“Nuthin but a G thang” by Dr Dre | Minimoog G funk Lead

[@anthonymarinellimusic]

Sorry for any confusion about who played keyboards on this song. Look out for our upcoming video with legendary Colin Wolfe, the actual keyboardist for Dr. Dre “Nuthin’ but a G Thang” and on the entire album “The Chronic”…not to mention contributions for other iconic massive hits!

[@bramvanrens91]

Started making music because of Dr. Dre, was an instant click when I saw this pop up on my feed. A classic in music history.

[@tonybchannel3]

Thriller, The Chronic…it gets no better than this.

[@tonybchannel3]

I interviewed Dre's '90-92 collaborator, musician Colin Wolfe, about the making of the album and their Moog setup. This video gives it much more context - thanks Anthony 👍🏾Also, this melody is an interpolation of the strings from Leon Haywood's "I Wanna Do Something Freaky To You."

[@adamjnowak1]

The smoke effect was perfect. Ha!!!

[@EnervatedSociety]

The West Coast Whistle 😎

[@AnthonyWilliams-ot1yk]

Hands down one of the most recognizable synthesizer compositions in popular music.

[@defec1]

the notes and melody were right out of song sampled, Leon Haywood - I Want'a Do Something Freaky To You that was the main sample to the song. it was just replayed with the keyboard instead of using the original. I"m just writing this in case anyone thought that Dre etc wrote it.

[@nathanielbass1315]

Now thisss video deserves a like. Thank you for the recommendation.

[@ertonyrn]

thanks for telling everyone what “sampling” is.. pretty sure nearly everyone that knows anything knows about music knows that all these old school hip hop songs were indeed samples dude. 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@beverlyfrazier8638]

You are right, that was some bad 🎵🎵🎵 from Leon Hayward I Wanna Do Something Freaky To You, that was some sexy stuff, I still love listening to it.

[@beverlyfrazier8638]

You are right, that is some bad music from Leon Hayward, I Wanna Do Something Freaky To You, that was so , so sexy, Dre loved that sound, I can't blame him.

[@toolman8269]

1:48 "It's kinda hard to hear the harmonics when you're really high..." HAHA. Great video once again!

[@benmckinney2941]

Funky Worm by Ohio Player's has an awesome synth line similar to this.

[@b00ts4ndc4ts]

I love Dr Dre's use of synths, Snoop Dog's early music is full of it as well.

[@meronyach.]

Dang, dude, that sound is iconic. It's all over GTA San Andreas' soundtrack, so cool to see where that sound originated!

[@ischmidt]

My Minimoog Voyager came with this whistle sound and Dre's Minimoog bass sound as presets. I loved that "G Funk Era" sound in the 90s.

[@DavidWilliams-oq4up]

Me too.

[@smokey5100]

I listened to Thriller as a baby but the Chronic not only made me want to be a music producer but made me fall in love with the Minimoog 💯🙏🏼🎹

[@1980VINZ]

Anthony it’s impossible to let you know how much you’re important in my music life and how grateful I am but I swear…… Your sharing brings me a ton of happiness in my life and man this is something so priceless Merci du fond du cœur Anthony

[@intromix]

As DJ Muggs said, the West Coast sound (in his eyes) is some heavy hand claps and a Moog synthesizer. Thanks for keeping analog synths alive ❤

[@markaprill6501]

Anthony is definitely a g. That decay makes the whole thing come alive the why they call Anthony.

[@0dd146]

Please, recreate synth lead from "Blow Your Head" by James Brown and The J.B.s

[@anthonymarinellimusic]

I love that sound. Ya, add to list!

[@sofbensi6581]

I love me too

[@bengsynthmusic]

I did not expect a pulse wave. I thought it was two saw waves. Interesting. Thanks for sharing.

[@tic2datocshorts]

Wow I tried recreating this on my own, that little chorus effect/beating is such an essential nuance to this lead sound. I even noticed its uniqueness when the record first came out. Nicely done!

[@starluxstudio619]

So about 4 hours ago I was thinking about how great Dr. Dre used synths in early gangster rap, and now this is recommended to me. Turns out life is a synth.

[@els1f]

Back to the lecture at hand. Perfection is perfected so I'mma let em understand

[@brianrainsfordmarshall2692]

Probably the most accurate recreation of the sound I've heard. I've long sworn to hearing that subtle beating but never heard somebody else mention it, it's the one thing every other recreation seems to miss.

