How to Write a #1 Album in a Bedroom

[@Finneasofficial]

[@AudioHaze]

Love your work my friend

[@willfeen]

@audiohaze @finneasofficial I didn’t understand clearly- with the “glossy, perfect production value” of the vocals, are all 100 vocal tracks LAYERED over each other? Or only the best 1 or 2 are kept, and we’re just saying it takes 100 takes to get the ones that sounds perfect?

[@inspyremusic_]

@@willfeenthe vocals are layered. doubles, harmonies, doubles of the harmonies…

[@zachl.9070]

each one has multiple takes and is comped and then layered. 100 layers x the amount of takes @@willfeen

[@Billieeilishv]

Iloveyuo so much ❤❤❤💛

[@rome8180]

You mentioned a few of these things, but here is what really stands out to me: 1) Finneas's mastery of low end 2) The intimacy of Billie's vocals. You can hear every breath and mouth noise 3) The use of space. The arrangements are very minimal. There often isn't much in the midrange besides Billie's vocals, allowing them to shine and to flesh out the harmonic content 4) The songwriting. It's sad how rare it is in contemporary pop to use actual chord progressions. Everything now is based on sound design and rhythms. People have moved away from the fundamental principles of songwriting. Billie and Finneas manage to sound modern while bringing that stuff back. I'm not saying it's the most complex music in the world, but the melodies have real contours and songs are structured as more than an endless three-chord loop. I think the reason people connect with it is because they can tell it was made by humans rather than by committee

[@AudioHaze]

Great takeaways here! Arrangement in their songwriting is definitely huge, really natural incorporation of some strange song structures.

[@olegoleg1838]

I would say their music is mostly overhyped shit. I think their biggest strenth is their marketing not in the last place due to billies large breast and young age

[@nedim_guitar]

I feel that the guy did mention at least the first three things on your list, just didn't do it in those words.

[@JamieR]

Great points. She's really good. They both are. What blows my mind is how other artists like Tori Kelly for instance are so underrated in comparison. Who in my opinion has blindingly good vocal technique, range, and creativity. Plus performs better live than in the studio.

[@jimbob2427]

@@JamieRsame with Miley Cyrus

[@evantablada9558]

I like how the first piece of gear is a $1200 mic

[@servvo]

secret to success (see billie + finneas, willow smith, domi + jd beck) step one: be a nepo baby step two: be incredibly talented step three: ???? step four: profit

[@nrgao]

​@@artisans8521one of the best mics ever, period. Not for a budget or beginner. It's just a good mic. I'm still have my first from 20 years ago and bought the USB 2020 this year for me and my son to use on the tablet.

[@chadduncan9716]

They started out with a $100 mic

[@scrapsbyliam]

@@nrgao😭

[@Nyxthebat04]

Comments like these is how you can tell who is a musician and who isn't here. That is genuinely cheap for a mic. Professional mics cost 10-20K more than that. Music equipment is expensive, even DIY music is VERY expensive.

[@r0bophonic]

The intimacy of Billie’s whispered vocals was really fresh. Until technology enabled kids to have studios and condenser mics in their bedrooms, artists didn’t have an opportunity to experiment with that. Billie and Finneas developed their art in symbiosis with the bedroom studio in a way that was impossible for previous generations, as teenagers did in the 1960’s with electric guitars and the 1980’s with synths. Great video!

[@AudioHaze]

Yo great comment! Yeah they really showed everything you can do with a home studio :)

[@johnwelsh2769]

The ADAT in 1994 was the game changer. A lot of home studios started then, including mine. Things have only gotten better since.

[@santibanks]

The way Billie used these kind of vocals in arrangements like this was not done a lot before, certainly not in mainstream. Trent Reznor for example will also whisper a lot on NIN songs (Downward spiral, Fragile records) but it is completely different intention and context. Same with Björk on Medulla which is mostly vocal arrangements, or some of Kate Bush'es stuff (I admire Kate a lot but I personally can't stand it as it always sounds like she is all over my personal space). I think the magic here is that the quiet vocals make her voice sound relax and very balanced in tone. There is a sweetness to it which makes it pleasant to the ears and that is important if you are going to base most of your track around that. One element kind of overlooked is the relationship between Billie and Finneas. They seem to have such an intimate bonding which no doubt affects the way they write, experiment, and approach music because I think they both allow themselves to be totally vulnerable to each other. That is a kind of thing which producers and/or artists usually are not able to cultivate to this degree (irregardless if they are family or not).

[@kkaner181]

Great video thanks!

[@nedim_guitar]

Yeah, I can't imagine how the whispered vocals can sound good live. I mean, they can't.

[@iecho1502]

Not shitting on her capability as an artist, but her family having music industry connections also played a big part in her success. You can have all the talent in the world, and make no money at all from music and you can have mediocre talent and make a lot of money. You just need the right connections (and ofcourse a bit of talent or knowledge on how to create songs and make them sound good/ok)

[@sneekz07]

If Billie hadn't obtained a career ending injury in her dance class she would never have pivoted to music. If her dance teacher hadn't asked her to make a song for his class, Ocean Eyes would never have been uploaded to Soundcloud. In this case it was simply an absurd amount of luck and unfortunate circumstances.

[@iecho1502]

@@sneekz07 still does not prove any point in her making it to the billboards...

[@foljs5858]

Tons of people have "music industry connections" but don't get anywhere. Her parent wasn't like Quincy Jones, their parents are just third tier mostly unknown support actors.

[@BlackRoomBeats]

The final mixing and mastering of the songs did not happen in Billie's and Finneas's bedroom studio. Instead, this work was done by Rob Kinelski, a noted mixing engineer. Rob's credits include Alessia Cara, Ariana Grande, Beyonce, and Ed Sheeran, among many others. Billie's songs were mixed in a studio featuring gear worth well over $100,000. The songs were also professionally mastered - to make sure they would sound good on all types of speakers - by Grammy-winning mastering engineer John Greenham, on equipment worth tens of thousands.

