What's the SECRET to a GREAT mashup?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 ก.ย. 2024
- Today we are doing something a little different and listening to a @jamiroquai and @beegees mashup by @Pomplamoose. @natalydawn @ryanlermanmusic and I break down our process from ideation to creation of these mashups as well as the unique business model behind Pomplamoose and how we've managed to turn it into a profitable company over the years.
Our channel is all about reacting to the original artwork of musicians. You can find the original piece down below:
@Pomplamoose - Jamiroquai Bee Gees Mashup
• Jamiroquai Bee Gees Ma...
@jamiroquai - Virtual Insanity
• Jamiroquai - Virtual I...
@beegees - Stayin' Alive
• Bee Gees - Stayin' Ali...
The music recommended by the @PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS REACT crew in this episode is below:
@steviewonder - We Can Work It Out
• We Can Work It Out
@jamestaylor - You've Got A Friend
• You've Got a Friend (2...
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“We will never do anything like this again”
ARE YOU KIDDING ME???? This is gold, man! Exactly the help I was looking for. I’ll surely take valuable lessons from it! 🤘🏻
The fact that you just want to be vulnerable/helpful about your music, business, and/or anything else is so wonderful and don’t you ever try to apologize for it again. We love you. Keep doing what you feel is right and keep up the great work. 🙌🏻👏🏻🙏🏻👍🏻💕❤️
I don't think the problem is self-promo-y, it's interesting to understand how the band grew and changed and what it takes for you guys to do what you do. However, maybe change the title to reflect that portion of the video? I was excited for the mash-up aspect but it seems like you guys have a pretty simple system/way of talking about it that doesn't take a ton of explaining. if you need a catchy title maybe something like "Pomplamoose is Actually A Company!?" or something. I have a bias to Pomplamoose, I've been a patron for a long time and love the music so I had fun.
I totally agree with this
I pretty much agree. I don't know if that title would hook me though. Maybe "How Pomplamoose keeps making mashups?"
Totally agree! Loved the video, just didn't match with the title
I would love an episode like this detailing an artists workflow within a DAW and making some of those decisions y’all talked about in the end - when to pan a track, double a line, edit the sound wave, etc.
Yep, man that could be a whole channel/series hah
Imagine that’d be so awesome
Yes, getting to see someone actual workflow can be an incredible experience.
great idea
@@Bobbias I think that Jacob Collier did some videos within this concept, showing how he's using Logic.
Pomplamoose's Sweet Dream's/Seven Nation Army mash-up is the one that sticks with me. It is SO enjoyable.
My son likes Pomplamoose's mash-up *way* more than either original track. If I'm listening to the Eurythmics or the Stripes, I get an immediate request for "the mixed up one". And I'm ok with that.
This one is easily my favorite that I keep coming back to.
That’s my favourite too!!! It was the first time I heard them and I totally love it. I listen every day.
Yeah. And the way the video starts with Ben Rose (iirc) suggesting it and saying they could feel free to shoot it down really makes the video even cooler. Like, it's an amazing song and apparently they had the idea right before recording.
Great video. As someone who started in the 70s working for studios in the UK owned by traditional managers and producers, I love the upside-down nature of this where the "product" (the band) own the company, and employ or contract those who previously would have signed them. It makes so much sense, and avoids situations like with The Animals (I knew Chas Chandler) who pretty much earned nothing from House of the Rising Sun. Micky Most got most of it. You should put this in a short book as a kind of template for both bands and solo artists - a "how to keep control of your B(r)and!"
To me this didn't feel like self-promotion at all. I think this amazing thing you've all birthed into the world Pomplamoose, and the way you're thinking about the changing industry, new business models, new and younger creators and musicians, all of it comes forth with a lot of care and hope for a brighter future. It's so clear that y'all really want more people to live their artistic passions in a sustainable way with more self-determination and choice and know-how that you didn't have access to in the beginning, that's what comes through from this, not self-promo.
Yeah man, this was not too promote-y at all. If anything, it's excellently educate-y! I'd watch another one of these, about the process and functioning of Pomplamoose and/or Scary Pockets.
Good stuff, great tune!
It's real pleasure to watch your videos, the team and guests are such genuinely nice people ...
Truly, the Venn diagram of Pomplamoose, Scary Pockets, and Vulfpek got me through the pandemic...and now these Professional Musicians React videos have been a goldmine for my bass playing...I hope to see you guys when you come through DC!
super interesting to me! actually the only part i don't really need is that every time Jack and Ryan introduce themselves in great detail.
its for the newcomers! i've seen every video and honestly don't mind the intros for them.
