There is nothing cooler than listening to creative people explain their process. His passion is contagious! I love that jack acknowledged Sabrina’s dreamy vocals. She does not get enough credit!
@@sadman1143 yeah the vocals are great! I love when sab shows them off!! I also rlly like the story and production in please please please. It makes me love it even more ! Also the mv is sooo well-shot
@@nicoc225they say his production is bland, boring, and overdone. i’ve seen a lot of people say they’re tired of him producing so many of the pop songs we hear today but i love his work.
@@whydidimakethis9417 exactly, he can clearly flex his capabilities but sometimes the artists or songs don’t require the vast possibilities. It’s maybe why he stays busy because of his flexibility and not an ego driven style or approach to every project.
It’s funny after a while you can’t remember what it’s like to not be wired like this. I remember the first years I was producing I could literally feel my brain rewiring itself to hear music differently, I don’t even remember what it’s like to hear music as a whole and not a collection of parts.
These videos are kind of funny because having a musical brain like Jack is something that is created over decades of playing and listening to music. You can use the techniques that he uses, but at the end of the day he’s just creating a sound that he has in his head. If you can’t get that sound in your head then you’ll never write the music no matter how talented you are. It just comes from banging your head against the wall countless times and recognizing what the music you like is actually doing.
I’m a house DJ and producer who doesn’t consume pop but I love learning from producers in all different areas. Time and time again I see the love for the human touch being appreciated by these great producers. I took away from this video the passion to create not just music but soundscapes for listeners to peel like a never ending onion. The more you do for the love of the art the more tidbits you leave behind for listens to unravel from every single listen and that’s the beauty of our journey as appreciators of music.
It's a masterpiece. Interesting to see how sounds from decades ago easily hold on to today's listening expectations, and hits are still being made using all those well engineered instruments
This is art, and sound is the ink. Anyone who’s truly passionate about their production and their sound, you will be able to feel it through the music. It’s a next level of attention to detail and sound design.
Love hearing about Jack's process, his innate musical ability and great instincts. He's crafted a memorable track. And he's right - Sabrina's voice and performance are wonderful. Thanks for posting.
@@lfior its not about who knows him though, it’s the fact he deserves it for his work and growth and evolution as someone who was told over and over he’d never amount to anything as a producer. With the amount of layers, and hidden things you don’t normally hear that add so much texture and immerse the listener into the experience of a song over and over while doing it differently is something that deserves to be recognized. This is something you especially see in his produced tracks on reputation. Hell, getaway car has him moaning in the back and you can’t tell unless you hear the stems. Yet it immerses the listener and adds texture. And quite frankly it’s something I’ve never seen before Jack. So yes, he deserves it. Because he worked his entire life for this, and should get recognition for his batshit crazy abstract ideas that make pop masterpieces.
what the heck i've been listening to and obsessing over this song for the past 24 hours, wondering how they made it and now i come across this video to answer all my questions!! such a good song
I recently got to work in the video crew for Bleachers at Madison Square Garden. This guy is no joke. I wanted to write him off but now I’m sold. He’s the real deal.
Well, producer is the engine behind every song. Not the songwriters. Producers produce cool beats and accompaniment music that stimulate songwriters to write. Without them, most songwriters would have writer’s block. This is why Taylor swift changed producer whenever she changed change her musical style. From Liv Rose to Max Martin and Jack Antonoff to Aaron Dressner. They are the true musical geniuses.
How did Jack go from being that kid playing the guitar outside record stores with Nate to this award winning producer. Amazing. I love his work with Fun and his own records
I know Swifties (myself included) always rag on Jack Antonoff, but I recently went through all the TS songs he produced and a lot of them are my favorites. When he's on, he is ON. He's so good at what he does and going from something like fortnight to please please please really show his range in pop music.
This Producer is the most accessible modern studio cat who just told us how to do it: "Leave Space" just super cool how much serious fan base increase happens because of these artists' willingness to share. 😮
I KEPT trying to figure out why the song is addictive…it does the same thing as short videos or high stimulation TV shows…feeding you something new every few seconds lol. Makes sense…great job.
You can infer that he's such a great and sought-after producer not just because he gets how to connect the human and the tech elements of music in cool ways, but also because he can explain it so articulately and relatably.
Watching someone who is so dedicated to their craft is amazing. Learning the intricacy’s and thoughts behind the song is so interesting. I’d be intrigued to see what he thinks of Kelly Clarksons interpretation? 😁
It's so wild seeing Jack at this stage of his career, remembering him as the goofy dude from some random band (steel train) talking about how The Format makes weird "circus music" on their live DVD at the Mayan. IT was crazy enough seeing them get huge with FUN but having no clue he's been behind all this huge pop hits til recently is blowing my damn mind
With respect to Sabrina and the other stars he works with, does anyone else get the sense Jack is coming up with 90% of the song (rhythm, harmonies, music, arranging, lyrics, and overall vibe) and the performer is just doing the singing? If Jack’s not in the room, this song ain’t seeing the light of day.
