Not bad Tim, I applaud you for tackling Berserker, not an obvious choice by any means. The original relies on massive production with the PPG, the track itself, laid bare is pretty uninspiring but you've done an excellent job.
No shit, you guys actually finished it in the future and brought it back to march 11 so we didnt have to wait till april, cuz.....what else would explain that i'm watching it on march 24 2010, and it was recorded in april and march.....??????
Great! Quality! Well done. i really like your voice and it's sooo cool that you are breathing new life into these old songs - you make them sound fresh & new!
I think this is a perfectly good "interpretation" of Numans Berseker - it shouldn't be perceived as a cover as they are 2 very individual works with a completely different feel - Berserker cica 1984 will always be one of my favourite Numan tracks, but Mr Eilers has produced another excellent piece of work..with excellent use of the talents of Fiona Bates.
I apologize for not mediating sooner. Some of the comments have gotten a little crazy. Constructive criticism is always welcome, but there are limits. I've got thick enough skin but some of the people who enjoy these videos were a bit put off by a recent string of posts. Thanks to everyone for the, mostly, overwhelming positive response.
yeah, this guy has the best Numan covers.. puts his own spin on it while making it his own but still keeps the main element of what should be Numan like in the song
@rockcityaudio -- If someone does something just for the enjoyment of it, that is self-indulgent, right? So what? Just because I was curioius, I went through and watched all your videos. Very nice. I can only assume they show the full breath of your talent.
@rockcityaudio - Thanx for your reply. Alas, due to the 500 character limit, my comment came accross rather 'pithier' than I would've wished... I just felt there are ways & ways to propose a collaboration & I really do feel that re-takes should be original in every part; that's why Tim's work really succeeds for me. That said, though, I really would be interested to hear your vocals. Have you got any you tube posts/links I can check out? All best Mike
Well done Tim: being rather a hidebound purist: "Replicas" thru to Dance" albums only fan, I'd never much enjoyed the work from Numan's successive albums.
Therefore, your original re-take on this track - bringing out the very best in sounds and beats which previously I had (maybe erroneously?) dismissed in their original form - proves a great "new" discovery!!
V. nice Tim, well thought out... Good production and video :) I think your voice sits well with Numan songs.... Not sure what the other poster is on about.
Keep them coming my friend, always look forward to these.
your very talented Tim,no doubt about that .But your voice does not cut it.Without sounding cocky,my voice is more accurate in a Gary Numan context.If you want send your mix without your voice and be prepared to be stunned.Your a great guy and musician Tim,very very gifted.Almost the complete package except your voice.
Whilst I would be really interested to hear what your voice + Tim's multi-talented skills could come up with; & whilst I don't deny that your voice + his talents 'might' blow us all away - I feel that terms like your voice does not cut it" isn't exactly the nicest way to propose a collaboration... Tim's got a really great voice, & whilst his are not the inimitable Numan's, surely the whole point of an original re-work of an existing piece of music is do do exactly that; + new vocals, too?
were all so bored of people trying to rip off numan's voice, they all sound so crap its just not possible to sound like numan. i'd rather here covers like this where he doesent try too hard to copy numan's and just sings the fucking song. everything i have heard from this guy is excellent (my breathing and white boys are my fav's)
Nope, his voice fits the bill , if not better. Of course it's not like Numan's voice, but if you listen closely to it Tim's voice has that same robotic texture to it, just a little deeper octave too. It's definetly good on his own. If you ask me I'm just hopeing Tim picks out a few of my favorite Numan tunes to cover next :)
@MyBreathingGhost I give 4/5 just because I never thought it was really one of Numan's strong songs. That whole "when you gonna come when you gonna come when you gonna come" thing just idk, seems too comical for the serious tune played here. I do say it is better than the original just because tim gets rid of that awful silly sounding slap bass that Numan use to have in a few of his 80's tunes.
Well worth the wait (I've waited for so long ;-)). Like others here, I also like the backing vocals and the video. Thought maybe we would see with blue hair and white makeup. Can't wait to hear what's next. Until then, I will play this to death!
This is awesome, Tim. The sheer quality of your work never ceases to amaze me. Fiona sounds great and the video work is, as always, exceptional. So when's your new CD coming out?? You really ought to release one of all your excellent Numan covers.
