Metal Producer VS Cinematic Producer (EPIC BATTLE)

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[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Hope you enjoyed the vid! Let's give Andrew some love! If you wanna join the Producer Challenge - text "Challenge" to 1-866-981-9560 and I'll shoot ya a text when we open it up!! It's gonna be a GREAT experience! You can also get a bit more info right here 👉 produceracceleratorcourse.com/producerchallenge

[@JSNM_]

I'll come back if/when this includes countries outside of the U.S. Yes, we exist, and there are more of us than you might think 😄

[@jamwithcem]

This was sick! Is there a way for non-US people to join? I'd love to take part!

[@legendarybeats5962]

Sweet dude I want to challenge u but I am just a beginner I use loops in GarageBand 🎸 this would be fun 🤩

[@legendarybeats5962]

If I am a beginner can I just use garage band cause I am don’t have a computer

[@ProducingInTheBox]

It was an honor doing battle with you 💪

[@skywolf1036]

Producer battles are the best! Enjoyed mine with him so much!

[@RiffMusic1970]

Where’d you get that giant iPod behind you?

[@jasonmc8011]

Is Andrew’s version posted on Nathan or Andrew’s Spotify, or just here?

[@Gameboy-2007-yt]

@@RiffMusic1970 lmfaoooooooo

[@RiffMusic1970]

@@Gameboy-2007-yt 😁

[@abincshaji7533]

The metal version sounds so sick and His evil laugh though 😂🔥

[@lattetown]

The "triangle" is the glue that binds it all together! 😋 Great track!

[@user-ox4rv3hs5b]

I am a metal guitarist but i like the original version. It was a close one! Great vocals and awesome tracks!

[@sanneman7220]

Fantastic. I sort of abstain from picking a winner, I'm a bit too awestruck by both versions, the fun you're both having and giving and the creative stuff you do to even pick a winner. But as the songwriter, I have to give props to Nathan for the concept and for Andrew to take it to a different level. Thanks so much!

[@Kaybo_Real]

Man both versions are great, but that breakdown in the metal one hits dude!

[@kkarlsen_06]

Metal version for sure

[@fuzzy6576]

Both are awesome but metal sounds more like a “monster” to me. Great work guys!

[@daves4096]

Finally another battle

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

It's been too long. We are gonna be doing a LOT more in 2024 :) this year was honestly a bit rough for me dealing with some burnout and an enormous amount of producing work that I just couldn't publish how I wanted to... but going hard next year!

[@lucabilly]

AAAAAAMAIZING BOTH JUJUU SO FIRE

[@Squirrel64tm]

Both tracks are fire!!!! I think you should drop the metal version!

[@dfnymusic3396]

Love this video. Can’t wait to dive into the challenge you’re having!! Both tracks are sick! Hard to say which is better cause they’re so different!

[@VishalKrSingh]

it is impossible to pick a winner. well just a suggestion can u keep Nathan's beginning of the song and Andrew's second part of the song? like make them exist together

[@thomask9577]

I completely feel this way too!!

[@NoelCruzSings]

Both versions are super sick! Well done...

[@moibuspm]

I like the way the metal pushed this song to a new level. My personal taste would be to change the sound of the drums. Metal drums sound...especially the kick too much like a "thud". I like more boom and open. Again my thoughts. Overall loved both versions!

[@candormind3159]

Goosebumps 🥶 Man they are both really great

[@laddndonna]

Both versions are good but I’d listen to the metal version of that all day every day. I want an album of that sound!!

[@rogergille1]

Great challenge guys! Andrew thanks for the metal edge you gave to the music - it was awesome.

[@jazist7254]

More Battle Button+1

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Ohhhh we got more. Another one coming early January :)

[@AlexFedoruk-music]

duuude, this is sooo firee the metal version is something ❤‍🔥🔥

[@12vpowercord]

Always a good day when Nathan drops

[@majicimajination]

Absolutely amazing - both versions.... !!!!

[@audioedges]

EPIC Battle!! Well done guys!

[@pattysmusic524]

Sounded good! I feel like the guitar work in the metal version could have been a little more technical but that might just be my preference. I think it took a little bit to get going. The breakdown however, was top notch. I think a blend of both versions would be the ultimate solution.

[@romaroalte2645]

What you mean "technical" in this case?

[@pattysmusic524]

@@romaroalte2645 Well most of it was just chugging on a power chord.

[@brandynkilpatrick]

@@pattysmusic524 welcome to modern metal bro

[@Gameboy-2007-yt]

@@brandynkilpatrick modern metal L

[@Gameboy-2007-yt]

@@pattysmusic524 agreed

[@daleboreland3226]

That is soooooo Cool... "Metal rules!"

[@MombaFam]

come on man I love your work good vibe love the producer Challenges thou🔥🔥🔥 🔥

[@RJEnriquez]

Yes! Loving these battles. But honestly it is so hard to pick. Love them both for different reasons. I wonder if it will get released?

[@mikekohlgraf4737]

This was awesome! Both versions are top notch!

