Me playing Visage "Fade to Grey"

Updated version • DX5 playing Visage "Fa...
As requested, Fade to Grey. There are some mistakes, but if everything were right, I would be Billy Currie :D.
Above: Roland JX8P
Mid: Roland D10
Below: Yamaha DX7 II FD
Backtape running on Pro Tools
Original song composed by Chris Payne, Billy Currie and Midge Ure (and a special mention to Steven Strange, despite he wasn't officially credited on the album, IIRC)
Performed (more or less) here by DX5 Jose Maria Bara

[@tanergode]

I lived in the 80's... Music was expensive and many of us couldn't afford to buy singles, so we "downloaded" (the new word for "recorded") from the radio, together with DJ background voices and commercials!

[@DamoklesSword]

There is such magic in those chords. :-)

[@Sancld]

I play piano and keyboards and I know music and composr and I think exactly the same. It Is rare and also strange in this piece of Visage but it is so!

[@1q2w3e4r5t6zism]

Simple a minor

[@DX5]

Same reason as you saving a 1991 Alan Wilder video as your favourite. I love old things.

[@yannettgiadachsanchez5727]

No me canso de escuchar esta linda melodia.. Me transporta.!!!

[@newwavelives]

I'd forgotten how great this song is and you play it beautifully.

[@gullygully69]

This is amazing. I’ve gone from watching drum covers to now seeing lots of versions of this great track. Thank you

[@johnyboytown]

dude. love to see a bloke playing his gear, not just arguing about which is best. i tip my hat to you.

[@Moss235]

As an Ultravox fan, and an admirer of your work, it's nice to see you mention the legend that is Billy Currie

[@johnnypitt5031]

mistakes are so insignificant after all, hats off man, great job!!!!

[@dedpxl]

The mistakes add a charm.

[@alanedwards3180]

I wish I could do half as good

[@poultrykid]

Bravo ! R.i.p. Steve Strange

[@karinekeurinck6833]

Recherche

[@nerdyrob]

I love these covers, they're so true to the originals. Can't remember the last time I saw a 4 finger chord.

[@DX5]

Thanks. Yes, the D-10 really worths by that sound. Also has another 80's sounds. It is a programmable rompler (which doesn't like to some synth players) but I like it very much.

[@canecreek00]

Always find myself back here from time to time, Superb stuff

[@DX5]

The JX8P sound was edited by me starting from a preset (some brass, not sure right now). I tweaked the filter freq and envelopes until I reached that "analog" sound (think the JX is an Analog altought Digitally controlled oscillator synth). The DX7 Sound is any of the various Clavs presets, and the middle Roland D10 has a preset based on two Warm Pad Fade internal sounds. Thanks for watching!

[@rod928s4]

i love both versions of this song that you have done!! All the emotional power is there that was in the original song plus the enjoyment of watching you play. I also enjoy the change in sound when you switch from the DX7 to the D10 near the end. Thanks for all the great videos!!

[@ApriliaGuy1969]

Its always nice to see these vintage synths been shown some love :-)

[@slibhart1]

I just found your videos this week and am so hooked!!!

[@Pokemon00158]

Nice channel mate, love how many new wave and 80s synth you have. Amazing skills.

[@carlosszr]

One of the best covers ever! thx

[@alexanderjones7414]

outstanding hope you enjoyed playing it as we did to listen to it, thanks for sharing such a great 80's classic

[@Esio4]

Super wykonanie!!!!!!

[@StephanS]

Perfect !!! I cant stop watch it.. one of the best Electro/Synth Pop Song

[@lunedargent]

¡Maestro de los teclados, divinoooooooo! Luna llena.

[@PabloDeMode]

This is brilliant! I cannot stop sing a long. Thank you, you're amazingly talented

[@soundscapenyc]

i am in awe...i could comment on every video of yours. so great!

