How To Write Lush 1980's Chords

[@XanBcoo]

Something about this actually makes it feel like a VHS tape of a lesson recorded in the 80s

[@MarioVelezBThinkin]

It's that static background noise. Really pretty on the ears actually .

[@thahawkgaming]

The zoom ins

[@iamtuku1169]

Reading Rainbow moment!

[@winterzealot]

I feel like it's the calm energy 🩷

[@real.demesure]

The girl have that vibe haha it’s so cool

[@LizzardHimself]

The video being exactly 8:08 long is a nice touch.

[@seanonel]

I saw what you did there!

[@ag4640]

It means 80s forever

[@seanonel]

The Roland TR-808 is a legendary drum machine from the 80's...

[@LuckyFlesh]

Boooommmmmm

[@LucruxDCLXVI]

I appreciate that your keyboard diagram has all the notes labeled. As someone who is always a bit slow to recognize notes on a keyboard just by looking at them, it helped considerably to follow along with what you were saying

[@InflatablePlane]

Love the smooth jazz sensibility of this. There’s lots of jazzy progressions in 80’s pop which is probably why I love it so much. Also Japanese city pop is some of the most amazing 70’s and 80’s music out there.

[@pingpong7286]

amen

[@DavidBerglund]

Japanese city pop? Please give me some artist and band names! I feel like this can be what I completely loose myself in for a while...

[@EliSchweyer]

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[@tdwwxyz]

What sounds the Most 80s is the synth itself. It’s beautiful

[@TomAnderson7]

I need to know the sound of that plugin. It sounds super 80s

[@Jason75913]

@@TomAnderson7 DX7 piano with delay, chorus, and reverb; you can use Kontakt, Dexed, FM8, and probably more for that.

[@MS-Patriot2]

DX7 Rhodes.

[@TomAnderson7]

@@Jason75913 None of my chorus’s or delay sound like that

[@Jason75913]

@@TomAnderson7 admittedly, I'm guessing by the sounds I hear through my phone 😋 But that's a DX7 e.piano preset with effects for sure.

[@ahguitar1]

I'm a working guitarist / producer / sound engineer and have decided it would be beneficial to actually take a look at composition on piano to help take another step in theory understanding. I've also been listening to tons of city pop over the summer. So I loved this video. I'm going to learn some city pop tunes on the keyboard!

[@supernothing77]

What exactly is city pop?

[@ahguitar1]

@@supernothing77 I got to admit I don't know 100%. I only discovered what I think is city pop this year. To me it's specifically Japanese, with a Japanese vocalist. The genre style is this kind of smooth funky 80s sound you can hear in the video. Search for City Pop Playlist and you'll get some examples!

[@musictheory1403]

@@supernothing77 It's basically a jazzy sounding pop song. Best example would probably be Plastic Love with Mariya Takeuchi.

[@supernothing77]

@@ahguitar1 thank you!

[@supernothing77]

@@musictheory1403 thanks!

[@Viper-dz2kw]

Never realized how important the major 2nd interval was to 80’s harmony, wild

[@skaneverdies]

The best 'one weird trick' I've come across in the last few years. Never really touched in but now it's all over everything I do.

[@sammikinsderp]

The 80s while moving away from jazz still used a lot of harmony heavily influenced by it. Really cool breakdown! You're a good teacher!

[@chandlerzimmerman9857]

The humor is so out of left field sometimes and I’m HERE for it. Love your vibe and your teaching method, super easy to follow. “Sussy bussy” sound lmaooo call me a subby

[@suomeaboo]

You can be her true, her number one simp.

[@54CFL]

Thanks for this! The cluster notes…and moving one of them down an octave is such a lightbulb moment. So many rich chords and new progressions available 😊

[@trackartproductions9647]

Honestly eyes are more open and inspired some amazing sounding progressions .. Thank you so much ,.. I needed that today

[@NickyJamesTV]

Been following this channel for 3 years now and really appreciate your hard work.

[@EJBarrois]

Thank you, Eliana. Subscribed on the strength of the funk in your demo.

[@Σατανας666]

I want to listen to you speak about music all day. You are absolutely hypnotizing and incredibly interesting. Super rad.

[@crazykong5246]

This is the fantastic for the guitar as well. Nice job.

[@bestdisco1979]

I absolutely loved this tutorial. Those beautiful lush chords. I would never have thought of putting notes so closely together. A very valuable lesson. Thanks Eliana.❤

[@iamtuku1169]

omg 3 years later and your music is still even amazing-er!!!! SO proud of you!!!!! :)

[@woodwinston854]

I just discovered that this entire channel is great.

[@DETERMINOLOGY]

Eliana is one of the top producers ive heard when it comes to producing with a DAW. Her music has feeling groove and she knows what she's doing. Much respect.

[@natevizzi2901]

yeah she is like outstanding

[@southeastgasservices]

Beautiful Chords, going to spend some time working on these. thank you.

