Making Music With an Instrument Name Generator (PART 2) || Shady Cicada

This cursed series continues! I am once again making music with an instrument generator. I tried a new generator and got some interesting instruments this time around that I've never worked with! It also gave me a LOT of...interesting mixes. And by that, I mean mixes I absolutely did not want. But they all made for fun challenges! Enjoy as I make my way through another set of random challenges! This is me "Making Music With an Instrument Name Generator" part 2!
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EQUIPMENT
Guitars: Ibanez RGR652AHBF Prestige, Fender American Elite Telecaster, Schecter Banshee Elite 6 (with Seymour Duncan Alpha/Omega Pick ups)
Bass: Fender American Performer Precision Bass, Ibanez Soundgear
Strings: Elixir "Light-Heavy"
Orchestra: East West Symphonic Orchestra (Platinum Version)
Synths/Synth Drums/Various Instruments: Xpand!2
A bunch of other Stuff: NI Komplete 12
Interface: Line 6 UX2
Audio Software (DAW): Cubase 10 Pro
Tone Software: POD Farm 2 & Bias FX
Drums: Superior Drummer 3
Mixing/Mastering Software: Izotope 5
Video Software: Adobe Premiere Pro
Video Camera: Canon Rebel T5i
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[@2sighkick2furious39]

I'm picturing a town in a video game where large groups of people from all over the world were teleported into a single town and eventually bands started forming with instruments from all over the world, a combination of cultures in every song.

[@tooki1471]

This comment. I like this one.

[@cactusguy4363]

I like the idea of two to four people from different parts of the world, all with musical talent, just meeting up by coincidence and realizing that what they do works well(?) together.

[@HotSauceBear]

look up the Silk Road Ensemble if you don't know about them

[@sirreginaldfishingtonxvii6149]

That's pretty darn cool, actually.

[@ReyndOut]

This. I NEED THIS.

[@lolcat1382]

First song: Making your way through the villain's castle Second song: "Field of Hopes and Dreams" but even jazzier, somehow Third song: Trying to find your way through the desert but enemy Stand users keep attacking Fourth song: Exploring an alien planet Timestamps: 3:51 6:30 9:40 12:17

[@amonkey4707]

Is that a jojo reference i spot there

[@jacoobi.3171]

The forth song id call “Space Race”

[@pshooter]

@@amonkey4707 * throws a dog at a blind person *

[@Lunar_Inferno]

Attacked by water, in the desert? *Oh what irony.*

[@Joryho]

Lunar Inferno No need to fear, for *punchy boy* can help.

[@lotmom]

So i play didgeridoo, I'd be happy to record some samples for you, because the ones you have sound like a girraffe with IBS (Due to request i just posted some samples on my channel!)

[@humanperson7466]

everyone like this

[@kiri1082]

let shady see this y’all

[@lotmom]

Maybe I'll post a demo on my channel for some inspiration :)

[@kiri1082]

Lotmom that’d be cool

[@lotmom]

Go take a look, they should be up soon

[@charwall1685]

hey shady people don’t take breaks to breathe when playing a didgeridoo

[@phoenixtrammel1669]

of course the ONE time lol

[@columbus8myhw]

But how breathe? Do you just didgeridie?

[@charwall1685]

columbus8myhw it’s called circular breathing and it’s quite weird and kinda hard to explain so let’s just say yeah they didgeriedie

[@columbus8myhw]

Brayden Walling Oh no :( Didgeridon't

[@frostyelkk]

@@columbus8myhw As you play normally you store some air in your cheeks, so while you breathe in through your nose you can push the air out of your cheeks. The hard part is switching between blowing air from your cheeks to your lungs without a noticeable gap/swell in the note.

[@outsynced3934]

The Harpsichord... The Electronic Drum... And The *Popeyes Cajun Chicken Strips for 4.99*

[@bluthemeth]

This made me laugh for a worrying amount of time.

[@macncheezitz1044]

The second song sounded like Kevin Macleod and Daft Punk did a collab.

[@MazzieAlizae184]

It immediatly reminded me of Waterflame.

