I Compete to Make the Most British Sound Ever!

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CONTENT
00:00 Intro
00:16 My Mission
01:14 Mystery Instrument
02:17 ODD Ball
03:17 Producing Trip Hop
06:38 Writing the Melody
07:41 Recording Guitar
09:21 Attempting to rap
09:48 Writing the lyrics
11:45 The Final Track
14:43 Vote For Me a
15:03 Enter to Win

[@AlexBallMusic]

Finally getting to see what everyone else did. Excellent work. PS - why didn't they send me the ball? I'm a ball after all.

[@Reverb]

It was just too on the nose.

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

@@Reverb LOL

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Yes Looking Forward to watching all your vids Alex xx

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

Ha Ha I'm watching your vid after this.

[@MarquisDeSang]

I like you Alex, I always did, but you will not win this one.

[@Reverb]

Coming next: a no-context supercut of the passersby watching you walk around creating samples with that ball. 🇬🇧

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

😄😄

[@stickytentaclesmusic]

Or - release the ball at the dog park. Electronic grindcore coming up! :-D

[@ScienceofLoud]

The production on your track is out of this world! Pure dead brilliant - and that ball is 100% the correct use of technology.

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Wow 🤩 thanks!! 😄♥️

[@DavidBennettPiano]

Nice! Amazing track 😃 great work!! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇬🇧

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Thanks!! 😄♥️

[@aspermypreviousemail5907]

While I liked every entry, this is the one that takes the cake for me. I'm definitely biased as a Portishead lover, but I feel this one not only sounds genuinely British, it's also the one closer to work on its own. It's difficult to make something that goes beyond just a soundalike when given such a strong premise. Great job!

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Wow 🤩 thanks so much 😄😄♥️

[@thomasreinemuth8263]

Hey there, I am normally not into Trip Hop, more a Blues and Rock Guy, came to your page through Mary`s recommendation, I have to say WOW, so creative, sounds amazing, voice extra great, your Video is really amazing, never saw that ball before, simply hillarious, the whole video is very entertaining and shows a lot of your talent. I am a fan, thank you for sharing...Greetings from Germany

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

This makes me very happy 😄😄 thanks so much 🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@WillMiall]

Absolutely smashed it Rachel! Even your rapping which you worried most over, is really good. Great track and video, thanks

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Thanks so much 😄♥️

[@fredflintstone1428]

@@RachelKCollierRKC I think you nailed the rapping because you half sang it, which probably felt more natural for you.......and it short bursts too.

[@davidhrivnak]

Absolutely incredible! I love how much of your process you shared too (especially the parts that weren't working out at first).

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Thanks! All part of the process 😄😄🫶🏻

[@LTOTD]

Amazing insight into the recording/production process - loved the song - you nailed it - thanks f0r sharing

[@totoosarts]

I've just found you and I'm going through all your clips and videos, thanks ever so much for sharing, love. Bless your heart, stay awesome, stay beautiful, stay British, you're the best!

[@epic_fil]

I listened to all four wonderfully fun and quite British video entries, but I was chuffed to bits to vote for your lovely piece! I have some pretty good memories from the 90's that are powered by Portishead and Tricky, and your track was a proper homage and awesome song, so this was an easy call to make! 🙂

[@hoagy_ytfc]

Absolutely love it! I’ve listened to yours and David Bennett’s so far, now onto the others.

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Thanks!! Let me know what you think 😄

[@enziofrancescoli288]

Checked your track out Rachel after seeing Alex's submission. I really liked your song and the production on it to my ears is just crazy good - brilliant work. 👍

[@colognialist1964]

sooo great - as always. Great to see how you adapt the Trip-Hop Concept and make this really cool track. Now...showing the other participants... Good Luck Rachel Ableton Collier

[@ALEXAWRIGHT]

Brilliant song! Love seeing your process. Thank you for sharing your talents 😍

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Thank you 😄😄🫶🏻

[@TheRealBobHickman]

Wow, just amazing! So well produced, and loved being on the journey through your process. Voted.

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Amazing 🙌🏼🙌🏼 thank you 🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@kweenah.dknight]

Wow - the entire journey with the ball to the final result was so fascinating. I have one more entry to see, but absolutely had to say that I enjoyed every second of 'To Be Or Not to Be'. Absolutely fantastic! I'm shocked I haven't seen a spoiler alert yet of who won the competition.

[@johnnyt5054]

The chorus sections on this song are gorgeous! Well done RKC. Voted.

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Awesome 🙌🏼🙌🏼 thanks 😄🫶🏻

[@akaphilon]

Fantastic track! Learn so much from your process. Cheers!

