How to Write a SLEEP TOKEN Song

Showcasing how to write a Sleep Token song, and then releasing it...
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Tuning: Worship
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[@NikNocturnal]

WORSHIP and stream stream the entire "How To Metal" album here: open.spotify.com/album/79tn0b4CMu94WzNEN3f4Fa

[@alexandersanchez8840]

At this point nik is a one man band better than most actual bands

[@C_Shay_77]

Bro they got fake ass porn bot spam accounts for music youtubers now no way lol look at the other reply lol.

[@s33wagz]

Lolol

[@jeffdicken8303]

2-man lol

[@onimar]

Nik is all the bands

[@s33wagz]

@@onimar this

[@KuyaGenGen]

NikNoc 1st Era - A guitar cover before the song releases 2nd Era - Reaction video 3rd Era - the music making Era Dude becoming A divine creature little by little

[@Pufferzsola]

"Who are you praying to, Son?" " To Nik, the All-creative!" :D

[@ayejimbae8068]

He’ll be due for a “renaissance era” soon, on his path to godhood. XD

[@dsolis7532]

I was going to like this comment but is currently at 666 likes and it will be a sin. Use this comment to like it more without fucking up the likes

[@rileyjk-yt1006]

Can’t forget the 4th era, metal news reporter

[@MisterBrodo]

I love hearing people hype the drummer. I feel like he doesn't get mentioned much, but he is ALWAYS going so fucking hard

[@xfrostyresonance8614]

Dude's probably one of the best metal drummers right now. Sure, others are faster. Others hit harder. But ii is dynamic and groovy as fuck, something you don't really find anymore. Not to mention his pocket is d e e p, I've never seen him lose time. And he has so many genres in his bag of tricks, only adding to his dynamics. He can go from a headbanging breakdown to some nasty-ass funk in a split second. Edit: Forgot to mention his fills. Never out of place, yet show off his insane chops. Unlike some drummers. El Estepario Siberiano comes to mind here, his short-form drumming is very show-offy and doesn't really show his groove that much. Same goes for his older stuff. His new covers are fire though.

[@SALEENS7GTR5]

Bro overplays but in the most tasteful and groovy way, it somehow works so well

[@sacarymoviesamu]

he doesn't get mention !? I am always like vibing super hard with every song. He is a fcking god

[@ValiantNomad]

​@@xfrostyresonance8614 not about how fast your drums are, it's how you use them 😎

[@ValiantNomad]

​@@SALEENS7GTR5 and yet, if he played less, it'd feel like something is missing

[@tavarish]

holy hell, man. what a journey this song is. You're absolutely killing it.

[@CroiLag]

I just came from re watching an old car trek to this video, what a mind fuck?

[@bebetofandi6431]

You sir, has a nice taste of cars and music.

[@jamdungvybz]

I'm waiting on the next p1 video, will be looping this in the meantime.

[@spencersuxx]

Tavarish watches nik?! This makes me so happy.

[@AYoDrew32]

Sup Freddy!

[@missingaustralia]

Bro, so happy you decided to go on this creative journey of making more music instead of just reacting to it!

[@complexdevice]

Bro wut… this is like OG Nik.

[@missingaustralia]

@Matthew Behr oh I know, I was just talking about the decision to make more content like this as opposed to so many reactions.

[@ShitYourself7]

I'm not. He definitely ruined his channel by not reacting. Reactor nik was better

[@harendotesabydos4619]

@@ShitYourself7 Was better in your opinion...I'm happy that your opinion has no meaning for his decision ;)

[@tabbid9473]

The vocalist is what Vessel sounds like to non Sleep Token fans.

[@robdubent]

Imagine being a sleep token fan and not thinking this sounds just like the exact garbage they’re mimicking

[@tabbid9473]

@@robdubent One man's garbage is another man's treasure.

[@residentevilclone]

@@robdubent I don’t understand your comment

[@TheBanana93]

@@robdubent I mean this guys voice is okay but its defo not sleep token. I can see how you think they are Garbage mate but they are actually at the top of the game right now whether you like it or not.

[@ficolas2]

@@robdubent Respect people's tastes man. I don't see why you have to call it garbage.

[@jacobsobelman3923]

After Sleep Token’s new album this song needs an R&B/Hip-Hop section and it’s perfect

[@Prophes0r]

And a gospel section.

[@DelusionalReality1914]

So happy to see you succeed man. You deserve every bit of it. 500k listeners on Spotify is absolutely fking insane for a metal KZbinr and I'm here for it.

[@RevolutionDrummer47]

Their drummer is a monster. So tight! Completely underrated.

