Close To You

[munkybass]

Great!...

there is no mp3 version?

[ImaginationBlue]

@munkybass Thank you. ; ) I have an aif. version I could send you the link to. Feel free to message me and I'll do that. Thanks again! T

[CelticAeneis]

awesome !!!!

[MoMerks]

dam yo video is sick i need more notes ig ot a few

[MoMerks]

where can i get this instrumental ill post a video rreply of me doin it

[MoMerks]

us to, iam a producer song writer guitar player we got a singer we have a deal with universial for 10 thou records just recently, id love to do this live can u tab this or give me an idea where u got this from! did u compose this ur self or what

[MoMerks]

WICKED! i talk box as well, PLEASE SIR WHERE DO YOU GET THE NOTES!

[ImaginationBlue]

@MoMerks ; ) Thanks bro. I'm guided by angels.

[Lthall29]

@ImaginationBlue More like funk to me....

[danceryyxc]

wow that was absolutly amazing, my new fav` vid on youtube!

could you tell me: which synth/keyboard do you use ?

where did you get the background track ?

[ImaginationBlue]

@danceryyxc Thank you! Sure, I used a Korg Triton LE for the talkbox part, with a Rocktron Banshee talkbox. For the synth solo in the beginning and in the end I quickly turned on and off a Roland SH-32 virtual analog synth. I had the Korg patch tweaked to give a lot more filter resonance during the bridge, and set so I could switch it. That's why it's more skwawky there. The background track I arranged and played by hand. Thank you for your kind words. ; ) -T

[TheRealTPayne34]

I so feelin this, really good man

[jindochi]

Haven't watched thi vid in a while... Great job,

[emokewl3]

Damn o.O

That was great =D

[use2slam2]

you just broke the stereotype that a white boy has no rythem or funk, you do and it's real not some "wigger" shit. and you play the talk box which takes talent not just sing into a microphone like T-PAIN and have the software just correct your vioce, props young man

[blueskyrocking]

I love this song now I makes me think and miss my girlfriend your the best ever at knowing how to make a good song with something what was that play at the begin of this song could I get it plz I love that part of the song I can't rem what the reminds me of but i know its something

[blueskyrocking]

I love this song now I makes me think and miss my girlfriend your the best ever at knowing how to make a good song with something what was that play at the begin of this song could I get it plz I love that part of the song I can't rem what the reminds me of but i know its something

[bboyliangwei]

i still wanna say again, you are great! ^^

but obviously you have been hard-working for quite a number of years

[yatwice]

close to you baby like a siamese twin!!!

[yatwice]

dude, serious respect where respect is due!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!!!!!!!!!!!! word to your mother your are a fine human being who has enlightened the world with the gift thou has bestowed upon thyself

[ImaginationBlue]

@yatwice Thank you! You guys really inspire me.

[golalo]

amazing!!

[jul1anx]

you look like pat cassels of colleghumor

[bboyliangwei]

this is nearly impossible version... the standard is so high man

[bboyliangwei]

@bboyliangwei i mean you have master the skill, and the feel

[lloydpopp13]

COOLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! wow u did it more like stevie wonder than roger troutman. could you give a hint or tips on how to did that? maybe the sound or synth setting. thanks. and keep up the good work. very FUNKY and AWESOME. greets from Indonesia

[ImaginationBlue]

Thank you! I checked out your vid, will comment there. Great stuff.

[televasion]

good job man :)

[ConfusedDolphinCo]

looks like the guy from college humor

[ConfusedDolphinCo]

keep it up man, best arrangement on this song i've seen so far

[televasion]

@ConfusedDolphinCo agreed

[WHOAbananaaa]

SECKSY

[ImaginationBlue]

Thank you!

[damnnearsaved]

Tristan is the illest ...Period <3

[Pop2Lock]

really great

[ppetracco]

Right on, dude!!

Keep it up!

[wccrko]

long live the banshee...hehe

[XxlouievxX]

Wow amazing dude you got somthing please keep it up

[kevin1278]

He looks like Clark Kent/Christopher Reeves. Maybe he's singing to Lois Lane.