Great work again.And great backing vocals,i like the way you made this sound ,far better doing cover versions like this, than just copys.Nice video too.
Another fantastic cover - superb!
goonerbri1 2 months ago in playlist Favorite videos
Loving all these covers...!
JimmyBillyDawnie 2 months ago
Great song, great cover!
Beatmyguest001 3 months ago
Just love it! Is the cd around yet Tim??
DurhamGooner 8 months ago
Hi Tim,
Everyone asks for the CD, which is good. I also want a DVD album.
strykerashe 1 year ago
Fabulous!
NeverGetOld2009 1 year ago
ITs pretty good cover tune
godparticles1 1 year ago
love your stuff. you use numan in your own way. I like your take on his music.you are not imitating him COOL
buubaby 1 year ago
Not bad Tim, I applaud you for tackling Berserker, not an obvious choice by any means. The original relies on massive production with the PPG, the track itself, laid bare is pretty uninspiring but you've done an excellent job.
LordArsehat 1 year ago
This is actually really good Tim! You have a good voice, and I'll enjoy hearing more! :D
creatornat 1 year ago
Any details on the production, ie software, FX, synth voices ? Love the sequence bits, bass and the ambience on the Drums/clap.
I've Put some more Complex video's up, ( perhaps a little too complex.
johnvid 1 year ago
No shit, you guys actually finished it in the future and brought it back to march 11 so we didnt have to wait till april, cuz.....what else would explain that i'm watching it on march 24 2010, and it was recorded in april and march.....??????
Good vid.
neneminito 1 year ago
Thanks for the heads up. I corrected the info. No time traveling involved yet.
timothyeilers 1 year ago
@timothyeilers Great job tim!
neneminito 1 year ago
Didn't want it to end, do you fancy doing vocals on my Complex cover?
johnvid 1 year ago
Another superb rendition & video. Congratuations on your great work.
pscrouch 1 year ago
Great! Quality! Well done. i really like your voice and it's sooo cool that you are breathing new life into these old songs - you make them sound fresh & new!
Lostie2010 1 year ago
Been here quite a few times for a listen so ive added it to my favs.Very clever cover this one 5 stars from me.
Synthsound1 1 year ago
Many thanks Dave.
timothyeilers 1 year ago
I think this is a perfectly good "interpretation" of Numans Berseker - it shouldn't be perceived as a cover as they are 2 very individual works with a completely different feel - Berserker cica 1984 will always be one of my favourite Numan tracks, but Mr Eilers has produced another excellent piece of work..with excellent use of the talents of Fiona Bates.
dcmachman 1 year ago
very good! like it very much, well done!
neophotography 1 year ago
I apologize for not mediating sooner. Some of the comments have gotten a little crazy. Constructive criticism is always welcome, but there are limits. I've got thick enough skin but some of the people who enjoy these videos were a bit put off by a recent string of posts. Thanks to everyone for the, mostly, overwhelming positive response.
timothyeilers 1 year ago
yeah, this guy has the best Numan covers.. puts his own spin on it while making it his own but still keeps the main element of what should be Numan like in the song
ufo5440 1 year ago
@rockcityaudio -- If someone does something just for the enjoyment of it, that is self-indulgent, right? So what? Just because I was curioius, I went through and watched all your videos. Very nice. I can only assume they show the full breath of your talent.
joenothin65 1 year ago
meant to say buy not but...
coolhandluke1967 1 year ago
hey tim.. wow fantastic yet again to your new cover... so come on an get the cd in the shops so i can but it.. keep up the good work..
coolhandluke1967 1 year ago
Thanks much, Luke. Just a few more covers and I'll put the cd together.
timothyeilers 1 year ago
@timothyeilers
It needs to be a DVD, with PCM sound.
These videos are too good to leave only on youtube
walkingwithshadows 1 year ago
@rockcityaudio - Thanx for your reply. Alas, due to the 500 character limit, my comment came accross rather 'pithier' than I would've wished... I just felt there are ways & ways to propose a collaboration & I really do feel that re-takes should be original in every part; that's why Tim's work really succeeds for me. That said, though, I really would be interested to hear your vocals. Have you got any you tube posts/links I can check out? All best Mike
romarad35 1 year ago
Absolute class. Really like Tim's vocal; nice laid back delivery
nublu2u 1 year ago
Wow ! - Incredible..... 5 Stars :)
TheFlutedMajestic 1 year ago
Timmay! Awesome.
joenothin65 1 year ago
Well done Tim: being rather a hidebound purist: "Replicas" thru to Dance" albums only fan, I'd never much enjoyed the work from Numan's successive albums.