[@ivanmadethis]

Oh, wow!! I had no idea... I'm surprised no one is talking about that. I guess what people are really trying to highlight is that the album was RECORDED in a bedroom studio, not that it was FULLY produced and mixed in their bedroom.

[@bitshred]

Thank you for bringing this up! It's kind of obvious, but I don't think a lot of people realize that, obviously by the comments. Of course the final track isn't mixed on HS8's in a bedroom by them! LOL.

[@spiritlevelstudios]

If you can write on HS8s in your bedroom studio, you can also mix and master. It's not that hard. If it's not pop music and you're not expecting radio airtime or a commercial rampage then there's really no pressure to have guns blazing in the loudness wars.

[@beowulf1417]

No one wants to talk about the fact that Billie Eilish's entire career is literally down to nepotism and family connections.

[@beowulf1417]

@@spiritlevelstudios "It's not that hard." It is when you're home schooled and raised by two classically trained musicians but don't have genuine talent instead relying on just regurgitating what you know without having any real understanding of it.

[@LynnAMV]

Billie Eilish and Finneas came by our school several days ago and I was fortunate enough to listen to their master class. They said they don’t like studio spaces and really love the basement they record their music in, especially with the windows that let light in. Their sibling chemistry was great to see as well

[@highestpeeqs9532]

Jesus loves yall and died for us! Jesus calls for all of us to repent!! !

[@Preppyyyslayyy]

No way 😭

[@DoughWilliams]

Me when I lie

[@1saamor897]

@@DoughWilliamsshe visited my school as well. but i live in LA

[@nedim_guitar]

One thing that needs to be said is that Billie and Finneas have parents that are well connected and they were able to pull strings and get their music on Netflix before even the first album was released. They also had about a $100k or so to invest in PR, creating an image and things like that. Without that, it's highly questionable that they would have made it, even with the great music they've made. Edit: I'm not judging. I'm just saying that some have the privilege of major opportunity.

[@Rheaded]

no one talks about privelige

[@zainabhussain9560]

True

[@cannedpineapple2702]

damn i had no idea could u elaborateo n the netflix thing

[@vink-]

@@cannedpineapple2702 Her song "Bored" was made for the show "13 reasons why" and that was before her first album. Her debut single and EP got her a bit of attention but she wasn't mainstream at all

[@punkcrown629]

where did you get that from? cause as far as everyone is aware, her dad is a failed actor turned construction worker and her mom is a failed actress turned songwriting teacher lol

[@Goatythemeow]

"Create a space that you're comfortable with, with people that youre comfortable with" this really stood out to me. im also homeschooled, so im home all the time, but i dont feel like i really have a safe space to be creative- thats one of the main reasons im afraid/hesitant to start recording stuff, or even just playing around with my guitar. The walls of my house are pretty thin and theres not a single room i feel is "safe enough" to be in if that makes sense. especially since my family often doesnt understand, or care about my interests.

[@TylerLL2112]

This is my issue.

[@highestpeeqs9532]

Jesus loves yall and died for us! Jesus calls for all of us to repent!! !!!

[@Goatythemeow]

@@highestpeeqs9532 im a christian my dude lol

[@andeleon6838]

just wondering, how are you?

[@Goatythemeow]

@andeleon6838 I'm doing ok, I think this post was a bit dramatic but yea I'm doing better Thanks for asking BTW

[@hotrodjones74]

I can't say I'm really into Billie, but I have mad respect for their recording techniques. It's super cool that they recorded that at home. Keep on rocking weekend warriors!

[@blinkerz4676]

at her mansion home studio

[@GoodChicken]

@@blinkerz4676 her parents didnt live in a mansion it's literally documented haha

[@adamsuffi.5028]

​​@@blinkerz4676 can see their house its not even big house its just normal middle class house, doesnt even have a mansion

[@blinkerz4676]

@@adamsuffi.5028 yea i was kinda just being a jealous dick my bad, but she also had two musician parents who supported her so thats even better than a mansion

[@blinkerz4676]

@@GoodChicken u right my b

[@lankythedanky]

I really don't listen to all that much in the way of mainstream. Usually I dismiss pop as the product of 200 producers messing with the 5 or 6 takes they get from a vocalist. Looking behind the curtain like this has helped me gain a greater respect for all types of music and also to appreciate the hard work and dedication that goes into all the songs we encounter day to day.

[@AudioHaze]

That's awesome to here! Yeah I totally get where you're coming from, Billie and Finneas definitely seem like the exception to that rule in this case.

[@nedim_guitar]

There is a lot of great songwriting in pop music. You might not like the music, but the songwriting is oftentimes great. However... There is also a lot of crap, meaning boring repetition and cliches, because the investors want hits in the vein of whatever worked yesterday.

[@hotrodjones74]

"Investors" basically ruin all art IMHO.

[@highestpeeqs9532]

Jesus loves yall and died for us! Jesus calls for all of us to repent!! !

[@jacquelinevanbierk]

One thing I'd like to add is that being a great songwriter and finding the perfect collaborator helps a lot. They are such a great team. Great video and breakdown. Thank you!

[@highestpeeqs9532]

Jesus loves yall and died for us! Jesus calls for all of us to repent!! !

[@chrisdick2305]

Agreed

[@chamechevy6304]

Y'all, don't give up on your dreams of making music, you may not have what another person has, such as an expensive mic or a big support system, but all it really takes is creative energy. Each artist has obstacles and frustrating ones at that, but what makes a great artist is one that perseveres and believes in themselves and their love for music. Keep ur creative energy alive and when things get too tough, believe you can overcome it or find a better way that works for you! :)) don't sweat it, and just do what makes you happy

[@andeleon6838]

those are rly kind words. best wishes to you too.

[@SandPineAudio]

And remember to find someone who would love to deeply work with you and your art, artisticly and technicaly 💫

[@AudioHaze]

Totally true :) you need peeps just excited about your art as you

[@highestpeeqs9532]

Jesus loves yall and died for us! Jesus calls for all of us to repent!! !