[@irenemoertano8827]

Awesome!! I just found ur channel. I watchd ur battle against Forest yesterday. Now i watch this. You guys awesome. This is what im looking for my whole life. So inspiring. I wish i can do battle with u someday 😁😁

[@toddcollins6746]

Great track! I really enjoyed this! I prefer the metal version but there wouldn’t be a metal version without what you did Nathan!

[@speedyplays2006]

As an aspiring home metal producer, this super cool and insightful. A round 2 wouldn't be unwanted! Great as always guys; pretty much all I know comes from people like you two. Keep up the amazing work!😎🤘 Maybe once I have money, I'll join produce accelerator.

[@TheSoundChronicles]

Both versions are sick man. Kodus for you guys!

[@tashacraige3603]

Wow! I love this track! Andrew..great mix! I'm not really into metal but what you did with this song , I totally dig. I can't pick a winner though. I'd say you both win !

[@MrDequese]

both versions were awesome!!!!

[@guillaumehuardhughes]

Wow the 2 are crazy good! The metal version is just more near my taste with more real/guitare instruments and melodics.

[@TimothyNguliMusic]

2nd half was Fire🔥

[@onimisilovesonmusic4548]

These guys are crazy.. wow

[@visualsofrakhtmusic]

wow what A sOUNDTRACK.... monster Itself.

[@tmoney-xr7uh]

IMO, even though this is a producer battle I don't think there is a clear winner. Both versions have some pretty cool elements in the song. I think the best version of this song falls somewhere between these two versions. The metal guitar definitely offers some anger fitting for the theme of the song. I'm not so sure I'm sold on the classical elements in Nathan's version but I do like the cello. It gives it sort of a Transylvania feel. The poppy drum/impact verses of Nathans version sounds pretty more fitting than the metal version. I wish you guys would release the stems. I would love to take the stems and see if I can create a combination of the two versions😃

[@zigpop67]

I do really like the Metal one, expect for the second verse, where I feel there's no real addition to what came before. But definitely everything that comes after is freaking great. And the slowly boost of intensity/agressivity is very good. I do also like the original one, though I find the vocal too much on top, before all the instruments come in. The different cut/arrangement of the vocals in the last part of the Metal one is also bringing some more fresh air, some other dynamic. Nice song ! :)

[@hinapankowski1179]

Metal version for me thank you !!! Aloha from Tahiti

[@kingaibu2075]

Both are great. Do first half Nathans version and second half Metal version.

[@sajank9757]

its a toss up. Loved the huge percs on Nathan's. that triplet kicks on the rock version at the end threw me for a happy loop. Great jog guys.

[@mrr5835]

A merged version would be cool. I liked the guitar over the whole thing and the busier kick pattern from the metal version, blended with everything in the original version. 👍

[@JSNM_]

I thought the Metal version held back back a bit, but the bass drops were nice. Did indeed pick up a bit in the second half though.

[@pranavakshay2893]

Ideas for nathan -USA vs Indian producer -Usa vs african producer -USA vs UK producer -etc,if you want more details dm (you could just send any sample and ask them to make song using their regional musical elements)

[@victornoagbodji]

That was really fun 🙂I was wondering where you got that blue light in your studio Nathan? 😊

[@IanTaylor007]

Brilliant

[@technictone]

I don't usually like metal but that was great!

[@arpeggioblues5924]

This was really great comparison.. I imagined watching some horror movie.. The Cinematic one would be a great one for the beginning of a horror movie; during the credits right after the lead in sequence. It introduces the theme, but it's more subdued, just gives the feeling like 'this is going to be a scary movie'.. then the film starts and the crescendo of horror increases.. part way thru the film there's a montage of shock and awe, horror and mayhem, then the Metal version is underlying all this, it has speed, intensity, and can inflict the anger and terror.. then the film starts its third act, and slowly the film winds down, the cinematic version starts to filter into the third act, and like any other horror film when you think it's over, HAHAHAHA, you know ti comes out and grabs you one more time, for that surprised terror, and the metal version comes in and hits you like a 'ton of heavy things' (queensryche). The film ends with the cinematic version, and thru the credits we go from the cinematic builds up again, to the metal version, then the cinematic, and the film is over.. :)

[@kronbakeren]

that was so sick man!! really liked both versions! do you get all these cool sounds with Native Instruments Komplete Ultimate ? these vocals couldnt have been cheap, damn awesome singer! what did Andrew use for the guitars, amp sims or? sounded killer! thanks heaps guys!

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Not sure what Andrew used but I use a wide range of sound libraries but definitely a lot of Native Instruments. The vocals were done in my studio - Saylor Wilterding (vocalist) and I write and release a lot of music together. This song is on Spotify already (under Nathan James Larsen: Monster)

[@fabbro.chillout]

Awesome guys! Great Tracks! I’m chillout producer and my favorit is Metal Version 😅

[@JorjhanCastro]

Awesome, wish I could see which plugins you used for the orchestral elements, like the strings, brass, etc

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

I'll share :) Strings: 8DIO Solo Cello for the super attacky staccatos NI Cremona Quartet (other solo strings layered) Native Instruments (NI) Symphony Strings NI Symphony Brass... I think the Symphony Brass is my all time fave for brass, but Berlin Brass is also great I also use Braams from Keepforest (all their stuff is insanely good) Output has Analog Brass for more punchy brass stabs Drums - Damage is killer, Keepforest is insane (Devastator series). That's for the cinematic stuff.

