How to Sound Like Bon Iver in Your Bedroom

[@amandadeniselewis]

Oh hey! You’re citing me! I’m Amanda Lewis! I did write the full thesis. If you’d like a copy let me know 😊

[@AudioHaze]

AMANDA!! HI! Yes I would love that, send me an email!!

[@amandadeniselewis]

@@AudioHaze sent - hope you enjoy!

[@joeywilson9625]

This is cool 🤘

[@Celestialbluemusic]

ha! how cool.

[@adrianennis]

Wait, could I also get a copy...I would love to read this.

[@sjgaweda]

this man puts more work into his videos than anyone else on the internet. criminals should be lucky these are the only forensics you do.

[@AudioHaze]

LOLLL next channel CrimeHaze

[@CooKeeDough]

@@AudioHazedude fr lol been watching since all reviews 5 k I am close to 5 k need to fig my niche love bro amazing

[@Tsa-SONGS-ABOUT-BEING-a-DAD]

Imagine him on CSI

[@MrCarlosGouveia]

My jaw's still on the floor. Commitment! Dude!

[@CooKeeDough]

@@MrCarlosGouveia yea I watched him go from a 10k to 15k subs audio and mic tester to this beutiful art! Really is amazing audiohaze I tryed that for a while! Been doing gaming, right at almost 10 k now, need to switch it up in a good way with my actual uploads! need to make more videos 2 a week and go live! Have something different planned for my uploads! Thanks for being an inspiration

[@londonxrainn]

Your vocals are scarily accurate to Justin’s imo. Keep up the fantastic work, man, every time you drop a new video I get so much inspiration to create

[@AudioHaze]

Thanks dude! I tried my best, and I couldn't ask for a better outcome :)

[@Lanessan]

For real, I would have thought that was Justin Vernon’s voice if I heard it out of context.. honestly it’s crazy how much it sounds like him.

[@marlorona]

For sure, I wanna try it but I got MXL let’s see what I can get from them

[@katielowen]

@@marloronaisolate Bon’s vocal track compared to yours, and use EQ matching!

[@alexinphx1411]

I just mixed your stems and played it for some of my indie friends and they thought it was Iver. Great job!

[@FishStickington]

The Dan Worrall namedrop is a HUGE tip imo, dude is just really good at presenting valuable, non-trivial mixing advice

[@AudioHaze]

Yeah his vibe honestly reminds me of the internet anarchist a bit its sick!

[@carldubcats3385]

Dan is a great guy. He has done live sound for me a few times. A very nice man and great with sound.

[@jollymoonman4796]

Ok wow, blown away. Barely a quarter of the way through and I can tell this vid is one for the history books.

[@AudioHaze]

Thanks dude!!

[@pocketsofoceans9248]

@@AudioHaze ya insane.. made his camera look like a Sony f3. sick

[@pocketsofoceans9248]

amongst other great qualities

[@marioocepek5231]

Dude this channel is like a dream come true for a music producer, seriously. I know beatmaking channels, mixing tips, recording technics, music interviews… but all in one? Nah, only you. Keep doing this!!!!

[@AudioHaze]

Thanks dude! Yeah I really try and make it more like a video essay, which is the content I love on KZbin, sometimes music creators end up filming their DAWs too much imo lol

[@stumbla]

@@AudioHaze Totally, feels like there is a lot of 'look, plugin!' in music production content. Equally its not fun when people film videos about music production without any technical details.

[@JustMe_Melodies]

that’s literally what I was going to say. I’ve been battling ptsd as the 10 yr anniversary of my mom losing her battle with mental health and Bon Iver’s music saved my life, this video is literally the coolest thing I’ve ever seen. I just started learning music production and piano and electric guitar. are there more videos like this? do you take requests on songs? this is amazing

[@vinylarchaeologist]

Our man takes the SM57 legend so far that he even uses them as drumsticks... Now, that's dedication 💜

[@AudioHaze]

HAHA I had to makea split decision, and it ended up working on in the name of content

[@vinylarchaeologist]

@@AudioHaze "In the Name of Content" - that's a good U2 song

[@williamcassam]

35:27 I literally thought these were Justin's stacks and you were gonna show us yours to compare the two - you really nailed those vocal takes

[@AudioHaze]

WOW thank you that's crazy to hear!

