Smalltown Boy - Bronski Beat (cover by Munatix), On Yamaha DX7, Sequential Circuits Pro-One

Bronski Beat's "Smalltown Boy" is more than just a synthpop anthem - it's a powerful message wrapped in catchy, infectious melodies. That's why we had to do our own cover. Just a little more than a month ago, Bronski Beat celebrated the 40th anniversary of the song. For the synth heads among us; There is no other song that makes a LinnDrum snare smash harder in the mix. Figuring out the song showed us what the impact of a gated reverb on a snare drum can do. And Ricky got to practice his falsetto voice once more. We learned something! Check it out and let us know what you think!
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[@danielthommen8243]

the dude on the synths must have like 3 brains in his skull or so, to play different accords, melodies and rhythms with like 3 synthesizers all at ones is beyond... Very well done!

[@Munatix]

Just a medium IQ 😂. Thank you 🔥❤️😎🙏

[@jasecox3912]

Better than the original

[@heli-crewhgs5285]

Without the misuse of the word ‘like,’ would you be able to write?

[@wednesdayaddams396]

I'm not musically smart so I didn't notice that till you mentioned it...amazing 🎉

[@LouisTorres-ut4ks]

Guaranteed this guy is not using auto tune ❤

[@daveluck5717]

For sure !

[@marceumere]

Do you Really believe that? along through all the song, definitely you can hear that all the track is edited, and those vocals are been processed too. All that you hear on YT and all the others platforms have been manipuleted on audio edition software.The lead vocal sounds Hard compressed and OBVIOUSLY a soft amount of Pitch correction app

[@LouisTorres-ut4ks]

@@marceumere thank you for your insight

[@daveluck5717]

@@marceumere Technically enhanced ,,however you want to describe it. Studio sound Apps and old fashioned mixing can do wonders for the imagination. The voice was a bit baby wailing tho.

[@KirillFrolov77]

He manages to sing off key even with that. :-)) But hey, a good rendition, isn't it?

[@Tim.MusicWorldWide]

Awesome job. Put me back on the dance floor 40 years ago like it was yesterday.

[@Munatix]

Thank you!

[@Stingkevlar]

Me too...just fantastic tune and totally brilliant cover.

[@middle-agedclimber]

This must have been epic back in the day. I'm a bit too young to have this experience :(

[@HollowPlanet]

Trust it was epic. The 1st time I I heard this, I played it 5hours during the night and so on the day after🙂

[@suemcdermott231]

Absolutely brilliant guys!!❤️❤️

[@Orion3741]

This cover version does justice to this 1980's hit.

[@ramonsequoia8586]

The most beautiful and sad song ever written. You do it more than justice. Ricky's voice is just incredible and the arrangement is just superb.

[@Munatix]

Thanks for your nice feedback 🔥❤️😎🙏

[@DX5]

Sounds, performance and vocals (the hardest part to cover) are perfect. Congrats!!!

[@Munatix]

Thank you Jose!!!

[@Jamestyros4]

Absolutely superb. What a voice! Outstanding performance on all the keyboards. 🙌

[@Munatix]

Thank you!

[@dupeyrier]

WHAT A MASTERPIECE!!!!!!!!!!!!!......SO MUCH BETEER THAN THE ORIGINAL VERSION ON BOTH SIDES .....MUSIC THAT TAKES FLIGHT AND A POINTED SHARP VOICE LIKE A SRIEK.....CAN'T HELP LISTENING TO IT EVERY DAY AND SEVERAL TIMES.....I PARTICULARY APPLAUDE THE SINGER

[@Munatix]

Thanks for your nice feedback!

[@edgardvera3132]

Well, the original is fantastic and the real masterpiece, but having said that, this is a FANTASTIC cover of the song. Love the use of the vintage synths and the voice is spot on. Great job !!!

[@GrahamSmith-cr7ey]

Fabulous

[@SeamusMartin1]

If I didn't know that this was a cover, I never would have guessed. It is so faithful to the original in every respect - the most note-perfect cover version I have ever heard of any song. Bravo.

[@terrykemp1876]

Absolutely note and tone perfect, which begs the question...why? All props to their skills but I may as well just listen to the original. Do they have any originals? Now THAT would interest me more.

[@Munatix]

Hi Seamus, Terry, thank you for the compliments! People stop scrolling when they encounter a cover of a song they are familiar with. We hope this makes people also discover our own original Munatix tracks. They are here on KZbin and also on Spotify, Apple Music... Thanks for listening!

