The latest episode of Reverb.com’s Synth Sounds of…. series takes a look at the Synth Sounds of Bruno Mars.
Reverb’s Will Kurk explores some of influences of Mar’s hits Uptown Funk, Finesse & 24K Magic – and shares his thoughts on how to get similar sounds, using a variety of synths.
Is it just me or are quite a few of these way off? the bassline synth in Uptown Funk is vocoded, right?
I always find his videos entertaining. His tee shirts are always awesome as is the Members Only 80’s style jacket. His delivery is equal parts funny and informative.
I never bought into Bruno Mars the first time around. Doo Wops and Hooligans is pleasant stuff, but there is something bloodlessly wholesome about it. It’s wedding reception music. Mars didn’t fascinate me until the flawless mugshot grin he delivered after a 2010 arrest for drug possession in Vegas.