How To Get a Song In The Charts (2017)

Brett Domino returns with another pop songwriting guide, complete with his own potential hit single (music video starts at 3:58) - available to download now at Bandcamp (goo.gl/DPKXtK), iTunes (goo.gl/0mYKuZ) and most other digital stores...
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[@Jack.758]

"I think most ladies like a guy with a bit of a bad boy image... But not necessarily guys who are actually bad, like Peter Sutcliffe" Bang on, that.

[@TJ20232]

"I CAN CHANGE HIM!"

[@joeytwoeyes]

"He won't judge me" is also another big one, I think.

[@joebailey5658]

This is the most generic song I've ever heard. It's actually amazing

[@dj3us]

It’s actually more enjoyable than examples he mentioned in the beginning.

[@kuchenjaeger2164]

@SublimeHawk6 Yah

[@felicvik9456]

@@aidan4337 Yаh

[@bartsimpsonn6027]

it hurts how he shows u how eazy it technicly is and makes u feel like shit cuz u like it, kida like a grown man still reading childbooks, but then u hear the final thing and fall in love with it

[@jgemini3056]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6nak2ieqZp7oq8

[@sekito2125]

"Nobody is perfect but you know I ain't nobody"

[@BaziaBanan]

same

[@stuartlawlor1778]

That line was sung just when I read that holy Fuck

[@UnitedFeodor]

@@stuartlawlor1778 exactly what happened to me

[@JoicSeth]

Lyrical genious. Wondering why he hasn't won any Grammies yet

[@Inadequatechris]

Really getting your money's worth with those gold suits! :D

[@dangerouslytalented]

gold suits are always worth it

[@BenMcNelly]

/me buys gold suit

[@jyedavid6568]

Didn't they get the suits for "eight out of ten cats does countdown"? kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3u6oWhtfq5pkJI

[@PatienceDepleted]

Good lord, it sounds like every car driven by a 16 year old that's ever passed my house. Good work.

[@Islandarcade]

Not a lot of top chart songs have epic keytar solos, so you are in fact better. MORE KEYTAR

[@gates531]

I will be honest. These guys are on fire. But guess what? I've got a fever! And the only prescription is more cowbell!

[@kickedinthecalfbyacow7549]

I think it’s called a Gitboard.

[@krhisnamerckovalles8337]

“basically the quicker u get to the chorus the highest on the charts u get” I CANT BREATHE

[@hansfranz8795]

I mean, a ton of pop songs have taken this so far that they're actually starting with the chorus right away, so it's pretty darn accurate ... :D

[@yassin6103]

u need an ambulance?

[@krhisnamerckovalles8337]

Yassin Rklm why would i

[@yassin6103]

@@krhisnamerckovalles8337 you said you couldnt breathe. that sounds kinda serious man. but I guess since that was 10 months ago and ur writing now the ambulance already came

[@krhisnamerckovalles8337]

Yassin Rklm thank you for your concern man, i’m good. the ambulance came at time and thankfully i’m alright now. say hi to your mom

[@goingquentin]

I guess I'm just a sheep who likes pop songs but this is actually great

[@isolationeitheror]

quentin It's the satire that makes it great

[@mysterymastermind175]

You're not alone, trust me

[@AimlessSavant]

Blech. Lyrics mean nothing, and I hate that.

[@DanielFerreira-ez8qd]

the point is to be like ear candy. it might be generic and bad, but your brain doesn't care.

[@JoicSeth]

@@AimlessSavant that's... the point?

[@hanoali3885]

it's like you listen to your tips and think it's just a joke but it always works out at the end and actually sounds good😂

[@StealthElectronVIP]

That's because you've been fed this shit for years and despite having the awareness that it's 99% repetitve crap you still somehow enjoy it. You make me sick.

[@itsdeadshot2501]

StealthElectronVIP hey its not just him hahaha don't take it out on just 1 guy

[@hanoali3885]

ItsDeaDshot lmao, honestly. I mean I believe music is all preference based, there's no need for him to get so angry💁

[@subzSauria]

Yea well, thats because all pop music is a joke......to musicians at least

[@markh.9822]

I mean it doesn't sound good, but it sounds accurate

[@tonymusic720]

Is "Africa" by Toto a country song? No, it's a continent song.

[@DanielPaganMurphy]

You win

[@harfast10]

Is it a western continent song?

[@turosfagyi]

how is that relevant here?

[@slein1055]

Is that you dad?

