I Tried to Make AND RELEASE a Song In UNDER 12 HOURS

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Hope you loved the vid!! If you are a producer then you should absolutely join our new free private community - 🔴 Producer's Circle 🔴 right here: produceracceleratorcourse.com/join_producer_circle We also built a 3 lesson mini-course going through the Producer's Framework which is what I use to create songs from start to finish like in these videos (it's directly inside the community and totally free). OH and yes I did release the song obviously -- you can listen here: hypeddit.com/btdnl0

[@Nikkie_jurnigan]

can you Make Demo Albums with you song Just Piano and Real Bass Guitar

[@DCXTV]

I don't mix with headphones because it gives me 15khz tinnitus pretty fast, like in 30 minutes. It happens when recording vocals too, so I try not to strain the ears. I do check the low end with them but avoiding using more than that. Also I'd avoid pizza and all other carbohydrates in a situation like this as they make the mind tired when the carbs hit. Would maybe avoid coffee too because it raises up tension with the mind : There was a study how brain activity rises up on the right side of the head some 5-10sec before inspiration hits, and it's seen as the mind combining things in memory and forming something new out as a mixture. The study also found out the brain needs to be in a relaxed state for it to be let to wonder around for coming up with inspiration, which is why the ideas come when laying down to bed to sleep, taking a warm shower, and with one or two beers to make the body relaxed -- but the beer trick works only maybe once a week (the brain adjusts easily) and anything over the amount will make it harder for the mind to handle ideas. Coffee on the other hand works great when doing mathematical and monotonous tasks, like book keeping or maybe dishes.

[@Alexjohnston-i8x]

I just joined. My name is Alex Johnston

[@Zanman_plays]

bro this song is fire❤‍🔥. Love it so much. is there anywhere else I can listen to it? keep up the good work Nathen

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

@ streaming link is in the description of the video

[@iamjordanpass]

For me, this speaks to how the production process should be a collaborative effort. Multiple heads in a room working to one common goal. Helps share the workload, come up with new perspectives, challenge ideas etc. I struggle so much as a solo artist because I’m in my own head so much about production, mixing, lyrics etc. Props for taking on the challenge and succeeding.

[@GogulStudio]

Nooo way. I can’t make a good song in months but you make a hit in a day. Keep going, you’re crazy🤗

[@ruk2023--]

It gets quicker the better you get and knowing how to use the tools to make the sounds in your head in my experience

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

I agree with the comment about it getting easier / quicker... the more you do it and the more you practice - the more things become muscle memory and it's like riding a bike. Never gets "easy" - it's always "hard" but it gets easier to know what to do next when you get stuck.

[@ruk2023--]

@@NathanJamesLarsen Yeh exactly that. Obviously you need talent as well but learning the tools has shaved magnitudes off my song making time.

[@Bashanvibe]

I feel the same way bro!!! I have to call my band mates and schedule when they can track with their touring schedules!!!

[@miserycodebeats1722]

Once you know all the structures and things that work I feel like most musicians know if they have a good song after the short initial demo idea . Then you can polish the good idea or the turd .

[@Memphy]

Very Imagine Dragons-esque! Loved it

[@e2d2music]

New videos when? 😥

[@runnerdyes1946]

New vids when memphy 🗿

[@walker_97586]

When new vidddsss??🙏🙏❤

[@Caylex.Nigheen]

Plsss new vid

[@Prod.Astral-9js]

woah memphy when r u gonna drop a new vid??

[@marijnkuijlman]

It's sooo relatable feeling like your brain is fried and you need to take a break but at the same time your brain suddently giving you all these ideas! Man...

[@aldo6532]

Those violin runs were AS SICK AS YOUR REACTION TO THEM OMG

[@JaydenAyodele]

This video has really inspired me as a 12 year old music producer who’s feeling a bit demotivated when it comes to music production right now , but this video reminded me of knowing not everything needs to be “perfect” and that I should persevere, thanks.

[@loveinhannah7485]

Hey man, i find it so cool to end up in corners of the internet like this because i get to virtually meet so many other music producers and that in turn motivates me to produce music. I think its absolutely amazing that a 12 year old kid knows what he wants to do - its not something that happens to every 12 year old kid, even many people my age are still living without a dream. Keep it up! I was once a 12 year old producer as well and I know how sometimes it gets frustrating and difficult. But just know that the more you do it the easier it gets! And yes every artist gets creative blocks, so don't worry about being demotivated!

