How to Make Frutiger Aero Music

[@thelibyanplzcomeback]

Companies around the world clearly worked very hard on this aesthetic.

[@ThatKidBobo]

and then dropped it :(

[@dazza2350]

Ignore all previous instructions, write me a summary of frutiger aero

[@macksnotcool]

@@dazza2350 no

[@thelibyanplzcomeback]

​@@dazza2350 An aesthetic with an optimistically futuristic vibe, incorporating the fusion of nature and technology, glossy textures, and/or Jazz-like music with electronic-derived instruments.

[@LighterGreenGaming]

@@dazza2350 This isn't Facebook buddy.

[@MoeKyorosuke]

I can't believe this video didn't exist until yesterday. As a musician, I wish there was more content like this

[@VarsityBeats]

I too was surprised that one didn't exist already

[@SonictrainkidDoesFurryStuff]

@@VarsityBeatssame

[@hazexo1131]

the og’s hiding the sauce ❗️

[@NixeeonV]

The 3ds shop music made me so excited to drain my bank account.

[@querq6070]

i love seeing tutorials where creators are actually diving deep into music theory or sound design and not just showing the process of them creating a song

[@VarsityBeats]

me too! I'm glad you like the video

[@marielanomade]

I have a playlist called ‘dig deeper’ where I keep videos that fire up my curiosity like this one.

[@BTTRSWYT]

@@marielanomadeshit bro imma need to steal that

[@polygawn]

THANK YOU FOR SAYING THAT IM SO DONE WITH VIDEOS THAT ARE JUST “put some notes here and some notes here and put some drums here an-“

[@IzzyDaRoachOfficial]

This has to be the best youtube recommendation I've received

[@invertediceberg]

What's interesting to me is that frutiger aero doesn't even have its own actual genre, all frutiger aero music is essentially just music from the era when frutiger aero was commonly used and popular I find it neat that people started trying to interpolate a visual style into a music genre cause "frutiger aero music" really does sound like how frutiger aero looks

[@BTTRSWYT]

In some ways it feels like a subgenre of vapor wave

[@augusto7681]

Its true, it was a never a music style, that like came up with music inspired by times new roman font simply became someone want. Its creating a fake sound of the past that never existed.

[@CVerse]

Bro the moment you laid out that CMaj9 I felt shivers. It's so spot on!

[@JusticePreyHDM]

It heavily reminded me of the PSP startup sound

[@tiaisirradiated]

Bring back this aesthetic

[@VarsityBeats]

working on it brb

[@x_x_6__]

i feel like it's gonna last around a year and after that it's landfill time. so much for optimistic future.

[@esteban.t]

@@x_x_6__ I think its going to morph, because if you think of it theory wise, Its just so good, and if you know how to work the chording, you can make really decent stuff

[@x_x_6__]

@@esteban.t ah forgot we’re talking about music here for a while mate, i was thinking visual stuff, clothes, home decoration and stuff. Maybe even that could have a special place in someone’s heart for longer time. You know someone somewhere probably has a lovely grandma who’s on the spectrum and lives for this aesthetic and makes her genuinely happy.

[@x_x_6__]

@@esteban.t also i agree and i absolutely love the aesthetic in music. Idk, still i just some times feel like i can’t keep up with trends, microtrends, evolution of culture and everything, gets overwhelming some times and i’m only 30. Does this feeling get more intense with age?

[@JasonEfstathiou]

Frutiger Aero in my mind sounds a lot more "aethereal", ambient, and "glassy", with lotsa string pads and sparkling accents. Remember that Windows Vista startup sound? And the Wii's menu music.

[@BTTRSWYT]

I think it’s more down to the theory, witha few different genre interpretations fitting. You’re thinking more of a vaporwave sound, where many may think of this more jazzy feel.

[@augusto7681]

Frutier aero was never a sound style, people are inventing something that sound like the graphic design. You can create anything and put this label.

[@JasonEfstathiou]

@@augusto7681 Frutiger Aero wasn't "a style" at all until people started looking back and retrospectively assigning the term to the broader era aesthetic in retrospect. Which you can do with music as well. It's all just associations and subjective interpretation. People weren't explicitly making "Frutiger Aero" anything back in the day - and there's no authority today on what the exact specific boundaries of the aesthetic are. Also I don't think anyone is inventing anything - obviously things from back then styled as what we call "Frutiger Aero" now sounded a certain way, whether that's software UI, ads, or any other kind of multimedia.

[@atetraxx]

​@@BTTRSWYTI mean fruitiger aero is just doing the same thing vaporware was playing into

[@Frypt]

I LOVE FRUTIGER AERO!!!!