[@VoOneVJ]

Реально ГОРАЗДО ЛУЧШЕ, чем оригинал!!!!!! Однозначно получил больше удовольствия от прослушивания, чем от оригинала!!!!!! Спасибо огромное!!!!

[@Munatix]

Thank you 🔥❤️😎🙏

[@jochenreich683]

Gänsehaut!!!🙏👌✌️🤩❤️🎹🎹🎵🎶💃🕺

[@Munatix]

Thank you!

[@Stingkevlar]

Totally awsome...this does justice to the original version.Well done.

[@oliverandrich7778]

Wonderful! Thanks for this wonderful authentic cover version. I love how you gave your own twist without turning the song upside down like many other cover version. Brilliant.

[@Munatix]

Thank you!

[@gregorycarll]

Excellent!! Haven't seen such great keyboard work since Michael Quattro

[@AttilaSVK]

This is far the best cover of the song I've ever heard, and most likely I'll won't hear any better in the future as well.

[@Munatix]

Thanks for the nice comment 🔥❤️😎🙏

[@Siliconpixel]

Fabulous - you guys are very talented. Only just discovered you via a Facebook reel and now finding out more. Love your music!

[@Munatix]

Thank you!

[@Musicalmant.]

*je suis bluffé par la reprise Magnifique de Bronski Beat* 😲😲❤❤

[@Munatix]

Thank you!

[@agentjohnnyred6945]

Weird this song has been playing in a bank commercial and I couldn’t figure out what it was. And now you guys are playing it now. Very quantum and important track

[@Munatix]

Yes, entanglement can be strong 🤪😉

[@JavierGuzman13]

What bank was it?

[@soniachochois3517]

😂​@@JavierGuzman13

[@CrownTO]

I think it was TD Bank ​@JavierGuzman13

[@JavierGuzman13]

@@CrownTO thank you

[@CentaurusRelax314]

It’s giving me chills. Fantastic. I loved this song since day one, with fond memories of it in college in the late 80s. Breathtaking in its original form, and this is a spectacular tribute. Well done. // My god, the music in the 80s was just the best. Originality, power in simplicity…. Heartfelt stuff. Made by people who were really feeling things. As opposed to the current era, where ‘music’ is made by one guy on a laptop, drawing bars in a DAW, never even touching a musical instrument….

[@trovao1da2alvorada]

"How many keyboards do you need guys?" "Yes"

[@Nynja123TRT]

You wouldn't get it; it's a keyboardist thing 😌

[@Munatix]

@@Nynja123TRT 😂👍

[@rodrigoferreiradecarvalho1436]

😂

[@sneakypress]

You can comment , when YOU can play more than one keyboard at a time . 🍍🍍🍍

[@SnarkyBear69]

wow. you hit the high notes like Jimmy when he performed it live. Spot on. Can’t believe it was that long ago.

[@Munatix]

Thank you 🔥❤️😎🙏

[@roadsixsix66]

OH my Gosh it's so close or even better than the original release. Thanks Josh and Ricky for your work !!! your are the new "Belgium's got talent" that's sure

[@Munatix]

Thanks for your nice comment Christophe!

[@ivanenkovictor]

Парни - вы красавчики! Молодцы! Отличная работа и великолепное исполнение этой песни! 👍

[@Munatix]

Thank you 🔥❤️😎🙏

[@leftover9383]

Чуваки фанаты синтезаторов.. Вещь классная, исполнение классное! Респект, уважуха!(хрен какой переводчик это все переведет)

[@Munatix]

Thank you!

[@ivanenkovictor]

Зашибись замутили вещь! Переводчик справится с переводом и поймут ли они смысл написанного? 😂

[@bibonaut]

Like a private concert with the aged original - good job boys!

[@vincilian8384]

Mon dieu que c’est grave excellent !!! C’est absolument génial !

[@Munatix]

Thank you 🔥❤️😎🙏

[@barbaraallen9000]

Wonderful song - used to dance to this back in the 80 's in NYC - brings back a lot of memories ♥️

[@Munatix]

Thank you!

[@serzh.skv.4508]

Это просто оболденно,не хуже оригинала,ноги так и просятся танцевать.🤩👍

[@LouisTorres-ut4ks]

Awesome love The Linn Drum classic ❤

[@Munatix]

Thank you!

[@mikjon67]

100% best cover i have ever heard

[@marzenaszawara2539]

Jimmy powinien tego posluchac to jest genialne wykonanie az ciary przeszły ❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥

[@Munatix]

Thank you!