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Yay!! 😄 thanks ♥️

[@elipse5673]

love the vid and the song ! Such an inspiration

[@TheSummersProject]

Hey there! 47 year old Dad of 2.. just signed up for your course.. i play the guitar (a bit) sing and write songs.. just found you and love what you do, so much so its inspired me to realise i can get playing again and create a full sound.... without the band! im assuming an launchpad mini mk3 is ok, oh, and have a jupiter xm too, been learning and practicing the keys too.. very excited old guy right here lol..

[@stickytentaclesmusic]

Man, this was absolutely beautiful. Nailed it, Rach!

[@Bernd_Bruening]

Fantastic song! Love the vocals and bass line! Youve got a new fan.

[@facuna99]

love the new video format !!! And the track AMAZING como siempre !!!

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Thank you!! 😄♥️

[@jefgibbons]

THIS IS SO GOOD! What a great song... Loved watching the process, the bass line/sound is so perfect. Your vocals are amazing of course. Grew up on Portishead and Massive Attack, you did a great job emulating them. I had to rewind cut I swore I saw J3PO pop up for a few frames in there! ;)

[@jefgibbons]

Voted for ya!

[@ssssssssssss885]

Wow. That's a full production. Nice!

[@batemanlife]

Loved trip hop and this is really good. Excellent work!

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Thanks so much!! 😄🫶🏻

[@megatronbison]

Genuinely great work - this is the first video of yours I've seen! Very impressed :)

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Wow 🤩 thanks!! 😄🫶🏻

[@mcswordfish]

Of the four genres in this competition/event, this is definitely the one I am least familiar with, so I was worried I might not be able to enjoy it as much as the others - I can categorically state that that is not the case. That was a bloody great tune - nice one

[@FFrrEEddRRiiKK1]

Wow! The sound bends and feels in this track. Goosebumps. Repeat shall ensue.

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Thanks 😄♥️

[@AlEbnereza]

Incredible! You killed it Rache. First time I’ve ever seen a ball midi controller lol. You’ve got my vote 👊🏻👊🏻

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Yay! 😄 thanks 🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@JPRowe]

Really awesome. Excellent vocal harmonies. Fantastic production.

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Thanks!! 😄♥️

[@BFBeast666]

Oh damn, those stringsynthvocal harmonies melted me. Beautiful!

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Aww 🥰 thanks 😊

[@in3pido]

Great job, song, editing ... really good. I'm really impressed

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Thank you! 🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@reneschmidt9799]

Very lovely melody and sounds. The vocals are just fantastic. Really great

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Thanks!! 😄🫶🏻

[@DaveDickens]

Awesome 👏 love the way you put the track together cheers Dave

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Thanks Dave!! 😄🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@renatocann5142]

I listened to them all and sure enough yours is my fave! Voted!

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Amazing 🤩 thanks!! 😄♥️

[@donaldharmonify]

You have really inspired me to take a leap into trying to making music. Thank you!

[@brujua7]

Amazing track, well done! Thank you

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Thanks so much 😄♥️

[@JonnyBriers]

I love that you kept the cringing at yourself bit in the video! It's something a lot of artists go through all the time when songs aren't quite going to plan, great to show you getting through it and making it into a fantastic track

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Haha thanks!! 😄♥️

[@kmacmckee2931]

Voted for you - great work as always. Loved the Portishead reference to b/t/w!

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Awesome 🙌🏼 thanks! 😄♥️

[@kmacmckee2931]

@@RachelKCollierRKC assuming that telegram reply below is fishing scam and not you?

[@Hairyfoot_Studio]

Incredible tune, very 90s trip hop. All 4 tunes are so good, you have done Britain proud :)

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Thanks!! 😄🫶🏻

[@sn1krep1]

I don't really listen to triphop but this was sick!! Great job Rachel!

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Thanks!! 😄😄♥️

[@novataverner9238]

You complete the challenge each time success you are incredible

[@amjafuso]

Wow, I like this song a lot. No autotune! Would love to hear a much longer version. Well done Rachel.

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Thank you! 😄♥️

[@anthonystevens8683]

You had a ball making this (pun intended but true a little I recon). This was wonderful Rachel. Brilliant to see you architect this track from the ground up. let the voting begin.

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Definitely a lot of fun! 😄☄️ thanks 😄♥️

[@slammy102]

Awesome vid and song! I stumbled across by chance thanks to watching other videos in this series and glad I did. New subscriber right here :)

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Awesome 🙌🏼🙌🏼 welcome 😄😄♥️

[@whiskyandsynths]

I had loads of fun watching that, great video!!

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Thanks 😄 so happy you enjoyed 🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@onemanwent4059]

Absolutely killed it Rachel! Loved the track & production. It even had a subtle nod to Unfinished Sympathy with the bell chimes. Good Show What?

