This is without a doubt the most well-executed walkthrough of a production I have ever seen (and I watch a lot of them...) Big fan of your videos anyway, but this was super impressive and enjoyable to watch. Really great job Forest!
Sorry to all the other TH-cam recording/mixing/mastering/production artists out there, but this is what you need to aspire to. This is, without a doubt, the most helpful and well-explained channel on the subject there is. Forest, you da man brother. I always leave with something worthwhile stuck in my head. Props!!!
@@forestwhitehead My biggest takeaway.? Hmmm? Well it's not just one thing but more your style, genre, and accolades. I mean you're working in Nashville for crying out loud, with big names that I'm familiar with. That's for starters. As for this video, i like how you set things up for a bpm after the fact. You're not restrained to the bpm initially but figure it out after the rough draft is partially recorded. I like how you quantitize lightly to preserve humanism, record the foundational pad sound for the initial re-record, how you double tracks to broaden the sound, and add distortion to drums of all things. Honestly a lot of this stuff has probably been discussed in other channels' videos but with you I don't go into a trance and lose interest. I've been watching ever since you and another youtuber both produced a version of the same tune and yours really sounded like what i had been trying to accomplish. Overall, I think it's your way of not overexplaining everything. You're walking us through the steps but geared more towards a general overview. AND you're a multi instrumentalist. Ugh, I feel like I'm blabbering. I'll try to gather my thoughts a little better and get back, but for now, I sure hope you keep at it. You're really helping me out. Many thanks 🙏
You are such a nice and talented guy, sharing all your craftsmanship for free. The sound you produce is so satisfying, polished, rich and clean. Thank you!
Man - your video production quality has gone up SO MUCH since we started talking. So happy for ya man - sick, and I love how you broke this down. Keeping it interesting without skipping a ton of stuff.
@@forestwhitehead @NathanJamesLarsen both of your channels are incredible for me. I learn a lot from them. Thanks guys. I wish I can some day do challange songs as you did. Greatings from Poland.
Man, I've watched a LOT of production and arrangement videos trying to nail down this style, and this is probably the most concise and easy-to-follow tutorial I've seen. Thanks for this, excited to try this method on demos that have been stuck gathering dust in my "to finish" folder.
If you ask me, this channel is one of the best music and education channels on youtube. I just discovered it. Please continue with your content. This channel will have Million subscribers. thank you.
Its been an age since I watched this. Great to watch it again. Still cant afford a resonator though. Maybe next year. You're a bottomless well of talent Forest. Great job my brother. Xave
Not only is this video amazing because of the way you show how you produce a new country pop tune from start to finish, but it is also the ONLY video I have found that shows how someone could use Kontakt and Native Instuments plug ins in a country production. Good stuff. Thank you!
@@forestwhitehead Really looking forward to it! I usually feel overwhelmed and lost when it comes to the digital production part of music but after this watch I feel somehow motivated and inspired to just start and enjoy the process. Cheers!
It's your musicality that shines here... it's not about the plug-ins, but what is being played. this video will inspire people to create with REAL instruments. along with the DAW tools. very informative! great job thank you!
This is the one video I watch over and over ,best one out there you lay it all out there thank you Forest whitehead I think I watch all your videos were can I get more and thank again
i made an amazing instrumental using this tutorial though i don't sing it doesn't have vocals but its good thanks to this video , thak you mr whitehead for the content
You seem so relaxed working in studio One and that is the same vibe I get when working in it. It just feels comfortable and enjoyable to mix lay down a track, backing vocals. It just feels right.
I love it when people ask me if producers need to know how to do everything. The answer is, we have to know as much as possible. We definitely need to know and understand to create what we hear in our own head. This is a great video. I look forward to what you have next.
Wow! I was keep on clicking on the like button thinking I could double that up! Lol! THanks so much for this invaluable video you shared! I loved it! I second David Smith. I watched a lot of these videos and this beat them all so far! THanks again Forest!
