This is the track that took me from buying records to buying music equipment I saw this band using a SH101 on a late night tv show and went out and bought one the next day from my local music shop in 1989 .....never looked back the seed was planted and eventually hooked up with someone who had a korg M1 ,dr rhythm drum machine and pro 24 on the Atari .The rest is history so they say .......
The TV show you mention may be 'Snub TV' which I watched on BBC 2. I still have the episode on VHS. 808 State (including Gerald Simpson (A Guy Called Gerald) and MC Tunes on vocal duty) played 'Dance Yourself To Death' where the SH-101 featured heavily...it sounded awesome! 🤩 I also have an SH-101 which I purchased around the same time. 🎹 I know this track as 'Pacific State' and own it as part of the 'Quadrastate' E.P. which I have on vinyl. 🎷
Pacific State/202/707/etc... is one of those songs that still surprises me that it came out in '89. Over the years I've always thought if it were released in the 90s, or 00's, and on it would still be a hit through each decade. Loved it as a Teen in the 90's, a young adult in the 00's and today as a full on adult, it still gives me goose bumps. One of those songs that has so many layers and you pay attention to each and every one of them when listening, and they all hit you on some level. One of those tracks that you can get lost in very easily. Great great job on the deconstruction!
Great that you're enjoying them. 'Unfinished Sympathy' is following very soon but in the meantime, there are free online taster courses you can try if you're interested :: www.pointblankmusicschool.com/free-stuff/
Thank you so much. This has stood the test of time for me personally for over 30 years since I first heard it. Never ever EVER get bored of listening to it. Your deconstruction of this has given me a totally new view and understanding. I can’t thank you enough.
One of my favourite tracks, that reminds me of amazing dream-like memories of the time. When the UK partyied in fields, a very hippie-like time. You smiled when this tune came on, esp at sunrise. I use logic, but great tutorial & tune. ☮️
Ski 's the Best tutor on youtube for electronics music. Brilliant work keep it up. Challenge for you ski could deconstruct bt embracing the sunshine sasha mix.a timeless track
I just recently fell in love with that track again. I learned so, so much from this video - and i was just interested in the song. So thank you for teaching me more in half an hour than music teachers couldn't teach me in years!
ONE OF MY FAVORITE TRACKS OF ALL TIME!!! THANKS SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!! X1 BILLION THANKS INS'T ENOUGHT!!!!!!!!! THANKS AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MORE OF THIS PLEASE!!!!
Hi there.i notice you say you still listen to them(as do I)do you have any links to any other resources? & are you aware of this channel! youtube.com/@sunset102?si=5polh9NOAOcQSNbn
The album ‘90’ by 808 State was groundbreaking and my favourite when it came out. Always knew this track as Pacific 202. Not 707. Bit of a head scratcher.
I love Pacific state/707/303/whatever it's called. I also find music theory interesting so I recognised the 7th chord. Interesting that they just sampled it and shifted it up and down, such a simple idea and very effective.
Thanks very much for this really fantastic deconstruction session (oops, sorry for being so late; I've only just discovered them). Ski, it's great to feel your passion for the music of that time. You ponder at the end, whether 808 State were using an Atari ST. I would certainly say they were; it appears centre-stage with them, on that clip from Top of the Pops included at near the start of this presentation. Big thumbs up.
What fewer people know about this track, is it was heavily influenced by Exotica, a 50s subgenre of Lounge music that focused on imitating oriental themes. Its original listening audience were Pacific War veterans, hence we have "pacific" mentioned in the title.
Still a top track today after all these years, i will be recreating that track myself thanks for sharing I always wandering what chords they were using on this track and now I know they are sevenths I'm going to dust off my VST'S and have a go myself.as you say the swing on the Drum track really lifts this track, and yes the D-50 one bar descending notes quantised has got to be one of the best fills in tracks used from this Genre, i still remember it very well to this day after I bought this album believe it or not on tape, remember that Wow just on this basis of this track!
In one of the many mixes of this track the loon bird sample is slowed-down as the track nears an end. It starts to sound like a processed human voice saying 'come here'.
@@theresuga Hi, not sure which remix it was as there have been so many... but you might be right in suggesting that moment of lucidity might have been brought on by being 'under the influence' of some chemical or other....
me too! :D couldn't ignore it when I got my STe in 1992 and a copy of Gorgeous .. still using the ST with a Mac for some post soundcloud.com/push-records/tracks
I could get this equipment but I just wouldn't kniw how to use it to its full potential. I'm such a technophobe but love all genre's of music these make
Was a lot more effort and creativity in electronic music back then. I've heard nothing as good as this track in the last decade or two and it doesn't sound overproduced.
