How to Write, Play, & Record (1960s) Garage Rock Vocals

[@Mario_DiSanto]

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[@gabrielevion7055]

u probly shouldnt promote your music on a tutorial video to be honest it comes off tacky and actually repels the viewer while making both this channel and your album release look bad...really the only people ur gonna attract by promoting ur album in an 'ad' format within your content thats not related to the album are people that are tacky also...its just all tacky man...rock n roll finds the listener it always does trust bredren i know for sure u have never gotten obsessed with a band thanks to a commercial or advertisement...i bet you its almost spiritual everytime how you discover magic in music//...so yea bro this shit is not helping no matter how many times u say DID I MENTION I HAVE AN ALBUM OUT!>? every time u keep saying that it gets more and more cringe. Just be the wind and flow with it, no need to address it for it already knows what it does. If it is meant to be, be sure it shall. no hate homie, just trying to help u be more dope than u already are so u can be that which you are that you are. bredren, take it. aye.

[@magraretsbane6274]

@@gabrielevion7055If he’d never pushed the music from his records in his videos I would’ve never started listening to it and would’ve missed out on some music that I’ve come to really love. Just chill out and let the guy self promote in this ridiculously over saturated market

[@BobGuido]

My dad was one of the pioneers of Proto-Punk & Garage Rock. Here are the ingredients he used: Vox Super Beatle Amp Fender Telecaster Rickenbacker 450 Gretsch Country Gentleman Herco Flex 50 guitar picks RCA 44 velocity ribbon microphone Raytheon RC-11 vacuum tube mixing console Ampex A-300 analog tape machine

[@TheProducers]

I hear the message, use what you have and have fun with it. I love your new album. The songwriting and performances are out of this world. People need to hear and experience Distorted Proportions!

[@silvertongues2]

I really dig your organ and synth sounds, would love to hear more about your approach there

[@Mario_DiSanto]

I plan to do an organ/bass video next. Cheers

[@caddisking]

The nerd stuff was informative... The examples were 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@trollcat_2245]

The sound sounds very authentic, my respects!

[@nervousnedmusic]

Congratulations on the Distorted Proportions release - it's interesting to dissect your analog recording process and then listen on Spotify - back to the future. If you have time, could you discuss how you mastered the analog recording and the steps to distribution on digital platforms like KZbin and Spotify while trying to maintain the sound integrity?

[@Mario_DiSanto]

I think I could do a short video on that next. My "mastering" process is little to be desired but I think it works well for my home recording purposes.

[@caddisking]

Yeah that would be a most interesting video.

[@lukegerard8656]

A sincere shoutout to you for passing the 1/2 million view mark! Extremely well deserved.. every one of these videos is goldsauce as well as your music!

[@Mario_DiSanto]

Holy crap Luke! A half-million views! I had no idea I was even close to a milestone like that. That is surreal to realize. Definitely have a case of "imposter syndrome". Thanks Luke, Mario

[@themadkraken1912]

Ayyyyy, thanks!! I remember asking you about an episode on vocals in the comments, I'm glad you did it!. I've been using your techniques to get the most out of my 10x10 untreated bedroom studio and it's been great aiming at having fun instead of achieving mixing perfection. Thank you for showing me the light, Mr. DiSanto.

[@Mario_DiSanto]

It should always be about the fun! Too often I get wrapped up into the mindset of trying to make things sound perfect and I get so overwhelmed. But for us home recordists, perfection is often in the distance. We should always be striving to be better recording engineers, but if we happen to take break and enjoy the scenery along the way there than there is no problem in that.

[@stigmatamartyrr]

Was searching through your channel a couple days ago to see if you did a video on 1960 vocals, and now you upload this. Thank you lots!

[@BadChizzle]

(Electric Organ Acid Test) and (I Hate You) are my faves right now. But… you know how things may change as you listen more times. The way Electric Organ AT goes from one feel to another, to an extreme, is great. Ok… just wanted you to know how Cool that is. Sorry to interrupt your vocal video going off topic.

[@Mario_DiSanto]

Hey Chuk, you know I enjoy the interruptions. So the original idea was to splice in the "fuzzed" out sections into the psychedelic organ outro of that song. I was hoping to go far a jarring sound (similar to the end of Doped Up Dogs with the weird tape splicing). But I could not for the life of me get a good take for that organ part and my timing was/is ALLL OVER the place. So I decided to "fake" the tape splices through my performance, hence the one extreme to another. I am glad to see that it still has a similar effect for the listener.