[@BARK910]

ii is absolutely underappreciated

[@jordymckibbs6613]

The song itself is class. Not the biggest fan of the vocals, but I'll still be streaming it. Awesome work as always!

[@Iguanoman]

This could be a comment on any Sleep Token song so he did a great job

[@CameronHollis]

so it sounds like sleep token XD

[@Cyrit]

Sounds more like Thornehill, still cool though!

[@JohnDoe-xr8lr]

@@Iguanoman never seen anyone say they don't dig vessels vocals. Dude is a God. The vocals on this video are...okayish but not for me either.

[@LacourseK999]

Big issue is Vessel has an amazing ability to make his pronouncing clear and this vocalist seems like he focused on mimicking the style without trying to make any words clear and just slammed it with auto tune and harmonies.

[@mythicislepro]

Love it. You know what’s crazy is I’m actually getting like a Thornhill meets Sleep Token vibe. “Thorn Token” as it were. This slaps.

[@aaartem]

yeah the chorus vocals are very views from the sun sounding

[@LPyxel]

Sleep Hill

[@underway2654]

Had same feeling. Even much more Thornhill vibes than Sleep Token

[@YassIsMe]

Exactly!

[@ccoreybarkleyy]

if only thornhill didn’t completely change their sound

[@HellSpartanZ]

I mean you easily understand what vessel is saying at all times. I couldnt understand a single world this dude was saying 😅 Killer riffs tho

[@dRibbs808]

Yeah, it sounds like vocal dude just phoned this one in. I think they really coulda had something here but dropped the ball on that.

[@centuryt3043]

oh man my exact thoughts. he literally killed it. the song i mean

[@residentevilclone]

Felt like he was making fun of the vocals to me

[@Sidra__]

@@dRibbs808 I agree.

[@thrillakilla8054]

That's the point bro

[@glen3133]

This is the greatest era this channel has seen by far. New banger every 3 days. What a time to be alive.

[@unLUCKY95]

Well fucking done, Nik. Sleep Token has to be one of the hardest bands to make an 'in the style of=' song of because they're so weirdly unique and you can listen to 5 songs and hear so many different things so it's hard to pin them into a single genre never mind one specific style (which is part of what makes them so fun to listen to) but you nailed it.

[@mostafaaiman5696]

Agreed this is the best thing in sleep token you don't know what you going to listen

[@SpitFireShad]

Sleep Token is not a unicorn. Don’t h get me wrong, I like what they’ve put out. But other “unique” bands that paved the way before people crowned Sleep Token: 12 Foot Ninja, Mr. Bungle/FNM, Glassjaw, Periphery, Tool, TesseracT, and many more.

[@KatzPhantom]

Nik, you've done it again and have written a banger. Definitely has that Sleep Token vibe. Always a blast watching you create these songs, in a few hours, from scratch. Your instrumentals are so good! 🖤

[@bezimiennykronikarz]

For some reason I was hoping for Will for the vocals. His covers are out of this world.

[@viewsfromthepit]

The new style of content is amazing. Loving the shift you made man. Keep it up!

[@CharmerFilms]

Gonna need a how to write an electric callboy song soon mate!

[@theartofgoldenlily]

Dmn right

[@DG_427]

That would be amazing.

[@PervAlphaMonkey]

Oh yeees

[@NicolaHoffman15]

I feel like I’m dumb and y’all are being sarcastic, but just in case, he has one

[@CharmerFilms]

@@NicolaHoffman15 comments from 8 months ago bro..

[@swerk3433]

It was a extremely good song, but hearing the lyrics for this was extremely difficult because of the reverb/delay. BUT THIS WAS A FREAKING BANGER!

[@DFTRTITAN]

Just needs the deftones turned down a little bit

[@Shabodonkey13]

This sounds like Thornhill way more than Sleep token. Amazing job again.

[@yourmatejay]

A version of Where we go when we die by sleep token would be epic

[@pinocolado1710]

Thornhill isn’t half thall as this

[@skipartz]

My thoughts exactly. Especially the buildup to the chorus

[@Shabodonkey13]

@@skipartz The Dark Pool was an amazing album. I miss that style a lot.

[@skipartz]

@@Shabodonkey13 same brother. Nurture, where we go when we die, lily and the moon. All such vibes

[@michieljorissen5376]

You guys really got the style! But this also shows how good ST actually is at what they do.

[@casparbosch5615]

Nik is making me discover so many new to me metal bands through these videos. I love it.

[@Werewolf914]

The true test of a Sleep Token song is how many articles of clothing you're wearing by the end, and I'm down to half a sock so I say success!

[@therockguy6518]

Sleep Token collab with deaftones would be an absolute masterpiece

[@peterkennedy4011]

One can dream!

