How to write SHOEGAZE ROCK like SLOWDIVE

In this video I share with you guys how to write SHOEGAZE ROCK like the band SLOWDIVE in Ableton 11. The production process can be emulated with just about any DAW. As far as gear, work with what you have! Have fun experimenting and being creative. This isn't the "right way" or only way. This is simply my way of attaining a shoegaze sound like Slowdive. Hope you enjoy! Let me know your thoughts in the comments below. #shoegazetypebeat #slowdive #shoegaze
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[@bananalabs]

Should I make this a song and release it? Say no, that way I won't have to write and record the rest of it. :)

[@scrummyvision]

yeah this one was pretty good, i think the bass needs to go a little harder, and maybe less distorted guitars in the verses and then go heavy af in the choruses. you have a ton of great gear and this was a great demo of it, i'd say go for it.

[@RoisinMcAuliffe]

Yeah, I say make it a song and release it!

[@bananalabs]

@scrummyvision Good points! I was thinking about leaving the fuzz out of the verses but I got a little carried away haha. Thanks for the feedback!

[@scrummyvision]

@@bananalabs it's fuzz, you have to get too fuzzy before you can find the proper fuzziness

[@TheDeadpeasent]

Go for it. That way it doesn't wake you up at night demanding to be finished.

[@thomaswaddington8582]

you know what i dont understand how banana labs doesnt have millions of subs bro is the only person on this platform creating good shoegaze/ alt rock tutortials

[@bananalabs]

I appreciate you🙏🏻

[@internalleprosy166]

for real, its like we know a hidden gem

[@andrewnicon]

The songs are really quite good too, these quick songs are actually too good for a youtube tutorial.

[@jayp7552]

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[@emattiasjansson]

Oh! The original format is back! I always liked these kind of videos! You should definitely complete this song! Keep it up!

[@bananalabs]

Thank you, Mattias! The original format is indeed back and is here to stay! I always appreciate your support!🙏🏻🖤

[@iamstillblocked]

another amazing upload!! your channel has taught me so much about different music genres, thank you!

[@bananalabs]

Thank you! I appreciate your support! And I’m happy to be of service. 🫡

[@Wadepenn_]

needed this just found your channel and being a huge slowdive fan this is what I wanted

[@bananalabs]

Glad to be of service. Thank you for watching!

[@Frontman15G]

no wayy i was just lookin for a slow dive tone and now you upload this YAY

[@bananalabs]

Hope you enjoyed!

[@lowercase01]

Love this new style of video. Appreciate how much work goes in to your recording and edits. Fast becoming THE shoegaze/dreampop recording guy on KZbin and I am here for it. Amazing what a shave and trim will do.

[@bananalabs]

Thank you so much!! I appreciate your support!🙏🏻🖤

[@_no_9671]

I like how it turned out, you really captured the style and gave me a lot of great tips, new sub

[@bananalabs]

Thank you so much for the support!🙏🏻

[@scarv7544]

This is super helpful man, this is just what i needed to help me with this style 😄

[@bananalabs]

I’m glad I’m able to help! Thanks for watching!

[@hazeyjane_]

your videos are so awesome. also love that your voice has a bit of an elliott smith tone to it, it’s a cool flair on this type of music !!!

[@bananalabs]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your support!

[@RodrigoCoutinhoDuarte]

So much quality in this video! Sir Banana Labs you have been improving your productions and its so good to see this channel growing exponentially well done! Oh and awesome choice of inspiration. This summer i will attend a festival here in Portugal and Slowdive are headlining one date. It will be amazing

[@bananalabs]

Thank you so much, Rodrigo! I always appreciated your support, Brotha. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 That’s awesome! I’m jealous haha. Maybe one day I’ll be able to see them live!😅🥹

[@tomorrowsghost]

Love this! Really cool what you did with vocalsynth. Never seen that trick before. I usually use Wider from Polyverse. Another Excellent track.

[@bananalabs]

Thank you! Never heard of Wider but I’ll look into it. Another option was for me to pan the vocals but I just like the way the width effect from the Vocalsynth sounds. I just realized another widener effect I have is in the Infected Mushroom Pusher plugin. Maybe I can try using that next time. I appreciate your continued support, Tomorrows Ghost! 🙏🏻🖤

[@Kahrlus]

HELL YEAH RELEASE THIS

[@kristopherdardeman8286]

Didn’t know what shoe-gaze was but found this man’s channel cause I was trying to learn how to make a growlers song. Anyways long story short banana labs is my fav KZbin channel to learn how to make these incredible songs! Thanks man shoe gaze fan here now lol

[@bananalabs]

Haha yeah! Right on, Kristopher. Thank you so much for your support, Brotha! It really means a lot 🙏🏻🖤

[@kristopherdardeman8286]

@@bananalabs gonna sub to ur pateron soon bro

[@bananalabs]

I appreciate you!🙏🏻

[@tristanwehner40]

The video is really great man! Make a full song out of it please!

[@bananalabs]

Thanks for the support, Tristan! I’m considering it!🙏🏻

[@NowyouknowMusic]

Kickass track, Willy boi!

[@bananalabs]

Thanks, Handsome!💪🏻

[@internalleprosy166]

hey, bananalabs, it makes a while since I follow you and I really appreciate your work. I hope someday I can get as good as you, you inspire me, thank you. I also hope you succeed more, cause you deserve it. It looks good without the mustache too, btw.

[@bananalabs]

Thank you so much. That means a lot to hear that. I appreciate you and your continued support for what I love to do and I’m glad to be able to inspire others like yourself. 🖤🖤🖤

[@johanneskulesza6841]

It's sacrilege to play Shoegaze on a SG! Haha but great results, you should release a full version of it!

[@bananalabs]

Haha Well, I’m here to stir things up a bit 😈 Thanks for the support, Johannes! 🙏🏻

[@crystalship97]

Great job . Lately i see that there is an interesting mix between shoegaze and grunge in the music of the new generations .

[@bananalabs]

Thank you! Thats interesting. It’s nice to know the new generation has good taste in music, though!

[@thedimidiumaffair5140]

Sooo good 🥵 the lyrics 12/10

[@bananalabs]

Thanks for the support!!🙏🏻🖤

[@alancrapo2881]

Yes, make a full song out of it.

[@drwilliamlarge]

Ace as usual.

[@bananalabs]

Thank you, Dr!

[@DreamArtScientists]

Very nice!

[@bananalabs]

Thank you!🙏🏻

[@Mikeunism1]

im liking the shaved moustache brother looking sharp

[@bananalabs]

Hey, thank you, Mike!☺️

[@RoisinMcAuliffe]

👏👏👏

[@bananalabs]

Thanks, Ro!

[@Gnoychenko]

maestro

[@bananalabs]

🙏🏻

[@kennstuff]

Before you looked hippie, now you look emo/hardcore. Rocking both, nice look Will. Really missed your vids my guy

[@bananalabs]

Haha Thank you, Kenneth! I appreciate you🙏🏻🖤

[@AlexKashner]

Damn Willie u handsome boi

[@bananalabs]

Haha My Mom and grandma think the same😅

[@8369378]

I just can't use a laptop to make music. Knobs and switches for me cheers.

[@MKYCmusic]

@bananalabs Have you heard any of the new Ride album yet? If not you should give it a listen then attempt something similar! But of course you really really shouldnt finish this so..... no cant do it!

[@bananalabs]

I have not heard the new Ride album but I will! Thanks for the heads up! Haha! Great. I’ll consider not finishing the song😅