[@amirsharoni]

absolutely brilliant

[@scrwmall]

Your vintage synth collection is amazing!!!! congratulations!! i do have myself a DX7 and some other modern pieces.. but you are the man!

[@Canaris101]

I suffer from Depressions... but when I see/hear you... THANK YOU"

[@kaidaman]

Absolutely fantastic!!!

[@MikeJones-hi8fd]

Fantastic watched a good few times, and enjoy as much each time

[@alexv2186]

Thank you for introducing me to this song. You are an awesome player.

[@TheRichmole]

well done,,classic song from the 80s,,loved it,,,

[@Santiag43]

Very good sound for this track. And thank you very much for all tracks of DM.

[@leewelshy]

hats off to you, well done, timeless synth, fab! Keep the spirit alive

[@ChrisDeCleyn]

What a great version! Sounds are amazing, well done!

[@DX5]

Yes, it is really off time in some sections. Thanks for watching.

[@MikeJones-hi8fd]

Fantastic with your own special touch

[@roobisha_s_PR]

You have a perfect music taste, it's enormous work to play so great!

[@roverboi100]

rip steve strange this is number 1 trk in my heart i hope u can here this in heaven

[@CSM60]

That gave me goosebumps, truly amazing.

[@DVBreen]

I totally enjoyed it.Got to love those chords your playing with the synth in the middle.

[@IcingWolfGermany]

Whenever I her the song in radio or wherever...I see you playing!!!!

[@2603eldenor]

Awesome!!! I am really impressed. Great work and keep posting these great clips, please...

[@2711marty]

Hey, Me, What a brilliant interpretation of an eighties classic, well done and keep them coming.

[@NebNoodles]

Thank you for doing this! You make it seem so simplistic, lots of pinky and thumb work there on the JX! Im going to devour my friend's synthesizer in a few days and give this a shot! I was born when this song came out!

[@amulpatel]

loving your vids.. keep em comin.

[@CristianSol10]

Que temazo genio, estos de visage han vibrar las fibras de los sinte!!!

[@KokoRicky]

Thanks for covering one of my favorite 80s dance hits.

[@richardbirch2007]

Frickin unbelievably awesome! I love that D10 as well :D

[@CivikR]

Fantastique... Real masterpiece

[@techno1934]

The performance that is full of a heart. GREAT!!!

[@coolaboola1046]

Amazing version....subscribed to your page. Love your work

[@D4RKST41NL3SS]

nice perfomance! =) one of best 80's songs thanks for the cover!

[@123456789jklmn]

Wow.....you sound awesome....I love this song. Thanks for sharing

[@blackmarketgirl101]

I'm so happy I've found your channel. Greetings from Poland :)

[@Juliukas101]

I loved Visage. This song was so brilliant and so much more than the sum of its parts. That vox humana synth bass sound was brilliant. I liked the drum machine and the weird lyrics. The whole piece was superb.

[@DX5]

I do agree. The original is utterly brilliant.

[@ChasD]

Superb! Takes me straight back to 1980!

[@Mind-your-own-beeswax]

omgf this is amazing man... i love visage and the early 80s stuff and you have this track nailed kidda.... 10 outta 10 fella and when i get my synths i hope i can come somewhere even close to this... top man

[@PhilipJames69]

From a fellow keyboardist who plays 80's riffs all the time, that was very ambidextrous. Well done!!!

[@Dufebvre]

99 % perfect !!! Congratulations !!!! It sounds almost like the original... Incredible !

[@RobGordon35]

Bravo! Love this! All your uploads are ecxellent! ~Peace

[@smooth111012]

Man you are gifted, use your gift. Well done Steve

[@seeseeseen]

Well done, Super! Great song brings back à lot of good memories from the 80's

[@antoniocampos7810]

Isso é mágico!!! se todo o mundo parasse e ouvisse música o mundo seria muito melhor!!! Ass Brasilian man

[@DX5]

I will cover it for sure. I was thinking about that song months ago. One of my favourites. I even have the vinyl. Thanks

[@turbosystem]

great, love the sound, keep posting.