[@BeesWaxMinder]

"Why yes sir, you may!!"

[@codyclarke]

Thank you for all that you do, man. There's nothing quite like your How To's out there!

[@Mario_DiSanto]

You bet Cody, just glad to get some creative juices flowing.

[@supersonicsoundstudios72]

Engineering made fun... By Mario

[@blkPhillip]

I'm soooo looking forward to your recording bass and keyboard vids! Learning a ton from this excellent series. Thanks.

[@Mario_DiSanto]

You bet! Thanks for watching

[@yellowslender4191]

Mario I just checked out some of your record and I dig it man, keep it up! There’s not a lot of people making cool garage music anymore but you are definitely an exception.

[@Mario_DiSanto]

Thank you!

[@antlerbraum2881]

These guides are always great and useful! I remember watching a video from this channel maybe a year ago and then forgetting what channel I saw it on, glad I found it. Also I like the way you categorized the two types of vocals, I like to imagine the first love and angst centered lyrics as high school and the psych and thoughtful lyrics as the musician having gone to college.

[@Mario_DiSanto]

"I like to imagine the first love and angst centered lyrics as high school and the psych and thoughtful lyrics as the musician having gone to college", judging by the maturity of the vocalists' voices on these 60s garage tracks I think you may be right with this analysis.

[@BadChizzle]

Thanks for the video, Mario! I put your album on and went down that highway with you tonight… and was not disappointed. 🆒🫵🏼🆒

[@bradholbrooks]

About to listen on my 60’s General Electric speakers.

[@Mario_DiSanto]

That's cool! Nothing like good ol' 60s GE products.

[@bradholbrooks]

@@Mario_DiSanto Great job on the album! I really enjoyed it.

[@whateverman999]

Listening to the first track on your album on Spotify right now - I love it man! I can think of like one other instance I’ve ever been able to wholeheartedly say that in this sort of context. Makes me appreciate everything you offer here so much more. Looking forward to checking out the rest of your videos and putting some of it all into practice for myself. Thank you so much, keep rockin and having fun!!

[@Mario_DiSanto]

Thank you I hope you enjoy the rest of the album as well.

[@audiolego]

Been binge watching since 1pm. It's my me time .

[@fedog81]

My favourite vocal was actually the last with the cheap condenser mic. Well done!

[@TheWaveGoodbye-Music]

Thank you my man! Perfect timing for me :) Loved the drums episode as well! Love the content man keep it coming!

[@robiboebeck]

Love your channel and the new album kicks ass!! Your vocals across the album are fantastic. Aside from the quality production, you sound like you're feeling free and having a lot of fun exploring different styles and areas of your vocal range, which is awesome (and one of the hardest parts, tbh).

[@Mario_DiSanto]

I always struggle with being content with how my vocals sound. I think it's hard for a lot of people to get used to hearing their own voice on recording. This is actually something I shoulda touched upon in the video in retrospect.

[@CelluloidHoax]

Would you be able to make a video on how to record psychedelic rock from the 60s as well?

[@Mario_DiSanto]

Sure I eventually will get to that

[@krisbooth8441]

Dude, this is insane. So much great information and extremely valuable for people interested in this kind of music. Many thanks, keep up the great content!

[@Mario_DiSanto]

My pleasure! Thanks for commenting.

[@AldeanLeger]

SM58 with a foam cover windscreen!

[@analogemma]

Man your channel is a goldmine!

[@NiVofHiR]

YOU SIR ARE A SUPERSTAR! THANK YOU MUCHLY! KEEP ER COMING!

[@billymcguiremusic]

Going to watch the video as I do some video editing. I'm gonna listen to your album as soon as I'm done!

[@Mario_DiSanto]

Thanks Billy, would love your feedback.

[@billymcguiremusic]

@@Mario_DiSanto so I listened to it on a walk, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Both confession tapes are amazingly done, especially from a conceptual point of view. They are lyrically and musically great. Overall, the production is stellar and perfectly hits that garage rock sound. Musically, I've heard a range of stuff from surf rock, punk vibes, and alt rock. Your style brings a great blend of things together. A few of the tracks were reminiscent of B52s guitar riffs, and the verse of one song made me think of Primus doing a surf garage rock song with the lyrics on them (the song where you say something like "and I ain't taking no more pills"). I love the organ work on the entire album. Speaking of music, I love the amazing blend of instrumental pieces and songs. It allows things to be broken up in unique ways and lead through a great journey that continuously keeps things interesting!