Jack has great taste, I've been making music for a long time and agree with all or most of his ideas and references. I can tell that he gets it. A lot of modern producers don't
variety never stop doing vids like this
it's for the grammy campaign
@ALCHESTERTAGWALAN okay...everything is a campagin and promo for smth now, i just like vids like this
Check Mixing With The Masters! They also do breakdowns on the process. :)
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There is nothing cooler than listening to creative people explain their process. His passion is contagious! I love that jack acknowledged Sabrina’s dreamy vocals. She does not get enough credit!
i love just how absolutely nerdy he sounds. like he just starts going off and trying to excitedly explain how they work
Listening to any expert talk about their passion or field, no matter what it is, is thrilling. Especially when it's engaging.
You know, of all the pop girlies jack works with, i think sabrina is the one who fits his style of dreamy shimmery synth pop the best
This particular song has 80s synth tho, not dreamy sparkly lol, unless you want to call it an 80s version
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@@lessismore8533the 80s invented dreamy shimmery synth pop lol… what are you on about
What did he do with Taylor's?
i love how he works with all the pop girlies
Personally this video is the reason why please please please is superior than espresso, the vocals, the production is totally genius
@@sadman1143 I always felt that way! The Grammy museum performance of espresso slaps tho. Before that performance I was MEH about espresso
Now let's not pit two absolute divas against one another 😭 I refuse to turn Espresso and Please Please Please be made rivals
@@SalmaGhanem-b7v i love espresso it's such a funny pop song but please please please's vocals are another level
@@KeepCalmContemplateYourChoices hahaha yes i agree but i wanted to speak from a vocals perspective
@@sadman1143 yeah the vocals are great! I love when sab shows them off!! I also rlly like the story and production in please please please. It makes me love it even more ! Also the mv is sooo well-shot
He said "you hear it and it's just always been there"
THATS EXACTLY how I felt when I heard espresso for the first time. Instant classic.
people can say whatever they want about jack, but he really is a musical genius
What do people say?
He's won producer of the year at the grammys three years in a row. I think 5 times in total.
he's the best!!
@@nicoc225they say his production is bland, boring, and overdone. i’ve seen a lot of people say they’re tired of him producing so many of the pop songs we hear today but i love his work.
No
Not sure why Jack gets hate, he’s an exemplar of a great music producer. Recently fell in love with his work. Great work Jack
His work with Taylor is mid
@@lucasb9285Says more about Taylor than Jack tbh
@@whydidimakethis9417 exactly, he can clearly flex his capabilities but sometimes the artists or songs don’t require the vast possibilities. It’s maybe why he stays busy because of his flexibility and not an ego driven style or approach to every project.
@@lucasb9285Taylor isn’t Mid Incel
he is a one trick pony and his sound is getting old
He did a good job with the harmonies. Definitely sounds like heaven
I can’t comprehend what it’s like to have a brain like this
Honestly many ppl just mess around in a keyboard until they find something that sounds cool and turn they use it..
@@lessismore8533 Let's admit that antonoff is a genius
It’s funny after a while you can’t remember what it’s like to not be wired like this. I remember the first years I was producing I could literally feel my brain rewiring itself to hear music differently, I don’t even remember what it’s like to hear music as a whole and not a collection of parts.
@@Viper-dz2kwI’ve noticed this too now. Very difficult for me not to listen to Individual parts in a song now
These videos are kind of funny because having a musical brain like Jack is something that is created over decades of playing and listening to music. You can use the techniques that he uses, but at the end of the day he’s just creating a sound that he has in his head. If you can’t get that sound in your head then you’ll never write the music no matter how talented you are. It just comes from banging your head against the wall countless times and recognizing what the music you like is actually doing.
He’s right, I never noticed it before but it’s such an ABBA song ❤
There is so much power with ABBA songs
dude the dolly comes through so clear in please please please
big time!
I love that he speaks to the emotional impressions he wants to achieve. And he’s so incredibly passionate about creating music, it’s infectious!
I’m a house DJ and producer who doesn’t consume pop but I love learning from producers in all different areas. Time and time again I see the love for the human touch being appreciated by these great producers. I took away from this video the passion to create not just music but soundscapes for listeners to peel like a never ending onion. The more you do for the love of the art the more tidbits you leave behind for listens to unravel from every single listen and that’s the beauty of our journey as appreciators of music.
you should be a writer too!