[@ethanparr]

So interesting. I would love to be a fly on the wall during a recording session with these two.

[@AudioHaze]

Totally :) I think we'd all learn a lot specifically about collaboration, one of those soft skills that seems simple on paper but takes a lot to get right

[@hittnau5]

Can see a lot of their process for her first album in her documentary "the world's a little blurry" if you are interested

[@ethanparr]

@@hittnau5 Sweet! I'll check it out. Thank you!

[@highestpeeqs9532]

Jesus loves yall and died for us! Jesus calls for all of us to repent!! !

[@dbroche]

These 2 are the wonder twins. They def got the nurturing side down in the artist development phase of their story. And, I really love that Ocean Eyes came as a stock Logic project. Lots to be learned from cracking open someone else’s session to see exactly how the magic happens. Great video!

[@highestpeeqs9532]

Jesus loves yall and died for us! Jesus calls for all of us to repent!! !

[@lucaspetrova5363]

step 1: have a brother

[@m4saurabh]

He doesn't have to be genetic, anybody who makes you feel like a sister

[@Kelsie_Leigh-]

Step 2: die your hair

[@Krypt63]

Step -1: he is naturally talented

[@kK25js]

@@Kelsie_Leigh-you didn’t even spell it right lmao

[@Fluware]

Besides the very interesting details of her production, there is a beautiful message in this video: *It doesn't matter what gear you use, just "Come Out and Play"*

[@AudioHaze]

Totally!

[@xolisilejack5676]

Love this!

[@garethde-witt6433]

Mmm some people just shouldn’t

[@lennygmusic]

Including u.

[@Fluware]

@@lennygmusic ❤️

[@marton.chimango]

Oldschool people keep repeating me, that you need a big studio for big records. Some people still have difficulties understanding the world really changed. And this is the perfect example. THank you for the video!

[@BlackRoomBeats]

Lastly, it is worth noting as well that the final mixing and mastering of the songs did not happen in Billie's and Finneas's bedroom studio. Instead, this work was done by Rob Kinelski, a noted mixing engineer. Rob's credits include Alessia Cara, Ariana Grande, Beyonce, and Ed Sheeran, among many others. Billie's songs were mixed in a studio featuring gear worth well over $100,000. The songs were also professionally mastered - to make sure they would sound good on all types of speakers - by Grammy-winning mastering engineer John Greenham, on equipment worth tens of thousands.

[@marton.chimango]

@@BlackRoomBeats yes! Thank you for mentioning that. It is truly important who does the mixing and how. But i got to know people who didnt have the best recording in the world. Still it was an amazing song and they brought their project to a new level with “not the best sounding recording” but with an amazing song. Artists should do whatever they have in their power to do it the best way possible but not get limited by that. And todays world makes it easier for everyone🥳 now if you have the money or the contacts, go ahead and mix it master it even record it with them!

[@highestpeeqs9532]

Jesus loves yall and died for us! Jesus calls for all of us to repent!! !

[@TheBoofhead]

Hey Im not a musician or recording artist of any kind, but found your content intriguing even motivating so just wanted to pass on my compliments and encouragement - well done

[@AudioHaze]

Aw that means so much thank you! Maybe this inspires you a bit to pick up an instrument then :)

[@highestpeeqs9532]

Jesus loves yall and died for us! Jesus calls for all of us to repent!! !

[@TheBoofhead]

@@highestpeeqs9532 yeah nah Im good

[@popsickull]

This is my first time coming across a channel like this where instead of telling the viewer the knowledge that is to aimed to gained from the video in a way that feels like you're sitting in history class waiting for the bell to ring on a tuesday fall morning. No, this channel is different whereas instead of making the videos atmosphere feel unwelcoming, it feels rather that the viewer is being talked to and having a conversation with. And that, feels awesome. This is possibly going to be one of my favorite channels now.

[@bluzedogg]

I've learned enough about recording and production to say that every single thing you said here sure seems exactly right. I learned some stuff and I thank you for that. I also had some of my understanding reaffirmed. One more thing: you are as humble as both Billie and Phineas, and man oh man, that sure goes a long way.

[@highestpeeqs9532]

Jesus loves yall and died for us! Jesus calls for all of us to repent!! !

[@kakehavata]

Hey... They had connections, that's clear, but why doesn't anyone recognize how impeccable it is to get this level of production (Finneas) and vocal technique (Billie) with no specific music education?? I mean, at the time of their first album, they obviously learned most of what they know from the internet and mostly through intuition... This is what's amazing about these guys. There are a lot of great producers and great singers out there, but few seem to be so naturally talented. I mean I've been producing since I was in high school (not as intensively) and I never got to this level at the age of 18 or 20, at 28 I'm still not there (not my main job, but still!!!)

[@domigrin4886]

I know what you mean. Feels kinds frustrating right? Because you ask yourself: „What am I doing wrong?“

[@willfeen]

you WILL get there soon, if it’s something you really want and choose

[@MarkEDark]

BAH...BILLIE IS SERIOUSLY UNDERTALENTED & OVERHYPED. SHE IS A MUSIC INDUSTRY PRODUCT CHEAPLY PRODUCED FOR MCDONALDS TYPE MASS CONSUMER CONSUMPTION. SHE ONLY HAS 2 GOOD SONGS LOL.

[@beowulf1417]

their parents are both classically trained and they were homeschooled...the level of music these kids are producing for that kind of upbringing is objectively woeful. But the standards of today aren't exactly high.

[@highestpeeqs9532]

Jesus loves yall and died for us! Jesus calls for all of us to repent!! !

[@GetBackYT]

it feels so good to know that other people do a billion takes to get the right one .. especially billie

[@highestpeeqs9532]

Jesus loves yall and died for us! Jesus calls for all of us to repent!! !

[@amandaharris3769]

as much as i love her debut album, her first ep will always be close to my heart. that second to last track, hostage, is my absolute favorite of all time. Something about it gives me chills without fail.

