When I was a DJ at my student Union (late 90s, early 00s), I always ended the night with this. It's a perfect ending as everyone is clearing out of the bar
“It’s terrible as a dance tune because how do you mix out of it?” Incorrect. It was never intended to be mixed out of. It was always intended to be the last song of the nite. Orbital winding down the BPM was their way of saying this. btw: these tune breakdowns are unreal. Don’t stop!
Yeah you might be right. I also think that Orbital make pieces of music, not just 'dancefloor' tracks, so they're not so concerned with things like that. Thanks btw!
You can mix out of it perfectly if you know what you are doing - there is a moment the tempo reverts back but not all the drums are back in the pattern - listen to Saha execute it perfectly back in 1991 on the mix th-cam.com/video/DUwjibFudGA/w-d-xo.html at 21.30 mins in - he mixes in the Shaker Song that uses the same drum sounds that bounce off each other and compliment the transision from one track to the next. I used to mix Last Rhythm out if it and that worked great too
I’ve been waiting for 30 years for a musician to explain practically what my ears and soul were feeling. I always knew it was that 3rd note that did it and now I have confirmation. I love you man, thank you so much
Belfast is a simply beautiful track, almost weep-worthy. Your amazing deconstruction not to mention your usual excellent delivery just keeps me coming back. Thank you.
Man ! What a track 🙏 reminds me of driving back from Manchester on the M62 at 6 in the morning with the sun just coming up.... Ultimate come down track 😎✌️
Awesome! I like how instruments mellow together. Can you also work on how FSOL's Papua New Guinea was made? One of my old school favorites. It has that cool Bass line, and some cool insane synth!
Gyu's already made one! But TH-cam struck it down. So he re-upped with JUST his recreation and no original audio. And they struck it again. He talks about it (with no music at all!) here - th-cam.com/video/eF1bw-RbUMk/w-d-xo.html - and the full video is available separately with Patreon
Absolutely "less is more". Even when I grew up making music in the 90s ``limited" by the gear I had, not so long ago I fell into the trap of adding too many sounds on my tracks, because I have more gear and tons of VST and I never liked the mix. It was super busy, like a crowd of instruments fighting to find a place, and at that moment was when I realized that all these beautiful tracks were made with less instruments and that's why you can listen to this records again and again without ear fatigue, so now I´m working only with the minimal sounds I need, and usually turning off more things in the mix, and it sounds much better. Thanks for the video! It's helpful to break down these tracks to understand why they sound so good.
Real oldskool classic ive still got it on record when woolworths were in the high street and sold vinyl. Those that remember that brilliant shop. Its definitely a beautiful mellow minimum paced track.
I remember hearing this track on someone's tape and he didn't know who it was, several years later I came across this group and heard the track. Always brings back memories for me, such a sublime track
This track is one of my favourites, good to meet you yesterday and see first hand your passion for music and sampling, black Van man if you are wondering 👍👍
Nice breakdown! Despite the apparent simplicity, the loping 909 pattern and the polymeters (3 and 5 against 4) give it a richness and subtlety that suit the emotional vocals. It’s nice to see that Orbital are still making great tracks: their latest collaboration with Sleaford Mods (Dirty Rat) was released just a few days ago and it’s an absolute banger.
I was watching your other videos and was thinking of commenting and asking you to make one for belfast. And then i found it! This is my favorite track of all time and i can’t wait to watch this video of yours!!
You absolutely nailed it man! Keep doing what you’re doing, it’s so cool seeing your breakdowns and commentary along the way. Would never have known the Wavestation was used in so many Orbital records!
Great vid. I’m not a musician, but I love the way you break it down. Real skill to make a song like this. Massively enhances my own appreciation for the track.
Quick tip which you probably already know - whenever you want to play clips/samples without any Ableton Live processing, make sure the "warp" button is off. I just noticed you had it on for the vocal sample, hence this comment. Anyway, great re-make!
