Vangelis approach...

"approach" referring to Vangelis method of recording/composing/performing. First section is based on the track "horizon" , the second section is my own little comp. inspired by the first part. I read somewhere that Vangelis would improvise and record different pieces of music at nemo , then "stitch" them together in the recording process, knowing exactly what he wanted to achieve as the end result. He really is the master at it. Here I played live as much as possible, then added some extra little phrases after on a multitrack. A much more enjoyable way of making music than fiddling with a computer:) Remember Vangelis did not have midi when he recorded some of his most beautiful pieces of music. I hope this inspires anyone thinking of starting music production

[@AlanPurpleOwls]

Vangelis lovers everywhere will come here and love this. Well done friend.

[@simeonsokerov1988]

I've never seen a man getting that close to the Vangelis magic. You have found that feeling of tempo and sound. Great!

[@mikeheap7978]

Fantastic music. A real pleasure to listen to this after many years.

[@tomvanthienen3716]

As a big fan of Vangelis this I must say is verry well done !!!

[@jamesweed8510]

Ooh wow more , what a nice find , i was just sitting here chilling went to browse and here this is , great timing

[@retrosound72]

a sound full of stars...I come here and I must hear this. you make your own interpretation of vangelis and I like this more as the original. a masterpiece! cheers marko

[@Sam_Utah]

you really capture the Vangelis vibe. Very inspiring. Wonderful music making. Improvisation at its best. Thanks. Sam

[@francoisdupuis2821]

I just discover your channel... incredible. In fact, you play as the master ! I love. Excuse for my english, and I wish you understand my mind : I really find here the Vangelis universe. Same sounds, same slow and attractive environment. CONGRATULATIONS !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@STROPPYJ]

How did I miss this stuff? My jaw is hitting the bloody ground here. Staggeringly authentic.

[@taichihead42]

You done a man's Job!!!

[@pawelsawicki7003]

Geraldine Geraldine He’s tremendous the way he plays

[@revokdaryl1]

It's too bad she won't live; but, then again, who does?

[@gcoudert]

This has to be one of the most inspiring videos on KZbin. Well done and thanks for sharing!

[@Vincenade]

that´s really really wonderful! you have understood everything about Vangelis: the Sounds, the

[@Mehdi.Ouassou]

The second one is so wonderful, it embraces me with a sweet warmness, something which provides me a place to be placid. Fantastic creation, as perfect as Vangelis ones.

[@Korgator]

wonderful Composition and fanthastic Sound.5*****

[@damihai]

I do not know what to say...., words are useless. I did not thought to see someone else can sing in the Vangelis style, not in our generation. It's simply stunning beauty. Congratulations

[@tripotin007]

Splendid!

[@tripotin007]

Marvelous!!

[@Esteban-mm6qs]

HERMOSO! ME ENCANTA, its too similar than vangelis, and the quality of sounds is wonderfull! Thanks about that!

[@ilfara76]

wonderful, simply wonderful.

[@EquinoxeBruno]

Amazing ! Beautiful !!!

[@gavinator354]

Your music makes my bad days better and my good days great :)

[@SynthMagic]

gorgeous sounds!

[@asatourianR]

absolutely fantastic. loved it!

[@skoulaman]

Ohh..so beautiful...like vangelis you play the synths..great.

[@TAJours]

This is wonderful !

[@bennethos]

as always, inspiring and beatifull

[@Zanthxs]

Simply beautiful ...

[@Ezc.]

Brilliant.

[@Psychlist1972]

Came back to this. Love your playing and sounds here.

[@dirklyssens8936]

Eeuuch??? Astonishing beautiful. Great job. You hit it just right. Bam.

[@keithvickers6183]

That is fabulous. Very nice watching you perform.

[@S0und0racle]

Always a pleasure to listen to and watch your music videos

[@securityrobot]

Reach for the starlight! Fantastic! Superb musicianship paired with great sounds. Thanks for posting this you really did justice to the composition.

[@Mrcruz07]

So beautiful

[@GothicElectric]

Beautiful!

[@Olleoljud]

Beautiful!

[@benread]

Great work - lovely sounds!

[@SharonAFox]

I love Vangelis and it is wonderful to find someone who is so inspired by his work that they would create such lovely pieces. thank you fo rsharing this with us.

[@framax67]

Great sounds and great track !

[@StudioF]

That sounded amaizing mike, very awesome composition and video

[@pawelsawicki7003]

Wonderful and interesting music

[@DATDJ007]

ABSOLUTELY WONDERFULL,AWESOME AND GREEEAT MIK!!!! I love it!!!

[@mpopsy69]

Excellent! Really enjoying listening to your music! Keep on !

[@djsemira1]

Wow, love this!! Thank you for sharing : )

[@DavidALucasComposer]

I love the sound you are getting. Very nice.

[@JohnLRice]

Beautiful! Gret job!

[@christophmeinert2710]

Super !!! Danke fürs spielen.