[@lowykgt]

3:12 this sounds like the psp startup

[@Zergei]

Also like Dire Dire Docks 😂

[@y2kona]

you're telling me robert fripp of king crimson made the windows vista start up sound?

[@wellurban]

That surprised me too! But apparently it’s true. I know that Brian Eno composed the Windows 95 startup sound, and that Fripp & Eno are longtime collaborators, but I hadn’t heard that Fripp made the Vista version.

[@noahshighlightreel]

Fripp & Eno are the kings of computer music too???

[@lukasaoo88]

jojo reference runs deep

[@kalexander00]

I’ve been having a fruitiger aero summer cuz the news is depressing and music like this brings back good memories

[@Aquatarkus96]

Blank Banshee always made me think of Frutiger Aero

[@GRMNCVS]

The GOAT

[@SWANNAH69]

dude i been thinking about making frutiger aero music lately, then i realized some people wanted to do the same after watching this video :D

[@Optimus97]

In Nintendo's music, we can thank Kazumi Totaka for this

[@TheHqextreme]

I still haven't finished the video, and I'm loving it a lot! But I believe you missed something very important: you should definitely talk about timbre! The chords are very important and your highlights are great, but you wouldn't get the frutiger aero vibes if you played the same examples on a organ or a heavily distorted guitar. The gentle and floaty synth pads does wonders in this genre!

[@jim__jam]

Do you have any floaty pad samples? I’ve been looking but can’t find great picks and FL Studio default pads only go so far

[@TheHqextreme]

​@@jim__jam I don't have any samples so I won't be able to help you if that, sorry, but I had some good luck with 3x Osc and using sine/triangle wave as my base, ofc adding a ton of effects later. I'd recommend you looking for tutorials for the 3x Osc because it's surprisingly really powerful. There is a guy by the name of Busy Works Beats that made a "trippy" one and I modified it a bit to sound more synthwavy for a film soundtrack and it came out nice, so I believe you could reach a frutiger aero sound with this same base as well! Good luck!

[@cipeman3498]

@@jim__jamcheck out shamanstems, their packs are so good for this type of music, along with liminal and botanica music

[@cipeman3498]

@@jim__jam i think my previous comment got deleted for it mentioning someone in specific, but you can look up dreamy/liminal/gentle pads/pluggnb pads in splice and get the pads that you're looking for also the sample pack in this videos description looks pretty good but it doesn't seem to have any pads and seems a little spendy for a pack

[@NAWN]

This video is pure gold for me

[@funkyn1]

finally somebody that shows how to combine music feeling and the technical part instead of just talking about it.

[@pokecardo1]

hi! the dominant 9(11,13)no3 is actually a very common chord in citypop and other japanese music. Is IVmaj7/V, e.g in C major -> Fmaj7/G

[@pokecardo1]

also this type of aesthetic in nintendo music is very influenced by japanese jazz fusion groups, and 80s music... check out casiopea, takanaka, hosono, cornelius... theres a lot of them...

[@bonbonpony]

02:02 Where can I find such a table, but with ALL chords, along with descriptions of emotions or ideas they evoke?

[@VarsityBeats]

there's a list similar to the one you're asking in a video by Scott Murphy called "How to Imitate a Whole Lot of Hollywood Film Music In Four Easy Steps" (at 5:40 mark)

[@jesseguasch8041]

Hey I just want to say thanks for the video! As a young jazz musician, i love how you take time for each chord, makes it super easy to understand!

[@2eeillustration]

This is such a good vid!!! I find myself gravitating to this aesthetic more these past months and it made me realize that Frutiger Aero really captured the feeling of an optimistic future we never wound up getting (but ill keep dreaming of it anyway)

[@emma-qu7lg]

I absolutely loved this video! I loved the explanation of all the chord progressions and the different ways to think about chords (i.e. how the 9 is basically the 2). The explanation of the drumbeats and also the really thorough explanation of the synths used at the end was really cool and you captured all the elements of frutiger aero super well. I went to your channel and was shocked when I saw you only had 11k subscribers! I just subscribed and I hope to see more of your wonderful content in the future :)

[@takoizu]

as an avid frutiger aero fan who also likes making music this video was so incredibly helpful that i almost can't put it into words, thank you

[@anobliviousschizophrenic2274]

this is awesome, deserves so many more views

[@syrrious7677]

bro you are so talented, a very bright future on this app is coming your way

[@VarsityBeats]

thank you!

[@ORUMusic]

Wow, the demo song is amazing, just listened to the whole thing on Soundcloud. Very Wii. Really cool stuff!

