Jan Hammer - Crockett's Theme (live by Kebu @ Monari, 2022)

Studio version of this song out now on my "Synthesizer Legends - Volume 1" album!

The album is still available for a limited time on vinyl!

Ten years ago on this day I uploaded my live cover of Jan Hammer’s “Crockett’s Theme” from the soundtrack for the famous 80’s TV series Miami Vice. It quickly became my most popular video on my channel and the most requested tune on my live concerts. The tune has stayed in my live repertoire ever since, so I wanted to show you what it looks and sounds like today, ten years later. This video was recorded at "A weekend with Kebu", which took place in Matinkylä, Espoo, June 4-5, 2022.

Equipment used in this song: Korg Polysix, Poly 61 (through a SansAmp GT2), Mono/Poly; Roland TR-808 (hihats and cymbals), Juno 60, Alpha Juno 1&2; Jomox AirBase99 (kick, snare, toms); Touched-by-sound DRM1; Oberheim Matrix 1000; Akai MPC2500 (only for MIDI sequencing); Behringer X32 (main mixer); Yamaha 01V96 (preamps and delays); Lexicon MPX1; Strymon BigSky, as well as an iConnectivity MioXL midi patchbay and a Presonus D8 preamp.

Synthesizers and arrangement:
Sebastian "Kebu" Teir

Stage lights and audio:
Sebastian "Baba" Sjöblom

Background video:
Jørgen L. Ellefsen

Camera operators:
Christopher Marins
Mika Knuutila
Simon Sid
Heidi Väisänen

Cinematography and post-production editing:
Christopher Marins

Recorded and mixed by:
Sebastian Teir

"Crockett's Theme"
Written by Jan Hammer
Published by USIA Music Publishing

Financially supported by:
Arts Promotion Center Finland (Taiteen edistämiskeskus)
Föreningen Konstsamfundet

[gastonmcok]

Why on earth this song is that powerful?! I still listening this melody 30 years after and still getting me

[superjody]

I am so glad that I was around to enjoy the 80's. I loved Miami Vice too. It was ahead of it's time for sure. Now 75 years old and still enjoying the music. This guy is a genius.

[seanholman]

This takes me back to 1985, Thursday evening on itv @ 21.00, Miami vice, god im nearly 60 years old, & still get shivers down my spine when I hear this.

[tbnshci]

Finally, someone who collects the gear who can actually play them also. Such full warm rich vibrant crunchy deep sounds from these classic synths. Fantastic. Alive.

[e-recruitment_channel]

This was the first song I ever downloaded. On a 1.2K modem. Kept our phone line busy for a whole day. :) About 35 years ago. It still sounds as good now as it did back then.

[telantas]

This is what makes a classic timeless: its ability to attract incredibly talented artists like Kebu who breathe new life into it and give it a new meaning, a new aesthetic. Congratulations Kebu, you did it again!

[DrMarlowski]

Kebu is a true inspiration. You keep getting better and better. You were ahead of your time 10 years ago, classic synth sounds is what people want in 2022, and you've perfected your craft.

[douglasrainford]

Oh my God, this guy is a one man orchestra. We should have more guys like him.

[erikagrowe]

my mom and i would always watch miami vice on metv and this brought back memories of me and my mom watching miami vice and it made me smile, she passed away 8 years ago from cancer

[aksHandler]

I have never heard a better Synthwave than Crockett's Theme. This live performance really nails it that it's an impeccable masterpiece of a song.

[ArifHussain-zoyj]

Long drive. Crocketts theme performed by Kebu playing. Nothing beats it. You are a legend Kebu

[amonstermymother]

I didn't know you could play a guitar sound on a poly61!!!

[williamyemm-jf]

Bloody hell this is absolutely fantastic, loved miami vice. I have the complete box set. I've just finished watching it from episode 1-through to the end back 2 back, just fantastic. I'm trying to get hold of Nash bridges complete dvd set next.. But watching Jan hammer is just mesmerising what a absolute performance and such a great talent. 😮😮😮

[Jan-S-Simonsen]

Ah, the Roland Alpha Juno 2. My favourite synth of the 80s

[liquidintegrity]

This theme brings so much memories from 1987. I lived in Tallinn, Estonia 11 years old kid, parents decided to leave to country. I had this cassette with lots of pop music, and this theme was my favorite. I listened to it non stop. It’s a dream of an ocean breeze, fast driving car, dreams which we are living by.. Thank you 🙏 Kebu, you are an amazing artist! Next time I’m in Finland I’ll try and schedule to come over and be on your concert!

[binghamguevara]

Wow. A new live version of the old live version. What a fantastic internet surprise!

[ToMaTi-ukpn]

WHAT A FANTASTIC VERSION!!!
But how can people sit there so quietly? I would freak out in a good way!🤩
Thanx a lot Kebu!!! Greatings from Luxembourg

[OriginalAlien]

i think Kebu hypnotized his audience they sitting so calm must be that big screen it has magic

[cindaflame]

How the heck do you sit still through this?! I would be bouncing up and down in my chair. Great song, great artist

[amitparikh]

Coming to Kebu's show is on my bucket list. Love his music.