[@mohammadashik1823]

And what a crossover episode it was.

[@nohintshere]

Kevin Macleod, Daft Punk, and Waterflame (with a hint of Field of Hopes and Dreams) collaborated

[@lunar532]

Me: *tryna sneak around at night* My footsteps: 10:57

[@leo79033]

feetstops go brrrrrr

[@bluthemeth]

@@leo79033 haha stepsfeet go ßrrrrr

[@lunar532]

Haha footstep go ああああああああああああああああああああああ！ *footsteps don’t scream*

[@hades6532]

Timestamps HOO BOY: 1st Song: 3:51 2nd Song: 6:30 3rd Song: 9:40 Final Song: 12:18

[@commentingcommenter1230]

_Persona 5 intensifies_

[@bluthemeth]

@@commentingcommenter1230 vvøt?

[@commentingcommenter1230]

@@bluthemeth Hoo boy

[@oof7777]

R.i.p dedede ad All of these are bangers and this "series" is really interesting...

[@garrahaz]

You could say that his music is... high quality

[@oof7777]

@@garrahaz if this is referencing what I think it's referencing... ...Nice >:]

[@bluthemeth]

@@oof7777 what’s it referencing? Edit: i feel like it’s referencing JoJo but idk pls tell me;;-;;-;/;

[@Chris-mc2dt]

@@bluthemeth Silvagunner

[@NeetPeet]

Somehow everything you make sound amazing no matter what instruments you use... Wow

[@_-LL-_]

IK! everything is a c0mplete ßØP

[@grizzlyrider6original70]

Agreed

[@bluthemeth]

Ēvèrÿthįñg hé mâkėś îš æ çømpłëtė ßõp

[@thehumbleicecube6864]

First one sounds like a detective in an anime when s/he is explaining who the actual murderer is(or whatever).

[@enissackara8968]

I was thinking that too it has ace attorney vibe

[@66Kusmu]

@@enissackara8968 Yeah, it sounds like "Confess the truth" theme

[@grass324]

Detective Conan

[@hiiistrex2838]

BRO THAT FIRST ONE WAS SUCH A BANGER

[@koolaidwannabe1626]

The piano in the first song starts with the same notes as Carol of the Bells and it just made me feel like fighting a boss in a snow storm in an old Metroidvania. It didn't help that the song kept going back to those four notes.

[@koolaidwannabe1626]

The F E F D

[@Zzsillykitty_Vi]

FROZEN 2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@paceroedl183]

Please make this like a monthly or bi-monthly or tri-monthly thing! I love this stuff!

[@frenchfryfan8366]

Finally, it’s out! Zither 2: The Zithering Featuring Didge And Oud

[@BizzyBoi]

oh wow, didn’t expect a video today. A surprise, but a welcome one.

[@_-LL-_]

Ah the negotiator!

[@Punched_Kuze]

Me: I mustn’t. It’s not the Meme way. Other Me: DEW IT! And your journey to the Dank side will be complete. Me: You underestimate my willpower! Other Me: Don’t try it! Me: It’s treason then. Edit: Ah yes, another cringe moment to add to my collection. I need to stop

[@_-LL-_]

ADV This is getting out of hand

[@vd652]

Speaking of Ghost of Tsushima, any plans on making a samurai theme?

[@Shadycicada]

I'd love to eventually!

[@mclaire9447]

Thats would be so cool!!!!!!! And with traditional instruments 😍 there are a few channels that do videos about traditional japanese instruments....

[@Shadycicada]

@@mclaire9447 I'll be sure to take a look at some! :D

[@ghostsinthemotel4471]

haha i just ate you

[@sirreginaldfishingtonxvii6149]

Wish granted, bro.

[@zonestudios6446]

I thought you were done for when you got didgeridoo, way to prove me wrong.

[@voidpoultry3008]

The last song makes me feel an emotion that hasn't been invented yet.

[@ElliotBouriot]

Oh I LOVE this last one, I was tapping the rhythm with my foot the entire time, it sounds like the theme of an incredibly intriguing NPC - a graceful prince gone punk perhaps, someone who tries to look tough and rough but is actually still quite elegant ! Thanks for uploading those :D (still, you should go to bed earlier !)