Another great breakdown Guy and a really good recreation of this seminal Orbital track. You really got the essence of what makes this a beautiful track for me, and what makes Paul such a genius - making complex arrangements using simple instruments. His use of overlapping offbeat rhythms is Orbital's signature and is instantly recognisable.
I think you're really great! What you're saying here about simplicity made me think of Underworld - Born Slippy. Would love to see a 'How Was It Made?' episode on that track. I'm convinced there's some black magicks happening on those drums.
Amazing! Again. And another massive tune. Love the bit about adding manual automation, totally agree, I always try to add some live tweaking done by feel in all my tracks.
Fab. Just a genius tune. The greatest. I recently noticed elements inspired by Belfast in the TSHA track "Dancing in the Shadows" and I wondered if she'd tried to sample it or gone straight to her own take on things?
I first met Phil Hartnoll at a house party and I told him how much I loved Belfast. He talked me all through how he made it while I sat at his feet enraptured. I was somewhat refreshed.
@@GyuBeats I've since spent a lot of time with him and he's a really lovely guy. He'll be happy to tell you about anything Orbital related if you find yourself in his presence.
There is a documentary "a history of house mucic" where the Hartnoll brothers are at Crusty rave festival when they heard Joey Beltrams ENERGY FLASH for the first time as the sun was coming up, they looked at each other "what the fuk is this ? This is MAD !" best part of the 4 part doco imo. PEEPS IT ON TH-cam.
Brilliant as usual Gyu. Well done. Discovered this track back in the day thru the Wasted vocal version on a magazine cd. Think I still have that somewhere. Go well. B. ps Loving Orbital + Sleaford Mods collab.
Would love to see you do Meltdown by Orbital. Surely the greatest piece of electronic music ever recorded. Or maybe Pants, the most beautiful tune they ever made.
Alright pal!? Brilliant as your usual self I see...couple of questions. Where's your gaff in the UK? if I come overseas again to visit my brother we'll take you for a pint of lager. And if you ever get time can you have a go at The Chemical Brothers, Galaxy Bounce or Hoops. I also noticed that sometimes when you hit a certain groove, you make an almost duck like face...Bwahaahaaa, I know l make the same face.....and I know that feeling....wouldn't change it for the world. Keep it up pal, you do inspire and educate the masses.
Loving your content and insights, thank you for taking the time for putting these together. utterly enjoyable. Look forward to many more. Always felt that Gat Decor - Passion (original version) was a masterclass in crip and clean production that makes one of the piviotal house tunes. Would love you to delve in to that one. Same with Future Sound of London - Paupa New Guinea. Lol i could go on :) Continue to be awesome and stay safe.. much love
Much appreciated! I'll have a look at gat decor :) I did do a Papua New Guinea one which got blocked completely. It's available for my patrons on Patreon - www.patreon.com/gyubeats
@@GyuBeats Thanks for the reply, hope you are well and having a good weekend. Shame about PNG. Hope you will enjoy Gat Decor, the production values are just so high, at least in my uneducated opinion :), Stay awesome
When I was a DJ at my student Union (late 90s, early 00s), I always ended the night with this. It's a perfect ending as everyone is clearing out of the bar
“It’s terrible as a dance tune because how do you mix out of it?”
Incorrect.
It was never intended to be mixed out of.
It was always intended to be the last song of the nite.
Orbital winding down the BPM was their way of saying this.
btw: these tune breakdowns are unreal. Don’t stop!
Yeah you might be right. I also think that Orbital make pieces of music, not just 'dancefloor' tracks, so they're not so concerned with things like that. Thanks btw!
You can mix out of it perfectly if you know what you are doing - there is a moment the tempo reverts back but not all the drums are back in the pattern - listen to Saha execute it perfectly back in 1991 on the mix th-cam.com/video/DUwjibFudGA/w-d-xo.html at 21.30 mins in - he mixes in the Shaker Song that uses the same drum sounds that bounce off each other and compliment the transision from one track to the next. I used to mix Last Rhythm out if it and that worked great too
Couple of belfast mixes released as part of 30 something album are phenomenal. ANNA ambient remix, Yotto remix, David Holmes remix. Breathtaking.