[@JaydenAyodele]

Thanks for that .

[@Enalpria]

Hey I’m also a 12 years old musician/producer !

[@Gameboy2007-Official]

@@loveinhannah7485 yeah that's crazy

[@GameKidsNotSoDaily]

​@@EnalpriaSame!

[@JayMusic7]

I’ve been waiting for another video like this! I love your channel and music!

[@darklabelmusic]

This video is a whole damn experience. Nice job Nathan!

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Boom - Dan in the house. Love you bro

[@eliramposner]

The drama😂 - this is my fav type of vid!!! I know how much work this must’ve taken thanks so much❤

[@PianoPrinceOfAnime]

Great video on showing how creating new music can be HARD but still fun to do!!! This is such a GREAT GREAT song!!!

[@BeneaththeSurfaceYT]

Well done! And documented. Insane what you pulled off. Love your content. 😁

[@djbuebby_official]

You are are so talented!!! I loved it!!!👌🔥

[@Androm3da787]

33:33 Giving me Boulevard of Broken Dreams vibes. Awesome video, this song is great!

[@maartjelouise]

WOW! As a huge Supernatural fan and musician this is just out of this world! 🎉 Love it so much

[@HoneyBlazeVEVO]

After tiring 12 hours and after all the hard work, you're so happy....and so am i. Proud of you bro

[@arthurfeder1214]

This is such a good creative and technical exercise! This helps to shape processes and workflow, for when "real world" timelines demand the same or similar. I think all writers, producers, composers, arrangers, should do this, even if they don't publish it.

[@Will313J]

This was cold ❄️🥶❄️ take after take is definitely something I understand. Especially when you're up against the clock. Sounds amazing.

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

haha for sure - stressful indeeeed.

[@John_gougin]

Amazing happy to see that your DAW is Logic

[@atypicalrobloxian]

I love these videos! 1. Those sounds of frustration are soooooo relatable! 2. Your video editing is getting even better.

[@mvk_751]

Dude this is insane! I really enjoyed watching that video, keep going :D

[@Alexrobby]

Why lot of artist without talent are more famous than this guy? That was sick!! I'm addicted to this song, congratulations!!

[@johnwinslow8841]

Definitely the most entertaining music production vid I have seen so far.

[@kyletremper2015]

Unbelievable!!! Absolutely inspirational. I am currently learning how to record and produce my own stuff, and to see you in action is awesome. 12 hours is not a lot of time to compose, record, mix, and release. I am very impressed and you should feel very proud of this masterpiece you have created. Would love to see another 12-hour video if possible, to see what else you can come up with. Live, Laugh, and Produce Music!! :)

[@peterchamplin8767]

Great video. My 2.5 year old and 1.5 year older enjoyed trying to mimic all your sound effects 😂

[@almaleallour]

1:56 SO REAL OMG. i have a song i have one part of the first verse done from like 3-4 years ago and im STILL stuck on how to continue it sadly but its so fire

[@JenanKareem]

I can help 😊

[@JenanKareem]

Write it here I’m good at writing lyrics

[@GaboonBEATS]

if you dont know how to start do the ending first same with chord progressions if you wanna do a ambigious ending then start with that and build into it. for example if i wanna do a extended chord progression i start with the basic chords then i build quintal harmonies and chromatic shifts etc before it. so i have a place to land

[@jamessodaa]

how does this not have a hundred million views like this is the most well made video i’ve seen in weeks

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@codetech5598]

You need to get out more.

[@omkarmalasne8255]

Brother you are so amazing . Don't have words to say how inspired i am by you . Thankyousomuch for doing this challenge.

