How to Sound Like Bon Iver in Your Bedroom

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REMIX COMPETITION RULES:
You're allowed to do whatever you like with the track, remix it, play any instrument or sing yourself, or just make a really solid mix. Whatever you're most confident in!
US only submissions, as that's all I can afford to ship to. Winners announced on Instagram and KZbin community tab Tuesday Nov 5th
IF you do not want the Arch top (which I would understand, its not a brand new shiny guitar), please let me know and we can work something out.
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The standalone performance video: • Flume - Bon Iver (Full...
Watch the mix breakdown and full interview on Patreon: / audiohaze
Track and Field Full Documentary: • The Stars of Track and...
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The time has come to take on the artist that kick started started this whole channel....hope I did ya proud.
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[@sjgaweda]

this man puts more work into his videos than anyone else on the internet. criminals should be lucky these are the only forensics you do.

[@AudioHaze]

LOLLL next channel CrimeHaze

[@CooKeeDough]

@@AudioHazedude fr lol been watching since all reviews 5 k I am close to 5 k need to fig my niche love bro amazing

[@vinylarchaeologist]

Our man takes the SM57 legend so far that he even uses them as drumsticks... Now, that's dedication 💜

[@AudioHaze]

HAHA I had to makea split decision, and it ended up working on in the name of content

[@vinylarchaeologist]

@@AudioHaze "In the Name of Content" - that's a good U2 song

[@londonxrainn]

Your vocals are scarily accurate to Justin’s imo. Keep up the fantastic work, man, every time you drop a new video I get so much inspiration to create

[@AudioHaze]

Thanks dude! I tried my best, and I couldn't ask for a better outcome :)

[@Lanessan]

For real, I would have thought that was Justin Vernon’s voice if I heard it out of context.. honestly it’s crazy how much it sounds like him.

[@marlorona]

For sure, I wanna try it but I got MXL let’s see what I can get from them

[@katielowen]

@@marloronaisolate Bon’s vocal track compared to yours, and use EQ matching!

[@FishStickington]

The Dan Worrall namedrop is a HUGE tip imo, dude is just really good at presenting valuable, non-trivial mixing advice

[@AudioHaze]

Yeah his vibe honestly reminds me of the internet anarchist a bit its sick!

[@carldubcats3385]

Dan is a great guy. He has done live sound for me a few times. A very nice man and great with sound.

[@marioocepek5231]

Dude this channel is like a dream come true for a music producer, seriously. I know beatmaking channels, mixing tips, recording technics, music interviews… but all in one? Nah, only you. Keep doing this!!!!

[@AudioHaze]

Thanks dude! Yeah I really try and make it more like a video essay, which is the content I love on KZbin, sometimes music creators end up filming their DAWs too much imo lol

[@stumbla]

@@AudioHaze Totally, feels like there is a lot of 'look, plugin!' in music production content. Equally its not fun when people film videos about music production without any technical details.

[@jollymoonman4796]

Ok wow, blown away. Barely a quarter of the way through and I can tell this vid is one for the history books.

[@AudioHaze]

Thanks dude!!

[@pocketsofoceans9248]

@@AudioHaze ya insane.. made his camera look like a Sony f3. sick

[@pocketsofoceans9248]

amongst other great qualities

[@williamcassam]

35:27 I literally thought these were Justin's stacks and you were gonna show us yours to compare the two - you really nailed those vocal takes

[@AudioHaze]

WOW thank you that's crazy to hear!

[@GabrielBortolatto]

jesus christ, the day has come. Thank you bro. This is the one we were waiting for

[@AudioHaze]

Yessir!!! Poured my soul into this one, hope it was worth the wait

[@catp1ss987]

finally a music production channel that doesn't just record themselves making beats

[@AudioHaze]

Hahahah yeah I really try and stay away from a DAW as much as possible in these vids, production is a different animal

[@gunnarschmitz1889]

It was really cool of you to shout out Nick's services. It's crazy how many people like him have been a part of incredible records but don't necessarily see a significant surge in clients or prestige despite that. Glad to see he's still maintaining his practice - I hope this nets him a lot of new projects!

[@AudioHaze]

Dude Nick was so cool! We all went out for coffee after and he showed me the local venue, he's a grade A fantastic person he deserves every project he can get his hands on

[@aptmix]

@@AudioHaze please do more interviews or a full blown podcast with that guy, loved the conversation.

[@dasczwo]

finally. you walked the walk. talked the talk. now were there. rad, man.