[CHICANITO714]

yo! Your one funky cat!..you can make some funky crazy synth sounds like DR. Fink...KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! GREAT STUFF!

[LOWKIYO1]

This was the BOMB for reals!

[ImaginationBlue]

Thanks so much LOWKIYO1.

[rowin09]

good job

[expertgmr26]

"Close to you baby like a Siamese twin..." LOL good one

[expertgmr26]

Oh shit this version is sick! At first glance u think its gonna be wack, but you did your thang Tristan! Prolly the best amateur vid of this song ive seen!

[ImaginationBlue]

Thank you expert. This truly means a lot man. T

[lookatyvonne]

great job!! this is so cool

[kwd007]

Hey Tristan,Had to revisit this awesome rendition of a truly awesome song. Much love and respect.

[herFLYness79]

this is nice dude!

[Calipeach8]

OMG!!!! this is great!

[televasion]

good

[Azteka2007]

That is great stuff man. Soulfull. Keep it up!

[ridgenicer]

I WATCHED THIS APPROXIMATELY 73 TIMES...I LOVE THIS VIDEO, I LOVE THIS SONG ONLY BECAUSE OF YOU TRISTAN (NO-HOMO) DUDE...YOU ARE ALMOST AS GOOD AS CHUCK NORRIS,-NOW THATS AN HONOR BECAUSE NOONE IS BETTER THEN CHUCK NORRIS HIMSELF, BUT YOU MY FRIEND COME DAMN CLOSE...I NEED MAKING A TALKBOX, COULD SOMEONE HELP ME OUT,, MAYBE YOU TRISTAN? BUT ONLY IF YOU WANT TO, I KNOW YOUR PROBABLY BUSY AND ALL. WELL THANX FOR READING MY COMMENT...ByE nOw

[ImaginationBlue]

Wow, thank you so much ridgenicer!  Very generous comments, thank you. = )

[morasthesilva]

A how can U make a talkbox.....If anyone can be friendly enough 2 let me know....Please???

[laviolette1986]

you enclose a small speaker in an airtight space, with only one hole, from which a plastic tube transfers the sound to your mouth. then you connect this speaker to your guitar amp or keyboard and thats it.

[morasthesilva]

Oh okay then man.....Thanx alot...Im gonna see wat I can do....But thanx 4 da info..I appreciate it...

[habu1967]

So friggin' cool my man. Wonderful musicianship and great riffing on this beautiful song.

Starting at 3:20 is my fave part.

[ImaginationBlue]

Wow, thank you!

[audiogazm]

brother i love your music and the way you can play piano is inspiring!! but i think you need a hair cut!........ everything else is top stuff man!!.... keep up the good work!

[jamanepanda]

this man inspires me to play music like him

[ImaginationBlue]

Thank you guys so much!

[shortman85]

I've commented before...but just awesome...i heard this like a while ago..but still loving this track...CHECK OUT HIS SITE....ImaginationBlue has even more great tracks...REALL GOOOD!!! GOOD JOB!!

[7bloodi]

imagination blue, im sure if commented before but whatever, your playing is so amazing. Definitely best talk box user on the site, but your piano skills are top aswel man, i wish we could jam. Play on  friend

Peace

[xxTheSametxx]

wow youre playing so good

[ImaginationBlue]

Thank you!

[grrrrflarp]

it comes out of the speaker, through the tube,into your mouth and you "sing" it into a microphone

[wccrko]

ummmmmmmmm wrong Brah...the sound comes from the synthesizer out into the talkbox and then thru the tube...and you dont sing...you lip sync or better yet you whisper...no vocals come out yo mouth at all...nada

[mootoo99]

does the talkbox have an output??

or the nice only come out from the tube n u have to captured it by the nicrophone??

[tylerw2239]

sound comes out of the tube and altered with his mouth movements, then amplified by the microphone.

[sayspepe]

I see you are using a korg triton! I dont know which, but the korgs have some nice easy sounds for the talkbox. good job guy! very grooveful, cant control those fingers! :) 5 stars

[Nicenfunky]

straight smoove rippin'

[matt828x]

Nice work, do you have a simpler version of the keys?

[ramthavideo]

JAJAJAJA

[hakku68]

Really really nice. Thank you.