[@iswearnotme]

@@AudioHaze They really sound good man. Well done.

[@catp1ss987]

finally a music production channel that doesn't just record themselves making beats

[@AudioHaze]

Hahahah yeah I really try and stay away from a DAW as much as possible in these vids, production is a different animal

[@Defghi19]

I love the professional mixing/mastering engineer that polished the famous Bon Iver album still gives interviews with the SM57 pointing away from his mouth

[@AudioHaze]

Probably my fault! I should have had us monitor or something like that, when the cameras on you lots of practices leave your brain and you're kinda just worried about delivering a good interview

[@lucasholmgrenmusic]

@@AudioHazewhen you're producing everything, you can't get as specific as you would if you only did one task, but I thought this was professional as heck, well produced and thought out. Amazing job, well worth the time watching!

[@GabrielBortolatto]

jesus christ, the day has come. Thank you bro. This is the one we were waiting for

[@AudioHaze]

Yessir!!! Poured my soul into this one, hope it was worth the wait

[@gunnarschmitz1889]

It was really cool of you to shout out Nick's services. It's crazy how many people like him have been a part of incredible records but don't necessarily see a significant surge in clients or prestige despite that. Glad to see he's still maintaining his practice - I hope this nets him a lot of new projects!

[@AudioHaze]

Dude Nick was so cool! We all went out for coffee after and he showed me the local venue, he's a grade A fantastic person he deserves every project he can get his hands on

[@hipski]

@@AudioHaze please do more interviews or a full blown podcast with that guy, loved the conversation.

[@supadoc]

You are not a KZbinr. You are a phenomenal storyteller, music historian, muso-producer in your own right. This was quite easily the most indepth, insightful and engaging presentation on Bon Ivers approach that had me on the edge of my seat for every second. Thank you for your labour of love.

[@dasczwo]

finally. you walked the walk. talked the talk. now were there. rad, man.

[@AudioHaze]

Yessir!! Appreciate it dude :)

[@Podcastage]

Bro - The videos just keep getting better and better! This is incredible and exactly what KZbin was made for; someone who's passionate going this deep on a specific topic! We are all lucky to have you making this stuff. Keep up the amazing work Ricky!

[@AudioHaze]

BANDREW, thank you so much!!! So glad to have your support for all this time my friend :)

[@jprnn]

Really appreciate how you conducted the interview with Nick. You asked great questions and let him have space to reflect. Great video overall too! Thank you!

[@AudioHaze]

Thanks! Yeah my favorite interviews are the ones where the interviewer gets out of the way lol

[@jamesdix922]

Vocals sound amazing! Very impressive my dude

[@AudioHaze]

Thanks James!

[@zimiani]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE how these videos validates a lot of what I do in terms of remove some guilt with imperfections and encourages me to experiment with more freedom.

[@ThisGuyDude]

Thanks! Definitely going to be checking out some more of your work. What a fun and well-produced investigation.. it was delightful to hear Nick's strategies and insight.

[@lifelover1605]

"Not the most glamorous KZbin channel"...but dang dude your content makes me wanna make music and that means the world. This video also really invites in the sense that we don't need to be perfect, which again just gives me permission to simply create! I just love all the tidbits you offer and the extra mile you go. Pure gold. I also love your honestly and self reflection. Keep on keeping on brother and know your work has certainly relit my creative flame. Big luv!

[@taylorrooke2582]

Still watching but you can immediately tell this is such a passion project video mate, love this!

[@AudioHaze]

It is indeed!! Bon Iver kind of kick started this video, it was nonnegotiable that this video went hard hahaha

[@whitepanda438]

Dude, great video. I was actually blown away by how similar the final product sounds to the recording on the record.

[@AudioHaze]

Tried my best! Lots of A/B'ing between the original and mine to try and dial in the sound :)

[@dave_d_i_a_l]

Dude…, took a moment to pause the video at 15:35 to express my gratitude for doing this. This has gained my subscribe, link, bell, everything. I’ve been waiting for a video like this for awhile (several years). Words cannot express my thanks, but thank you soooooooo much for this…

[@penelope_skye]

Ive been listening to your cover on your second channel on repeat for about a week! Its insane how close you are to the original track! Its stunning

[@AudioHaze]

Thank you so much wow! Definitely took some time and a lot of re-recording to get there

[@max3v3r3st]

Holy shit a lot of effort was put into this video, respect man

[@AudioHaze]

Thanks dude! Glad the effort is visible

[@iammimirobin]

Last year I started sound production & mixing a bit seriously and your channel is my top 1 in the whole of YT. Thank you so much for being so honest and vulnerable about your work 🌿🌿🌿

[@famousjohnnyshoodies]

This video was absolute perfection.

