Stevie Wonder’s REAL Superstition Bass | Minimoog vs Moog IIIc

[@billwolfer4020]

The thing about Superstition that I find remarkable is that Stevie started the track with just drums, and NO click track. He had the whole song in his head, and played all the fills, everything while imagining what he was gonna lay on top of it. I can’t imagine doing that-he IS a Wonder!

[@curtisalvin]

He did the same for the song “Creepin” which if you listen to that song is insane as well!

[@Gazdatronik]

Talent is great but nothing beats vision. Luckily, Stevie has both.

[@Avisae]

he is the pocket. the pocket is him

[@AntwhaleNearfar]

Prince recorded his songs in the same manner.

[@localbod]

He is truly a musical genius.

[@billwolfer4020]

BTW, when Stevie plays synth bass, he uses two hands: the left mostly lays on the tonic note, and the right adds the embellishments. It makes all the difference, especially if you try to play Boogie On Reggae Woman. Kind of hard to explain, but just seeing him do it was a revelation. Greetings from Laos!

[@anthonymarinellimusic]

Great insight!

[@postal-boy]

Documentarians like this man are treasures of the human race.

[@BlazinRiver1]

This is way cool. Here I am 66 years old and I never knew how this instrument actually works. Been playing rock since 1971 and I learned something new.

[@bcj842]

Synthesizers are a deep deep pit. Likely more so than even guitars, which is saying something.

[@vanhetgoor]

The more you talk about Stevie Wonder's compositions the more respect I get for his achievements.

[@BrotherLemur]

I'm really excited to hear what you have to share with us, this is such an important recording and song.

[@Andrew-rz7qt]

I feel something good is coming!

[@SamLibman]

This is one of my favorite videos you’ve ever done. I love seeing you interact with this beautiful beast of a synthesizer, and I love the way you teach. Can’t wait for what else you do with that Moog! Peace.

[@axs203]

It's amazing how simple the bassline is at the start. It shows you with bass less is more. That moog sounds so funky and rubbery!

[@EricAndre615]

I love synthesizers. They're just the best.

[@Benutzer101]

Ehrlich. Ihren Kanal jetzt auf KZbin erleben zu können ist ein großes Geschenk. Dankeschön!

[@ChuckWasHere]

PLEASE do a breakdown of Stevie's synth bass part in Ordinary Pain at 2:40. It's the single funkiest bassline every composed.

[@zeozeozevo]

I should watch more of these. Brightens my day instantly.

[@汗をかいたアヒル]

Awesome tutorial - very clear logical explanations Sensei Marinelli

[@joelfriedman8622]

Yes! More Stevie patches! His sounds were the biggest influence on my synth playing by far.

[@anthonymarinellimusic]

We can emulate it, but Stevie created it! So magically…

[@tommayo3212]

diabolical genius!! I will be playing this song all week...

[@BullyMaguire4ever]

I was lucky enough to meet Malcolm Cecil a few years back. Such a cool and gracious sonic wizard he was.

[@stevepeterson5943]

(drummer here) I jammed with some real hip cats (decades ago), out of my league, but they got me there, and we played together lots. We did "Whats Goin On" Marvin Gaye, and on break the keyboard player stops me in the bathroom, says, "youre doing great. When we do that tune again play this on the drums" , and he hums out the beat. Its the same beat as the Superstition intro, great groove thanks Terry! : )

[@PatternRecognitionMusic]

When the Behringer modules were announced a few years back, I was pretty geeked to see it, having gotten hooked on Klaus Schulze & Pete Namlook's Dark Side Of The Moog series. I don't have physical space even for a scaled down Moog modular right now, but how cool is it that something like this is attainable for the average Joe these days? Of course, as you point out, the synthesis principles apply across the board and there are always solid takeaways from your videos regardless of what gear we're running at home. As always, thanks for that, Anthony! I'd love to see more of those iconic Moog sounds broken down, maybe some Keith Emerson stuff, or the aforementioned Klaus Schulze.

[@mnthstc]

what an absolutely amazing walk through and video. You're an absolute National Hero. The Mini is nice but it is different!

[@jeffoff7795]

This is great explanation of the fundamentals. I've got a Moog Sub 37 and a couple of other synths and I recently started really digging in to sound creation. So much so that I finally read the manuals. When I used to watch synth reviews and tutorials it was like they were in another language. This made perfect sense.

[@aleksamrkela831]

On a short about "Superstition", I said yesterday that it would be amazing if Rick Beato had an interview with you. And now I see this video! This video was all sorts of fun: the Moog Modular is a work of art, and your incredible aptitude with it is something us younger musicians should cultivate also!