Got back into Orbital again recently... Lush 3-1 into 3-2. Sublime.
Lush
Impact.
I've heard this as the last tune of so many nights - from hardcore raves in the 90s to house nights and after parties in the 2020s - never gets old
It was the last tune at our wedding, that was pretty special
The vocals is from the gothic composer and abbess Hildegard of Bigen's "o cuchari'. Orbital's Belfast is music that once heard has never left.
I always wondered why it was called Belfast and now I know thank you sir.
This is the track which made me fall in love with electronic music when I was at high school, one night listening to the radio in the 90s...
I’ve been waiting for 30 years for a musician to explain practically what my ears and soul were feeling. I always knew it was that 3rd note that did it and now I have confirmation. I love you man, thank you so much
Would love to hear you break down Sasha Xpander!
What an absolute classic. I first heard this on the film human traffic and it summed up the morning after a really great night out.
One of the best 90's rave track ever made, brings back so many memories....quite emotional too ha ha!
Belfast is a simply beautiful track, almost weep-worthy. Your amazing deconstruction not to mention your usual excellent delivery just keeps me coming back. Thank you.
Anthem. Loved the use of it “ on the drive home from the after party” in Human Traffic too.
Btw, found your channel yesterday and BIIINGING
Great movie!
Man ! What a track 🙏 reminds me of driving back from Manchester on the M62 at 6 in the morning with the sun just coming up.... Ultimate come down track 😎✌️
Awesome! I like how instruments mellow together. Can you also work on how FSOL's Papua New Guinea was made? One of my old school favorites. It has that cool Bass line, and some cool insane synth!
YES!!! FSOL in general are in general extremely underrated. Fully agree on Papua New Guinea
Gyu's already made one! But TH-cam struck it down. So he re-upped with JUST his recreation and no original audio. And they struck it again. He talks about it (with no music at all!) here - th-cam.com/video/eF1bw-RbUMk/w-d-xo.html - and the full video is available separately with Patreon
Thank you for saying exactly what I would have said! :)
Ahhh. Okay! FSOL got to be one of the best. 100%
I thought of the same track as he did orbital. Thumbs up. FSOL. Yes.
Absolute bliss of a track
Absolutely "less is more". Even when I grew up making music in the 90s ``limited" by the gear I had, not so long ago I fell into the trap of adding too many sounds on my tracks, because I have more gear and tons of VST and I never liked the mix. It was super busy, like a crowd of instruments fighting to find a place, and at that moment was when I realized that all these beautiful tracks were made with less instruments and that's why you can listen to this records again and again without ear fatigue, so now I´m working only with the minimal sounds I need, and usually turning off more things in the mix, and it sounds much better. Thanks for the video! It's helpful to break down these tracks to understand why they sound so good.
Dude I’m dance music less is more. The kick and bass should work all on their own. Then add the tasty bits!
It's such an iconic tune. I remember Pete Tong playing it as a tribute when Back2Basics DJ Ali Cooke died back in 1993.
An early morning favorite. The Sasha Vs The Light Remix of this classic is an absolute monster as well.
Real oldskool classic ive still got it on record when woolworths were in the high street and sold vinyl. Those that remember that brilliant shop. Its definitely a beautiful mellow minimum paced track.
I remember hearing this track on someone's tape and he didn't know who it was, several years later I came across this group and heard the track. Always brings back memories for me, such a sublime track
This track is one of my favourites, good to meet you yesterday and see first hand your passion for music and sampling, black Van man if you are wondering 👍👍
Ah nice one Ian!
Love to see you do an early severed heads track.
The perfect compliment to your aphex twin breakdown
You cover all of my favorite songs!
YOU ARE A LEGEND!!!
Just want to express my gratitude
You've absolutely smashed it again sir, many thanks!
If you drop 'Storm 3000' by Leftfield or 'Stella' by Jam and Spoon then my life is complete...