[JohnnyKeyz88]

that was both enlightening and life affirming

[ImaginationBlue]

Thanks so much Johnny. It's great to hear that.

[JohnnyKeyz88]

Is that box pretty loud by itself, or do you have to compensate w/ the microphone? (I just made one but it's not very loud)

What brand of talkbox are you using btw?

[Syahin001]

That's tight, very funky, i danced all over the place XD

[doublej4q97]

Funky!!!!

Double J

"I know the worlds in a real bad way....But I can make it better, let me show you what it takes." Roger Troutman

[00bert00traver00]

good job... your song remembers me Peter Frampton ^^

[tizaaaa]

AWESOME AWESOME

[gilmonteverdemusic]

this is just the best talkbox version of this song on youtube.

[ImaginationBlue]

Well thank you, it's an honor.

[SVNGRBR]

Oh shit, i'm watching this video for 100th time!!!!

[RickHenry]

I've also watched this video about 100 myself. I am always amazed with Tristan's talent and his talkbox expertise.

Several others have done talkbox versions of this song... but none are as good as Tristan's... not even close.

[cosmodion]

Awesome!! I'd paid to go and see you fo sho

[pedroknd]

amazing

[stawney]

that was absolutely awesome!! love this stuff

[Bloodfalcon4]

amazing man i need to get a talkbox omg i'm obsessed with the talkbox videos

[BiGrEd2201]

same here

[SasheeML]

AWESOME! Keep it up!

[jae325]

Omg that was brilliant! I got chills, amazing job!

[XoPOOKIEoX]

that was the best rendition, cover, remix what ever you want tocall it of that song 5 stars

[ImaginationBlue]

Thank you!

[calangodoido]

FIRE!!!! AMAZING VERSION!

[xxColethompsonxx]

I think of the carpenters,

This is just more of an electronica

newer version of the old song.

Originals should never be forgotten or replaced.

This is very good though, you have major talent.

[bamiyah]

You are SO so good! I love it! I want to get a talkbox.

[karmapolice06]

I don't even think of The Carpenters anymore when I think of this song.

[RickHenry]

Hey Tristan... I'm always keeping good thoughts for you! Hope all is well... I love this song... it's my favorite of all your recordings! Keep up the great work!

[darkhurd]

wow!

[csimonma]

great stuff man! keep it up

[LittleSteve2005]

Thats fantastic! I'm deff. going to buy at talkbox now

[haro41]

totally underrated. very well done

[urmam4me]

dats brilliant... 5stars lad!:D

[bretangel79]

Yes indeed. Tristan Luke definately has wat it takes to make it big. we mos definately need a great RnB talk box master. I believe he can influence all races and ages. Reach for the stars, man!

[Toland]

wow.

the clarity of your talkboxing was nothing short of epic. the way you walk up and down the keyboard was incredible, jesus christ.

sounded greaaaaat quite inspiring

[ImaginationBlue]

Wow, Toland I'm humbled by your comments. It really means a lot. Thank you!

[HaloCrysis]

Might I add that there is a level greatness of music, and that you are above that level. I wish to be as good as you are one day, though I'm sure that your talents grow more and more with every song. I don't know how to play piano, but I am going to learn soon in addition to trumpet and french horn. I was going to wait to learn piano a little longer, but seeing this made me want to learn a lot sooner. Keep up the good work.

[HaloCrysis]

That was THE single most AMAZING thing I have EVER hear in my life! You by far are a true Talk Box genius! Do you have any albums? Because I gotta get that on an MP3.

[ImaginationBlue]

HaloCrysis, thank you! Yes I have mp3's available at my website, plus video, plus i'm adding a new video soon. Just stop in, say hello. I can probably hook you up with a copy of Close To You. Thanks very much for your kindness. It really makes a difference. -T

[HaloCrysis]

Thanks! I'm looking forward to the new video! And I know I already said this, but your work truly is amazing.

-Bobby

[blackhawk91613]

this is increadible...is there an mp3? this is probably the best talkbox version of this song i've ever heard...PERIOD (yes i have heard stevie do it)

[ImaginationBlue]

Thank you, blackhawk91613! And thanks for asking for more music. Stay tuned, I'm about to release another called Song For Devin.