Now THAT was what I needed to see and hear Forest! Now I've just got to work out if I have enough gear to do it! I've got the latest Logic Pro, Reason etc and a huge back catalogue to get started on... BUT you have definitely pulled some cobwebs back here to reveal how knowing what you are doing on the technical side is a huge percentage of headache removal! Respect! Jules
Wow. This was such an amazing production walk through! You REALLY showed the before and after; from bare bones to top end radio song. Amazing. You make it look do easy, man! Obviously that comes from years of going through the process. Thanks so much for putting this out! It also opened my eyes to what can be used for drums. Maybe that could be something I can invest in when I get hired for drums moving forward, if I am offering my services from home. I think there are a lot of questions I'd want to ask you when it comes to that.
I have been watching these for over 10 years and this is one of the best I have seen so far. If you could do a Josh Kiser - Big on the Little Things style song/mix/master man that would be just incredible!! Thank you so much. Subbed.
Only today I was saying to a friend that sooo many youtube production videos out there are all about creating "beats" for EDM and similar music etc and I was moaning about the lack of channels just like this, for songwriters who play guitar etc and dabble with midi. I enjoy Nathan James Larsen and 93 Acres and I loved your producer battle with Nathan James Larsen and what you did, hence why I'm here. I am NOT disappointed. Great walk-though in a DAW that I don't even use but your tutorial was magnificently educating, useful insightful and actually enjoyable start to finish. You have a wonderfully affable way of communicating and more people need to see this channel. I'd love you to produce a track for me. Will try and DM you. Thank you Forest. I will watch ALL your videos and share and like, Keith, Belfast, N Ireland
I'm a hip-hop producer and I don't really listen to country music. I have to say, this video is absolutely amazing. Great song and a great tutorial. It's cool to see that many of the elements necessary to make a great country song are similar to the elements it takes to make a great hip-hop song.
Man you inspired me so much... I love your videos, im a musician and I can't afford going to the studio for a record so I invested the last 5 years in equipment and im trying to learn how to record myself for at least a good demos... I bet you're such a humble and nice guy to hang around with. Keep it up bud, I love your videos.
I absolutely agree.. I've worked in Pro Tools and Logic for years and switched to Logic in 2020. It really feels the most comfortable to me now and is visually appealing which makes a difference when you stare at a screen for a long time.
@@forestwhitehead I have been doing that too with acoustic guitar. I lay down midi acoustic from Native Instruments, then layer on my real acoustic after. It helps me stay more in the pocket with my strumming, and it sounds nice and full when they are layered.
Great production man! Enjoyed the way you put this together with an educational purpose. I'll definitely take care of the transitions in the very first part of the process now. Thank you!
I just finished this course and its awesome! If you are looking on how the pro's produce a hit, how to increase your work flow and be more productive in the studio its well worth the investment! Another great one Forest!
I've been playing and singing vocals in country music since mid 90s.. I'm writing and original stuff and learning to use Studio one. 6 and I'm lost as to where to start. This video SAVED MY BUTT. best video I've seen on the process. Thank you!! Side Note: I'm pretty picky Hitting that subscribe button, But you sir have earned it.
Can't emphasize enough how thankful I am to have found your channel a few months ago. I've been looking for something like this channel for a LONG time. Just an excellent job! I'll probably watch this one several times, just like most of your other videos. Thank you for creating these videos for us!
Since I've found this channel, I've binged most of it and started rewatching some of again. This is exactly what I've been needing for my own music. And after much searching for the "right" DAW for me, I've subbed to Studio One 6 and Sphere. It makes the most sense to me. Thanks Forest for all you do!
Dude, thank you so much. This is the video I've been looking for, for the last few years. I would highly recommend this video to anyone who is recording their own music at home! Thanks again man!
Dude… I love all your videos I am in your song master class and now you’re mixing class. Worth every penny. Everyone should pay for your classes you will learn so much if you do and the level of your demos will skyrocket! Promise!!!
