MGMT - Little Dark Age (Instrumental Synth Remake)

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MGMT - "Little Dark Age" remake. Plugins used are:
- Xfer Serum for the main synth, the verse bass pluck and the bridge lead.
- Arturia Prophet V for the chorus chords and the outro strings bit.ly/3bgOSK7
- Arturia Mini V for chorus bassline bit.ly/3EkOpDh
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[@DJBremen]

Oh man this was way more accurate than I expected.

[@coalixe]

ikr it sounds the exact same

[@kire929]

@@coalixe It doesn't, but the differences are quite irrelevant

[@Tony_Baloney_69420]

@@coalixe I think so

[@Tony_Baloney_69420]

@@kire929 wdym by "differences are quite irrelevant"?

[@kire929]

@@Tony_Baloney_69420 There are differences, but the song is still so close to the original it's not worth it to care about those differences

[@Revilkappa]

Wow the instrumental is really simple, just shows how good the vocals are, one of the best tracks of the decade

[@Revilkappa]

@@tdx497 simple meaning the instrumentation is very limited, it’s only a synth bass, extremely simple drums and a synth. Yet it sounds very full

[@Tony_Baloney_69420]

Why did Thedi delete his comment? 🤔

[@remyhavoc4463]

@@bengal2441 yup. Another example. Eminem doesn't have the best voice but I can't listen to Without Me without hearing his vocals even though the instrumental is good

[@arcani695]

A song doesn't need to be very complex for it to sound great

[@mysteriumxarxes3990]

the vocals are also very simple, most of them are just the same notes, for example, in this entire part: Breathing in the dark Lying on it's side The ruins of the day Painted with a scar And the more I straighten out The less it wants to try The feelings start to rot One wink at a time there is only one note in this entire part. More notes are sung in the riff but overall the vocals are even more simplistic than the back track. Its almost minimalist

[@WingedEternitys]

3:56 i cant. im gonna die like this is so AWESOME

[@airnoiphongsavath8509]

It's like a dream right ha

[@aether_777]

best part of the song

[@NAmania]

yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesssssssss

[@bananathebread4678]

Best part

[@girlwantsboy]

hi gonna die like this is so AWESOME, i'm dad

[@bulbasaurbrutal5137]

3:33 every time I listen to the song I'm like "...when the hell is it coming?!"

[@duccline]

SERIOUSLY IT'S JUST SO GOOD

[@mattw9350]

I love the 80s sound, this song is magic.

[@games-7950]

this is song was made like 4-5 years ago

[@Nick-oz1ex]

@@games-7950 Yeah, but the point is that it has an 80s vibe

[@saulgzazueta]

@@games-7950 I’m pretty sure it released in 2018, I honestly thought it was older than that though

[@arcani695]

It's so incredible. Can never get enough of it

[@ACarNerdUserHere]

@@games-7950 yeah that’s obviously true, but it’s style is in the 80s.

[@ShomoroTMFG]

This songs instrumental had always felt like religion, war, peace, sadness, happiness, hatred, love, anger, acceptance, emptiness and completion all at once and I still could never comprehend why that is.

[@arcani695]

Track of my life, just o thoughfull

[@mufmager]

the reject mdernity videos maybe, but this music itself just feels like that to me, it makes me feel like gigachad for the fact i aint falling for most things that modernity is embracing and ideolozing.

[@itztheythey4066]

WW2 remembrance 🥲❤️

[@_llenn_8665]

Warhammer 40K or Halo maybe

[@nanoic2964]

This album was written partway through Trump's presidency.

[@MakeSomething]

Whoa, dead on! Very nice!

[@ReverbMachine]

thanks!

[@user-du6xc5ke3j]

@@ReverbMachine Cristal Castles plz!!!

[@s___akura]

a lot of people liked that ONE part but my favorite was 2:27-2:48 and i need a looped version of it, its giving me the same vibes with the start of gimme gimme gimme

[@rumis.dollsss.15]

I like this part a lot too

[@karolnapc2.051]

love it too

[@user-zc2uk5mz8o]

Makes me embrace happiness, despair, awe and madness at the same time. Maybe, 'cause it lurks at the end of this road of both flashes (winks) of happiness and despair.

