Make music that's NEVER BORING (5 tips)

[@BenLevin]

Thank you for all the enthusiastic comments about the song at the end! Here it is for free on my Patreon - www.patreon.com/posts/can-i-feel-it-my-109472577?Link&

[@therealmorganofficial]

I ended up crying at the end. That's exact feeling I have in my 30s.

[@alexc2803]

💯

[@Skizze37]

That was the exact feeling I had when I accidentally dropped a pizza roll off my plate

[@AndrewLenox]

I was there too and came out the other side in my 40's. I hope you do too. Don't have a mid-life crisis, have a mid-life renaissance.

[@CaveManCole]

I'm in my last year of my 30's. That song hit me hard, too.

[@CScottAsbach]

I came for the advice but was blown away by the song. Ironically, this song has me at the lyrical content alone. The production quality hardly comes into it 😂

[@mistergreencheese2012]

5 tips plus emotional damage, Jesus Ben. This was fantastic.

[@vitoremidio2740]

what a banger of a song

[@kyleolin3566]

One method you didn’t mention, but you conducted, was vamping between talking and singing. What I heard was a battle between nihilistic apathy and earnestly reaching for some sense of existential meaning. I know you weren’t focusing on the vocals, but it too was part of the production and worked well with highlighting your tips.

[@jonsible]

Something good is gone but something new is near. Lovely video, thanks Ben.

[@adancein]

Thank you for the optimistic outlook!

[@jonsible]

@@adancein I think my perspective is strange because I never had "it" in the way Ben is referring to. So I am not trying to reclaim something lost, I'm seeking something that I've never found to begin with. What a gift, to have had something worth wanting back.

[@adancein]

@@jonsible my life seems a series of grief lately, so it feels good to have someone show me that it is worth celebrating what I had. And that new things will come.

[@Gnurklesquimp2]

Even just as for the present, there's ways in which I appreciate things I didn't when things were simpler. I mean, just looking at how I explore music nowadays... I didn't need substance the same way I do now, but I also didn't have and enjoy it so much.

[@1337million]

Recently watched an anime called "The Ancient Magus' Bride" and the first intro song "Here" by JUNNA does something really cool that I plan to steal sometime. It changes both keys AND time signatures when going from the intro to verse, and verse to chorus. Really marked key change going into the chorus when it also goes from 4/4 to 6/8. I'm not musically knowledgeable enough to find out the keys though. It's also a very dynamic song which makes it fun to listen to!

[@pandflame_music]

Interesting, I just listened to it for the first time. There is also a small section going from 6/8 to 7/8, if I'm not wrong, after the first chorus

[@1337million]

@@pandflame_music Oooh yes! 7/8 is exactly it! Three bars of 7/8, then one 9/8 I think!

[@CoolGreenApple]

ben dropping some real banger videos lately

[@jzazj]

I've been waiting for Ben-spiration and here it is! Thanks so much Ben!

[@happycadaver]

I love the art that you create. it speaks and resonates with me time and time again. thank you for continuing to share

[@jaxobophiuchi676]

This symbolism is sticky. Oblique Strategies status. Thank you for the method!

[@PeranMe]

At first, the bridge felt too long, but then when you dragged into the chorus, I legit had goosebumps! Well done!

[@WitchKing99]

Banger Video. Banger Song. Bang Levin!

[@MoeThermodynamics]

I love your tutorials, and the example of this one in specific really validates the desire to make unique stuff. Sometimes a formula can make it easier to overcome certain hurdles but art's also about letting it happen however it needs to. Not everything needs a chorus or a pre-planned structure as long as it's an attempt con communicate emotion

[@mikegleim5241]

The feeling of inevitably. The mark of a great musical phrase or song. Thanks, Ben, for always pointing this out.

[@micahherrera]

Floored. Fully inspired. I’m thankful every time.

[@antoniovasari6912]

I love this channel is straight forward with the subject. Clear and loud. Cheers mate!

