Dial A Bass Line (Give Writer's Block the Finger)

[@HackMusicTheory]

Check out Part 1 here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIbTqZd3iN9qbaM

[@dsanj4745]

209k subs now... and well-deserved! You have a great approach to writing music and I wish you continued success.

[@HackMusicTheory]

Aww thanks so much D Sanj, and a warm welcome to the Hack Music Theory community! What kind of music do you make? Take care, and we hope to see you again soon for more theory hacks :)

[@cranky-turtle]

Hey, man! Great videos! Can you make a video about how to transition between parts (verse, chorus, bridge, etc) using music theory! Thanks, and keep up the great work!

[@HackMusicTheory]

Hey cranky turtle, thanks so much for watching and connecting! We're really glad you're enjoying the videos and thank you for your support, it means a lot to us. In terms of transitioning between different parts of the same song, it's a longer term project, which is exactly why we're launching a new project on Patreon in September. So if you want all our advanced hacks and how to write a song from start to finish, please consider joining us over on Patreon. Here's the link: www.patreon.com/revolutionharmony. Until next time, take care and happy songwriting! Kate :)

[@corbenk]

This comment made me join after watching less than 10 minutes of your guys stuff. Strong work : )

[@HackMusicTheory]

Wow Corben! We are unbelievably pumped that you are joining us on what is going to be an incredibly fun journey and it all starts this week! Thank you for your support and kind words, we can't wait to get to know you better. Kate :)

[@cranky-turtle]

I don't often support others on Patreon (gotta pay for that music gear addiction), but I am definitely considering it for you guys! I really hope you guys reach your goal and then some -- I can't even imagine the excitement of being paid to do what you love :D Thanks for all the great videos!!

[@HackMusicTheory]

Hiya cranky turtle! We totally understand about the finances, that's part of life, but we are super excited that you are considering the possibility. Just a thought, you could always test it out for a month to see if it's worth sacrificing some gear for! haha :D We think that we are offering something of real value to our patrons and we hope they agree! We've had 17 patrons sign up in the last 5 days and we are super pumped to get the Patreon party hopping. Our first episode went up last week and we're eager to hear where the song goes this week. In the meantime, I'm curious what kind of music you make? Kate :)

[@Hyper5nic]

It's July 2021 and you guys are at 177 K subscribers! Growing stronger and better every month! You are awesome!

[@HackMusicTheory]

Aww, thanks as always for your support and encouragement, Mark, it means the world to us! Hope you're having a wonderful July, we're sending you sunny vibes from the West Coast :)

[@arjunjsatheesh8899]

Such A Passionate Teacher

[@matthewsmith1629]

Hey you guys are doing a great job. I found your channel yesterday and think its just what I've needed. Been listening to you whilst at work today and it's making me feel so motivated to get home and start creating again. I've had writers block (and I was travelling in Oz etc), for so long and now get a strong feeling your channel is gonna be the thing I needed! Thanks from Matt, in Amsterdam (from London)!

[@HackMusicTheory]

Aww thanks so much Matt, and a warm welcome to our Hack Music Theory community. We're thrilled to hear we've sparked your creative juices, and we're cheering you on 100%! By the way, what kind of music do you make? We publish new vids every Thursday, so we hope to see you again soon for more theory hacks! Until then, have a wonderful week :)

[@matthewsmith1629]

@@HackMusicTheory Hey guys. Thanks for the response. I used to make sort of very minimal chilled drum and bass, but now I've got back into playing guitar religiously so I want to make stuff which is more in that sort of direction. 90s trip hop type stuff. Just see where this goes. I'll be watching all your videos so keep them coming!

[@HackMusicTheory]

Thanks for sharing Matt :) Yeah, it's such a great idea to keep up your guitar chops! All our best, and be sure to keep us updated on your music making.

[@danikoenig]

Amazing thanks! A big HI from Switzerland!

[@HackMusicTheory]

We're really happy you enjoyed our video, Dani! Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment, we're deeply grateful to you. Until next time, happy songwriting in Switzerland! Kate :)

[@darshanpatel8257]

Another game changing video, keep up the incredible work!

[@HackMusicTheory]

Thanks again Darshan for your support! What kind of music are you making and where are you based? Happy songwriting! Kate :)

[@sdjtlch]

First again! Muahahahaha Also, yay for 33k subs

[@HackMusicTheory]

Haha amazingly amazing, you're always No.1 - Yeah!!! Thanks big time for your kind words and ongoing support, Pradich, we both always really enjoy your comments! And, please feel free to share your phone number bass line when you're done. Have a lovely weekend :)

[@metalpuppet5798]

This whole experience thing hurts my brain big time...I love it 😂😂

[@HackMusicTheory]

Haha, we love that you love it 😀

[@vightn]

Thanks for making that channel! :) i like how both of you explain all those decions you make when placing notes and stuff. Making theory enjoyable lol

[@HackMusicTheory]

Aw thanks for watching and connecting, Vale Vightn , it always makes us happy to know that our hacks are helping musicians! On that note, what kinda music do you make, and where are you based?