[@AudioHaze]

Thanks dude!

[@famousjohnnyshoodies]

@@AudioHaze omg I can’t believe you replied. 😱❤️ This video was like top tier journalism into the origins of the Bon Iver sound that changed the face of folk music for the foreseeable future. You did a perfect rendition of flume. You displayed the arrangement of the vocal and guitar over dubs in a way that described a sonic picture. You showed vulnerability in showing your raw takes. And to top it all off you interviewed the original mastering engineer. And you looked at peer reviewed papers about the sound of the record. This video was honestly the best thing I’ve ever watched on KZbin. The album For Emma: forever ago changed my life. Now I believe your video has done it again.

[@partybrejker2]

This is by far the best review of an album I ever watched! Every few months I'm in a Bon Iver mood and I always search for new interviews, live sessions, comment's about this album and the making proces. My man u nailed it! Super grateful for your hard work! Cheers!

[@Murdokthesad]

Hey man! Huge Bon Iver fan (and huge fan of this channel also@!) here! I LOVE everything you did on both videos you made about this record. Gave me so much good insights for my own recording process. I'd like to know, some day in the future, your takes on 22, a million and i,i, since they are almost a completely different kind of Bon Iver from Perth and For Emma. Thanks for the amazing job and much love from Brazil!

[@AudioHaze]

Yeah I'd love to one day! I would need to do a deeper dive into those albums because they're entirely different beasts, but one day for sure :)

[@rhyspresleyjohnson]

Your videos are very impactful to me as an aspiring audio engineer. The amount of detail is absurd with literally no one else willing to give away the knowledge you do. Thank you so much for creating and sharing the work you do.

[@bobcatkallok6813]

It’s amazing how every new video sets the bar higher

[@AudioHaze]

I try! At the expense of upload schedule lol

[@1paranjay.]

BIGGG respect the extensive research, and efforts put behind the scenes for this video to come to life is absolutely insaneeee!

[@danielparra2524]

you rocked the vocals man! such an inspirational video.

[@AudioHaze]

Thanks so much Daniel!

[@AudioSoulHealing]

Really appreciate your professional delivery and research - thanks for sharing your wisdom and insights!

[@rosiee_e]

let's goooo I've been hoping for this one 🙏

[@AudioHaze]

Hope you like it!

[@Nrthrn]

Absolutely incredible video man. Your storytelling is so on point. Thanks for making it

[@deepblueday]

DAMN, this is one phenomenal video. Part documentary, part production how-to/lesson, and part song craft tutorial. So well done my friend! Can't wait for the next one!

[@AudioHaze]

Yessir thank you so much! Glad you liked it :)

[@TomKloseMusic]

I've been a Bon Iver superfan from the very beginning and I've listened to and played his music myself more than probably most other fans and your chorus sounds sooo close to the original on the "only love is all maroon", it's uncanny! Kudos dude!

[@thisisnfm]

I could literally watch you talk about music non-stop for the next 50 years, give or take a few bathroom breaks.

[@AudioHaze]

AWWW thanks dude!! Take all the bathroom breaks AND social media breaks you need tho lol

[@marchelou512]

This is one of the best KZbin videos I’ve ever seen. Awesome work man, your effort made for an amazing final product

[@owoleaderofdoomguyarmy7466]

Banger video, i already know it...

[@AudioHaze]

Hope you enjoy it my friend :)

[@fdra1763]

Me too, and I’m 10 seconds in.

[@JaedenLuke]

Man, this is one of the coolest yt videos I've seen in ages. Mad respect and appreciation for the art you share !!

[@ferenclucas7280]

fantastic journalistic work!

[@AudioHaze]

Thanks dude!

[@natereginato]

Dude the vocals are unbelievable holy

[@AudioHaze]

Thanks!

[@Mehoimany]

Dude you nailed the vocals

[@AudioHaze]

Thanks so much!