[@mikebozik]

That is certainly one of the more simple patches, but so effective! I felt like the glide was probably the most important part. It just made everything so slinky and smooth. The "attitude" of that sound matches Snoop Dogg's attitude perfectly, and it is THE HOOK of the song!

[@danielkemble]

The melody comes from the strings used in "I Want'a Do Something Freaky to You" by Leon Haywood which is also part of the sample for Dr Dre's track.

[@beverlyfrazier8638]

So true, that was some sexy stuff, Dre loved this by Leon Hayward, he couldn't let this go by.

[@stephenwarnell7003]

You a bad man mr Marinelli. Awesome ✌🏾✌🏾

[@johndough4289]

This is awesome! You need to do a segment on Roger Troutman from Zapp as well!

[@anthonymarinellimusic]

I met him briefly after a show. Gotta reach out!

[@moogfooger]

Thanks for another great walkthrough on the MiniMoog. The Mini is still the standard. Moog was a genius. Did he know he was creating such an icon? The best! Cheers

[@pedrosura]

Between a whistle, a trumpet, a clarinet, an odd flute. Lovely sound. Heard this was a Yamaha SY77.m by the keybrd player. Sounds great on the Minimoog

[@KlasicRock]

Sitting here stoned last night watching this.. then it clicked in .. "I have that same VST" ... I just opend Maschine , looked up the minimoog and blew my mind lol! I wish I was alive when HARDWARE was the only option and I could learn it in and out like you know it, but there is ALWAYS TIME! ENDLESS amounts of it , to always learn NEW things! Thanks for sharing and opening my mind to something new! I just did my own interpolation of #nuthinButaGthang and I'm about to make a HIT LOL!

[@KBizzy]

Dre’s stuff from that era is so well produced, sonically. Everything sounds so smooth and perfectly EQ’d, he really knows how to layer very simple parts that work well together for a consistent groove. But the production deserves far more attention from audiophiles and I feel like it doesn’t because it’s hip-hop, and many musicians don’t bother.

[@marcofunk6280]

How much culture on only a man....great Tony ..love from your roots Italy.. you are our proud

[@ElectroPercs]

New title: How to Sound Design with a Mini Moog. Excellent narration and demo.

[@Kettupaini]

Dr. Dre is one of my favourite Hip Hop producters of all time! So cool to see how these sounds are made so thanks Anthony! ❤

[@wgaswyt]

This vid randomly appears in my feed. Me: G thang...I'll watch a few seconds. Stayed for the whole thing. Learned about sound waves and how the iconic sound in this song is not just thrown together or simply made up. It was very specific and could only be this 1 way. Instantly sub'd. Thank you for taking a fav 90s hit and still keeping it relevant and iconic in 2024

[@bwm5150]

Moog for me is cool funky bass and this G Funk lead 😁

[@carbon1479]

0:37 - 'Intense - Only You' also did a very nice Creative Source smooth jazz dnb thing with it (middle of the tune).

[@welkerroad]

Love these behind the scenes videos on the groove, the equipment and the individuals involved.

[@themechanicman3865]

This is the guy that created Dr Dre's g-funk he came up with that Melody that song cuz Dr Dre worked with different artists he was a producer but you can see all his old equipment back in the day this is what they use and it worked today they have so many different levels of unique synthesis and synthesim and it is a aA I generated this is when you actually had to work to make sound thank you man for bringing this to the light

[@GlassTarantulah]

Marinelli going Makavelli on us!! 💎💎

[@dacidthorn]

You never stop blowing my mind. (btw I just picked up my refurbished Juno from Rosen thanks to yr rec- so hard to leave the cabin!) -Dacid

[@anthonymarinellimusic]

Thank you so much for your contribution and kind words! 😂❤Yes, the cabin is nice!!

[@kevkev5935]

I have no idea of 99 percent of the terminology and what any of this means but I do know this is one amazing riff that Will forever be in my mind. Seeing what you can do with these synths is plain awesome.

[@oma_band]

Awesome video dude!

