Knight Rider Theme Recreated: BASS + GUITAR
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ส.ค. 2024
- This is the second of 3 tutorials on how to reconstruct the theme of Knight Rider. On this episode: Bass and Electric Guitar. All other sounds I recreated using UVI sounds:
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_"There's no such a thing as cheating in music, only creativity."_
Never have truer words been uttered.
Except plagiarism maybe?
When you pull this all apart like you did, you realize how slick this tune really is. It exudes urgency, it’s fast paced, it matches the TV show theme. It could have been used for a paramedic/ambulance show as it has that feeling too. I know the show Night Rider was made in the early 80s. It is amazing that the TV shows in the 70s and 80s always had catchy tunes. What happened over the years? The shows these days don’t seem to put any thought into their theme music. Or maybe I’m just getting old. Growing up in the 60s and 70s was such a great time for music, and 50 years later we still hear the songs from those days. By the way I’m really enjoying the re-crafting of this song. How they came up with it from scratch bewilders me.
You're not Old. Im 43 and I feel the same way. They really did put more thought into it.. listen to the theme from the Chip's TV show and also the old Star Trek it's absolutely amazing.
Johnnie Jackson Yes they are also good. The music in CHiPS sounds like a siren blaring. Very clever.
@@ds99 See now I'm going to get into my Time Machine and go listen to these old theme songs oh yeah here's one more I love the theme from Three's Company it's absolutely amazing the sound that they were able to create
Johnnie Jackson The Three’s Company theme had a guy singing with a bit of a goofy flare. The song also had the sound of a marimba which gave it a doorbell sound. The entire show revolves around the apartment and people coming to that door with the oval top. They really seemed to match the music with what was going on in the show.
Sadly, producers didn't like having to pay for theme tunes and realized they could fit in more advertising. It's dumb though -- we still remember these shows all these years because of the theme tunes.
Cool breakdown Claudio, I believe an EHX Electric Mistress flanger was used in the muted guitar. Musicians who played on the original recording of the Knight Rider theme were:
Ralph Grierson Synth
Mike Lang Synth
Randy Kerber Synth
Emil Richards Perc
Ken Watson Perc
Larry Bunker Perc
Dennis Budimer Guitar
Chuck Berghofer Bass
Steve Schaeffer Drums
Paul Leim Drums
It wasn't Chuck Berghofer on the main theme. That's what the union notes say for the entire session but it's incorrect.
@@culttelevisiondo tell...
@@toneranger Motown session legend Scott Edwards did the Main and End Title theme. He also played bass on The A-Team and Magnum, PI themes. Sadly died a year ago.
The guitar is a dotted 8th delay!!!!!!!!!! He's only playing 1/8 notes. This is breaking my heart hearing you trying to play this! Kudos for pulling it off the hard way!
PLEASE upvote this so he sees it
I see u!
@@Doctormix let me know if you try it, it's actually surprisingly fun to play that way! Yours obviously came out great though, and again I give you all the kudos in the world for pulling it off without the echo!! 😮😂🔥
You make me happy with your positive energie! 😘
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I recreated this theme song years ago for a comercial. It will be great to see your approach. Thanks again.
was it for a certain beer product?
@@galactica1980 It was not. It was for a spanish radio station.
@@galactica1980 it was not. It was for a spanish radio station.
@@galactica1980 It was not. It was for a spanish radio station.
@@galactica1980 It was not. It was for a spanish radio station.
Made me smile to see you having fun putting this together. We (viewers) were right there with you, cheering you on! Now, replace that first guitar part with a JP-8 and you're done - well done! *applause*
As a guitarist of 35 years, this is the first time I feel good watching one of your vids. I struggle with all the keyboard stuff, so it's nice to see someone so adept at keys struggle on the guitar lol.
I was almost sure that it was an analogue arpeggiated synth that was used but when I hear the guitar it makes perfect sense
Nope ...the original was a plucky-sounding synth patch as you suggest. It's the one really glaring bit of inauthentic sound in an otherwise excellent recreation.
@@ZTAudio I agree. Or maybe even a vintage sampler loaded with a guitar sample. Something like an Emulator.
@@ZTAudio Yeah, but DoctorMix is doing it better :)
I thought the same thing. It sounded too on-pitch, and as a guitar player myself, it sounded more like some type of keyboard did it instead
Ah... I'd just commented the same... yeah... it does raise the bar for playing it on the guitar to mimic the precision
What I like about your videos is that even if someone would compose a different song this is the perfect way to watch and learn many how-to things!