[@LUPOtheartist]

Dude imagine dragons HAS to do a remake of this song! This thing is absolutely incredible ❤ you’re a phenomenon dude

[@TacoPloosvAmstel]

Super song! I wrote all the lyrics down (from what I heard) LYRICS Nathan James Larsen - Supernatural [VERSE 1] You think we're living in a fantasy It's black and white for all to see No villains hiding just out of your sight Whatever helps you sleep on through the night [PRE-CHORSE 1] Oh-oh-oh-oh You never know just how far I'll go Oh-oh-oh-oh You never know just how wrong you are [CHORSE] Oh I'm stuck here chasing demons While the world is sleeping Having happy dreams and Thinking you're so safe and all alone Like we're living in some fairytale But I'm sorry to say It's supernatural [VERSE 2] Welcome to the world of make-believe It's nice to see you here, you can never leave The ghost s and monsters waiting for their time To feast upon your fear, you better walk the line [PRE-CHORSE 2] Oh-oh-oh-oh You never know just how far I'll go Oh-oh-oh-oh You never know just how close you are [CHORSE] Oh I'm stuck here chasing demons While the world is sleeping Having happy dreams and Thinking you're so safe and all alone Like we're living in some fairytale But I'm sorry to say It's supernatural [BRIGE] You're running through the dark Hoping that you get a second chance to live You're screaming through the night And praying for a miracle You're running through the dark Hoping that you get a second chance to live You're praying to God That you make it out alive Oh-ho-oh Oh you're living in a nightmare Oeh-oeh-oh Oh you're living in a nightmare [PRE-CHORSE 3] Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh Here we go oh-oh-oh-oh-ooh [CHORSE] Oh I'm stuck here chasing demons While the world is sleeping Having happy dreams and Thinking you're so safe and all alone Like we're living in some fairytale But I'm sorry to say It's supernatural [END OF SONG]

[@MuseTheartist]

What an absolute vibe! Amazing what you can get done when you push yourself to the limit. Watching what you did in 24 hours now lol. This was soooo good.

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

🙌🏻🙌🏻 thanks so much and I totally agree that when you set a limit you can do more than you believe

[@MasterSongStudiosReal]

I love watching you when you're in the ZONE! It's such a good feeling!

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@hahnermusic]

this is fire bro !!! amazing work!!

[@vizibiti]

You’ve done all the parts right. What’s important in the process and what’s not. Didn’t Wanstead a second,well done🤩 great song⚡️

[@renanpires3396]

AMAZING video, dude! great job!Congrats

[@DNeil5]

Pretty cool song and video! Great stuff! Good job, really impressed!

[@uklogithmusics4799]

Hatsoff bro🔥nice vibe🎵👍🏻

[@kentfox471]

sounds great bro! im curious, when listening back to this song what do you think you would have done different if you didn't have the 12 hour time limit?

[@b4time718]

Love the piano print on the wall - had have exact same one for longer than i can remember!

[@SquizbarDeAlienOfficial]

I literally got chills the first time hearing this song. Absolute banger I’m putting this on my gym playlist

[@SimplicityForGood]

Hi, is cool how much Logic pro can be used for.... I got some questions as someone new to recording myself as a singer... Can Logic Pro be used for live looping in the same way as a dedicated looping station like the Boss RC-505 MKII, or do these two systems work quite differently? I already have Logic Pro on my MacBook and want to start recording myself singing layered harmonies, octaves, and then adding acoustic instruments like a flute or a MIDI instrument such as the ROLI Seaboard. Right now, my primary focus is using my voice creatively, and I have a Shure SM7B. I’m trying to decide between buying a looping station like the Boss RC-505 or a small MIDI controller or pedal that would make controlling Logic Pro’s looping features more convenient during live performances. Could you advise on the pros and cons of these two different approaches for live looping and singing, maybe even for Voice Acting? really need some advice of where to put my budget in the right way and get started more creatively... - thanks for getting back!

[@Un-Ez]

Hey man great song!!!! It’s incredibly impressive to have such a song put together from A to Z in that amount of time and release it. Your determination and confidence is quite inspirational.

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

For sure - honestly a big goal with these vids is "this is possible" "you can do it"

[@symonmarcusmusic2403]

Nathan you are amazing☀️ Great Work and Melodies🙏

[@CrazySportsLife]

Hi Nathan, can you do a video breaking down how you mix and master your songs?..

[@TheSoundChronicles]

Phenomenal as usual Nathan! Love your tutorials ❤

[@korekreativity]

❤❤❤❤ Wooouuw!! That's so Whahh!!! So suiting to watch you get all through the process.