[@ChrisSiglMusic]

The Johnny Harris of Production is back! Every video is a banger. So inspirational. Thank you Mr Haze

[@MattBoehm87]

I actually know Amanda Lewis and sent her this. Her reply was “holy shit! 16 years later and I’m finally going viral” 😂 Great video!

[@AudioHaze]

HAHA her paper has been floating around the Bon Iver sphere for a while, just sent her a reply now :)

[@MattBoehm87]

@@AudioHaze awesome! Glad I could connect you two. The internets can be a beautiful thing.

[@JaxsonNZ]

Ha I’m reading this at 1am in New Zealand 🇳🇿 the internet can be crazy connecting sometimes.

[@felix.audio.artist]

I love how these videos make me appreciate and fall in love with the songs that are being recreated so much more. The dedication to getting it right makes the recreation so amazing. Gave me shivers listening to the song.

[@isms-music]

Perfect video! The fact that you managed to dig to the bottom of the 2000s internet to find this guy who happened to live close to your home town is insane lol. Your Tame Impala vid you made a year or two back is how I discovered your channel and I would love it if you did a video on how to sound like him in your bedroom at some stage, even though his catalogue is quite diverse. Thanks for the great content!

[@AudioHaze]

Thanks dude!! And not spoilers but...lets just say Tame Impala is def on the radar

[@elgher]

i have just started getting into bon iver's music and love how raw it sounds, and stumbling into this video as a musician myself is delightful! you got a new subscriber

[@GreshamBergeron]

Hair lookin' luscious. Amazing video as always. I've learned so much about how recording gear works from watching your videos

[@AudioHaze]

Hahaha thought that crazy hair fit the vibe lol Glad I could help you learn my friend! Hopefully it ties the gear element into the creative part of production

[@brianfoshee]

Next level, man. Epic trip, insightful interview, learned so much from the recreation. Thank you!

[@vincentrouillard4528]

man i swear to god i hear a awful ground noise in his mic signal

[@ronbartal1166]

that is pure gold. thank you for making all of those videos concise and to the point. your videos popped up on my feed and its like watching a new episode of your favorite tv show. love it.

[@valdelas5659]

2 views in 37 seconds. smh bro fell off

[@AudioHaze]

hahahaha

[@Spares-f4z]

the vocals with the harmony made me smile

[@Fairdaysmusic]

Always love seeing when you’ve posted a new video. Thanks for putting in so much work to deliver an awesome product!

[@SoapyCilantro]

Incredible breakdown! Subbed

[@dlc6626]

I can’t believe this exists. Thank you for making it! Answers some questions I’ve had for 15+ years, and also some I never thought to ask. Beautiful recreation too! 🤩

[@AudioHaze]

Thank you so much my friend! Glad the vid could help in some way :)

[@ChelseaBootClub]

Brother, I am so proud of you. This video, as always, is incredibly helpful. So happy to see you growing so quickly! Keep up the wonderufl work! :)

[@AudioHaze]

Thank you my friend I'm thankful to have you watching!

[@GabyThomas543]

I have always deeply resonated with Bon Iver’s music, this album in particular. He is one of my biggest inspirations in how I write and produce my music. I have been searching for while trying to figure out how he got all of the raw background sounds and made his songs sound so intimate. This video is an absolute goldmine. You truly are such an incredibly gifted producer, and I’m so grateful that you are willing to take the time to share your knowledge with people, when many producers keep it secret. These videos help so many home producers and musicians who don’t have access to a bunch of fancy equipment to make great music and I can’t thank you enough for it. I can’t wait to use these techniques in my own music. Thank you

[@BenkoVanDaansbergen]

so cool, as both a music fan and recording geek i highly honor your advices, documentaries and recording show cases! cheers to that, buddy!

[@Samnewtonmusic]

Man. Stellar job with this one. Just outstanding.

[@spencerstixmusic]

Yet another great video man! It's been so cool hearing you become confident in your singing voice enough to put it in videos. You are seriously talented! Keep it up!

