How I Wrote „Hate Her“ | Production Breakdown – Holistic Songwriting

Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PZY8cnbhoE

Summary

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In this special episode, Philemon shares a session breakdown of his song, which features a piano hook that continues throughout the entire track. The song structure consists of a verse, pre-chorus, chorus, post-chorus, second verse, bridge, and outro. Layering is used in the production to create a fuller sound, but it may not be suitable for beginners.

Highlights

• Piano hook essential throughout the track
• Song structure: verse, pre-chorus, chorus, post-chorus, second verse, bridge, and outro
• Layering used in production to fill up the frequency spectrum better
• Technique may not be suitable for beginners

Key Takeaways

• Importance of layering and panning in music production
• Use of ghost kick, compressor, and bass drop in a music track
• Creation of open and relaxed feel in the section
• Incorporation of synthesizer sample, white noise, and fade effect
• Introduction of shuffled sixteenth notes in the post-chorus

NEW: Introduction to the Hit Song Architect S1E1 – Holistic Songwriting

Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsFQ8zhvaao

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This transcript is from the first episode of the „Hit Song Architect“ series, which aims to teach listeners how to write a great song. The speaker addresses misconceptions about their teachings and promises a practical, simplified approach focusing on the most important aspects.

Highlights

• First episode of the „Hit Song Architect“ series
• Teaches how to write a great pop song
• Aiming for simplicity and practicality

Key Takeaways

• The series is not meant to be an all-inclusive guide, but provides essential information
• Focuses on important aspects to make the process more accessible and effective

Welcome to Holistic Songwriting! Here’s where to start… – Holistic Songwriting

Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjnz002F_bA

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Fatima Phineas is a songwriter and music profiler who helps artists prepare for the national and international market with her unique tools, blueprints, and formulas. She emphasizes on creating something new rather than imitation of other artists while making them more commercial. Her teachings are available in various formats like courses, videos, podcasts, and blogs. Some recommendations include starting with the Artist Series on YouTube, downloading some podcasts, trying out her free resources or paid products, and beginning with „The Addiction Formula“ book or audiobook for songwriting skills improvement. 🎵

Highlights

• Fatima Phineas: songwriter and music profiler 🎵
• Helps artists prepare for national and international markets 🌍
• Offers various formats of teachings: courses, videos, podcasts, blogs 📚
• Focuses on creating something new, not imitation 🎨

Key Takeaways

• Start with Artist Series on YouTube 🎥
• Download some podcasts 🎙️
• Try free resources or paid products 💰
• Begin with „The Addiction Formula“ book/audiobook for songwriting skills improvement 📚

Vocal Production of „Hate Her“ | Production Breakdown – Holistic Songwriting

Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDrrDocYK0c

Summary

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The text discusses various aspects of mixing a song, focusing on the placement of vocals and instruments. It emphasizes the importance of balancing stereo and mono elements to create the desired sound. In this particular song, the chorus has a full arrangement with many instruments playing simultaneously, while the verses are sparse with only one vocal track. The main vocals have an auto-tuned version that adds an electronic sound. Two additional backing vocals are added in the second half of the chorus for harmony. Overall, the mixing process is about achieving the desired balance and contrast between different elements of the song.

Highlights

• Emphasis on balancing stereo and mono elements in a song
• Full arrangement of instruments in the chorus, sparse verses with only one vocal track
• Main vocals have an auto-tuned version for electronic sound
• Two additional backing vocals added for harmony in the second half of the chorus

Key Takeaways

• Importance of balancing stereo and mono elements to create desired sound
• Full arrangement in chorus, sparse verses with only one vocal track
• Main vocals have an auto-tuned version for electronic sound
• Two additional backing vocals added for harmony in the second half of the chorus

The 10 Commandments of Songwriting | Hit Song Architect S1E2 – Holistic Songwriting

Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrdW63zru9E

Summary

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In this video, Sweet Modesta shares her top 10 guidelines for aspiring songwriters. Some of the important points discussed include the importance of enjoying the process, experimenting with different techniques, and focusing on creating music that sounds good to you personally. Learning to play instruments and singing everything instead of humming or whistling are also crucial aspects for songwriters. The text encourages skepticism, questioning your work, trying out different variations, and working on multiple songs at once to keep yourself engaged and creative.