Thank you! I'll see what I can do
+1 for Stella or age of love…..
Such a massive tune. The way you dissect the the track is incredible & you make it look so easy to reproduce!
Aw thanks!
Nice breakdown! Despite the apparent simplicity, the loping 909 pattern and the polymeters (3 and 5 against 4) give it a richness and subtlety that suit the emotional vocals. It’s nice to see that Orbital are still making great tracks: their latest collaboration with Sleaford Mods (Dirty Rat) was released just a few days ago and it’s an absolute banger.
Thanks! Yes I agree :)
I was watching your other videos and was thinking of commenting and asking you to make one for belfast. And then i found it! This is my favorite track of all time and i can’t wait to watch this video of yours!!
really enjoying these videos. well done
Another great video, I always loved the vocal version of Belfast "Wasted" really added to the tune
You absolutely nailed it man! Keep doing what you’re doing, it’s so cool seeing your breakdowns and commentary along the way. Would never have known the Wavestation was used in so many Orbital records!
Magical Song!
Timeless
Great vid. I’m not a musician, but I love the way you break it down. Real skill to make a song like this. Massively enhances my own appreciation for the track.
Soooo goood!!! Thank you for deconstructing one of my all time favs!
Fell in love with them in college and this song still sounds amazing so many years later. Nice job dissecting it and recreating it so well.
What a truly beautiful track! Your video shows how much work it takes to create something which sounds so uncomplicated and ethereal.
Loved this in Human Taffic after they're coming back from the club all on a comedown.
Another song you've made me appreciate way more than I ever did. Thank you!
Quick tip which you probably already know - whenever you want to play clips/samples without any Ableton Live processing, make sure the "warp" button is off.
I just noticed you had it on for the vocal sample, hence this comment. Anyway, great re-make!
Incredible. Bravo sir.
Just a beautiful, classic track.
This used to be a warm-up tune when I was DJing back in the day when this was released. Such a fantastic piece of music...
This was brilliant. My fave tune of all time. Thanks for doing this.
She sings how to say it. The opening words to the song are "O Euchari" (O St. Eucharius)
Another great breakdown Guy and a really good recreation of this seminal Orbital track. You really got the essence of what makes this a beautiful track for me, and what makes Paul such a genius - making complex arrangements using simple instruments. His use of overlapping offbeat rhythms is Orbital's signature and is instantly recognisable.
Yeah he's the man!!
Thanks btw :)
Thank you so much for this!
blissful track. great work again
Great breakdown! Always had to assume the slowdown was a manual/live thing but love to see it being discussed :)
Belfast is indeed a classic. A really interesting journey into it’s creation, thank you.
It really is! thanks very much :)
Love the recent David Holmes remix of Belfast too.
How about Plastic Dreams by Jaydee next? 😀
Like the explanation of 5th's in context of minor and major chords
Quite a trip down memory lane listening to this, thanks a mill.
Just brilliant analysis! Your sound design and listening skills are just amazing. Thank you. Very inspired for my music production
That's very kind, thank you!
Great video, the 5 note pattern is great it really helps keep it interesting without overwhelming you
Totally agree!
This is so good, really appreciate you doung this. Thank you!
Saved my life a few times in 1992
love your channel mate great content . I'm from Belfast my self
Amazing track that really sold the comedown scene in Human Traffic
Yes definitely, it really captured that feeling.
Amazing track ...Anna ambient mix... saved my life this remix..
Anna is great 🙂
Great! Really enjoying these. Thanks again!
I think you're really great!
What you're saying here about simplicity made me think of Underworld - Born Slippy. Would love to see a 'How Was It Made?' episode on that track. I'm convinced there's some black magicks happening on those drums.
One of my favourite tracks you have deconstructed it beautifully!
top work again
Thanks! Appreciate that!
Love your content !! Awesome job on one of my fave tracks ever
I'm really enjoying these.
Another great vid, thanks.
Love what you're doing.
Wow your work is so detailed and in-depth .. one of thr true classics,
Another great track you’ve done! Legendary song! Thanks for your work
Fully diggin that Blue SHO1A.!
