Title: Das Modell - Flash covers Kraftwerk
Post by: Flash Harry on January 28, 2013, 04:16:21 PM
Post by: Flash Harry on January 28, 2013, 04:16:21 PM
It's been ages since I submitted a festival track, one of my favourite from the late 70's - released in Germany in 1978 and the UK in 1981. Maybe it's stretching the festivals rules a bit, but I'm sticking with the original release date.
I'm not singing it German though if anyone fancies a stab I can put the track up minus the vox.
All done on a Korg R3, except the vocal obviously which was recorded using a Rode NT1a, and mixed in Reaper.
Title: Re: Das Modell - Flash covers Kraftwerk
Post by: 64Guitars on January 28, 2013, 04:52:43 PM
Post by: 64Guitars on January 28, 2013, 04:52:43 PM
Fabulous. I love the synth sounds. Vocals are quite good too. I don't know the original but this certainly has that Kraftwerk sound.
Title: Re: Das Modell - Flash covers Kraftwerk
Post by: Oldrottenhead on January 28, 2013, 05:12:47 PM
Post by: Oldrottenhead on January 28, 2013, 05:12:47 PM
at last i got a sneak preview of this on my mobile phone ages ago.
well worth the wait.
das ist gut.
well worth the wait.
das ist gut.
Title: Re: Das Modell - Flash covers Kraftwerk
Post by: Greeny (No longer active) on January 29, 2013, 01:45:09 AM
Post by: Greeny (No longer active) on January 29, 2013, 01:45:09 AM
I was excited even before I pressed the play button!
Absolutely fantastic, Mike. The synths are spot on - song and period authentic, and you nail the vocal too. This was such an influential song on me - it made me aware of Kraftwerk and then I started looking back at their older stuff. What a brilliant and inspired cover. Thanks - made my morning :-)
Absolutely fantastic, Mike. The synths are spot on - song and period authentic, and you nail the vocal too. This was such an influential song on me - it made me aware of Kraftwerk and then I started looking back at their older stuff. What a brilliant and inspired cover. Thanks - made my morning :-)
Title: Re: Das Modell - Flash covers Kraftwerk
Post by: dasilvasings on January 29, 2013, 03:39:29 AM
Post by: dasilvasings on January 29, 2013, 03:39:29 AM
Ditto!
I was seriously considering covering this... for the unplugged fest... I love the song, and lately I have been listening to a lot of synth pop. I am not sure if it came from someone in this site, or if I discovered it myself, but last week I lost (won!) 2 hours of my life listening to the fun-tastic documentary from BBC - Synth Brittania. Really recommend!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1csBcgJn0cQ
Thanks for posting this. The sounds are amazing.
Like Greeny said,
I was seriously considering covering this... for the unplugged fest... I love the song, and lately I have been listening to a lot of synth pop. I am not sure if it came from someone in this site, or if I discovered it myself, but last week I lost (won!) 2 hours of my life listening to the fun-tastic documentary from BBC - Synth Brittania. Really recommend!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1csBcgJn0cQ
Thanks for posting this. The sounds are amazing.
Like Greeny said,
QuoteInsert Quote
I was excited even before I pressed the play button!
Title: Re: Das Modell - Flash covers Kraftwerk
Post by: cuthbert on January 29, 2013, 09:55:09 AM
Post by: cuthbert on January 29, 2013, 09:55:09 AM
Count me among the excited... 8)
I really got into Kraftwerk rather late...about five years ago, when I picked up 'Computer World'. Needless to say, I got 'The Man-Machine' soon thereafter. :)
You captured the vibe on this one perfectly. Loved the synth parts, and a perfect vocal delivery.
I really got into Kraftwerk rather late...about five years ago, when I picked up 'Computer World'. Needless to say, I got 'The Man-Machine' soon thereafter. :)
You captured the vibe on this one perfectly. Loved the synth parts, and a perfect vocal delivery.
Title: Re: Das Modell - Flash covers Kraftwerk
Post by: stoman on January 29, 2013, 10:52:55 AM
Post by: stoman on January 29, 2013, 10:52:55 AM
I'm really not into covers, but hearing "Das Modell" in English was a very interesting experience. You captured the mood very well. I've always loved the original version, but this one is really nice too.
Regards,
Steffen
Regards,
Steffen
Title: Re: Das Modell - Flash covers Kraftwerk
Post by: Pete C on January 29, 2013, 11:20:58 AM
Post by: Pete C on January 29, 2013, 11:20:58 AM
Fantastisch ! Wunderbar ! Great cover of a classic. Brilliant synth and a cracking vocal. I remember dancing to this in the 70's at a 'disco' I used to go to - Wigan nightlife must have been very avant garde !
One of my top 10 synth songs - love it!
One of my top 10 synth songs - love it!
Title: Re: Das Modell - Flash covers Kraftwerk
Post by: ODH on January 30, 2013, 06:23:52 AM
Post by: ODH on January 30, 2013, 06:23:52 AM
Lovely job. Perfect snare sound.
Title: Re: Das Modell - Flash covers Kraftwerk
Post by: Geir on January 30, 2013, 08:51:08 AM
Post by: Geir on January 30, 2013, 08:51:08 AM
to say as a friend of us would if he spoke another language :
fick mich sanft mit einer Kneifzange
fick mich sanft mit einer Kneifzange
Title: Re: Das Modell - Flash covers Kraftwerk
Post by: 64Guitars on January 30, 2013, 02:50:01 PM
Post by: 64Guitars on January 30, 2013, 02:50:01 PM
Quote from: Geir on January 30, 2013, 08:51:08 AMfick mich sanft mit einer Kneifzange
I copied and pasted that into Google Translate and got something a bit different than I expected. :D :D :D
Title: Re: Das Modell - Flash covers Kraftwerk
Post by: Speed Demon on January 30, 2013, 04:19:08 PM
Post by: Speed Demon on January 30, 2013, 04:19:08 PM
Man, oh man, what a song!
You have certainly mastered the synh sounds. Impossible to listen and not tap my feet to the beat.
Well done!
You have certainly mastered the synh sounds. Impossible to listen and not tap my feet to the beat.
Well done!
Title: Re: Das Modell - Flash covers Kraftwerk
Post by: Flash Harry on January 30, 2013, 04:46:12 PM
Post by: Flash Harry on January 30, 2013, 04:46:12 PM
Quote from: Geir on January 30, 2013, 08:51:08 AMfick mich sanft mit einer Kneifzange
Pliers Geir?
Title: Re: Das Modell - Flash covers Kraftwerk
Post by: henwrench on January 31, 2013, 02:33:32 AM
Post by: henwrench on January 31, 2013, 02:33:32 AM
Authentic. Superb. 8)
henwrench
henwrench
Title: Re: Das Modell - Flash covers Kraftwerk
Post by: kenny mac on January 31, 2013, 07:47:18 AM
Post by: kenny mac on January 31, 2013, 07:47:18 AM
Wow nice one flash Harry ,I always loved this song,it's amazing how many guitar based artists Kraftwerk had an influence on as well as keyboard ones.
A well produced song my friend.
A well produced song my friend.
Title: Re: Das Modell - Flash covers Kraftwerk
Post by: chuckizzet on February 08, 2013, 12:34:59 PM
Post by: chuckizzet on February 08, 2013, 12:34:59 PM
really like this, well done with the vocals too!
Title: Re: Das Modell - Flash covers Kraftwerk
Post by: scratchy on February 22, 2013, 03:16:55 AM
Post by: scratchy on February 22, 2013, 03:16:55 AM
i can't tell you how amazed i am by this! the original is hotwired into my brain and this syncs with it exactly! just genius.