Dr. mix I didn’t know you could play by ear very impressive very inspirational
Absolutely blown away by the genius behind this production! 🌟 The way you reconstructed the iconic Knight Rider theme using UVI sounds is nothing short of remarkable. You've managed to capture the essence of the original while infusing your own creative energy into it. Hats off to your talent and dedication. 🎶🚗 Keep up the fantastic work, looking forward to more musical masterpieces like this! 💯🎵 #KnightRiderReimagined #UVISoundsMagic
In some of the long-distance driving scenes during the show, and also the "one man can make a difference" closing sequence appended to the end of some episodes, they play a stripped-down version of the theme where that second guitar track really shines through. Well worth going back thru the show to check out some of those shots to compare.
The most epic theme ever!
Airwolf next?
For the guitar sound:
Use a Squier Strat or a Mexican Fender. Amp settig around treble 7, mid 3, bass 1.
Set the bridge pickup (selector all the way down) add a little reverb (spring tank) and ...
Use your right palm to mute the bridge.
If you listen carefully, there is an ever so slight wah on the higher chord.
You're enthusiasm is inspirational
Claudio while playing bass: 🥶- Claudio while playing keys: 🤩
Hahahahaha!!!! That's my concentration face 😅😘😅😀
Doctor Mix First thing I noticed haha. “Claudio sweating the technique”. But you definitely did! Props maestro. Excellent new series.
Davie504 challenge... 🤣
@@sjaool Hahaha YMMD :-D
Everyone knows it’s spelled 🅱️ass
Your videos are always so much fun to watch because of your energy. You are A very talented musician.
Googling...
Stu Phillips (the composer, and yea, he's still alive at 90 yo) says I used four separate synth players... two percussionists... two drummers... Fender Bass... one guitar... one acoustic piano. There were four keyboardists on the KR theme sessions (Sep 1982); Ralph Grierson, Ian Underwood, Mike Lang and some other guy.
Grierson used a Jupiter 8 for the basic sequence type sound which he did play live. He also used a CS80 on that date and probably a Rhodes Chroma as well.
According to composer Stu Philips, Ian Underwood was using an Oberheim OB-X and possibly a Prophet 5.
Ever since I finally heard a high quality recording, I knew I could hear a piano in there doubling the bass. Good to have it confirmed.
*yes,* on the piano part. I couldn't ever distinguish it on my tv.. But when I listened to a .flac track of the theme with my sony mdr-v6 phones 🎧 it was clear as day! Always loved this theme and all the synth sounds in the episodes
The repeating line you’re paying on guitar is a synth line in the original. You can replicate it using arturia’s arp2600 with a flanger effect.
I think that's right. On Gearslutz they said it was a jupiter 8 that was originally used and apparently this track was recorded live with that part played live on the keyboard, not sequenced.
But i think he likes the hard way. it was too easy for him to use a synth being a pianist.
Yes!! Can I please have the link?! 😛
@@Doctormix check this out my friend : th-cam.com/video/Y4Dn-BKsB2k/w-d-xo.html .... JP8V will work for this sequence line perfectly .. :-)
I always assumed this. However, this arpeggiated part in the original theme diplays the additional sound of a metallic pick up of an electric guitar, kind of implying it is a guitar that is playing it. The bass part would be a real bass guitar, and likely mic-to-amp to get that punch, same with the drums. I'd suggest everything is real and live apart from the top line melody, which is obviously a synth.
8:35 Only a keyboard player would be able to find the transpose button on a guitar. 😂
Bass! I slap the like
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Having some pineapple pizza, ow wait wrong YT channel....
We love slaps, but don't want faithful copies.
After I've watched the video I start play on trumpet, basoon and contrabasoon. Thanks!
Absolutley brilliant. Great recreation of a tricky theme I still have recorded from 37 years ago.
I saw every episode. Your version is far from the original. It is better. I love it
I've been trying to transcribe the bass line for KR for my next cover video and I've been having absolute hell trying to get my transcription to sync up with the audio.....until now! Best $4.99 I've ever spent! Not only have I got the best line transcribed but the transcription syncs up almost perfectly now!!!! Grazie mille Claudio!
Cool stuff 😺👍 That's a David Hasselhoff classic!
Thank you for dedicate this time for us ..