[@vightn]

Hey, i am based in berlin, germany. I mostly make sample based hip hop, diggin vinyls and find the sweet sounds from the past its a joy :) feel free to check out my channel or soundcloud. But i started piano lessons latley and want to do more modern style beats without samples too. So your channel comes at a perfect time for me to get all that theory under my belt.

[@HackMusicTheory]

Thanks so much for sharing Vale! That's wonderful that you've started learning the piano, it's my favourite, after voice of course :) It's cool that you want to branch out and make your own sample-free music, it's so satisfying to listen to a song where you've chosen every note. We are so glad to welcome you to the Hack Music Theory revolution and we're cheering you on every step of the way! Have a great week full of learning and creativity! Tschüss! Kate :)

[@mimmkey]

This was the only way I could kind of start off when I was first beginning to write my own songs on guitar because I only read tabs and had no o experience to play off of. What I like about the bank card idea is the 4 groups can sometimes provide some colorful chords structures. Love the video and this series is becoming one of my absolute favorites. I would like to know if you have any videos already, or if you'd be willing to maybe do a video based a bit more on the theory of the emotional construct of a song by use of different intervals?? Either way, you keep making em, and I'll keep watching and sharing em. Thanks a ton:)

[@HackMusicTheory]

Hi Mikey! Awesome to hear from you again and thanks for watching! We don't have a specific video on that topic, however, if I may make a suggestion, if you don't have it already, I think you would find our "Hack Music Theory for Songwriting and Producing" PDF very helpful. There's a hack in there specifically for intervals and their emotions. It also has a wealth of other hacks which include how to write chord progressions, bass lines, synth riffs, etc. You can download it from our website here: revolutionharmony.com/books. Let me know if that's helpful to you. How is your writing going? Are you currently working on a film project? Until next time, take care. Kate :)

[@mimmkey]

Revolution Harmony I literally stumbled on that minutes before your reply!! Haha!!! I downloaded it after seeing your first video and have been digesting it in chunks. It's absolutely brilliant. I do have a few shorts and feature length documentary in the works. Thank you for asking by the way. I also would like to release a batch of EPs by the end of 2018. Biggest thing I've been digesting is getting that rich and powerful "Hollywood" sound via different mix methods. Haven't found a tried and true method yet but I'm doing my best, and slowly but surely making progress. You can hear some of my samples at www.soundcloud.com/happy-accidents-1 if you'd like. Thanks again to the both of you for being so responsive, and dedicated to your craft and our community as a whole. It makes a HUGE difference to know that some people in the music industry aren't just out for themselves. If I can ever be of assistance, be it writing a lengthy review for publication or personal use, or even just assist in a social media campaign, please let me know.

[@HackMusicTheory]

Hey Mikey, hope you had a great weekend! That's wicked that you're finding the PDF helpful (good timing), that makes us very happy. It's awesome that you have projects you can start using your newfound hacks on, that's always the best way to learn! We're cheering you on all the way! Good luck with the mixing methods, it's quite the science which comes out sounding magical when done right! Thanks for sharing your samples, they are very cool. You've got quite the collection and a vast array of different vibes. Thank you big time for your very kind offer to lend a helping hand, I've made a note and will connect if we think of something. In the meantime, your support for what we do is wonderfully brilliant. Have a creative and productive week! Kate :)

[@MrIggysinatra]

awesome as usual Ray! just a suggestion to play the bass line after a few of the different steps that you took to create it! I think that would really help understand a bit more of the cool process you created

[@chickenmadness1732]

Hey, do you have any more information about linking the different modes/scales to emotions? In your books for example. Or other videos? I'm super interested in it, not just 'happy' vs 'sad' but all the other emotions. For example when you feel empowered and powerful just below the surface and want to go out into the world. And you're overcoming fears to be able to do that.

[@HackMusicTheory]

Hey hey Chicken Madness! I recognise your picture, did you just join our apprenticeship? If so, then wooohooo and welcome to the family!!! We're beyond stoked and grateful to have you on board! And to answer your question. Yes, you can learn all about the modes, their vibes, and how to use them in our Songwriting & Producing PDF, which you'll now have (in the course) if you joined the apprenticeship. And if that was indeed you, then we'll see you over in our apprentice network! Either way, thanks big time for being part of our Hack Music Theory community, we appreciate you. Ray :)

[@chickenmadness1732]

@@HackMusicTheory Hi Ray. I did join your apprenticeship yesterday. I watched a few of the videos already. It's really great

[@HackMusicTheory]

Wooohooo!!!!!! Welcome to the family, that's so awesome!!! And we're super happy to hear you're already getting stuck in, and enjoying the course so far :) Thanks BIG time once again, and we'll see you over in the network...