[@Area51Resort]

This video makes a very important point; that making great music no longer requires a multi-million dollar studio. In the 1990's there was an artist by the name of White Town who recorded an entire album on 4 track cassette and the song "Your Woman" charted and became a minor hit. It was mastered in a professional studio before release, and apparently took a great deal of work before it was deemed ready, but it did get released. So it goes to show that it isn't necessarily the equipment. A great song is a great song. That being said, having a connection to a major record label probably had something to do with it too. Now with the availability of exceptional technology within a fairly reasonable price range there's no longer a technological limitation to what someone can do. Thank you for another clever and insightful video!

[@dahliafiend]

A point thats been made millions of times for years now. A house in LA with a MacBook and time to do a hundred takes.that’s what most musicians need. great gear that may not be what the mic locker at Abbey Road has currently but is still quality?. And nobody is splicing tape with a razor blade either. It’s Logic Pro. Half the industry uses it. This site is a buzz feed article for peoole who got interested in recording music in the last week. Fine. You’re not on your way to a billion streams once you discover what an audio interface is.t though. No more than finding an iPhone will turn your first effort into Sex Lies and Videotape. It’s not and never was about the gear.

[@ChickenSoupMusic]

One of the most successful punk / ska albums of all time was done on a 4 track tape machine too. Operation Ivy who later became Rancid who saw a lot of radio play in the 90s.

[@majasobiech1258]

I think Finneas is a great producer, no doubt in this. But you mentioned audio enginery as well and I think we cannot forget their mixer Rob here. He is often overlooked in their story and, being a beginner sound engineer myself, I believe his work should be appreciated.

[@dylanagoblin9298]

Man the mixer is always forgotten istg rip

[@majasobiech1258]

@@dylanagoblin9298 Haha, usually, you are right.

[@dylanagoblin9298]

@@majasobiech1258 I’m only new to the industry but from what I’ve found people tend to not mention their mixers or their photographers. We’re all creatives we gotta help each other is how I feel

[@highestpeeqs9532]

Jesus loves yall and died for us! Jesus calls for all of us to repent!! !

[@majasobiech1258]

Also, I completely agree you do not need expensive gear to make great music, this message is extremely important. However, it does not change the fact the gear Finneas uses is more on expensive side. Neumann mic, roli, op1, they are not cheap. Still, I think they could make record on any gear, I have heard how Finneas played an acoustic piano and sang, I know he can. I just wanted to notice that their example is more visible in acoustic environment cause as far as their home studio goes, it certainly is not so cheap anyway. :) I would love to have a neumann or roli controller.

[@purpleheart69420]

This was one of the most entertaining videos about audio that I ever watched and wow I knew that ocean eyes was recorded with an AT2020 but 1billion streams??? I didnt even know that lol and Ocean Eyes is literally my favorite song by her since it came out when Blackbear did a remix on that song haha Finneas and Billie are truly insane 🤩 and this video was amazing!!! keep it up Ricky!!!

[@AudioHaze]

Thank you my friend! Appreciate you sticking around for this long through all the content styles, means a lot :)

[@highestpeeqs9532]

Jesus loves yall and died for us! Jesus calls for all of us to repent!! !

[@compoundaudio]

The tracks might have been produced in a bedroom but the mixdowns where done by the biggests names in the game The mastering was also done by the top enginners too Then dont forget ... marketing ... There are aome amzing un-sung heros out there that create and make amzing music that will never see the light of day because of being able to get it heard but the right people . It is a case of who you know im afraid...

[@highestpeeqs9532]

Jesus loves yall and died for us! Jesus calls for all of us to repent!! !!!

[@compoundaudio]

@@highestpeeqs9532 amen

[@asawrld]

Lol I'm using the AT2020. Did joke music for a while but taking things more seriously now. Hope to be up there and change lives! Keep going fellow musicians! 💛

[@DCXTV]

We used Neumann TLM103 in 1999 on our most popular song "Flying High", it's a "one bedroom 100 million+ streams" style of a story. The mic has gone through some changes in 2000s (or 2010s?) and it's the old models that sound better I heard.

[@69opsman]

I know this sounds like a new thing but many of the greatest rock records where recorded in a guy's basement, livingroom, large foyer with a winding staircase, barn, this goes back to the late 60's and early 70's. And a few of these albums are the basic standards for well recorded albums. For example Boston was one guy with a singer, and they had to hire a drummer. No amplifiers were used, yet it set the guitar sound that everyone wants right up to today. I just noticed that my sig line on here is not mine. Great.

[@wompietunes]

“To all of the kids who are making music in your bedroom today, you’re gonna get one of these.” I’m going to live my life by these words.

[@kmstirpitz4285]

This concept of young bedroom artists playing and experimenting in their bedrooms is no different then the former rockstars who experimented in their garages in the 60s and the teens in the 80s with the syntheizer. It is great that we as people can be gifted an opportunity to create things with little cost.

[@DeepFriedHallelujah]

I see negative comments here and acknowledge they contain kernels of truth. That said, I believe you produced this video in good faith and intended a promising message for your viewers. Some people truly believe a lack of connections is why their talent isn’t recognized. And hell they may be right. But there’s undeniable talent on Billie and bro’s end. Regardless of her marketing campaign, the fact that ANY of her main vocals were done in a bedroom on a TLM103, which people like to hate since it doesn’t sound ‘vintage’, should be a positive. Honestly, I wasn’t that surprised. Do I personally get those results? Lol no. I have however heard lots of bedroom produced albums that sound phenomenal. They sound huge. ESPECIALLY if the sole acoustic element is vocals. As long as the mixing is well done I can’t claim to be able to spot which in the box made beat was done at home or a studio. I could only guess on a vocal if it has glaring issues like mud from standing waves. We can always get better without a more expensive piece of gear (and GOD I’d love for the gear to fix everything lol). Great video, my man!

