Arranging Your Music 1: Techniques And Tips

[@da-p6814]

Bizzare that this has such a low view count, this could help a ton of people. The quality and insight in this lesson - I felt like I ought to be paying for it! Thanks a ton for your work

[@EarOpener]

Thanks D.A.P. - the best things in life are free! Spread the word. EO

[@natesamadhi33]

Because too many people focus too much on "plugins" or vst "hacks" to try to better their music quickly instead of really working on fundamental creativity & artistry

[@frankservant5754]

Audiences can be very intriguing you find one excellent video with few views and some random video with over 1M views, it is the same thing with music too

[@kozihoppy]

Very insightful indeed!

[@bleeptwig]

It’s just such a horrible song choice I can’t stand to hear it more that once. 😂

[@bradleyhoward8195]

This is a gem of find..! Thank you so much. I'm scared to listen to 100+ tracks on my hard-drive with this knowledge as I might finally finish one!

[@EarOpener]

Ha ha - thanks. I won't take up any more of your time - you have a lot of work to do, apparently EO

[@danielgreen9676]

Showing and explaining what makes a good arrangement by beginning with a bad arrangement is an excellent communication technique. I’d love to see more like this one.

[@EarOpener]

Thank you! We can provide more bad music! You may like our other two episodes on Arranging on the channel. Good luck with your music EO

[@JimiWaggs]

Absolutely love how you came into this by showing an example of bad arrangement by comparison. Not only does that help a person understand arranging when they don’t have a firm grasp on what the concept is, but it’s also just entertaining to hear people critique things, isn’t it? So it kind of draws you in right away. Thanks for that.

[@EarOpener]

Thank you J.T. Glad you enjoyed it EO

[@BenjaminVallejera]

This is a goldmine for newbies like me! I know how to compose songs, but arranging, i'm always doing the 1st one.. good thing i stumbled on this youtube video!

[@EarOpener]

Thanks Benjamin. Tons more on the channel to explore - I'm wondering if you might find ''Taking care of the Bass' useful kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIfRaJdmZrKbjJY EO

[@HODIUSDUDE]

Great tutorial. Lou Reed stands out in my mind as an artist who took very basic structures and constantly rearranged them. Compare his live performances at the Ritz '86 or Capitol Theatre '84 with studio recordings of the same songs, or even to other live shows. Doing so, you gain insight of how the same song can be arranged with different instruments and musicians to create a unique experience of something very familiar.

[@EarOpener]

Very very true. Some of my favourites are those 60s ad 70s R&B arrangements of hit songs - eg Aretha Franklin. Classic example - Aretha's 'Young Gifted and Black' - simultaneously faithful to and radical departure from Nina Simone's version. EO

[@chopinsonatas606]

I am truly devastated that I only just found this channel, but I am sharing it with everyone now!. Thank you all so much, you guys are amazing."

[@EarOpener]

Thanks for sharing - we're very glad it's useful for you. Good luck with your music. EO

[@markwheatley7977]

Great video I now know more about space than I did before. My wall of sound is going to get a kicking.

[@EarOpener]

You won't regret it. Good luck, and thanks for your feedback. EO

[@rarbebonkers]

This was the most helpful video I've found for arranging my own music. I recently just started music production and have been progressively improving. I was stuck on arranging until watching this video. Thank you!

[@EarOpener]

Thank you Gerard - so glad it was helpful. Enjoy exploring the channel. EO

[@skitvandarken]

The best video on youtube about arrangement i've found untill now

[@EarOpener]

Thank you. Glad you like it! Be sure to check out our other two videos on the same topic . . .EO

[@theviper1999uk]

This is without doubt the best breakdown of arrangement theory and practice I've seen. Really great intro

[@EarOpener]

Thanks so much! You're in luck - we have two more videos about arranging coming up in a couple of weeks. EO

[@theviper1999uk]

@@EarOpener Wow, I'm excited 😊

[@WoockerSocket]

this video is so underrated, so helpful

[@EarOpener]

Thank you - tell your friends (!) Hope you find other things on the channel that are helpful - you may like this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZbZXmedgLtlecU. EO

