Van Halen's 1984 & Jump Covered on Oberheim OB-8 

One of the greatest guitarists invented one of the greatest synth riffs. Only EVH could have done that. Rest in peace buddy.

Seeing someone playing a musical instrument smiling makes me hope world will be back to normal one day.

FINALLY. Somebody who knows the songs and plays it the way it was actually recorded. Doesn’t go too fast on certain parts and has essentially all of the correct notes played. This is tremendous and you deserve all hats off to you sir.

I love that Oberheim sound.

My headphones weren't pairing with my phone for a long time, so I just haven't been using them... For whatever reason I just pulled em out and decided to try again. This time they connected! So I came to youtube to test them out. I scrolled through about 20 or 30 suggested videos before I saw this one. "Ooh" I thought "this should be good!" Suffice it to say, I am glad this video exists (and my headphones work lol) great job, this sounds awesome! And of course, thank you Eddie for all the amazing music you made, you will be missed :)

Lol I remember keyboard shop back 80’s “No Jump” allowed 😁🤣🤣 I used to set up a few keyboards play it anyway! 😱🥸

Eddie Van Halen , kicked ass on the guitar, and keys. Gone is truly a legend in his time.

I’ve roller skated many miles to this song in 1985!

I cried and didnt sleep well. Edward Lodewijk Van Halen passed away at the age of 65. 1955-2020 Rest In Peace Ed

The intro song to the 1984 album sounds so badass.

I love the grin at the end of the intro. He knows what he just played.... Perfect recreation...... grin was saying "play dat beotch....." in a friendly way of course

personally i think "1984" is one of the most gorgeous and unique songs ever written. you did a nice job. thanks for posting it. i need to buy an oberheim someday...

I just wanted to say a gigantic THANK YOU to everyone who has now made this my most liked video!

Yeah, I got chills. Very well done! "Jump" has a deep sentimental meaning for me in how it encapsulates all of 1984 especially that spring.

The “Jump” cover was great, but the first 1:30 minutes... wow! The real analog growling beast, there is something missing in the emulations.... I miss my old analog gear

Tom Oberheim made the best sounding synths ever. Love that sound!

I've heard the title track was edited out of a half hour instrumental . I'd love a deluxe edition with the FULL title . I love how Ed DIDN'T do a Deep Purple church organ-only sound . And I love the way he refused to let anyone keep keyboards out of 1984 . Thank you for posting this video .

I saw a video where they said Eddie had written the music notes about 2 years before he turned the tune over to David Lee Roth to write lyrics for it. The guy in the video said that Roth sat in the back seat of a convertible with his bare feet propped up on the seat in front of him, out on a beach somewhere, listening to a cassette tape of Eddie's tune. It turned out to be one of their biggest hits.

I was in hypnotized in 3rd grade when I heard this. Still brings tears today.

I get goose bumps every time I hear this! Takes me back to 7yrs old just loving life!!! RIP Edward Van Halen

As a young man in the 70"s, I grew up with EVH and Van Halen. Sad days indeed. IMHO we just lost the greatest guitar player to ever grace rock and roll. The band in heaven is rockin now. Thanks EVH for allowing me to be a part of music history. RIP FOREVER...

Chills every time I hear that intro start up.

Thank you for shining a bright light on Eddie's wonderful keyboard work. The spirit of Van Halen's music lives on thanks to you!

I’ve listened to this at least once a week for the last 3 weeks and it amazes me how PERFECT everything about this cover is. Between the actual OB-8 sound and the perfect transition between songs. Bravo

i'm sick of viewing videos of people doing jump with their obies, but this is delightful. it's closest to perfection, congrats!

What a great performance, RIP Van Halen

One of the coolest things I have seen in a long time. Instant subscriber.

Never had an Oberheim anything (I had a well-loved Poly-6 just for this song), but I got to play this song live with my then-band way back in the early 90s in front of over 5000 high school classmates in our first of many performances and a few concerts. Opening song, wrote a bit of an intro piece, nothing like what you've got here but it worked for the build-up. I was first out on the stage, lights out, and as I played my intro piece the spotlight slowly came up on me. The rest of the band slowly made their way out onto the still blackened stage. Those opening few notes of GMaj to 2nd Inv CMaj are electrifying. I still remember the moment before we were set to go on and our lead singer said, "this moment that's about to happen, is better than sex". I hadn't gotten that far with a girl yet in my young life but he was not far wrong. It stays with me, that entire concert and it was a defining life experience.

The imaging on 1984 from the OB-8 is so superb - simply beautiful and well played, Thank You!!!

In these troubled times, this put a big smile on my face. Great playing. Thank you.

I love that you included the alternate part on the pre-chorus. It's little things like that that make a song a hit.

Strange when your own era of music stars pass away. All the magic of their unique sounds will ripple down throughout time. Their original hits will largely dissolve with us, the fans, when our time comes. It is the way of things, it seems. Wouldn’t it be great if the man himself saw this most excellent cover prior to his passing?

RIP Eddie. On of the best synth riffs and best guitar riffs in the same song. Genius gone too young.

That is a beast of a machine. Hits you with a thud..

As A Kid At The Pool Hall Popping The Quarters Into The Jukebox And Now 47 Years Old And Now Know What That Cool Keyboard Is And Now I Want One. Thanks my Friend For This. You're A Pro. God Bless And Be Safe And Sound And Well And Thanks

I’ll never forget when I heard this for the first time. I thought it was the most amazing thing ever especially w it leading right into Jump

"I get up, and nothing gets me down" 🤘

I just bought an OB-8....for waaaay too much money. Anyway, I am dying to recreate 1984 for sure. Great job!

Fabulous playing and very beautiful! RIP Eddie.