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The algorithm brought me here. Happy it did

[@devmakesvlogs]

I’m loving the video so far and now you’ve demanded, so here i am , a new subscriber, who liked and commented:)

[@lionelcampos9868]

First timer love your channel God Bless

[@pat_butcher]

Such a great tutorial!! I love how you break down an 80s sound without it sounding jokey

[@Lexohhbeats]

this is one of the best youtube tutorials i’ve ever seen

[@leor.111]

The suspended voicing one octave below is incredible, thank you SO much for sharing! Very interested in the more advanced theory concepts you mention too :)

[@Ocho213k]

Love you Eliana, i found your channel a few weeks back and it's been really useful.

[@ayCLAVITO]

now THIS is good music content

[@SalmiaKira]

Happy youtube recommended me this ^^ was very informative and fun~

[@goldbluetears]

wow this is gold with a platinum delivery!

[@Hyper5nic]

Especially with this electric (or fm) piano sound, it does remind me of music by Luther Vandros, Al Jarreau or Michael McDonald. Those are well known 80s artists. 😊

[@ElianaDAngelo]

Luther Vandross is such a gigachad, can never get too much of his music.

[@neonpop80]

@@ElianaDAngelo did you say gigachad?! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 hilarious

[@ElianaDAngelo]

@@neonpop80 yes. I know he got all the staceys.

[@pihermoso11]

Sergio Mendez , Christopher Cross, Toto... Debbie Gibson was also amazing cause she could compose her own songs

[@rillloudmother]

@@ElianaDAngelo never too much.

[@Julesplaysbass]

Nice! Great explanation, thanks for this

[@mylawinter6666]

You are what I've been looking for, for so long. Thank you for this, my keytar is happy

[@greenfiresnake2019]

Thank you!

[@UserName________]

So amazing! this just perfection.

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This channel is Amazing

[@kide9747]

I'm glad you showed up in my algorithm. Funny and you explain things so well lol

[@dwhutto]

You effortlessly explained a very complex idea in the beginning of the video. You have a real talent for teaching.

[@lukepayton2669]

Thank you ! I have been looking for something like this for ages

[@Benheartsart]

The vibes you have are ✨immaculate✨

[@elektrik-fz4up]

Very helpful video for messing around with a Casiopea/Jazz Fusion sound. Thanks 👍

[@heuxheux]

This channel is amazing

[@nabilchokhman3329]

very smooth and clear explanation, Merci

[@Edward_Is_Weird]

You are awesome! I am so happy I have found this channel! 🥰 I still live in the 80's, musically speaking, so it is nice to meet people like you‼️ Greetings from Japan

[@54LZ]

Thanks Eliana for sharing your knowledge!

[@renniefrancis7227]

This is very helpful. I’m going to put this into use soon and make one of biggest songs in the world

[@johncaccioppo1142]

At first I didn't think this would interest me but when I saw the key roll and what you were doing, just playing around, I was hooked. Subbed and grateful.

[@usaroman]

Will be coming back to learn these wonderful chords 🎉 Thanks for sharing ❤

[@OrElseEllipsis1945]

loving that classic sussy bussy sound!

[@titovalasques]

0:08 Only eight seconds in and it’s already smoking!! And with the Patrick Nagel artwork on the wall. Hell yeah, I’m inspired!

[@Proestetic]

The music in the beginning is extremely typical for Japanese 80s pop incl. the new wave of inspired artists. It's the obligatory use of dim chords that gives it away. But playing these chords on an old Rhodes or piano, you get a feeling of lounge, 70s disco, smooth jazz or easy listening like Burt Bacharach. It all comes from artists well versed in jazz most definitely. Diving into these genres can inspire a more natural and creative approach when trying to make good 80s pop. David Foster is a go-to listen from then. He was almost involved in everything.

[@laHagans]

This is fantastic! Thank you for sharing!!

[@anniealarie7147]

Really like this video. Learning all those interesting possibilities in music. Also revision is good too. Really well explained. Thanx Eliana.

[@mrtravoiceburges]

I love her channel Shes so awesome

[@CFox.7]

You popped up in recommended. Will check out your channel tomorrow when I get up.

[@ababc5]

Those chords were lush AF in all the right ways. Nice playing too. Thank you for making this easy to understand.

[@FutureFolk1985]

Great video, thanks! This will help me greatly in my quest for the ultimate 80’s chord, love your style!

[@christopherroa9781]

Ngl I liked 10 seconds in just because I like the vibe

[@nerolifong1824]

love the 80s music

[@AidanMiles]

what a keyboard tone my goodness seriously have three adjacent whole tones (CDE) together ever sounded, out of context, this good together

[@LyynnFactory]

Hi Eliana, I just discovered your channel, GREAT! Your explanations are crystal clear! I'm back to electronic music after 20 years being on stage with live bands/musicians, so I'm refreshing a lot and finding out a lot of new inventions 🙂

[@natevizzi2901]

hey welcome back ! your videos are the best .... keep posting

[@peter-hassett]

hey this is so helpful to me -- the way you discuss it and demo it and visualize it-- just really got through to me, and I can be sorta dense about this stuff. Thanks!