Seems like knowing how to play keys is a huge part in producing, I've always kind of known that but haven't taken the time to learn it well. That's next on the list now!
Really great video. Out of nowhere, I got this recommended. No idea why I didn't come across your channel sooner, since I'm interested in pop/rock/country production. (Big fan of Keith Urban!) I'm gonna check out your other videos too.
Definitely a great way to TH-cam mate!... Put links in the description to retailers that'll give you a cut on the tools you're using as an affiliate. Make some extra bugs on your knowledge. (Easy 1st choice is amazon affiliate program).
This is without a doubt the most well-executed walkthrough of a production I have ever seen (and I watch a lot of them...) Big fan of your videos anyway, but this was super impressive and enjoyable to watch. Really great job Forest!
David I appreciate you checking it out!
Presonus should definitely hire him! Great all around break down!
The subscriber count is deserving of another three zeros, at least. Manifesting this for you.
Wow , you are very talented brother , I wish I could learn more from you
Agreed this is a great video defo the best I’ve seen
Sorry to all the other TH-cam recording/mixing/mastering/production artists out there, but this is what you need to aspire to. This is, without a doubt, the most helpful and well-explained channel on the subject there is. Forest, you da man brother. I always leave with something worthwhile stuck in my head. Props!!!
I appreciate this very much. What was your biggest takeaway?
@@forestwhitehead My biggest takeaway.? Hmmm? Well it's not just one thing but more your style, genre, and accolades. I mean you're working in Nashville for crying out loud, with big names that I'm familiar with. That's for starters.
As for this video, i like how you set things up for a bpm after the fact. You're not restrained to the bpm initially but figure it out after the rough draft is partially recorded. I like how you quantitize lightly to preserve humanism, record the foundational pad sound for the initial re-record, how you double tracks to broaden the sound, and add distortion to drums of all things. Honestly a lot of this stuff has probably been discussed in other channels' videos but with you I don't go into a trance and lose interest. I've been watching ever since you and another youtuber both produced a version of the same tune and yours really sounded like what i had been trying to accomplish.
Overall, I think it's your way of not overexplaining everything. You're walking us through the steps but geared more towards a general overview. AND you're a multi instrumentalist. Ugh, I feel like I'm blabbering. I'll try to gather my thoughts a little better and get back, but for now, I sure hope you keep at it. You're really helping me out. Many thanks 🙏
This is a seriously talented individual. He makes all this look so easy!
Another key importance is setting up your studio to be writing ready. Have your microphone and all of your stuff readily available at all times.
You are such a nice and talented guy, sharing all your craftsmanship for free. The sound you produce is so satisfying, polished, rich and clean. Thank you!
Man - your video production quality has gone up SO MUCH since we started talking. So happy for ya man - sick, and I love how you broke this down. Keeping it interesting without skipping a ton of stuff.
Learning from the best you set the bar high man
@@forestwhitehead @NathanJamesLarsen both of your channels are incredible for me. I learn a lot from them. Thanks guys. I wish I can some day do challange songs as you did. Greatings from Poland.
This man is a real teacher.
Man, I've watched a LOT of production and arrangement videos trying to nail down this style, and this is probably the most concise and easy-to-follow tutorial I've seen. Thanks for this, excited to try this method on demos that have been stuck gathering dust in my "to finish" folder.
I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.
If you ask me, this channel is one of the best music and education channels on youtube. I just discovered it. Please continue with your content. This channel will have Million subscribers. thank you.
I don't know how many tutorial videos I've watched over 20 years, but this one ranks in the Top 3.
Its been an age since I watched this. Great to watch it again. Still cant afford a resonator though. Maybe next year. You're a bottomless well of talent Forest. Great job my brother. Xave
Not only is this video amazing because of the way you show how you produce a new country pop tune from start to finish, but it is also the ONLY video I have found that shows how someone could use Kontakt and Native Instuments plug ins in a country production. Good stuff. Thank you!