[@AudioHaze]

Yo great comments here! Yeah I think taking away someone’s legitimacy just because if industry connections is only have the story. Even if they do have connections (which I don’t know), from a production and musicology standpoint it’s hard to deny the effect of the record, regardless if it was recorded at home or not ya know :) thanks for checking out the vid dude! Hope to see you around the comments

[@cyrusjohari6605]

People always use the "industry connections" excuse. They don't realize that you still have to be at least mildly talented to even get the attention of these "industry people" lol

[@shannonpalmer]

True story for you: I just read this and thought, hell yes, and gave it a like. Then I looked to see who commented, and hah! it's my pal the wolf! Of course I agreed with you. This has been a blind scientific test. No one reading this besides wolf daddy will know what the hell I'm talking about, carry on.

[@TJ-vt6rt]

@@cyrusjohari6605 Welcome to the system but on that note, whisper vocals are really bad for the voice. Try it. Over and over and over. You will dry out your voice and start coughing. The point I really want to get to is this: she is not a good singer. It's all simple whispers which sound louder due to a microphone. She, and I quote said 'oh, why is belting so hard'. Yet, she wasn't belting at all. She has no concept of what belting is, she doesn't have it in her to do that , it's just whisper, whisper, whisper. Talent ? I don't think so. Vocal talent ? Absolutely not. Doubling and tripling vocals a thousand times over and over ? The worst singer in the world can do that and sound good. You've heard a festival crowd, where they all sound roughly on pitch ? Same result. There are millions of talented musicians out there, yet this one breaks through with ASMR. Makes you think . .

[@truesearch69]

real equipment of billie and his brother: UAD Neve 1073 , Neumann TLM 103 , Telefunken M80 , Telefunken ELA M 251E , ams NEVE 1073 mic preamp & equalizer , Rupert Neve Designs 5211 2-Channel Microphone Preamp, Nord Stage 3 88-Key Keyboard Red. well, here we have more than $10,000. so your video is a complete fantasy, which only serves to give false hope to people who make music in their bedroom. have something clear, in the audio world, money does buy opportunities, if you don't learn it now you will learn it suffering. Life is not as rosy as it is painted on KZbin and I believe that in most parts of the world investing $10,000 in your room is completely insane and not possible for everyone.

[@Merlincat007]

These are so gooood! I don't even listen to the music of Billie and Finneas and I came away inspired and with some new ideas (like, how bad of a room can I make a good quiet singer sound good in?!)

[@AudioHaze]

Hahaha that's awesome my friend! Literally couldn't ask for anything more when it comes to these vids :)

[@Merlincat007]

@AudioHaze How long until the first Platinum record made entirely in a shower? Hahaha

[@tasenova2717]

Listen, we can't forget the marketing is a huge part of the success. If you look up someone like Heylog and see that his production is unmatched sometimes compared to most of these artists but barely has any listeners, it's because he refuses to give up his privacy, and Billie sometimes wish she didn't so, just keep that in mind. However it is great that we can all learn from the production.

[@seva-m]

I've always admired her and Phineas for their dedication to creating such unique and captivating music. One fascinating aspect that often goes unnoticed is their use of ASMR techniques in Billy's vocals. By singing softly and up close to the microphone, they achieve that intimate and soothing quality in her voice, adding a whole new layer of connection to their songs. It's like a hidden gem in their production process that contributes to their signature sound. Kudos to them for proving that you don't need a fancy studio to create chart-topping hits. 🎶💯 #MusicMasters

[@highestpeeqs9532]

Jesus loves yall and died for us! Jesus calls for all of us to repent!! !

[@Cos_Wayne]

This was a breakdown beyond my expectations. Respect, bravo 👏

[@AudioHaze]

We try our best :) glad you liked it cheers!

[@CraigFranklinmusic]

Excellent video. I have been recording for 20 years. In expensive studios but now mostly from a home studio. We have reached the point where musicians ( that learn their equipment) can create quality recordings if they can perform at the required level.

[@Thesierrashow]

I've never clicked on one of your titles as fast as I rushed to this one lol, a banger as expected!

[@AudioHaze]

hahaha GOOD, I was worried this artist wouldn't be up the community's alley so that's a good sign lolll

[@MrKarlGP]

I have to say that "creating a space you're comfortable in, with people you're comfortable with.." (sic) applies v much to a psychedelic experience also.

[@AudioHaze]

lol you're not wrong

[@wokkstar3962]

You should definitely do a video on Steve Lacy . He created his first LP/Demo all on his iphone. I’d love to see you pick apart his methods n craft.

[@nathaniel_hall]

Just stumbled across this video - very well put together. Research, scripting (if you do script) and editing are next level. This is pretty much the same type of content I want to put out on my channel. I’ve actually got one scheduled today that’s in a very similar format 😆 Thank you for giving me some revived inspiration!

[@highestpeeqs9532]

Jesus loves yall and died for us! Jesus calls for all of us to repent!! !

[@marctoddmusic30]

really loving these videos,exactly what i'm looking for. the bon iver one was perfect

[@AudioHaze]

Thanks man :) the Bon Iver one started it all!

[@Nick_CF]

I just finished converting my bedroom into a home studio. Acoustic treatments all up and im running a sweet and cheap set up too. A Scarlett 2i2 with a Aston Spirit mic (such a killer mic for the price). Going to be slowly adding more mics and instrumentation as i go. I only do acoustic guitar and vocals so its nothing requiring and fancy stuff.

[@truesearch69]

Real equipment of billie and his brother: UAD Neve 1073 , Neumann TLM 103 , Telefunken M80 , Telefunken ELA M 251E , ams NEVE 1073 mic preamp & equalizer , Rupert Neve Designs 5211 2-Channel Microphone Preamp, Nord Stage 3 88-Key Keyboard Red, ah.. and a IMAC 5K 27'' inches + Universal Audio Interface. well, here we have more than $10,000. so your video is a complete fantasy, which only serves to give false hope to people who make music in their bedroom. have something clear, in the audio world, money does buy opportunities, if you don't learn it now you will learn it suffering. Life is not as rosy as it is painted on KZbin and I believe that in most parts of the world investing $10,000 in your room is completely insane and not possible for everyone.