[@Gabrielle4870]

Still would love to see the interview!

[@ewwitsantonio]

Truly one of my favorite songs, bass lines, and bass patches out there. Such a joy to see this video!!! Thank you again for the wonderful work on these videos!! Is the Driver hooked up to the Osc modules in the back? I was surprised to not see a patch cable for the pulse width

[@tp63us]

Thanks so much. I understood what is happening from how you said and showed it. This is great info for making sounds in any synth.

[@douglaslawrence6580]

Holy moly this was an amazing video. Thank you, you genius 🙏🏼

[@fewunderstandthis7355]

Love this. It would be great to have a follow up to show how you replicate these sounds on one or more modern synths

[@MacLuz]

How Anthony loves the waveforms and explains it in every detail! In his videos he speaks directly to me.

[@chazinko]

Anthony, this was incredible. Thank you!

[@Anders01]

Nice sound! I hadn't even heard of Moog IIIc, only of Moog 55.

[@compu85]

Thanks for the walk though on the setup. I've had a cursory understanding of the Moog, but now I know a lot more! The keyboard control voltage is brilliant!

[@ricbm]

Haven't watched the video yet. Two days ago I got curious about what a Clavinet was. That led me to watch how the Superstition intro was made and how difficult it ts to recreate. It's like a personalized algorithm for me 😂

[@piggycity]

I really enjoy watching your videos, so much knowledge and historical clarification. It helps celebrate and at times end myths to historically important music.

[@mikebozik]

I've always had a general knowledge of how these synths worked, but never took the deep dive. Thank you so much for going into more detail about moving the signal through the chain. It is logical, but there is a lot of internal routing you have to keep in the front of your head. It gives me a whole new appreciation for guys like you and Steve Porcaro etc. It definitely takes a different type of brain. I can't even imagine how you OG's got going programming this stuff, deciphering manuals and endless hours of experimenting. Mind-blowing! 😊

[@achtagon]

As always, Anthony and the experts who were in the room delivering top top shelf content. Unbelievable to have the veil lifted on the classics of sound design and performance of the hits we grew up with.

[@ModePhaser]

Thank you for taking the time to explain these concepts.

[@Lost68er_SYNTH_PUNK]

I heard this song as a child, and I found it, well, not particularly interesting (I think I was 6 years old). Then I heard it sometime in the 80s, when I was already making music myself - and I totally freaked out! The thing has a groove that gets more and more awesome when the horns come in at the back, just great! I only realized then that it was a Stevie Wonder song that I (born in '68) had heard in the 80s with "I just called o say I love you" and thought it was a "cuddly singer". And then I learned that he had experimented with synthesizers very early on. A really interesting guy....

[@stevepeterson5943]

Class of '86 baby!!

[@SoWhat.BigDeal.]

Stevie is a bona fide genius. Check out those 3-4 albums they refer to, from the early '70s, to see what he was doing with the early synths. An endless stream of great and often beautiful songs. He can play every instrument, he has a fantastic singing voice...Stevie Wonder is my choice for "greatest musician", the very subjective fictional title that's fun to talk about. What a fascinating video, really well done. Makes me want to listen to a bunch of Stevie! Talking Book Innervisions Songs in the Key of Life Fulfillingness First Finale

[@MichaelScottGordon]

Anthony & The Crew! Another wonderful demonstration. I knew nothing about synths until I started watching your channel. I still didn't know much but I know i love, love, love watching how the sounds are created and I'm falling in love with synthesizers. Thanks again for sharing your wealth of knowledge. I continue to be blown away by every video.

[@baddriddimworkshop]

next time why not do tha bernie worrel part on flashlights, that's a nice one...

[@djloopbeatzz]

@@baddriddimworkshop any thing from Bernie Worrel is Nice 👍🏾

[@emielhoekstra]

yeah! bring it on!

[@KyuminShimMusic]

This is awesome. Thanks Anthony. KZbin is worth it because creators like you! Enjoy watching everything you put. Hope to watch and listen more 😊

[@dfreeman120]

Brilliant episode Anthony, going to try applying this concept today with whatever Moog sample we end up using. Thx

[@anthonysaunders9786]

Amazing work as always! Thank you.

[@billwolfer4020]

Nicely done, Anthony! I especially liked your explanation of the signal path at the end. The beauty of subtractive synthesis is that once you learn those basics, you can get around on practically any synth. I first learned it from the excellent owners manual that came with my Minimoog that I bought in 1972.