[@MaxFury_Official]

Like someone else wrote a little Troutman synth tribute would be cool, he did some really funky sounds back in the days. R.I.P Roger. Btw Anthony no joke a guy wrote to me "Love it Max! It captures the essense of 80's soul pop perfectly. It could have been a Michael Jackson song" so i had to reply, i actually wrote to one of MJ's sounddesigners about this LOL! Alltho in my defense my song is more like a slightly 'glorified demo' then a full on MJ production. Then i should have worked WAY harder on it! Song is still great tho, no doubt. Back on topic. Songs like I wanna be your man, Computer Love, More Bounce To The Ounce, Dancefloor so many cool songs to pick from and moog sounds all over, since as i understod it he used it a lot especially for the Talkbox sounds in his early career. Forgot to say Roger did the demo of a song 'Al Capone' that later changed form into what we today know as Smooth Criminal. At least that's how i feel about it.

[@whosnycerockwell]

Dang... this is my other favorite album besides thriller!!! You the man Anthony!!!!!! Didn't know u had parts in this too!!!! 🔥

[@josephcrollawelch]

This is simply mind blowing Thriller and the Chronic .....knowing what you know about sound has opened the most amazing doors through time I'm definitely a fan. 😮

[@stevefidel7471]

Dr Dre remains my number one inspiration for beat making and production. I still cannot get away from making G Funk/Boom. Bap beats even in 2024

[@johnnyrenfield]

This is so awesome!! Love that lead!

[@ES92-]

Thank you, Would love to see some Zapp/ Roger Troutman type funk basses on the moog.

[@robtomben]

That sound he created is now completely synonymous with that time and place. It so perfectly encapsulates it.

[@AlfysPizza]

One of my favorite channels on KZbin. Thank you for everything you do and for monumental contributions to music history! 🤘

[@_mariacarolina]

Thank you Anthony!! I LOOOOVE your videos and the way you teach us! Been learning a lot since I started watching them. You're a sweet person! Shout out from BRAZILLLLLL

[@smoothsavage2870]

It was really cool how you used the melody from the original song. Even though it's a different sound, you kept something in it that made it familiar to the original.

[@ojmcbaggins]

between you and dr mix, your videos are so informative. absolutely the best on youtube!

[@markr.devereux3385]

I wondered about that voice. it was used frequently and admittedly a cool musical addition to rap west coast.

[@richmck007]

Glad I bought this album back in the day, 1992 and the next one as well. Collectors item without a doubt! Master at work production when you listen to the masterpieces on this album. Cleverly crafted without a doubt. Great insight to the making of this track. Do more!

[@JBMSTRIKER71]

I love the synthesizer best electronical instrument in rap, r and b and funk history.

[@drizlerone]

This actually deserves a like and subscribe!

[@yqub]

Smoke at the end with the tune. Nice touch! very fitting with the Dre and Snoop personas :D

[@NateHendrix]

This is the coolest guy ever!

[@Eric_In_SF]

I can’t even tell you how obsessed with that sound I was as a teenager. I always thought it was so fun.

[@jacquessaints]

Bro is the goat of synths fr

[@SANGABRIELMUSIC]

I'm so thankful for this channel. Thank you!

[@aseomg]

Anthony's G Thang funk face is mellowed out by that "smoke" in the intro 😎

[@georgebailey6307]

Sweet tutorial, the smoke made me say out loud "Nice touch!" haha

[@Trashman702]

So much technical creativity in making music. Beautiful work

[@kirkstate]

This is a master lesson ❤

[@Exspazament]

I absolutely love that tone. ❤ i literally crafted it from scratch accidentally effing with a moog vst.

[@FirstSonsMotif]

I always wondered what this sound was. I use to thiink everything was a patch until I found this channel. I gotta start creating sounds more myself. Thanks for this great tutorial!!!! Your one of the best guy!!!!!

[@alejandroruvalcaba1653]

G-funk... THank you Anthony you are the Man for sure!! MOOGs #1

[@RaquelFoster]