C.I.T.T (Claudio Industries Two Thousand) Turbo Boost-tastic!! Always full of energy. Great bass face 👍🏼
Loving this Dr. Mix Knight Rider series 🎹😀
Thank you Dr for taking us away for a while from these days of lockdown with your highly appreciated work
You mad I tell you! Mad!! 😆I love it!!
I also recorded this tune years ago and I can remember that learning the "guitar line" was a nightmare! :-D Awesome to watch these recreation videos!
Subbed. :)
Mesmerizing
The main riff is trickier than you would think. Squeezing in last 3 notes Amd not stumbling back to 1 but also capturing the funky pull it has. Started watching it on Netflix and decided I had to learn it. It's so good. Sounds more like a sequencer in the original score like the dude is pressing 1 note and the sequencer does the rest. Fun video man I like your vibe. I was doing the same dance every time the theme came on the show.
main riff was played live on keyboard.
That second guitar is so damn good!
What's up Doc! Great rendition :) The stacatto part on the guitar is a synth part with some flanger actually. I would think it's a guitar at first as well since the "inspiration" song Harry Thumann - The Sphinx has the stacatto part played on guitar.
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I love the enthusiasm you use when making your videos. Keep it up and keep up the great work you do.
Cheers
great work, every time when I'm watching you "I feel good!"
I think the recording you're using to imitate is too degraded and therefore makes you/confuses you into thinking elements are there that aren't or are depending on the sound you're replicating. I got on iTunes and brought up the original and the effects are much clearer. That synth part coming up in your future episode here is much clearer and the parts that comprise it. In your recording here, I cannot hear all the synth parts.
I'm really impressed in how you've gotten this much so far. I've watched every second and enjoyed these KR videos immensely. I didn't miss an episode when I was a kid. Thank you Dr. Mix.
Nice touch with Speed Racer interlude... I chuckled at that!
Thank you for your good vibes!
Doctor recreate other themes, this theme I put the whole family to watch in addition to sharing on other platforms, note 10 Doctor
This is very interesting even though I know nothing about producing. Fascinating stuff, thanks!
Can we have the theme from Airwolf next?
Claudio, sorry I didn't get to join the live stream. But I will for sure catch you when you do the next segment. I have always been mesmerized with the Knight Rider theme. Ode to my childhood :)
Crazy talent!! Enjoyed the whole series.
TBF I always thought it was all done on synthesizers. Thank you Doctor Mix for showing us it's not.
Stick the iPad on-see a new Doctor mix video =🤗 makes my day
I’m not a guitar player, however in my ear it sounds almost like the original is being played with nylon strings. Very unique sound.
Am I the only one questioning how the Doctor plays guitar and type the answers to chat questions at the same time ? Some real magic is happening here..!
Hahahaha!!! It's a premiere, not a live
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This is what a live looks like th-cam.com/video/L6umtIQRjMc/w-d-xo.html
@@Doctormix Thx. now I can sleep well tonight !
Love this, Doc! Thank you for posting!
Wow! Never thought this was played on a jazz bass. Ever thought it was full synth. And cheating would be: "Look at my playing, all done in one track. Awe my skillz mortalz!" But you never said you were a bass or guitar legend and are transperent about your skills.
Holly cow, Claudio!
some good old quality content, just how I like it!
Even i play guitar for many years, the guitar part is really really tough..so good work.. keep going awesome guy 8)
Those 70s funky guitar licks are so rare these days, and they are groovy... simple yet effective to tie parts together.
Some of the best session players in LA on that session in Sept 82
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Your channel is amazing, thanks! Very enjoying to watch
Davie504 should check this, EPIC!
Péter Kiss @davie504 deal with it!
E-P-I-C-O
Lets get this comment 420 likes!
At least he will be happy no pick!!!!
Kinda loved the solution with the funky guitar :-)
at 8:00 i thought you are going all pulp fiction and stuff
It's possible I could have missed this mentioned somewhere earlier, but I've always felt the basic track was sped up and then overdubs added later. The drums, bass, and guitar may have been played at a slower speed and lower pitch. Playing it the way it is now is difficult at the speed it is. Also, me not playing guitar or bass, I'm guessing it may be in an odd key in it's current speed. The Beatles did this stuff. They also determined the Decca tape was playing too fast. When trying to play guitar to it they saw that it would be hard to play in the key it was playing. Slowed down it made more sense to play. Or another notable song I'm sure that was also sped up is "Everywhere" by Fleetwood Mac. The bass was probably played at a lower key and also Christine McVie is singing higher than usual and not only that, she sounds different, most likely from the tape being sped up.
