Yamaha CS80 - Chaos

I was very lucky recently to play around with this at a studio for a few hours (thankyou studio people) I took home what I recorded and layered in some strings, Rhodes piano and even more brass sounds from my ESQ1. Video is confusing at times, but it was like working backwards..no timeclock etc..hence the title! Also allowed me to fill in parts where I was tweaking or adjusting the sound of the CS80. It was an honour to be able to play it, it truly is a beautiful and expressive instrument.

[@javiceres]

CS-80 + Rhodes + Massive Lex reverb = Heaven The milestone Vangelis carved upon which Synthetic Heaven was created

[@javiceres]

I sincerely wish people like you*, who love and deserve this instrument, woke up one day and found it standing beside them. *and hopefully me

[@positivelydark]

Fantastic composition. Vangelis would smile.

[@thejollyjoker187]

Chaotic improvisation indeed, but the 70s Vangelis vibe is really evident. Congrats.

[@Lichfeldian--Suttonian]

This is your “Spiral” with the borrowed CS80. Magnificent!

[@paulschilling2996]

so wonderful. I imagine this "working backwards" is how Vangelis often put together his tracks at Nemo.

[@stefanomatic]

This instrument is amazing. And you make it sing. As someone else posted, it's incredible to think that an electronic instrument so old has still not been matched by anything since. I've never heard anything else with such an otherworldly sound. It's a shame these things will eventually wear out cease to exist. I hope someone like u-he can fully capture its essence one day.

[@mik300z]

thankyou! and you know this particular Cs80 was so pristine it looked like it just came out of the box- I was so pleasantly surprised and shocked by it's condition-spotless - it was owned by a well known artist I can't name, but to put your worries at rest, the cs80 will be around for a long time yet;-)

[@MelloCello7]

Thats how I feel about the Ondes Martenot

[@therealmodernwalking9695]

Arturia's V-collection is by your side now, pal.

[@SeanHyland]

Deckard's Dream by the Black Corporation is a hardware replicant of the CS-80 that first came out a couple years ago.

[@foto21]

u-he ain't gonna capture this. They don't even make the best digital synths out there. I'm going to have to go to Switzerland to rent some time on one of these. They are SO retro 70s and 80s, but still nothing else like them. It's a weird contrast, retro and yet the top of the heap.

[@lonophonic117]

0:01 I wouldn’t be able to resist either tbh 😅 Since a fantastic theme for a masterpiece of a film

[@snikeplassken]

Amen! Welcome to the Nirvana of synths 🙏

[@Mordred478]

My brother, you make my heart so glad with what you play and the sounds you make. So good to get another video from you, it's been way too long. Wow, all those vintage instruments! You must have gone nuts. And that CS80. I remember Kate Bush was very fond of it, used its whistle sound on a number of tracks. Now that I've reached my dotage , I find myself feeling alone with my ancient fandoms, things seemingly no one would even remember, if they ever knew about them. Finding a guy who resurrects the Vangelis magic of my youth is therefore an unexpected treasure. I don't know if you've ever spoken to him, but I really feel if he heard your stuff he'd be happy in knowing someone will carry the torch after he's gone. Cheers.

[@howardhutchinson1631]

No chaos, a perfect concert for advanced listeners.

[@mik300z]

What a lovely comment, thankyou sir!

[@Chrispy01a]

The phrase "you can't play a CS80 without sounding like Vangelis" seems to follow this synthesizer wherever it appears. I would ask why would you not want to sound like the legend that is Vangelis if the opportunity arose to play the legend that is the mighty CS80? A really tremendous tribute to both - thanks.

[@foto21]

I'm gonna be cocky and say I can play it and not sound like Vangelis, but have yet to get my hands on one to prove it.

[@DaveBessell]

Lovely exploration of the CS80.

[@PeterP_1stmoondog]

That is really nice Mike, I'm seeing hover-cars everywhere ;)

[@germangranero6489]

Exelente, felicitaciones, me encanta tu estilo musical y ese aire vangelis!!!

[@timothydavidhobbs9628]

Really glad you could not resist!

[@jaylloyd7246]

Envious me! Really good thanks world class for me ! Well done keep goin

[@KOSmusicovers]

Finally I managed to watch your channel with peace of mind!!! What a composition!!! An improvisation masterpiece... worthy of the greatest composers of the 80s!!! The track takes me to another dimension and it's a real pleasure to see you play!! These are my favorite tracks, the ones that come from the soul of the player. The CS80 is truly MAGNIFICENT, how lucky to have been able to play it!!! I am really happy to have met you my friend and I wish you all the best!!! Continue to create these AMAZING tracks :) :) :)

[@KeithBoleen]

If Vangelis won't or can't do the soundtrack to Blade Runner 2, I hope they contact you.