I know I’m biased with how big of a bleachers fan I am, but watching Jack explain the creative process with all of these tiny details is mind blowing
those flutes!!!!! i'm crying that was so gorgeous
I'm not interested in this type of music, but his passion is contagious, and I learned a lot.
Sabrina Carpenter voice > Taylor Swift voice
@@Nor-p5vwhy compare, they both beautiful their way
@@MrJetix-su7qnthat “both beautiful “ redundant cliche, still doesn’t mean ppl can’t have preferences..as long as there’s respect
I'm not usually either, but this song completely won me over. It's really brilliantly done.
I love learning how songs were made and jacks work is amazing
Shoutout to whoever uploaded this in mono
lmao
It's a masterpiece. Interesting to see how sounds from decades ago easily hold on to today's listening expectations, and hits are still being made using all those well engineered instruments
For sure! I always felt like this song has a 70's vibe to it.
Jack just keeps making hits damnnn
This is art, and sound is the ink. Anyone who’s truly passionate about their production and their sound, you will be able to feel it through the music. It’s a next level of attention to detail and sound design.
Love hearing about Jack's process, his innate musical ability and great instincts. He's crafted a memorable track. And he's right - Sabrina's voice and performance are wonderful. Thanks for posting.
Now I’m gonna be listening the song with a whole different perspective! And it’s gonna sound even more beautiful now.
11:05 « whatever the fuck that is » LOL .. seriously a brilliant song and production
It felt like he surprised himself as well when he played that glissando riff
Sounds like a nod to Dancing Queen opening
If this doesnt win Record or Song of the year...😭
It definitely should
if it's doesn't hopefully it's bc RAYE or Chappell won ❤️
THAT FLUTE 🤯🤯 WE NEED MORE OF THAT VERSION!!! IN FULL VERSION!!!
he started campaigning for the grammy let's win another producer of the year
Why? What’s the point? Aren’t other producers deserving an award and some recognition? We know who JA is
@@lfior its not about who knows him though, it’s the fact he deserves it for his work and growth and evolution as someone who was told over and over he’d never amount to anything as a producer. With the amount of layers, and hidden things you don’t normally hear that add so much texture and immerse the listener into the experience of a song over and over while doing it differently is something that deserves to be recognized. This is something you especially see in his produced tracks on reputation. Hell, getaway car has him moaning in the back and you can’t tell unless you hear the stems. Yet it immerses the listener and adds texture. And quite frankly it’s something I’ve never seen before Jack. So yes, he deserves it. Because he worked his entire life for this, and should get recognition for his batshit crazy abstract ideas that make pop masterpieces.
I wish the orchestral sections would also be released bcoz they are soooooo beautiful and yeah just great🤩please please please release them too
I love watching these behind the scenes things with songs…it just blows my mind how technical a song can be! Beautiful! 🎶🎼🎵
they are so technical. but they make it look so easy so youd never guess
what the heck i've been listening to and obsessing over this song for the past 24 hours, wondering how they made it and now i come across this video to answer all my questions!! such a good song
This song and production is easily my favorite in pop music in the last decade. Hats off to Jack and thank you for the production break down!
I need more of him talking about music in my life
The 15 hours you spend for that 1 second of music is what separates you from the rest. World class🔥
I recently got to work in the video crew for Bleachers at Madison Square Garden. This guy is no joke. I wanted to write him off but now I’m sold. He’s the real deal.
What changed your mind?
Everytime I says ohhh I love this song and search for writer and producer there is Jack Antonoff in it , im like damn this guy is musical genius. 😅
Well, producer is the engine behind every song. Not the songwriters. Producers produce cool beats and accompaniment music that stimulate songwriters to write. Without them, most songwriters would have writer’s block. This is why Taylor swift changed producer whenever she changed change her musical style. From Liv Rose to Max Martin and Jack Antonoff to Aaron Dressner. They are the true musical geniuses.
How did Jack go from being that kid playing the guitar outside record stores with Nate to this award winning producer. Amazing. I love his work with Fun and his own records
I know Swifties (myself included) always rag on Jack Antonoff, but I recently went through all the TS songs he produced and a lot of them are my favorites. When he's on, he is ON. He's so good at what he does and going from something like fortnight to please please please really show his range in pop music.
This is why Jack is one of the best to work with!!!! Love hearing the progression and ideas coming to life. Soo good!!❤❤❤
Always kind of liked Antonoff. This video made me love him.
please make more vids like this! One of the reasons y i love listening to diff versions of the song,instrumental/background vocals/harmonies
check out song exploder, podcast/netflix show with the same concept as these videos
Happy to understand why I’m so addicted to this song!
What a great producer. I admire his craft
i looooooooove when producers dissect songs!!! I can see how proud they are!