[@AuraeRecords]

When he played that "badly arranged" Christmas cover song, I was like T_T THAT'S WHAT ALL MY SONGS SOUND LIKE LOL!! But thank you so much for this video, I learned a LOT

[@EarOpener]

Ha ha! Yes, we've all been there! I have to say, arrangements like that CAN work if the context is right - a lot of punk songs were just like a loud version of this! Good luck with your music EO

[@AuraeRecords]

Thank you so much! Oh yeah I never thought about that haha, I guess punk music is really simplistic but it works for that genre haha. Thanks, You really helped me a lot !@@EarOpener

[@ClbnaVGM]

Thanks a lot guys, excellent stuff indeed ! My demos are always quite busy, lots of ideas in the same room... These demos out of boredom are never finished, and I tend to compose new things, ideas, but without working on arrangement. Tons of harddrives with unfinished badly arranged stuff (mostly instrumental). Maybe the keyword here is "Space". I find that writing songs is more easy than instrumentals because you have a classic canvas of intro/verse/chorus/verse/chorus/bridge/chorus adlib... Instrumental stuff is much more complicated to arrange. How do you feel about that ?

[@EarOpener]

Yes, you raise some very interesting points. I find that some - especially younger - musicians try to write instrumental music , but only really listen to SONGS themselves. Their work sounds like a backing track but misses the central element - the voice. They are related, but very different things to write. Typically , instrumental music needs a lot more variation and arranging to keep the piece moving forward - think of a symphony or a jazz piece, with solos from different players. Or a clubby track that is very produced with a lot of different sounds and textures. Songs always have that centre - the voice and the lyric - that you know the audience will focus on. In terms of finishing tracks, you might want to check out this video on our channel . . . . kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYSqmISgbZ1lorM Good luck with your music! EO

[@MHlovesz]

Excellent content on the most underrated channel on YT! Instantly subbed!

[@EarOpener]

Thank you! Tell your friends!! EO

[@ivaylosl]

Crazy how underrated this channel is. The production of the videos and the insights provided are premium.

[@EarOpener]

Thank you! tell your friends . . !

[@lasermedia3256]

I don't know who decided to put this together, but damn you guys are saints. Thank you, it's a wonderful time we live in! One of the best pieces of music education content on the net

[@EarOpener]

You're making us blush. Thanks so much. All these videos actually came out of various talks that we gave to 18 year olds at schools in London. We thought this was the information they needed and asked some esteemed friends to help put it together. EO

[@laurenrosesingingteacher]

This was the most helpful video on arranging I could find after scouring the internet trying to get some help. Thank you so much!!!

[@EarOpener]

So happy you found it helpful! - you're welcome. Check out our other two episodes on Arranging. . . EO

[@ameevamusic]

i really want to point out appreciation for Yazz and Carly for giving such a serious and concerned feedback all the time, when they could instead have laugh their asses hearing such odd arrangements. I wonder if they knew those arrangements were made bad on purpose. But I have to imagine a newbie reciving this comments and man, that would be unbelievable helpful. The same way arranging can make or break your piece, feedback can push or destroy careers. Big love for them!

[@EarOpener]

Such a great point, thanks. FYI - yes they DID know that the arrangements had been made deliberately with issues. Totally agree about feedback - in fact we made a video about it - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKe5hIZvaLyjh6c . It is, I'm sorry to say, one of our least watched videos - but one of the most important topics. I know so many young musicians whose main issue is about sharing their music (not making it!). Paul.

[@Jade-yx8uu]

I'm following an arrangement class and honestly I've learned more in this video than the previous 4 or 5 classes...

[@EarOpener]

I'm so glad it's useful. I really recommend checking out our playlist "Organising your music" kzbin.info/aero/PLd78t7GIBhi-RRb-0MGo_5gkDEFCJFJkM. which covers more ground on arrangement. We'll also be doing more in the new year. EO

[@tracytoc]

Thank you so much for doing this! This is so helpful for aspiring songwriters and musicians!

