Stealing Musical Ideas To Make Unique Music [COMPOSING / PRODUCING / SONGWRITING]

[@mahmam3128]

Best teacher on the internet when it comes to writing music

[@B9ashtima]

Agreed I have taken a lot from this guy

[@MichaelTrentColvin]

Me too !!!❤​@@B9ashtima

[@ncnoman]

Jake's the best, i always recommend his channel for music theory and guitar songwriting

[@WeyounSix]

This channel took me from bedroom guitarist to producer by giving me knowledge. So grateful. Insane this content is free. You are the GOAT Jake

[@MBBGun14]

This channel was my kickstart to understand music theory.

[@nexuspolaris2419]

Yeah mine too,i learnt so much from him. He is one of the best on youtube

[@RayAddams]

Literally same

[@JasonKing1970]

Same same

[@fjeinca]

I must add my admiration to the litany of praise comments here, Jake. You’re an inspiring creative genius and master teacher. Your easygoing manner keeps it light, even when slicing and dicing murky music theory up to make it palatable for the uninitiated masses.

[@stevesoldwedel]

Emulate, not steal. Great advice, and a great lesson.

[@KllswtchOvrDrv]

Tomato, Tomahto

[@robinmartini7968]

As usual your video is an absolute marvel of education and emjoyment. When you steal a musical element from someone you are taking the opportunity to praise it by using it differently. keep up the excellent work.

[@nick3718]

when people ask me my biggest inspirations for songwriting, this channel is ALWAYS listed amongst my favorite bands/musicians.

[@markusszelbracikowski956]

I love doing this kind of stuff, it's so satisfying to start with a borrowed idea and see how different it turns out in the end. Creating music is a magical thing

[@dakotawinston7677]

FANTASTIC video…as always! Teaching my friend music theory and composition currently and she’s DEFINITELY getting sent this TODAY!!!

[@eyetalic]

His way of explaining Modes finally made them understandable and USABLE for me.

[@KllswtchOvrDrv]

Your clarity and perfect poetic imagery is the best

[@Petch85]

I just rediscovered My Curse like 3 days ago. Checked my last(fm), it was 15 years ago that I was addicted to that album. I tell you that made me feel old. But My Curse still hits where it hurts, I love that song.

[@tango1niner-766]

Signals is the best channel on youtube Entertaining, instructional and so well produced. 🤘

[@Ophius]

This lesson kicks butt, thanks Jake! Such an important concept for anyone who's ever tried writing a song before and come up blank. There's so much material out there to reference and get inspiration from.

[@RileyMerlino]

I really liked the second song. It reminded me of Porcupine Tree and what they do for their ambient parts

[@AJPMUSIC_OFFICIAL]

Sounds like if Frost* wrote Scarred

[@crimfan]

Porcupine Tree totally would do the first riff, too. :)

[@matcoffidis1135]

Both those pieces are completely different, yet sound really great! Your phrasing on the guitar solo is amazing! Love the tension those half steps give. Thanks a bunch! ✌️❤️

[@andersjjensen]

Professor Lizzio casually killing it as usual! :D

[@Petch85]

Your videos always make me want to make music. 🥰

[@wisdomhunter3797]

Fabulous work, Jake Entertaining and ya snuck in a little learning! Thanks for elevating our game

[@damiens4601]

I'll never understand how it sounds so good so fast

[@bettyswunghole3310]

I never cease to be blown away by Jake's effortless brilliance!

[@shucrut63]

Man I definitely owe you like 90% of my music knowledge! Thank you so much. I'd love a video about quartal harmony from you someday!

[@Guitarpima]

5:18 if you change that B minor cord to a diminished cord, it will fit nicely with that half step whole step scale. Or, the half step whole step scale. since you are starting on a B diminished cord.

[@davidasher22]

The B octatonic scale (also known as the diminished scale) includes B minor, B major, and B diminished. That’s the beauty of this scale-it offers a wealth of non-diatonic chord combinations, allowing for endless creative possibilities. The notes of the B octatonic scale are: B, C, D, E♭, F, F♯, G♯, A. • B major: B, E♭, F♯ • B minor: B, D, F♯ • B diminished: B, D, F

[@davidasher22]

It’s actually the Em and C# chords that make it not fit into the B octatonic scale

[@daveanthony3]

Good teachers teach, but really good teachers add entertainment to be even more effective. Loved seeing Jean Luc during the Picardy thirds....

[@just_rogers]

Hearing all these layers together gave me chills, this is fantastic stuff!

[@Diggo84]

At 8:00 did you give up on the bass line? 🤣 Awesome video like always!! 🤘🏼

[@charliemackenzie2485]

"I like that and I want to steal it"😂😂 great lesson thank u

[@patricklee2606]

Jake - you are the absolute best! Amazing

[@MichaelTrentColvin]

OUTSTANDING work Jake, thanks for sharing 😎❤

[@MusikaNiHakay]

You’re so good in what you do❤

[@jerrymcdaniel4539]

I really enjoyed both of these. Very interesting on how you created them

[@johnskerlec9663]

Nicely explained. When I flesh out further, I may leave space to bring in random riffs which may only appear as the original idea grows. Nothing is set until I have a progression I like and then I may work arrangements, again, leaving random slots to throw in unexpected things. I like to mix it up. Great vid.