The best notification I’ve gotten in months! So exited 🍿
I’ll be uploading more!
@@forestwhitehead Really looking forward to it! I usually feel overwhelmed and lost when it comes to the digital production part of music but after this watch I feel somehow motivated and inspired to just start and enjoy the process. Cheers!
It's your musicality that shines here... it's not about the plug-ins, but what is being played. this video will inspire people to create with REAL instruments. along with the DAW tools. very informative! great job thank you!
Loved this video. Also great that you're using Studio One and not Pro Tools like we're told we all need.
Man you're like my unofficial mentor! Always love your material.
I understand why you have so many Grammys on your walls...this is so epic! Thank you for sharing your process, truly inspiring! 🙏
It is epic indeed
They aren’t Grammys, they’re god records.
This is the one video I watch over and over ,best one out there you lay it all out there thank you Forest whitehead I think I watch all your videos were can I get more and thank again
Not only the production side in these videos Rock but your melodies are off the hook 💥
Thanks so much!
i made an amazing instrumental using this tutorial though i don't sing it doesn't have vocals but its good thanks to this video , thak you mr whitehead for the content
Good Job - Got that nice Brothers Osborne feel.
Glad you enjoyed it!
You seem so relaxed working in studio One and that is the same vibe I get when working in it. It just feels comfortable and enjoyable to mix lay down a track, backing vocals. It just feels right.
agree 1000%
This was amazing. I loved how you use non conventional pads and sounds as a secret sauce to make everything sound big
Absolutely incredible dude! You are setting industry standards here my friend; invaluable content to be sharing on TH-cam!
Thanks so much for your continued support Connor. It’s been awesome hearing your tracks get even better.
I love it when people ask me if producers need to know how to do everything. The answer is, we have to know as much as possible. We definitely need to know and understand to create what we hear in our own head.
This is a great video. I look forward to what you have next.
Thanks for watching!
@@forestwhitehead Thank you for the time you give in helping many, many others with the knowledge you have. Amazing work as always.
Wow! I was keep on clicking on the like button thinking I could double that up! Lol! THanks so much for this invaluable video you shared! I loved it! I second David Smith. I watched a lot of these videos and this beat them all so far! THanks again Forest!
Thanks for stopping by! Join the email list at musiccityplaybook.com for more!
Just started watching, but thanks for sharing your knowledge, I subscribed.
That finished demo sounds INCREDIBLE! And in Studio One 6!! 🔥🔥🔥
Your work is incredible!
Was eagerly waiting for your video for a while. Thk u
Thanks for watching!
So good. Please make more of these. Watching you work is a great education.
Just wow!! This is the greatest video on the internet. God bless you for this 👌
cool. Grammy winner actually offering his time and teaching in detail. Very unusual. Looking forward to watching his other vids. Thanks, Forest.
Thanks for watching!
agreed… this is the best video hands down of the process. Sounds is amazing
Thanks dude!
Masterclass and it also shows control in the voice doesn't mean it has to be belted out. This has been a joy to watch!
i love this channel
Now THAT was what I needed to see and hear Forest! Now I've just got to work out if I have enough gear to do it! I've got the latest Logic Pro, Reason etc and a huge back catalogue to get started on... BUT you have definitely pulled some cobwebs back here to reveal how knowing what you are doing on the technical side is a huge percentage of headache removal!
Respect! Jules
Bruh 😎 awesome Forest! A lot to learn here! Saved to my favorites to go back a rewatch
Awesome. Glad you enjoyed it!
2. vid of yours, allready in big time love, thanks for your videos, lets use some time to lern, straight up big thanks
Welcome!
@@forestwhitehead yeah man, your skills are awesome
Dude, you are really talented..great video.
Wow. This was such an amazing production walk through! You REALLY showed the before and after; from bare bones to top end radio song. Amazing. You make it look do easy, man! Obviously that comes from years of going through the process. Thanks so much for putting this out! It also opened my eyes to what can be used for drums. Maybe that could be something I can invest in when I get hired for drums moving forward, if I am offering my services from home. I think there are a lot of questions I'd want to ask you when it comes to that.