[@EarOpener]

You are very welcome! Good luck with all your musical adventures. EO

[@deweerman6467]

For months I have been looking for a video like this. There isn't that much of it on KZbin. I don't know why it didn't find it earlier. It is really great. By giving al these different perspectives on arranging it really broadens my scope on the possibilities and it shows the difference that it makes. As someone that struggles with translating guitar demos to a song that can be played with a band, this really helps me out.

[@EarOpener]

So glad it was useful. Plenty more on the channel to explore - you might find 'Taking Care of the Bass' useful. EO

[@deweerman6467]

@@EarOpener I already bingewatched your channel. But I will probably come back because of the density of the content. Can't wait to see new videos though.

[@EarOpener]

ha ha, great. We're planning new episodes. Let us know if there is anything you would particularly like us to cover. EO

[@marting6037]

Thank you: this should really help me properly consider the overall sound and inherent dynamics to avoid usual drift towards 'too much going on' muddiness

[@EarOpener]

Our pleasure. You might like our other two episodes on Arranging on the channel. Good luck with your music! EO

[@marting6037]

@@EarOpener i will definitely be checking those out. Ive found it remarkable how so much emphasis is made on recording/mixing etc yet so little on the prime factor 'arrangement' without which hours of mixing simply cannot fix. I guess partly due to 'most' being keen enthusiatic amateurs as opposed to professionally trained. Plus, 'arrangement' simply sounds less exciting/sexy

[@EarOpener]

yes - weird isn't it? My guess is that it will start to come into fashion again as a subject. All we need is Beyonce to wear an 'I heart Arrangemen' t shirt . . . EO

[@anushakanchi6382]

I visit this video time and again to include techniques what is explained in the video in my own arrangement. Thank you !

[@EarOpener]

That is great to hear Anusha, thanks. Good luck with your music EO

[@marcosgovea]

Thanks so much for this lesson. I really appreciate it.

[@EarOpener]

Thanks Marcos - We're so glad you enjoyed this.We'll be uploading a new video every week, so stay tuned....

[@woo1649]

Absolutely brilliant video. I learned more from this short video on arranging of yours, than I have after countless hours of reading books and watching others how to video's. Thanks

[@EarOpener]

You make it a pleasure by saying that. Thank you! Check out the other two episodes on arranging . . . . maybe up your street EO

[@Gregorovitch144]

I think the famous KZbin algorithm has had a bit a of a brainfart with this one. Definitely one of the best music tuition videos I've come across.

[@EarOpener]

Thank you, we agree!! Tell your friends . . . EO

[@dj_Kzas]

What a piece of gold I just found. Thank you for your teaching, amazing tutorial

[@EarOpener]

Thank you - so glad it was useful. Check out our other two videos on Arranging on the channel - you might also find them useful. Good luck with your music EO

[@Bozo_is_in_ze_place]

Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you very much for the clear wirk plan, steps and examples. Great video! 😊

[@EarOpener]

Our pleasure - you might find our other episodes on arranging useful - there are two more. EO

[@lingeproductions]

Absolutely brilliant! What a great way to explain and show what arranging means. I've been stuck doing example 1 for years and choosing ranges to make space really landed with me. I went straight to work and added a simple arpeggios but around the high C area and it was clear and made room for the rest of the tracks. Thank you for your excellent explanation of a simple yet game changing arrangment of a classic.

[@EarOpener]

Delighted you found this useful. Hope there are more things on the channel that catch your eye/ear. Also new episodes coming soon. EO

[@jonas4822]

Incredibly high quality production in every way. This is easy in the top 0.1% of the best YT Videos. Much appreciated

[@EarOpener]

Thanks Jonas - really appreciate your generous words. EO

[@alexo5303]

Finally!...after spending a lot of time searching the internet, this video is answering my question. Thank you for posting a very helpful and informative video.

[@EarOpener]

Delighted you found us. Spread the word. And good timing - this morning we will be filming two more episodes on arranging. Released soon. Enjoy the channel and good luck with your music EO

[@MalikAmer87]

I subscribed because of this video, the best KZbin video that a had ever seen , please make more arranging, and production videos 😍🙏.