[@garysmith8455]

Very good to see this. Shows this is also possible on a Voyager with it's flexible features. No intention to highjack your comment section, but I thought I would share a little story. I could NEVER afford the Mini back in 1976, even when it was on sale. Ended up with a brand new Korg Maxi Korg as an alternative in that year. Fast forward to 2005, I was able to order a 50th anniversary edition Voyager. Black ash finish with blue panel. This one is one of 100 that were personally signed by Robert himself and of the last 25 units with his 'silver' penned signature. When I visited the Moog factory (old mill building), word got around the floor that I had a hand signed anniversary edition. While visiting the department where a worker was applying the illuminated panels to the Voyagers, she leaned down and whispered 'You are one of the lucky ones'. I never forgot that and it is still in my keyboard studio today. Thanks again for the bass patch breakdown. 👍

[@tomtebby7408]

Fab as always. So cool you recreated the bass sound on the Mini. Look forward to more videos.

[@younken24films]

Thank you for doing this. I'm a guitar player but I love Stevie Wonder and the sounds he got. So glad someone is documenting this.

[@ap7498]

Thank you for sharing and teaching!

[@cyberoptic5757]

Thank you, very much. ADSR, I understood. Now PTDV is making some sense

[@shagtracks]

This was awesome!! Thank you to you and crew for all these amazing vids!!🙌🏼🎶✨

[@maxdiamond55]

Thanks Anthony, another great one. may push the button on a german copy until my finances allow a moog original.

[@olivehillstudios]

This is so freakin awesome! What an awesome up close look at the Big Daddy Moog!

[@saveriolipari7143]

Awesome. Tank you Anthony 4 this beautiful content on YT.

[@funkymaximus]

What an amazing song, and very cool hardware. Nice video, thank you!

[@mrtravoiceburges]

Great tutorial Anthony Wow!!! OK! The mini-Moog just didn't have tha same square, and other characteristics as the Moog lllc. I wonder if I could get closer withe the Arp 2600.

[@jeffjfindley4802]

Over the past six months or so you have become one of my favorite humans.

[@Pepijn_a.k.a._Akikaze]

Videos like this are treasures. I still find it amazing how expressive an early Moog bass can be, given the few amount of controls. Maybe the Moog Matriarch and Muse can approximate the modular Moog's saturation better, but I guess the differences are subtle.

[@macsarcule]

Oh man, that opening, you had me grinning ear to ear! 😃 While there’s no mini moog on the Stevie tracks, I’d still love to see your take on a way to do those sounds on a mini. You clearly have an idea about what it would be like and we’d love to learn from you! Update: oh duh! I just needed to wait! So cool! 😃 Thanks Anthony! ✌️😌✨

[@JohanSegeborn]

Thanks! Very interesting video and great playing!

[@RJasonKlein]

I love this channel and the incredible insight you provide. Thank you!

[@MERLIMARTISTICPRODUTIONS]

tony, always a great synth post mr synth

[@bmuhamad]

I have always loved the Moog sound. From Bernie Worrell to Sun Ra, & Dick Hyman.....Thanks.

[@steverushforth7009]

The thing I find fascinating about the analog synths is they were meant to imitate other instruments and end up making their own distinctive sounds, moog bass is one of the best examples. Brilliant video.

[@danielberiain5580]

Menudo descubrimiento. Claro, así que da esa sensación de que "hay más de lo que parece"...

[@42BassMaster42]

What a cool human. I love this channel.

[@carlosmodegahan4455]

I would like to see you review and jam on the Moog Muse and hear your thoughts on it!!!

[@hellorambo]

agreed, I would love to hear a professional who's been deep in it for decades' take on some modern gear, since there's so much new stuff out there. I love vintage sounds, but only really have access to modern gear. It'd be great to have an opinion from someone who's seen so many machines come and go.

[@delscoville]

Following this I was able to get quite close with my Pro 3 SE.

[@stolatbao]

Thank you, really amazing to watch these sounds being made, not as complicated as you would think but completely right. Bassist gone rogue, toying with adding another synth to the collection, might even sell a Bass.

[@pendulumdistinction2494]

Great video and presentation of this incredible instrument. Now would be a good time to share Mark Barton's outstanding MRB VM900 and Miniverse emulations. The same man who sold the Moog IIIc to you. Everyone doesn't have a Minimoog or let alone the IIIc though it's a great alternative with the possibilities beyond possibilities. Great work Anthony. You're appreciated.