[@absolutebedlam]

That would be insane

[@Koepex]

So hyped to see them in a week or three on Graspop MetalMeeting here in Belgium. It's going to be an amazing offering. Thanks for this early treat.

[@babayaga7772]

I agree with Alexander man I've watched him do a couple of these now and it's legit amazing to watch the process and hearing the end result. Really badass Nik keep it up bro Core Kid for life!!

[@GingerKidCustoms]

Dude, this might be my most favorite one yet. This was beautifully done. Can't wait for volume 2. Also, can't wait for videos of you reacting to other reactors reacting to your how to songs 😅😅

[@anoxia999]

ii works so well with vessel...ii drums even/especially when he isn't drumming, composed restraint is just an extended atmospheric build up/expansion of space. ii and vessel could be asleep and they're still drumming/singing to me it's all part of their music eventually lmao. the vocals and jazzy bits here have me dying of lol though. the editing only seems 'rushed' since you spent 2 hours programming ii replicant drums, the editing feels like you just wanna be done with it lol. this makes me appreciate them and you more

[@Zubely]

Ohhhh myyyyy...that vocals, I`m dying. All the small things just blended perfectly in this masterpiece!

[@JohnDoe-xr8lr]

Yeah vocals were pretty bad

[@anoxia999]

Also you're soooo close to 1m followers, hope you hit it soon; deserved once it happens, inevitably

[@rad1antgg853]

Thank you nick ! You are the talent !

[@NvrLucky43]

this gave me thornhill vibes way more than sleeptoken but still fucking sick

[@jctheii]

uh oh i think you made a How To ‘The Dark Pool by Thornhill’ instead😂😂🔥🔥

[@pedropessoa2246]

Sounded a lot like Revaira actually

[@mattmcginley7]

This is 100% it

[@natharoonytoony6632]

Literally sounds nothing like The Dark Pool

[@PortalSpartan888]

I get a huge Red Summer vibe specifically from 90% of the song before the lofi drop haha

[@jctheii]

@@PortalSpartan888 haha yes dude exactly! That song in particular for sure. And the drums are very Thornhill-esque because that dude is a little off-kilter in a great way, some of this dude’s falsetto’s remind me Jacob with the reverb including scream placement, the ambience and guitar tone/riffs are very Thornhilly as well. It’s not an exact replica obviously, TDP has a lot of different sounds, but Nik’s take on Worship reminds me so much of the Thorny boiz

[@AntiSociableWallflower]

Holy shit I wish this showed up on my recommended. I had to manually find it after hearing it on the Album. You're amazing and thank you for introducing me to new bands and talents!

[@KayzeChannel]

that was sick, ngl. kinda of ST vibe inside it. Great job Nik! love it

[@FuzzFanboy]

can you do a tutorial on writing midi drums? Your patterns are so sick!

[@shannonlasell]

i love this. the whole idea. you're on a next level.

[@mattyorshin]

Nek all your songs have been on repeat for me. All been ao good

[@demonicdoc-29]

I love these, but honestly, I'm waiting for the real band to cover it that would be awsome

[@DanAndreiVladut]

Missed opportunity not having Will Ramos on the vocals. Stylistically the track nails sleep token, but it feels more rushed than your other adaptations. In reality, that doesn't mean this track is bad, it just shows how high of a bar you have set with what began as a meme, and turned into something quite special and a joy to witness. Good job Nik. Keep going. I'd love to hear some more of your own compositions in the future.

[@VictorMontel]

Will is a busy man, my guy.

[@mentaltelepathy24]

WIll ramos needed next time

[@yourfavoriteidol3006]

will "clean vocal" is just overrated imo

[@mangopie7602]

It's not a missed opportunity having Will Ramos on the vocals consider how difficult of an opportunity it is to have him do vocals on your song

[@tylershort4431]

I think Nik tries to get smaller band vocalists to give them an opportunity to show off their vocal talent If you look through all of them there's no major known metal vocalists on the tracks. While it would've been cool to have Will do vocals. This guy is still crazy talented and a good fit to the song

[@noavaro]

Dude… this actually might be one of my fav things You‘ve done so far 😂👍🏼

[@jhoowqx]

This man dropping more bangers than anyone else rn. Also, when are we getting a new Termina track? Keep up the amazing work, Nik!

[@SquirrelDesecrator]

Dude....I always felt me being a one man band had it's limits, but dang, do you inspire me to do so, so much better.

[@kkkkadotto]

same, but when i think i am at my limit i remember nik and aviana then i go back to work and produce my bangers

[@Verlimon]

Truth be told. I watch your videos so I can dream of bein' as talented as you are . Not even mentioning vocalists that you're workin' with.