[@OHantzsche]

sowas so gut nachgespielt begeistert mich richtig doll. Klasse Jungs

[@Munatix]

Thank you!

[@joecandy6490]

Wow… i was so pleasantly surprised at the singers voice, amazing!

[@adolfosolano1470]

Excellent version! Excellent voice!

[@Munatix]

Thank you 🔥❤️😎🙏

[@MONKMIKE]

Damn Guy's.. Excellent sound on key's n great range on singin !! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Munatix]

Thank you 🔥❤️😎🙏

[@jonasbrinkworse5436]

What a masterful performance and banger setup. Everything is so close to the original, it's an homage!

[@Munatix]

Thank you 🔥❤️😎🙏

[@TheJitom]

Geniální COVER song a tu místnost bych chtěl mít doma 😄🙏❤️

[@Munatix]

Thank you 🔥❤️😎🙏

[@pierrebergoin39]

Fabulous cover! I discover this band on FB.

[@Munatix]

Thank you Pierre!

[@MetisReal]

This is best cover ive ever heard, god job.

[@Munatix]

Thank you!

[@piotrpaw2196]

Super wykonanie a vocal perfekt😊

[@Munatix]

Thank you 🔥❤️😎🙏

[@paolosantoemma8072]

Complimenti! rivisitata (poco) ma uguale! Good Work!

[@Munatix]

Thank you 🔥❤️😎🙏

[@radiopanterfmitapetiningar5097]

Nós tocamos muito Munatix aqui na nossa rádio no 🇧🇷🎹😍🤗

[@Munatix]

We love Radio Panter FM ❤!

[@faridperez]

Muy bien muchachos! Excelente lo hicieron!

[@Munatix]

Thank you!

[@Plaguedoctor-mv2jj]

Bloody awesome

[@user-kc8wc1uy7f]

Fantastic Cover great Jimmie somervile voice cover

[@Munatix]

Thank you!

[@antoniofranciscodossantosj9887]

VIVA os anos 90 😂 😂🙌 saudades 😍

[@giuseppebruscu3031]

Spettacolare.❤

[@Munatix]

Thank you!

[@johncarr329]

Brilliant cover, brings back memories.

[@Munatix]

Thank you!

[@ashfaq1999]

Brilliant 👌

[@Munatix]

Thank you 🔥❤️😎🙏

[@ashfaq1999]

@@Munatix You’re Welcome 👍

[@David-fg9fj]

Good job I love how the keyboardist kept it all on point ☝️😎!

[@hai.1820]

What a classic...another recommendation: Love is a shield

[@Munatix]

Thanks for the tip! Great song!

[@victorp4957]

Un lujo fantástico 🇺🇾🇺🇾

[@Munatix]

Thank you!

[@obieknol5275]

Sjeempie, dit is niet verkeerd, sterker nog, dit is eigenlijk wel heel erg goed gedaan…klasse

[@Munatix]

Dank je 🔥❤️😎🙏

[@jackiesmithkrupp7950]

Key board was awesome

[@Munatix]

Thank you 🔥❤️😎🙏

[@user-ji3kd5vn5u]

Fantastic! Great Cover!

[@Munatix]

Thank you!

[@SergioLopez-rf9gg]

Espectacular 👌🏻

[@Munatix]

Thanks for the compliment!

[@sergiomolina3159]

Excelente cover a la altura de semejante clasico. Maravilloso.

[@Munatix]

Thank you 🔥❤️😎🙏

[@schdaude]

Outstanding! Tears in my eyes!

[@Humergaboo]

Oh how wonderful this is! Well done Mates! Seriously

[@djwackoschroeder]

DAMN, This is great! Great vocals too, but i as a retired DJ, i do admire the gent on the keyboards/instruments, his mind must be going 100 miles per hour. It's so obvious that, he has a great talent and passion for music, kudos sir. DJ WACK "O"

[@MidnightinSavannah]

Damn, y'all are killing it. The guy on the synths is awesome.

[@Munatix]

Thank you 🔥❤️😎🙏

[@MyStefan72]

Very good! You keep the feeling of this song.

[@Munatix]

Thank you!

[@tonystormcloud8937]

Man that was nice.