I have been watching these for over 10 years and this is one of the best I have seen so far. If you could do a Josh Kiser - Big on the Little Things style song/mix/master man that would be just incredible!! Thank you so much. Subbed.
Awesome job man!!! I love this!!!
Only today I was saying to a friend that sooo many youtube production videos out there are all about creating "beats" for EDM and similar music etc and I was moaning about the lack of channels just like this, for songwriters who play guitar etc and dabble with midi. I enjoy Nathan James Larsen and 93 Acres and I loved your producer battle with Nathan James Larsen and what you did, hence why I'm here. I am NOT disappointed. Great walk-though in a DAW that I don't even use but your tutorial was magnificently educating, useful insightful and actually enjoyable start to finish. You have a wonderfully affable way of communicating and more people need to see this channel. I'd love you to produce a track for me. Will try and DM you. Thank you Forest. I will watch ALL your videos and share and like, Keith, Belfast, N Ireland
I'm a hip-hop producer and I don't really listen to country music. I have to say, this video is absolutely amazing. Great song and a great tutorial. It's cool to see that many of the elements necessary to make a great country song are similar to the elements it takes to make a great hip-hop song.
Man you inspired me so much... I love your videos, im a musician and I can't afford going to the studio for a record so I invested the last 5 years in equipment and im trying to learn how to record myself for at least a good demos... I bet you're such a humble and nice guy to hang around with. Keep it up bud, I love your videos.
Love your videos man!
Thanks for watching!
This is fantastic sir.
Thank you for your comment.
Studio one is such a beautiful daw to work in!
I absolutely agree.. I've worked in Pro Tools and Logic for years and switched to Logic in 2020. It really feels the most comfortable to me now and is visually appealing which makes a difference when you stare at a screen for a long time.
You are such an amazing teacher Forest! I love to see that you track real shaker. I will need to try that too.
Appreciate that man! Real shaker brings a different vibe than perfect midi
@@forestwhitehead I have been doing that too with acoustic guitar. I lay down midi acoustic from Native Instruments, then layer on my real acoustic after. It helps me stay more in the pocket with my strumming, and it sounds nice and full when they are layered.
This is brilliant! Learned lots in 45 minutes. Much thanks for sharing all your knowledge!
Great production man! Enjoyed the way you put this together with an educational purpose. I'll definitely take care of the transitions in the very first part of the process now. Thank you!
❤❤❤❤ awesome 😎
Great video, please more of this quality content, thanks mate from Europe to Nashville
More coming!
Nice workflow. Greetings from Kigali, Rwanda.
Really appreciate your content forest👍
I appreciate your comment and glad you enjoyed the video.
You make it look so easy!
I just finished this course and its awesome! If you are looking on how the pro's produce a hit, how to increase your work flow and be more productive in the studio its well worth the investment! Another great one Forest!
So glad you enjoyed the course!
Aesthetic reminds me of Mutt Lange and Dan Huff. Digging it!
Love this. Ill take it.
I've been playing and singing vocals in country music since mid 90s.. I'm writing and original stuff and learning to use Studio one. 6 and I'm lost as to where to start. This video SAVED MY BUTT. best video I've seen on the process. Thank you!!
Side Note:
I'm pretty picky Hitting that subscribe button, But you sir have earned it.
Sooo glad you did this Forest!
Oh we did it on this one!
Your a real pro... awesome! I like to write songs and never takin it more then just work tap... but man producing one seems like a monumental task ha.
I just wanted to thank you sir for taking out time to create such a thorough tutorial. This video is a pure gem for starters like us
Very cool videos for us home hobbyists. Can you do a session on panning - where to place drums, bass acoustic guitar, electric guitar, vocals etc.