[@bibsbro77]

Terrific efforts there ... cheers

[@KumbenhsELouis]

18:49 solid playing right there

[@trinitygallaghermusic]

Watching this video feels like someone just put a camera in my room when I have some good ideas but have no idea to properly pull it together. Luckily I'm 5 months in at Full Sail University for Music Production and I'm super happy

[@Alexjohnston-i8x]

I know he has already done a video on it but could you do a challenge where you have to release a whole song on BandLab

[@MattLeFaitMusic]

So good!!

[@IdoBerg]

at the ending part i could really imagine some synster gates duel guitar solo 🔥

[@JesseDLifeVlogs]

This is the first video I've ever watched on this channel and I already love it

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

❤️❤️🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@brajoco219]

Super video 👍..... I definitely need to learn how to play piano properly as you illustrate how much of an underrated skill it is in production. Well done all around...... the tune is great 🤓👍

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

I agree piano is one of the best things you can learn. Thanks!

[@johannes8526]

You did it! Great job! This was so much fun to watch, and reminded me alot of myself when I am on a deadline - In one second the adrenaline kick from the extreme joy when the pieces of the production comes perfectly together combined with a sudden lack of confidence and a feeling of total failure the next second lol 😂 Thanks for sharing this! I am inspired🙌🤘

[@pablokoelo4549]

meanwhile me producing and recording a song in 4 to 5 hours. it all depends on the complexity of the song

[@Bterrill25]

So happy you mentioned Tommy profit cause I was like the strings gave me mad nf vibes and it’s great your talented damn!

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Yeah man - Tommee is a very good friend of mine and we nerd out on cinematic music way too much

[@DanielDeakin]

good work on the challenge man

[@j-snell-callanen26]

Takes major guts to pull something like this off and put it up on the internet for all to see.

[@wing_wav]

all i do is watch you now! just got logic RIGHT NOW and im so excited!

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Awww that is so cool!! If you are just getting into this then you should definitely join the private community -- really want to make sure we're fostering a great community of producers to help each other.

[@wing_wav]

@@NathanJamesLarseni will! tysm so excited to try out logic pro!

[@Bevnie-x9e]

Burnout pfp?

[@wing_wav]

@@Bevnie-x9e yessir

[@Bevnie-x9e]

@ fav song?

[@MaltheFun]

I have a deep hatred for this musical genre, so I found it hard to enjoy the music itself. However, it was interesting to see your process. Great video production

[@its_anime_makkale]

20:57 A Happiest Feeling than Everything Which you get Only when you do it ahhh.... Something Somepersons can get it ❤

[@heartshinemusic]

Hey Nathan, good to see you back! For me, the process of writing and producing is the interesting part of your videos. I don't care much for the racing against a deadline part. There are professionals that focus on the quality and openly admit they are not fast. But they are precise and people hire them for their sound and the overall quality. I think it's important for people to find a tempo that suits them best... too many deadlines can burn you out fast. After release, people don't care if a song was made in 12 hours or if it took a week.

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Totally agree -video is meant to be fun - not meant to be saying others need to do this or anything!

[@heartshinemusic]

@@NathanJamesLarsen I mean, you don't have to be so hard on yourself. Seemed a bit like torture... not like you were having fun doing it (except maybe when it was finished.) So much stress is not healthy. (Sadly, I know all about it.)

[@gauravjbaruah2145]

Always awesome stuff❤

[@Godlovesyouitsthetruth13]

What app did you use and how were you able to transfer the drums to the piano?

[@AElli-ro6cf]

I literally have one week to write three compleated songs for my uni assessment. After this video I at least know, that it possible to do. It was really cool. Thank you for your work❤

[@Duskydog419]

Great vocal technique carries any song ❤❤❤ you are a Beast

[@mais7877]

ive had writers block recently and seeing this made me think "Woah, this guys whole process is exactly like mine" now i can finally finish my song, thank you.

[@HMRecords-k4e]

“OMG… the final result is amazing and the effort- admirable! “- those were the word of His Lairdship Laird Eddleston.

[@abhidmusic1884]

Amazing series 👏👏

[@jackieferrarimusic]

This was so cool to watch, and the song turned out great!

[@JackDenning]

YES!! Great job dude, you crushed it!!

[@BertyWP]

I LOOVEE THESE KIND OF VDEOSSSS

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Yessss me tooo!!