[@EarOpener]

Thank you Malik.We'll be making some more episodes later in the year.EO

[@yololol6880]

this is def one of the most helpful music production vids on yt, thanks man. really great to see Ed O'brien here

[@EarOpener]

Our pleasure Yolo - thanks. More Ed O'Brien across the channel. for example the video on getting in the right frame of mind kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYaWcoaCgrJgZpI All the best with your own music.

[@krnflks]

I really love when you get into songs as an abstract concept thing. There's this band called Sloppy Jane that does this at their shows, they kind of blend all the songs together into this intense audio/visual performance that is just so raw and organic. Highly recommend checking them out, their latest album was recorded in various caves to capture the reverberation and sonic quality of the spaces. Really cool stuff.

[@EarOpener]

Thanks for the tip Feegs. Just watched the tiny desk - they are quite something. All the best EO

[@krnflks]

@@EarOpener Thanks for the reply :)

[@jg1503]

This is the tool I’ve been missing all my life. You changed my songwriting instantly. Thank you so much! Been watching all your videos trying to learn as much as I can. Need to keep rewatching all of it. This is just incredible!

[@EarOpener]

Thanks so much EV. If you ever want to send us a short video of how you used our content to improve your own work (a before or after?) we are really interested to share people's experiences of the channel. Send anything to [e-mail]

[@rafsandomierz5313]

You helped me to understand that my arrangement isn't that bad when it comes to organization.

[@EarOpener]

Thats great - glad we could help! EO

[@natashasealemusician]

Thank you - so very much...Pure gold. How I wish I'd found sooner!

[@EarOpener]

You are very welcome - hope there is other useful stuff for you elsewhere on the channel. Good luck with your music EO

[@brokenorbitmusic9724]

This is just the kind of video/channel which every one writing or producing music should watch. Thanks for sharing such wonderful content. Much Love and gratitude from big ole Texas. You guys Rock! ♥️

[@EarOpener]

Thanks so much. Good luck with your music. EO

[@jasoncoen4428]

Found this really helpful. Thank you

[@EarOpener]

So glad you found it helpful! EO

[@無何有の里]

I just started watching this video 5m ago But this take me next level thank youuuuu!!!!,

[@EarOpener]

You are very welcome. There are two more episodes on Arranging - enjoy exploring the channel. EO

[@Ritaytm113]

Thank you so much for the video!!! Seriously I have been looking for videos of arranging music and this is the first one that really talks about how to put different instruments tgt! Would appreciate more videos like this! Thank you so much! God bless you! It deserves more views 🤩

[@EarOpener]

Thank you! Visit our channel, we have 2 more videos on the subject. kzbin.info/aero/PLd78t7GIBhi8YNO9_djEBhsl8fEDUjV3N. Good luck with your music EO

[@OmarGabra]

Beautiful work, thank you for the video, it is an eye & ear opener ;)

[@EarOpener]

Many thanks. Hope you find other things on the channel that are useful. EO

[@OmarGabra]

@@EarOpener yes, the other videos are on my list :)

[@marcneslydelmot]

Love the vocal by the way

[@EarOpener]

Yes - Cherise Burnett Adams - a very good singer. Well known in the UK Jazz scene, but also does her own songs. Check her out. EO

[@jackcrook4435]

Wow, your videos are so great. I love that you have genuinely great musicians and musical references, and aren't like every other channel pushing modern pop and DAW hacks. This video is really significant, and if you continue to make more videos, more on arranging would be fantastic. I find that arranging is one of the hardest aspects of music to find knowledge of on the internet. The web is up to its ears in nashville number system videos but shows you no way of organising. I've been making music for a longtime but feel arranging is the one thing that really holds me back in terms of gaps in my knowledge. If theres any other references or books youd recommend Id also love to hear them. Thanks for the fantastic channel.

