ON THE ONE! // "Western Winds" by Cory Wong (feat. Sierra Hull)

[@geoffpm]

I am a 68 year old retired media executive. I have learned so much from you and your videos about production technique. Congrats again. And i have seems you live in Boston every time you have played here. It’s a monumental time of life for all of us. !

[@ShaunHinklein]

That t-shirt looks like our boy broke out of Funk Jail

[@kingpuffpuff5313]

Its the t-shirt that he wore in Radio Shack

[@MarshalDillonCountry]

Couldn’t believe when I heard Sierra was on your album. This is the outcome when two musical galaxies collide.

[@sunjamrblues]

Now I'm addicted to funk mandolin: must....hear....more...

[@wearashirt]

"The entire year, is just one big blob." this is epic wisdom

[@dustinpedigo8495]

This series/show/whatever you want it to be, all of the other production/session breakdown videos you’ve done are a WEALTH of knowledge and inspiration and we all cannot thank you enough. The surprise records? Dope. The opening up of the process and insight? Next. Level.

[@marcmurray8847]

So all my voice memos of me scatting into my phone walking home are not a sign of insanity?

[@spokaneman7327]

That voice memo of the first play had so much detail complexity that I’m flummoxed thinking about it. What a wonder. Mr. Wong, thank you for bringing joy to the masses. We need it, we need you. 😊

[@maxorourke1366]

nobody is going to see this, but GOD DANM CORY HAS AMAZING POSTURE

[@leonbuettner]

I just thought the exact same thing!

[@benkle3000]

he really does and i need to improve mine

[@gvsgaius]

@@benkle3000 Late reply but if I'm completely honest, IMO the worst posture is had by people who are actively trying to have good posture. It just doesn't work if you are actively thinking about posture, I think it always shows and looks unnatural. Just be you. I don't think Cory Wong worked on his posture deliberately. If you can somehow manage to get out there, liking yourself just how you are, and not give too many damns about what other people think, 99% chance you'll come across much more natural and confident PLUS you'll be able to dedicate your precious mental resources into improving who you are rather than improving how you might look to others.

[@spokaneman7327]

My dad would have! One of the first comments he made after first meeting my (now) wife was about her amazing posture. 😂

[@Plato222]

Best part of a fantastic, honest, transparent sharing of a terrific artist’s writing process (under these unusual conditions): the last two minutes of the video. Thanks so much Cory!!

[@oletrenner]

This series is awesome! Seeing the steps that are involved in getting from an idea to a released song is super helpful. What I like best is that you play the sound examples from start to finish. Awesome! Thank you!

[@ManCaveStudio]

Cory, I must say these in-depth videos on your process is extremely helpful for many of us stuck at home trying to figure out the best way to produce our own tracks. Thank you immensely for doing these.

[@zachmatthews9857]

So SICK! My favorite from the new record. Sierra lays it DOWN! Loving the series Cory. Still hoping for the double vinyl.

[@petershim5900]

Sierra in the soup! Ow Lord! That's a keeper! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🙏🏼

[@s01itarygaming]

I'm so glad you did all these collabs with bluegrass artists! I love your music and funk and bluegrass and seeing some of the blends you've painted into a truly unique creation is an immense pleasure!

[@sdjohnston67]

So cool to see behind the curtain like this. Sierra is great!

[@q.8965]

I love Cory!! I genuinely wonder how he manages payment of his artists / features, especially when he will ask them afterwards to edit and comp their takes, like with Phoebe (he mentioned it in his livestream of the Dusk album). No shade! Just genuinely curious. When he asks her later to comp her vocals, does he say, "I'll throw you an extra $200?" or an extra percentage of royalties?

[@varenje2]

I really want that horn line voice memo as a ringtone on my phone

[@lonnieezell]

My favorite song off the new album, followed closely by Bluebird with Chris Thile. Sierra's mandolin solo kills it.

[@onism9050]

I listen to 70s and 80s music. But this guy be my go to person for present music.

[@loldoctor]

All these mandolin features have made me really want to pick it up, what a beautiful instrument.