The beginning is so 80s synth to me. I’m addicted to this song it’s so catchy more than espresso for me!
I learn so much listening to Jack’s chaotic genius
I have no idea what Jack is saying audio wise, but I love this!!! More from Jack !!!
Oh that flute is beautiful 🤩 who knew I needed a classical version of this song!
Producer of the Year, indeed. Producer of the Decade.
Please please please is my most listened song of the year!!!!!
One of the best producers of all time.
😭😭😭
I LOVE JACK ANTONOFF
More Jack Antonoff!
This Producer is the most accessible modern studio cat who just told us how to do it: "Leave Space" just super cool how much serious fan base increase happens because of these artists' willingness to share. 😮
This man has GOT to be neurodivergent. A literal genius. This is awesome! Thank you, Jack for your brain.
I know right? I had that exact feeling, he has to be hahaha and I fucking love it.
bro what 😭🙏
He seems on the spectrum
Me when I encounter an expert with deep knowledge of his craft:
WOW THIS GUY MUST BE AUTISTIC!!!
@madslagsallupinthisgaff I think people may think it's more because of the mannerisms, and neurodivergent doesn't have tp be autistic
What what a genius this guy is! Looking forward to more work from him.
I KEPT trying to figure out why the song is addictive…it does the same thing as short videos or high stimulation TV shows…feeding you something new every few seconds lol. Makes sense…great job.
i luv this acoustic man
The second verse is the most impressive. Totally untraditional and pushing the norm.
He is such a gem of a human being 💫 super cool video!!
You can infer that he's such a great and sought-after producer not just because he gets how to connect the human and the tech elements of music in cool ways, but also because he can explain it so articulately and relatably.
My jaw dropped! You are incredibly talented Jack. It makes me start writing songs 🎶
So far I didn’t like her other songs but this is up my alley. Congratulations 🎉
this is spectacular
This was so cool, I heard the song in a new way
her stacked vocals sound like vintage Olivia Newton John!! absolute velvet.
Watching someone who is so dedicated to their craft is amazing. Learning the intricacy’s and thoughts behind the song is so interesting. I’d be intrigued to see what he thinks of Kelly Clarksons interpretation? 😁
It's so wild seeing Jack at this stage of his career, remembering him as the goofy dude from some random band (steel train) talking about how The Format makes weird "circus music" on their live DVD at the Mayan. IT was crazy enough seeing them get huge with FUN but having no clue he's been behind all this huge pop hits til recently is blowing my damn mind
Thank you for creating and sharing this video. So inspiring to see!
I love watching Jack and Charlie Puth explain music. Layering and adding in random yet genius little things to songs is so interesting and impressive.
With respect to Sabrina and the other stars he works with, does anyone else get the sense Jack is coming up with 90% of the song (rhythm, harmonies, music, arranging, lyrics, and overall vibe) and the performer is just doing the singing? If Jack’s not in the room, this song ain’t seeing the light of day.
Grammy coming for this song
Thank you Variety for putting out a great substantive video on this vs Mix with the Masters “trailers” 🙏🏼🥺
Amazing Video Thank You Jack For Sharing These Priceless Insights Of The Making!!
Love seeing this breakdown. 2 amazing artists!!!
I love these videos!
He’s the real MVP. Didn’t just sing please a hundred times. Made it feel real.
8:18 the way i heard this exact flute sound in the song and immediately knew without looking that jack antanoff produced this song says a lot 💀💀💀
I suddenly need a full version of that
He's true legend behind uplifting Taylor's career and now sabrina.
nice to see the people who actually make the music getting some recognition
Record of the year for me
Jack Antonoff REALLY IS the Jack Antonoff of our generation
the magic of music ✨
Been waiting for this since the song came out
Everything that's special about Jack Antonoff came out of a checkbook.
So inspiring!
if the word "nerdy" is a person, it's Jack. it's adorable when he moves his head and whole body to tell the story
Came to hate lowkey. I’m ashamed. He’s just doin his thing. It’s great.
I would watch a million more videos like that
He's like if Nathan Fielder was a music producer. Both masters of their work
it's the verse 2 having a key change matching the vibe of having a fun idea
Holy cow, to be able to hear with those ears.
Brilliant! More!
Brilliant 🔥🔥🔥
Jack has great taste, I've been making music for a long time and agree with all or most of his ideas and references. I can tell that he gets it. A lot of modern producers don't
Що тут скажеш, ще один геній 🔥👍🏻 Пісня чудова, якість взагалі вогонь. Як вона зроблена! 🔥
JA is truly a legend of our time
Loved this breakdown so much
That Juno is absolutely addictive
He is a nerd by definition, and its absolutely brilliant