[@mdcitsme]

SORRY NATHAN, THE METAL VERSION GAVE ME CHILLS!!! that was a great production Andrew, you got a new follower here. Im still learning production but I do have about 30ish songs on spotify so far. I would love to learn more. Ill be sure to txt about the challenge and thanks for sharing Nathan! Keep up the great work.

[@npcdisease]

Drop the metal version please

[@urieljosiaslifestyle]

Lets gooo🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤

[@JoshuaTMagee]

Cool battle! Seems very much inspired by Billie Eilish's "bury a friend," which is one of my favorite songs from the past few years.

[@humorovershorts3157]

Metal !!!!! My God so much emotion

[@peterelfman]

Both versions were epic. The metal version felt metal light, though, just dipping a toe into the murky waters of metal. For example, the kick-drum triplets were DOPE, and showed up only once. The guitar riffs were great but too few, and every great metal song has a least one guitar solo, which seemed lacking in this version despite being longer than the original. Still, these are nitpicks, both version were amazing to hear.

[@Piotre]

Both versions are cool but although I am metal lover I do prefer Nathan's. That 'metal' version is cool but it I wouldn't call it metal. It is closer to kind of symphonic rock. Guitars are also too polite ;) To be honest I expected the real metal thing. The more contrast the more fun ;) But good job anyway, maybe not quite metal as promised though ;) The vocal is insanely good. The song as well. I believe there is potential here for many different genre battles :)

[@peterchamplin8767]

The original is great, but the metal cover hits hard.

[@barnab2003]

Metal version slaps!

[@praveensharma7573]

Really enjoyed it love you both Metal version is dope but cinematic is just fire the strings has a really deep meaning.. the metallic guitar is kinda hard firee... ❤❤❤

[@Trads_Tabs]

Metal version all the way for me, just carries more energy and suspense. But both tracks are sick!

[@SeancaMusic]

Metal version FTW here I think - great track and great vocals

[@mariamalova1012]

I liked both, but I can't categorize it as a metal. Maybe pop rock, it only became maybe metal on the interlude after 2nd chorus. 2nd verse should have offbeat riff before going to prechorus. Uhm. To be metal, maybe like what Nik Nocturnal does.

[@johnnysnyman6302]

Both is really awesome. I'd Merge the 2.

[@jenstornell]

Those spiccato strings sounds really crisp, sharp and great. What plugin to you use for that? I have been looking since summer for great sounding spicatto / short strings. I hope you reply. 🙏

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

The cello is 8dio solo cello. But I usually will layer them with other libraries like Native Instruments Symphony Strings or Berlin Strings (they have a really short spiccato patch that is sick)

[@woodward_alan]

Both are awesome. Guitars needed to be tighter and bigger in chorus.

[@charlescrider07]

very country looking to be medal but rock on 🤘

[@jrubymusic]

metal verison FTW 😮‍💨

[@harshsuniltrivedi8284]

Link for the song plzzzz

[@DG_nomad]

Hi, tell me where and how did you use a toy piano and a music box?

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

a library called Hammers and Waves. One of my faves

[@DG_nomad]

@@NathanJamesLarsen thank you

[@haiaokuwa]

Purchased your single. Now where do I buy his?

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Wow thank you so much! His is not out yet - likely will release his as a remix this year!

[@D91Mart]

I like the original one more. I think he played it too safe on the metal version.

[@nat11han]

Drop it an octave and it's a Sleep Token song.

[@ProducingInTheBox]

Take Me Back to Eden was one of my favorite albums this year. Incredible.

[@nithishkumar8906]

As an Indian musician do challenge with carnatic musicians

[@niels__vdb]

Is the challenge open to people from outside the US? I'm not sure if you'll get a text from my Dutch number :) Would love to participate!

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Yes the challenge is open to anyone who is able to participate! I believe we ca still texd international numbers!

[@niels__vdb]

@@NathanJamesLarsen I'm going to try:)

[@G-Doggy]

Both are killer, but I'm going with Andrew on this one.

[@user-je1kn8xi6s]

What if you model your entire song after any billie eilish song.

[@dianat.6426]

doesnt feel like metal to me for the most part - sibelius should do a drum version of it :)

[@user-go5gj5fw2u]

Metal was fiiiiiiireeeeeee

[@Adityachakraborty23]

sorry nathan..but metal one is epic

[@huancuc1492]

Metal version is out of the box than ethan 😂😂😂

[@ExAppeal100]

The original is definitely a masterpiece, but I think the metal version goes wayyy better with her vocals. Sorry 😂.

[@ProducingInTheBox]

I feel like anything would go so great with her vocals 😂 she’s incredible

[@ExAppeal100]

@@ProducingInTheBox Absolutely. She did a bloody great job roo!

[@user-ku2gy5dh8q]

giving me imagine dragon vibe

[@MapkycRock]

Lol Metal obviously

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[@jayneubauer3401]

that was too close to call since they are so different. Both are VERY strong! Well done!