'Redwing Suite' is a collection of five instrumental pieces from the Tony Banks 'Soundtracks' album.

I had originally covered this via MIDI files back in (around 1999 - can't remember specifically). Most of these are synthesized versions of those MIDI files, except 'Lorca' which I have recorded from only the drums being sequenced - everything else a live recording with a little mixing magic with some FX.

I've allowed the files open for download, but please, if you do download then share the link to Soundcloud - I'm sure they'd love the traffic and my stats improve, too (which, unfortunately includes a bit of ego on my part - hey, I'm only human).

Enjoy.

PS If you don't already have the Soundtracks album and you've enjoyed this, please try to find it and purchase it; I shouldn't be the only one to benefit from these, especially considering I didn't write them.

Redwing Suite

Taken from the Redwing Suite, this is a synth version of the MIDI file I did eons ago (thanks to Krissy for sending them to me - I'd lost them a couple of years ago). Short, not too sweet, but listenable.

Death of Abby (Tony Banks)

This is the second track in a cover of Tony Banks' Redwing Suite. All instruments played live as overdubs except the drums which are sequenced originally by myself back in the late 90's.

The sounds used are from the Korg. Although I try to get the sounds similar, I really don't see the point in doing an exact replica; I might as well listen to the original. Still, it's recognisable to those who know it I hope.

Jan '16 - Tweaked the mix and added an octave layer to the porto synth.

Apr '16 - Slight mix adjustment

Jul '17 - Drawbar Organ (subtle) added to 'chorus'

Lorca (Tony Banks)

Another cover from the Redwing Suite. The parts are played live. I may as well do Lift Off soon; just to complete the suite!

Kid and Detective Droid (Tony Banks)

Lift Off from the Redwing Suite.

This is taken from the MIDI file version I did circa 1999. There are two layers to the main organ sound and the pipes come in separately. The choir is a combination preset on the Korg 01W/FD and this sounds vastly better than the MIDI version.

Lift Off (Tony Banks)

This is a re-recording of the one I did a few years back. Better production methods and if you know the previous version, I hope you'll agree that it sounds a lot better. Still not a scratch on the original Tony Banks version, but I'm very happy with how this turned out.

Redwing (Tony Banks Cover)

Strictly amateur stuff here, folks. What's mine is distinctly average at best, but there's a few Genesis-and-related covers in here, and also a few Genesis-inspired tracks of my own; I have many more of my own but I'm not sure the world is ready for them(!).

I don't really have any equipment (apart from e drums) younger than 20 years old; I'm afraid it doesn't sound as good as I'd like, but never blame your tools!

I may be ending this account soon. For what I pay I'm just not getting the traffic that I feel justifies it...shame.

Redwing Suite

Matt Hogg