[@stepan.tichyy]

Dude, this slaps hard. Great track!

[@LikeACrouton]

I caught this stream live, it's so fun watching it go from nothing to finished.

[@seanmundyphoto]

man this sounds huge! what drum library did you use for the drums?

[@I-Sharted1]

This shows you that Sleep Token isn't just the sum of its parts. Theres alot missing here.

[@CatherineBriseboisCatWoods]

Well, again, Nik nails it! That was awesome.🤘🤘👏👏👏👏👏👏🤘🤘 Kudos to Mrs. Nocturnal for the DIY.👍👍

[@TobakaZ]

Absolutely nailing these!

[@roth8558]

praying he does how to northlane next

[@RCmetal11]

No disrespect to Cameron, he sounds great, but it doesnt hit that sleep token sound, Honestly though, that just shows how dam unique and powerful their vocals are.

[@diaanassr7895]

you are a complete epic musician, i respect you

[@XionUnjust]

Nik is a simply fkn amazing ... Youre the man dude. Ever in Philly beers are on me 🤘🏻

[@pauleyczje]

Seriously so good!! How do you come up with the lyrics??

[@charlieingram366]

Probably improv

[@dudesayHEY]

At this point Nik should be a producer

[@slashesjdt]

He is...

[@dudesayHEY]

@slashesJDT ohhh yes, producing is definitely his main income, or sought out for producing like Joey Sturgis 🤓🤓🤓

[@carazy123_]

You nailed this! Sick song man.

[@inthrallmusic]

I love those writing (in the style of) videos! Keep up the good work🤘

[@EndlessDream-Arts04]

It sounds like the beginning came right out of there song God’s

[@rick2565]

No creo que alguien llegue a leer y entender mi comentario, pero amaria que algun dia una de las bandas encontraron la canción que Nicolas nocturno les hizo, y el vocalista la cante en redes sociales al menos jajaja

[@bobbyhill368]

My thoughts exactly!

[@ficolas2]

I mean will Ramos has made a song with him. So he at least has listened to the song he made about Lorna shore

[@ficolas2]

Wait why did I write that in English Me refiero Will Ramos ha hecho una cancion con el, asi que ha tenido que escuchar la de how to Lorna shore

[@diegopizarro4196]

Nicolás Nocturno jskskskdkd lo amé :)

[@Sidra__]

Yo me quedé con las ganas de ver a Will Ramos haciendo las vocales para ésta canción. El riff y la ambientación están espectactulares pero la voz no me convenció :(

[@Mindontcompute]

When you first started to play the keys I was like: " Wait... A martian winter?". Nik turned into Angel Vivaldi? xD

[@bteague333]

Glad I’m not the only one who heard that.

[@jrmayer]

This is absolutely hilarious. Just a 10/10 all the way around. I love it.

[@binzianer]

Love this series!

[@z_Moose]

With the unintelligible vocals, the verse honestly sounds like you asked AI to make a sleep token song.

[@johnalexander9887]

I hated this as a Sleep Token song, but love this as a Deftones song. Vessel's voice is borderline inimitable, and so much of ST relies on his performance. This was fun tho!

[@El_Bellota]

Proud of you Nik. Follow what calls you, it won't go wrong ❤

[@thecrimsonace3032]

I just can't not headbang to this, it's so good.

[@XNecroEyesX]

Would love a How to Babymetal

[@YeshwantP]

I wonder how Nik will pull this off. He definitely has to dance as well.

[@Nanamiogawa]

I'll wait for this hahaha

[@rivercrestcolts55]

How to Periphery in 30 seconds 👀

[@dennistrusty5145]

Amazing job Nik!

[@MavraTealSun]

That was soooo good! ✨✨

[@frankespinosa7236]

Would have expected Will Ramos as the vocalist on this one

[@ShatroGames]

The vocals totally missed the mark, but the song itself is pretty good and has some Sleep Token vibes.

[@damien5601]

? not at all. vessels vocals are very hard to imitate, i think he did a fantastic job.

[@JakobStrand]

Dude´s wearing a Meshuggah shirt and sings like an angel. Amazeballs! And Nic, your drum programming is fantastic, dont beat yourself up man!

[@chikomartinez6162]

Lovely😍😍😍... Your talent is in another level.... Worship

[@ImaWreckU]

I'm not sure how hard it is for you to find vocalists to collab with you for these but you ought to give Chris Liepe a shout sometime. I'd imagine that guy can probably do anything. Matt Heafy would probably also be down to sing on anything, he seems like he just loves doing music with anyone and everyone.

