Jan Hammer - Crockett's Theme (live by Kebu @ Dynamo)

A studio version of this tune is out now on my "Synthesizer Legends - Volume 1" album:

A live version of this tune is also available on my "Live in Oslo" album:

I always liked this tune and was inspired when I heard Michael Cassette's version. So for my live performance I made an arrangement that was influenced by both versions, but put my own twist on it. The tune ended my show in Dynamo, Turku, where this video was recorded 5th May 2012. Unfortunately, I only had three camcorders going and the heavy bass drum in the club made the cameras vibrate with each beat. But the feeling was so high in the club that I definitely wanted to upload this particular take!

The song was performed using only analog synthesizers, either played live or sequenced. The performance was recorded line in to one of the cameras. The ambience in the club was recorded using the built-in microphones on two of the remaining cameras and mixed together with the line signal. Some mistakes were replaced with audio from a rehearsal take.

Equipment used in this song: Korg Polysix, Poly 61 (through a SansAmp GT2), Mono/Poly, Micro-preset M500; Roland TR-808, Jomox AirBase99, Juno 60, Alpha Juno 1&2; Touched-by-sound DRM1, Oberheim Matrix 6R, Yamaha RM1x (only for MIDI sequencing), Behringer DDX3216, Lexicon MPX500, as well as a midi patchbay and additional preamps for my mixer. Cameras: Canon HF100 (x2) and HF200.

A big thank you to the amazing audience in Turku and to Turku Synth Club for arranging the gig!

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[Motoscotty]

Still listening in 2024, what a performance, what a tune!

[jeanneymar]

dude is still liking comments after 9 years. What a legend

[dlyras]

This was played and mixed live by ONE MAN in one take. Let that sink in. No cuts, no edits, no re-dos. Legendary!

[nloAKS]

This song is capable of being calming, powerful, and nostalgic.

[WarrenPostma]

It’s 2022 and this is still the best live synth performance I have ever seen.

[PRiBz]

Now that's a true keyboard warrior... So awesome Kebu can't wait to sample EVERYTHING!

[neilbrodie]

Once in a generation you get someone who has a special gift and this man is one of those special few what a legend and keyboardist best I have ever heard

[katman]

Now there's a man who loves what he does. And his synthesizers!
Love and respect, I'm a big fan, thank you for many years of great music!

[Schreag]

an artist who not only understands his craft but also lives through his performances

[millennialchicken]

This is one of the best covers of all time, not changing my mind.

[MikeSmith-mrod]

April 2024, still watching Miami Vice, still listening Kebu playing 12 on keyboards in one track. And I love it =)

[davidholder]

Kebu doesn't push play, he doesn't twist knobs. No, Kebu is a magician, and magicians make magic.

[Xaniyo]

I love when musicians is totally IN their music.

[paulweytjens]

Back to the eighties. Great feeling. No Facebook, no internet, no instagram, no Google.... We had a great simple live.

[JosephelLeon]

Watching/listening to in 2024! This is great.

[gilbertcouillard]

I just watched this for the first time and all I can say is....
I AM IN COMPLETE AWE OF THIS.

[pikvlieg]

My god… this is sheer brilliance… unbelievable

[charlesshaw]

This guy is a synth genius but the Jan Hammer original had so much feeling and was also technically totally original. That’s a true musical genius.

[janbecicka]

Awesome, very very good work. Thank you Mr. Hammer. 🇨🇿😃♥️

[DefaultTheseus]

You could taste the obvious alternation in his version yet it never felt forced, that too live. Incredibly gifted.