[@AudioHaze]

Yessir!! Appreciate it dude :)

[@jamesdix922]

Vocals sound amazing! Very impressive my dude

[@AudioHaze]

Thanks James!

[@Podcastage]

Bro - The videos just keep getting better and better! This is incredible and exactly what KZbin was made for; someone who's passionate going this deep on a specific topic! We are all lucky to have you making this stuff. Keep up the amazing work Ricky!

[@AudioHaze]

BANDREW, thank you so much!!! So glad to have your support for all this time my friend :)

[@max3v3r3st]

Holy shit a lot of effort was put into this video, respect man

[@AudioHaze]

Thanks dude! Glad the effort is visible

[@famousjohnnyshoodies]

This video was absolute perfection.

[@AudioHaze]

Thanks dude!

[@famousjohnnyshoodies]

@@AudioHaze omg I can’t believe you replied. 😱❤️ This video was like top tier journalism into the origins of the Bon Iver sound that changed the face of folk music for the foreseeable future. You did a perfect rendition of flume. You displayed the arrangement of the vocal and guitar over dubs in a way that described a sonic picture. You showed vulnerability in showing your raw takes. And to top it all off you interviewed the original mastering engineer. And you looked at peer reviewed papers about the sound of the record. This video was honestly the best thing I’ve ever watched on KZbin. The album For Emma: forever ago changed my life. Now I believe your video has done it again.

[@jprnn]

Really appreciate how you conducted the interview with Nick. You asked great questions and let him have space to reflect. Great video overall too! Thank you!

[@AudioHaze]

Thanks! Yeah my favorite interviews are the ones where the interviewer gets out of the way lol

[@deepblueday]

DAMN, this is one phenomenal video. Part documentary, part production how-to/lesson, and part song craft tutorial. So well done my friend! Can't wait for the next one!

[@AudioHaze]

Yessir thank you so much! Glad you liked it :)

[@Mehoimany]

Dude you nailed the vocals

[@AudioHaze]

Thanks so much!

[@taylorrooke2582]

Still watching but you can immediately tell this is such a passion project video mate, love this!

[@AudioHaze]

It is indeed!! Bon Iver kind of kick started this video, it was nonnegotiable that this video went hard hahaha

[@bobcatkallok6813]

It’s amazing how every new video sets the bar higher

[@AudioHaze]

I try! At the expense of upload schedule lol

[@whitepanda438]

Dude, great video. I was actually blown away by how similar the final product sounds to the recording on the record.

[@AudioHaze]

Tried my best! Lots of A/B'ing between the original and mine to try and dial in the sound :)

[@owoleaderofdoomguyarmy7466]

Banger video, i already know it...

[@AudioHaze]

Hope you enjoy it my friend :)

[@fdra1763]

Me too, and I’m 10 seconds in.

[@danielparra2524]

you rocked the vocals man! such an inspirational video.

[@AudioHaze]

Thanks so much Daniel!

[@jacklandismusic]

35:07 You can’t say “they are not as good as Justin’s” and then whip out the most Justin Vernon sounding vocal tracks I’ve ever heard from someone who isn’t Justin Vernon

[@adamparsons1947]

Keep doing these Bon Iver videos please. They’re the best. Would love a 22 a million style one of these.

[@AudioHaze]

Thanks Adam! Yeah I'll def see what I can find on that album :)

[@Defghi19]

I love the professional mixing/mastering engineer that polished the famous Bon Iver album still gives interviews with the SM57 pointing away from his mouth

[@deniallif]

jesus, those vocals are scarily accurate, good stuff man

[@rosiee_e]

let's goooo I've been hoping for this one 🙏

[@AudioHaze]

Hope you like it!

[@ChrisSiglMusic]

The Johnny Harris of Production is back! Every video is a banger. So inspirational. Thank you Mr Haze

[@scottmathsonproductions]

Those first 2 minutes show the extreme depth that this DOCUMENTARY (it’s got to be considered that) is about to go into. As a Bon Iver fan and a fellow musician and engineer finding inspiration from JV since ‘08 - wow, respect. Purely amazing work here!

