Crafting a Shoegaze song

[@bananalabs]

Listen to “Like Forever” on Spotify! open.spotify.com/album/70Sv6hlUtHtqXdomnrGp00?si=EOovyUbeQoWNnKH-5PKRtw

[@HARDSTYLE015]

you are a amazing artist bro! thanks

[@whatmusiciwant]

This ain't some regular dude, that was brilliant. My guy went "here's 3 chords", okay here's the whole song! lol. Thanks man, this was actually super helpful for someone just getting into shoegaze.

[@bananalabs]

Thank you! I appreciate you!

[@UrSKL]

Came for the tutorial, stayed for the song

[@unofficialmar]

if i can make anything this heavenly before my time is up i would be satisfied with my life . great song 🙌🏿

[@bananalabs]

Thank you so much!! 🙏🏻

[@benwagner713]

If you could any like dance-punk or post-punk recreations (LCD Soundsystem, Viagra Boys, IDLES, Parquet Courts) that would be sweet!

[@d.t.3958]

Oh yeah, i'd dig that too!

[@yourmomlovespenis]

If you could shut up that would be sweet as well.

[@erikagaolaussen7760]

Brilliiant! This is what shoegaze is to me. That distortion thing is so amazingly beautiful. Thank you!

[@McEmpyre]

this is a GROOVE! Damn, I love this sound

[@sh4d0w_0n_th3_w4ll]

i love that so much! probably gonna show it to each of my friends saying "see? that's the kind of vibe I'm trying to articulate all the time"

[@yusufuygarcan3457]

The fact that I would listen to this…Damn bro.

[@bananalabs]

I appreciate you!

[@adamscenna]

❤this! I grew up listening to Catherine Wheel, Ride, and Slowdive. I always strive to pull those influences into my own music. This is a fantastic introduction into shoegaze. Thanks for creating this. Cheers

[@bananalabs]

Thank you, Adam! Glad you enjoyed it! That’s so awesome. Those are such great artists. You’ve got great taste, my Friend!

[@adamscenna]

Haha thx 🙏🏼

[@alex_179]

dude youre insanely talented what the hell

[@thetylersherman]

When you're just at the acoustic stage and bring in the reverb'd vocals - major Citizen (Youth, ala 2014) vibes.

[@jangelo2038]

So cool! I just started a small band with some friends playing shoegaze/postrock/mathrock and this is a great example of how to start writing tracks! Thanks!

[@Gnoychenko]

BRO. This song is an absolute gem. Really liked the drums and overall production, solo on jazzmaster smashed me, thanks and keep on.

[@Metalero-rs6xm]

I came here for the guitar but I stayed for the voice.

[@kitsunewhisker]

Bravo. Great song. All the music theory and production knowledge is very impressive.

[@bananalabs]

Thanks, Thomas!

[@desmondgorosi4007]

That's amazing, love the multiple effects you played 🔥💯👏🙏🤘💪

[@itsale5918]

this gotta be on spotify ngl

[@pkh71]

Far out, this is pretty bloody good, I just added it to my Shoegaze playlist on Spotify, thumbs up from me dude.

[@bananalabs]

Yeah!! Thank you so much for the support! I truly appreciate that🙏🏻

[@goddammitmiles2553]

This channel is entirely underrated. I just stumbled across it the other day and has already been so incredibly helpful / cohesive / and entertaining. Thanks for doin what you do my guy 👊 stoked to peep the patreon

[@bananalabs]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you🙏🏻

[@Woodenwizarrd]

Great vocals & levels

[@bananalabs]

Thank you!

[@josericardo5994]

You are talented, dude. I would download this song if you put it on platforms. Good stuff. Definetly shoegazey.

[@trianglerecords]

I 'm a little bit in the same trip and your videos sometimes inspire me to create my own songs. Thank you. I subscribe immediately.

[@JVMBeatz]

damn what a good song, you are doing some awesome stuff man.

[@bananalabs]

Thank you so much!

[@NickJames-ix6ei]

Lol you literally make hiphop and have BEATZ in your name......... you're the worst.

[@smone4820]

I'm starting to write some songs myself and your videos definetly help me the most. Keep up the great work man.

[@bananalabs]

That’s great to hear!!! Thank you for watching! I appreciate you.

[@josephdolor8569]

If only there's a double like for this. This is fire, man! Make more shoegaze stuff!

[@bananalabs]

Thank you, Joseph! I appreciate that🙏🏻

[@Stevieboy042562]

Wow! The effect this has on one’s mood is instantaneous. That’s what music is about for me: moving me. Thx.