[@christianmartinez1]

1. Start with parents already in the entertainment industry 😂

[@thomasscheuringmusic]

I‘m really happy I found your channel, your content and dedication really sticks out 🎉

[@shawnspencer8389]

I sub and watch your vids cause they are good, informative, and you’re passionate as all get out. You inspire. Great job R! I captured all the instruments and vocals for Mysti Mayhem’s “Diversity” record in a mobile home in the middle of the desert in New Mexico. When we took it to Chris Stamey to mix and produce he was floored at how good everything already was….so, yeah, it can be done.

[@AudioHaze]

Wow super cool to hear! Who knows maybe mobile homes have "the sound" lol

[@highestpeeqs9532]

Jesus loves yall and died for us! Jesus calls for all of us to repent!! !!!

[@houseofjesseworship]

Love these new videos! Their vocal production is truly inspiring!

[@AudioHaze]

Absolutely! The production value on their vocal work is just insane

[@highestpeeqs9532]

Jesus loves yall and died for us! Jesus calls for all of us to repent!! !

[@MossToss]

This is a greatly produced analyst, and I respect the work you put into these, man

[@highestpeeqs9532]

Jesus loves yall and died for us! Jesus calls for all of us to repent!! !!!

[@BlakeBalbin]

ngl the obsession part i get. when i record vocals, i'm always trying to find the perfect track as well, just like how they do it. i'm never using autotune

[@johnwelsh2769]

They remind me of The Carpenters. Karen was the voice, Richard was the genius behind the production. They both did vocal harmonies.

[@highestpeeqs9532]

Jesus loves yall and died for us! Jesus calls for all of us to repent!! !

[@dilankarun9172]

The Carpenters ? Er the Carpenters were super talented and played real music that still stands the test of time. Karen was also a terrific drummer ! I think I recognize maybe one of Billie E's songs and no way most of us are even going to recall that shit 20 yrs from now 😂

[@abasement666]

I'm a lil confused, if you have a professional daw, expensive(ish) mic, years of musical experience and already touring, what difference does it make what room you record it in? Soundproofing foam? You can get that in a bedroom. I tried with each point to think why that's harder or more impressive in a bedroom than in a stu and I couldn't see it. Maybe it's the novelty of the word "bedroom"? Because it seems they use that word every chance they can get lol

[@smokehashxuriahjahvid]

It's also about who you know she had connections that took her talent places

[@Kevin_2800]

My starting gear, and what will probably my only gear for the next four years is an iPhone, garage band, a tonor-777, an electric piano my dad bought from someone else, the electric guitar I don’t even know when was first released that I bought from the pawn shop while broken and had to repair it for an extra $150, a $35 amp also from the pawn shop, a dynamic microphone and stand from the pawn shop, again, which both ended up costing me around $50. And in addition to that, I plan on getting a couple of pedals for my guitar, a sustain petal for my piano, an electric drum set that I can try to connect to my phone, and the irig 2.

[@gennyg8662]

Wow, this is the next level of production 👍🏻👏🏻 Good idea

[@AudioHaze]

Thank you! They take a ton of work so really appreciate the support

[@gennyg8662]

@@AudioHaze I love your bit polarized style. Keep it up 🤪👍🏻

[@highestpeeqs9532]

Jesus loves yall and died for us! Jesus calls for all of us to repent!! !

[@oliverjackson5070]

Title: "One Bedroom, 8 Billion Streams"........& wealthy parents that hired a team to support her.

[@ChrisReaperMusic]

As an alternative rock artist, Billie is a big inspiration to me. I listen to her music daily.

[@highestpeeqs9532]

Jesus loves yall and died for us! Jesus calls for all of us to repent!! !

[@aleenalir]

Not even related to the content of the video but the sponsor advertisement was genius. that's the first one I haven't scrolled passed. a+ for creativity lol

[@sebastianjautschus]

Dude, your production quality slays ❤️ thank you for that 🦦

[@highestpeeqs9532]

Jesus loves yall and died for us! Jesus calls for all of us to repent!! !!!

[@yohami]

Easy: write it in your bedroom, get help of ghost writers, have it mixed and produced by mega expensive top talent producers and mixers, then back it with a multi million campaign by a major label and mainstream deals. On it.

[@chrisdick2305]

You really are full of crap. They wrote the tunes. Finneas produced and mixed it and is home studio. Was mastered by a professional engineer who worked out of his house. There were no ghost writers.

[@bmoklsc]

Content so good, I didn't even skip the ad. Bravo.

[@AudioHaze]

Nice, thanks dude :)

[@pierrebroccoli.9396]

Like White Stripes - Billie knocks it. Great musicianship and production. White Stripes I discovered at a festival and I was mesmerized by them for their whole set, the sound a couple could make on stage in that context. Loved it.

[@throughmyeyesx]

I like their music. But stop showing it as something it’s not. Finneas is the mastermind behind those songs, Billie is a cover face. Doesn’t mean she’s not talented. And above that its the mommy daddy with powerful connections in Hollywood. Be real.

[@JPPolier]

It ain’t the gear it’s the voodoo- always has been man- glad you addressed that- if the studio made the voodoo, not the other way around, the bigger the studio, the more streams you would get! Big labels gave the same monsters as us!

[@MelborneMoon]

Another great vid in the series! Love Billie and Finneas. A very inspirational video. Thanks!

[@AudioHaze]

Glad you liked it :)

[@highestpeeqs9532]

Jesus loves yall and died for us! Jesus calls for all of us to repent!! !!!