This.
Actually i like that the introduction comes every time, i look at it like a running gag of some sort.
hard agree
Back in 2008 when I was studying music, I stumbled upon the Pomplamoose's video 'My Favorite Things'. It blew my mind, honestly. The 5/8, 6/8 (11/8?) mashup was amazing. We tried to play it at the musical ensemble class but we couldn't work it out as precise as yours, even so, it was an excellent learning process. Every cover was awesome. I downloaded them all (sorry?) and played 'em on my old mp3 device.
Thank you, Jack and Nataly, you were and ARE a big inspiration to me!
Also, when I found out you are the founder of Patreon... WTF DUDE! Come on, thats freaking nuts! Thanks again! You are making everything more easy for us!
Keep making music and keep talking about music, there's a lot of people listening.
I saw the video in my feed before seeing the channel and thought "oh, nice, an analysis of that amazing mashup!" Very happy to see this.
Your Stayin alive and Virtual Insanity mashup is my 3-year-old daughter's favorite song. She heard me listening to it while walking by my computer and started singing "Somebody help me" over and over. Now she asks me to play it and she sings along every day.
There is so much great information in this episode. Young musicians are never taught the business side of the music industry. My young late teen to mid 20s self had to learn the leadership skills that I had no idea about. Song selection, set lists, bookings, paying everyone, paying rent, paying for PAs and vans..... Many of those things I learned in my bands was reused in what turned into my profession (IT Management). Thanks for being a light to young musicians.
Love mashups, love Musicians React, love Pomplamoose ❤
You are doing very well w your intentions, and there isn't anything wrong w being self promoey! Some of us appreciate learning the inner workings of the ultimate masterpiece. It's totally el coolio! 😎 Thank you!! 🙏🏼
I love this! You guys are brilliant! I found this very educational. Don’t be afraid to self-promote. This is exactly what musicians and performers need to know so they can survive in the ever-evolving entertainment industry. I shared this video with my friends who are musicians and performers so they can reap the benefits of this info, too. Keep on mashing up.
I love when people are just so excited for how talented their friends are
Absolutely love your mashups. What I really like about them is they never sound forced, and I’m always left with a renewed enthusiasm for both songs while appreciating the mashup on its own.
Just leaving a comment to support this video and please the all-mighty algorithm ! Very interesting indeed, thanks for taking the time, and putting so much effort into sharing your experience, your musical sensitivity, your creative process, and your overall love for music!
Ohhhh, I absolutely loved this! A behind the scenes insight in the construction of one of my favorite mashups… are you kidding me?!?!? Yessss, Jack, self promotion is totally not a problem here!!
I think often it's about where the intention lies. You are sharing behind the scenes and Re showing musicians that there are alternatives. BTW you all should be proud, there's nothing wrong with having pride in your accomplishments!
A lot of times, mashups are nothing but "novelty." This song makes so much sense structurally, melodically, and just damn funky. It's the chocolate and peanut butter of mash-up songs.
Pamplemousse is my safe word with my wife when we travel. We say it and it means “ I’m not in the mood to deal with you so I’ll see you later “ then we both go our separate ways and meet up for dinner. It saves our marriage when travelling. Keep up the good work.
You’re all good Jack! Cool to hear and learn about your model. 🤘🏻🤘🏻
I've had a couple thought about Scary Pockets and Pomplamoose over the past couple years of watching yall grow and this seems like a good opportunity to start a discussion -- it seems like the "business models" of these bands can have their own unique challenges, and I would propose can be antithetical to artistry if one is not careful. Obviously, Jack and Nataly have proven themselves many times over to be skilled entrepreneurs, and the success and "processification" of the band discussed in this episode hits this home. I can't help but feel that sometimes this can turn into a "conveyer belt" of art, which dilutes the strength of the art over time. Having to produce a product every week is daunting, and I imagine that it requires you to take an idea and run with it in quick succession. This is an awesome starting point and can sometimes lead to brilliance, but I can't help but feel that it can lead to a lot of run-of-the-mill music, where it feels forced or uninspired. I've sometimes felt that with these two bands, the brand takes precedence over the music. Especially when you're dealing with covers in this particular genre -- you can lean on the same tricks and it gets old to a musically literate audience who can "get" everything you're doing.