@@maccagrabme I can't think of many, cause I'm stuck in late '80s just like you. Ceephax, Powder, Legowelt... they're league below 808 State though. But I believe there's someone in the underground waiting to be discovered.
ski can you please deconstruct ..Digitalism - Wolves.. i think it got a very classic structure that will be helpful . for me anyway .. love the work . thank you
The original 909 has a Shuffle button, more than likely applied it to the drums to get the swing variation. The RSC VST version has a Shuffle dial, it's pretty effective.
how much do i have to pay for someone to help me learn(deconstruct) how to make any of the following songs? 1. dynamo city - one night in hackney 2.stefano noferini - this is fucking house music 3. ben sims - re manipulator (adam beyer remix) thanks,,,
Download Roland Sound Cloud - they have all these synths and drum machines for a subscription. Following this deconstruction I made Pacific State in about 1 hr. I had to sample the Loon Bird from a TH-cam vid though. Still sounds close enough to the original.
@@mogaro7525 I have the Juno 106 synth from the 80’s, but want to know how the vst Ski used was created. I don’t want to pay for the Roland soundcloud vst. I’m also looking for the loon sample from the emax stock sounds.
This is the track that took me from buying records to buying music equipment I saw this band using a SH101 on a late night tv show and went out and bought one the next day from my local music shop in 1989 .....never looked back the seed was planted and eventually hooked up with someone who had a korg M1 ,dr rhythm drum machine and pro 24 on the Atari .The rest is history so they say .......
I had (and still have) the Korg M1 and Pro 24 on the Atari back in the day. Good times!
The TV show you mention may be 'Snub TV' which I watched on BBC 2. I still have the episode on VHS. 808 State (including Gerald Simpson (A Guy Called Gerald) and MC Tunes on vocal duty) played 'Dance Yourself To Death' where the SH-101 featured heavily...it sounded awesome! 🤩 I also have an SH-101 which I purchased around the same time. 🎹 I know this track as 'Pacific State' and own it as part of the 'Quadrastate' E.P. which I have on vinyl. 🎷
@@Hypagen I cannot remember what it was but that well could be it
Pacific State/202/707/etc... is one of those songs that still surprises me that it came out in '89. Over the years I've always thought if it were released in the 90s, or 00's, and on it would still be a hit through each decade. Loved it as a Teen in the 90's, a young adult in the 00's and today as a full on adult, it still gives me goose bumps. One of those songs that has so many layers and you pay attention to each and every one of them when listening, and they all hit you on some level. One of those tracks that you can get lost in very easily. Great great job on the deconstruction!
I feel the same way and I’m 62 now. I was 26 when it came out.
Loving these sessions, it's like watching a magician revealing his tricks while still keeping the magic.
Great that you're enjoying them. 'Unfinished Sympathy' is following very soon but in the meantime, there are free online taster courses you can try if you're interested :: www.pointblankmusicschool.com/free-stuff/
I. Can't. Wait. I love Massive Attack.
*cough* Massive Attack? Unfinished Sympathy? Very soon?
I love this dude. Such a good teacher with a deep knowledge and of sound. Pacific State is one of my favorite tracks ever.
LOVE this song! I sense a little bit of "The Whistle Song" out of it.
Thank you so much. This has stood the test of time for me personally for over 30 years since I first heard it. Never ever EVER get bored of listening to it. Your deconstruction of this has given me a totally new view and understanding. I can’t thank you enough.
I used to play this on repeat for hours. First saw them 'live' on Granada Reports! EDIT: Awesome recreation skills, bang on.
Ski is an absolute genius, he just makes it looks easy.
One of my favourite tracks, that reminds me of amazing dream-like memories of the time. When the UK partyied in fields, a very hippie-like time. You smiled when this tune came on, esp at sunrise. I use logic, but great tutorial & tune. ☮️
Thanks for this tutorial. I was 28 when this song came out. Still playing the vinyl and CD’s of 808 State.
After sooo many years I have finaly find out which bird was that. :) Thanks for another great deconstruction.
Absolutely stunning track
Ski 's the Best tutor on youtube for electronics music. Brilliant work keep it up. Challenge for you ski could deconstruct bt embracing the sunshine sasha mix.a timeless track
I just recently fell in love with that track again. I learned so, so much from this video - and i was just interested in the song. So thank you for teaching me more in half an hour than music teachers couldn't teach me in years!
