Understanding The Neptunes Revolutionary Production

[@creydadj]

I call the Neptunes the percussion producers. Their percussion skills in producing songs are out of this world

[@colormegeeky]

They are some of my inspirations in music. 😁

[@danielsaintmusic]

man I've said it before and ill probably say it after every video, but this was INSANE. excellent editing, script, sounds, breakdown, recreation, new beats inspired by Neptunes, all of it. my only feedback is to give us more videos! hahaha 😭 keep up the good work bro! can't wait till the next one

[@KavanDignam]

means more than you know bro!

[@prodbymarmelad]

yes!!

[@steelokey]

Well said & I agree 100% lol 😂🎉

[@cheesegrattter]

Yuuuup.

[@Adenohypophysis0]

Neptunes, Timbaland, Kanye West, Scott Storch insane how these four revolutionized music. GOATS

[@KavanDignam]

facts they really pushed the boundaries of modern music

[@erboch7124]

You could probably throw Dre in there too

[@esho758]

Lil Jon and Three 6 Mafia too

[@creydadj]

Y’all forgetting Just Blaze. Probably the most technical and versatile out of all of them

[@creatrwaves]

top 4 producers of the 2000s according to billboard

[@obrizzly]

Chad Hugo is the man bruh 🔥

[@KavanDignam]

the silent genius fr

[@notjaepart2]

a kelis breakdown woulda been icing on the cake ✋🏾🤯

[@KavanDignam]

the milkshake on the cake

[@ACCOUNTANTB]

Pharrell has world wide music knowledge. He has so many influences......its clear.....from rock, jazz, afro, samba....everything

[@mattykeys]

good to see neptunes getting more mainstream attention

[@KavanDignam]

the producer duo that we needed! which are your favourite neptunes tracks?

[@broolkeez]

The Neptunes been “mainstream” for 25 years!

[@fouulout]

@@broolkeez they dont really get talked about nowadays even though they still make great beats on some of the top rappers songs

[@joelmcleod6521]

Teddy Riley's New Jack Swing, Terry lewis and Jimmy Jam's sound, DJ Premier D&D studios beats and The Neptunes Production are my Mt Rushmore for Production. When they were in their primes, they were everywhere!!!! Their sounds, sonically made shifts in their genres.

[@siguuurddahlstrom]

I can’t express my love for Nerd, Neptunes and Pharrell himself💜 Edit:(I’m absolutely not forgetting Chad, I just mentioned Pharrell cause I like his album In My Mind) Brooo if Chad did a solo album, that shit would’ve been crazy

[@KavanDignam]

he's just a machine bro i dunno how you can make music that good for so long

[@darylallmanful]

Same here. I've been obsessed with their sound for years

[@LarrySwishamane]

🖖

[@jaideveremy4371]

Pharrell Williams is one of my favorite inspiration even my favorite song is happy it never gets old

[@KavanDignam]

he's one of the greats fr man!

[@periodtpooh7070]

im just always gonna shout out kelis for being one of the first artists to work with them allowing to create their sound and develop their sound

[@yotaiji012]

Chad is a lot of the genius behind the beats

[@martyrx3436]

LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL…

[@martyrx3436]

Yeah, Chad is the genius behind that HIP-HOP bounce. Despite the fact that Pharrell was a drummer, songwriter, and played piano…

[@theemilianob]

@@martyrx3436no actually I think chad did the chords and basslines pharrell did the drums and melodies

[@9veli]

Not true chad barley makes beats by himself. Chad said that Pharrell comes up with everything and he’s the fill in guy. If anything needs to be tweaked, tooken out or added in, chad is the one who does it. Pharrell has produced full albums without chad and chad hasn’t. If you watch the Neptunes documentary, chad even says Pharrell comes up with the beat, music video and hooks of the songs

[@martyrx3436]

@@9veli FINALLY! Too many people are trying to discredit Pharrell. Those rhythms are naturally in him…

[@pianopressofficial]

I've been obssessed with The Neptunes and Pharrell since 2003.

[@KavanDignam]

which are your favourite songs man?

[@pianopressofficial]

@@KavanDignam Maybe, Frontin, Am I High, Find my way, Baby Doll...in fact all of them 😀

[@tyrishasmith-grady703]

Same

[@joaomoreira5996]

Man you gotta love the neptunes. The first beat you made was GOLD. Such a vibe my guy ! Much love Kavan fr !

[@KavanDignam]

thanks so so much joao bro! which was your favourite remake?