It is so amazing to watch a cover that is the same as the instrument used🔥🎹

That was just great! I loved how you ended “Jump”....the way Eddie did on the “1984” and “5150” tours!

WOW - JUST WOW - what a classic song - legendary - they don't make music like this no more - listening on hi-end headphones - audiophile Philippines *

This really cheered me up, stuck in bed with a terrible flu. Cheers for making my day.

I loved playing that with my Juno 106 back in the 80's

You are soooooo talented please don't ever stop!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Genius tune from a legend and well played it takes skill and a good ear to master his work and you have done it,brilliant

The sound, the feel, the notes, all there, fantastic!

Perfect cover and beatiful Intro!!!! Spectacolary Oberheim.

Wow, i just got chills up my back listening to this, havent felt that way since 1984 when i first heard the songs.... :)

I had no idea a synth could sound so beautiful. Like listening to a million dollar Stradivarius.

80'S ..Best era Ever ! Spot on Dude , Nice !

When you've finshed with that OB8, I've got a good home for it 😁

God i want that synth..That sound 😱 And love you Eddie, you Legend! One of the coolest songs ever written.

One of my favorite analog synthesizers along with the Roland Jupiter 8

This is what its all about man. I can feel your joy. Thanks.

Excellent rendition of the song with the classic Oberheim sound that lives on forever.RIP Eddy.

This is the reason I bought an OB-8!!!!! RIP EVH

Truly one of the 80s song that just makes you feel great all around .. just JUMP !!! :D

Always loved the song. Ed bouncing around in the video with his guitar even when you were actually hearing the keyboard. There’s something quite Billy Joel about it. And I mean that as a complement.

Just great playing, on top of attention to detail. I really enjoy watching you cover VH songs using keyboards accurate to the song and era. I know a great deal of time goes into producing your covers practically note-for-note. You have my highest respect. 🙏🤟

3:55~4:42 my favorite part. Amazing cover!!!

WOW! That thing is massive! 80s quality. They don't make it like they used to.

IM BACK !!!! I couldn't resist this video !

Damn bro - that's so awesome - your an excellent keyboard player! No doubt ! I play this video on my studio speakers and it's like angels speaking - Holy Shiiite!

That made my day 😂 it was good to hear that rythm part during the guitar solo!

It's amazing to think that Eddie was just fooling around coming up with this iconic riff and how silly it must have seemed compared to their guitar driven stuff😂 And then... BOOM! Biggest hit ever🔥🤘

I’m watching this every day now, for some reason…..😊

Great cover of the song '1984' - that made me want to get into music when I was 11, and I always wanted an Oberheim to use in my music. I got some plugins, but not the 1984 preset, yet. Thank You for posting 1984!

Great job. Really love the ending you did for jump.

EPIC!! Brilliant job, man! Loved the snippet of HFT at the ending too! :)

you nailed that. That was so satisfying to listen to.

Literal goosebumps in the first one minute🤌!!! Great job👏👍

Awesome cover, man!! That gave me chills, seriously! I have been playing keyboards for years and I have owned a number of synths but I have never owned an Oberheim, and the three or four synths I have always wanted to own are an Oberheim OB-Xa/OB-X, a Roland Jupiter 8, or a Yamaha DX-7. I did purchase a vintage Yamaha DX-11 when I was living in Oregon, but had to sell it before moving to Ohio.

Hey you also covered the eddie smile :)

Top 10 best log synths-if not the best of all time.

Oh, great!

Great job! I hope I'll be able to finish the restoration of my own OB-8 soon.

Let’s just have a moment of silence for our fallen brother.

Nailed it, awesome!! Sometimes, I wish it was 1984 again.....

Lord, what a rich sound.

Awesome cover of 1984 and Jump!👍🏼😎 Liked it very much and you played it so well...sounded almost the same! This video of yours deserves so much more views! I was actually looking for a cover of 1984, but very nice you did Jump right after 1984 👏🏼😊 Imo these 2 tracks belong to each other like Eddie belongs to the guitar and synth. I always play 1984 and Jump right after each other in my car with the volume up! 😁 This results in the car moving faster because of the energy of Jump! Greetz from The Netherlands, van Halen's country of origin. 😊 Rest in Peace, Eddie! Fly high, guitar hero! You will be missed...! ♥

Vinnie and Dime better have a damn good party planned in rock heaven for Eddie

I've been watching this clip everyday for about the last month... tremendous!

Very very best and beautifull cosmic group...❤️

The solo part is tricky, Eddie's crazy spider hands made it seamless

*Wow, this is an Awesome sound! Loved the intro before the song! New SUB!* ⭐😃👍

All while wearing the 1984 tour tshirt! Saw VH in Dallas 84 Reunion Arena, EVH made his one time live appearance with MJ the night before at Texas Stadium.

Gives me chills

RIP Eddie Van Halen

RUSH - The Camera Eye Your synth would be perfect for it.

I was never a huge Van Halen fan. And this was never my favorite of their songs. But listening to it now makes me smile with nostalgia for the old days when music was something worth listening to. I dont' even turn the radio on anymore. Of course, now I have to look for the video of Panama

Really well played. Thanks for sharing this with us.

Nailed it Dude...

RIP Eddie Van Halen the Rock God!

This is amazing. i Watched it in 2020, i'm watching now, 2 years later and man, I wanna cry. What a sound (and it's better, for sure, alive) thanks to share and good playing

This was fkn Amazing, You are Super Cool! What a piece of machinery that OB-8

That thing is huge

Makes me wonder if Eddie Van Halen was a fan of J.S. Bach.

To add to my comment I left a little while ago, I absolutely love the ending that you put on this, it just blended so well and you're such a talent and it is much appreciated ! I watched it quite a few times already and I just can't get enough of it

AWESOME !! ILOVE Van Halen´s "1984"