Vangelis - Memories of Green (Blade Runner) [replicated]

Vangelis created Memories Of Green in 1980 for his album See You Later, but it's not as famous as the Blade Runner soundtrack from 1982 in which the track was included too.
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Trying to replicate it on my Nord Stage 2, using a sampled Bösendorfer piano with some flanger ("drunk piano"), virtual analog synthesizers controlled with an expression pedal, and a generous amount of reverb.
From www.soundonsound.com/sos/1997_...
One of the best scenes in the film occurs early on, when Deckard (Harrison Ford) has an awkward meeting with Rachael (Sean Young). The music heard in this scene fits it perfectly, yet was taken from an earlier Vangelis album. The piece, 'Memories Of Green', is distinctive for its melancholy, 'drunk' piano sound. Raphael Preston: "We used an Electroharmonix Electric Mistress flanger pedal on 'Memories Of Green', putting a Steinway Grand through it. The electronic noises on there came from one of the first hand-held electronic games, a Japanese thing called the Bambino UFO Master Blaster Station! I had to play it for the length of the piece without losing the game, because when you lost, it made the most horrible noise."
I've tried to replace the electronic game bleeps with Vangelis' signature dark Blade Runner pad.
Better sound: / vangelis-memories-of-g...

[@nordicskibunny]

My favorite. Thank you! In 1984 I saw Bladerunner at a repertory theatre in the Beaches. It changed me. Until that night I thought I was unlovable and so different from everyone else. That I had no place in the world. Then I saw Rachel and it was instant affinity. And then he loves her. Her. And I knew then I would find love too. Honestly, that’s what this film did for me. This music is precious to me beyond words. Thank you for making it beautiful and deep and sonorous and saturating.

[@pianoelektro]

Thank you! Wonderful feedback.

[@TheBlagblagblag]

Man, it is great to hear someone who actually gets this piece. That its about fragility, humanity, becoming human, irregularity, frail and drunken sporadic playing interspersed with sudden waterfalls of eloquence. Well done

[@Brinta3]

“Replicated... odd choice of w...OH WAIT THAT’S AN AWESOME REFERENCE!”

[@pianoelektro]

Ah ah! Thanks!

[@oscargustaverejlander.]

Really great version. Watched Blade Runner again for the God knows how many-th time the other night haha. I love this scene and the music compliments the emotion of it so well. The lazy chords evoke such feelings of semi palpable nostalgia and memories from childhood or adolescence that are only remembered in shimmery fragments, like looking through a window in the pouring rain at something you can't quite make out. I feel Rachel's pain and confusion... I'm definitely into the subtle synth you've got going on. Would sound absolutely perfect if you were able to program the slightly out of tune piano in Vangelis' score. Beautifully played!

[@pianoelektro]

Thanks, Isaac! Vangelis used a flanger effect ("drunken piano"), I think I used less than him haha!

[@pianoelektro]

I think Vangelis, and others, have said that music is what we find when we cannot find words.

[@davisiondotca]

One of the prettiest songs in the world, beautifully rendered.

[@pianoelektro]

Thank you so much for taking the time to comment and saying this, I really appreciate it, it kind of extends, sustains, the emotion from playing it into receiving this wonderful feedback.

[@jussaraarundel9953]

I listened to the guy with the shiny black piano first but wasn't quite satisfied it was true to the nostalgic tender emotions being evoked within this scene in Bladerunner. I couldn't wait to switch to your video & as soon as I heard this version it was exactly like the poignant scene I love in Bladerunner. I would not suggest anyone refer to sensitive intuitive piano playing as 'lazy' because that implies an inherently negative connotation.

[@isabellaisa8058]

My favorite film song.. and you moved me..

[@pianoelektro]

Thank you Isabella!

[@miguellevkovich3680]

Isabella Isa I feel the same way

[@pianoelektro]

Thank you too, Miguel!

[@LorgioPieper]

Vangelis must be very proud of you! Congratulations about your work, in a certain way, not only Vangelis but everyone although not knowing you, all are proud. Music make our lives more beautiful. Best wishes from Pelotas- Brazil.