[@ositotovi]

You won a new suscriber with that ´I cross my arms like an idiot!´😆😆😆.Thank you so much Eliana!!!.Success to you!!!.

[@MonsterTruck-r9r]

It interest me where you got the piano sounds from

[@Bordres]

Very helpful! Will use this in my new project! Normally i would just reuse progressions from other songs but this is much more better

[@memeu]

Thanks to this video got new project. It will be dnb banger! THX Elia!

[@alexcornu]

The way you introduce the subject is very clever !

[@FatherFunk]

Instant subscribe! Wish there was more tutorials like this. Thanks for the great video!

[@andt1994]

KZbin recommended has been popping off for me today I've found so many new channels that I like also hi 😊

[@icystorm9968]

Thank you! I always wanna make my chords a bit more chill/hazy. That's just the style of music i like to play and this certainly helps ❤️

[@siahfishin5295]

I just wanna say your stuff is some of the best content on youtube i have seen for music related things and mixing and mindset behind it with no bullshit and straight forward without worrying about offending anyone. I love it. I want more of it! Easiest sub of my life.

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This is the first of your videos ever to flash before my eyes, and I love it. You are neat. :-) I wasn’t going to subscribe, but you demanded it!

[@BorisBidjanSaberi11]

Really great video. Straight to the point and filled with gems of info

[@Laze-Mz]

great job Eilana

[@garygood6593]

I love your presentation so much!

[@Q-BOT]

I respect your demands. Nice video!

[@Diogolindir]

I want another video focused on harmony pls! great content as always and great sound.

[@ilovecody7514]

Glad to have you back, those chords were awesome!!!

[@michaeldavidnvitales]

Good stuff. Love the 80s. Subscribed ✅

[@Topcatyo.]

This video definitely gave me some ideas for some chords to try out on my next track. Thanks for the breakdown, and damn that example track in the beginning is some funky freshness

[@jmoody3]

Nice walkthrough on the use of these chords. Thanks for putting this video together.

[@andyspencer4786]

Your lessons are so great!! Been looking to get into keyboards more and you break this down in a really simple and easy to understand way. Subbed, thank you!!

[@andyspencer4786]

Also when you gonna break out that Telecaster behind you 👀

[@finbarcordell1466]

Love this, very dreamy sound choice

[@Pyroific]

this is the best video explaining this topic i've come across! thank you so much :D

[@TheNeatwork]

Welcome back! THIS SLAPS!!!

[@asecretturning]

This really couldn't possibly be more clear, thank you so much for sharing!

[@AJPMUSIC_OFFICIAL]

Great video, happened on it by chance. I'm a guitarist who mainly played metal but I've always loved that 80s sound and synthpop and funk and such are things I'd love to write and this video really helped. Keyboards are a bit alien to me so this was good, the visual keyboard on the bottom was a great help. I was a little confused at first but once you showed stretching out the chord so you had those whole tone notes with various notes above and below it made a lot more sense. Thanks again.

[@dessireemcfarland1040]

Thank you, love this and the production value you bring to your lessons. I can actually follow along with enough piano lessons behind me. Thanks again!

[@noahpettibon]

You're a naturally very funny person, but also very clear and articulate! Enjoyed the heck out of this.

[@brandonbayangos9143]

you are fireee! Eliana can you please make a related video where you break down the sounds you used on this track and how sound selection and the chords go hand in hand in making this sound?

[@JPBrooksLive]

If she doesn't. Check through your "EP" (electric piano) presets on any keyboard and there should be something close. The "FM E. Piano" especially, if available. Anything that has that chime in the attack, and not too much distortion in the sustain. It's my favorite electric piano sound, and it (or a very similar sound) is used in the Koji Kondo piece "Dire Dire Docks".

[@estelasanchez.]

I liked, subscribed and have shared!! Girl... I'm loving this! THANK YOU!!!!❤❤

[@bigbasil1908]

Some great chords there that could make some great 70's and 80's elevator or lounge music

[@teedtad2534]

Pretty good tips! Light up chords / keynotes helps to see what is being played by letters.. just don't rush it dear! 💵🫑💵🫑💵

[@micha4431]

Lovely! Gonna have fun with these progressions!

[@williamdawson6037]

You're a legitimately great teacher.

[@jayhu6075]

I like your style how to explanation a chord in the 80 style. Maybe in the future the '70 or '90 feel. Many thanks.

[@cloud-pants]

Great explainer! I caught a few new ideas in here, especially about the sus chord inversions and moving that bass note around.

[@VictorColli]

Damn, I liked, shared, subscribed before you even asked, thats how dope that intro was

[@richtw]

Love your sound! Those min9 and 7#5 chords are delicious, and you nailed the squidgy staccato moving bassline. Look forward to hearing the finished track soon!