[@AudioHaze]

Thanks Spencer! To be fair Bon Iver is kind of a unique example of singing hahaha, still not sure I'd be confident enough to do many other artists

[@bleester]

Hats off to you brother. Amazing work and incredible voice. You are inspirational. From London UK

[@markdasilva7860]

This video is the kind of content of the future. Although I came in to hopefully learn something new for music production, I genuinely am in awe with the overall video production. I believe you have the personality and skills to feature on any mainstream platform like Netflix and easily chart in the top 5 best documentaries once released. You my friend are on a path to not only appeal to musicians and producers but to any music lover out there. An instant like and subscribe from me! Looking forward to discovering your other videos and following your journey. Sending much success vibes from the Great White North.

[@RadioBluesPR]

Yeah dude... I love your videos. I am such a big Bon Iver fan too and I thought you got this so close at times I couldn't tell the difference (specially on vocals, WOW). You do such a great job at maintaining a channel that strikes the perfect balance between information, education, and art. Keep it up. We can wait whatever amount of time each video takes. You do the Internet a good service.

[@AudioHaze]

Thanks so much dude wow this is too kind! I try and ride that line between production video and essay :)

[@gunnargrubbs3123]

Genuinely shedding the most amount of light on how music is ACTUALLY made instead of people’s best guesses you hear about that don’t ultimately produce the same results. Your time and effort, all your work invested really shines through. Thank you for these gifts

[@AudioHaze]

Thanks Gunnar!! Words like this keep me so motivated, means a ton :)

[@normalthekid]

this might be one of the most insightful and helpful videos on Bon Iver sound ever

[@theirukandjisyndrome]

Oh man this was really, really good, as always though. I will be watching this more than once, that's for sure!

[@715creeks]

I loved your Phoebe Bridgers video when you first released. And to my surprise, I wasn’t subscribed. So you just got one today. BI is easily my favorite band on this planet. And to see this incredible analysis of the production process is awesome. Seeing videos like this gives me more confidence in my own production and composition skills. Great work! EDIT: I also saw your rear bus reel. And I tried it, but I did it as dual mono with GREAT effect. So thanks again!!

[@gloom-gloom]

Love watching these videos dude! I’ve listened to this album so much, that the rattling ebow sound is like one of those deeply embedded musical memories. So cool to see how it was made

[@Harry.Isaacs]

Delivered is an understatement. You put together such an incredible video, and your recreation of flume blew me away. Thank you so much!

[@georgeheknows3chords464]

This is the most precious video since the beginning of youtube. Couldn't thank you more!! Love it is too weak an expression. Thank you!

[@hallotparson1790]

This ranks among the best, and most informative/inspiring videos I've seen on KZbin. You've done fantastic work here - Thank you!

[@breezy7537]

dude i’m blown away by your production on this channel. I’m learning so much and i can’t thank you enough.

[@joshuahart8481]

I’ve been with you since your college mic review days (which I did enjoy). I remember you feeling like it was a big risk to change up your content , but honestly this is pure gold! I’m so happy you took that risk. So much of KZbin is product focused, but this is so much more valuable for me. Love it ❤️. Hope you’re still enjoying it too! This must be an insane amount of work to piece together

[@AudioHaze]

Yeah thanks dude!! I liked reviews, but it wasn't what I set out to do and this honors what I'm trying to accomplish so much better. And thank you for sticking around for so long my friend!

[@campfire2953]

The mix/unmixed comparison on this track in particular is really striking imo. It's so evident how simple the mixing can be when you get the sounds right at the source and are willing to highlight the natural artistry in raw recordings. I love how you specifically pointed out how little reverb is on almost every instrument. To me, that's what makes this track feel so hollow even though its so full. It would be so easy to put a big room verb on everything here but the rawness and dryness of everything is what makes it so powerful.

[@AudioHaze]

So true!!! I point that out in the mix breakdown on Patreon too, I tried really hard to get the sounds right at the source so that mixing was just polish this time around.

[@kies_digital_footprint]

best autopsies of music out there. i truly admire you

[@hipski]

I literally can't imagine how much time and effort went into making a video like this. I've never felt inclined to give money for a YT video before but...wow. It's not much but just seriously, thank you.

[@AudioHaze]

That is incredibly generous thank you my friend, I’m glad the vid was helpful! Definitely took a couple months to build, happy it paid off :)

[@neox_3398]

This is the best music content on the internet. Pure perfection from the journalism to the educational aspect, always a stunning end result, and of course, the inspiration that you give me and so many other people to go create something beautiful. I love it man❤

[@claytonwelchmusic.]

yo this video is so good man. I really appreciate the time and effort you put into it. Much love!