[@RafaEX367]

To me the best part is the final

[@dilekh3191]

When your part ends, my part begins :d

[@frodo1022]

Breathing in the dark Lying on it's side The ruins of the day Painted with a scar And the more I straighten out The less it wants to try The feelings start to rot One wink at a time Oh oh Forgiving who you are For what you stand to gain Just know that if you hide It doesn't go away When you get out of bed Don't end up stranded Horrified with each stone On the stage My little dark age Picking through the cards Knowing what's nearby The carvings on the face Say they find it hard And the engine's failed again All limits of disguise The humor's not the same Coming from denial Oh oh I grieve in stereo The stereo sounds strange I know that if you hide It doesn't go away If you get out of bed And find me standing all alone Open-eyed Burn the page My little dark age (Dark age, dark age, dark age) I grieve in stereo The stereo sounds strange You know that if it hides It doesn't go away If I get out of bed You'll see me standing all alone Horrified on the stage My little dark age Giddy with delight Seeing what's to come The image of the dead Dead ends in my mind Policemen swear to God Love's seeping from the guns I know my friends and I Would probably turn and run If you get out of bed Come find us heading for the bridge Bring a stone All the rage My little dark age I grieve in stereo The stereo sounds strange I know that if you hide It doesn't go away If you get out of bed And find me standing all alone Open-eyed Burn the page My little dark age (Little dark age, little dark age) (Little dark age, little dark age) (Little dark age, little dark age) All alone Open-eyed Burn the page My little dark age Cmon I know you want to sing

[@barknburcu5766]

we dont want that cringy lyrics which doesnt fit with the song. I dont know why you copied and pasted it on the comments but the title says instrumental and thats why we are here

[@mandalorianjed8320]

@@barknburcu5766 the lyrics Describe the song you Idiot, that’s what makes the song Better as well.

[@lmkiddspence5822]

@@frodo1022 it’s ok bro I liked the lyrics even do I don’t do karaoke🐲 real G shit nigga

[@zui8op01]

wow

[@bbwoodcraftandengineering6311]

to the top!

[@justsomeonenyet3573]

I feel like this song sounds like its 80s at 3:34

[@dark_legacy2017]

Probably cause 80s toms lol

[@ws6652]

Dude, you should check out the slowed&reverb version of this song. It sounds very 80's with a grungy vibe, kinda reminds me of Joy Division too

[@herpderpy9445]

It's synth pop/synthwave. A.k.a the genre that was called 'New Wave' in the '80s.

[@k.vladyy]

I like this part so much that I did a looped version with only this part. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIrPgGSroK2MqNUsi=mBzo9KI470mz6zOl

[@DarkJenko]

@@herpderpy9445technically synthwave is a 2010s music genre, while being based on the 80s, it’s fairly different from what was made at this time It is even more visible when some artists take inspiration from video games music, Japanese music and others stuff which gives a different result All of that just to say that synthwave isn’t New Wave

[@RealSekiroGamerz]

"Forgiving who you are for what you stand to gain Just know that if you hide it doesn't go away"

[@fanboyroses3206]

:)

[@SixtyEmeralds]

I sing this to my headmate, trying not to cry every single time I sing it. It's... too on the nose for me.

[@RealSekiroGamerz]

@@SixtyEmeralds yes

[@yennefer440]

I love this line so much

[@RealSekiroGamerz]

@@yennefer440 yes

[@bananathebread4678]

The entrance on 3:57 is so good.

[@norseca542]

extremely well done, hearing all those layers so clear is so satisfying

[@Andf-kc4xx]

this is so sick, this is one of my favorite MGMT songs

[@arcani695]

Impressive, I liked this even more than the original. While the original is excellent, this version y so beautifull clear defined layers it is just perfect

[@ReverbMachine]

Glad you like it!

[@vaporhoodexp8857]

i love the 3:32 part

[@Yourmomgay920]

Ngl the ending feels like a descent into madness and I’m here for it.

[@1michael697]

god this is such an awesome song. great job!

[@ReverbMachine]

thanks!

[@noahcraven]

i’m so glad this song gets the love and praise it deserves, MGMT are honestly the greatest band of the 2010s and onwards for me. Can’t wait to see what they do next.

[@kenivargas1152]

Highly enjoyed this instrumental and this channel in general! I think the keys are especially muted on the original track so this remake made me appreciate the song a lot more.

[@arcani695]

Yeah, the keys are the "key" to this track's success. (Yes, I am a 1000iq humorist)

[@drew9121]

This is really impressive

[@ReverbMachine]

Thanks!