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Thank you!! 😄

[@bastiaanw3519]

I could really listen to an entire album of this kind of tracks! Excellent stuff.

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Wow 🤩 thanks!! 😄♥️

[@blakejohnsoncsr]

Damnnnn that chorus is fire!!!! Awesome work

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Yasss 🔥 thanks 😄♥️

[@joshuaproulx2580]

Came here from David Bennett's channel. You absolutely crushed this challenge! Great track, dude

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Thanks so much! 😄🫶🏻

[@paulmc341]

Superb as always loved the spoken word as well

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Wow 🤩 thanks!! ♥️♥️

[@paulmc341]

@@RachelKCollierRKC 😊😊❤️🕺🔥

[@OldLongboarder65]

Brilliant, Rachel!

[@samanderson806]

You are so badass, and I'm always impressed at how you just run with something and it becomes so fully realized.

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Thank you! 😄♥️

[@SoundslikeTunesTV]

Just enjoying your artwork. Video full of fun and passion. Please do not be mad I long for ANNI Wagstaff back up singing the hook with a very deep reverb and Sir Maxi Jazz "attempting" to rap. Please see it this way: You sketching the single parts impacts that professional I immediately hear the absolute voices matching on these parts. I really, really love your art and listening your voice on the verse causes absolute smile ;-) That peace right here is pure RKC Trip Hop!

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Thanks! That would sound pretty cool 😎

[@PATRIK67KALLBACK]

Great work, clever performed! By the way, you got my vote.

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Awesome 🙌🏼 thanks!! 😄♥️

[@michaelandrewlawrence9961]

Sick. Amazing track!

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Thanks 😄♥️

[@raphaelbieri6473]

love the way you get arround "not beeing able to rap"! keep it up

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Thanks! Definitely something i need to work on 😂

[@littlebirbs]

amazing track rkc!! ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 that ball is so freaking cool. way to go Reverb!

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Thanks!! 😄😄♥️

[@bluesmasterelf]

I watched all four productions, and I think this is my favorite track by a long shot. But not necessarily the most British sounding (as an American).

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Thanks!! 😄❤️

[@JeroendeHaan]

This your best vid evvah! Laughed my head off! Oh, and I voted for you.

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Amazing 🙌🏼🙌🏼 so glad you enjoyed! Thanks 😄🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@sigma5054]

Awesome Martina Topley Bird style! (that ball would have to be kept away from my labrador though) would buy this album

[@francescogaldieri1457]

RKC is one of my favourite artists/producer of all time.. always very inspiring. This song is beautiful… Love it! 😍

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Wow 🤩 thanks so much! ♥️♥️♥️

[@synvila]

Wow, great song! I found out about this competition from Alex’s channel and his song kicked ass and I was sure I’d vote for him but now listening to this I’m not so sure.

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Ooo have I swayed you? 😉 😄

[@keschgelb]

Amazing work by a true professional musician. Just wow!

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Thanks 😄♥️

[@DarkSideofSynth]

Classy track with lovely vibes. That ball was mental!

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Thanks! I know pretty crazy ☄️☄️

[@DarkSideofSynth]

@@RachelKCollierRKC Indeed. And Alex is jealous ;) Have a great weekend.

[@MickeyValenz]

This sounds great! Great melodies

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Thank you!! Xx

[@gracenotes5379]

I heard a touch of Corinne Bailey Rae in your vocals at times, not a bad thing at all! Loved the track (and voted for it).

[@adriengahery9471]

Great entry! I like the way the song came out!

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Thank you 😄♥️

[@andiebetjemann7920]

Wow, what a beautiful Arrangement. I am Not into Tri Hop, but I enjoy this Song alot.

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Thanks!! 😄❤️

[@honestgoat]

The track is sick. Good luck Rachel, I'm rooting for you.

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Thank you 😄♥️

[@DavidBeddard]

I really like this! I would have absolutely loved it if you'd peppered it with a few samples of your "oh gosh" here and there, with a little gramophone distortion and scratching. That would have elevated the track towards the heights of most British sound ever for me. Some other very British phrases like "nice cup of tea" or "calm down" would also have worked thematically. Love the overall vibe, though! And the lyrics work very well too.

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Thanks! Some great ideas there!! 😄😄

[@Saruri]

That chorus is soooo catchy, Rachel. It was stuck in my head all night! 🤣

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Hahaha amazing 🤩 that’s what I like to hear 😄😄

[@ZsoltTorok]

The verse immediately gave me very strong Tricky vibes. Nicely done!