[@boyna13]

Sense of humor, sense of music and every bit of you melody is so beautiful! For sure I'll catch you a concert when you visit LA area!

[@BennettSullivan]

great message at the end man. Love these vids. Thanks for the inspo

[@dvhewitt]

Cannot get enough of this song!

[@zach9809]

Cory, as a fellow songwriter I learn so much from these videos and my process is somewhat the same. Keep on funk’n!

[@chrisbryant1657]

Sierra is dope! Impeccable timing. Arrangements are always tasteful and virtuosic!

[@MarcoZaniRovereto]

Mr Wangus Young you're too cool. Next time you come to Italy come again in my restaurant in Rovereto !

[@Foeseal]

love your personality man it reflects on your music too, keep blessing us with these gems ❤️

[@timbreine2652]

i'm so thankful for cory blessing us with SO MUCH MUSIC lately i'm struggling to keep up but thank you it's wonderful

[@purplewound]

Cory, any future plans that you would share your tips & tricks for mixing in this channel? The overall sound, warmth and balance in your recordings are just fantastic.

[@justinrayna324]

I love that you are doing music that does not have good reference tracks for lack of other artists work in that “crossover“ genre! I often have the same struggle myself in a bit of a different genre. Contemporary instrumental/neo classical rock fusion crossover

[@MarcelGelderblom]

Lock down or not, keeping it small like this is superfunky dope. Really, don't go too big. Love these!!!

[@TheWaveFiles]

Great passion and energy. Love those videos so much. As a musician this is a valuable learning experience. Thanks

[@paulsalyers4421]

Been a Sierra Hull fan for several years. GREAT player. But honestly not sure how close she’d have come to this without you’re “nudge”. Been listening to this song (bought it online) a lot trying to pull the awesome mando ideas Sierra put on this. Too fun. You done good, man.

[@SadBstard]

The song sounds joyful. That's pretty cool.

[@sweetegg]

You recorded this alll the way back before the MSG concert and just now put out the song, that’s wild!

[@KuuchWizard]

Wong graces us when we need him the most

[@CoryWongMusic]

demo was during sept. recorded this in april

[@ArtinSinger]

Thanks so much for the great introduction! Bought your new album now @ iTunes 😎

[@natecorning]

These videos are my favorite thing on the internet

[@themayorvt2]

It was amazing good on you for trying something new. Btw you all CRUSHED it last night up in Burlington VT thank you for the awesome high end sounds!

[@troysmithfr]

I love Sierra Hull so much! Wicked on the mandolin

[@1conzy]

Cory.. this song has got the sauce!!!

[@benhawkinsguitar]

I will always be waiting for a full electric release of Lillipad haha

[@JMoDUB]

"wong energy 1".... next album title, please!

[@ChrisWurst1]

Love the DMB shout! There were multiple times listening to this record where I thought to myself that this has a modernized, Wongified DMB thing going on. Love it!

[@LeifEkbergh]

Your happiness for music is so damn infectious.

[@woz6172]

you are the best, i love your technique and videos

[@Rolotrealanis]

Love these episodes! Keep it up pleasee.

[@LoopConnection]

Respect for the funky love you gave us in Italy!

[@oinkooink]

Inspirational man. Living the dream :)

[@EthanVillanueva]

The honesty with owning the fact you used an apple loop makes me feel a lot better about myself and less like a "hack" when I use them 😅

[@DeanoRoarDino]

Love these series ❤️

[@ryanshreevedrums]

Its a great song/record! Been jamming it at the store i work at. Everyone digs it.

[@thymoral]

After seeing Sierra play with Billy Strings recently, I wonder what Cory Wong + Billy Strings would look like?

[@billrowse2266]

That's a crossover I want to see, something unique would surely come out of that duo.

[@kjrimple]

Love that you're doing these. It's interesting to see your creative process at work. Also LOVE your Wong Notes podcast, you're a great interviewer.

[@robertbeaman5761]

That's good. Sierra Hull shreds.

[@haiducable]

Thanks so much for these amazing insights into your creative process. Absolutely inspirational!

