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

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

#1 Post by stoppaz »

Hi everyone!

I'm a huge Pet Shop Boys fan since I was 4 years old and I wanted to share something special with you.
I’ve made an accurate instrumental recreation of one of their songs that I love the most, 'Being Boring' and I thought it would be fantastic to share it with this wonderful community of enthusiasts.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C9c7MmfsIay/

I hope you enjoy it and I’d love to hear your feedback and opinions!
I have already prepared instrumental recreations of their other songs, I will publish them soon.
Thanks everyone for listening!

Cheers,
paZ

August 6th update:

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

Here's my instrumental version of 'West End Girls' by the Pet Shop Boys, a song that perfectly captures the essence of urban life and the aspirations of 1980s London. 🌆✨

📢 Technical Details:⁣

MIDI Controllers: Arturia MiniLab Mk II, MiniLab 3
Recording Software: Apple Logic Pro 11⁣
Software Instruments and FX: Arturia Emulator II V, Arturia Mini V3, Arturia Rev LX-24, Roland Cloud JUPITER-8, Apple Logic Pro Retro Synth, OMI EII universe of sounds, UVI Emulation 2, UVI Drumulation, GForce DMX

🔧 I faced many challenges during the creation process; recreating this classic was an incredible journey through time, and I'm really satisfied with the result! ⭐️✨

A special thank you to Ben @ www.muzines.co.uk, whose article guided me in creating the bass sound! 🙏
https://www.muzines.co.uk/blog/sound-di ... d-girls/43
paZ★⁣⁣


August 12th update:

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:⁣

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★⁣⁣
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#2 Post by TallThinMan »

Hi paZ,

You did a great job! You have a really good ear. I’d love to hear a longer version.
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That's superb - thanks for sharing. Can I ask what VSTs you're using, particularly for that lovely string pad?
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#4 Post by y3potential »

Excellent stuff !! Really enjoyed that clip. I look forward to hearing your other efforts and more complete versions..
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#6 Post by matt74uk »

That's really rather good, I hope we get to hear a full version

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#7 Post by Neilatrone »

stoppaz wrote: Fri 19 Jul 2024, 12:08 pm Hi everyone!

I'm a huge Pet Shop Boys fan since I was 4 years old and I wanted to share something special with you.
I’ve made an accurate instrumental recreation of one of their songs that I love the most, 'Being Boring' and I thought it would be fantastic to share it with this wonderful community of enthusiasts.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C9c7MmfsIay/

I hope you enjoy it and I’d love to hear your feedback and opinions!
I have already prepared instrumental recreations of their other songs, I will publish them soon.
Thanks everyone for listening!

Cheers,
paZ
Super stuff paZ. You're really talented.

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ea39 wrote: Sat 20 Jul 2024, 11:18 am That's superb - thanks for sharing.
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ea39 wrote: Sat 20 Jul 2024, 11:18 am That's superb - thanks for sharing. Can I ask what VSTs you're using, particularly for that lovely string pad?
Oops, Found the details in the post - thank you!
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#11 Post by Oznerol »

Amazing, really!! A great pleasure!
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#12 Post by herts101 »

Wow! Reminds me again what a great song it is. Wish I could play like that.


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#13 Post by stoppaz »

Thank you very much, everyone!
The Pet Shop Boys are my favorite artists!
I have other instrumental recreations in the works that I will publish on my profile:

- West End Girls
- Bet She's Not Your Girlfriend
- Can You Forgive Her?
- Paninaro
- Rent
- Suburbia
- We All Feel Better In The Dark

This work requires a lot of research, but it is very fun!

Cheers,
paZ
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#15 Post by stoppaz »

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

Here's my instrumental version of 'West End Girls' by the Pet Shop Boys, a song that perfectly captures the essence of urban life and the aspirations of 1980s London. 🌆✨

📢 Technical Details:⁣

MIDI Controllers: Arturia MiniLab Mk II, MiniLab 3
Recording Software: Apple Logic Pro 11⁣
Software Instruments and FX: Arturia Emulator II V, Arturia Mini V3, Arturia Rev LX-24, Roland Cloud JUPITER-8, Apple Logic Pro Retro Synth, OMI EII universe of sounds, UVI Emulation 2, UVI Drumulation, GForce DMX

🔧 I faced many challenges during the creation process; recreating this classic was an incredible journey through time, and I'm really satisfied with the result! ⭐️✨

A special thank you to Ben @ www.muzines.co.uk, whose article guided me in creating the bass sound! 🙏
https://www.muzines.co.uk/blog/sound-di ... d-girls/43
paZ★⁣⁣

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