Synthesist Benjamin Dehli shared this faithful arrangement of Rachel’s Song, from the Vangelis soundtrack for Blade Runner.
Dehli uses Therevox ET-4.3 for the main lead.
Here’s what they shared about the technical details:
Instruments:
Korg MS-20: Filter and noise for vocal
Korg Polysix: Synth pad
Logan / Hohner String Melody II: Strings
Mellotron M4000D: Choir and chimes
Moog Minitaur: Bass
Rhodes Mark I Stage Piano: Electric piano
Roland D-50: Chimes
Roland SH-09: Quarter note beeps and noise
Sequential Circuits Pro-One: Brass and lead synth
Suzuki Omnichord OM-84 System Two: Harp
Therevox ET-4.3: Vocal
Yamaha DX7: Chimes
Amplifiers:
Fender Twin Reverb: Rhodes
Tandberg Model 2 T: Therevox
Microphones:
Shure SM57
Royer R-121
Effects:
Hairball Audio FET/RACK Revision D
Roland PA-120 (preamp, EQ and spring reverb)
Roland Dimension D SDD-320
Fulltone Tube Tape Echo
Chase Bliss Audio & Meris CXM 1978
DIYRE G Bus VCA Compressor
Tape recorder:
Fostex X-28H
Its almost a rite of passage to play a Vangelis piece when you get into synthesizers. His work was often quite simple, but he sure knew the best sounds to apply to the best of notes. Benjamin’s take on this piece got every aspect right. Added pluses for making the Therevox sing. Not everyone pulls it off.
Lovely version and great performance Benjamin. And nicely edited video too!