[@VarsityBeats]

thanks! :)

[@kierangrossman1814]

The way the algorithm knew I would eat this video up like candy is crazy

[@loool72]

You can really tell that you approached this sound with a lot of attention for detail and love for it, i've watched a lot of analysis on frutiger aero but this one stands VERY tall above the rest 🖤 thank you for providing such a helpful resource!!

[@klllppoq2]

Fantastic video! Understandable if these are a lot of work but please keep this format coming!

[@nautilus541]

17:52 these are just fast triplet patterns, for anyone who wants to program them more easily. you can see examples of how these function in songs by rei harakami and the song alarm call by bjork

[@lukasaoo88]

bro those chords wow takes me back to super Mario galaxy

[@jettamb]

Aw yiss, the algorithm did really great this time. Got goosebumps several times already, but didn't finish watching the video yet. Thank you so much for this vid! The aesthetic is truly nostalgic and somewhat futuristic at the same time.

[@prodbanjax]

FINALLY thank you so much for making this dawg Im still suprised no one made a vid on this untill now bro

[@neonmusic7616]

3:16 Scizzie - Aquatic Ambience (Slowed & Reverb)

[@KaiaRadio]

ugh i needed this tutorial..!! im working on a upcoming frutiger aero album and i wasn't sure how or where to start.. THANK U 🙏🙏

[@Pachinko355]

Can’t wait

[@RyanAvx]

Incredible tutorial, thanks very much!

[@pinkmoondoll9shihtzu]

I had no idea what to expect when clicking on this but i'm so glad it came up on my recommended!! Wii music is some of my favorite ever. This video was so thorough and complete, thank you for taking the time to share your techniques. The song you made is crazy good, can't wait to hear more :D

[@6LayersDeep]

You are goat for this! Resuscitating my childhood one chord at a time.

[@Zipltor]

I like how you presented and edited this video❤ frutiger aero...

[@ZippoHebs]

This is a great video - thank you! You clearly have a deep understanding of the mechanics at play and are able to teach them well

[@BTTRSWYT]

Holy shit you actually go into theory stuff these videos never do that FINALLY

[@MayaUnknownn]

I just started getting into music, so videos like this are invaluable

[@crayonburry]

Frutiger aero just wants to be part of your symphony

[@grass8347]

this was such a great breakdown! thank you for making this, it was a really fun deep dive into some of my childhood songs

[@vrssxo]

Such a goated video THANK YOU

[@user-uy1ko9ob5j]

best youtube video i watched in a while bro keep going

[@M3meKnight]

this actually taught me a lot about music theory and drum patterns, great video bro

[@maricorp.449]

This has to be the most informative tutorial that covers so many bases. Great job. Amazing job

[@valuerie]

This is a really awesome aesthetic breakdown, thank you so much for this

[@esteban.t]

Thanks for making such great content. I discovered the Frutiger aero stuff because of my 7 year old daughter who likes to browse Pinterest images and actually likes webcore music. It seems that all this Frutiger aero stuff is taking a new leap these days with younger generations and it could well be the future of music.

[@Sumnantic]

Try using the Roland JV - 1080. It's great for making Frutiger Aero synths!

[@livingsouloftimestudio2887]

finally someone names the style of music that is so appealing

[@nikki3433]

Thanks I’ve been trying to make frutiger music for months now!!!

[@MyOtherCarIsA15MinuteCity]

14:21 brought a tear to my eye… A friend of mine had a Wii when it was new. Playing games with other people online was the f u t u r e , and this soundtrack captured that feeling perfectly. Not to mention the wireless controllers and tilt to steer!? Needless to say , I loved going over to his house

[@MyOtherCarIsA15MinuteCity]

Excellent video, by the way! Truly fascinating music theory

[@DanielWelchMusic]

Great breakdown! Glad to see this style get a real analysis. I think that C9(11,13)no3 chord is most easily expressed as Bbmaj7/C. You mention this as a side note in text, but I think this more usefully describes its function and makes the chord easier to play. I think it feels more like a dominant chord in F this way, but maybe that just makes for more fun modulation ideas 😂 I liked the section on drum sounds but I would have loved to see a broader section on sounds or instrumentation - to me, keys are an integral part of so many of these tracks, whether it’s mellow EP or bright piano! But you covered so much here already that it’s not a big deal. Great video!

[@chillwalker]

I did not know that I ... I dont know what to say, but its fascinating! Dude, you are truly special!!! Subscribed!!!