[@ravenarwal2815]

I hope more people can start to listen to the neptunes catalog cause it is something people should try out, lots of hidden gems

[@KavanDignam]

facts bro would love to see more fun beats like this out

[@sachamoses9233]

Right there unreleased tracks are amazing

[@SUNSHINESCARFACE]

Kevin please keep this up, your content is onlg getting better. Especially these breakdowns of producers, you are the best. Keep going bro! 🙏

[@KavanDignam]

thanks so much man! which was your favourite beat remake?

[@SUNSHINESCARFACE]

The wondagurl video & asap rocky video, I got those on repeat bro!

[@kevintheman4408]

Youre easily the best around doing these how to produce like videos, like the visuals, the remakes, the showing different eras of an artists and even the clips inbetween, its great, keep it up

[@KavanDignam]

thanks for watching man!

[@previewsohangel7458]

So simple yet so revolutionary skateboard P and chad they ar ONE OF A KIND !

[@gus7319]

You’re my favorite KZbin producer, legit inspirational

[@KavanDignam]

means so much man! which was your favourite beat?

[@BenedictAllen_]

It’s clear how much effort went into this video strictly from a research perspective and creation of a video. BUT THEN YOU WENT AND MADE A NEPTUNES STYLE BEATS, this video was unreal. You had me grooving to that first beat, 10/10 vid.

[@tom6626]

I would love for you to cover N.E.R.D’s music. Since it’s the group that Pharrell started doing music with

[@rooftopproductions18]

Bro this is such a well produced video holy shit. Keep going man seriously 🔥🔥

[@KavanDignam]

thank you bro hope it gets the views it deserves!

[@rooftopproductions18]

@@KavanDignam It's also abt getting them in front of the right eyes. Like I'm abt to buy 2 of your drum kits

[@dunnydon1]

I live near Va beach, Virginia. Trust me they are living Legends out here. Every club they play one of their tracks, the clubs out here goes Crazy!!!🔥🔥🔥😮‍💨💯

[@QualityCulture]

The editing was phenomenal in this video! Really insightful with great visuals that help us get a glimpse of what makes The Neptunes so unique

[@AmbiguousAnthony]

mann i don't know how I stumbled on this video but my goodness!!! this is really good stuff!!! Thank you Kavan.

[@Ddog2k3]

The Neptunes is my all time favorite producers! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯💯💯

[@hydro172]

Nice editing kav it’s as if I was watching a short documentary. And as always nice beats 🔥

[@KavanDignam]

means so much from you hydro man a day 1 fr

[@prodlilrasta]

amazing video man, and it's great to see your putting in a lot of hard work into these latest videos

[@KavanDignam]

thank you for watching man! which has been your favourite?!

[@prodlilrasta]

@@KavanDignam this one is definitely my favorite, love that first beat

[@FabricioMTL]

You bring me back to my teen day

[@KavanDignam]

fr the JT beats got me slidin haha

[@DillestTheIllest]

High quality stuff right here, respect!! Thanks for your work!!

[@KavanDignam]

thanks for watching man which was your favourite beat?

[@ezy.doesit]

great video, i love neptunes productions

[@manidraper]

Bruh you’re a legend for this. The breakdown and then yours at the end!!! Brilliant and 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@worldview3182]

the way you break the tracks down is amazing.. instant subscribe !

[@shaunwordplay3111]

Your breakdowns are incredible

[@KavanDignam]

thanks for watching man! which one was your favourite?

[@GorgonDrageil]

Sounds just like it. I was literally confused as to why I had never heard this Neptunes track before. 😅 Great work.

[@kaelmolo1432]

okay this is now my favorite video so far. you deserve more subs!

[@фейсгавно]

yo this is a great video definetely deserves more recognition

[@KavanDignam]

hopefully it will get it too man thank you!

[@iwonder79]

Thank u for made a video about Pharrell ❤️ really appreciate

[@KavanDignam]

he's too good man had to! which was your favourite remake?

[@dmvnation202]

“Hot in Herre”, was revamped re-creation of the Go-Go smash “Bustin’ Loose” by Chuck Brown and The Soul Searchers.

[@noir269]

you can tell pharell has that funk influence in his beats but it's way more minimal and stripped back

[@KavanDignam]

i agree man

[@prodbyocean]

Smashed it 🔥

[@KavanDignam]

my bro! thanks so much!

[@cass503]

These videos are such a breath of fresh air, the quality and effort is so good!! Keep it up 🔥

[@KavanDignam]

Thank you so much!! which was your favourite remake?