[@tealnoise]

Sounds like it could be used in a game or something, great instrumental. 👌

[@impetugyeoficial2615]

If you watch videos on TikTok on how this song is adapted to movies.. edit makers have such great results

[@gustavo_berkman]

i love synth so much

[@starstuff7605]

I know it's cliché, but I'm glad you're always improving fr

[@zk2741]

I'm not gonna lie, this is actually better than the original. Less chaotic + Louder and more noticeable synth

[@nicoyg3759]

Never disappointed when you post a new video ! Always awesome jobs

[@NeciaGamez]

This is DOPE! I love a good instrumental and this is spot on!!!!! 🙌🏼 🔥

[@denise4387]

WOW! I wish I could use this thing too. Sounds made by synth drive me crazy. Love this song, also loved this cover!

[@ARP_2600]

A dream come true!!! Wow!!! Absolutely impressive!!! 🤯😳😱

[@TheSnowSerpent]

A fine addition to my collection!

[@ddeafner]

Damn this is sick dude, didn't even know you had a KZbin page. A big fan of your synth packs for the TAL-U-NO-LX, I'm always sticking them into my productions!

[@Hambrix]

This is beautiful! You're amazing :D

[@user-rj8rl4hc5z]

Great track! Amazing video 🎥

[@crodolpho]

SO GREAT thank you! great study material

[@hannahlennertkristiansen4797]

so goooodddd, you're talented

[@wavvy6654]

Breathing in the dark, lying on its side The ruins of the day painted with a scar And the more I straighten out, the less it wants to try The feelings start to rot, one wink at a time Oh oh, forgiving who you are, for what you stand to gain Just know that if you hide, it doesn't go away When you get out of bed, don't end up stranded Horrified with each stone on the stage, my little dark age Picking through the cards, knowing what's nearby The carvings on the face say they find it hard And the engine's failed again, all limits of disguise The humor's not the same, coming from denial Oh oh, I grieve in stereo, the stereo sounds strange I know that if you hide, it doesn't go away If you get out of bed and find me standing all alone Open-eyed, burn the page, my little dark age I grieve in stereo, the stereo sounds strange You know that if it hides, it doesn't go away If I get out of bed, you'll see me standing all alone Horrified on the stage, my little dark age Giddy with delight, seeing what's to come The image of the dead, dead ends in my mind Policemen swear to God, love seeping from their guns I know my friends and I would probably turn and run If you get out of bed, come find us heading for the bridge Bring a stone, all the rage, my little dark age I grieve in stereo, the stereo sounds strange I know that if you hide, it doesn't go away If you get out of bed and find me standing all alone Open-eyed, burn the page, my little dark age (Little dark age, little dark age) (Little dark age, little dark age) (Little dark age, little dark age)

[@milk1fan552]

this is truly a masterpiece!

[@shalinjames2486]

How do you manage to get everything spot on,it's crazy

[@FoxVictorBravo]

Holy cow man this is really impressive. Hats off. Back in 2010 I posted some MGMT instrumental covers for Kids, Flash Delirium, It’s Working and The Youth. I thought I had done a decent job but your mastery of those synths takes it to another dimension. Love your work on Beach House and Daft Punk too!

[@reviewbrah6353]

Seriously thank you so much for all of this! Hope you can make Alien Days

[@raginhomosapien]

Great job was wondering what this sounds like without the vocals. You have done an incredible job. My virgin ears can't tell the differences!

[@TuningFreak23]

Truly spectacular!

[@dj_dwazz]

This sounds so nostalgic.. legit 100%

[@balkancommenterwithseveree7552]

very good, has a feel of nostalgia. it's not 80's material but sure is close

[@craftland]

tão de parabéns ! belíssimo trabalho

[@valeriamaya815]

I loved it! This is awesome 🤩😍😍❤️

[@juanpablofernandezmedina373]

Awesome! Think, i have a Space trip with this material. Congratulations Master!

[@BoundReborn23]

This hits on a different level

[@soundofmai]

This is a great idea and very well done. I love the vocal version, but my favorite electronic music is instrumental, because it places more focus on the sounds. Subscribed.

[@rumis.dollsss.15]

this is so well done

[@user-jo9tz2zz3w]

Wonderful sound!!!😍😍😍

[@alexisonbike3652]

To be honest the pluck bass sounds even sharper than in the original

[@gerard6773]

it sounds better

[@gabrielv.4358]

masterpiece!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mohammadmahmoud7029]

Great work

[@marcelocxrdx]

It sounds pretty good

[@vnimeme]

Underrated brilliant

[@Ablelom1990]

you have a great channel, liked!