[@EarOpener]

Thanks Jack. We're thinking about our next season of videos, so this is useful to hear. I don't know of any great books on arranging. If I were you, (if you've already listened to everything in our Arrangement playlist) I'd listen to a ton of 70s funk, disco, all of Grace Jones' work with Sly and Robbie, all mid 70s Bob Marley, and plenty of big band jazz/R&B (Ellington, Mingus, Ray Charles) and any of the 'American songbook' artists - Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan , Sinatra , etc.. anything by Stravinsky, Mozart or Beethoven, Missy Elliot, any of Prince in the 'Parade' and 'Sign o the Times' albums, anything arranged by Quincy Jones ... and listen to what they do (and what they DON'T do). Try and follow the 'score' horizontally as well as vertically - pick an instrument or section (eg: 'saxes' or 'piano') and listen to the whole track following what they play, and where they leave space. Then pick TWO sections (eg. bass and guitar) and see how they interact - where they overlap, and where they leave space. Continue listening in different combinations. Once you have internalised this ear training, and once you have heard many many great arrangements from different genres, the process of arranging will come naturally. Good luck! EO

[@jackcrook4435]

I really appreciate the detailed and generous response! The listening to 2 elements at once is a great tip...! I have a lot to take away from all this and I appreciate it. In a few different areas of music I've peeked around in but not headfirst! Another thing that Im quite interested in that doesnt get talked about a lot (if youre looking for new ideas for videos) is repeatable compositional and songwriting tricks and tools that show up a lot. That are obvious, but maybe not to beginning composers and songwriters. For example in 'starman' you theres more than you can poke a stick at with a II chord hook moment, a IV > iv chord change, a classic ii V I cadence, a 'lil susie - everly brothers' moment that matches his lyric about "rock n roll". All the borrowed VIb and VIIb chords and modulations the beatles use. The use of picardy thirds etc... I know its all quite musical jargon to people who don't follow music closely, but they're all quite tangible sounds once you can hear them and isolate them... Anyways, Im sure you guys would describe the application of these tools brilliantly and know more than I can reel off. Anyways, all the best with the channel and again, thanks for the meaningful response!

[@EarOpener]

Yes - good idea. I actually asked this question to the interviewees - about tricks or habits. The pros and cons of this. Thanks!EO

[@faustozarcodrums]

“Musicians love organised drummers” I felt that one 🤣

[@EarOpener]

Ha ha . . . the bitter truth . . EO

[@nocrownking97]

great stuff. turned some of my common sense (or so i thought) into musical knowledge.

[@EarOpener]

ha ha - glad it all made sense . . . EO

[@petermorgan2967]

Thanks so much. It'll do my family band the world of good and get my wife and I on the same page ... well at least a little when trying to improve what we do.

[@EarOpener]

Our pleasure - good luck!

[@matsbackstrom2423]

Excellent tutorial on arranging songs. Thanks a ton!!! 👍🏻

[@EarOpener]

Our pleasure . Check out the other arranging videos on the channel . . . EO

[@bicmacman55]

Incredible! Commenting to help algorithm. Amazing production quality.

[@EarOpener]

your contribution to the algorithm, is very much appreciated - thank you!EO

[@Actunify]

Thank you! Such a clear illustration!

[@EarOpener]

Glad it helped!. Check out the other two videos on arranging on our channel. EO

[@RuslanKatiyenov]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@mira.sings.]

Wow thank you so so much! I feel like most of the other people who said they think they should pay for this high quality content! Please keep going, you guys explain it so good🙏

[@EarOpener]

Thank you. Yes we're working on more videos . . in the meantime hope you find other useful things on the channel. EO

[@AdemolaAdeniyi]

You juat won a new subscriber. I didn't have to finish watching the video b4 deciding to subscribe. Thanks for this video

[@EarOpener]

You are very welcome, Ademol! Enjoy exploring the channel. New videos on arranging coming soon . . . EO

[@woolrich020]

Amazing production quality, well presented and a bunch of great lessons! Thanks!

[@EarOpener]

Our pleasure! Glad you found it useful. Good luck with your music. EO

[@woolrich020]

@@EarOpener Thank you, I'll be tuning in much more often!

[@lw2519]

Realy great content, thanks so much!