[@Inkthiefmusic]

The vocals are seriously insane! I don’t really know how your singing voice usually sounds, but that is a freaking spot on recreation of Justin’s style 👍🏻

[@davidsanfeliumarco9664]

Thank you so much from Spain! This video is amazing! ❤

[@AudioHaze]

Love from Brooklyn!! I actually started the channel in Valencia Spain :)

[@joshuahart8481]

I’ve been with you since your college mic review days (which I did enjoy). I remember you feeling like it was a big risk to change up your content , but honestly this is pure gold! I’m so happy you took that risk. So much of KZbin is product focused, but this is so much more valuable for me. Love it ❤️. Hope you’re still enjoying it too! This must be an insane amount of work to piece together

[@AudioHaze]

Yeah thanks dude!! I liked reviews, but it wasn't what I set out to do and this honors what I'm trying to accomplish so much better. And thank you for sticking around for so long my friend!

[@Murdokthesad]

Hey man! Huge Bon Iver fan (and huge fan of this channel also@!) here! I LOVE everything you did on both videos you made about this record. Gave me so much good insights for my own recording process. I'd like to know, some day in the future, your takes on 22, a million and i,i, since they are almost a completely different kind of Bon Iver from Perth and For Emma. Thanks for the amazing job and much love from Brazil!

[@AudioHaze]

Yeah I'd love to one day! I would need to do a deeper dive into those albums because they're entirely different beasts, but one day for sure :)

[@dots.sounds]

man, this has to be the best video you did so far. everything from storytelling to visuals to facts to sounds is just spot on. also the shoutouts to nick to accomplish his influence and how simple things matter to projects like that album. and the final outcome is amazing, that cover comes so close that it's scary. (you should sing more often!)

[@bigke0x64]

What it's incredible about this chanel is not just the amazing recording quality o how deep you go to collect all the data you can, it's the pasion you show in every video. Keep up the good work man.

[@GPJuly]

There's nothing more inspiring than seeing another musician/producer showing and teaching about what they are passionate about. Watching this video at 6 am got me inspired to try recording my music after a tough week. Thanks ❤❤❤

[@penelope_skye]

Ive been listening to your cover on your second channel on repeat for about a week! Its insane how close you are to the original track! Its stunning

[@AudioHaze]

Thank you so much wow! Definitely took some time and a lot of re-recording to get there

[@ThePoisonCure]

Been a minute since a video like this locked me in - Excellent work!

[@matheusolegario9406]

this ending warmed my heart, thank you

[@gunnargrubbs3123]

Genuinely shedding the most amount of light on how music is ACTUALLY made instead of people’s best guesses you hear about that don’t ultimately produce the same results. Your time and effort, all your work invested really shines through. Thank you for these gifts

[@rome8180]

I didn't realize you were from Carrboro. I grew up in Durham, NC, and have been living here again since 2020. I was in Carrboro seeing a show just the other night. I always feel a kinship to musicians from this area. Playing at Chapel Hill and Carrboro venues in the '90s, which most people will say was the peak era for the local scene, was such a big part of my teenage experience. Amazing video, btw. It went so much deeper and told so much more of an interesting narrative of discovery than I was ever expecting.

[@GabyThomas543]

I have always deeply resonated with Bon Iver’s music, this album in particular. He is one of my biggest inspirations in how I write and produce my music. I have been searching for while trying to figure out how he got all of the raw background sounds and made his songs sound so intimate. This video is an absolute goldmine. You truly are such an incredibly gifted producer, and I’m so grateful that you are willing to take the time to share your knowledge with people, when many producers keep it secret. These videos help so many home producers and musicians who don’t have access to a bunch of fancy equipment to make great music and I can’t thank you enough for it. I can’t wait to use these techniques in my own music. Thank you

[@tobse960]

Wow this is sooooo good 😮❤ I had tears in my eyes 🎉

[@GreshamBergeron]

Hair lookin' luscious. Amazing video as always. I've learned so much about how recording gear works from watching your videos

[@AudioHaze]

Hahaha thought that crazy hair fit the vibe lol Glad I could help you learn my friend! Hopefully it ties the gear element into the creative part of production

[@vaisefudercara]

This was something else. The amount of work put into this, it is really astounding. Please, keep making these sort of mini docs, it honestly changes the youtube game.

[@AudioHaze]

I definitely will! They're a ton of work but so rewarding to share with everyone :)

[@malum_1]

incredible. the level of passion, dedication, and attention to detail in your videos is astonishing. you are the batman of the music production community. so inspiring and informative.

[@ferenclucas7280]

fantastic journalistic work!

[@AudioHaze]

Thanks dude!

[@egor.cnvox.bluecorn]

Man, you're definitely making history. I mean even a lot of bigger channels don't have this quality of ... everything. The plot of the vide, the details I did not hear about, the musical focus of it all really does inspire and I can mention a thousand more things. But I'll just say Thank you for what you're doing.