[@edinjahic1190]

Instead, they destroyed the feel of the movie with Zimmer QQ (I guess we need better movie directors? lol)

[@chrisroro9173]

congratulation mik for your cs80 !!! a perfect intemporel sound for my mind, thank you...................

[@DavidBoura]

Thank you for this moment, the best CS80 demonstration i've seen so far!

[@xplorer3475]

really fantastic. listening to the end at the moment, it could totaly have fit bladerunner 1 or 2 , everything, it's beautiful

[@AndrewThacker]

This was incredible. Thanks for posting👍- What a sound

[@testohtoby]

Simply unbelievable!!!

[@kempiu]

Amazing piece of music as always! :)

[@Psychlist1972]

Love those sounds! You really played well and showed off all the instruments here. Man, that CS80 *drool*

[@8bits59]

I just found this channel and I love the synth work you've got here, especially off-the-cuff like this is. I'll be watching, hope to see more good stuff from you!

[@unroberticoporfavor]

What a beautiful tune! How lucky you are to have been able to play such a beautiful instrument!

[@Vincenade]

That's just awesome !!! You are a very talented lucky guy 👍👍

[@johnoneill2148]

blown away - by the sound and the soundscape you created.

[@filon.]

CS80 is a great monster! An amazing sound. This is a very good video!

[@theartist124]

Always great to hear you playing, what a cool toy the CS80 is!

[@TH3_FURY]

The most beautiful chaos i ever heard ! Fantastic musical journey !

[@MyRYLO]

simply " wow!"...you made that classic instrument sing . that would be a dream come true for me. my fav sounding synth ever ...awesome!! :)

[@basehead617]

This is incredible, thank you.. a new instrument to crave..

[@BOB_T]

I love the Chaos ! WOW great video one of the best thing i've heard since 1492 !

[@flyingyeayea]

Beautiful!

[@49minutesago]

Recognizable yet original. Great variation on a theme.

[@Miliussauce]

Incredible synthscape! Had me flyin. CS-80 demos are always impressive but that was exceptional!

[@chrisrowand]

Fantastic sound.

[@synth4ever]

Sounds amazing, incredible performance. Thanks so much for sharing this, you really made that CS-80 sing.

[@machiwoomiapoo]

Excellent! This is the first song everyone should play on this synthesizer! It's amazing! Thanks for uploading this! :)

[@gabrielproteus3172]

This is amazing! Sounds just like Vangelis!

[@Kapouille]

That finale is fantastic.

[@mik300z]

thankyou! it means a lot when people listen to the end of a long video. respect:-)

[@waynetcampbell]

wow - An amazing demo! thank you. I almost bought one back when they first were available. I wish I had a time machine!

[@skrie]

I love it. That CS80 sounds just so good. Nothing sounds like it and you play it SO well. Thanks for showing everyone how it's done. I think I like this more than Soil Festivities. It's got a Bladerunner vibe but very fresh.

[@justinb9387]

sounds super - love the cs80 - still the nicest keyboard ever made after all this time - unbeatable.

[@TuDr3294]

That was incredible! What a sound!

[@mik300z]

thanks:-)

[@vanmichelgeliss8674]

Tellement incroyable cette machine. . Merci mike..🤗🤗🤗👍👍👍

[@WesterlySunn]

Really beautiful stuff...

[@ElektroNoiser]

Wonderful!

[@Booger6995]

Mick on a CS80. Love IT. Is that a twinkle I see in your eyes. WOW!!! You seem to fit right in with such an expressive beast.

[@MechaDom]

Still one of my most wanted synths to this day, so happy you finally got to play on one.

[@mik300z]

me too! thanks

[@hang-sangitch]

This is awesome

[@mattsynth]

Awesome, like a dream come true, sounds great. Bravo my friend.

[@mik300z]

hi Matt, yes a dream come true indeed! thankyou

[@HERUVIMIUM]

WOOOOOOW Mick, so awesome :)...I also am very happy for you that you could play this LEGEND :D

[@mik300z]

so was I:-) :-) :-) cheers!

[@giannisarkSR180]

Wow very nice!

[@three-leggedcat6241]

Nice play and sounds!!