[@believerornot]

Really good music. You have a great deal of talent. I thoroughly enjoyed this piece and will listen to it many times in the future. Inspiring stuff.

[@samvermeulen7770]

Amazing ❤

[@floris1200]

Very nice performance, I love to listen to your composition!

[@magevers59]

Great piece of music and very nice video Mick !

[@tangfanirl]

Great piece Mik, well done! :-D

[@billyruss]

Excellent in every way :) I've always been a fan of the way Vangelis worked... it feels much more "organic" than being entirely written on a computer.

[@switchpointproductions7927]

This is what music should sound like! Very well done! ;)

[@alcalamusic]

Very cool stuff. It must be a blast to have all that gear. Great job!

[@uscript]

thats how I compose just play here and there and then something just pops up and then you wish you got your video out or something to catch the idea great work you have inspired me to do the same

[@AllchemistHCL]

very good played! respect man!

[@mrrrks39]

once again, I dont think you can understand how amazing you are. Trust me, this is sprectacular

[@elvin211]

Great job dude!

[@nolawest5183]

Beautiful Composition... A One Man Band ~ BUT BETTER! Thank you for sharing!

[@reginaldwilders5068]

Oh wow! Horizon is one of my favorite Vangelis (Jon Anderson) songs. Very nice played!

[@inuit97]

Congratulations, a great honour to Vangelis sounds

[@Stereo-Vybe]

Stunning......

[@fischek]

amazing sounds Mik - you really know how to have fun with your synths :)

[@Stue007]

Superb!

[@stormwolf88]

Wonderfull what else to say just wonderfull

[@AnotherSchmoe]

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing :D

[@oneclickandclosed]

good stuff. Very relaxing.

[@user-vf3ud2ki9f]

OHOOOGREAT SOUNDS !!!!!GREAT SOUNDS !!!!

[@wizardofozbe]

Great performance, very well done my friend! Grtz, Dave

[@simonambient6243]

I just love that end bit ...

[@Vincenade]

the moods.. the feeling Of emptiness.. the bells... the blade runner touch... congrat!

[@Raul_W]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!! BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@KRAFTWERK2K6]

a huuuuuuge inspiration!!! :D

[@bkroz9000]

You are master of atmosphere of Vangelis 5/5

[@Pandale84]

Amazing

[@tbonesixtynine]

Whatever you produce sounds perfect, don't change a winning team !:)

[@davidosolo]

Thumbs up for the live bells!

[@1soulblues]

MICK , YOU ARE WONDERFUL

[@headz51230]

Nice seeing the ESQ1 getting some work. You should be in Hollywood..

[@cutalin]

superb

[@mylittlestudio]

Just.. Woaaaw!

[@CavesAreIrrelevant]

Top notch

[@Blackcastle01]

wow!

[@Polkef]

Brilliantly done! If Vangelis is the king, you must be his crown prince! I love how you fiddle with Vangelis' sound and style, creating something similar, yet different. Thanks for sharing this with us, and keep up the good work. PS Ever thought of publishing some of your work - covers as well as your own compositions...?

[@kwotaltern]

Bravissimo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@danielbouju1688]

"But;you are not Vangelis!!!"you are Fantomasss!!!"

[@Neuronaluniverse]

Good work . Joseph

[@johnfaulkner2360]

Master

[@simonambient6243]

a nice track to learn from creative sounds all round your room grate

[@lucasrodriguez8959]

Muy bueno!

[@Musiquesaecouter]

Vangelis approach, true, yes, but by improvising along you will reach your own style, probably, these old analog sounds fits well, nice chimes! I would love your album, if you have.

[@themetamorph]

Absolutely wonderful performance! I too play in a room of synths and machines,using no MIDi or computer in my music.Its the only way I can do it.

[@Karmaneoeric]

Nice track. It really flows to make music this way instead of programming everything into a computer.

[@saidzraid1379]

NADIE LO SUPERA. FJIÓ UNA PAUTA , CUNPLIÓ MCON SU MISÓN EN LA VIDA... HIZO LA MUSICA VISIBLE...

[@aryanrahimi1]

Great, i wish i had the knowledge

[@koumospecial]

WTF !!!!!!!! MAN YOU ARE GOD!!!! From 6:20 to 7:20 you BLEW MY MIND!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mik300z]

@eXXXXos cheers:) very simple setup- synths go into mixer, the mixer has a long hall reverb which goes straight into ableton as audio . I can never understand fx send/returns , too confusing for me . I never get a clean sound this way, it may sound warm but an engineers nightmare:) When playing or messing about I usually record exactly what i'm hearing at the time with outboard fx, downside is that it is set in stone so to speak.

[@gretagrain]

I check out your videos every so often. I just noticed that we are both using the ESQ for piano. I have an ESQm though and I use my microkorg for a controller. Check out the piano patch in Transoniq Hacker Issue #39 It's really great! Keep jamming!

[@mik300z]

@magevers cheers! much appreciated:)