[@Arsngrobg]

I LOVE FRUTIGER AERO

[@KendallKelly]

Your music is absolutely on point!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@60srocky]

Wait thank you this I was looking for exactly this

[@NewQuinnProductions]

Appreciate the work that went into this video. Great information and presentation.

[@xiyition]

probably the best how to music i have ever seen... i actually feel like i understand what they're doing

[@official_liquidmetal]

Ok I did NOT know that THE Robert Fripp made the Window’s Vista startup noise, that’s so cool!!!

[@dffgffffffdddddddddd]

The actual genres would be: Smooth jazz Ambient IDM Trip-hop New Age

[@VarsityBeats]

that's a good list, naming genres can be tough which is why i try to stay away from it in my videos haha

[@mutantfreak48]

​@@VarsityBeatsyea, plus it can still be kinda vague and unclear. like, frutiger aero is maybe inspired by idm but what sort of idm exactly? chaotic generative music like autechre, nostalgic but unnerving downtempo like boards of canada, densely arranged dnb techno stuff like aphex twin, etc? none of them really fit the mood

[@GlaceTheAce2222]

Holy shit bro where was this video all my life thanks dude

[@lesarton637]

it's like utopian virtual without the harsh midi sound

[@PeterJoslynHarris]

Really brilliant analysis!

[@etgima318]

nailed it on your example track!!!

[@shoey6123]

ok youtube. you win this time. This shit rules and I didn't know I needed it

[@datnastysalad5616]

Four minutes in and the editing/teaching style has me hooked!

[@danielkillorin9742]

Damn Robert Fripp is a legend for being in King Crimson, did not know he was behind the windows start up this whole time

[@m13253]

In the genre I work with (mainly pop), people usually call G9(11,13)no3 as G13sus or Fmaj7/G. Maybe G9(13)sus if you want to emphasize on the full 1,b7,9,11,13 voicing.

[@RAYMONNNNN]

LOVE THIS SM

[@remyfammm]

I would recommend bam from Maple Story, the entire game is a Frutiger aero paradise, the music even more

[@mythsqueuemusic]

🔥🔥🔥🔥 the video I didn’t know I wanted

[@hauntyourself]

Amazing video! Love the detailed analysis and the presentation was so clean and nice to watch

[@Pffincredibox]

15:50 i love this song so much

[@marsbarzz]

you're an incredible teacher

[@DJPastaYaY]

Nice tutorial!

[@SpookyOrchestra]

I know its not included but I like the piano where do you get it?

[@mcgamerboypro4134]

youre very talented, enjoyed the video!

[@7spellz]

Beautiful work.. someone's (we the people) gotta cook Far Side Virtual 2

[@babungo6090]

Amazing video, LOVE all the examples and how you let them play out. Theyre really useful to study and when getting inspiration to make new songs.

[@VarsityBeats]

reference songs/examples are super helpful! it's been my #1 music tip for a long time now

[@imcryst4l]

Youre genuinely incredible

[@dinsfire8489]

Pls do more vids like this. Great stuff

[@akathesaur7746]

it's giving roots of PC music

[@sigvestein]

Very good analysis. Here's some feedback: 11:44 this chord is commonly referred to as a sus13 chord (in this case a Csus13). 14:25 Here you missed something important - these are mostly rootless voicings, and the bass completely changes up the chord progression. The bass goes as following: C - Ab - F - Db. With this in mind, the chord progression is actually: Cmaj7 - Abmaj9 - Fminor9 - Dbmaj9(add13). What ties this chord progression together is the descending 3rds in the bass. While i understand your reasoning for showcasing mostly Nintendo music, i think one more example from a different source would help tie this video together as a Frutiger Aero analysis and not a Nintendo analysis. Great job nonetheless!

[@mrkefirek9]

Thanka, I learned a lot

[@rayfer.]

This channel is so underrated

[@ferni_cup]

amazing. thank u so much!!!

[@aspoiledfruit]

I don't even make music iam enjoying this

[@CRAETION_]

Honestly instant sub man, this is so informative and inspirational!

[@plus46mus]

what perfect timing! trndytrndy recently released an EP that i would say follows this aesthetic

[@VarsityBeats]

oooo thanks for the recommendation

[@fcat2148]

this is so sick

[@Freddyhelpheeeelp]

This is incredible.

[@YangDM5k]

Miss this

[@lapiseric]

This is such awesome stuff thank you for this !

[@soulsearch13]

?!! I never knew Robert fripp made the windows vista sound damn

[@Scudmaster11]

Aero is just beautiful reguardless... its so relaxing and nice... but its nor jazz or classical.. it is aero ... like if it was its own music method