„making music that sells“ is a bad goal – Holistic Songwriting

Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8aJNfIyv6A

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The text discusses the damaging effect of focusing on commercial music in the music industry, as it can lead to negative feelings and bitterness towards the industry. It emphasizes the importance of originality, authenticity, and exploring one’s unique talent in order to stand out from AI and other artists.

Highlights

• Damaging belief: Focusing on commercial music for success in the music industry
• Importance of originality and authenticity
• Differentiating between passive and active listening

Key Takeaways

• Commercial music often imitates trends due to algorithms
• Originality is crucial for artists to stand out from AI and other artists
• Focus on finding your unique audience and making them happy

From Idea to Full-Length Song in 90 Minutes – Holistic Songwriting

Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeV9kVE-wck

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In this video, the creator shares a simple three-step process for transforming an idea into a song within 90 minutes. The process includes Buildup, Explode, and Arrange phases. They work on a song provided by Joob Basa, focusing on major sections, melody, bass, drums, and arrangement.

Highlights

• Three-step process: Buildup, Explode, and Arrange
• Song provided by Performing Artist Joob Basa
• Major sections of the song discussed
• Emphasis on balance between instruments and their contribution to the „super Groove“

Key Takeaways

• Balancing instrument sounds and rhythms before moving on
• Considering arrangement and placement of different elements within the song
• Refining parts, widening backing vocals, and experimenting with synths
• Completing a build-up phase in about an hour and then moving to the „explode“ phase

What Designing a Hit Board Game Taught Me About Creativity (and Songwriting) – Holistic Songwriting

Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zqJMKAWpRw

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The speaker discusses their experience creating the board game Cantaloop and how it came to be. They emphasize the importance of creativity, thinking beyond obvious uses for objects, and challenging the medium when designing games or other creative projects. The speaker also talks about trusting the process and not being too focused on achieving perfection in order to create something unique and engaging.

Highlights

• Cantaloop is a board game that combines puzzle-solving with an open world exploration
• The creator has a diverse background, including songwriting, producing music albums, writing books, running a YouTube channel, teaching at a university, and creating a successful Kickstarter campaign for the Songwriting Dex deck of cards
• Emphasis on trusting the process and not worrying about achieving perfection when working on creative projects

Key Takeaways

• Cantaloop encourages players to think beyond the obvious uses for objects in the game
• Creativity can be applied to generating ideas or making products, and thinking of objectives and solutions creatively is important
• Focusing on quantity rather than quality during the creative process can help spark creativity and maintain a sense of flow

Writing SEPTUPLET Drunk Grooves | „I think we’re missing a beat, honey!“ – Holistic Songwriting

Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtvJbDLR32w

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In this transcript, Joel Basa’s song is analyzed and improved upon by focusing on the backing track and groove, rhythm section, and creating tension and suspense in the music. The speaker emphasizes simplicity, suspense, and the importance of balancing plastic sounds with live elements.

Highlights

• 🎵 Joel Basa’s song is analyzed and improved upon
• 🎛️ Focus on the backing track and working out the groove
• 🎶 Rhythm section groove improvement: making changes to the pattern, beat, and live elements
• 🎸 Creating tension and suspense in the music through simplicity and suspense

Key Takeaways

• 🔊 Adjusting timing of synth to match drums
• 💡 Striking a balance between familiar and unfamiliar elements
• 📝 Copy pasting and stretching region to clarify CVC
• 🎤 Processing vocals with reverb, delay, and chorus
• 📈 Adding more cowbell and percussion to fill in space and adjust the melody for a final touch

Hearing Melodies (Training Session) – Holistic Songwriting

Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O83A-DIjpps

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The text discusses ear training for music students, focusing on the PIN codes exercise to learn hearing and transcribing melodies. The speaker teaches listeners about notes in different keys, emphasizing tension and resolution in notes. A singing and resolving notes exercise is recommended to improve understanding of musical intervals.

Highlights

• Ear training for music students
• PIN codes exercise for learning melodies and chords
• Understanding tension and resolution in notes
• Singing and resolving notes exercise for interval recognition

Key Takeaways

• Learn to identify melodies, chords, and chord progressions
• Improve timing as a musician
• Check out Holistic Running Academy challenge for ear training exercises

Building The Arrangement (for Perfectionists) – Holistic Songwriting

Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2u8b9T3U04

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The session was about creating a song from scratch by breaking down the elements and adding them one by one. Embracing mistakes and small accidents during production can make your track stand out and add character. The speaker mentioned their upcoming course on finishing songs faster and discussed their approach to songwriting focusing on flow and efficiency.