[@Munatix]

Thank you 🔥❤️😎🙏

[@sebseb4790]

Woooooo very great job , awesome voice ! Hi from France

[@Munatix]

Thank you 🔥❤️😎🙏

[@Fafa-cb2ge]

Ma ra vi llo so 👍 Demasiado Bien

[@Munatix]

Thank you 🔥❤️😎🙏

[@soniachochois3517]

Real sound ❤ memories of London...merci 🙏

[@Munatix]

Thank you!

[@David-fg9fj]

Good job ! I love how the keyboardist kept it aii on point!😎

[@eurodavide1964]

Very very very good. Fantastic performance. Congratulations.

[@Munatix]

Thank you 🔥❤️😎🙏

[@danielcondins5812]

Great cover!! Love it!

[@Munatix]

Thank you 🔥❤️😎🙏

[@EdGomes-yh7cj]

Super, super ❤❤❤❤

[@guillermoganduglia6413]

Fabuloso. Desde Argentina. Nuevo suscriptor y like.

[@Munatix]

Thank you!

[@emergencynews3242]

Surreal

[@Munatix]

Thank you!

[@williammelo9134]

Fantastic ❤

[@Munatix]

Thank you!

[@christiaantinga]

Brilliant!!! ♥

[@Munatix]

Thank you 🔥❤️😎🙏

[@LivThePilot]

brutal 🧡

[@Munatix]

Thank you!

[@SynthpoploverbyJohnOrie]

And again they have pulled it off with yet another great cover.

[@Munatix]

Thank you John!!!

[@Lynx196.9]

This is!!!!

[@Munatix]

🙏

[@oscarnieto8635]

2024 and this song still around wow awesome jimmy ..great job guys

[@rodrigoferreiradecarvalho1436]

Great!!!!! Congrats !!!!!! 🇧🇷

[@Munatix]

Thank you 🔥❤️😎🙏

[@anders6705]

Outstanding!!!! 🙂👍❤️❤️🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 Just love to see Your equipment! Takes me back….

[@Munatix]

Thank you 🔥❤️😎🙏

[@DiasBrianFreitas]

Whata amazing work! Congratulations and cheers from Brazil!!! 🇧🇷

[@Munatix]

Thank you!

[@revivalsynth1361]

BRAVO!!!!!!!

[@Munatix]

Thank you!

[@RichardDenRooyen1973]

ow... enne, leuke synth collection daar 🤤🤤

[@Munatix]

20 jaar over gedaan 😎

[@ni.co.7599]

🫶🏻🥹 da sempre un emozione indescrivibile ❤️

[@BrianTurboT]

Excellent version of this classic song ... well done guys 🥰

[@Munatix]

Thank you!

[@user-qq4wi9ce7e]

You made me feel this song in my soul, you are both very talented!

[@Munatix]

Thank you 🔥❤️😎🙏

[@montecristo494]

Mú..... Bien chavales👍

[@lancelessard2491]

Well done!

[@Munatix]

Thank you 🔥❤️😎🙏

[@guillermorecinos6204]

Excelente !!! Brillante !!!! Felicitaciones !!!

[@Munatix]

Thank you 🔥❤️😎🙏

[@bohemiamode]

Absolutely awesome cover guys. Love it !. Studio looks to die for too ❤

[@Munatix]

Thank you 🔥❤️😎🙏

[@djgilevans]

A great keyboard player and a great singer. I know how hard is singing in falsetto. Amazing work. 👏👏

[@Munatix]

Thank you!

[@Riccardo-s9z]

Fantastic!! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@Munatix]

Thank you Riccardo!!!

[@azeeproject]

AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Munatix]

Thank you 🔥❤️😎🙏

[@allanfada9830]

Out-fecking-standing!!! Class cover guys 👍👍👍💯

[@Munatix]

Thank you 🔥❤️😎🙏

[@giampierocheli6674]

Marvellous ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Munatix]

Thank you!

[@prophetate]

You absolutely aced it ❤️😊

[@Munatix]

Thank you 🔥❤️😎🙏

[@synthfluencer]

Wow! I'm baffled. What a stunning performance! Fantastic work!

[@Munatix]

Thanks for your comment synthfluencer!!!

[@derio4d]

Hermoso Cover, muy bien ejecutado en Synths y vocales bravooo !

[@Munatix]

Thank you!

[@gregsandifer2398]

Absolutely awsome !

[@Munatix]

Thank you!

[@AriannaAyers]

Impressive! ❤

[@Munatix]

Thank you Arianna!

[@joemartins-g3s]

Very good ❤

[@Munatix]

Thank you 🔥❤️😎🙏