Highlights

• Enjoy the process and experiment with different techniques
• Focus on creating music that sounds good to you personally
• Learning to play instruments is crucial for songwriters
• Skepticism and questioning your work are important
• Trying out different variations and working on multiple songs at once

Key Takeaways

• Emphasize on enjoying the process and experimenting with different techniques
• Focus on creating music that sounds good to you personally
• Learning to play instruments, particularly chords, is crucial for songwriters
• Encourage skepticism and questioning your work
• Trying out different variations and working on multiple songs at once to keep engaged and creative

Man of the Woods Analyzed | The Album Series S1E4 (feat. The Pop Song Professor) – Holistic Songwriting

Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4n7xEBH5VTw

Summary

Summary: The speaker discusses their experience with an artist’s music that blends country and pop elements. They find it difficult to relax into the countryside theme due to overbearing production and the uneasy combination of genres. They appreciate lyrics in some songs, but others lack substance or have repetitive lines. Overall, they enjoy both genres but struggle to enjoy one while the other is present.

Highlights: 🌳 Busy percussion and uneasy combination of genres make it hard to relax into country theme

🔥 Some lyrics stand out as good, but others have repetition or lack substance

🎵 The listener appreciates both country and pop music, but struggles to enjoy one while the other is present in the same song

Key Takeaways: 🌳 It’s difficult for the listener to fully appreciate the blend of genres due to the overbearing production and lack of traditional country themes

How Radiohead Writes A Chord Progression | The Artists Series S2E1 – Holistic Songwriting

Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alt9sQepob4

Summary

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The text discusses how personality traits are associated with different music genres, and emphasizes the importance of considering the kind of person you want to write for when creating music. It also introduces the concept of the 1,000 True Fans theory, which states that even a small, dedicated fanbase can provide enough revenue for an artist to make a living.

Personality Traits & Music Genres:
– Chart Pop fans: High self-esteem, outgoing, gentle, not creative, not at ease
– Rap fans: High self-esteem, outgoing
– Country-and-Western fans: Hardworking, outgoing
– Rock fans: Low self-esteem, creative, not hard-working, gentle, at ease

1,000 True Fans Theory:
– Small audience can be valuable
– Less stuff made specifically for them, but often more willing to buy it
– Example: 1,000 fans buying $100 worth of stuff each year equals $100,000 annually

Takeaways:
– Consider the kind of person you’re writing for
– Small audience can provide enough revenue for an artist to make a living
🎵🎸️🎹🎶️

M A N I A (Fall Out Boy) Analyzed | The Album Series S1E5 (feat. the Pop Song Professor) – Holistic Songwriting

Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnXv3VUNDmM

Summary

Summary:
The speaker in this transcript has a discussion about Fall Out Boy’s album „Mania“, sharing their opinions on its various tracks and elements. They mention the song „Hold Me Tighter“ as being too overloaded, while they appreciated the sound of „Sunshine Riptide“. The speaker also liked „Bishop’s Knife Trick“, but found it to be overproduced towards the end. They believe that it is acceptable for the last track of an album to be more overloaded since only die-hard fans will listen to it.

Key Points:
1. Overloaded sound in some tracks
2. Positive opinions on specific songs like „Sunshine Riptide“ and „Bishop’s Knife Trick“
3. Acceptance of overproduction in the last track of an album for die-hard fans to appreciate it fully

Emojis: 🎵, 🎶, 📢, 🏃‍♂️

Music or Lyrics first? | Me vs. the Internet – Holistic Songwriting

Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_LP_CgeG8M

Summary

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Freeman Dezhnev, a songwriter, aims to create a platform for songwriters to share their knowledge and experiences by posting monthly videos with questions and asking viewers to comment with their answers. This initiative is aimed at fostering a community where songwriters can learn from each other’s perspectives and approaches.

Highlights

• Freeman Dezhnev, a songwriter, wants to create a platform for songwriters
• Monthly videos with questions will be posted, and viewers are asked to comment with their answers
• The goal is to foster a community where songwriters can learn from each other’s perspectives and approaches

Key Takeaways

• Freeman Dezhnev is actively working on creating a supportive community for songwriters
• This platform will help songwriters learn from each other’s experiences and approaches

The Addiction Formula – Holistic Songwriting

Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVHDI2oziXM

Summary

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The Addiction Formula for Songwriting is a simplified and effective method that has helped thousands of students in songwriting. It connects all elements of songwriting, including harmony, melody, rhythm, arrangement, lyrics, and production, to create hit songs across various styles.

Highlights

• The Addiction Formula streamlines the songwriting process
• It works for all styles and maintains unique creativity
• It has helped thousands of students in songwriting

Key Takeaways

• The formula combines harmony, melody, rhythm, arrangement, lyrics, and production
• It can be heard in hit songs from the past 30 years
• Available in Kindle version and Audio Book on Audible