[@AndromedaBruv]

Nice man! This also help me with MGMT blocking they're songs on me but not the others

[@CoolingSoda]

I'm on the same boat as you.

[@MarkuzP66]

Another great RemakeVideo!

[@SilverWhiskerss]

The last minute on loop it reminds me of being a scientist working and discovering something incredible but also seriously dangerous…..

[@Fictional_Reality]

i love this remake

[@charliek7896]

GREAT INSTRUMENTAL

[@River.Times3]

This is awesome

[@SixtyEmeralds]

I had every intention to sing a cover of this song, and now I have the perfect backing music for it. :3 Now I can practice! And, maybe what I'll do, is work the MIDI file into an Ocarina Of Time sound font.

[@axeltestori]

Shout out to the guy who (re)did the instrumental as close as he could !!! It's the same track with the same synths, bass and leads and everything. It's just the mix kinda sounds like "nowadays" and little bit dry/cold (especially the drum kit) so it's really like the track have been made 2 years ago. Anyway total respect to the producer who has make me still feel the same feelings as the original

[@lepiloteaveugle7690]

Crazy bro thanks you from France

[@retrosv4527]

This gives me nostalgia from Regular show

[@bullitii]

it eerie when there is no words.... but good job 👏 👌🏽 👍🏽

[@hassaanrauf4349]

this sounds cool

[@tituslover7380]

You do all my favorite songs

[@TheManWhoMadeThe47]

3:34 Best bit in my opinion

[@anintrovert6676]

Ahh the music I missed hearing.

[@sutarorem8297]

well done !!

[@practic4l349]

1:28 I fucking love this part

[@channeldeleted7876]

3:27 best part

[@douglasfreeman3229]

Thought the picture was Fagin's Boys, as I was looking for Furtwangler (a synth instrumental they released years ago) but I liked this as well. Nicely done...Now to continue looking for what I was on here for...

[@gigachad7928]

3:07 My favorite part starts here.

[@MegaRichard56]

Awesome!

[@ReverbMachine]

Thank you, cheers!

[@ShakeITyEA]

can't believe this only has 500k views when it is used for so many montages that have hundreds of millions of views combined

[@gasolineandwine]

How did you achieve the legato glide during the verses at 0:25? I'm struggling to figure out how to achieve that sound when playing this track. Is it merely a mono synth in legato mode? Does it have any portamento?

[@ReverbMachine]

It is indeed just a mono patch with legato, so that notes played overlapping don't retrigger the filter envelope. There's no portamento/glide. It can be tricky to get the legato right when playing it live but easier to do when editing the MIDI tracks in the piano roll.

[@gasolineandwine]

@@ReverbMachine Thank you! I've been able to recreate it quite closely. Just came back from the article on your website. Also, may I suggest that the synth used for the bass in this song is not the Polysix but rather the Mono/Poly? It shows up in the music video, and it seems capable enough to do the job.

[@ReverbMachine]

@@gasolineandwine I have a MonoPoly and they don't have stereo outputs so they can't create wide stereo unison plucks like the one in this song. I think they probably used something more modern!

[@vagnerescobarvnr]

Parabéns.. TOP!!!

This is amazinggggggggggggggggggg!

[@polymorphistYT]

very clean

[@Diya-bt5sl]

THIS. IS. DOPE

[@jboydayz]

makes me feel as the years go by, and everyone currently social media is dead, all videos currently around fade into obscurity and a large history of early 21st century humanity is forgotten, then someone 200 years from now find this video.

[@alonsomesia7385]

this is gold

[@neeyobuild]

it’s perfect

[@yuujitlovelypink13]

This is so perfect!

[@johanmanuelcleto8837]

holy ffffffffffffffffffffff thats dope man

[@becauseiexistlmao]

I like this.

[@randomfolk9545]

This is great to use for a talkbox

[@ReverbMachine]

I should give that a go

[@Camiirr]

this sound is so magnetic

[@StormFigg]

So accurate it triggered memories

[@abhirupmandal995]

I wish I can recreate the sound someday

[@luigirackin]

0:59 2:47 3:34 3:56

[@AndistrophicMADE]

Thanks

[@luigirackin]

No problem

[@SiriGleriston]

Great!

[@emma-iq3qs]

that entrance at 3:57 is crazy

[@omardercula5523]

Respect bro

[@cesarduarte9322]

Que genio sos !

[@Night_Raptor_5991]

Nice!