[wvin2008]

what type of microphone is that ? sounds rally good.

[ajavin0689]

nice.

- keep up the good work men.

- just wondering' can you sing with that voice box? LOL.

- you have a talent use it. lol

[Jknessmic]

thats crazy rigth therr keep it up!!!

[TicTac1026]

Badass<3

[alen6vorne]

very funky , cool style...

i like also the version of kronchy! its more simple than yours, but it have soul...respect to you bouth !

[freddykaren]

I thought Ethyl Meatplow did a mean "Close to You," but this takes the cake. You're also cute as a button! Keep it up...

Frederic Kahler

Las Vegas

[abdell45]

it soundz so funky,it's a pleasure to listen to this kind of stuff!

[gus4u2c]

Great job!Reminds me of Roger Troutman.

[RudyyG]

Nice man, very good job keep up the good work and i hope to see more video likes this :]

[FutureNose]

This is really a creative arrangement, nice solos too!

[mack387]

SICK!!!!!!!!! If you ever drop any cd/any music/any track..... let me know....I'll buy whatever man lol peace

[RASTAH4EyEz]

wow... nice job... seriously... this is the best talkbox video i have ever seen on youtube

[ImaginationBlue]

Thanks much RASTAH4EyEz. That's really kind of you. It's great to see people enjoying it. Stop back, I'm posting another very soon! Thanks, T

[lilrepper]

you seriously need a record deal I so agree with RASTAH ..best version of this song since stevie your solos are so creative serious this is REALLY GOOD

[ImaginationBlue]

I'm so moved by these comments. Thank you guys!! Really.

[RickHenry]

I have to agree with everybody here... Tristan is a very talented musician. I would like to hear him do more talk-box songs.

[kwd007]

Hey T, Just stopped by to check out this vid again!So awesome! Take care man.

[ImaginationBlue]

Hey Kerry D. Thank you! It's been so great to have your support. I was totally inspired by your work when i made these. I'm going to release a new one soon, was thinking of you. Talk soon, T

[pboxelement]

Blue I just read your webpage. Very inspiring. I am an english major and now i am going to double major in music. I hope the best for you in the music industry.

joseph

[ImaginationBlue]

pboxelement, it's really an honor to hear you say these things. Based on your videos, like Mr. Hathaway's The Ghetto, I think you're going to make great choices, and that you have real potential. Please keep me posted. Enjoy! -t

[riskm]

damn you're pretty good with the keyboard, keep it up!~

[bktpa1234567]

Very awesome! When are your going to record an album?

[pboxelement]

yo blue, very nice music. what keyboard are you using for this?

[ImaginationBlue]

Thank you pbox. This one i played on a Korg Triton... and used various synths and software synths for the track as a whole. Make sense? Thanks, enjoy!

[hallal55]

hey theres some dude sellin custom talkboxes on here, there like 50$ using a pyro driver or w.e are they any good? or should i get a rocktron

[ImaginationBlue]

halla, can you leave us a link? I'd be glad to share my thoughts. If it's talkboxmayhem he seems very competent.

[pinkyndabrain]

hey man, love it.

you need more video views. you deserve it.

my fav talkboxers on youtube

you, Kronchy, and geeterplyr

[kaufmann6988]

Very good ! Tell us something about your equipement... Did you record the whole track yourself ? Keep up the good work !

[ImaginationBlue]

Hey, kaufmann. Thanks so much for the kind words, and thank you to all below. Yes, my friend i arranged the Bacharache song, composed the intro and played all the parts myself. Drums are the exception; i programmed those. I'm a drummer but sometimes choose to program rather than play a part. I spend a lot of time putting the groove together. I'm looking forward though, to when i am set up to just play my parts. Thanks again.

[HarryandHammy]

Imagination Blue, you got some real talent with that vocoder! I recommend getting an agent!

[ImaginationBlue]

Thank you! It's great to hear that.

[a2thelexc]

amazing.... Is there any way I can download that instrumental?