[@RobsethTaas]

Every time I listen to this song, I do my part in sending his daughter to college

[@clemnewter]

Me : wow I love that mandolin sound. Cory Wong : I KNOW IT'S COMPRESSED ! BUT IT SOUNDS GOOD IN THE MIX !

[@youngager]

Love these breakdown videos! Keep them coming!

[@dangreenleaf3698]

Please make more episodes. This slaps.

[@Stewkeithmtb]

Hope my $8 gets that kid to college. Love both the albums which came from this.

[@MadeOnTape]

Wong! That reel to reel tape machine...let's talk about it!

[@burchtylerm]

Love this series!! I hope you keep it up!

[@dvhewitt]

Such an awesome tune!

[@orbayakdoganG7]

Im watching you from Turkey!!!!! Thanks Cory Wong!!!!!

[@blairmichaelhogan4502]

Unbelievable mandolin work! And yeah no shame in Apple loops! I still use GarageBand on my iPad occasionally for Apple loops, keyboards etc. I basically use it as an instrument app and just record it as audio into my interface to my actual DAW. I had an iPad for several years before I finally opened that program and realized how useful it could be.

[@s1ngular1ty6]

This was such an unexpected crossover. LOVE IT THO

[@TheRajivShow]

This is pretty cool I love it! I have this on repeat on Spotify.

[@daveparkmusic1]

Please Mr. Wong, put this awesome album on vinyl!

[@needmoarwindfury]

Lovin the record! I hope to see a “on the one” *EPISODE* 3, on race with the river ❤️ love from Italy!

[@musicbyjamescoates]

Spiritualized used the voice memo horns/strings system to write all the orchestra parts for their album "Let It Come Down.'

[@aleccraig7283]

Cory’s daughter is going to rebel by writing music without any pulse

[@bodhidavis8400]

this is such an awesome series!

[@rradiosilencee]

YOURE AMAZING CORY WOOO

[@daddywhatchucookin2924]

Love these vids man, can’t wait for episode trois!

[@KarandeepJhand]

Keep em coming, these videos are great!

[@DavidFeilyMusic]

love these studio break downs! LOL at Petar

[@AlexMuccino]

MORE MORE MORE ON THE ONEEEEE

[@k_bsh]

Brilliant stuff

[@jacobwoodbury6073]

That mandolin part is so clean and... so dirty at the same time

[@curtisbritcher7373]

First exposure of Sierra was 30A Songswriters Fest. 2020. She is killer.

[@rezlets5017]

love it, now its official a season with episodes :)

[@amancalledjones9093]

You are the best! This is awesome!

[@dongvermine]

As DMB would say-NICE-

[@reacherstudio]

18:45 such good layering!!!

[@chrisoyoung8015]

So much Seinfeld, funny as hell and funky as your wrist is floppy. Love it!

[@iliatilev]

12:05 sounds a lot like Casiopea - Magnetic Vibrations so cool 😎

[@Neuri]

Golly u make me smile dude

[@trevorthompsonmusic1359]

Bacon got Loop-Busted! . . . . Great video!

[@95rocket]

What are those beautiful 3-way studio monitors??

[@fsquare6305]

Broooooooo you are such an inspiration for me

[@SethBailin]

great stuff. would love to hear you deep dive into some of your compression choices

[@PepoVidal]

you are a big inspiration!! thanks!!!

[@grantbello8695]

So good.

[@tilengavranovic758]

I remember you playing this tune on the workshop in Belgrade, when you where explaining about your creative process.

[@ean2009]

Corey. I like your vibe. Also I have a very similar Waldo shirt.

[@funkystrunk9228]

YEEAH, love these! Keep em coming :))

[@frankclarke3689]

I listen back on some of my guitar improv voice memo recordings and get depressed when I realize "hey, that sounds cool but then I can't figure out what the hell I was playing and that I might not be able to get there again."

[@Ionic457]

EPIC

[@TLSWalters]

Maaan this acoustic funk is fantastic. I need the session breakdown on Overcome (feat. Cy Leo). The chromatic harp is so great! You need some accordion on the next one of these 😁