This is absolute gold
These deconstructions are gold. Thank you for your effort.
The anthem of my Freshman year in college ❤❤❤
Informative. love it down to techniques, instruments arrangements but a perfect choice for the 40 somethings where it evokes that whole era of music
I've never ever called this tune 707, in fact only until this year have I heard it called this. Always knew it as Pacific State, always
Pause at 2:14
Challenge. How about a deconstruction of FSOL: Papau new Guinea? =)
ONE OF MY FAVORITE TRACKS OF ALL TIME!!! THANKS SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!! X1 BILLION THANKS INS'T ENOUGHT!!!!!!!!! THANKS AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MORE OF THIS PLEASE!!!!
Graham is a pure genius...Still listen to mighty 808State every week.
Hi there.i notice you say you still listen to them(as do I)do you have any links to any other resources? & are you aware of this channel!
youtube.com/@sunset102?si=5polh9NOAOcQSNbn
Superb. The gorgeous 808 State.
Thank you for this. It makes me appreciate this wonderful track that much more.
The album ‘90’ by 808 State was groundbreaking and my favourite when it came out. Always knew this track as Pacific 202. Not 707. Bit of a head scratcher.
I read somewhere recently that the 707 version was the 7 inch mix, but don't quite me as this internet can tell some whacking great porkie pies
It is actually Pacific State Deconstruction (the version with the 909), Pacific 707 drums were made with a TR 707..
I love Pacific state/707/303/whatever it's called. I also find music theory interesting so I recognised the 7th chord. Interesting that they just sampled it and shifted it up and down, such a simple idea and very effective.
This was great... Please please do the same with "Voodoo Ray" I would come to see this for sure.
Thanks very much for this really fantastic deconstruction session (oops, sorry for being so late; I've only just discovered them). Ski, it's great to feel your passion for the music of that time.
You ponder at the end, whether 808 State were using an Atari ST. I would certainly say they were; it appears centre-stage with them, on that clip from Top of the Pops included at near the start of this presentation.
Big thumbs up.
Absolutely groundbreaking track!
Do Voodoo Ray next!!!!!
Great idea, but exceptionally hard to recreate.
Playing With Knives Would be good .
@@eastrecordings9921 What part of it do you think is difficult to recreate?
th-cam.com/video/qYo1sNS4mhs/w-d-xo.html
Ski is amazing & love these deconstructions mate
Love this track, very interesting to see how it was made.
Great job as usual from the deconstruction maestro
So great Ski, as usual !!
Dudes too modest, that sax is Dead on!!
Love the loon
you're amazing Ski. a book of knowledge.
Enjoying the rebuild great.
I bought the 12" and it's still somewhere in my sister's vinyl collection. Nearly 30 years later I'm going out playing live dreamy techno.
Brilliant thanks for uploading. Really enjoyed this!!!
What fewer people know about this track, is it was heavily influenced by Exotica, a 50s subgenre of Lounge music that focused on imitating oriental themes. Its original listening audience were Pacific War veterans, hence we have "pacific" mentioned in the title.
I absolutely never ever knew the loon bird was sampled in this track 😯 would never have worked that out!
The Loon Bird! I always wanted to know wich animal made this sample!
The sample was used on the Sueno Latino house track as well
The North American Loon, to be precise ;-)
Thanks for showing us!
Loved that! 👍🏻🎹
Still a top track today after all these years, i will be recreating that track myself thanks for sharing I always wandering what chords they were using on this track and now I know they are sevenths I'm going to dust off my VST'S and have a go myself.as you say the swing on the Drum track really lifts this track, and yes the D-50 one bar descending notes quantised has got to be one of the best fills in tracks used from this Genre, i still remember it very well to this day after I bought this album believe it or not on tape, remember that Wow just on this basis of this track!
Looking forward to Section 25's - 'Looking From A Hilltop' Megamix deconstruction ;)
Kkidzz Or that other great DoJo/Be Music production from that period: Marcel King - Reach For Love.
In one of the many mixes of this track the loon bird sample is slowed-down as the track nears an end. It starts to sound like a processed human voice saying 'come here'.
Ooh is this “Bonus Bird Beats”? It’s on Spotify, although I don’t get the “come here” but maybe you need to smoke a J to hear it haha
Ooh actually I think I’ve found it - 12” version?