[@samborn7120]

Dram come true man 👌

[@schimansky45]

very good :-) love this

[@retrosound72]

yeah! :))) so nice Mick!

[@mik300z]

thankyou Marko!:-)

[@MrGiloine]

Just amazing...... this synth is just a dream for me !!! The aftertouch seams fantastic isn't it ?!

[@mik300z]

yes the aftertouch is so expressive, i didnt have time to really get used to the speed/or various parameters but hopefully I will get another chance to play it

[@elysioacoustics7050]

Hi Mick. You lucky guy ! Some interesting tunes included, with potential my friend ;)

[@lee_at_sea]

Nice work. To be able to do this with a CS80 without owning one is an impressive feat.

[@bony_fernandez]

genial!!!, Muy bueno!! Felicitaciones!!

[@CS80undermybed]

Lovely 👍.

[@pasdid88]

Awesome job !!!!

[@mik300z]

cheers and thanks for watching:-)

[@Dragonotakux]

Wow such an amazing sound... love this magical sound.. so much like blade runner.. awesome job

[@mik300z]

thankyou!

[@HowardPrice]

OMG that's awesome! Would love to get my hands on a CS80. You make it sing!

[@mik300z]

nice comment cheers!

[@olyam70]

brilliant !

[@flashchrome]

How did I miss this. You actually got to try a CS-80... I'm so envious...

[@SachaTholl]

You play the cs80 so beautifully :..)

[@philippezsiga1125]

u are so lucky fantastic

[@boomerhgt]

Brilliant Bladerunner ...

[@NicklasIngels]

Wow, you are lucky to get to use a real CS80 (and it does sound amazing). Good work :)

[@Indianabones007]

So glad I seen the link today of this! On the day I heard of Vangelis death, this is an incredible tribute, thanks for sharing! Hope you are still playing

[@mik300z]

Thankyou, I am indeed. What a shock, so sad , so sad.

[@Indianabones007]

@@mik300z a shock indeed, a sad time. He left us some great music though which I’m enjoying listening to today! Glad you are still playing

[@adelldaniels361]

Just Epic. ..

[@studioliv1]

Great Mik300z ! Very good !

[@rorythomas8083]

How can an instrument so old be unparalleled till this day in its aurora :)

[@myleftnutts]

@Rory Thomas. Rory that is a question for the IDIOT manufacturers.....they can't EVEN replicate their own shit!!!.

[@rorythomas8083]

Laughed so hard, yet you are so true! :)

[@wheeldo]

Incredible. I have an ebay watch setup for CS80s. Last one was on sale for £25,000 so I decided to pass on that one! Hope you get to play it again... few people could do it the justice it deserves.

[@tsns1]

Your like a magician, have to watch your hands as to what we hear, saw this on Von Michel Geliss' channel.

[@Cesarsound1]

Whata magic synth. It's the time machine...

[@adelldaniels361]

Just Epic. ....

[@mik300z]

thankyou:-) x

[@mizpulynmizpulyn]

ooooh when i saw the first couple sec... i though oh man he bought IT... good for him if anyone deserves IT its mik300z... ok maybe next year :D

[@Booger6995]

Due to Mick's love for Vangelis music maybe the Big Guy should will him one of his CS80's. I think it only fitting.

[@GabrielMunera]

We need a full concert with you, Mik.

[@gmegas]

Great!

[@MetatronsCube23]

Wow!

[@steliosmega]

Vangelis Sounds ! Endless ! Nice ! Nr 237 "like"

[@bandfromtheband9445]

I would LOVE to collaborate with you! Sometime soon!

[@kentxx12]

Good work..But the CS80 and Vangelis Blade Runner sound and the music...Is just feels like my body is melting into a beautiful relaxation sleep mode and i dream of sheep: :)

[@marxmusic7187]

You amaze me always...I would like to play that CS80. How about contacting the producers if they plan a new version of Bounty or Blade Runner ...

[@ColinCayvzmusic1111]

That brass!

[@ingoodmusic]

Take this baby home, Michael))

[@alessandrogolinelli3185]

🙏

[@curtiswebster007]

cool man

[@AdrianKrajewski]

My gosh you are so good... My favourite KZbin channel. Is the synth staying with you? I do hope so!

[@Muushondje]

Epic

[@275150]

GreaatfuLLLL!!!!

[@nabepanda]

ついに買ったかCS-80

[@solomonjenkins9505]

i see a jdxa in the backround, how useful is that instrument? It has a lot of hands on control which appeals to me greatly but im curious if the system 8 is better?