[@ANGEL0R0R0CK]

Your videos are a gem as soon as I'm going to watch the video and I know it's going to be good. Greetings from Mexico 🇲🇽🤟 Y reacts to the Seventy Thorns song by Kim Dracula and Jonathan Davis

[@metrArtem1]

Instrumental is good , but trying emulating vessels vocals - is very hard thing to do

[@DoutorBreja]

Simply GENIOUS!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@antonioarcuri4361]

As an old school metal head. I’m loving the vibe your bringing. Love the Sam smith unholy. That’s a tune I’d blast driving down by the shore

[@_Thunderball_]

Cameron still sounds like Chino even when trying to sound like Vessel idk

[@jonburtner4259]

Yeah, it's not easy singing Vessel, which he proved

[@jonburtner4259]

By that I mean he was not good

[@skinnyjimmy22]

man im so sorry i havent watched in so long, i literally found sleep token not long ago and your video arose from the playlist. Im sitting here wondering how would u put a tune like theres together and here your doing it.. absolutely nailled it with the jazz part in the middle i couldnt help but laugh my ass off with you.. \m/.

[@asispeakofficial]

I love how he’s not really saying anything. Fuckin dyin. This song rips though. I aspire to be this creative on demand

[@necropollis-]

I really need to hear a How to Born of Osiris very soon please

[@Lilith_Reaver]

YES, PLEASE.

[@Be-uv8di]

Cameron is a BEAST! his vocals get better every time he sings!

[@JohnDoe-xr8lr]

He was literally the weak point of this song lol

[@jasonpoland5507]

This is a helluva banger!

[@FBIAgent-lq8vd]

what most people dont realize, is that all these songs make for the best gym playlist ever.

[@Azraillevisuals]

Nik Token

[@JellyfishsodaYT]

I don’t think you hit the Sleep Token mark, but it still sounds really good.

[@lesalterman]

You nailed it, Nik 🔥 Holy fuck, awesome 😌

[@TheAlphamale215]

Thisnis legit so good...which makes me love vessel mote gj bro

[@KenDawg25k]

Amazing song Nik, the album you made was awesome and I can't wait for volume 2. Cameron does an amazing job doing Vessel's vocals for this song. Now I have some ideas you can do, you don't have to do them if you want but I hope you do.... 1. How to "Metal Hellsinger" in 30 seconds (for vocals, any vocalist will do) 2. How to "Ice Nine Kills" in 30 seconds (for vocals, I really don't know anyone for Spencer) 3. How to "Black Veil Brides" in 30 seconds (Get Andy Biersack on, if you can) 4. How to "Motionless in White" in 30 seconds (Get Chris Motionless on, if you can) 5. How to "Linkin Park" in 30 seconds (Get Danny from From Ashes to New on it) 6. How to "Ghost" in 30 seconds (I don't know who would do Tobias's vocals) 7. How to "Trivium" in 30 seconds (Get Matt Heafy on, if you can) 8. How to "Disturbed" in 30 seconds (Don't know anyone for David) 9. How to "Arch Enemy" in 30 seconds (Get Alissa on, if you can) 10. How to "Dayseeker" in 30 seconds (Get Rory on, if you can)

[@KenDawg25k]

@T533 it’s a metal themed rhythm FPS

[@djixi98]

​@T533 it's a rhythm FPS with a really good soundtrack, off the top of my head they have Alissa from Arch Enemy, Tatiana from Jinjer, Will Ramos from Lorna Shore, and many more. The game is pretty good but if it's not your style, check the soundtrack either way!

[@RebeIMate]

This is the heaviest Sleep Token song I've ever heard.

[@C_Shay_77]

Never heard Gods or Vore huh? 🤣

[@RebeIMate]

@@C_Shay_77 You're right. Those songs hit pretty hard. Definitely harder than anything from "TBWBYD", which is the only whole album I've heard from them.

[@blah90292]

Forgot I was watching a video tbh I just started vibing and then heard Nik speak again

[@Oithissucks]

II is an absolute beast of a drummer. Probably my all time favorite actually.

[@catoi6324]

"We have Sleep Token at home" (I feel like everyone has made this joke about all the videos in this series, yeah?)

[@wsr9855]

DO A LOATHE ONE NEXT PLSS

[@Marius_ae]

This one was more loathe than Sleep token lmao

[@SunDiegoRockStar]

This is why Nik is famous, the real deal, Nik knows music. These guys nailed it, really good for an improv Sleep Tokenesque track.

[@abrarkadabrar7829]

OK but this is actually good? Nik what have you done... I came here for the memes and now I'm watching the second half of this video on repeat