[@pianoelektro]

Lorgio Pieper wow, thank you so so much for saying that...

[@Ursaminor31]

Wonderful expression just beautiful

[@pianoelektro]

Thanks for checking out my performances...

[@aw3752]

Wow. Just wow. Beautiful! Thank you for playing that at the right tempo and with such love and respect for the original. One of my all time favorite pieces. Bravo!

[@pianoelektro]

Thank you so much! Very touched you felt how I feel about the original.

[@jatinderdevgun9093]

"I dreamt music..........."

[@pianoelektro]

Yep, as an amateur it's such a pleasure to have the time to enjoy each single vibration. I really love non percussive, loose, music.

[@Fadeypoo]

The very fact someone would video themself playing this amazing piece of music gives me strength in the human spirit. A lovely performance my friend :)

[@pianoelektro]

Thank you so much!

[@AvindraGoolcharan]

This is such a beautiful song. You played it well.

[@pianoelektro]

Thanks for the feedback, Avindra! Very beautiful indeed.

[@Toebex]

You absolutely nailed this. Absolutely beautiful. My favourite piece on piano by far

[@pianoelektro]

Thank you!

[@fabiocaetanofigueiredo1353]

Spectacular Great job! This piece is the sound of my soul 🙏

[@pianoelektro]

Thank you! I did another take recently with an acoustic piano kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3TLknyOrciooZo

[@fabiocaetanofigueiredo1353]

@@pianoelektro thanks! Will check!

[@thomashuson491]

I have to say you nailed this, I have not been in Sytnh, etc since the 70's-80's. Yet I see your work here and I smile with the goosebump's of a great performance. Keep us wanting more. Thomas2, Mussels

[@marceloboeri830]

Very touching music, absolute perfection

[@pianoelektro]

Thank you for the feedback, Marcelo!

[@walterroux291]

Having to write an essay on Blade Runner for my art class, and this is helping ease the pain, as well as making it all achingly beautiful whilst I write and helping inspire me! thanks

[@pianoelektro]

Wonderful feedback! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@BlackMoonTunes]

As Deckard would say: You play beautifully. This is very nicely done indeed!

[@co.agmusic]

Pure perfection so moving

[@pianoelektro]

Thank you so much!

[@pianoelektro]

Thank you so much. Agree 100%. This piece brings you to a vulnerable place where fragility is rewarded.

[@w0mblemania]

Beautiful.

[@pianoelektro]

Thanks!

[@fabpian6644]

Romantic performance, beautiful!

[@pianoelektro]

Thank you! I recently did another take, on an acoustic piano: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3TLknyOrciooZo

[@pianoelektro]

Thank you for taking the time to comment! Means a lot.

[@bridgetteh9148]

Beautifully Composed! I'm guessing that this musician came from my generation....the 80's generation.

[@SergioSabinoMusicOfficial]

Beautiful!

[@pianoelektro]

Thanks! You can check out my new version!kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3TLknyOrciooZo

[@richardwhite6071]

Makes you stop and appreciate the simple pleasures in life like a warm brandy

[@pianoelektro]

Thank you, Richard, wonderful feedback!

[@YodiorMusic]

Very well done! Vangelis forever

[@pianoelektro]

Yes! Thanks!

[@MangoCarlito]

phenomenal.

[@pianoelektro]

thanks!

[@captainjaneway1111]

Made me cry. Well done. Wish I could afford one of these.

[@saharajoe999]

Your fluidity makes this so lovely. I really enjoyed listening to you, thanks so much.

[@pianoelektro]

Really wonderful feedback, thank you! Very touched.

[@pianoelektro]

And what a beautiful feedback, thank you so much!

[@valpro99]

Excellent job.

[@pianoelektro]

Thanks!

[@renatonbb]

Lindo, maravilhoso! Amo essa música e o filme!!!! Parabéns!!!!!!

[@pianoelektro]

renatonbb Muito obrigado!

[@Daindrais]

Exquisite.