Great work Gyu.
PeaceFromOz 🇦🇺
loved it on its original release, loved it in human traffic - loving this excellent re-creation, well done....
I knew I could have hit LIKE before I listened to it 😂 Always great, my absolute fave channel just now.
You do such a brilliant job on these recreations 🙂👍
Thank you! Cheers!
Amazing! Again. And another massive tune.
Love the bit about adding manual automation, totally agree, I always try to add some live tweaking done by feel in all my tracks.
Oh and nicely done! Possibly your most accurate recreation yet.
Fab. Just a genius tune. The greatest.
I recently noticed elements inspired by Belfast in the TSHA track "Dancing in the Shadows" and I wondered if she'd tried to sample it or gone straight to her own take on things?
and just when you think they couldn't make this song better.. there's a version with vocals. Great channel btw
Thank you very much!
Ok but when are you adding the “Wasted” vocals hmm?? I kid, amazing video! Would love to see more videos on Underworld, loved the 8 Ball video.
I first met Phil Hartnoll at a house party and I told him how much I loved Belfast. He talked me all through how he made it while I sat at his feet enraptured. I was somewhat refreshed.
How refreshing! Wow that sounds awesome, I'm envious - in a nice way of course :)
@@GyuBeats I've since spent a lot of time with him and he's a really lovely guy. He'll be happy to tell you about anything Orbital related if you find yourself in his presence.
Unbelievable breakdown wow, the prodigy - your love next 😅
There is a documentary "a history of house mucic" where the Hartnoll brothers are at Crusty rave festival when they heard Joey Beltrams ENERGY FLASH for the first time as the sun was coming up, they looked at each other "what the fuk is this ? This is MAD !"
best part of the 4 part doco imo.
PEEPS IT ON TH-cam.
Brilliant as usual Gyu. Well done. Discovered this track back in the day thru the Wasted vocal version on a magazine cd. Think I still have that somewhere. Go well. B. ps Loving Orbital + Sleaford Mods collab.
Absolutely nailed it
Great job Well done!
Would love to see you do Meltdown by Orbital. Surely the greatest piece of electronic music ever recorded. Or maybe Pants, the most beautiful tune they ever made.
Stunning tune and you did it credit. Thank you
ah thanks!
Great video and such a great tune!
Yes mate, lush ❤️
That track I sooooo goood!!! 1990 never sounded so good
Great tune great video
It's an amazing track, I just love it.
Really enjoyed this one. You made easy work of it too. 😅
Amazing.
Great job on a Perfect Song!
Thanks!
Alright pal!? Brilliant as your usual self I see...couple of questions. Where's your gaff in the UK? if I come overseas again to visit my brother we'll take you for a pint of lager. And if you ever get time can you have a go at The Chemical Brothers, Galaxy Bounce or Hoops. I also noticed that sometimes when you hit a certain groove, you make an almost duck like face...Bwahaahaaa, I know l make the same face.....and I know that feeling....wouldn't change it for the world. Keep it up pal, you do inspire and educate the masses.
Awesome job honestly. Now do the 2nd side of The Altogether 😂. Na maybe just Dwr Budr. Or maybe my favorite Otoño 😊
Loving your content and insights, thank you for taking the time for putting these together. utterly enjoyable. Look forward to many more. Always felt that Gat Decor - Passion (original version) was a masterclass in crip and clean production that makes one of the piviotal house tunes. Would love you to delve in to that one. Same with Future Sound of London - Paupa New Guinea. Lol i could go on :) Continue to be awesome and stay safe.. much love
Much appreciated! I'll have a look at gat decor :) I did do a Papua New Guinea one which got blocked completely. It's available for my patrons on Patreon - www.patreon.com/gyubeats
@@GyuBeats Thanks for the reply, hope you are well and having a good weekend. Shame about PNG. Hope you will enjoy Gat Decor, the production values are just so high, at least in my uneducated opinion :), Stay awesome
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