[@grantpetsch7602]

Sounds like Detroit

[@grugs6801]

The first song sounds like the music that plays whenever the main character of an RPG is stressed with a tough decision, especially ones relate to the main villian. The second song sounds like it could be the battle music for enemies and the drum version for tougher enemies. The third song sounds like a desert and beach overworld area. The fourth song sounds like what would play after you defeat a difficult miniboss and they tell you a tragic backstory of why they are working for the main villian and you are given the choice to have them join your party or to end their pain.

[@wolfcry087]

3:38 You used the Dies Irae melody!!!

[@danitron8317]

Is not the exact melody, but kinda similar

[@wolfcry087]

@@danitron8317 Well... Same melody, different rhythm

[@Shadycicada]

The who what melody :O

[@danitron8317]

@@Shadycicada is a melody that represents the death Its used on many movies to represent the death of a character, or a hero's sentimental moment, or just because the guy that makes a movie OST wants because Dies Irae is the fucking main theme of *_F R O Z E N 2_* Here's a montage of some movies that uses it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpmvYqBqnax1jLs You'll recognice it easily

[@Zzsillykitty_Vi]

QUEEN IDUNA!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@gregli9821]

1:15 *microwave song intensifies*

[@cactusguy4363]

9:40 makes me feel the tossing and turning of the waves as I'm lost at sea in a lightning storm. Thank you.

[@LuckySketches]

And we shall call the third one "Ouddunnit?" It's for a middle-eastern themed mystery game. Dunno what kinda game it would be in, but I'm calling the fourth one "Xylophobia".

[@plushtheotter]

this is the epitome of "only a poor worksman blames his tools"

[@nickywalcott1204]

Song 1: Definitely a prominant boss' dungeon. Song 2: Jazzy battle against some kind of alien? Song 3: *You have entered the Pharoh's Tomb!* Song 4: Welcome to the land of the unwanted. Where the dredges of society struggle to survive.

[@cactusguy4363]

Song 4: you mean Detroit?

[@exeecob3488]

Most of these align with mine, nice.

[@alexdagayboi9571]

Shady, I just found out that my gran has cancer and I was devastated. Your video's make it all so much more copable

[@_-LL-_]

Damn bro. Sorry that this has happened to you. Sorry doesn’t even feel like a big enough word for how bad I feel for u. The KZbin community is here for ya and if u want I’m here to chat in the comments if u want. Hopefully Cicada sees this comment (not mine, urs) and gives you a morale boost.. sending prayers your/ ur gran’s way.

[@alexdagayboi9571]

@@_-LL-_ Thank You so much. That was so nice of you

[@Gamenerd_the_first]

Stick through it man we're rooting for you

[@Octy_in_Boots]

Hey, just wanted to comfort you in this tough time. My dad had leukemia twice (in remission now), it's a scary place to be. I feel your pain, my grandpa had a heart attack on my birthday and we don't know how long he has. Thoughts, prayers, well wishes, and good vibes to you and yours.

[@Shadycicada]

I'm so sorry to hear that, man. It's never an easy situation for *anyone* to go through that. I've gone through it myself with a few family members. Best (but most obvious) I have is just be there for them as much as you can. I'm glad my videos could help in any kind of way! :)

[@ironbunky]

me and a couple of classmates in a robotics class accidentally made something interesting and none of us know what it is but with the right setup you can get quality wubs out of it. We call it "The Instrument".

[@LolitaOverlordSiren]

I love how these all sound like tension points in the story in a mystery game!

[@RobinNashVideos]

"It's 7 in the morning, I need to go to bed." Shady! What. The. Hell. Lmfao

[@mohammadashik1823]

2:30 Since someone has to breathe into this, let me try to give them some air. This is the exact reason I watch your videos.

[@SkimBee]

Only time a shady notification was accurate

[@benjeeb.]

When becoming a professional at playing the didgeridoo, you learn how to breath in through your nose and exhale through your mouth in to the instrument at the same time.