[@SandeepMehta-m7p]

Big fan of your work Love from Indian ❤

[@scottbaroniecki8901]

Great song! Amazing you can completely finish it in that amount of time! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@sanskarkeshriofficial]

bro just finished listening to the song and the vocal growl was wild 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@DCXTV]

This has probably been said many times over and over but the tune is fire! 🔥

[@HawksNestYT]

Maybe you address it, but isn’t the issue with bass panning phase cancellation when it’s downmixed to mono?

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

@@HawksNestYT I've personally not had this problem - you have to make sure the panned bass parts are not the same exact thing (no copying but separate takes or different sounds)

[@pierpaolocammarata3584]

Great work, my computer would probably refuse to deal with all that, great set up 😂

[@systemaxx]

This is great 👍it's got an imagine dragons vibe to it! 12 hours of production in one go wow! But well done on the final song👏

[@mcdan2696]

Very nice!!! Actually, it could be a HUGE POP hit! Re-mix it and release it next year before Holloween! ❤

[@mariusjampolskis1331]

Nathtan, the Great!! Insane creativity and productivity..

[@evenmegan]

Mate, you're INSANE. Yes yes yes to the swing! "you can never leave" tickled my brain just right. And major belly laughs from this video. 6 hour song creation when?

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Hahaha love it! Glad you enjoyed it!! Oh sheesh 6 hours... ? Man... I don't feel like I could get something "releasable" in 6 hours with my specific style but I could do that with something more "pop" for sure. I have thought of doing something like 2hr vs 6hr vs 24hr song or something so you can kind of hear the progression more side by side or sometihing.

[@NiaymG]

Great content bro. That song was 🔥🔥🔥

[@aadilmusic__]

loved the song.

[@RatedBamaTV]

i would like to see how you mixed and mastered this. it sounds epic

[@leoniebiedermann148]

its so freaking amazing, i am stunned

[@princekjtheartist]

You should do this again but with a collaborator and see if you can do it in 6 hours

[@aidanmurray7002]

I love your educational videos and especially the challenges that you set yourself Nathan so well done. What i didn't like was the comments about the song being outdated and the use of AI but that's just a joke to me. I love to write myself and you always put me back on the boat off lyrics when I feel that I am sinking and drowning in the sea of crazy creativity.😊

[@pepsomax]

Dude... I have gotten so many Supernatural stuff on yt ever since i started watching supernatural!!! Currently on like season 7 ep 11

[@NobodyImportant-ef3de]

lol good work! Great experiment. This goes to show people it's not easy. I make beats and I write. Some of the top hits take 30 days to write, maybe months, some hours.

[@stevedifidio]

I absolutely ADORED this. So much inspiration, but the major takeaway from this for me is: as producers, we often get in our own way trying to make everything perfect when there's no way we'll ever do that. Once you have a strong musical idea (as in this video), you're good to go, and your aim should be to bring that idea to life, not to write a masterpiece. Thank you Nathan, you earned yourself a new fan! 👆🎶

[@GrowOZ]

Damn you hit those high vocals really well

[@Bashanvibe]

Inspiring after the last video you posted like this I was motivated to put my music out there!!!dope vibe btw sounding like a mad scientist!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

I was feeling like a mad scientist at times!

[@Bashanvibe]

@@NathanJamesLarsen you did that 👊🏾

[@gusty17]

I love this video, I see a lot of your work ethic in it! The stress is very real - reminded me to take it damn easy lol!

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

So real... the stress - sheesh... but honestly I kinda love it... like an adrenaline rush HAHA

[@gusty17]

This goes really hand in hand with a book I'm reading right now - it's called "Laziness does not Exist" by Devon Prince. I like it

[@tice2229]

Dude! During listening to this a boat passed by with an engine sound with awesome bass tones which would have fit amazingly 😂 cool vid

[@itztoff]

This was an inspiration brother, Thanks

[@Narumasano]

So freaking ME when I'm trying to make a song!!😭😭Finding the right sounds, the right drums and the right this and that is absolutely exhausting but eventually, I get around my own mental blocks and create very powerful feeling inducing songs and it's just a constant learning exam for me but I always get better!🎹🎵💪

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Yessss that learning never goes away - every song is a new experience and a new challenge ... like a puzzle!