[@DeBlauweOlifant]

The whole recorded in his bedroom is such a marketing ploy. Anyone can record an album in their bedroom, however not everyone grows up in a household with access to music instruments and expensive gear

[@deanwolfechannel]

hey man, well written video, well executed-- and home recording is something close to my heart. T H A N K S !!👍💕

[@highestpeeqs9532]

Jesus loves yall and died for us! Jesus calls for all of us to repent!! !!!

[@balbinat]

4:03 *ABLE TO N* ail down? 🤓 niiccee 👌🏻

[@712Jefferson]

Nice breakdown. You earned a subscription. Enjoying your work.

[@AudioHaze]

Thanks man! Really means a lot to get supportive feedback like this :)

[@m_nch7]

Super inspiring. Thanks!

[@AudioHaze]

Thanks for watching my friend!

[@truesearch69]

Real equipment of billie and his brother: UAD Neve 1073 , Neumann TLM 103 , Telefunken M80 , Telefunken ELA M 251E , ams NEVE 1073 mic preamp & equalizer , Rupert Neve Designs 5211 2-Channel Microphone Preamp, Nord Stage 3 88-Key Keyboard Red, ah.. and a IMAC 5K 27'' inches + Universal Audio Interface. well, here we have more than $10,000. so your video is a complete fantasy, which only serves to give false hope to people who make music in their bedroom. have something clear, in the audio world, money does buy opportunities, if you don't learn it now you will learn it suffering. Life is not as rosy as it is painted on KZbin and I believe that in most parts of the world investing $10,000 in your room is completely insane and not possible for everyone.

[@m_nch7]

@truesearch69 yeah man what a scam.. Just get that expensive gear and collect your grammy

[@truesearch69]

@@m_nch7 if that was irony what you said, well... I'm sorry to inform you that there are already many'' reggeaton artists'' collecting their Grammys.

[@m_nch7]

@truesearch69 Appology accepted. I like good reggeaton.. and you can make it pretty easily with some skill, FL Studio, and a pair of nice headphones

[@RenardeauGuy]

I'd love to see a video of how they handled publicity for the Grammys because the Grammy voters determine the Grammys. Publicity surrounding the Grammy is very expensive; there are even record companies that invest $150,000 in an artist so that they win a Grammy. Once you win a Grammy, the doors will open for you; that was Billie's jumping-off point. It's hard to imagine recording an EP in your bedroom but having a massive publicity campaign. How is it possible, and how have they been brought to the attention of 20,000 other songwriters and musicians?

[@chrisdick2305]

You act like they are alone in the world of music. Of course labels promote their artists. But they still won an unprecedented four major Grammys in the same year against all sorts of equally well-funded competition.

[@arnaldobarreto5113]

Really enjoying these video essays! Keep it up🤘🏼

[@AudioHaze]

Thanks man! Trying our best out here hahaha, glad you enjoyed

[@highestpeeqs9532]

Jesus loves yall and died for us! Jesus calls for all of us to repent!! !!!

[@erikeriks]

What's also interesting is how Billie's tracks seem to be one of the only mainstream one's to be using mostly a low background voice to harmonize.

[@vp4744]

Enjoyed that. Each person needs to of course find their own groove. BTW, you showed Ocean Eyes with one billion streams, but when you add all platforms, it tops over six billion.

[@AudioHaze]

Glad you enjoyed!! And I had no idea that's WILD, if Spotify is the main streaming service, must be Apple Music pulling most the other weight?

[@vp4744]

@@AudioHaze When she signed with the label, they re-uploaded and all the counts restarted. I'm guessing if you add all the prior streams, it goes up. The formula they normally use for top charting artists is 4 times Spotify for all other platforms.

[@truesearch69]

Real equipment of billie and his brother: UAD Neve 1073 , Neumann TLM 103 , Telefunken M80 , Telefunken ELA M 251E , ams NEVE 1073 mic preamp & equalizer , Rupert Neve Designs 5211 2-Channel Microphone Preamp, Nord Stage 3 88-Key Keyboard Red, ah.. and a IMAC 5K 27'' inches + Universal Audio Interface. well, here we have more than $10,000. so your video is a complete fantasy, which only serves to give false hope to people who make music in their bedroom. have something clear, in the audio world, money does buy opportunities, if you don't learn it now you will learn it suffering. Life is not as rosy as it is painted on KZbin and I believe that in most parts of the world investing $10,000 in your room is completely insane and not possible for everyone.

[@truesearch69]

@@vp4744 understands that not all are rich kids and come with functional families and the typical image of the '' perfect American family ''. you just talk shit and more shit, from the paradise you live in.

[@nishikhen]

Great video. The most important part in music is the creativity. The awesome idea. Everything else is secondary.

[@truesearch69]

you are wrong, here the money if you buy opportunities. do you think billie's brother had a focusrite? hahahahahaha... brother that's believing in santa claus, we all know that billie and her. brother already came from a wealthy family, before they were famous. therefore if he had been poor, nothing would have existed.

[@truesearch69]

Real equipment of billie and his brother: UAD Neve 1073 , Neumann TLM 103 , Telefunken M80 , Telefunken ELA M 251E , ams NEVE 1073 mic preamp & equalizer , Rupert Neve Designs 5211 2-Channel Microphone Preamp, Nord Stage 3 88-Key Keyboard Red, ah.. and a IMAC 5K 27'' inches + Universal Audio Interface. well, here we have more than $10,000. so your video is a complete fantasy, which only serves to give false hope to people who make music in their bedroom. have something clear, in the audio world, money does buy opportunities, if you don't learn it now you will learn it suffering. Life is not as rosy as it is painted on KZbin and I believe that in most parts of the world investing $10,000 in your room is completely insane and not possible for everyone.