Therefore, your original re-take on this track - bringing out the very best in sounds and beats which previously I had (maybe erroneously?) dismissed in their original form - proves a great "new" discovery!!
Thank you for posting, & "keep on keeping on"...
All best Mike (RM), Italy
romarad35 1 year ago
One off the Fury Album next ?
kvfive 1 year ago
V. nice Tim, well thought out... Good production and video :) I think your voice sits well with Numan songs.... Not sure what the other poster is on about.
Keep them coming my friend, always look forward to these.
kvfive 1 year ago
Some things are good and then not so good.
your very talented Tim,no doubt about that .But your voice does not cut it.Without sounding cocky,my voice is more accurate in a Gary Numan context.If you want send your mix without your voice and be prepared to be stunned.Your a great guy and musician Tim,very very gifted.Almost the complete package except your voice.
Only my view of course.Jon vox.
rockcityaudio 1 year ago
Whilst I would be really interested to hear what your voice + Tim's multi-talented skills could come up with; & whilst I don't deny that your voice + his talents 'might' blow us all away - I feel that terms like your voice does not cut it" isn't exactly the nicest way to propose a collaboration... Tim's got a really great voice, & whilst his are not the inimitable Numan's, surely the whole point of an original re-work of an existing piece of music is do do exactly that; + new vocals, too?
romarad35 1 year ago
were all so bored of people trying to rip off numan's voice, they all sound so crap its just not possible to sound like numan. i'd rather here covers like this where he doesent try too hard to copy numan's and just sings the fucking song. everything i have heard from this guy is excellent (my breathing and white boys are my fav's)
PatrickIngham21 1 year ago 2
@rockcityaudio
Nope, his voice fits the bill , if not better. Of course it's not like Numan's voice, but if you listen closely to it Tim's voice has that same robotic texture to it, just a little deeper octave too. It's definetly good on his own. If you ask me I'm just hopeing Tim picks out a few of my favorite Numan tunes to cover next :)
ufo5440 1 year ago
fab!!!!
club1967 1 year ago
fab!!!!
club1967 1 year ago
That's simply stunning. Just an amazing version of a great song from my favorite album. (ooh ooh The Secret next!)
BTW the quality of your friends is fairly amazing, too. wow.
TomRWilson 1 year ago
3/5, not bad, but not as great as the original. Then again, that song is so hard to do like Numan did, you did a good job.
MyBreathingGhost 1 year ago
@MyBreathingGhost I give 4/5 just because I never thought it was really one of Numan's strong songs. That whole "when you gonna come when you gonna come when you gonna come" thing just idk, seems too comical for the serious tune played here. I do say it is better than the original just because tim gets rid of that awful silly sounding slap bass that Numan use to have in a few of his 80's tunes.
ufo5440 1 year ago
I'm not so keen on the music, compared with 'My Breathing', but the video is brilliant again. Nice work, Tim (and Fiona)!
EmpressTouch 1 year ago
Wonderful!!! Well done again...
youendonreelone 1 year ago
I was checking Youtube literally every chance I could. This was well worth the wait! This is amazing!
Rage2552 1 year ago
@Rage2552 I was doing the exact same thing.
TheLemonKid01 1 year ago
Well worth the wait (I've waited for so long ;-)). Like others here, I also like the backing vocals and the video. Thought maybe we would see with blue hair and white makeup. Can't wait to hear what's next. Until then, I will play this to death!
TheLemonKid01 1 year ago
wondering stuff Tim - bravo ! ! !
33point3 1 year ago
This is awesome, Tim. The sheer quality of your work never ceases to amaze me. Fiona sounds great and the video work is, as always, exceptional. So when's your new CD coming out?? You really ought to release one of all your excellent Numan covers.
smileyartproductions 2 years ago
Great work again.And great backing vocals,i like the way you made this sound ,far better doing cover versions like this, than just copys.Nice video too.
Synthsound1 2 years ago