With a typical musical project, you do second and third drafts and cut songs from an album to distill the musical moment to its purest form. With Scary Pockets and Pomplamoose, you don't have that luxury because you're forced into a conveyer belt mentality. That's why so many online creatives get burnout so easily. Since these bands have lots of talented people, of course they're also making amazing music as well and I've enjoyed lots of their work. I guess with these business models, for every amazing tune, you push out a couple filler tunes as well to keep the content train going. For me, it dilutes the magic. But then again, it allows you to get 401ks for your colleagues, and that's tight.
Videos by people explaining how they build and maintain things are very popular! There is a satisfaction in putting something together that is benign and benefits everyone involved, that is not pride. Thanks!
Not self promo-y at all! Honestly, I’ve watched these videos endlessly so I like hearing you guys react to these videos that I know and love so much. Tell us more about the pink song with Cimorilli, the weekend/MJ/JT one, bulletproof, the bad mashup! All of the classics!
This is super interesting.
As a side, is Ryan this cool and nice in real life? What a great dude, friend, musician, etc. His demeanor is infectious.
Having just listened to the entire episode,Jack..I think you need not worry that the episode might be seen as self-serving or promotional..cuz it's not..like all the PMR shows,it's just..SO dang smart,interesting, informative AND entertaining!! Everyone on the show always has something cogent and helpful to say about the topic at hand,that I am almost always knocked out that 4 people sitting in a room talking about music can be as riveting as it is..guess I have gushed on long enough...I would only add- keep on doing what you are doing, because I love your show! It's just..great!
I think this is lovely and really helpful, not self promoting in my humble opinion. in fact I think you can make a series with talking about the process of more tunes made by Pomplamoose and Scary Pockets, telling us a little more how do come up with specific arrangements, why you decided to do X unison, or choose Y harmony, why the bassist decided to lock that way with the drums... and so on. I would really enjoy more of this hehe.
I have been loving that mashup from day one. Great episode to explain the approach and details to writing this masterpiece :)
Don't fret Jack! Your transparency in much appreciated and it doesn't feel like self promotion.
Fantastic episode, loving the series overall. Pockets and Pomplamoose have taught me more about song structure and form development from just playing along than any other musical influence, learning more about your experiences, backstory and how you've worked to develop as a business structure is a wonderful insight. Thank you all for doing what you're doing.
Thank you for a terrific video! I don't think you're self promoting too much at all. You're giving advice on how to turn your passion for music into a business that sustains itself. What better way to do that than to describe your own experiences. And, it's not like you're saying "our band is the best and go listen to us". You're giving credit to everyone who helps make it all happen.
As a side note, someone will watch this and inevitably take it the wrong way, so why even worry about it.
This 'inside baseball' look is actually really cool. I really appreciate the insight that you provide. As always I think you're a stellar group of people. Keep up the great work.
One of my favorite Pomplamoose songs! Such an absolute tune. Loved this different format.
I enjoyed this video and it was an interesting diversion but I will be looking forward to regular reaction videos next week
We enjoy this channel and have always loved Pomplamoose. Please make more of both. I could listen to you talk about the music you make for hours.
I'm obsessed with Brian's guitar playing in pomplamoose. The part he plays on the seven nation army/sweet dreams Mashup is pure magic. (During the "some of them want to use you" part). It just fits so well yet stands out at the same time. He's phenomenal.
That is such a great cut and video. Discovered your group a few years ago and listened to that one over and over. One of those things I never get tired of hearing. Not too self promo-y at all
Loved the video! It was super cool gaining insights on one of my favorite bands. I absolutely adore both Pomplamoose's and Scary Pocket's work; how creative and funky fresh the music is! And I've gotta say, I feel so glad to part of these fandomes :D
Speaking of mashups, I’d love to hear your thoughts on the Neil Cicierega mashups/covers. “Bustin,” “Wow Wow,” “Yahoo” come to mind lol
Dom Fera holy cow a name I haven’t heard in forever!!! Loved his short films and skits from what, 10 years ago?? Glad he’s still creating and with an awesome team like y’all!
Love this! And something that brings me endless happiness is hearing my daughters sing along. Jack and Nataly, you guys are a delight.
Not too self-promo-y. The business part of it was very interesting, and I'd love to have more content on this side.
Also, I'd be interested for more content on the process of doing covers, like what you do with Scary Pockets.
It could be also interesting to have someone from Pentatonix to have them explain how they see it from their vocal side of things.
Love it! Do more! I could listen to hours of how you and all those involved just create those songs out of the ether... Brilliant!
Really good video, and it shows what holistic musicians you are.