[@lyncis6552]

Fuck sake this is actually really good

[@lyncis6552]

In my opinion, this song has a lot of good points, most of which is it being ironically good. Pop music isn't always "bad" because music taste is subjective and changes from person to person.

[@01ryan10]

cool story. it's shite

[@lyncis6552]

I respect your opinion on this song but I'm afraid we are at a disagreement.

[@asukaainun7473]

Ryan Ell like-dislike ratio disagree

[@01ryan10]

Azka Ainun hey I love the video! I liked it too. its hilarious because it shows how easy it is to be a twat and earn some quick cash

[@febberz]

Brett Domino at it again with reminding us how terrible pop music is, then following it up by absolutely mastering the production of pop song. Every video he does like this is a paradox that messes with my head, which I'm sure is his intention. It works, because now I want to buy the song. Well played, Brett.

[@kirahviofficial5761]

Makes me see what garbage even the best pop songs are

[@mitchclarke19]

@@kirahviofficial5761 Just because something has simple elements, does not mean it's garbage. It actually takes a lot of skill and talent to make something so simple, so effective. A lot of effort goes into making something like a pop song sound so effortless.

[@confusedasian2212]

@@mitchclarke19 Lyrics are made by a marketing team. “A lot of skill and talent to make something so simple, so effective.” Have you listened to Yummy? It was like the #2 pop song on some chart for a while. Are you really going to tell me *that thing* takes talent and skill to make?

[@mitchclarke19]

​@@confusedasian2212 It does. There is a lot more to a song than just it's lyrics. It's melody, harmony, structure, the whole beast of production, whilst maintaining coherence and avoiding overcomplication. A lot goes into it and a lot can be appreciated. And just because something is written by a team as opposed to a single person doesn't make it somehow less in quality. If the exact same song was written by one person as it was a team of people, there is no difference in quality, the only thing it means is that a lot of people helped in crafting what becomes the end product. Look, I'm not saying that every pop song made is great, that has never been true, every era of music has had multitudes of music written that is not great. But the point I'm trying to make is, despite the presence of less than great pop music (which has been true across all genres and throughout all history), there is still great, amazing pop music that (while sometimes appearing simple) takes a lot of time, effort, skill and craftsmanship to create and a lot of care goes into making it the way it is.

[@vibriivibrii]

@@confusedasian2212 yummy went #2 entirely bc it was a bieber song and it was hyped to all hell by his fans, it barely stuck around at all because the general public didn't want it at all

[@RedMeansRecording]

goddamn brett, you guys killed the final song. nice job :) love from seattle, wa.

[@ghoulkiddoo]

Yo what the fuck

[@StormBurnX]

Absolutely did not expect to run into RMR here but this is a mad banger for sure.

[@MrNorbo95]

I can literally see this being played at a club, amazing.

[@K_i_t_t_y84]

You could make millions writing pop songs. Just sayin'.

[@BTobiasJ]

Megan Rivera I heard he is the ghost writer for C-Bomb and Rob J Mandin

[@jackjohnson5024]

@@BTobiasJ he IS them btw

[@MrMonkeyhanger]

@@jackjohnson5024 Pretty certain that was the joke...

[@suki7075]

Well....it’s proven. I mean take a look at all the millionaire artists right now. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@juliangoodman9000]

Jack Johnson r/whoosh

[@StarlightEquinox]

awkward brilliance.

[@DangerDurians]

oof, those lyrics, going outside to be a menace to society too real for us now

[@Thomas-er8xg]

This comment aged well :(

[@Aedi]

@@Thomas-er8xg considering it was said a month before you said it, it was kind of the same situation you're saying it aged into

[@asukaainun7473]

Great job guys. come on, its time to see Brett Domino Trio dominate Billboards Charts

[@CoResTaTiiCz]

yo everyone share him on Facebook and shit. he deserves to be famous frfr

[@ShineySpanners]

My 6 yr old is grooving away to this, and it sounds like everything else on the radio. mission accomplished.

[@lefenec]

"This is cultural garbage I love it." - Chart producers

[@vraisairs9201]

man, you don't really notice how much music changes over time, but now looking back, this feels extremely dated and it's only been 3 years. Brett does a great job of capturing the music of the time and it just makes me realize how much the public eye/ear has shifted in recent years

[@TheAfroDyyd]

satire and deconstruction of modern pop! awesome!