[@gusta5230]

"dont overthink shit" - Kenny Beats.

[@JoshSmith-xm4gz]

Great video. So important to highlight these guys contribution to music

[@baskibaskibaski]

Let's gooo new Kavan Dignam video

[@KavanDignam]

everyone check out baski's new rucker samples pack! amazing work

[@baskibaskibaski]

@@KavanDignam 😍😍

[@dannygrizz4358]

dawg, im so sorry i have been sleeping on this channel cuz im boutta take notes!😂 📝

[@KavanDignam]

that means so much man thank you

[@dannygrizz4358]

@@KavanDignam came across the channel last month cuz of the asap video immediately subscribed , ur highkey giving cheat codes

[@neptune2973]

been waiting for this one!!

[@KavanDignam]

hope you enjoyed it bro! which was your favourite remake?

[@neptune2973]

@@KavanDignam style 1 is just so timeless, style 2 was scary accurate tho

[@Xpeewdy]

Bro keeps getting better ❤ - 🎉🎉 damn love it 😍

[@KavanDignam]

means so much thank you! which was your favourite remake man?

[@Xpeewdy]

@@KavanDignam this 1 and the metro 🚇 1

[@prodbyTY]

This is 100% confirmed valid.

[@KavanDignam]

this is coming from the neptunes bounce god! thank you so much ty!

[@rav7en]

amazing work

[@KavanDignam]

thanks for watching man! which was your favourite beat?

[@prodsu4rez]

hollup my boy is providing CONTENT .

[@KavanDignam]

my guy thank you!! which was your favourite remake?

[@prodsu4rez]

@@KavanDignam u gonna have to wait fam. im binge-watching all of these masterpieces atm lmao big s/o from brazil g. true fan of ur content

[@cheztito6715]

Great work man! Great deep dive ‚ you based in the UK?

[@piafrancisca1644]

I wish u had talked about the work they did for kelis, those are some of their best songs

[@steelokey]

This makes me wanna go make a beat for my new album 💿 needa get to work.

[@KavanDignam]

let me hear some of your music man!

[@blacktempo77]

Great Work Sir!!!

[@AreYouFNQRAZII]

Definitely gotta do Timbo‼️

[@dawidkorbin]

great video! let's pump it up!

[@KavanDignam]

thanks for watching bro! which was your favourite remake?

[@Being_cool_aint_enough]

Amazing tutorial ❤ bro

[@KavanDignam]

thank you for watching! what's your favourite Neptune's song?

[@kqllay]

I feel like Flashback - Kelis is a perfect example of a simple but cool neptunes song

[@jamies9083]

Never understood why The Neptunes were so hyped but you’ve cleared everything up for me, awesome video.

[@damienlobb85]

Regarding the E Piano sound in Hot IN Heere. It's an actual Wurlitzer. They had the real hardware and used the same Wurli for Senorita. Wurlitzer has more bite when a key is played, than a Rhodes.

[@Masters-of-Sound]

Great video man.

[@lovemusic8405]

amazing vid.

[@ladaemon__]

Truly. 😪🌟

[@KavanDignam]

thanks so much! which was your favourite beat?

[@lilmigoi2864]

love your videos fam

[@KavanDignam]

thank you for watching mate! which was your favourite remake in this video?

[@bismanjitsingh1975]

good work G

[@KavanDignam]

thank you bro which was your favourite remake?

[@rawgtb]

Beat 1 is flames 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@judegoughedmunds4730]

So sick 🔥🔥

[@KavanDignam]

thanks man which beat was your favourite?

[@lowlowseesee]

Immediate sub! The detail

[@elkan70]

this is a great video

[@KavanDignam]

you're too kind elkan my guy

[@mayottesantino1901]

this vid is crazy

[@KavanDignam]

thank you for watching man which was your favourite beat?

[@whisperwhisper]

I’m thinking about it and so many videos could be made abt Pharrell even excluding anything pre 2015, he’s got so many styles like BUSH album by snoop is a diff beast

[@KavanDignam]

fr bro I debated just doing a pharrell video at first, which is your favourite pharrell song/ beat?

[@whisperwhisper]

@@KavanDignam yk it’s a cycle tbh, rn fav beat is Rich MF by Yella Beezy and fav song is Run Away by snoop Dogg ( cause vocals on rich mf arguably mid 💀 and also Pharrell made the beat in ten mins there’s a yt vid on it if you look up Pharrell and Yella Beezy in the stu)

[@whisperwhisper]

wrote so much but im a fanboy when it comes to pharrell

[@ScottRadkeMusic]

FR 🙌🏽….. that Bush album was so well done….. and in part because of the Brent Paschke (Jerry Stringer) guitar 🎸….. tasty 🤘🏽

[@Gohvany]

Nice video

[@KavanDignam]

thanks for watching man which was your favourite remake?