[@RayAddams]

Please do more of these full composition videos. This was really interesting and fun.

[@timothyclay3668]

Brilliant video .. loved the 2nd song. Should definitely go on your next album.

[@DLJMUSIC]

Jake, your videos are always must-watch and informative. Please keep it up!

[@uvarighalvarado8677]

Awesome lesson as ever, your channel is a gift for humanity.

[@davidrevell3974]

Thanks Jake. Superb lesson. Inspiring!

[@mccloysong]

Great tutorials on both tracks. Beautiful tones, too. I love the honesty in lifting ideas but morphing them into your own. Your second progression 11:06 reminds me of Sugarloaf's "Green Eyed Lady"

[@franciscorivas7324]

There's a vibe of nil by mouth in the first piece. Awesome job! Love your lessons!

[@ShewySounds]

Hey Jake! Not sure if this will get buried in a sea of comments, but I've been a huge fan of your channel for years and you've honestly helped me break a lot of habits I've had, and now I can proficiently write music. I was curious if you ever considered doing a series for lead guitar. I understand the scale aspect, but I think something for speed, two-handed, and knowing how to navigate the fretboard and develop interesting patterns would be helpful! If not, I'm definitely open to any resources you could suggest. Thanks again for all your help over the years! :)

[@jamesharmon7733]

I like to write that rhythm as 4 quadruplet over the space of 3 beats. Kind of the opposite of a triplet. It’s more complex to figure out, I know, but I enjoy the clean look on the page.

[@adinkin09]

Second tune sounds like something Seal would record; nice video mate!

[@BigJohnnyMoe]

That second tune totally reminded me of Seal's first album. Good stuff and a great lyric. -and the Patrick Stewart smiley for the major chord... lmao. Thanks Jake. Really good stuff.

[@terroreichofficial]

Dude I always find youre videos informative and entertaining ! One of the very best music theory channels on the planet !

[@SignalsMusicStudio]

thank you 🙏

[@aburak621]

@SignalsMusicStudio Hey Jake first song is really similar to the Nil by Mouth by Haken :D. Also there is a couple of great songs from Astonishing but most concept albums fall into the trap of having a lot of forgettable songs. Definitely my least explored Dream Theater album :D. Keep up the best music content on KZbin!

[@SignalsMusicStudio]

I played this for a student before this video release, and he pointed out that haken similarity. I was astonished at how alike they are. it's a good example of stealing when you don't even realizing you're doing it lol, I've listened to haken but I didn't know that song

[@TorqueBow]

The heavy track is almost like thall. Thall lite. Very cool. Greatest teacher on KZbin.

[@voronOsphere]

A blast to behold! Thanks for sharing your process! Great to see ya!!!

[@IAmMyOwnGod666]

That second track sounds very Steven Wilsony

[@RileyMerlino]

100% Porcupine Tree vibes

[@2cthetruth]

“Takin my dream” by Lenny Stewart. Nothing is original anymore

[@timothy5974]

This is great , thank you. I can’t seem to find what your guitar sound comes from ? Do you use amp software or a particular modeler ? Thank you.

[@SignalsMusicStudio]

Right now I'm mainly using amp sims from Neural DSP. I bet they'll go on sale soon!

[@timothy5974]

Oh thank you for replying so quickly. I have tried some demos from them, I currently use Scuffham S-Gear. Thank you. I enjoy all your content, I am a theory nerd. 🤓

[@shamusolarry]

That 2nd song was very reminiscent of the downtempo music of Air or Zero 7. I dig it.

[@jcugnoni]

Wow great tune and this is always great to have your thought process to understand how the piece was composed... Love the way you present your approach.

[@rylanlacroix9640]

Whats the poster behind you on the left called and where can I get it?

[@SignalsMusicStudio]

That's the Ultimate Modal Poster! I designed it and sell it on my site and thru tee spring.

[@UkeAlong]

Fantastic lesson and really cool songs you came up with.

[@JimothyJamochaJamJam]

The Picardy third variation sounds like the riff at the end of Can't You Hear Me Knocking by the Stones. Nice.

[@the.true.mjdavis]

You're an inspiration, Jake! Thanks!

[@ancienbelge]

That Dm progression ending on a Picardy third --- reminds me of "Refugee" by Kansas

[@tyroil3078]

Best channel on youtube.

[@pattysmusic524]

I think I probably use this technique subconsciously whenever I create music. I mean if I like an idea in my head it's probably because it's similar to some piece of music that I like. Most of the time I can definitely name the songs that impacted that song the most. This is a great way to get out of a rut.