The G-Funk / west coast whistle sound has a lot of history. It's at least as old as Ohio Players - Funky Worm (1972). Funky Worm wasn't even obscure - it was the best-selling soul single of 1973. Then obviously Dre made it super-popular in the '90s. Several '90s E-mu synths have 'worm' patches based on that sound: E-mu Planet Phatt (1997): 037^0 led:Zipworm 022^1 led:Wormy 023^1 led:Muteworm 046^2 led:Windworm 047^2 led:disWorm 048^2 syn:WormPad E-mu Audity 2000: 015^4 led:PolyClavWOrm E-mu Proteus 2000: 115^0 led:Worm 1 116^0 led:Worm 2 117^0 led:Wormwood 118^0 led:Wormy Janis 102^1 syn:ThinHi Worm 106^1 syn:Wheezy Worm 026^4 led:L.V.’s Worm 009^6 bs4:3 O WorM E-mu Xtreme Lead 1: 114^0 hit:PolyClavWOrm 118^2 led:Wormsine 125^2 led:WiggleWorm E-mu Mo'Phatt: 019^0 led:Handwormed 127^0 led:I Saw Worms 078^2 led:FantasyWormz 073^3 led:SineWorm I have the Planet Phatt / Proteus 2000 / XL-1 and those are definitely the G-Funk patches! 🌲👩‍🚀💨

[@myoozikismylife]

Love the hair and the old-school feel of the lesson.

[@jgk381]

Best synth channel on youtube

[@rizkeyg]

Anthony ... you are a synth programming legend ! You have certainly inspired me to go back into more sound programming over the last few years... which seemed to have dropped off when i sold my Roland Sh101 many years ago

[@jeffvallone3036]

I like to use the pitch wheel set at a whole note to play the line. That really emphasizes the glide. Thanks again for another great video!

[@skbevila]

HOLY SHIT! I’ve been waiting for this video for two decades. Always wanted to the know the details of this sound. Haha feel like such a nerd at the moment. Thank you!

[@lamarcraven2314]

You are definitely awesome at what you do you can tell you’ve been at it long time Funk will be would be proud of you

[@eFFeFab]

We love you Anthony

[@mitch20vt]

This sound as well you programed!!! Oh man, it's so perfect for that record.

[@S_e_a_n]

Awesome Anthony! Thank you for sharing the patch - classic. Cheers

[@IoOrganism]

This is the best synthesis channel I've ever come across, You never fails to impress, Mr. Marinelli. I'd love to see you break down some famous guitar tones as well, Most FX pedal boards/chains seem to just be replicating synth FXs anyways, Might be a similar process?

[@TimMillernapavalleyfilmworks]

Raised on the chronic. Best hip hop album of all time. Well done on the synth melodies🙏🤘🏽

[@rd_rae]

The chorus and glide points are the most helpful ones for getting the subtleties right imho, thx!

[@tunjiafonja4931]

Amazing. Us non technical folks would love to also learn the story of how you connected with Dre and how he studio session went

[@Pompomgrenade]

Thanks Mr. Technical sound maker 💪

[@iiiiiiiiiii9283]

Please give us more G-Funk Content. The synths on these songs are amazing. Thanks 🎉

[@jmarvosa6x3]

Anthony at it again!! Whole crew killing it.

[@bcj842]

Out of all my equipment, I use my “B”oog the most. Minimoog really was designed so accessibly for musicians. The simplicity of the layout is so much of what makes it such an indomitable workhorse. If I had the space and the funds to justify it, I’d get one of these wooden beauties.

[@De-Ezye]

Thank you for always helping the music community grow

[@bluemonster1906]

i wish i knew you when i was a teen and had so much love for music and so much time, honestly what a cool set up, hairstyles a lil wild but so much information!

[@hexsecs]

Love these sound breakdowns. Brilliant way to show off the art of recreating a sound from scratch.

[@furiobisotti8150]

Another useful lesson. From a very skilled guy. Free of charge...

[@Jacqueal]

I really love that these details are being discussed. It's a rediscovery to say the least.

[@philcollinshill2951]

I just got my first synth this month and you have helped me understand how it works a little better. I'm a guitar player.

[@SunAndMirror]

"SO" that hit so hard in the pocket you absolute GANGSTER!!! Thx for the awesome vids

[@Desire4Sound]

Very cool breakdown and description/showcase of the characteristics of the sound. :)

[@ko4otv43]

What an iconic sound. This album was a masterpiece!

[@JC20XX]

Would love to see more hip-hop videos

[@lukeautosymbol2668]

Have wanted to know how to make this sound for years. Thank you for this video!!! I made my own recreation of it several years ago with the Subharmonic soft synth in Reaktor and called it "Dre's Flute" haha

[@UrbanJournal]

Really appreciate this breakdown. Iconic lead sound. Thank you Anthony.