[@kirstyshadowdancer5095]

The didgeridoo rarely plays one note at any time, the length and width of it typically means there's two notes playing a third apart, you can do quite a fair range of notes, as well as sound effects, trills and percussion. Basically think of a Beatboxer, only with an echo chamber effect on them and they're playing a bassoon at the same time.

[@shadyfandoms6216]

Shady can make music out of literally anything.

[@bleehbleehsen4456]

Could you do a video of fans sending in their projects and you fixing/adding what you think would be cool/giving tips on things that could be done better in the original song?

[@FyreofShadow]

welcome to shady cicada, where new genres are made every day

[@kinoko6096]

The first one slaps so hard, I hope you end up making it into a full song!

[@roxasmalice5563]

You should combine this with your 10 minute timer challenge thing and do like a "Crossover" episode

[@bluthemeth]

Awww.... Balloon Guy playing Guitar is happy :D

[@BakonPug]

Starts fiddling with Harpsichord, *Simon Belmont intensifies*

[@loganmcgaheran1289]

For a moment, I thought you were going to remake Rivers in the Desert with your last set of instruments. You had the perfect group of instruments if you wanted to do it too.

[@mistermile7638]

Can we get a full version of the second one, with some more instruments?

[@Shadycicada]

I liked the piano run enough, so I'll probably use it and some of the other stuff for something in the future :)

[@zeph769]

Actually pure unadulterated banger

[@buckethatd9471]

I love this "Random Instruments" Videos! Hope we can see more of these in the Future :D

[@collin4555]

harpsichord, didgeridoo, and electric drums, perfect for that time travel game climax where all the time periods are melting into each other

[@NoahOMorainRush]

I was taking a sip of water when you opened the Heaviosity Damage...I literally choked and spit all over my living room when you slapped that note

[@calypso_al]

The first song sounds like a revamped version of any of the Teal's songs from Homestuck and Hiveswap. maybe its the harpsichord that does that.

[@getpiston2221]

Absolutely killed it! I always look forward to your uploads :)

[@Strawbabeytart]

This is so cool! I love seeing what you create!

[@chubee5]

Amazing work dude! I love this challenge series thing, your creativity shines so bright

[@highwaycavalier]

You have some sort of supernatural power i swear- you’re so good!

[@LJ_Dude]

"It's one that isn't plagued by ads by the way" Says the guy with ublock origin

[@suspiciousshadeofgreen]

No one: Absolutely no one: Shady while writing the piano part for the first song: DIAS IRAE

[@Sientir]

I hope there is a part 3! These have been a lot of fun. :D

[@D3caf_]

These videos are always such a treat to watch dude

[@elishawomack]

Was vibing to all four. Niceeee kontakt is amazing tooooo! I saw you using the plugin

[@itsturtlefacemydudes]

All of these are incredible and this series is wonderful

[@Fireheart318]

I absolutely love that last one! Please expand on it!

[@TsukiStuffs]

i really love the third one. gives me vibes of like a desert themed rpg dungeon

[@kscherer8764]

Very nice! The last one was especially dope.

[@krazyaust7720]

Nice work Shady! Great video!

[@Hazmuth103]

1- epic sports hype song 2- zelda galaxy daredevil comets but all at once mid-boss 3- actual zelda mid-boss 4- a legitimate song instrumental

[@anizyart]

A redo of the 4th one would sound so cool. I love this series already :D

[@nathanfitzgerald2596]

"Oh, that sounds kinda cool!" I love how surprised and pleased Shady sounds. Never change, bug.

[@user-by1xd9sl7u]

okay, ngl that last one was actually amazing you better publish it

[@JuanSchmulenson]

I love these videos, I hope you keep making them haha

[@alexandrebertone4351]

Please redo the last one !!!! It was amazing !!! The constrast between the very heavy vst and the viola give it's such a unique and awesome feel ! Please do more of this challenges !!!