[@naserazarnejad228]

2:12 It's Half whole diminished scale that has one mode or variation: Whole Half diminished. The last DT song "Night Terror" uses it in guitar solo section. Another example is Haken's "Visions" also in keyboard and guitar solo section.

[@naserazarnejad228]

Also check "Septic Flesh - Prototype"

[@lorenzodicapo6305]

Cool breakdown. Inspiration can come from the simplest things. You made a statement about coming up with something new being nearly impossible. As a lifelong musician/composer, I would have been inclined to agree....until I heard Cardiacs.

[@mikeivey8471]

The second song reminds me of some old "Alan Parsons" type stuff !! Very cool !! 👍🏻

[@2giantmonsters]

2:17 the E dominant diminished scale has all those notes. e f g g# a# b c# d. It’s a symmetrical octatonic scale built from 2 diminished 7th chords a half step apart.

[@escueladeartesemocionales]

Very nice lesson AND songs!

[@raiynepaige]

I’d love to see you breakdown some tesseract. Especially something off their new album. If you haven’t heard them, I suspect you’d thoroughly enjoy them.

[@cartog5210]

the second song give me old oasis vibes, nice video! hi from brazil

[@DARC98]

E F G G# (Ab) are basicaly the firt four notes of the half-whole diminished scale

[@officialpierluk]

Would you release a full version of 2nd song it sounds amazing

[@cylinrage1174]

good to see you again!

[@chaoticneutral1090]

Do you have a video on how you did the vocals in more details?

[@TommoGuitar]

Amazing! Sounds a lot like dream theater

[@falconerpdx]

Always a good day when he posts! One of my favorite subscriptions. BTW I hear genomic traces of Duncan Sheik and The Engineers in the 2nd song…very nice!

[@luksgibson]

Hey, love this video! Superhelpful! Hope You make more like this one!

[@tonystef3983]

Nice singing and catchy melody!!!

[@stefan1024]

Very cool! The second tune has a bit of a Genesis vibe.

[@archstanton6441]

Great video Jake.

[@nhm1069]

Excellent job.

[@imjonkatz]

Good Artists Copy, Great Artists Steal Thanks for the content :D

[@randydean23]

Very cool. The 2nd track reminded me of some of Pete Townsend's compositions once he got that ARP. Eminent Front, Baba O Reily_ that sort of thing. Also, I know you get a lot of comments but I commented on your last video about double tracking bass with the wrong song name. The Faces tune I was reaching for that opens with doubled bass is 3 button hand me down. Not that it really matters but I figured I'd mention it.

[@jerrymcdaniel4539]

I never took you for a death metal guy. Sounds great

[@derrylgabel]

Great video Jake! There's a 9 note scale called the Ionian add b3 and b6. BTW, I do similar things to get the spark of inspiration ignited. Keep up the good work brother!

[@brandbird]

Cool. It's not where you take things from, it's where you take them to.

[@Brad-e2s]

Phrygian Flat 4. It's the third mode of Harmonic Major. It's just called a flat 4 instead of a Major 3rd

[@josephperkins-z7n]

Thank you so much. This is way too powerful in the hands of music producers and musicians because so many people make the same music but listen to different stuff. I'm personally a big fan of jazz, anything progressive as well as technical death metal. Time to make my jazz ep with polymeters and weird meshuggah skips.

[@Zwopper]

I just did a song with this today. ❤ And then this shows up! 😎

[@CrashingJawls]

For A part of first song additional 4 beats on second repetition would be just great. Like 132-123-123-123-1234 123-123-123-123-1234-1234 But pretty shure this was also already used in some other song

[@lllTinyDancerlll]

Hey Jake, It's been a while! That metal track is magnificent! Any chance you could break down how you went about writing the solo too in more detail? It's so freaking awesome & going off the fact you're specifically just using minor pentatonic & chromatic scales, there's obviously a method to your madness that can make some of us mere mortals sound better than we actually are!

[@SignalsMusicStudio]

Happily! I'll probably post that on my Jake Lizzio channel

[@rklewis2]

Always interesting and always great content.

[@zishanhaider]

If possible, please make a video on how to write celtic/medieval music

[@ulfsvensson9710]

Interresting as usual!

[@thaabstrakt]

That second song jams

[@radiozelaza]

it's B diminished (half-whole) scale, you're perfectly in one key

[@mattgee4867]

Jake casually making 🔥 music for an educational video

[@SwinginBluesTube]

Fascinating. Thanks for sharing.

[@hobbybaschtler7896]

For the second track Pure Reason Revolution comes to mind

[@seekertosecrets]

12:36 Alright, guys. Here's the plan on how we get that statue back. That's the first thing that came to mind!

[@joeyjohnson5850]

2:13 the seventh mode of melodic minor has that combination of notes. I think they call it superlocrian or ultralocrian or something crazy like that

[@richhansen8874]

Great stuff as usual

[@everrime]

This is so magical, it's worthy of a lycan chair!

[@ritzenhauf]

Really great stuff 🏆

[@nathanielpeton516]

Great video! Second song gives me Porcupine Tree vibes.