[@jamisondonald384]

Thank you for this. It's wonderful

[@Monotothewan]

That is a really, really good song that deserves its own video and promotion

[@leinadnoda]

5 great tips, 1 awesome song! Thank you, Ben, your music is good for the soul.

[@polyphant]

This is beyond phenomenal… teaching and experiences that will stay with me thoughtout life! Well done!

[@lydiaelsewhere1504]

Amazing production advise... and the track goes super hard. You captured the zeitgiest of the liminality of the 2020s

[@julioagueros]

The move from bridge to chorus was 💯

[@eltonwild5648]

Keep the music production videos coming. They are amazing

[@khem_kid5299]

Wow, this is a jackpot channel... great vid!

[@djuengst2000]

Hi Ben, I really liked the lyrics on this one. I also love the way you explained your music tips. 😊

[@macaroon147]

As someone who also makes music and feels the wonder that I used to feel so deeply is gone, i relate strongly. Unfortunately.

[@RobyMBeki]

Please don't take it personal, to me, this is the most beautiful and best song you've created. It has such a nice emotional depth lyrically translated masterfully into sound.

[@FayeFadem]

Wonderilful video Ben thank you

[@propunkstudio]

Helpful tips and a beautiful song

[@Radmetalmonk]

Thanks Ben, great tune really enjoyed the visuals as well.

[@soundnotestudios4896]

That song was beautiful

[@threee1298]

Thanks Ben, always unique ❤

[@Gnurklesquimp2]

Opening the door works especially well when youve got a relatively low and tonal snare imo, some percussion, stuff thats still audible. It can also make you realize how much you could do to make your bass range more interesting with bits of noise, softened kick drums, great way to make synth basses feel more alive and expressive.

[@noamberger651]

I love this man. Bro you are so creative

[@jamesclawson9243]

This makes me want to write music. Hauntingly beautiful song

[@LennySugiono]

I love this thank you. Proper Voidz vibes

[@rahzark]

It feels like you're making music directly pointed at me

[@lennardbehnke3681]

WOWOWOW, thats an amazing song!!!!

[@cokomairena]

Thanks Ben ❤❤

[@leeduli]

Your song reminds me so much of Ozma it's unreal

[@Itamarsho6]

Ben we need this on streaming

[@devinjones5270]

Bravo. Love your content. Very creative, cheers

[@DiscountLionSafari]

Reminds me a little of a much wonkier "I'm not the One" by The Cars. Great tips as always!

[@coastercook]

Good job!

[@AlexEscalante]

Great song!

[@atiluluyuce]

Wow, so good 👏👏

[@nicolasbarto9814]

Temazo se mando 🐐🐐🐐🐐

[@fabiofsimoes]

super cool

[@MreenalMams]

Another beautiful song

[@willisgohman389]

So cool

[@GeekyGami]

I don't think I'll need the course, but thank you! ;) Banger of an example track, was that a plug?

[@ELtaco37]

yes

[@GadwickTheWizened]

How do you make the videos? I would like to know more about this, as keeping variety in music videos is challenging to me.

[@myautobiographyafanfic1413]

I think the best Timbre Trade I've heard is the main riff for the start of Station To Station by Bowie.

[@jones9495]

holy banger

[@gnomechild8574]

Put this song on spotify right now

[@trumanandnoahproductions1159]

Tip 6 write beautiful lyrics

[@esmeraldo7887]

exellent

[@sertralydian]

please release the song on spotify 🙏🙏🙏

[@sircyborg]

Alright alright. I'll make a music today then.

[@LimeGreenTeknii]

Do you own a Roland Ax Edge, or did you just put one in the thumbnail just cause? Just asking because I happen to own one, and was hoping to see it in the song

[@adancein]

Can I buy the song please? Will it be on a bandcamp release in the future?