[@wirenoises]

Another great video and lesson. Built out a reasonable approximation using the Mark Barton Voltage Modular VM900 modules. I've had them for a while and this inspired me to start working with them. Appreciate the Mini Moog walk-through, too. Thanks!

[@ozhalljr]

It's great that you've captured this bit of oral history from the Tonto twins while they are still here to tell the tale.

[@moogfooger]

You have finally utilized the IIIC, What a wonderul machine. Thanks so much for the breakdown Cheers

[@ctlfishdangerzone7633]

The video cut to the knob twist is so ace!!!!❤

[@hdsubstance1]

Great one! Will try on my system 55

[@doubleohdutch2108]

Great video. Odd that it took me so long to discover this channel, being a synth freak as I am and being "Superstition" one of my favourite songs (from the year I was born, no less). They don't make music like this anymore.

[@Gazdatronik]

Now I see why Korg loved putting that 2 axis joystick on everything. Pitch and modwheels are fine, but that joystick is just so intuitive and infinitely better.

[@scottdrake5159]

Wow. This video is stunning.

[@Auldhelm]

Great video!

[@christoroppolo8742]

It’s in such excellent condition for a big giant Moog mongo like!👍👽✌️

[@hellorambo]

Anthony, this channel is an absolute boon to music history brother. Keep up the great work. P.S. Break out that oB-X and play some Rush!

[@colinrussell2017]

Never seen so much Moog in one shot before!

[@dgetzin]

This dork is AWESOME.

[@MSynth-e1m]

Thanks for this teaching Anthony 👌

[@davidsharp3110]

Sweet! I hope you do a video on all the modules of the MaxiMoog. Thanks

[@anthonymarinellimusic]

Keep an eye out for videos coming next week! I think you’ll like what coming

[@davidsharp3110]

@@anthonymarinellimusic Can't wait!

[@rosalindwebb7729]

Wow that’s amazing ❤

[@balcomoz]

Shows Stevie's genius to operate all those knobs

[@Jay.Ramone]

This is great. Loving the insight. Thanks :) "I made a conscious decision, because of Stevie Wonder, to not be superstitious." - Matt Goss

[@3vrgalois]

6:24 "More boom on the bottom." That should have been the video title. Jokes aside, another great video. Very instructive.

[@MrTravisAl]

I love what you do!!! Subscribed and bell on for notification of all upload varieties! ..It’s odd that I didn’t have subscription active yet because I share your videos all the time. I’m glad you said the reminder. ☺️🤟. I’m forwarding this to my cousin for him to subscribe as well.

[@keiththomas111]

Stevie protect that man at all cost 🎤🎧🎹💪

[@wickedcurve1975]

Incredible. Thank you! 🐶💓🐶🙌🙌

[@javiercojoba]

Easier on the Mini (and my Subsequent 37) without (figuring out) any patch cables! 👍

[@aseomg]

The big Moog sounds like a bass guitar, the mini sounds like a synth. Cool breakdown of the sound.

[@silver7211]

🤦‍♂️

[@computron808]

That was sick ! You have such a wealth of knowledge ! I make different kinda music ,but the inspiration,tips n tricks. I know it’s not the same,but the behringer model D sounds close. If anyone could hear a difference,most likely it would be u. But either way. I always learn something watching and listening to u !!! So thank u and keep up the good work ! Everytime I watch u. I have to go turn on a analog synth !!!

[@morph-the-cat]

Remember to subscribe, people! I watched Anthony's videos for weeks before realising I wasn't subbed....

[@anthonymarinellimusic]

Thank you, thank you for spreading the word!

[@mathumphreys]

Poor Anthony is still coming to terms with no Mini Moog on the album.😅

[@mipmipmipmipmip-v5x]

"And during lunch breaks, any mini moog?"

[@GiorgioBertuccelli]

LOVE.the bass sound that got me in to music..

[@jamesmorss9940]

pure gold, such a diamond!

[@jeffwoeber9590]

Love these, Keep 'em coming :)

[@RobertChristian-lk9iw]

Hi Anthony. Could you school us on the bass sound and technique on Stevie’s song Maybe Your Baby? That would be fantastic!

[@murat_buyuk]

I will take my time until I have to dough for the Maxi Moog 😅 Thanks for the instructions. Very well expressed for newbies in modular synth users. Maybe you should add a text box for the key tracking, since it seems to be attenuVERTING, not just attenuating. When you went fully CCW the high notes were muffled and the low notes still had the envelope going.

[@downnorthmusic]

so when was the arp 2600 used

[@Clupea101]

Great stuff, as always