[@EarOpener]

Thanks LW. Hope there is other stuff on the channel that is useful to you. EO

[@WojtekBachowiak]

Love this video Thank you for posting

[@EarOpener]

Our pleasure, Thanks! More episodes on arranging on the channel . . .EO

[@ellieti]

Thank you so much for the video, this is just what I needed right now, as I’m working on my first single and am taking the step from demo to the actual recording now! :)

[@EarOpener]

Great, thanks - hope the single works out well. EO

[@InfinityMusicPiano]

This Channel helps me alot 🔥🔥 You guys deserve more views and please make more educational videos ❤️❤️ All the support from Hong Kong🇭🇰

[@EarOpener]

Fantastic! Happy to help.... and tell your friends! EO

[@InfinityMusicPiano]

@@EarOpener sure I will 🔥🔥❤️🫣

[@coolben1310]

Thank you for sharing this knowledge

[@EarOpener]

Our pleasure. Hope you find other useful things on the channel. More episodes on arrangement coming soon. EO

[@Breakfast_Time-r3c]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@EarOpener]

It is our pleasure - enjoy the channel! EO

[@andrewdavid9051]

Wow, this truly is a ear opener!

[@EarOpener]

Thank you David. Hope you find other stuff on the channel that helps EO

[@andrewdavid9051]

@@EarOpener Yes, I've been sharing your videos with my friend. Both of us have an interest with sound and music in games.

[@MrVleker]

I thought this was made in December but was shocked to see that it is quite new haha. Love these vids, this was exactly what I was looking for!

[@EarOpener]

We're glad you found us - Thanks MyVleker. New video on melody just released today. Merry Christmas to you.

[@MrVleker]

@@EarOpener thanks, so am I. I'm trying to improve my productions and arrangements and came across your website! I'm definitely going to watch all the videos, keep up the good work and merry christmas haha!

[@vividtreks]

This is phenomenal! Thank you for the content.

[@EarOpener]

It is our pleasure. Good luck with your music EO

[@PremAsang]

Brilliant. And yes, full of insights!

[@EarOpener]

Thank you!

[@petrusbeethoven9640]

What can I say, it's all been said! Fantastic video, a real "Mind opener"!

[@EarOpener]

Thanks! ...and good to hear that a Beethoven enjoyed our work! EO

[@Rey.adOfficial]

Nice video, good tips. only question is why Didn’t Lowkey have any description of who he is in the actual video?

[@EarOpener]

thanks. Yes, you're right - thanks for pointing out. That was an editing error . . . Apologies (to Lowkey, especially). EO

[@AndrewThompson-v9i]

Very very helpful video. Thank you

[@EarOpener]

You are very welcome. You might like our other two episodes on arranging , , ,Good luck! EO

[@philcheesesteak7876]

Very educational and helps those that get in the “zone”

[@EarOpener]

Thanks Phil. Hope you find more stuff on the channel EO

[@levinsonl]

really really excellent video, thank you so much

[@EarOpener]

Thanks Luke - check out the other two videos on arrangement - maybe they will also help . .. EO

[@seekohn3022]

Awesome. Just awesome. Great Video. Helped a lot. That`s where YT is jusr pure gold. Its kinda the wikipedia in video format. Love this educational stuff a music. Though theres theory, it remains a mystical thing. Great job! Humanity is awesome!

[@EarOpener]

So glad you like it - thank you! EO

[@vythaoduongnguyen]

Thank you so much!

[@EarOpener]

You are very welcome! . Hope you find other things on the channel. EO

[@vythaoduongnguyen]

@@EarOpener Yes, I think I will because your content is super professional

This was such an amazing video!! I'm new to making music and recently ran into trouble with making enough space in my music. I looked around the Internet for courses/advice, but this was soo helpful! Really helped bring a lot of things I've heard here and there together. Thank you!