Can't emphasize enough how thankful I am to have found your channel a few months ago. I've been looking for something like this channel for a LONG time. Just an excellent job! I'll probably watch this one several times, just like most of your other videos. Thank you for creating these videos for us!
I’m grateful to have loyal subscribers. Thanks for your comment!
Doing excellent work there Forest. Keep it going,. All the best from Across the pond in Scotland.
Made a demo right after watching this video using some of these techniques. It’s amazing how full it sounds compared to some older stuff!
Great stuff
Thanks!
THANK YOU BROTHER, YOU ALWAYS MY IDOL FROM THE EPIC PRODUCER BATTLE - 1 Song 2 Producers! From Nathans channel to this Day, I'm a Big fan💪🤟🤟
On behalf of the entire sync writers community - thank you🥺
Since I've found this channel, I've binged most of it and started rewatching some of again. This is exactly what I've been needing for my own music. And after much searching for the "right" DAW for me, I've subbed to Studio One 6 and Sphere. It makes the most sense to me. Thanks Forest for all you do!
Love your channel Forest!! Best helpful info out there… And in Studio One. Sweet
I feel like alot of people are bummed when they see its not in Logic but I love Studio One!
That’s great walkthrough !!!Excellent mix!!! Song is also cool 🎉👏👏👏👏
You are the man Forest! Best production ideas out there and very informative!
Dude, thank you so much. This is the video I've been looking for, for the last few years. I would highly recommend this video to anyone who is recording their own music at home! Thanks again man!
Dude. You Are The MAN.
amazing stuff Forest!!
Glad to see you here man.
Smashed it bro. such a ggod tune man
Thanks man glad you enjoyed it!
Dude… I love all your videos I am in your song master class and now you’re mixing class. Worth every penny. Everyone should pay for your classes you will learn so much if you do and the level of your demos will skyrocket! Promise!!!
Hey man, so glad you are enjoying the courses. I love when people find out that the TH-cam videos are just a preview! Glad to hear about your results.
Just so you know, @Forest… I’ve been subscribed to your Channel since I was born!
Pretty awesome content here, Forest! Thank you for this.
I wish i watched your videos before i bought so many plugins.. so informative ❤ learning lots! Thank you 🙏
This is the first video of yours that I've watched ...... EXCELLENT ! THANK YOU !
Seems like knowing how to play keys is a huge part in producing, I've always kind of known that but haven't taken the time to learn it well. That's next on the list now!
This song is fire!!
Great video
Congrats!
Thank you very very much for this video. We need more people like you who are ready to share with open heart
Nice work, very nice and helpful.👍🏻
Glad you enjoy it!
Like all the other comments a thousand thanks to share your knowledge with us blessings brother.
fantastic song tutorial
Glad you enjoyed!
Really awesome production! You did it so seemingly effortless, not so, but you got the touch! Souds fantastic and great help for us loggers! My best..
Thanks for watching!
Superb stuff Forest!!
Glad you enjoyed!
Nice bro! Hugs from Brazil!
Really great video. Out of nowhere, I got this recommended. No idea why I didn't come across your channel sooner, since I'm interested in pop/rock/country production. (Big fan of Keith Urban!) I'm gonna check out your other videos too.
Welcome! Thanks for stopping by.
Best chanel for pop country production out there! Thanks a lot
Definitely a great way to TH-cam mate!... Put links in the description to retailers that'll give you a cut on the tools you're using as an affiliate. Make some extra bugs on your knowledge. (Easy 1st choice is amazon affiliate program).
Awesome!!! I'll 100% be so inspired in 45 mins :)
If you are one of the ones that enjoy the edit instead of skipping ahead, all of us here in my basement creating this applaud you sir.
Grest work man
Thanks for easy and great advices to make better productions, like your videos a lot👍🎶😎
Just watched this one again. So awesome.
so bright composition simple and beautiful there is no need to add alot music in terms of music arrangements loved it hope to see more sessions
Love the video montage at the end there! Well done, Forest...and thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge with us.