Your studio is legit!!
Haha! So fun to see, we work very similar, even down to not tuning the guitar properly before recording! Love it, great job! :)
greetings !! Did you know ? in fact this music is an inspiration of bhangra music !!! and yes they were inspired by this style of music because the Indian sitcoms were running at full speed at the time !!! cool !!!
The main sequence was played by Ralph Grierson live on his JP-8
Guitar > Moog > Claudio = Excellent! ☺
SLAP like for that EPIC BASS
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Outstanding
Lol! X you had me at "Previously on Dr Mix"
Your channel just inspires me to try and do these things. I have to make do with Cubase Elements but heyho.
One of the most fun tutorials you have done.
Will you look at the new Genesis Pro synth for 1 euro?
Cool! never knew you could play guitar & Bass as well lol...:-) nice work Doc!
AHow do I super like this
Nice one :))) I just made a cover version with a Roland TR-626, Alpha Juno2, Moog bass synth, U220, MicroKorg. I love this song
Fabfilter Pro-Q "Phone" (i.e. ""telephone") setting would probably have done the trick on the guitar - basically instantly with very little to no adjustments at all - I imagine it would have saved you a bunch of time on the guitar. Excellent work none the less, as per usual! 😁👏👍👌👏🙌✔
love that really ;-) because you're soo baaad guitar player, I've learned sooo much "creativity" things :D thanks
"I'm not a guitar player".. then he fucking nails it.
Claudio your the man! High five!
i don't know if there is anyone else in the world doing stuff like you, I mean recreating famous tracts but if so, you should be the best. your work is amazing! you deserve millions of subscribers I dont understand why people use youtube to watch garbage shitty things instead of your energic funny educational videos..
btw I would be very happy if one day you make a video about one of famous old Turkish songs, maybe of "Barış Manço" why not?
loves from Turkey..
Claudio...this all (details and hard labour and stuff) really takes me back to round 1993, where I produced some songs on my KORG 01/W fd. You know what? These songs still stand after almost three decades (made own compositions with original sounds...work, work, work-station!). All had to be done, as you know, on that intergrated display...pffff! But, hey, it's all about the result, ayhhh? Great show, man ;-}
I hit like the second I got here.. I really been looking forward to the bass bit. CLAUDIO :O The guitar bit.. that's cheating :))
Such class, “this is the juicy part isn't it”....
Class video, and love Knight Rider, this theme was by Stu Phillips I believe?
The knight rider theme is my ringtone, so when the original is played, I'm looking time and again at my phone to see if someone calls me :-)
I hear a Knight Rider melody
My inner 90's child: hey, you, yes, you, move your legs, duuude!
he loves what he does with body and soul :-)
I played a cover of this with my band in 2005-2007. Surprisingly difficult song to learn to play compared to its length.
you are a genius
Magnifico trabajo Claudio, gracias por compartirlo con nosotros y por favor no pases por alto el efecto de tono DTMF ni el ojo Scaner rojo del Auto.
Porsupuesto!!
Really enjoyed this!
If you're having trouble getting that higher frequency component in the guitar it's because they originally used a synth for that part too, but to be honest yours sounds better ti me - more natural.
I thought the guitar line was played on synthesizers. Impressive work! 😄
I think also the electric guitar is picked way close to the bridge. So your picking (right) hand should attack with plectrum as close as to the guitar's bridge.
The same effect is on the James Bond theme I guess, or even how the misirlou is played.
10% guitar skill 90% production skill ha ha ha ha good job sir.......
You're a genius!
Outstanding job, as usual!! I know you're always seraching for something good to challenge your skills. May I suggest you the remake of some Genesis masterpieces, like "Riding The Scree" from "The lamb lies down on Broadway"? It's a very interesting piece with interesting sounds and a very intricated and difficlut to follow odd rithmic structure (syncope,downbeat...). I mean, it's a very interesting piece! Hope you agree :-) (And mainly keyboard and drum ;-) )
I like your work man and id like to recreate NCIS and AirWolf theme they are realy good. Keep working
As the saying goes, there’s always more than one way to skin a cat. I always like what you do Dr Mix. 👍 Keep up the good work 😉
At 22:44, when you started that last part of guitar, in all of those separate groups of notes, there’s actually one at the end of each, that you didn’t catch. You did it as 3,2,3,2 and it should be 4,3,4,3. I couldn’t hear it at first, when I heard the whole song, because you did such a good job. If you listen to it without sound effects, you can hear it better.