[@chucku.farley]

Wow! What a great sounding bass line!

[@HackMusicTheory]

Glad you dig it Christian! Thanks for watching and connecting, we really appreciate it!! By the way, what kind of music do you make? Kate :)

[@amosluyk]

Nice one again Ray! My personal (theory free) method to banish writer's block.... don't listen to music for a couple of days, then go for a walk... guaranteed head full of ideas :) I think your method has the edge on mine though ;)

[@HackMusicTheory]

Hey Amos! So good to hear from you, I thought you might have gotten lost in the woods! How has your summer been? Are you back to making music? I like your method for banishing writer's block. We go for runs and always have so much creative energy and awesome ideas during and after. Take care, Kate :)

[@digitig]

The restaurant looks really good. I doubt it delivers to London, England, though. :(

[@HackMusicTheory]

Hmmm...don't think so Tim! But I know that you have many many veg restaurants there that I wish I could try...do they deliver to Canada?! And hello to you in London! Kate :)

[@nztnarg]

That was awesome. Thank you for another awesome vid

[@HackMusicTheory]

We're really happy you enjoyed our video, nztnarg! Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment, we're deeply grateful to you. Until next time, happy songwriting! Kate :)

[@Chadosaaan]

Congrats on all of the subscribers! Very interesting idea, too.

[@HackMusicTheory]

Thanks Chad! We're blown away and humbled by all the subscribers and outpouring of support. Thank you for believing in us! Hope you had a great weekend. What are you working on this week? Kate :)

[@Chadosaaan]

Working on 3 sets of singles to be released in several languages. As you may remember, Japanese is one of those languages, but I plan on expanding into Korea and English speaking countries not too long after. Just getting it all prepared in terms finishing the songs, choreographing the live show elements and figuring out what will work best to market such a big project. I'm thankful for this video because in the east, you tend to hear slightly more elaborate bass lines, and this is a great method for at least finding inspiration for bass line movement in some of those songs. Do you guys have any upcoming releases?

[@HackMusicTheory]

Wow thanks for sharing Chad, that sounds like a really big project and are in the final push! Hooray! When are you planning to release them? That's really interesting about the bass lines being more elaborate in popular music in the east. Let's hope that that can influence western pop music! Thanks for asking about our upcoming releases! We have a release planned for each month until at least the end of the year. We haven't yet released any of our own music this year because we've been so busy setting up this channel! Last year we had at least one single a month and sometimes two a month, it was amazing! We'll get there again in the future :) Ok I'm rambling a bit! So the song this month (September 29) will be our love song "I Is Love for You". If you watched our wedding vlog you will have heard some of it, and we'll be doing a theory video on it the day before it's release, so stay tuned! Have a wonderful weekend Chad!

[@Chadosaaan]

Alright! Yeah, I remember that one. I just rewatched it. You guys seem like you really belong together, and I'll be ready for the official release. And yeah, I can imagine it's a little work getting all of this going. I'm sure everyone is appreciating the sacrifice, though. One song a month is a good pace. It's about the same pace that I'm planning on releasing my own singles. As for the actual release date of the first one, it is going to depend on marketing to a large degree, so that's why it's taking a bit. There is a lot of little transitional lifestyle bits that are being worked out and professionalized. But it shouldn't be too much longer. The reason I'm taking extra care is because I have my eyes on a very large record company in Japan, so I'm going to have to show up with guns loaded to be considered, and I'll need even MORE ammunition to have any level of negotiating room. I know what they want, and I'm trying to create a win-win situation for everyone involved. Wouldn't want to get dragged under by the system, either, you know? Anyways, I'm rambling, also. Haha. Take care, guys. I hope you enjoy your week, and I look forward to this Thursday and to your release of "I is Love for You" on the 29th.

[@HackMusicTheory]

Haha Chad, you're the best, you really know how to make us smile! Wow, it sounds like you have a really solid plan for your music and are really dedicated to your craft, good for you!! We look forward to the release of your music, so let us know when it's out :) Also, I know we've talked of Patreon before, (so there's absolutely no pressure) but I wanted to say that the $2 tier patrons get all of our singles as WAV downloads a month before they're officially released, and they get early access to KZbin videos when possible :D So "I Is Love for You" has been up for a couple of weeks. The next release which we'll be posting to Patreon this week is Ray's hardcore track featuring a Toronto rapper and Brazilian hardcore vocalist, super fun! Ok, I'm sure we'll talk soon, but until then, have a great week!! Kate :)

[@dangerfraser]

Hi guys! love your content in this channel, thanks for posting. I also use reaper and love the flow of the piano roll, and I'm wondering what VST you guys use for your piano/bass/drum/synth sounds?

