Pet Shop Boys - My Instrumental Recreations: ‘Being Boring’, 'West End Girls', 'Suburbia', 'Paninaro', 'Rent' and others

[stoppaz]

https://www.instagram.com/p/C-kq46RsPc5/

Just brought the iconic '80s back to life by recreating the legendary "Suburbia" by Pet Shop Boys (The Full Horror version) using MIDI controllers and software instruments!

Technical Details:⁣
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MIDI Controllers: Arturia MiniLab Mk II, MiniLab 3
Recording Software: Apple Logic Pro 11⁣
Software Instruments and FX: Arturia CMI V, Arturia Emulator II V, Arturia Rev LX-24, Fairlight CMI III Factory Library, UVI Emulation 2

This track has always resonated with me for its deep social commentary wrapped in infectious synth-pop energy! Had a blast reinterpreting it with my own touch.
paZ★⁣⁣

[stoppaz]

https://www.instagram.com/p/C-kq46RsPc5/

'Suburbia (The Full Horror)' - Pet Shop Boys [Instrumental Recreation]

Just brought the iconic '80s back to life by recreating the legendary "Suburbia" by Pet Shop Boys (The Full Horror version) using MIDI controllers and software instruments!

Technical Details:⁣
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MIDI Controllers: Arturia MiniLab Mk II, MiniLab 3
Recording Software: Apple Logic Pro 11⁣
Software Instruments and FX: Arturia CMI V, Arturia Emulator II V, Arturia Rev LX-24, Fairlight CMI III Factory Library, UVI Emulation 2

This track has always resonated with me for its deep social commentary wrapped in infectious synth-pop energy! Had a blast reinterpreting it with my own touch.
paZ★⁣⁣

[TallThinMan]

Along with EstuaryMists on YouTube, these are the best recreations I’ve ever heard. Are you sure you’re not just miming along to an instrumental made using AI?

Seriously, how long did it take you to make?

[Oznerol]

Amazing in every possible way...almost unreal! Please give us the chance to hear the full versions...and your work really makes me wish for you creating some "original mixes" of those songs, not just "literal re-creations", I mean you playing with the arrangements and original sounds to create some kind of "dub versions" and enjoy the sounds in full detail!

[DJAMIX]

Amazing in every possible way...almost unreal! Please give us the chance to hear the full versions...and your work really makes me wish for you creating some "original mixes" of those songs, not just "literal re-cretions", I mean you playing with the arrangements and original sounds to create some kind of "dub versions" and enjoy the sounds in full detail!

I second that!

Love it!!

[jasonjohn]

Wow this is wonderful. I could watch a spy cam of your studio all day haha, good vibes

[minimalpsb]

Very well played and Sounds Like the original.

Any Chance to Hearing this great Covers in Full Version maybe ?

[stoppaz]

Thank you all!
I worked on these arrangements for about 2 months, actually much longer if you consider the search for sounds and sample libraries.
Creating full versions is a great idea; do you have any suggestions on which platform to use for sharing them?

[stoppaz]

https://www.instagram.com/p/C-3Fu50sT3g/

'Paninaro (Italian Remix)' - Pet Shop Boys [Instrumental Recreation]

Traveling back in time to the '80s with this recreation of 'Paninaro' by the Pet Shop Boys! Everything was created using software instruments and sample libraries. The fashion and music of the '80s come alive today—let the rhythm take you away!
paZ★⁣⁣

Technical Details:⁣
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MIDI Controllers: Arturia MiniLab Mk II, MiniLab 3
Recording Software: Apple Logic Pro 11⁣
Software Instruments and FX: Arturia CMI V, Adrien Cook Fairlight Disk samples, Logic Pro Sampler, Waldorf PPG Wave 3.V, Roland Cloud JX-3P, Fairlight CMI III Factory Library, Arturia Rev LX-24, UVI Emulation 2

[stoppaz]

https://www.instagram.com/p/C_Ie84OM5Zo/

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'Rent' - Pet Shop Boys [Instrumental Recreation]

I've always loved the unique atmosphere of 'Rent' by the Pet Shop Boys, so I decided to recreate it from scratch using only software instruments and keyboards A tribute to an '80s synth-pop masterpiece, hope you enjoy it!
paZ★

Technical Details:

MIDI Controllers: Arturia MiniLab Mk II, MiniLab 3
Recording Software: Apple Logic Pro 11
Software Instruments and FX: Roland Cloud TR-808, JX-10, MKS-80, Logic Pro Sampler, ES2, Retrosynth, Alchemy, Waldorf Microwave 1, Fairlight CMI III Factory Library, Arturia Rev LX-24, UVI Emulation 2

[Neilatrone]

Fantastic @stoppaz - that's sounding great.

[mole973102]

All you need now is a Neilatron emulator.
Very impressive.

[stoppaz]

Thank you so much!

I am here today with a new recreation:

https://www.instagram.com/p/C_acR6rq8d6/

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'Bet She's Not Your Girlfriend' - Pet Shop Boys [Instrumental Recreation]

From my DAW to your feed: I recreated 'Bet She's Not Your Girlfriend' by Pet Shop Boys using only virtual instruments and plugins! My tribute to a hidden classic by the duo. Who else loves Pet Shop Boys' b-sides?
paZ★

Technical Details:

MIDI Controllers: Arturia MiniLab Mk II, MiniLab 3
Recording Software: Apple Logic Pro 11
Software Instruments and FX: Roland Cloud TR-909, XV-5080, Logic Pro Sampler, Retrosynth, Arturia Rev LX-24

[stoppaz]

https://www.instagram.com/p/C_sUHTDsuEE/

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'Can You Forgive Her?' - Pet Shop Boys [Instrumental Recreation]

I recreated Can You Forgive Her? by the Pet Shop Boys using software instruments and plugins. A tribute to one of my favorite tracks!
paZ★

Technical Details:

MIDI Controllers: Arturia MiniLab Mk II, MiniLab 3
Recording Software: Apple Logic Pro 11
Software Instruments and FX: Roland Cloud TR-909, TB-303, JV-5080, XV-5080, Logic Pro Sampler

[stoppaz]

https://www.instagram.com/p/C_-gCF8s9kA/

This is (for now) the last Pet Shop Boys track I've recreated, hope you enjoy it!

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'We all feel better in the dark' - Pet Shop Boys [Instrumental Recreation]

I recreated 'We all feel better in the dark' by the Pet Shop Boys, a true gem of the '90s house era. A perfect blend of electronic sounds and sensuality, this track explores the desire and intimacy that arise in the dark.
Sometimes, it’s when the lights go out that we feel the freest to be ourselves.
paZ★

Technical Details:

MIDI Controllers: Arturia MiniLab Mk II, MiniLab 3
Recording Software: Apple Logic Pro 11
Software Instruments and FX: Roland Cloud TR-808, JV-5080, XV-5080, Logic Pro Sampler (samples of 'Love Sensation' by Loleatta Holloway and 'Pump That Bass' by Original Concept)