[@DrSaxLove]

The Dr. digs it! Hey, I thought I heard a 4th note in the chorus! 😉

[@evrlstMUSIC]

A little variety is good. it switched it up XD

[@HordrissTheConfuser]

That's because he's a bad boy who doesn't stick to the rules

[@paulverbrugge6457]

Still holds up in 2020 lol, want a hit in 2020 just follow this guide

[@fugoff8588]

"not actually bad....... like Peter Sutcliffe.."

[@Sheerio_Gemma]

I just love Steven Peavis, there's just something about him 😂💕

[@MichaelNatrin]

Nobody's perfect, but I'm nobody

[@MrMrMcguinness]

Michael Natrin I thought you were Arya Stark?

[@DragonaxFilms]

I would totally switch stations the second I heard this on the radio, only to begrudgingly listen to it in full later, then somehow develop fond memories of it a decade later after seeing it show up in a meme. In other words, you nailed it xD

[@_Flibble]

Also the 6 fingers at the start! Creepy, but I NEED to see that in every video from now on! haha

[@tomhammond3495]

Well spotted. I think it was supposed to be a 3 minute guide because his lips say "three" at the exact moment his voice says "four". So he's obviously had to copy and paste one of his fingers on to the end of his hand.

[@iamacat4979]

This is the most beautiful song I've heard in a while

[@DuchessOfDoofus]

this high key reminds me of every song written in the 2000s ever

[@BakerbrothertvOfficial]

Let's actually get this song to #1 in the charts!

[@DanobyTheAwesome]

The chorus actually slaps

[@calebkim9352]

Please give us a tutorial on the real challenge: getting your potentially top 10 pop song exposed. What is the mystery behind nobody artists becoming top 10 all of the sudden?

[@mophead99]

Caleb Kim money and a team. The rule I tell bands is "for every hour you put into the studio, spend an hour promoting your music". Send it to everyone, radio, labels, promoters, anyone who could possibly care. As long as people like it you'll et there eventually.

[@procrast]

if you really wanna know, check out 'the song machine: inside the hit factory'

[@austinsummersofficial631]

Label pays the stations etc for playlisting and bribes etc. Basically pays massive amounts to make sure things chart

[@niadomiofficial9905]

The million dollar question lol

[@oliverdower4864]

There’s a subtle hint of passive aggression throughout this video and I love it

[@davidwave4]

Really developed as a writer and producer. There's a sheen to this song that some of your other pop music attempts don't have, and I genuinely can see this breaking the charts.

[@dearmarcy]

love the arrangement of chorus part

[@dicarpio2177]

2024 and this is still superb

[@thebuttonmushroom]

Damn that't catchy. If this doesn't get to #1, it's because you need more of Simon Cowell's dark magic.

[@filmweaver2013]

he actually takes genuine efforts to make these but makes it feel easy! Amazing!!

[@NitrobeatThisIs]

I basically never leave any comments on KZbin but Brett Domino deserves a comment or three! You are without doubt one of the most talented and underated musician on the internet, and you remind a lot of a comedy/music duo we have in Norway called "Jacob & Fridtjof" (known for "Hit for Hit" and "Kollektivet") You have a new subscriber now 😁

[@leevancleef553]

Share this vid folks. These guys deserve a billion views!

[@mr.f613]

This is the best thing I’ve seen since Flight of the Concords.

[@FinR1256]

The melodies are actually pristine pop perfection. You NEED to write for pop artists you'd make so much omg

[@chloeellis1246]

I absolutely love this guy... so damn much

[@MercurySG3M]

BRETT DOMINO IS BACK BABYYYYYYYY

[@floisnotonthego2538]

Wow this song is SO good! I could clearly see it being played in all the clubs all night, especially with that chorus

How are these guys not literally in the top charts is beyond me.

[@loopiloop]

This gives the common phrase "on the floor tonight" a whole new meaning

[@hughdavies8648]

well this will be in my head for the foreseeable future...

[@merlinmee]

when i saw 'the bronte sisters' hahahahahaha

[@rebeccastanden9064]

How is this actually better than most songs in the charts right now like HOW.

[@TheDJGuVna]

I'm a producer... everytime I watch these videos you guys make I realise just how far I have to go before I make a hit...you make it look so easy

[@artismo5757]

How dare you be this talented and funny! How dare you, Brett. Dammit this is catchy...

[@NicholeCarterMusic]

Gratitude Brett Domino!

[@Stixinator1]

Dude! How does this not have more views?!