[@billymcguiremusic]

@@Mario_DiSanto I also made sure to follow you on Spotify and like the album!

[@Mario_DiSanto]

@@billymcguiremusic Wow Billy you paint a wonderful review of the album! The Primus comment is funny I can totally see that. Thank you very much for all yer support man!

[@kas6russiangarage]

Mario, thank you for another great video!

[@Mario_DiSanto]

Thanks for taking the time to watch!

[@carsonbothwell]

You gotta do 1960s garage rock organ next!

[@Mario_DiSanto]

Definitely will.

[@gwugluud]

My V-Tech VT - 1030 dynamic mic I bought new in the 90s is what I go to 80% of the time to do my Sky Saxon trytobe cruddy vocals. I'd love to have banks of $5000 racks, but I'm happy w the results I get from plugins.

[@Mario_DiSanto]

I visited someone's home recording studio a couple weeks ago (and this was actually a home recording studio not a poor excuse for one like I have). And the kid had thousand and thousands of dollars of analog gear to use. He said he never used them once, the sound he gets from Plugins is optimal for him. To each is own! I love analog gear, for now I just use the cheapy broken down stuff until I can afford some nicer stuff.

[@gwugluud]

@@Mario_DiSanto Oh, if I had the means, I'd def be collecting boss rack gear. I do own a Joe Meek British Channel I bought new in 2000, which I did use until the knobs became too crackly, causing dropouts, etc. Maybe I could take it in to be seen somewhere; I miss using it. Has mic pre/compressor/EQ in one rack. It's mono, though, but it's great.

[@Mario_DiSanto]

@@gwugluud Have you tried spraying some contact cleaner into the pots? I bet you that fixes the issue with ten minutes of work!

[@gwugluud]

@@Mario_DiSanto Hmm. I'll be ordering that next payday. That would be great if that's all that's needed. Thx Mario.

[@gwugluud]

@@Mario_DiSanto Hey Mario, wanted to get your okay on maybe my making you a playlist to czech out sometime, lol. I feel pretty vain, probably bcos I am. 😛 My vids are kind of here and there, and I'm thinking that would save you from sitting thru a bunch of unremarkable muck or something. Lol. I think the stuff from more like 5 years ago thereabouts was more my peak. Anyway, lol. Thx! I'm seeing having your album on heavy rotation on my cans up at work; I like what I've sampled here & there on it. You've got The Sound! Really glad I happened upon your channel. I bet I'll learn a thing or 2...seeing I need all the help I can get, lmao. Cheers man!

[@yummyklown9226]

I really dig the Squash Me Like a Bug sound. To me the sound was the best.

[@llebbuton]

Your music reminds me alot of The Frights, my favourite band.

[@Mario_DiSanto]

Checkin' em out now!

The only video I haven't see yet in this spectacular series is Garage Rock BASS. Could you make it, or is it not as neccessary as the ones at 0:27 and this very video?

[@Mario_DiSanto]

I know I know everyone keeps asking me to make that one! It's coming I swear.

Just take your time@@Mario_DiSantobut I have to admit, I really like the recording style you've been doing!

[@Raggo12345]

Great album!

[@DarkSideofSynth]

Oh yeah!!!

[@Mario_DiSanto]

woohooo!!!!!

[@snarfusmaximus]

I'm always filled with ideas after watching your videos. I have an old Astatic D-104 radio/CB mic that I now have to try recording with, as well as a couple of crappy crystal mics that came with an old reel-to-reel tape recorder I was given. I also should try building a mic pre using shitty low-bandwidth op-amps as used in Tube Screamer pedals. In have several nice preamps but nothing beautifully nasty. I should do something about that.

[@Mario_DiSanto]

Yes! That is what we like to see on this channel! That Astatic D-104 will do ya wonders!. Well I assume so, I never tried one but they look damn cool and that's half the battle! I have also had lucky with crystal mics for fun little "lo-fi" numbers.

[@martinhorstrecorder7866]

Ill love to show your vid to my bandleader, a skilled sound Ingenieur

[@Mario_DiSanto]

Please do!

[@martinhorstrecorder7866]

@@Mario_DiSanto he likes your Style and Gear - even He is a daw Wizard, He Likes fancy Vintage Gear too! Everything Starts with a fancy mic and a good room. Mario, your awesome, thanks for your Enthusiasmus!