[@pianoelektro]

Thank you David, so glad you enjoyed!

[@pianoelektro]

Thank you for checking it out!

[@BlackMoonTunes]

Gorgeous.

[@pianoelektro]

Thanks!

[@CTPAX216]

I played this, then got to work on something and after a while I forgot this isn't the original track. Great job playing it!

[@DavidChello]

Dear Sir, you had me in tears...!! Beautiful work friend! Thank you, cheers!

[@pianoelektro]

Thank you so much for saying that, and special thanks to Vangelis I guess...

[@DavidChello]

Yes, thanks to Vangelis of course, I always wanted to learn this song since a young man. You've pushed me to learn to play it now, for my brother's and his fiance's wedding! But your version is just simply awesome.

[@pianoelektro]

And thanks for checking it out!

[@themetamorph]

Really stunning-best interpretation of a Vangelis track I have heard,well done!

[@NH165]

You did a great job on this! Very graceful. Bravo!

[@scada99]

Great work. I love your sonic palette, and the juxtaposition of using red to play green.

[@mackleswimbaits]

I am mesmerized. great work

[@DannyPeel]

This is remarkably good, well done. I really felt the power and beauty through the notes as you played them.

[@natasha_k5435]

What an amazing cover! I'm a big fan of Vangelis and you really did this song justice. Really got the feel of the piece correct.

[@noddypocket]

Beautifully played. That Vangelis' music is so organic is so often overlooked.

[@davefk]

Just awesome, and so well performed. Thanks.

[@pianoelektro]

Thanks, Dave!

[@k.a.pkucieva2062]

Божественно. ...фантастический. ..подпишусь. ..однозначно за талант лайк. ...ценю талант

[@positivelydark]

Fantastic job! This is one of my all time favorite songs by Vangelis.

[@pianoelektro]

Thanks, very glad you liked my take!

[@pianoelektro]

Thank you! I have to confess I overlooked this piece myself a few times at first listens, incredible (I was young an innocent but still)...

[@redrooms7416]

Very moving...❤❤❤

[@pianoelektro]

Thank you!

[@dustinparks4033]

Thanks so much Didlybom.Its outstanding music from a Master and you play it beautifully.The best on you tube. Deckard

[@piwanowi]

outstanding cover. well done

[@km2u]

I would give anything to play this song as well as you. Thanks so much for sharing, it means a lot to me, this is one of my favorite pieces of music.

[@NoNameNoLastName]

Beautiful music, masterfully played. I loved it.

[@pianoelektro]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@agentPLINY]

Excellent work!

[@piwright42]

That was beautiful. Thank you.

[@mrtibbs5543]

Fucking awsome, sorry i don't mean to swear but you played that beautifully.

[@pianoelektro]

Thanks!

[@bridgetteh9148]

I want to add you!

[@pianoelektro]

Thank you so much Natasha!

[@AnalogSweden]

Great performance, thanks!

[@AnotherSchmoe]

Superb rendition!! I greatly enjoyed it, thanks for sharing. :)

[@pianoelektro]

Thanks. the Nord Stage 2 provides a beautiful palette indeed.

[@user-cl9qe4rg7t]

Really nice. Your variations/interpretations (speed, punctuation etc) are really nice. I started on this myself about six weeks ago and just now get through the whole thing. I am not a great reader (more of an ear fellow) and it has taken me a while to figure out the best fingering... how much the right hand should jump ship to help out the left... probably another month before I can get the left hand up to a decent speed at bars 45 - 64. You rip through them really nicely. I don't know if I can ever get fast enough for 65 - 68 😨.... and there again... you have it nailed perfectly. I have been watching "anotherschmoe",s KZbin version filmed from the right and it is nice yours is from the left. Once again... really nice work. I hope I can get close some day. Cheers, Tim.

[@pianoelektro]

+Tim Koch Thank you so much! You'll definitely get it, just keep practice over and over, which is what I did, what everybody does...