[@BenLevin]

Thanks to your comment, I decided to post the song. It's on my Patreon for free now. I pinned a comment with the link. Just to be clear, you don't have to be a Patron to get it. Enjoy!

[@adancein]

@@BenLevin Thank you! KZbin did not notify me about this comment.

[@ziyadbagharib7803]

1:45 HAHHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHA

[@nanoxd2620]

epic

[@DjembeJimbo]

Yes, you figured out how AJR makes a song

[@TheMauriStar]

Is there i way to listen to it on spotify, dont wanna come to youtube all the time :D

[@BenLevin]

I made the song available for free on my Patreon! I pinned a comment with the link!

[@SendyTheEndless]

You forgot step zero: Be Ben Levin

[@swagmaster12321]

ummm can we talk about the gas station beat being super fucking fire like that one's particularly resonating with me is it possible for me to sample that?

[@khem_kid5299]

Sounds like Weezer mixed with Tame Impala, in the best way 👌

[@doogdoogdoogdoogdoogdoog]

It's like the best song WHY? never recorded!

[@raindogred]

Beautifull song Ben, and quality clip…if this was the 90s you would be on mtv with dire straights and stuff

[@akmadsen]

Timbre trade. So that's what that thing Max Tundra does all the time is called! I've shamelessly stolen the technique for so many things but never had a good term for it.

[@JoolsGuitar]

Tasty

[@Muntedbug]

Damn dude you didn't have to go so hard on the lyrics. We're missing physical connection and community yall. What's the point in awe and wonder if it's internal and therefore transient.

[@jackmerucci2398]

If Billie or Taylor swift or Chappell roan released this song it would be a hit and that’s a fact

[@jackmerucci2398]

Ben Bacharach over here

[@jonreznick5531]

Opening the door: I feel like this is what makes a lot of top tier Pink Floyd songs so incredible. Love hearing it spelled out!

[@weaseloption]

Just logged on thinking "what I really need is a new Ben Levin video"

[@rebeccawhite5333]

Making non boring music is easy when you free yourself of technique based workflow which this video promotes. Tbh I think this video is inspiring but also kind of promotes this idea that doing XYZ will make your music more interesting or something. The actual secret to making music YOU find interesting yourself is to try things you haven't done before - it's that simple.

[@suites.74]

This more about arrangement and production not so much the more creative parts. So when your song is ninety percent there these tips may help glue things together

[@samsharpe3501]

My god, what an idea! Simply do something that no one has ever done before!

[@01FNG]

These are all of course interesting technical tips, but are they good tips if the music you're making with them sounds like complete ass?

[@MreenalMams]

There is no such thing as 'your music being complete ass'.. maybe there's an element of it that you're personally not liking (and that too is a taste-based thing).. anyways what would help is to analyse what it is and then finding ways to improve on that specific thing..

[@Terra654]

if you personally aren't making music that sounds "good" to you then really just keep making music. nobody starts sounding good. starting is hard, but failure is harder. surviving that failure and continuing is the goal really

[@conorkruegermusic]

Wait you're getting 18 gallons of gas for $40??

[@therealmorganofficial]

My thoughts exactly

[@TheOddTimesMusic]

Could you do a video on how to make a odd Time sig sound normal

[@therealmorganofficial]

Get inspired by songs that already do it. Mission impossible does 5/4 by emphasizing certain beats consistently. There's videos on stuff like that that help!

[@TheOddTimesMusic]

thanks man

[@dtrmnts]

So initially watch of this video was interesting and then emotional like the rest of the commentrs ( really hope you're doing ok Ben [and Jess]) But today I'm actually putting these exact tips to use in a new project I'm writing for and having trouble making it interesting. These tips put my latest track over the top. (Shameless plug for GLEEK. track is coming out soon. )

[@matthewbenedict5923]

[@supercollider_x]

ben the reason why you are weird is because you don't work out or lift weights

[@Thennecan]

Great song!