[@kewack9294]

God Brett I love you. This never gets old. Well... Literally speaking it's a year old. But it'll always been current I mean.... Yeahhhh....

[@robertoquezada3045]

This is pure magic.

[@wooe]

When will you compete in the eurovision song contest again? I really liked your side project Telex back in 1980.

[@NicholeCarterMusic]

Thank you so much I am writing a Pop tune right now and this has changed my whole dynamic!

[@foundatlantis]

dont like pop music in 2017 but brett is 100% on the nail here.

[@arkoisagoodboy]

I love that you've got the music industry's number down

[@cianallen1922]

Oh shit that song turned out a lot better than I thought it would

[@jensole100]

Definitely making a comeback here. First the FUNK album that was AMAZING, and now this. Pure gold! (just like your suits)

[@MichielHuygen]

More of these!!!! I have no words for this, this is amazing... Can't remember laughing so hard for a long time.

[@Sophie-jn6qq]

This may be the best one yet, love it guys, think we need a live performance on 8 out of 10 cats does countdown

[@MoSenpai]

I'm sorry Brett. You won't be in the charts this time. It took 4 minutes to make this ? I'm sorry, but we can't allow that much effort in our charts. Come back when you can kick over your keyboard and create a song like most of our top chart hitters.

[@DonkeyKiin]

Love it. Would love to see more videos like this. Keep it up! :D

[@markinnes4264]

Brett has dozens of great ones on his channel. Check hem all out.

[@DonkeyKiin]

Mark Innes I have, what I meant was I'd like to see more in this style

[@mikeynjs94]

I'm mad how good this actually is. I've logged over 30 plays since I found about it last week.

[@JeffreyM641]

These guys are absolute legends!

[@KiddsockTV]

Ya know what this video needs! Dancers!! And I am Dancing!! You guys Nailed it!! You have to do Ballad Next!!

[@Potato8884]

This genuinely slaps thank you

[@Fantasticanations]

Can we not ignore the fact that the implied sentence is obviously "YES I'LL BE SLEEPING ON THE FLOOR TONIGHT - BUT I'LL STILL BE THERE IN THE MORNING _LIGHT_? I CAN'T UNHEAR ITTTTT and IT'S MISSING

[@johnoakes7922]

There is not anything more than what you already know about music and entertainment. The most major thing you need more than anything is notoriety. You need exposure!!!!! Do what you need to do to accomplish this whatever it takes. If you want success you have to go after it....there is no tomorrow. You are very talented. I wish you the best!

[@nyacoustics8373]

Awesome video. Very clever tips! Love the leather jacket bad ass one too. Almost makes anyone a rock star!

[@fhagen]

Brett Domino is a genius!

[@davidodonoghue1105]

This is the Brett Domino I subbed for

[@katzakis]

Brett Domino is a British national treasure

[@widgetfilms]

I love your editing.

[@R0n8urgundy]

This is just too good.

[@carlosbornes]

This is actually really good. Another great job

[@JulesFox]

This is scarily accurate for typical disposable pop. Amazing how you've encapsulated (sorry - that word was too long . . . soz I spent to correctly therre) summed up the key bitz of a dope tune bro. ;)

[@djguessgonzalez]

Brett domino always surprising us with awesome content

[@pauljmorton]

If this was on a physical medium, I'd buy it in an instant.

[@Cheeseisboss]

Sounds like the min min theme in smash lmao. But for real, crazy knowledge and talent on display here! Keep it up!

[@etheralashes7219]

This is actually better then most songs of 2018

[@Wynndogg]

damn im so late to this. that deep house bassline got me feeling some kinda way

[@felicityjohnson9692]

High key amazing

[@toneabet6252]

So good!

[@peacockin1]

Such a tune, I was expecting gold leather jackets though

[@KapitaenAwesome]

Loving this song! I really hope it actually makes it into the charts!

[@WynndGaming]

the 808 bit got me :D you rock

[@deejayjarrett]

The composers behind Sweden's ESC entry "Dance you off" must have watched this video!

[@yasminbennett6747]

iconic as per

[@theliteralparodyboys1445]

I have liked before watching!!!

[@CrazyAsACougr]

Ayyy another Brett Domino banger

[@mohamedabdikadir609]

The first and best nerd that I liked so far.

[@bluefletcherfish]

Awesome. I really do love this type of Brett's videos the best, though they're all good.

[@matthewtowse1]

I'm found myself tapping my foot unwillingly, well done lads. Well done :)