[@NH165]

Very beautiful, you made my day with this beautiful piece :^)

[@pianoelektro]

I now live outside of the city, but I think I understand what you mean. I actually turned on some of the LEDs on the keyboard just to get a little bit of this "city feel", with the volume of the corresponding instrument set to 0.

[@wrockage]

you are very talented. thanks for sharing.

[@pianoelektro]

Thanks for the kind words...

[@mkobrynski]

nord stage wymiata! i ten muzyk, co tak pięknie gra vangelisa również! greetings from poland!

[@markeunbeet.4247]

Beautiful! :'(

[@pianoelektro]

Thank you Má, glad you liked it!

[@jesussavesnyc]

Wow Perfect! No Mistakes at all! Perfectly as Vangelis exactly played it

[@pianoelektro]

+JesusSaves NYC Thank you so much! There are differences actually (more or less intended... I don't practice along the original track, so it results in lot of "liberties"), some sections played faster, some slower...

[@jesussavesnyc]

I c wat U mean but every note was perfect & correct! I freaking Luv Dis Vangelis Track! Dis is beautiful

[@pianoelektro]

Thanks! It's interesting that Vangelis composed it for an album prior to the movie though, and they reused it for the movie, as it was a perfect fit.

[@luisgm7664]

God bless your hands, Absolutely... ...human and lovely.

[@pianoelektro]

Thank you, you are so kind!

[@pianoelektro]

Very nice compliment, thank you!

[@malkytrance]

Beautiful

[@chatolars]

Wow...beautiful

[@pianoelektro]

Thanks, Lars!

[@chatolars]

Favourite track of favourite movie ....can’t ask for more. Very tasteful choice and playing

[@chatolars]

Piano in a Living Room do you think this is a (not easy of course ) but a relatively playable track to learn, being a piano beginner ?

[@pianoelektro]

Yes, except for the faster part at 3:25. And it's a forgiving track, the flanger effect is sometimes called "drunk piano", in other words you are kind of welcome not to follow a beat, hesitations can become beautiful, so on...

[@chatolars]

Piano in a Living Room well, looks like a I’ve new task! Thanks and beautiful job again

[@pianoelektro]

Very touching feedback, thank you!

[@Harbaksh1234]

Just noticed you have recently replied to the feedback a lot if us have left you..You're too modest my friend! Again, simply brilliant :-)

[@Harbaksh1234]

Beautifully played :-)

[@scottiwheeler]

Great version!

[@pianoelektro]

Oh thank you so much, you're very kind for taking the time. I plug the audio output of the keyboard to the audio input of the computer, so it's not the ambient microphone that's recording.

[@kirillian4203]

Шикарно! Very nice!

[@pianoelektro]

Thanks!

[@TheRaptor1974]

great!!

[@pianoelektro]

TheRaptor1974 thanks!

[@adrianasantana2375]

Simplemente, precioso!

[@pianoelektro]

Gracias Adriana!

[@agall664]

Beautifull

[@pianoelektro]

Thank you

[@PatGleeson123]

Superb rendition :-)

[@fieldyourmind2159]

OH I'M A BIG FAN;YOUR MUSIC IS GREAT>>>>>NICE JOB

[@pianoelektro]

Thank you!

[@pianoelektro]

Wow... Thank you!

[@fademan]

great played , respect :)

[@pianoelektro]

+fademan thank you!

[@thewitch69]

amazing

[@pianoelektro]

+Bev croft Thank you, Bev!

[@gemskii42]

Gave me goosebumps. This is my favourite song from Bladerunner. I've got the album. Lovely. I play piano, and I hope that one day I can play this.

[@pianoelektro]

Thank you!

[@ChitlinsLaundry]

Brilliant !!!

[@pianoelektro]

Thanks!

[@totopitbull]

Muito bom !!! Parabéns !!!

[@pianoelektro]

+totopitbull Obrigado!

[@eduardodiaz5459]

This is a memory from the future... Today May the 16th 2022, Vangelis passed away. = (

[@pianoelektro]

Thanks!

[@iionas]

Perfect

[@stampscapes]

Very nice

[@pianoelektro]

Thanks!