannel]

More better!!!

[@PawelPipovic]

if i hear those synths, it feels like homecoming. well done!!!

[@Notas-k3b]

The instrumental of Papa Don´t Preach is a masterpiece D:

[@josephpaice9224]

Such an excellent instrumental of Madonna. Thanks for uploading this. Please upload more soon!

[@tjgr1969]

Flawless. In fact better than the I remember the original! Timeless.

[@dw5749]

Dreams come true eventually, we can all be the 80s producers 👍. Thanks for posting this

[@SoulJuce]

80’s music are just masterpieces

[@muzikluvah72]

I can't believe you have a DX7. Wow. That was such the synth in the late 80s. And the 707 drum machine! Great job on this instrumental cover! She would be proud.

[@discodave6153]

Wow great job. The arrangement is so full of melody, you can really see why it was such a successful song. String patches sounds especially good. 🤛🏻

[@njsynthesis]

This video has finally exploded in popularity and I'm so glad that it has.

[@Blahbevava]

This is so freaking good I keep coming back to it! Nothing like those uplifting nostalgic 80's vibes!

[@ronaldgreen5292]

It's a dream of mine to have these synthesizers, and be able to play them!

[@kenmasters6438]

beautiful job. the chorus of this song is a pop masterpiece.

[@Prop-A]

Sounds amazing. So well done, even Madonna would be proud.

[@Sébastien_2348]

Wow, I got Juno, I got DX7 and M1, the only thing is TR-707. Not a single piece with good condition, but this is good 👍 😃 very nice

[@Havanacuba1985]

Wow an 80s masterpiece reproduced ,exceptional job

[@michaelknight134]

The legendary DX7....Dear sir I am in love with this version. Much better than the original in my opinion. It’s like a nostalgic time travel to the 80s.

[@mikekaraoke]

michaelknight134- To say this is much better and not just better than the original-Your off your rocker sunshine -This is really good but is not better or much better than the original

[@baigmusic]

Love that synth bell! Simply fantastic :D Was happy to read in the comments below how you layered it, super dreamy!

[@lt2143]

I'm blown away at how close this version is to Madonna's original!👍😲 I can actually sing along to this like karaoke.😁

[@peterdangelo1319]

Love your funky guitar in the chorus!!! Awesome attention to details throughout!! 😎

[@MarshalArnold]

Man, that M1 Choir sounds wonderful!

[@djdigital3806]

I love that M1. I would trade my Krog Wavestation EX for one!

[@OTooleSkool]

Captured the warmth with finesse. Excellent work.

[@veciimusic]

Amazing over amazing! I just wonder how you manage to decode each track like bassline, drums, strings, pads and etc in such fidelity.

[@vanessajazp6341]

An M1 AND a DX7??? How freaking awesome!

[@rumputkusegar1913]

I love 80's music soooooooooo muuuuuuch.

[@patkelly3966]

For me, probably the best Pop song of the 80s and almost textbook. Thanks Franck you got it!

[@axelfoley1768]

True Blue for me is one of the best. I have the Papa Don't Preach record - it is translucent blue in color, limited edition. Got it in the 80s.

[@davidbland6878]

NOTHING LESS THAN TOTALLY AMAZING!!! YOU ROCKED IT!!!

[@bwm5150]

I love this, always have to listen to it 3/4 times whenever I come back. Thanks for sharing!

[@SamBegich]

You gotta share than Synth Bell patch! It's so good!

[@marcump]

I love your videos on how these songs were made, I also love the Taylor Dane Tell it to my Heart.. awesome that you use the instruments of that time.

[@FranckChoppin]

Thank you 👍

[@NickSBailey]

You've done a great job love these 80s sounds still. Especially when there's a mix of digital and analogue synths together with those classic drum machines.

[@waynefarrellvoiceovers]

That 707 is amazing. And you've mixed it so well!

[@johnstalin14]

man you reproduced every note, this is great.

[@dpalaoro]

Did he? I was still waiting for the guitar chords, the solo guitar, and that other plucky like sound that counters the DX7.

[@FranckChoppin]

@@dpalaoro Additional information is in the description of the video since it is online 😉

[@keith989079]

I love the way you have put this together - and shown us how! Very impressive.

[@notworthaquid7611]

This cover is amazing my God it is just the same as the orignal I love the breakdown of instruments . This has to be the best cover on KZbin I a subscriber now to your channel. Amazing!!!!! Well done that man

[@gnordache4405]

You pretty much nailed it. Listening to all separate parts it is way easier to see why this song became such a smash. The backing track is full of hooks (the bassline is surprisingly complex, yet so tasteful that it never steals to the foreground), the production is impeccable, and whereas the arrangement is not so dense, the sounds are so well chosen that the mix sounds incredibly well-rounded. You don't need more than the 8 tracks plus stereo effects they used for the song, it has all it needs. An 80s production masterpiece, IMHO - which is something me being all but a Madonna fan.