I always thought your content was miles above what most of BeatTube offers. Now I see where, in part at least, that comes from: you have a jazz culture and appreciation as well. Tony Williams was a genius for sure. Great video, the song sounds really cool!
Thanks for the kind words, and indeed, jazz is always factoring into my musical equation in one way or another. Glad you dug the tune, also, nice word play with "miles" !
its been said before but i'll say it again, you're videos educational content is up there with the best, and the style of the videos and the story telling is top notch too. Thank you🙏
I just found you through your Yussef / Kaytra video. THANK YOU! Seriously keep moving, man. You have a lot to offer and let all of us in the comments be an extra boost. Thank you for all of your knowledge, the production value and execution! Side note - would LOVE to hear / see your thoughts on a synthwave track, inspired by The Midnight : )
I reckon there are two sets of experiences. That of the listener & and the performers/producers. I love hearing about process, but also (and equally) love to create. And I also love the participation of listening to your (and others) work/creations. Sometimes you just want to listen and enjoy something. Others, a deep dive and appreciation of craft.
Absolutely, I had a teacher who would always remind us that you (the music creator [beat maker/composer/performer]) are the first audience/listener. To me that is one of the biggest challenges of music, beginning as a music listener/appreciator/fan, going on the often long journey of learning some part(s) of the musical language/craft, then reconnecting with the original state of being a pure listener. Charlie Parker AKA Bird said it well “First you learn the instrument, then you learn the music, then you forget all that **** and just play.”
@@jaronlopez one interesting thing about dusting off my horn playing chops and _recording everything_ is that I am way more aware of my tone and (for now) lack of consistent diaphragm pressure. Being able to analyse my own playing with minimal hassle is proving very insightful.
The element that is missing from programmed drums for me is often the gradual change between fully closed and fully open hi hats. When playing the drums foot pressure on the hat pedal changes the sound so much and by loosening the hat cymbals the hat decay and sizzle between the cymbals is a way to build tension and energy in the beat and when the foot pushes down harder the sound tightens up again. Using only closed, open and pedal samples cant recreate all of the in between stages that allow for fluid expression.
This! So much so that I am seriously considering getting some real hi-hats, probably the smaller the better ( I want to hear more "tsss" and less "clank").
Love the interactive cymbal parts. How are you inputting these rhythms into the software? Are you drawing in the notes by hand or are you using drum pads / midi keyboard? Do you do any quantizing on the notes? appreciate the content
I was dissecting coldplay - clocks the other day and noticed the only difference in the drums for the entire track is in the cymbals, their intensity and rhythm.
You are definitely one of the most valuable channels a producer could have.
Really appreciate the kind words! Glad you found the channel!
I always thought your content was miles above what most of BeatTube offers. Now I see where, in part at least, that comes from: you have a jazz culture and appreciation as well. Tony Williams was a genius for sure. Great video, the song sounds really cool!
Thanks for the kind words, and indeed, jazz is always factoring into my musical equation in one way or another. Glad you dug the tune, also, nice word play with "miles" !
You're severely underrated as a musician/producer and educator. Thanks for sharing your perspective and wealth of knowledge with us!
I love your videos! I've been getting them on my recommendations lately. It's like they answer questions I haven't googled yet, lol
its been said before but i'll say it again, you're videos educational content is up there with the best, and the style of the videos and the story telling is top notch too. Thank you🙏
I just found you through your Yussef / Kaytra video. THANK YOU! Seriously keep moving, man. You have a lot to offer and let all of us in the comments be an extra boost. Thank you for all of your knowledge, the production value and execution! Side note - would LOVE to hear / see your thoughts on a synthwave track, inspired by The Midnight : )
I reckon there are two sets of experiences. That of the listener & and the performers/producers. I love hearing about process, but also (and equally) love to create. And I also love the participation of listening to your (and others) work/creations.
Sometimes you just want to listen and enjoy something. Others, a deep dive and appreciation of craft.
Absolutely, I had a teacher who would always remind us that you (the music creator [beat maker/composer/performer]) are the first audience/listener. To me that is one of the biggest challenges of music, beginning as a music listener/appreciator/fan, going on the often long journey of learning some part(s) of the musical language/craft, then reconnecting with the original state of being a pure listener. Charlie Parker AKA Bird said it well “First you learn the instrument, then you learn the music, then you forget all that **** and just play.”
@@jaronlopez one interesting thing about dusting off my horn playing chops and _recording everything_ is that I am way more aware of my tone and (for now) lack of consistent diaphragm pressure. Being able to analyse my own playing with minimal hassle is proving very insightful.
This stuff is awesome man
hidden gem
Great lesson, thank you Jaron!!!
Very useful tips, great tune. Many thanks
Glad you found it useful and dug the tune!
@7:13 you triggered my Google Home to play Jazz Fusion on Spotify LUL
The element that is missing from programmed drums for me is often the gradual change between fully closed and fully open hi hats. When playing the drums foot pressure on the hat pedal changes the sound so much and by loosening the hat cymbals the hat decay and sizzle between the cymbals is a way to build tension and energy in the beat and when the foot pushes down harder the sound tightens up again. Using only closed, open and pedal samples cant recreate all of the in between stages that allow for fluid expression.
Technically you can just sample multiple different Hihat sounds to get the same effect
This! So much so that I am seriously considering getting some real hi-hats, probably the smaller the better ( I want to hear more "tsss" and less "clank").
i've watched this video a number of times now, absolutely love the track. i might have to do something with it....
very cool channel, thank you
I think Allen and Mills vibe is what you get, and more different you are with collaborator the better result you will get!
What an amazing channel this is✨
Cool content and explanations
Brilliant content!! Subbed!!
Love the interactive cymbal parts. How are you inputting these rhythms into the software? Are you drawing in the notes by hand or are you using drum pads / midi keyboard? Do you do any quantizing on the notes? appreciate the content
ooo can we get a dilla vid
Great video! Im really into this kind of drum programming. Do you know other producers that make this kind of thing?
Which multi-sampled drum libraries do you use?
mannnn where did you get these drum samples?
Buddy Rich and Dennis chambers for me.
I was dissecting coldplay - clocks the other day and noticed the only difference in the drums for the entire track is in the cymbals, their intensity and rhythm.
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Cool. Play it on a drum kit.
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