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This is Robert from Close to Robert

Close to Robert
(the synth pop song)

Souvenir from a lost musician of the 80s, New Wave, electro, 1st JX3P synthe…

The instrumental theme came discovering a groovebox Roland MC505 and playing a Jupiter 8 brass synth sound. Lyrics and visual refer to the 80s, Roland JX3P synthesizer, technos addiction, so inspiring… Musically, the piano is still present to share the beat with a disco bass.

Le thème instrumental de Close to Robert est venu en découvrant une groove box Roland MC505, avec un son de cuivres synthés typique des années 80, genre Roland Jupiter 8. Les paroles (et le visuel) se réfèrent à cet univers 80s, au synthé Roland JX3P, plus généralement à l’addiction aux nouvelles technos si inspirantes. Musicalement, le piano reste présent partageant la rythmique avec une basse Disco.

Lyrics

I lost my way I miss
The sound of my old JX3P
It’s been so long to make
Work my brand new virtual synthe

I lost my soul my mind
I’ve broken my voice my guitar
It’s been so long to make
Work my brand new virtual guitar

So close to Robert
I hear a noise I can’t hear notes
So close to Robert
What will I do now
So close to Robert
I’ve got no choice it’s out of date
So close to Robert
What will I buy now

I lost my quest to make
Melodies like Paul Mac Cartney
It’s been so boring to make
Work my new virtual composer

I lost my love my friends
Perception of reality
It’s been so hard to make
Work my new virtual robot

So close to Robert
I hear a noise I can’t hear notes
So close to Robert
What will I do now
So close to Robert
I’ve got no choice it’s out of date
So close to Robert
What will I buy now

This is Robert from Close to Robert