[@nishikhen]

@@truesearch69 Money don’t make you creative brother

[@CoffeeConversationMusicGear]

Great video and analysis of using the simplest of gear to make awesomeness! That’s the way it should be but I think we all get caught up in what gear did they use and then like Alice down the rabbit 🐇 hole 🕳️ . But the analysis I like was the relationship, the communication and comfortability of people and space. So key to the vibe of the music. I’m a subscriber now. 😊

[@AudioHaze]

Thanks for the sub! Welcome to the community :) we definitely all get caught up in the gear rabbit hole, myself included

[@Teej_0]

Irony of this whole situation is that their father is a literal record exe. So no shit their production is crazy good

[@chrisdick2305]

You are so full of s***. Their father was a struggling actor who had to take part-time jobs to make ends meet. He worked as a carpenter for Mattel, among other things. The facts are there, if you care, which I doubt.

[@Hue_Nery]

Should’ve started the gear talk with the Scarlet and the AT2020. The impact would’ve hit home. It was their production skills that made the songs what they were. The gear helped in the long run but it was their ability that made the music. I’ve heard seasoned producer absolutely ruin songs with doubling. The takes MUST be spot on or it will sound like….like an amateur tried and failed.

[@caglarongan]

This series keep rockin' 👏🏻

[@AudioHaze]

Ey thanks man! Tryin out best out here

[@artisans8521]

The minimal arrangements have their reasons. Billie's voice needs to shine. And to do that, it needs room to breathe. And in some tracks, Finneas sings the bass (Rip X found a second voice).

[@mitchell3.517]

I dont comment often but man, well done bro! this video is fire and youre a natural

[@AudioHaze]

Thanks man!! Yeah this one turned out well :)

[@RachelHardy]

SO glad I found your channel, great stuff!

[@AudioHaze]

whhhhaaatt dude that's so cool, love your vids!! You're welcome to be the vocal talent for a vid if you'd ever want to :)

[@RachelHardy]

@@AudioHaze I’ve literally just spent the last 3 hours watching your videos. Really, good stuff and you deserve MANY more subscribers for the top quality content. It makes me realize that I know nothing about mixing besides winging it 😂 And omg I’m so down

[@millennialanimal]

They’re great, but let’s not get it twisted, can you record with minimal gear at home yes, but can you get a final product like Finneas and Billie without sending your music to be mixed and mastered? No. This “all at home” narrative is setting people up for failure. Also Finneas is not an audio engineer, recording a vocalist with almost everything else done in the box is not engineering. Great songwriters, great ideas, great execution, but let’s not set people up with the wrong expectations.

[@maximthefox]

Finneas is very much an audio engineer, I don't know what your definition is, but he engineers sounds. He mics up, records, and also is known to create synthesized sounds 'from scratch'. He doesn't do the final mixing of the product, but he does some amount of his own mixing. I truly don't know what else an audio engineer is supposed to be?

[@korneliusoderso]

This video is really well made, hope your channel gets more recognition

[@AudioHaze]

Thanks man!

[@MkUltra612]

Good stuff, thanks for the video!

[@AudioHaze]

Thanks man appreciate you checking it out!

[@arjunsp]

Beautifully done video my brother. I usually dont watch much of music production content neither am a musician by any means but I love the way you edited the video the energy you put out keep doing what you are doing you're going places

[@highestpeeqs9532]

Jesus loves yall and died for us! Jesus calls for all of us to repent!! !!!

[@arjunsp]

@@highestpeeqs9532 Hope you have a peaceful and wonderful day ahead.

[@Jetstreamhustla]

It’s crazy how so many producers are fascinated with Billie and Finneas 🤣 I love it

[@highestpeeqs9532]

Jesus loves yall and died for us! Jesus calls for all of us to repent!! !!!

[@Jetstreamhustla]

@@highestpeeqs9532 please go away

[@JibberJabJones]

…and had it mixed and mastered by rob kinelski and john greenham, two of the best mix and mastering engineers, respectively, in the world. so, yeah…

[@chrisdick2305]

They they wrote the songs, dude. Does it occur to your large brain that without that there's nothing to mix and master.

[@rockboy360]

Of course you can make a hit record in your bedroom if it's just whispering vocals and you don't use any real instruments. You gotta have crazy MIDI production skills though.

[@truesearch69]

Real equipment of billie and his brother: UAD Neve 1073 , Neumann TLM 103 , Telefunken M80 , Telefunken ELA M 251E , ams NEVE 1073 mic preamp & equalizer , Rupert Neve Designs 5211 2-Channel Microphone Preamp, Nord Stage 3 88-Key Keyboard Red, ah.. and a IMAC 5K 27'' inches + Universal Audio Interface. well, here we have more than $10,000. so your video is a complete fantasy, which only serves to give false hope to people who make music in their bedroom. have something clear, in the audio world, money does buy opportunities, if you don't learn it now you will learn it suffering. Life is not as rosy as it is painted on KZbin and I believe that in most parts of the world investing $10,000 in your room is completely insane and not possible for everyone.

[@marcus_ohreallyus]

Not my first choice of music to listen to, but I do definitely admire what those two have done. It's very inspiring.

[@SamSilk]

This whole "bedroom album" is a myth. Do your homework.

[@rizzbod]

I am so grateful to you, after this I have more faith in me that I can produce better songs in my bedroom by putting more hardwork

[@officialtigervoice]

its far deeper than that. There are spirits unknown to you which are at play in the accumulation of Fame. I will not deny their own mastery in music making and Billies incredible voice. HOWEVER. there are THOUSANDS of artists just like them who have never seen the light of fame. Be aware that there is far more at play here

[@truthwinseverytime8805]

Indeed

[@littlesquidward8117]

Would love to see one of these videos on the 1975’s production, George daniels is a genius

[@MSJMusic]

Amazing video Ricky! Really fun and entertaining to watch. Keep going

[@AudioHaze]

I definitely will thanks!

[@highestpeeqs9532]

Jesus loves yall and died for us! Jesus calls for all of us to repent!! !!!

[@fet0logy]

To talk about gear, we have a new artist - d4vd, who made his music in the bandlab, recording the voice on the phone. Also an amazing work

[@majimasmajimemes1156]

Step 1: Have industry connections through your parents

[@liaagracee]

Brother they made it through hard work - support is always a factor but these siblings are phenomenal. Just watch their doc…