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Thanks!! 😄♥️

[@emilisegimon8444]

Amazing atmosphere and voice

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Thanks! 😄

[@JamesRamboPearce]

This is sooooo good and the sad spooky vibe is right up my street!! More Trip Hop from RKC please 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Thanks!! 😄😄🫶🏻

[@JamesRamboPearce]

@@RachelKCollierRKC It's James Ōkubi btw!!

[@vanessalouzon]

This is really really great!

[@vanessalouzon]

And you're actually really good at spoken word, it sounds very fresh!

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Wow 🤩 thanks so much!! ❤️❤️

[@orionswitness]

As a 50 something with a room full of gear , but a procrastinator ,your sheer focus is truly mesmerising ,not to mention your talent . Would be interested in hearing your voice in a lower key ? Great song

[@benmaguire4098]

Really love your stuff .. Music & films plus overall Vibe is really inspiring .. I think your Voice has become better & better with increased confidence etc & yes I know you use Fx .. I am old & have some slight physical disabilities .. so a lot of what you do is " beyond my personal comfort Zone " I have to have bigger controls & large screen .. But that does not stop me from loving the Sounds you make .. ( I think that ball thing need's an " Find my Ball " app lol ) Having been House bound for almost four years now it is lovely to see the outdoor films & I love the sense of Humour .. Although I don't think you should put yourself down ( self deprecating ) there are enough people who like to do that without giving them ammunition .. Just my personal suggestion .. Lot's of people like Humble / Humility ... I have been working on my studio for years now & have yet to produce anything I am really proud of yet .. maybe soon .. Anyway all the best & No reply needed . Big Love to you & Mary Look after yourself .. Bye from an old Scot's / Irish Muso Recluse in the Backwoods of Ye Olde Forest of Dean ..

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Thanks for that insight! And your kind words 🫶🏻 I’m sure you have lots of things to be proud of 😊♥️

[@darryldouglas6004]

Awesome job! Your spoken word part sounds like Human League. 😍

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Thanks!! 😄😄

[@patsipes6561]

Another winner Rach! Heading to Bandcamp now. Be honest...how many times did you have to go chasing the ball? LMAO 🤣 just picturing that. I do prefer your singing over the spoken word. Guitar is getting better!

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Thanks! So do I! Haha 😄😄

[@pablinux]

i love you work !!

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Thank you 😄♥️

[@appodgino216]

J adore ton taf, tu m inspire, je fais aussi de la compo avec ableton, je suis débutant et j ai beaucoup de mal, quand je regarde tes videos cela me redonne du courage, merci pour ton partage

[@banknewstudy]

Just wow! No more words - only music)

[@stephenrussell6074]

Hi Rachel What a fantastic musical production and put together so fast. For fun try putting the ball in cardboard boxes of different sizes and rattling it around. A wood box would be great if you can find one. Or make a giant rattle with the ball in a box on a stick.

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Thanks! Good idea will have to try that! 😄😄

[@stephenrussell6074]

@@RachelKCollierRKC I thought of a way to make it even more fun. Once you had it in a box go and visit a theme park and see what sounds the rides produce. You could catalog the sounds according to the ride and even compare theme parks. May give you themes for songs like roller coasters or spinning tops. Would get you some great B roll as well. You could go with friends to the different parks. If you let them know what you are doing you may even get additional access. I am sure the odd ball makers would find it interesting.

[@fredflintstone1428]

Reminded me heavily of Dubstar, so you obviously met the brief. One of the hardest things to do and you pulled it off with great aplomb. Good luck.

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Thank you!’ 😄❤️

[@onejreaper2420]

that was nice Rachel. God bless to you.

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Thanks 😄♥️

[@durulvarol]

Had no idea about this channel. See the "competition" on Alex's channel and checked your song. Oh boy it's cool.

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Awesome 😎 thanks!! 😄♥️

[@seansley]

Good ball handling skills. From the netball or softball days at school perhaps?

[@buney]

Nice one Rachel.. Reminded me of my Favourite album.. Bloom by Crustation.

[@benedictnothing]

Wow! This is excellent!

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Thank you!! 🫶🏻

[@strages01]

You're awesome Rachel!

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Thank you 🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@TonyThomas10000]

Amazing song as usual!!!!

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Thank you!! 😄

[@Mj323_bb]

So good! Not yet sure its the most brit (more to listen to), but am sure I will listen to many more times

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Yay 😄

[@jp45424]

Sooooooo good! The vote is in for To Be Or Not To Be 😊

[@galeftube]

This sounds dope

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Thanks 🫶🏻

[@victorhugod387]

Nice... girl!!! Always inspiring us.

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Thank you 😄♥️🫶🏻

[@markkilley2683]

That ball is unique.

[@billhaywire]

Bravo!