[@HackMusicTheory]

Hi Sam! Thanks so much for watching and connecting, we really appreciate your support. Yay Reaper! We use Native Instruments for most of our VSTs. The piano we use is called "the Grandeur". The bass is the "Scarbee Jay-Bass" which Ray says is the best sound for the price ($69). The synths are from the "Massive" library. Lastly, the drums are from Toontrack's EZ Drummer with the "Dream Pop" extension. Hope that helps! Take care and happy songwriting. Kate :)

[@chrisdaviesguitar]

147K subs now

[@ComposerAndiKrueger]

Very cool , thx for that!

[@HackMusicTheory]

Hi TheDeanyboy! Thanks again for watching. So glad that you enjoyed the video. What kind of music do you make?

[@ComposerAndiKrueger]

well, I started writing two years ago and think, I have to find myself and what I really want to do. In the moment I "write out" everything inside of me ;)

[@HackMusicTheory]

Good for you! The cool thing is that the more you write, the more you find yourself. At least that's what I've found! Hope you're having a great week! Kate :)

[@ComposerAndiKrueger]

Thx, you both too!

[@gzbd0118]

Just wanted to say I loved the visual of this heavily tattooed guy saying "But first, tea!"

[@gzbd0118]

Also I think I'm gonna try turn a telemarketer number into a locrian bass line because $%$% that #%#$!

[@gzbd0118]

Well thanks for the vid! That was a super fun prompt. Here is my annoying telemarketer song in locrian as promised hitrecord.org/records/3335754 although I'm not entirely sure what time signature I ended up with at some points! :D

[@HackMusicTheory]

Haha yeah man! Tattoos and tea, great combo, right? Maybe I should start a tea company and call it Tattea. What you think? By the way, thanks for all your Reaper tips :)

[@HackMusicTheory]

Haha that's absolutely hilarious!!! A Locrian telemarketer tune, perfect! And, I think there's about a billion people who'd agree with you on your mode choice :) Thanks for sharing, really enjoyed this idea!

[@Bboreal88]

I have a question. I use to master the beat with the vocal, all in one project, since the beginning. Is it wrong? Should I master the beat, then add the vocal, then master again?

[@HackMusicTheory]

Hey hey Brunno, thanks a bunch for watching! Great question too, and I've got good news for ya... You're definitely doing it the correct way already, so just keep on doing what you're doing! So yeah, you always wanna mix and master your project once everything is completed, including the vocals. Hope this helps, and thanks again! Ray :)

[@djdrwatson]

0:46 at the end of the intro I was expecting Ray to throw away his phone just like what Kate does!

[@HackMusicTheory]

Haha! So great to hear from you djdrwatson! Thanks again for watching. Kate :)

[@LOLCoolJ]

Oh, you're in BC too? Cool.

[@HackMusicTheory]

We sure are :) Been back and forth between Van and Vic, but loving it here in Vic now! Where about are you based?

[@GeeksThroughoutTime]

A few of us BCers here watching your vids :)

[@HackMusicTheory]

Thanks for watching and connecting Greg! Yay BC! Where are you from, if you don't mind me asking? Kate :)

[@GeeksThroughoutTime]

I'm just outside Quesnel, up the Barkerville Highway :)

[@HackMusicTheory]

Amazing! So close :) Hope you had a great long weekend!

[@briancraig4058]

Can some please show me to video where this shown in Logic Pro x 10?

[@alextekeus4864]

type "editing piano roll logic" in the search bar.

[@HackMusicTheory]

Hi Brian! Thanks so much for watching and connecting. I hope that Alex's guidance was able to get you to where you wanted. Until next time, happy songwriting :)

[@HackMusicTheory]

Hi Alex! Thanks so much for taking the time to answer Brian's question, we really appreciate it. Hope you had a great weekend and we look forward to connecting again. Take care. Kate :)

[@XXmatt18XX]

turn ur fav (vegan) restaurant to a bassline hahahaha u wiiiild ray!!

[@HackMusicTheory]

Hahaha thanks eMCee, so happy you enjoyed the video! And yeah, I turn everything I dig into music :)

[@GeeksThroughoutTime]

From your directions: drive.google.com/file/d/0B6gFK-NfMQNSemFtZ2lSQVdwWHc/view?usp=sharing

[@HackMusicTheory]

Super cool Greg, thanks so much for sharing! Who's phone number is that? :)

[@GeeksThroughoutTime]

Mine, but altered enough that no one could figure it out :)

[@rikraunaak2507]

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