Yesterday - Aboemusic

3rd Sep 2025 13:09 - 1 year ago
Description : The first of a few tracks I've made recently which attempts to recreate an 80's style sound. I've written lyrics for it but have yet to perfrom on the track. It's about a bygone love and the lingering feelings one has of a past partner, perhaps a first love, and hurt felt at being rejected by someone considered special.

Just thought to share to get some feedback to see what you guys think of it so far.

Thanks!

Comments (16)

If you have time take a listen and give aboemusic some feedback.

mdhnsy
mdhnsy 30th Sep 2025 13:16 - 11 months ago
nostalgic feel, i like the ambience of it!
yaccub
yaccub 16th Sep 2025 11:06 - 1 year ago
love it
aboemusic
aboemusic replied 26th Sep 2025 - 11 months ago
Thanks yaccub. Appreciating the love
Flat2Forge
Flat2Forge 12th Sep 2025 16:56 - 1 year ago
I love 80s music and this is very similar, good job!
aboemusic
aboemusic replied 16th Sep 2025 - 1 year ago
Thanks. It's a track that's been floating around unfinished for quite a few years, so just decided to put it out there at this stage and get some feedback. Thanks for yours :)
VTNights
VTNights 11th Sep 2025 20:37 - 1 year ago
Sound a bit like the "Twins" The drums could have some more meat and variations in it, but a good start :-)
aboemusic
aboemusic replied 11th Sep 2025 - 1 year ago
Thanks for the helpful feedback. The rhythm section has always been an Achilles heel of mine, I won't lie. Especially fills etc. But I've taken on board your comment (along with some others) and intend to make some adjustments in the near future.

Thanks again for the feedback :)
ValveDriver
ValveDriver 11th Sep 2025 18:33 - 1 year ago
It does have an 80s feel. I noticed a couple people compared it to A-Ha. I can agree with that. I can also hear just a touch of Depeche Mode in a few spots.

Having been around in the 80s, and listening to ALL of the music back then, here are a couple of suggestions to consider for a more authentic 80s sound:

Brassy stabs. For whatever reason we thought the brassy stabs were gods gift to synth pop back then. In some songs they were very prevalent, in others, just an accent here and there. In this track, they'd be better as a here and there accent type.

Super synth tom rolls, Try throwing in a few tom fills that are very obviously synth toms. Another thing we thought was a good idea.

Just a couple of ideas that you can either use, or toss out. Either way, you've done a good job with your recreation.
Take care.
V.
aboemusic
aboemusic replied 11th Sep 2025 - 1 year ago
Hi there. Thanks for the insightful feedback. I may go back to the drawing board and incorporate these ideas to see how they sound overall.
Coincidentally, the synthy brass stabs are something which feature in the most recent of the 80's style tracks I've had a go at. I'll share it here soon, once I've put a vocal on it.

Thanks again for your feedback :)
DarrenHirst
DarrenHirst 11th Sep 2025 11:45 - 1 year ago
Its a cool little 80s tune I really like it.
What did you to make it all and very good work.
aboemusic
aboemusic replied 11th Sep 2025 - 1 year ago
Thanks Darren for your feedback. Cheers!
Cyberflares
Cyberflares 7th Sep 2025 07:11 - 1 year ago
Def has that 80's feel to it great job man i enjoyed my listen great work.
aboemusic
aboemusic replied 7th Sep 2025 - 1 year ago
Thank you for the kind words Cyberflares. Appreciated :)
Micky
Micky 6th Sep 2025 12:49 - 1 year ago
Yes, it sounds very clean and transparent... tidy, I'd say. And that's exactly how things were produced in the '80s. The only thing missing is the typical vocals, a bit bored and hysterical at the same time, with a generous dash of romantic icing on top. Good, exemplary work.
Cheers,
Micky
aboemusic
aboemusic replied 7th Sep 2025 - 1 year ago
Thanks Micky. I wasn't sure that it was a faithful recreation, but as it's my first attempt I know there's some room for improvement. I hope to be able to put a vocal similar to what you've described on it at some point. Cheers!
AnthonyAttard
AnthonyAttard 6th Sep 2025 06:29 - 1 year ago
It is a very successful recreation of the music of the 80's. The musical theme is bright like the piano chords you play at some point. Even if it is about a lost love, it carries youths optimism and a joy for life.
Best regards, Anthony
aboemusic
aboemusic replied 6th Sep 2025 - 1 year ago
Thanks Anthony. I have another similarly themed track in which Elastik 3 became very useful. You mentioned the VST on one of your recent tracks and so I tried it out. I will share the result soon. Thanks for the inspiration :)
StratOli
StratOli 5th Sep 2025 12:27 - 1 year ago
Oh this is a special one for boomers! works very well after only a few seconds you are back in the 80s! Drums and bass are unmistakable. very nice work.
aboemusic
aboemusic replied 6th Sep 2025 - 1 year ago
Thanks for the feedback StratOli. Hope you enjoyed it!
dandiloon
dandiloon 4th Sep 2025 16:13 - 1 year ago
Gonna use this for a song, makes me think of a-ha
aboemusic
aboemusic replied 5th Sep 2025 - 1 year ago
OK. Well do share your version once it's done. Cheers.
fanisatt
fanisatt 4th Sep 2025 09:15 - 1 year ago
Hello my friend !!! Very well done overall , I wish you a great success with the vocals !!! Cheerssssssssssssssssssssssssssss !
aboemusic
aboemusic replied 5th Sep 2025 - 1 year ago
Hi fanisatt! Thanks for your kind words. Cheers! :)
BaoBou
BaoBou 4th Sep 2025 07:40 - 1 year ago
Hello matey! Welcome from New Barnet :)
I might actually try singing your lyrics to your track (maybe with some minor changes). Would that be ok?
aboemusic
aboemusic replied 4th Sep 2025 - 1 year ago
Hi Bao. Thanks for the message. Yeh sure, give it a go! Not sure it would suit my voice so was thinking about reaching out for a vocalist anyway.
Please share your version when it's ready - cheers!
glennwhite6504
glennwhite6504 3rd Sep 2025 21:11 - 1 year ago
Hello aboemusic, loved the 80s sound, this definitely gives me that period feel.....it was an incredible time and lots of memories, very good job with this track my friend.
aboemusic
aboemusic replied 3rd Sep 2025 - 1 year ago
Cheers! Glad it's got something which gives you the impression of it being something similar to actual 80's music :)
Kayos2
Kayos2 3rd Sep 2025 16:49 - 1 year ago
Love it - reminds me of A-Ha and Take on Me ;)
aboemusic
aboemusic replied 3rd Sep 2025 - 1 year ago
That's high praise, I'd say. Thanks!
DanMed
DanMed 3rd Sep 2025 16:12 - 1 year ago
I'm huge fan of 80's music and this sounds awesome.
Nice bass and melodies. I'd like to hear it with vocal for sure.
Good job! I like it!
Cheers!
aboemusic
aboemusic replied 3rd Sep 2025 - 1 year ago
Thank you Dan. The key of the track doesn't quite suit my own vocal range, so it might be best if another singer performed on the track, tbh.
I may seek one out here on LM actually.

Thanks for the feedback :)

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