[@bananalabs]

That means a lot! Thank you so much, Stevie!

[@Vay72]

i don’t post comments, like ever but ya gotta post this song my dude . catchy as fuck

[@bananalabs]

Thanks, Parker! I really appreciate that

[@sheemy3586]

Livin the dream man, excellent stuff.

[@chateauindigo]

would love to see this published, sounds great!

[@bananalabs]

Thank you, Eddy! 🖤🙏🏻

[@Astroboytoy]

Love those guitar riffs

[@vraisairs9201]

For sure deserves more exposure

[@bananalabs]

I appreciate you saying that. Thank you so much for the support🙏🏻🫶🏻

[@loopydemos]

Beautiful song at the end and very insightful composition/production walkthrough.

[@bananalabs]

I appreciate you, Loopy Demos!

[@capslock196]

you're a cool guy willie.

[@thibaquinas8852]

Awesome 🙌 you are truly talented !

[@PianoDentist]

Cool track. Chords and guitar work, really fit the genre.

[@ydndl]

Thank you for the video! And your song is amazing, I could easily listen to it 10 times a day. Keep it up!

[@bananalabs]

Thank you so much for your support! It’s now available on Spotify! :)

[@RodrigoCoutinhoDuarte]

Very inspiring and well done video from start to finish. You, sir, are improving each time i stop by your channel! Thank your for this and congratulations

[@bananalabs]

I appreciate your continued support, Rodrigo! Thank you so much!🫶🏻💪🏻

[@improvewitherror]

Good shiz Willy, thanks for sharing with us!

[@bananalabs]

Thank you so much. You are appreciated!

[@anthonyvasquez6467]

You sir have made a beautiful song. I know one day it’ll blow up. The guitar at 6:36 is literally heavenly

[@OSEARI27]

I knew this guy one time. He used to skate with my brother

[@jshkings89]

I skated with this guy one time. He used to know my brother

[@YeahButStilll]

My brother used to skate with me. Neither of us knew this guy.

[@TheDeadpeasent]

Sounds great. You should do a full development on it and release it.

[@bananalabs]

Thank you so much!! I’ll consider it. I appreciate your continued support!

[@broncoxy]

this is really fckn good man!

[@bananalabs]

Thank you!

[@iamSmiley1]

This song is good asf

[@bananalabs]

Thanks, I appreciate you, Smiley!🙏🏻

[@grenadine-3-3-3]

very cool! would like to see something from the genre post-rock, like gy!be

[@bananalabs]

Thank you! I’ll check them out

[@grenadine-3-3-3]

@@bananalabs cool, i recommend lift yr skinny fists

[@ramiroquai125]

The song is awesome BTW!

[@Desecrator6]

Be proud of who you are mang... no need to hide

[@bananalabs]

I appreciate you saying that🫶🏻

[@MalcolmDoyle-e6x]

Love this song. Great job. Cheers, Malcolm

[@Charlesedouard007]

good work! i also like seeing how you record and mix it in Ableton when you do videos

[@adamanon9359]

youre so good at making music

[@prodignour318]

New favourite tune from you man, you keep getting better !!!

[@bananalabs]

Thank you so much!!! 🙏🏻💪🏻

[@Steven_H001]

That was excellent!

[@trials-2009]

sick song dude. nice work

[@bananalabs]

Thank you so much! I appreciate that!

[@JaViTjOk]

Love your vids! Keep doing what you do, we need you ;)

[@bananalabs]

Thank you so much! Not as much as I need you guys.

[@andyglamrock]

Great work man! It also reminds me of Blonde Redhead's The one I love which elevates it

[@bananalabs]

Thanks, I really appreciate that!

[@ronnydangl462]

love the song!

[@bananalabs]

Thank you!

[@martinbarroso5074]

i love those drums

[@BillKurn]

This is amazing

[@bananalabs]

Thank you, Bill!

[@Ian-Threaded]

Incredible

[@bananalabs]

Thank you, Ian!🙏🏻

[@waterthroughyouropenhands]

We needed this one.

[@bananalabs]

I appreciate you!

[@nephila_]

Bravo maestro!!!!! 👏

[@bananalabs]

Thank you!!!🙏🏻

[@boymakesmusic]

amazing!!! thanks for sharing.

[@TempleOfTheMartyrs]

SOUNDS A BIT LIKE ONE OF OUR TRACKS , THAT WE WROTE A FEW MONTHS AGO

[@bananalabs]

That’s because it is 🤭

[@naranjajajaa]

crazy how he cloned himself to make this video crazy dedication

[@kristiandon8798]

you killed this bro inspired me thank you!