[ImaginationBlue]

Hey, a2. Thank you! Certainly, you can download a high quality version at my website, address listed at the end of the video. Or are you looking for a strictly instrumental arrangement? If so just get in touch.

[Fnancois]

so cool!!

[GQ420]

Wow Sounds Great.. Very funky.

GQ

[georgkmuc]

Love your song - especially the intro is gorgeous. Keep ut the good work!

[ImaginationBlue]

Thank you!

[RickHenry]

Excellent. I really love the groove to your version of this song... it's a classic song that I've loved since 1970.

I would like to purchase a copy of the song... or get a download.

[kwd007]

I thought I left some positive feedback on this vid! God knows I watch it enough...lol! Think you might of raise the bar with the talkboxing.That sound your using really compliments your choice of songs.Very nice work man! Keep it up...Peace.

[vif12]

Nice man, you got skills. i hope i can be that good on my talkbox one day! :D

[ImaginationBlue]

Thank you!

[muffinkingz]

can you hook me up with that beat man? that sounds so nice to sing to.

[ImaginationBlue]

Sure, muffinkingsz. Love to. I have a bunch of other grooves and such at my website, too. It's designed to be a resource for artists.

[JSpecFairladyZ]

Thank you for posting this! I have been waiting for a full length version of the song for a while. From the looks of it you are a talented musician your movement up and down the keyboard is quick but smooth and on beat/time! I like it bro! I will be playing this song on th talkbox as soon as i learn the notes. I'm a fresh starter on the talkbox and i have 2 vids but im exited about doing this song next! Favorited!

[ImaginationBlue]

Thank you! It's great to hear you're going to be doing this soon, JSpec. I think you're going to do great. Please download the high quality/stereo version from my website! Thanks again,

T

[benlax85]

that was awesome!...I've been wanting to hear a full version of this since I saw the Stevie Wonder clip on youtube

[ImaginationBlue]

You guys rock for leaving these comments. Please feel free to download the high quality version from my website. It's free, and will download quickly. Much better sounding! Thanks again.

[AmazingAndyB]

That was fantastic.

I really enjoyed it.

[MrFreeofMind]

such A good version,beauttyfull arranged.

Good talkboxing.

[ImaginationBlue]

Thank you!!

[manofunk]

" applause "

great version & great arrengement!

from a talk boxer to another, I like your free interpretation...the best way to sing" close to you "...a song born to be interpretated with a talk box!

this voyage into the fusion style...I like it very much!

Great Work

[b17bomber]

Nice track cat.  Dig it when the bass comes in.

[NDNrezdog]

WOW That is, i cant even explain it just awsome, keep it up man

[ImaginationBlue]

Thank you! It's great to hear you say it.

[TheDoodlibop]

*Applause*

Thanks for inviting me to watch your vids! OHHh man, it's the cap to my evening!!!! I was feeling so down too, but this...this just picked up my spirits! WOW!!

XD Excellent job, dear sir!

[ImaginationBlue]

Thank you!

[1974ruby]

This is so beautiful; it brings me to the point of almost crying from the sheer joy and beauty you express. Thank you for making our world more beautiful with your passionate music!

[wolfgangwolfe]

Freaking amazing work man! Everytime I see this song, it only gets better!

[ImaginationBlue]

wolfgangwolfe, thank you for your kind words! i didn't know what would happen when i released this. It's so great to connect with people through my music.

[kwd007]

Soooooo... and just how long have we been hiding this talent?? Lol... I love this man!

[ImaginationBlue]

That's so great to hear from you kwd. Yeah I worked on this stuff long and hard, and I didn't know what would happen after I released it. So it's great to be accepted by you guys. ~~ Hey, you're most welcome to visit my website.

[talkboxmayhem]

Awesome. That was really soulful. Nice improv :)

[ImaginationBlue]

Wow, thanks talkboxmayhem! It's good to hear from the guy who made the famous "build it and the funk will come".

[CeruttiTroutman]

Yeahhh man that what i want to see...

thats so funky and jazzy!!

Thanks for makin´.

C-j

[ImaginationBlue]

Thank you Cerutti! It's great to hear that. Feel free to download the stereo version at my website.

[kwd007]

Mad skills playa!!! Nice style!You got soul man!