@@theresuga Hi, not sure which remix it was as there have been so many... but you might be right in suggesting that moment of lucidity might have been brought on by being 'under the influence' of some chemical or other....
Thank you for your work, OMG amazing!
Awesome!
Brilliantly done
Now if only you guys had been kind enough to provide wav file samples of the various audio bits so those of us at home could mess around with them.
Awesome vid. Thank you!
I was waiting for "how the f**k" moment on the bassline - but Blue Peter came in! nvm - awesome re-creation again from a quality channel (y)
Those chords are in the Juno 2 rich strings bank A22 with the chord button on 👍
Jean Michelle Jarre had a very similar loon bird sound on oxygene what used to pan round the speakers
roland supernatural sound engine has a great realistic sax
Great. I just think that song is so California, not that I ever went there. You can see the load of crud they had in the Tokyo video.
very cool.... nailed it
Hey, the Emulator video is from @synthmania!
This is superb content
RIP Andy Barker 808 State. died on the 6th nov 2021
The percussion sounds should be from Roland R-8
Fantastic
Great tune and deconstruction. Is the project file downloadable anywhere? I'd love to get that loon sample.
my favourite guy has the to be the guy whos just jumping while playing drums
Something wrong with cover photo for this video. Where is Gerald Simpson? He is author of this song.
8🎹8🎚 STATE 🎹
11:38 Oh my god that's it. That darn flute
Damn I thought it was a Juno Alpha used for the famous pad sound.
WOW!
Ski: think this was the track that got me into doing MIDI on the ST
me too! :D couldn't ignore it when I got my STe in 1992 and a copy of Gorgeous .. still using the ST with a Mac for some post soundcloud.com/push-records/tracks
facebook.com/groups/atarist/ atari ST musicians network! if you still use ST or have an interest :)
Awesome tutorial, I wanted to ask if you where the DJ that used to play on a Sunday night at called FF in Holburn London
8:43 It looks like the star theme of mario
I wish you would share the patch for the juno... been trying to figure it out
I could get this equipment but I just wouldn't kniw how to use it to its full potential. I'm such a technophobe but love all genre's of music these make
I always thought this was called Pacific State. I had the Quadrastate vinyl with it on.
Aaaah ok. They made a not as good version
Was a lot more effort and creativity in electronic music back then. I've heard nothing as good as this track in the last decade or two and it doesn't sound overproduced.
Today people are as creative as before, only difference they're more oriented on the technical side of production.
@@B1SCOOP What would you say is iconic nowadays? This track still sounds great 30 yrs later, what is out now that you think will sound good in 2050?
@@maccagrabme I can't think of many, cause I'm stuck in late '80s just like you. Ceephax, Powder, Legowelt... they're league below 808 State though. But I believe there's someone in the underground waiting to be discovered.
Ha, a Macintosh SE/30 at 11:13. What was its task in that clip, running some MIDI-related software?
Geil. Danke. :-)
ski can you please deconstruct ..Digitalism - Wolves.. i think it got a very classic structure that will be helpful . for me anyway .. love the work . thank you
Hey could i ask that you send me that bassline as a midi file?
Is the Ableton project available to download?
How did they apply swing back in 89 ? Could you apply swing on the Atari in Cubase back then ?
The original 909 has a Shuffle button, more than likely applied it to the drums to get the swing variation. The RSC VST version has a Shuffle dial, it's pretty effective.
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Fantastic, thankyou, what’s the music school?
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👍 Subscribed 👍
The OG version on Quadrastate is superior to all others 💁
how much do i have to pay for someone to help me learn(deconstruct) how to make any of the following songs?
1. dynamo city - one night in hackney
2.stefano noferini - this is fucking house music
3. ben sims - re manipulator (adam beyer remix)
thanks,,,
erm, take a shot every time he says erm
How did you create the Juno 106, was it a VST or you created it using Ableton stock devices?
Download Roland Sound Cloud - they have all these synths and drum machines for a subscription. Following this deconstruction I made Pacific State in about 1 hr. I had to sample the Loon Bird from a TH-cam vid though. Still sounds close enough to the original.
@@mogaro7525 I have the Juno 106 synth from the 80’s, but want to know how the vst Ski used was created. I don’t want to pay for the Roland soundcloud vst. I’m also looking for the loon sample from the emax stock sounds.
Actually, the "writers" were only Graham Massey & Gerald Simpson
Now we have Calvin Harris,why?
Do Minefields by the prodigy, its a piece of art!
that saxophone sounds soo off key and not in the fun way
Der Track ist so fürchterlich