[@tubbdoose]

these are all WAY TOO GOOD

[@anrikurisuto4432]

First song: CastleVania, but the people at Konami were drunk from all the money they made with Super CastleVania IV, so they choose random instruments. Second song: One of the instruments from the Stinky song escaped and found itself in a battle theme written by a guy with a String fetish. Third song: A spanish musician finds his way to Hawaii, where he has an intense battle with the (hawaiian) woman he fell in love with? Fourth song: Actual Secret Of Mana track, but another instrument from the Stinky theme escaped in search of fresh air. I liked all of them though, and am as amazed as usual that you can produce stuff on that level with random instruments.

[@celeryguy3631]

Ngl, I really like all the songs you made in this video

[@OlEgSaS32]

holy hell, that second track sounds like a RPG combat theme, especially with the drums

[@Maefiosa]

Seeing him struggle with cajón (instrument used in South Spain) was pretty fun!

[@tonin7228]

the 3d balloon boi looks really cute

[@creebi3305]

Yess, that's adorable

[@phoenixtrammel1669]

good job on the new vid! I loved it

[@ianbakker1421]

That last one is SO amazing. The E Keyboard packs one hell of a punch even in this small song. I really wish that last song is getting a full one!

[@Trazel_Apeally]

That last song NEEDS to be in my Spotify playlist at some point in the future... It's a massive fucking bop

[@qilinit]

I’d want a long series of this

[@hikaruxkaoruxlol]

I love this series :'))

[@BeeLy1011]

This is such a cool concept, I'd love to try something like this out myself

[@clownypants2718]

I've been waiting so long for this

[@lilitheve638]

the last two are so good, dude

[@14o1chan]

The first one honestly sounded like it could be a theme for some level in a game.

[@redpixls]

The last song (minus the viola) literally sounds like it could be part of a Lemon Demon song lmao

[@jazzburrell8870]

I love your videos (and streams) so much please don’t ever quit doing them. But at the same time if you ever feel like you need a break or need to quit you do you

[@czardonyx]

so glad to hear of a good + heavy vst >:) might try heaviosity damage myself

[@nohintshere]

6:30 *intense sweating in deltarune fan that thinks it sounds like field of hopes and dreams*

[@shanecarey9554]

That first one makes me think of one of those weird pseudo-modern jRPGs where you're infiltrating the evil corporation's headquarters

[@MoondustManwise]

All I want are these funky beats in a playlist to listen to

[@rojopantalones9791]

This concept reminds me a bunch of the jam band I was a part of in California. I played drums, but we had two electric guitars, an acoustic guitar, a ukulele, an upright bass, and a saxophone. Weird funk of a sound, but surprisingly fresh and light sounding. Somehow, the uke wasn't drowned out. Basically it would start either with me laying down a beat and different instruments building on that, or, for a really easy listening sorta vibe, either the acoustic guitar or upright bass would come in first with drums coming in last to tie everything together. A real change of pace for me coming from a mostly metal background with some random swing and jazz tossed in.

[@grizzlyrider6original70]

Ahh it's good to be back

[@_-LL-_]

Indeed 🙃

[@shanecarey9554]

That third song sounds like something out of the Age of Mythology soundtrack in the best possible way

[@ianp.j.c.5615]

I liked all the musics from this video.

[@lofi_flame]

Dayum that's awesome bro! :)

[@verateo9157]

So talented!

[@Matrota]

Got Castlevania vibes on that first one, what a banger! Must be that harpsichord :D

[@flameheart7666]

The third song kinda sounded like the animated music instrument videos from like 10 years ago, meaning it’s a total banger

[@rex3782]

For the record, most didgeridoos can only play one pitch, unless you have a slide, which is self explanatory

[@Thewaterspirit57]

The 2nd song where you threw in those drums to spice it up, made it much better :P

[@maddrumsticks]

Fun fact: the first song you made contains a specific four note melody called the dies irae, which usually indicates death. It's used in a lot of movies, but is usually disguised. The most prominent example is the voice in Frozen 2, it sings to the tune of the dies irae.

[@danielsebestyen1804]

Last one is a shameless reinvention of Rolling in the Deep 🧻🧻🧻