[@Atwinterboy]

Watching this I’m realising how much they have influenced Tyler the creators production

[@KavanDignam]

you're gonna love the next video then bro!

[@jaideveremy4371]

Good job kavan

[@KavanDignam]

thanks so much! which was your favourite beat?

[@mrbubbles765]

Nah you too sick man ,great vid

[@KavanDignam]

thanks for watching man! which was your favourite beat remake?

[@mrbubbles765]

Loved the first one definitely gonna start playing with my drums especially the hi hats like that 👌

[@focusingmyenergy2874]

Hi nice video. 👍🙌 I was browsing the kits on your site and does it matter what application you use with them? I use logic pro and am wondering if it is compatible.

[@KavanDignam]

thanks bro and yes they work with any DAW!

[@falsefriend3706]

0:00 Apparently, you'd never listen to Daft Punk. Good video by the way

[@jarvisgarvin1540]

Dope beat man!

[@Americos4ever]

Pharrell and Chad are the geniuses behind their production. 1 can't be without the other. 🇺🇸🏹Made Greatness.

[@danielandri]

nailed it

[@kepter2k704]

thank you

[@KavanDignam]

thanks for watching man which is your favourite neptunes beat?

[@kepter2k704]

@@KavanDignam clipse - intro

[@HypnoticHollywood]

Prince really dropped the ball by not accepting the Frontin beat.

[@Pharoah510]

Im actually glad pharrell kept that one to himself

[@glarsbeats4045]

now we want an oz one highest in the room, greece, popstar, sicko mode part 2, toosie slide, fair trade he deserved

[@KavanDignam]

what about omerta? thats one of my fave beats ever

[@glarsbeats4045]

@@KavanDignam omerta insane also the drums are so crazy in this song

[@justinhenryrebel]

You need to do a video on my songs and production...came with new sound

[@BlenKingzly]

your neptunes beat sounds like prime 02 -03 chad and pharrell

[@KavanDignam]

yessir bro that's the vibe i was after, that timberlake sound

[@coldshield21musicworld59]

Neptune’s beats for Harlem world the movement album in 1999 is slept on not the kids one of my favorite Neptune beats Phillis most wanted ladies choice another Neptune favorite of mines

[@alexanderpalm481]

Thanks)

[@KavanDignam]

thank you!

[@bradleyambers]

Wasting time actually has live string section i remember correctly pharrell said

[@davidonyango9925]

Instant subscription. Content quality is through the roof

[@KavanDignam]

thanks for watching man! which was your favourite beat?

[@stoic_]

KAVAN THE GOAT

[@KavanDignam]

stoic my fav producer

[@youran11]

Have you heard the song "S.S.F She So Fire" by RandyMAN! That is a Pharrell inspired joint t for sure.

[@annabradbury2282]

fucking great shit! fucking killed @kylebeats

[@spcsld]

Crazy

[@KavanDignam]

thanks man

[@chieme8961]

Pls! Do N.E.R.D next😭💯🙌🏽

[@henryndungu03]

Imagine If the korg triton didn’t exist…

[@KavanDignam]

they would've adapted i believe!

[@tadknuf7979]

​@@KavanDignamyeah but their sound would be almost entirely different

[@Exeptus]

5:54 which plugin did you use for the chords?

[@NickxYates]

What is your bassline vst? That sounds crisp

[@KavanDignam]

triton man

[@DaBizness13]

A lot about Pharell, wonder what Chad was doing😆

[@rayovsaan1820]

Most of the arrangement is Chad’s, instrumentation, chord progression, bridge, harmonies, layering, texture etc. He literally plays all the instruments except maybe for drums/percussion…It’s like Pharrell draws a terrible sketch and Chad turns it into Pixar. Kinda sad who gets most of the credit…But ya next time know what you’re talking about before you talk sh*t. Bet you don’t even know music 101.

[@Polostar79]

Pharrell did all of the drums as well as songwriting and vocal production. Chad did much if not most of the instrumentation. All those quirky keyboard sounds, guitar licks, piano, bridges were all Chad.

[@Strangelovefourever]

The Neptunes are also responsible for the tokyo drift song

[@zugootsprevasio6595]

Give the Neptunes a 🆚. They deserve it.