[@EarOpener]

Thanks Davonte. Look out for more videos coming up in a couple of months - another on arranging (thinking in lines) plus more . . . Good luck with your music EO

[@machadofervargas]

Amazing video!! I am composing songs, but having trouble arranging the other instruments! Specially I tend to put too much going on on the Piano, because I am a classical pianist, so I am used to play piano solo, and it's really hard to not put the piano as the star in the arrangement! 😅

[@EarOpener]

So glad it was helpful. You should watch our other two episodes on Arranging - some good advice from Tehillah Alfonso and others. Good luck with your musical journey! EO

[@seangraham392]

Great great video. Very clear. Thank you! :)

[@EarOpener]

Thanks Sean. Hope you find other stuff on the channel that's useful. EO

[@Arjun-ke1cy]

Quality CONTENT MANHHHHHHHHHHH ...THANK YOUUU U NEED MORE SUBBSS ❤

[@EarOpener]

Thanks Arjun - spread the word! EO

[@beatsbyekwatoriano3556]

So lucky to be here... Bro... Much much love...

[@EarOpener]

Glad it's working for you! Lots more stuff on the channel - and more to come in a few months. EO

[@rickvanderhoof884]

Really enjoyed the instruction. My question is, when you start each instrument in the intro at a different time, and you finally get to the vocals where every instrument is playing, then what do you do in the chorus, verse, and refrain? How do you change them around so they sound different than the intro layering but still remain cohesive? Stopping and starting? Introducing new instruments like a guitar or sax solo? Or just change the parts you already have?

[@EarOpener]

Thanks Rick. That's a big question! I'd advise not overthinking it - there is no magic solution. Or , another way of saying it, there are limitless solutions. Maybe the best way to understand all this is by learning to play (or programme into a DAW) some of your favourite tracks, and see what they do. If you learn, let's say, 50-100 songs, you'll soon internalise what has worked for others, which will guide you towards what will work for you. But to try to answer your question - let's take the example of choruses : some barely change the vibe, but the tune changes ; some have different chord structures; some are louder than the verse; some bring in a new layer (eg harmony vocals) ; some don't change the instruments but change the arrangement (eg guitar changes from picking arpeggio to strumming chords) ; some change key ; some don't really have choruses (does Hey Jude have a chorus?) etc.. etc... So many possibilities. Hope that isn't too much of a non-answer . Good luck with your music EO

[@dontletmebrown]

Top notch production and great tips, thank you!

[@EarOpener]

Thanks Justin. Hope you find other episodes on channel that are useful to you. EO

[@slimpyman]

I'd like more stuff like this. It's unique content

[@EarOpener]

Thank you! Check out our other episodes on Arranging on the channel EO

[@OvieRevaldi]

Thanks

[@EarOpener]

you are very welcome EO

[@Keystianmusic]

This is so Helpful

[@EarOpener]

Great to hear - thank you. Check out our other two episodes on arranging. Good luck with your music! EO

[@raoufghojoghi8700]

10:23 I just now realized that this “key / synthy electronic piano- whatever…” sound is exactly the same with Radiohead Creep key sound

[@EarOpener]

ah , right. I think it is the Arturia minimoog EO

[@lilalaunelove]

That's a really helpful video 💕 Thanks so much for uploading!

[@EarOpener]

Thank you, it is our pleasure - hope you find other things on the channel that you find useful. Check out our 'Organising your music" videos kzbin.info/aero/PLd78t7GIBhi-RRb-0MGo_5gkDEFCJFJkM All the best with your music EO

[@lilalaunelove]

@@EarOpener That's lovely! Thank you, really curious to watch them all!

[@78Point26]

Herb Alpert put out at least three different versions of "Besame Mucho", all of which are great - and it's not even his own tune! :) He also has at least two different versions of "You Smile, The Song Begins" (which is his own tune). He is one of the best arrangers of (other people's) music in the past half century or so, in my opinion; very few duds.

[@chukwubuikemanueyiagu1567]

how does this channel have this ampunt of views?!!! I've learnt so much just 10mins in, my goodness

[@EarOpener]

Thank you!

[@mattd2641]

Which virtual instrument did you use for the guitar in the ‘introducing/cutting’ section? Sounds pretty good.

[@EarOpener]

its nothing special - just a stock electric guitar on Logic Sampler, put through a logic amp and Soundtoys Tremolater

[@mattd2641]

@@EarOpener awesome thank you. Your channel and videos are great btw-the example you came up with for the “too busy” bad arrangement actually made me laugh out loud-it reminded me of a couple of ill-fated songs i’ve done.