[@greggersb9658]

This whole video feels very cathartic. I love the exploration, both physical and technical. Much love 😊

[@liammurphymusic9962]

Seriously a breathtaking video. One of the most inspiring pieces that I’ve ever seen on any platform. Please never stop sharing this passion with the world.

[@mikkojensen]

Your voice works perfectly well with this song, very great and informative video!

[@AudioHaze]

Thanks so much!! It did take like hundreds of takes to do it lolll

[@seawallsessions]

You've made a lot of dreams come true today

[@AudioHaze]

Thanks guys :') can't wait for the NEXT VIDEO THOUGH HINT HINT PEOPLE GO FOLLOW SEAWALL SESSIONS HINT HINT

[@alexjames7200]

The quality of these videos is just insane, massive thanks for making this

[@JoydeepBose]

Thank god my KZbin feed showed this video. Perfect way to spend 40 mins. Never before I heard Bon Iver, thanks for the introduction. Brilliant content.

[@brennantwatson]

This is unbelievable. This isn’t the work of an entertainer, this is the work of a historian. I’m floored

[@polaka311]

Hearing your version at the end of the video left me teary-eyed because your vocals sound so much as Justin’s, an it completely transported me to my back high school days which is when the album came out and it influences me so much. Thank you so much!!!

[@sydneyotoole7685]

the vocals on this are immaculate, loved this whole video sm

[@karimn97]

Ooooh I’ve been waiting for this one

[@AudioHaze]

YESSIRRR

[@ryancarr7739]

Incredible video, and incredible cover. You can't find production content this good anywhere else.

[@rhyspresleyjohnson]

Your videos are very impactful to me as an aspiring audio engineer. The amount of detail is absurd with literally no one else willing to give away the knowledge you do. Thank you so much for creating and sharing the work you do.

[@Robbing342]

Dude, that was beautiful. I hope you post the song standalone, it deserves it

[@dirkmertens6926]

41 minutes of pure pleasure. Thanks, man. Greetings from Belgium, Europe.

[@Rgdonaire_07]

This video was a labor of love. Incredible cover. Big fan!

[@campfire2953]

The mix/unmixed comparison on this track in particular is really striking imo. It's so evident how simple the mixing can be when you get the sounds right at the source and are willing to highlight the natural artistry in raw recordings. I love how you specifically pointed out how little reverb is on almost every instrument. To me, that's what makes this track feel so hollow even though its so full. It would be so easy to put a big room verb on everything here but the rawness and dryness of everything is what makes it so powerful.

[@AudioHaze]

So true!!! I point that out in the mix breakdown on Patreon too, I tried really hard to get the sounds right at the source so that mixing was just polish this time around.

[@braelen9]

Wow. This one blew me away, congratulations on the work. Legend

[@zacharyarney1095]

Love this! I can't believe you're the first person to interview Nick about this. Also, I'm like 90% sure the sound that sounds kinda like a Rhodes is just harmonics on an electric guitar.

[@alexanderpiano1506]

This is delightful. Your film production and directing skills are evident! Excellent music journalism! Also, the final recording sounds awesome!

[@MackLochridge]

Man, I really love and appreciate these videos. The realism is so so valuable

[@robwebb9413]

You know how I feel about these, I can't help but comment on each one. What I am so grateful for even above the amazing production value...you bring the art within reach, and leave us with a burning desire to go make more of it. The performance was just as haunting and beautiful as the original. Thank you 🙏

[@hackinghifi4247]

This is an incredible video. I can’t imagine how much work it is, know it’s a treasure for fans of yours that are also bon iver fans! That album carried me through some dark times.

[@r2kthunder790]

This channel is unbelievable, absolute gold. Thank you so much buddy

[@RidgeHillMedia]

Thanks once again! I love the way you developed your storytelling and form of the video. I had a blast watching this! Greetings from Åland Islands 🇦🇽

[@scotthampton3882]

I thought this was going to be a good video, but my mind was blown when you found the obscure producer that mixed the album. That's some incredible journalism right there. Then on top of that, you did a phenomenal recreation. Absolutely fantastic work!

[@BillyMoonMan]

If not for that video a year and a half ago, I would have never listened to Bon Iver. After your video, I listened to that album for a month straight. Your video and that album changed a lot for me. I honestly don’t know how I had never heard it earlier. Thank you man.

[@diegoefh]

I actually enjoyed the journaling aspect of this as well, great video!

[@creeks-and-peaks]

These videos are monumentally helpful and inspiring. Thank you for your work.