This was the first song I listened from you guys, still remember eating a burger not paying much attention just humming the song and the moment it changed the lyrics from Jamiroquai to the Bee Gees I was hooked. Fan on the spot, got home and binge watched everything from your since the first video you guys uploaded. Pomplamoose is the soundtrack of my life now, thanks!
Just want to say well done Jack, I remember watching your very early music videos with launchpad setups and just being amazed at the production quality that went into those videos. Cool to see you pursue what you like, keep at it dude!
For something like this, you should breakdown Postmodern Jukebox
I didn’t think this was too self-promotional at all. I really enjoyed the insights into how there is no longer just one way to think about being successful as a musician and performer.
This was super insightful. Thank you!
Thanks for letting us inside your process. It was a fascinating video!
Loved it! Thanks allot for sharing the world behind Pomplamoose curtains
I think I could listen to you talk about Pomplamoose and making covers and mashups for hours and still have questions. Great episode. I hope you do more at some point.
Really enjoyed this. Definitely not too self promoting. Providing your real examples from real industry experience is more valuable than analysing historical works.
More time on the business side would actually be really valuable as its own segment as it’s a bit of a black box. Maybe a ‘How Ryan became a session player’ or ‘How we set up a company’ would be interesting.
I would personally love to see a way more in depth video about how the Pomplamoose business model works and tips you can give us with what you learned through the development of that (mistakes and how to avoid them, what worked etc.). Sharing the knowledge is always helpful and appreciated and who knows, your tips might change the life of someone out there.
I made this a while ago going into the depths of Pomplamoose th-cam.com/video/ye2dEokIyKE/w-d-xo.html
I personally always love this type of content.
I'm the type of person to watch a movie and check out the behind the scenes, or music video, or music production tutorials on how my favorite songs are made, and inside baseball on stuff to do with business and politics as it relates to my love for the entertainment industry.
So, yeah, using your own personal success as a band/business/brand, it just adds weight to the conversation that you're talking as opposed to like a college professor telling you how to build a million dollar business when they are on a university salary.
So, even if it's self promotional, who cares? The value you're giving in exchange is priceless imo.
That table with the laptop on it is quite the upgrade from the 1960's TV tray.
This is Berklee School of Music master class about the modern music industry! This is incredibly valuable. As an aside, it was watching Nataly and Jack's early VideoSongs that inspired this old dinosaur to get off my arse and start recording in my own bedroom studio back in 2010. I started with a Shure BG 4.0 SDC mic >> Behringer Xenyx 802 mixer >> Alesis 3630 compressor >> TEAC US-122L >> (freeware) Audacity v.1.3 >> Sony Forge (mastering with cracked copy) >> Steinberg WaveLab (Limiter & mp3 rendering). I used no EQ or Compression in Audacity, it was all simply mix balancing. Light Reverb only on vocal tracks only, and light Reverb in Sony Forge for glue. It was so much fun that I banged out about 20 tracks in about 20 days, which was humping given that they were 16-26 tracks per tune with me laying down all the vox, guitars, bass, and percussion. It was so much fun that I enjoy recording more than live gigs now.
Thank you guys for all the inspiration!
Super interesting entrepreneur approach! That’s for sharing! :)
I think more people need to hear the message about growing once you can't do it all yourself. It sounds obvious but speaking for myself it's easy to get caught up in ideas of competency, especially when the answers seem to be about you becoming disempowered. To take the step of building your own team and working in an environment that reflects your values is genuinely mind blowing.
Loved it! Great insight into the process of being in a successful band! 😊
I think your band is awesome and I def loved the video. More like this
Love your mashups they are fun even when I don't know why my mind is tripping. They are so smoothly done, keep them coming. Hearing the process helped me understand what made them the catchy mind f*uck that is so enjoyable.
Really enjoyed this episode. It was a meta-mashup. A mashup of the usual format with a new subject, about mashups (But really about business; the business discussion was stellar.)
There's the bouncy keys, and chord progressions, from Matt Johnson, of Jamiroquai. Shout out, to Matt. I mean, they definitely were going, for disco vibes. Check out their strings, too.
Y'all, did a great job.
I love mashups!!!
If you want to hear another mashup, that also features tambourine, I recommend L'Trimm Vs. Arman Van Helden Vs. The Beatles Vs. Gary Numan - "My Other Car Is A Beatle".