[@jennybrockartist]

This is amazing!!!

[@richsutton1839]

Great stuff. Sounds EPIC!

[@studiomaster666]

Skills! Awesome stuff Mr Dx5!

[@ERICF66]

Excdellent job! One of my fave songs and I wish I could play like that. I want a Roland D-10...that pad sound is just what I need.

[@DX5]

That's great. Can't wait to watch it.

[@bennethos]

I love this, after watching couple of your movies you're in my favourites :-)

[@Synthoffer101]

Very nice. Very, Very nice indeed. Love the sound from the JX8P. And the D10 sounds grat aswell. Awesome job. Post more

[@MIGUEL1971100]

INCREIBLE...FELICITACIONES !!! EXCELENTE !!!

[@janicehutchinson9879]

Wow great sound and version

[@Arc.hitectureMusic]

at least he has the sound spot on, thats the hardest part, is recreating the same sound they had. And this is amazingly spot on.

[@yannettgiadachsanchez5727]

Simplemente.. Extraordinariiiooo... Seco. Saludos desde Linares-Chile.

[@DX5]

Saludos desde España!

[@DX5]

Yes. It is a portamento effect, previously recorded with the DX7 and a simple sine sound. Same sound used at 1.16

[@2711marty]

Hey DX5, I listen to this three times every week, what a brilliant piece of work, considering no mixing desk, producer etc.....

[@MorganDistortion]

THIS IS BRILLIANT! x

[@susansmith9903]

You’re doing this live, just makes it more realistic. Wish I had the gifts of a musician.

[@DX5]

Thanks. This version was primitive, there are a couple else I made a bit more elaborated (but not much) :)

[@Luttu68]

Absolute Weltklasse !!

[@irishbrigade3154]

Sounds great!!! Great job!!

[@rod928s4]

brilliantly done and thoroughly enjoyable!! I have no musical talent at all but I am a good listener and I think that all of the "me playing" vids are great! Its too bad none of the music today has the substance or imagination of the 80s.

[@thewormster]

Damn!!! you are good.One of my favorite tunes..you have talent..I miss the 80s sound...

[@rhianjones1319]

I love your cover version of Visage “Fade to grey” very much indeed well done you”

[@g_i9345]

amazing job dude!, congrats!!

[@fredtheking350]

This is amazing .

[@laubimusic77]

hi dx5! I love (new romantic) synth-pop tunes from the 80s. Your remakes have much of the feel from this time - very nice & thanx!

[@Aegean-Star]

Thanks, thanks, thanks! Ultra-Supra-Superb! ❤

[@scarlow]

Excellent work!

[@MikeJones-hi8fd]

Fantastic cords, classic played well

[@sneekylinux]

i thought it was the original when i heard it without screen,well done mate,as im old enough to remember it!!

[@tanergode]

THUMBS UP! Innovation, Motivation, Domination...!!! Music par Excellence! Personal development and human sense of art at its best. Body and motion, sound and expression have naver been so clean and impeccable. Truly amazing, truly impressive!

[@alanthomas123]

Thats Great, It takes me straight back to my clubbing days in the 80's. The old keyboards still sound fantastic.

[@liamfoley9215]

Cracking stuff!

[@armadillo362]

Outstanding!!!

[@finnysterre]

Enano eres una maquina tio!!! esta genial, los fallos son mínimos, lo que importa es que mantienes absolutamente bien los acordes y el ritmo!! BESTIAL TIO!!

[@AyLovTehno]

Even though there are some mistakes, I still think this is amazing!

[@DX5]

The one I played in the middle is a Roland D10. A ROMpler from the 80's. It did the job of recreating that synthetic pad. You should be able to find one of those (Or the D20, same but with sequencer and diskette drive) on Ebay. Best,., DX5