[@david-vk6gw]

this is the video I've been searching for for Soo long! thank you

[@Bimbeam1]

Yes, This is the one we were waiting for!!

[@AudioHaze]

I was hoping so!!

[@brettmccollum1]

Wow I'm just getting into Bon Iver and wanting to record some stuff with a similar production style so this is perfect. Currently addicted to 29 Strafford apts

[@AudioHaze]

Hopefully this helps then my friend!

[@jonasjacobsen9702]

I'm in awe. Incredible video. I've got no words.

[@Rasmusraaby]

What a great and thorough trip through 00's production and immensely talented execution of a cover that it so hard to replicate. I'm blown away by your attention to detail and incredible mixing. By the end of the song, it blended with the original in my mind, and I started hearing Justin in there as well. That is a testament to your dedication and hard work. Thank you so much for doing this sonic deep dive. It was very captivating, especially with the inclusion of Nick and the extensive research. Well done sir Ricky!

[@EldongDaddyvic]

My favorite channel bro, I always learn so much

[@AudioHaze]

Honored my friend!

[@luvreapsoul]

havent watched yet cause im waiting till the weekend when i can actually give this vid my full attention, but i just wanna say i appreciate all the hard work you put into these videos. its genuinely so inspiring as an amateur musican and producer. bon iver is one of my favorite artists of all time too so its awesome you covered him. keep up the great work man!

[@AudioHaze]

Thank you my friend! Yeah check it out when you can, maybe the most work I've ever put into a video :)

[@gianmarcorosso]

dude the quality of this video is peaking, goddamit, one of the best for sure, you're getting better video after video, lesgo man!

[@marcelosuarez3027]

This is a fantastic video, seriously, down to earth and so real that i can tell how excited you are talking to Nick. Keep it up! So entertaining and inspiring.

[@Samnewtonmusic]

Man. Stellar job with this one. Just outstanding.

[@marchelou512]

This is one of the best KZbin videos I’ve ever seen. Awesome work man, your effort made for an amazing final product

[@washburnandtheriver4607]

bless you for this man!! so hyped its out

[@willjennings369]

This is a masterpiece. I’m so impressed and grateful. Thank you 🙏

[@MihailPiperkov]

Every single video you upload completely blows me away, but your channel and Bon Iver have such a special place in my heart, hearing your version of 'Flume' at the end made me tear up. There is so much isolation that comes with making music - and most of it doesn't end up being a platinum record - so I just want you to know that every bit of effort is appreciated to the fullest, you inspire and comfort every anxious and scared part of me regarding making music, and you do it with such passion and ambition. I feel so blessed for having you around man

[@AudioHaze]

Dude you have absolutely no idea how amazing it was to read this, words like this inspire ME, so thank YOU for your support my friend!

[@ophir6177]

wow man. Your work is really admirable. THANKS for what you do for the music community. It's not just a great KZbin vid, But you actually changing stuff for a lot of people. Can't thank you enough.

[@stued9329]

its top quality stuff like this that makes KZbin the absolute best streaming service

[@its_beth8010]

Every time you are releasing a new video I get so exited to watch it!!! I m kind of tired of all these typical production videos on yt but yours are just sooooo good and really teach new things!!!!

[@lilwombat]

That was amazing you got some of the best music production videos out there 🩷

[@AudioHaze]

Thanks so much dude!

[@Dom_Smalls]

Watching this at like 7am and RE: other youtubers doing awesome stuff, I think what you're doing is just as important as an art-form, if not even more than shredding in a Lambo (I love Rob, no hate) but then I heard your vocal stems and that's when I subscribed. This is like hitting the lottery for any DIY audio mixer and musician. I don't think you could find a better tutorial on the internet for this.

[@zoltannemeth8864]

great video! Also nice to hear the shout out to Dan Worrall, also a true legend!

[@neox_3398]

This is the best music content on the internet. Pure perfection from the journalism to the educational aspect, always a stunning end result, and of course, the inspiration that you give me and so many other people to go create something beautiful. I love it man❤

[@nickbnash]

This is incredible. Thank you so much for putting it together!

[@715creeks]

I loved your Phoebe Bridgers video when you first released. And to my surprise, I wasn’t subscribed. So you just got one today. BI is easily my favorite band on this planet. And to see this incredible analysis of the production process is awesome. Seeing videos like this gives me more confidence in my own production and composition skills. Great work! EDIT: I also saw your rear bus reel. And I tried it, but I did it as dual mono with GREAT effect. So thanks again!!