Am ready to watch any content with You and Nataly)))
Thank you thank you thank you for doing what you guys are doing. I found Pomplamoose maybe 4 years ago, which led me to Scary Pockets to Scary Golding to Stories to....... First of all the music is great. I kinda get a lil quiver when I see a new cut from any of you and I've not been disappointed yet. Secondly, all of y'all's covers (maybe you should all then "recovers".....there's a ton of songs out there that we don't need to loose) you seem to breathe life into all that you take on. Thirdly, your approach to Pomplamoose/Patreon etc......seems to me that I'm seeing vocalists and instrumentalists that I wouldn't likely come across in a small city in Texas. Your production and promotion has turned me on to any number of performers and, I expect, they are drawn to y'all because they can make music without all the hassle of finding/keeping a band, hiring studios, etc etc etc. Some will likely outgrow you, but what a grand way to build your stature in "the biz", same said for your treatment of your partners/employees...."benefits in the music busines.....what a grand idea!" Finally, it seems like y'all's presence has grown while we've been trapped indoors with the pandemic. You're approach is making mucho good music more accessible and affordable for old retired guys like me. Again THANK YOU
Liked this one a lot. I think your business model for Pomplamoose could also apply to entrepreneurial media / entertainment ventures outside of music - podcasting, indie publishing, etc.
Another great episode, was really cool seeing how the band works to create a track, but also the structure and your approach to the industry, etc.
This was great! Definitely helps me feel better about the pressure to Do It All, and gives insight into how to create sustainably. Plus I loves me some mashups! I finally completed my first music projects in forever, and it was an overly elaborate mashup cover of The Knife and Afro Celt Sound System that I am pretty proud of. Now I'm feeling inspired to keep at it!
It's incredibly interesting to hear musicians talk about their work, thanks for making this video !
( edit ) The conversation around the business side of it all,,, very helpful. Thanks ×2 !!
Ebb and flow is invigorating like a walk (or run) on the beach but, in all seasons of weather.
This is great! more please!
As someone who’s watched Pomplamouse since the old TH-cam days and has always aspired to be like them, this was some of the best industry advice I’ve ever heard. “Would we like more?” Hell yeah I’d like more! 🤪
This does not feel self promotional, it IS helpful and I hope you do more videos just like this!
OK, so you already know I love you guys. But this. This was great! In fact, this was actually the first episode of this series that I watched from beginning to end in the first sitting with no interruptions. I didn't even realize it until it was over, but it kept my attention in a way that previous episodes (all of which I DEEPLY enjoyed) didn't. So yeah. More of this I guess.
Damn, this mashup always gives me goosebumps
in an wholesome way
I think the reason people find this podcast is because they love the music you are making so I personally love hearing you guys break it down and getting that inside look at the process.
thank you for sharing ... very interesting model
I would like a Mashup inspiration video with more than one mashup clip, FWIW. I do enjoy that the business discussion as well, but I'm here for the art.
You guys should talk about "something about us", Just love what pomplamoose did
Not too promo-ey - always great to hear your unique approach behind the scenes.
I enjoyed it and that track was also one of my faves. Killer track.
No promo here, all is fine Jack. You All smart guys. Very interesting. Thanks
This might be one of the best channels on you tube. Can’t wait for this thing to grow and expand.
That mashup was beautiful! I would’ve never guessed this was your band to be honest. The grove was immaculate
One point around the "does this feel too self promotional" thing - we hear you guys talk about how much you'd love to have been in the room during some classic recording sessions and that's exactly how this feels to us fans! Such awesome insight
I like a two amp stereo mix which allows the "sensation" of doubling live while playing solo (without computer or looper).
Definitely not too self-promo-ey (I learned a new word today)! This episode is basically a cross-over episode (mashup, if you will) between Professional Musicians React and Jack Conte Extras (best of two worlds), very inspirational!
This is tight. Thanks for the insight
Oh, and as a Seattle area kid who grew up in Omaha, I really want one of the baseball caps that Jack is wearing.
Such wisdom about music production / entrepreneurship here.
Doubling the guitar and harmonica in Black Sabath's The Wizard is my favourite doubling
I'd listen you three talk forever! hahaha. I think there's something there like a series on the behind the scenes of your bands.
It is self promo, but there's nothing wrong with that. Because you from your position and experience showed us to many aspiring musicians how you can make money from art. Keep it up guys. Really nice channel you have here
I love the love y'all gave to Rob. His playing in support of and in harmony with songs is uncanny.
it's nice that not only do both tunes match up with the hooks and chords and whatever, but also the tone and lyrics work together so well. really tasty.
Loved watching this episode and hope to see more personal stories about Pomplamoose and Scary Pockets
I loved this very much guys! Just so you know.