[@ivomatic13]

Real good ❤

[@bananalabs]

Thank you!

[@nickybhoof]

incredible, wait - can u break down how u get that insane shoegazey tremolo lead effect? was that jus fuzz into tremolo in ableton? sounds insaaaaaane

[@Remu-]

Mans really feeling the drums on this one 😁 Good shit Willeeeh!

[@bananalabs]

Haha I kinda got carried away in it. Thank you!

[@johnvicaireiii5537]

Super helpful. Thanks man.

[@bananalabs]

Thank you, John! Glad to be of service, Brotha!

[@johnvicaireiii5537]

@@bananalabs your welcome! Much appreciated!

[@macaroon147]

4:15 I'm about to add that guitar to all my songs - kidding (not really though)

[@bananalabs]

Haha go for it!!!

[@8thHaven]

amazing tutorial! i love ur hat btw :)

[@bananalabs]

Thank you, Jesse!

[@GirlTmak]

these videos are so helpful man! would love to hear one on writing rock music in the style of Highly Suspect

[@tristanwehner40]

great work man

[@bananalabs]

Thank you, Tristan!

[@yeemosenpdad]

Sick video, super helpful

[@bananalabs]

Thank you!!!

[@C0RVO0]

Love this 👏🏽👏🏽

[@bananalabs]

Corvo! Thank you, Brotha! Hope all is well in Yonkers!

[@sammuelchong5600]

so so good. do a bar italia one next !

[@bananalabs]

Thank you, Samuel!!! I’ll check them out and see what I can do!

[@DreamArtScientists]

So cool!

[@bananalabs]

Thank you so much!

[@naneas8966]

What a masterpiece!😮 Very inspiring! I've been listening to "All around you" the entire week, it would be nice if you put this one in streaming platforms 🙏🏽

[@bananalabs]

Thank you! Maybe I’ll consider that!🙏🏻

[@veebbz444xo]

Love this ❤️

[@bananalabs]

Thank you so much!!!

[@vargassanchezjuanjose7076]

Amazing brou ❤

[@bananalabs]

Thank you, Juan! I appreciate your support!

[@hammockguy]

That was so good ! Keep going dude !

[@bananalabs]

Thanks a lot!

[@cr6nn]

oliver tree in disguise

[@NumbnutSounds]

Tune!

[@aleksquared8915]

awesome

[@bananalabs]

Thank you!!

[@Victor-jj1th]

For me, the tremolo on the vocals was a little much but instead this is perfect

[@bohocharlie]

This was sick

[@bananalabs]

Thank you so much!

[@ObscureOdysseys]

Thanks mane. Seems super easy. Would be helpful to hear your thoughts on the music theory, my main issue is experimentation. I have to try out notes until I hear it fits in the key, because my knowledge of key structure is nil. If I had that knowledge my writing would be so much better.

[@foksly]

Awesome vid!!!

[@bananalabs]

Thank you!

[@ghastlyshimmer]

Nice! Love the production. Video and the tune. #ableton4L

[@carnufo5971]

do you have any tips for shoegaze vocals like effects wise? i know you said add tremelo and a lot of reverb but I'm curious too know if you would try anything different or have anything different.

[@delatinnenatacha1260]

love it

[@Ben-ku6ef]

please post this to spoitify I have this looped right now!

[@kikolucesrojas]

muy bueno!!!

[@bananalabs]

¡Gracias! 🙏🏻

[@nicolascheca4619]

Incredibke song! Its available in some platform like Spotify?

[@bananalabs]

Thank you! On Spotify under Spywell “Like Forever”

[@andreykoens]

Hmm this video ended up like the meme that starts to draw a horse with a circle, and then the rest of the horse… hope those patrons got some more of those steps haha

[@kevray7284]

"Like forever was not enough" damn dude ... love that and your guitar work... I'm getting ready to jam some gazyambeint tonight so I've gotten insured by you

[@bananalabs]

Thank you for the support, Kev! Hope you had a great jam session🙏🏻

[@kevray7284]

@bananalabs well, thank you kind sir, it amy very well indeed 👍

[@Tote1992]

is this Oliver Tree?

[@Negolossauro]

very nice, but in the F#sus2 i think it will sound a lot better if you do the "F# to E" thing only in the end of the verses, not in all verses like you do, to create something unexpected instead of repeting

[@deadattwenty7]

I love the lyrics to this song. What’s it called?

[@lucatutors9940]

was so confused when I saw 8.98k subs. Amazing job. 6:35!!!!!!!!!

[@bananalabs]

Thank you so much!🖤🖤🖤