[@ColinMakesAllTheThings]

SM 57 drum stick was the chef's kiss on an amazing video.

[@JoydeepBose]

Thank god my KZbin feed showed this video. Perfect way to spend 40 mins. Never before I heard Bon Iver, thanks for the introduction. Brilliant content.

[@bigke0x64]

What it's incredible about this chanel is not just the amazing recording quality o how deep you go to collect all the data you can, it's the pasion you show in every video. Keep up the good work man.

[@wr2299]

This video more than delivered. It's an amazing piece of work. The music production and investigation is both awe-inspiring and entertaining, but the storytelling... it was just so well done. Each "chapter" draws you in and tells such a compelling narrative and coalesces into a piece that, in my opinion, has to be watched all the way through. I'd love to see more "music" videos produced exactly as you have demonstrated so well.

[@arturforiss8338]

one of the best videos i've seen in a long time in terms of actually getting in the intricate details, down to the type of guitar, exact plugins and vocal stacks, super cool

[@dots.sounds]

man, this has to be the best video you did so far. everything from storytelling to visuals to facts to sounds is just spot on. also the shoutouts to nick to accomplish his influence and how simple things matter to projects like that album. and the final outcome is amazing, that cover comes so close that it's scary. (you should sing more often!)

[@didgegirl6]

Thank you so much!! I'm glad you made that other Bon Iver video and that it changed the direction of your channel. I love what you do so thank you for running with that ball. As for this video, what a gorgeous result you got. I especially love that ambient guitar sound. It reminds me of what Jonsi from Sigur Ros does when he bows the strings. Thank you so much for all of your hard work!!

[@TheWindNomad]

I am so incredibly inspired by your breakdown and deep dive into this video! You have fundamentally shaped the way I record music now, thank you for sharing you passion, gifts, and insights💕

[@greggersb9658]

This whole video feels very cathartic. I love the exploration, both physical and technical. Much love 😊

[@AudioHaze]

Thank you so much! Never had my videos called cathartic before but i didn’t know how much I’d like hearing it 😂

[@Lucky1beats]

Can't thank you enough for providing such valuable information to the community!! You f**king nailed that track btw

[@LMurphyMusic]

Seriously a breathtaking video. One of the most inspiring pieces that I’ve ever seen on any platform. Please never stop sharing this passion with the world.

[@egor.cnvox.bluecorn]

Man, you're definitely making history. I mean even a lot of bigger channels don't have this quality of ... everything. The plot of the vide, the details I did not hear about, the musical focus of it all really does inspire and I can mention a thousand more things. But I'll just say Thank you for what you're doing.

[@AudioHaze]

And thank you for watching my friend! That all means so much, support from your end is the other half of the coin, and I'm thankful for such an amazing audience

[@GustavoNieri]

when you started playing your version, my eyes became all teary. amazing video, research and dedication, just amazing. congratulations man

[@maxencevespa655]

Man your channel is honestly a treasure for every music producer down in this world. The passion you put on those and the way you present your journey in the searching of a sound you love is fantastic and so inspiring. Thanks you so much !

[@NewHopeAudio]

Can’t tell you how much I love these kinds of videos. Truly art and not just content. I live in NC & today I passed through Carrboro today for work. Small world. Thanks so much, this answered so many questions and gave me some serious artistic encouragement and ideas!

[@luvreapsoul]

havent watched yet cause im waiting till the weekend when i can actually give this vid my full attention, but i just wanna say i appreciate all the hard work you put into these videos. its genuinely so inspiring as an amateur musican and producer. bon iver is one of my favorite artists of all time too so its awesome you covered him. keep up the great work man!

[@AudioHaze]

Thank you my friend! Yeah check it out when you can, maybe the most work I've ever put into a video :)

[@maeLstroo]

Damn, it’s one of the most wholesome /realistic videos I’ve seen in a long time, this is really the reason why I want to start learning guitar, an absolute bomb of intimate emotions you shared here man. So insanely passionate about music. The way you express yourself to the world, but most importantly to yourself is amazing. I’m truly speechless. Thanks for making content like this and inspiring me to expand my music career as well. Thanks a lot 💗🫡