[@EarOpener]

ha ha . . .we've all been there at some point! Really glad you enjoyed it EO

[@PaperClipFlip]

Who is the guy at 20:45? I don't think his bio/introduction was included, unlike the other guests. Great video, though! Love it

[@EarOpener]

It is rapper/activist Lowkey. I'm embarrassed to say his caption got missed out - although he is credited at the beginning of the video. Brilliant man. hen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lowkey

[@emmanuelsangacreations]

This Chanel's gonna be big in the near future

[@EarOpener]

We hope so Emmanuel. Spread the word! More videos coming over the coming weeks.

[@presetreveal]

Amazing tutorial

[@EarOpener]

Thanks. Check out the other two episodes we have on Arranging . . . EO

[@60silva]

What is that he's using @6:28 is this a program? I'm wanting to get into making/arranging music

[@EarOpener]

It's logic X with the piano roll editor open. EO

[@TheComposer1979]

This is great

[@EarOpener]

thank you! EO

[@cfdemarco2]

Hey thanks. That's great information.

[@EarOpener]

You're very welcome Carla. Enjoy the channel

[@kiliankraus]

I'm 3 minutes in and this video is graet!

[@EarOpener]

glad you're enjoying it! Tons more on the channel EO

[@brendyhealy9374]

This is so helpful!!

[@EarOpener]

We're here to help! Enjoy exploring the channel. EO

[@ultraparadoxical7610]

Really good vid! 👍🏽

[@ultraparadoxical7610]

I think the guitar would work even better with one stab per bar on the 4

[@EarOpener]

Thanks - hope you find more useful stuff on the channel EO

[@marcus_ohreallyus]

This video is basically about how to put some stank on your music. I think it can be teached to a certain degree, but for the most part, stank is something you're born with. This applies to visual art as well.

[@EarOpener]

Thanks for the comment. I respectfully disagree! I think this video is NOT about stank (which I agree, some people access more easily than others - they have better ideas more often,; although in my experience this gift can be nurtured or squandered during a career). The video is about technique and this can be learned with a bit of practice. Some people teach themselves over their musical journey (I did), others learn from collaborating with others, others learn by going to college or watching KZbin. I would argue that almost any great sounding music embodies the ideas in this video - understanding them (even if that understanding is intuitive) will probably make your track sound better. But no matter how much you use these ideas, it doesn't guarantee a great track - you could be a technical genius but your ideas or sound is boring/derivative/safe and no-one will want to listen to it. If you have stank you stand a chance - but that is for another video . . . Good luck with your music EO

[@marcus_ohreallyus]

@@EarOpener all good points

[@VENOMONA]

Awesome videos! Thank you very much!

[@EarOpener]

Thanks you! It is our pleasure. I just checked out your channel - you seem to know a lot about arranging already! Keep up the good work . . .EO

[@VENOMONA]

Thank you! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 I already subscribed to your channel waiting for more videos! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@anywherepcgeeks827]

What software are you using for doing your arrangements? Is there a version for Windows 7, 10, 11? Thank you for your advice. You explanations and demonstrations are very excellent.

[@EarOpener]

Thanks- glad we're helping. I'm afraid the DAW software is Apple Logic - so no Windows option. The score writing app is Finale - available for both platforms. But honestly the windows DAWS (eg Cubase, FL Studio, Reaper etc...) can do everything that Logic can do. Good luck! EO

[@Barnassenter]

Wow I've been looking for something like this for some time now. I would easily pay money for an even more in depth Masterclass type of course. Keep up the good work. I am a singer and have my own studio. I write songs, but have always felt that my weak point is arranging the song in a catchy way :). Having played in bands with really good musicians for many years I tend to set the bar quite hight for my self. So I need to get better :). Again, a brilliant cource. Hope you will come up with more, or maybe you have som news or tips for me?

[@EarOpener]

Thanks so much for the positive feedback. We will be doing some more videos in the Spring. We are interested in seeing if our followers are interested in us covering any particular topics - you can leave feedback here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYOvZHmEh9yNntE We know we will be doing more on arranging and something on modulation. Thanks again EO