Highlights

• Embracing mistakes in production
• Creating a song from scratch by adding elements one by one
• Importance of consistency in backing vocals
• Adjusting pitch to improve overall sound
• Upcoming course on finishing songs faster

Key Takeaways

• Originality can be achieved by making small accidents part of your final sound.
• The process includes composing a melody, adding a baseline for counterpoint, and adjusting backing vocals for consistency.
• Adjusting pitch can improve the overall sound of the song.

What is EDGEPLAY? | BDSM 101 – Evie Lupine

Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rw1FAG9gHSY

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Edge play is a subjective term that refers to activities with higher levels of risk and those that push individual boundaries. It varies from person to person, and the community context also plays a role in defining it. Activities like choking and water sports might be considered edge play due to their physical or mental risks, but what is edgy depends on personal values and experiences. The term „edge play“ should not be universally defined, as people’s beliefs and upbringing influence their perception of what constitutes edge play.

Highlights

• Edge play is subjective and varies depending on personal values and experience
• Activities with high physical or mental risks are often considered edge play
• There is no universally agreed-upon definition for edge play
• Community context also plays a role in defining edge play

Key Takeaways

• Edge play is not a static category, and it’s largely subjective based on two things: the relative level of risk of a kink and how much that Kink pushes your own Edge.
• The perception of what constitutes Edge play is highly personal and influenced by factors such as upbringing, life experiences, and cultural background.
• Edge play can be conducted in an ethical or unethical manner, while RACK is primarily focused on how kink activities should be conducted.

Becoming Submissive: The Story of my First Power Exchange Dynamic [BDSM] – Evie Lupine

Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZMdfzTIY6c

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The speaker discusses various aspects of their journey in Dom/sub relationships, BDSM practices, and personal growth through trial and error. They emphasize the importance of communication, consent, and learning from experiences. The speaker shares valuable lessons on what works and what doesn’t in different types of relationships and encourages viewers to share their own experiences for mutual learning.

Highlights

• Experienced with Dom/sub relationships and BDSM practices
• Learned the importance of communication, consent, and personal boundaries
• Emphasizes trial and error approach for discovering preferences
• Shares personal journey and growth through these experiences

Key Takeaways

• Personal experiences can provide valuable insights into what works in relationships
• Trial and error is a common part of the learning process in BDSM practices
• Open communication and consent are crucial aspects in any relationship, including D/s relationships

BDSM 101: Bratting (and advice for brat tamers) – Evie Lupine

Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xbuz4Gw7Td0

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The text discusses the concept of bratting in BDSM relationships, emphasizing the importance of understanding motivations behind this behavior and setting boundaries. Bratting can be done by anyone regardless of age or gender and can range from primary kink identity to specific situations. The appeal lies in playing with expectations of compliance and demureness within the BDSM community. Reasons for people being into bratting include taboo, fantasies, pain justification, and playing at it. Bratty behavior requires clear guidelines and consent before engaging.

Highlights

• 💁‍♀️ Bratting: a bottom or submissive acting out, breaking rules purposefully, or intentionally getting a rise from their partner.
• 🎉 Bratting can be part of someone’s kink identity or specific situations.
• 🔍 Reasons for people being into bratting include taboo, fantasies, pain justification, and playing at it.
• 🚫 Misbehavior can harm the reputation of Brats and lead to negative experiences.
• 📣 Consent and clear guidelines are crucial in bratting activities.

Key Takeaways

• 🌈 Brat: a bottom or submissive who enjoys acting out, breaking rules on purpose, or intentionally getting a rise from their partner.
• 🚀 Not for everyone; some people struggle with the concept of wanting pain and the consequences it entails.
• 🎲 Important points include proper education, understanding motivations, respecting boundaries, and consent in bratting relationships.

LOCKTOBER: Tips & Tricks For Successful Chastity [BDSM] – Evie Lupine

Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-wJqxiChdw

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Lober is a BDSM practice focused on Chastity, challenging individuals and their partners to explore the limits of chastity play. It can be fundamentally sexual or non-sexual in nature and includes the thrill of having your sex life controlled under literal lock and key, as well as the denial of release.
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