[@tomsopinion962]

Great, keep it up Mario!!!

[@jasonvanempelen4362]

Maybe organ next????

[@Mario_DiSanto]

Definitely. Bass and Organ will be the next "Garage Rock How To).

[@BeesWaxMinder]

....L❤️VE ya Channel

[@drewburgess525]

perfect!!

[@nmbr2110]

Love it

[@martinhorstrecorder7866]

Good Guy, thank you! So have you experience with Cristal mics aka piezo mics? Tell me more bout using Harp mics for vocals and Instruments 😊 thx

[@martinhorstrecorder7866]

Oh! Theres the Part about the Harp mic... 👍

[@castawaymusic144]

Seems like the the bass build up that can happen with lots reverb is not an issue with any of your approaches. Do you take steps to avoid this or does it just take care of itself with the gear and methods you are using? Great video!

[@Mario_DiSanto]

I very rarely EQ my reverb tracks. My console's AUX return doesn't have an ability to do any EQing so whatever comes out of my Fostex reverb when I am doing my mixes is what I used. This is definitely not ideal for the reasons you state. I used to print my reverb onto a track so I could EQ in post but I haven't done that in a while. The only time I EQ reverb tracks anymore is when I send them through a guitar amp or PA system like my Yamaha EM mixer. Both of these I EQ at the source to what sounds good in the room. The guitar amp in particular needs a lotta knob turning until something useable comes out.

[@whateverman999]

“You don’t want to overdo the more political and social type of lyrics” Thank God 😂

[@scottshields3054]

Mario loving the channel. There are ways to get analog clipping with plugins, but using things like saturation to add distortion. Also would you possibly be interested to take a song you've done and have it mixed with a bit more modern, crisp feel that still keeps the vibes of what you're doing? I think it'd be an interesting experiment. Hit me up if you want to try it.

[@Mario_DiSanto]

Hmmm that is an interesting expirement. Perhaps when I record something next on my Alesis HD24 we can arrange something. That'll be the easiest way to do this. I am too lazy to rip all the tracks from own of my recordings on tape lol.

[@scottshields3054]

@@Mario_DiSanto lol yeah that's the only downside to tape is that it's kind of a pain in the butt. Just hit me up when you're ready and we'll figure something out. I think I'm as interested to see how it'd turn out as you are.

[@samuelragland6518]

Dude amazing

[@Mario_DiSanto]

Thanks!

[@kdakan]

Just practice singing more and more until it's natural to sing as much as it's to talk or play the guitar. That's the only thing that is needed.

[@saintjames7387]

what console is that behind you?

[@Mario_DiSanto]

Tascam M1500

[@thekeksthesheamusic]

„Nitro Electric Fairy“ KICKS!!! Where can I get it?!

[@Mario_DiSanto]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJi7Z2eNnZ6LfK8si=GbUTEzAPbqsVllP_

[@kinadabambino6872]

Sick!

[@magicalmysterybeatles9084]

Awesome video! Do you have advices on how to write like the Beatles? I cant understand how 😢

[@Mario_DiSanto]

1. You'll never sound like the Beatles. This is crucial to understand. Even if you have every piece of equipment/instrument/setup. It'll never happen. Only the Beatles will sound like the Beatles. 2. This is fine though as influence is good, mimicry is boring in my opinion. Finding your own sound is a way of passage. 3. Listen to what the Beatles were listening to. Listen to the ol' rockers. Fats Domino, Bo Diddley, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, etc. Listening to the Beatles or their peers will never get you where you want to be songwriting wise. Think of the ROOTS!

[@michaelseybold1743]

Handsome man

[@iRevolVeR21]

❤❤❤

[@evanharnett]

Where's the bass video?

[@Mario_DiSanto]

bass and keys is next.

[@evanharnett]

@@Mario_DiSantoFarfisa !!!

[@MJ88866]

Song at 0:09?

[@Mario_DiSanto]

@@MJ88866 The Electric Acid Organ Test

[@ritzenhauf]

finally!! lol

[@DylanCurranMusic1]

Serial skinner is like skinned from blind melon 😂 just missing a kazoo

[@Mario_DiSanto]

Woah! haha I love it, never heard that song before

[@DylanCurranMusic1]

@@Mario_DiSanto you def gotta do some more psychadelic rock type stuff 🎸 rock on brother

[@gabrielevion7055]

RELAX Homie....ur good.