Ian Kirkpatrick on "Dua Lipa - Pretty Please" (24 BIG tips)

​‪@iankirkpatrick‬'s 24 music production quick tips on how to produce a Dua Lipa ish pop song!
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Ian Kirkpatrick breaks down "Dua Lipa Pretty Please". Enjoy this music production breakdown
showing how Dua Lipa producer Ian Kirkpatrick crafts pop hits. This was edited from his Twitch livestream session.
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⏰ TIME STAMPS
Song Preview - 0:00
The Feel (swing) - 0:20
LFO Anything - 1:14
Subconscious Layering - 1:51
Tighter Fills - 2:22
Drum Atmosphere - 2:35
LFO Tool (modern love story) - 2:55
Noisia taught Ian... - 3:27
Drum Layers & "One Unit": Why all the layers? - 3:57
Big Final Chorus - 4:52
Bass & Imperfection - 5:15
Ian Favorite Trick (in production) - 6:11
Sub Bass - 6:40
Top Bass/Guitar - 6:58
Chords & Smart Layering - 7:44
Rate of information - 8:35
The Bridge - 9:36
What Flume taught Ian (not just more cowbell) - 10:29
Filling Space vs Overproduction - 11:09
Song Tempo Mod (Very Clever) - 12:00
Filling Space & Subconscious Progression - 12:32
Vocals Harms (Ian Kirk "Puth" Rick) - 13:08
When to OTT - 13:34
Layer With Purpose (Layering Kicks Example) - 14:04
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[@SolStateMusic]

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[@Jamieamusic]

SOL NAILED IT AGAIN! Awesome edit man!

[@mikelo303]

Best channel ever! Please keep it up. It's encyclopaedia od ideas! Thank you!

[@zeetstweets]

Love the banter

[@iankirkpatrick]

your edits make me a fan of myself ❤️

[@SolStateMusic]

...and its' cheaper than therapy. But for real, thanks Ian!

[@dangelobenjamin]

Love you both honestly

[@zachary963]

Hilarious lol

[@djzerotwoo]

Man you both are amazing, it's all about the layers!

[@yukiamerica]

🤣🤣

[@TantuBeats]

This was insaane

[@SolStateMusic]

Thanks Tantu!

[@gamivibes]

Link up next week bro?

[@MitchWadeCole]

@@gamivibes hey mate on it

[@CJFreeza]

Amazing break down

[@cashnasty7]

I don’t understand how anyone can dislike this. Having access to this level of production education is beyond priceless. Thanks for posting! This blew my mind...

[@SolStateMusic]

Thank you! I'm also very grateful the best producers in the world are willing to share their knowledge!

[@BENINIMUSIC]

I thought the same thing bro!!! There is more here to pick at than 99 percent of the shit out there! Real gold!

[@TerryMaplePoco]

ditto, thank you soooooo much. so concise and on point

[@jimmythebold589]

5400 likes versus 24 dislikes is a huge ratio.... this is a great song. Dua's whole album "Future Nostalgia" is just perfect, not a weak song...

[@MrFree-vj8qj]

It wasnt insightful at all, just a bunch of I did this I did that, plenty of those everywhere. Teaching is a separate art to creating and this aint it. 3/10

[@1pelillos1]

He knows straight away the Edit is coming 😅

[@SolStateMusic]

Hey! If he wants to give world-class advice, I should probably help share it...

[@chevyash]

@@SolStateMusic and we appreciate it

[@samsam2235]

That fill is actually pure gold. Damn it.

[@SolStateMusic]

Thanks Sam! Glad you found some nuggets

[@KR-ib5gp]

Props to the person that edited this video btw. It's TRUE love right there 😹

[@SolStateMusic]

Thank. I think Ian's love for LFOTool might be more unbreakable.

[@snaekboi]

Man that tempo change was genius

[@LennonJCihak]

Ian Kirkpatrick is one of the best producers out there. Yes, because he's talented, but also because he's so forward with his information. Thank you, Sol State and Ian.

[@x2beaches]

This was unbelievable. A huuuuuuuge amount of deep knowledge from not only a successful producer, but someone having SO MUCH FUN! So infectious and so creative! Thank you Sol State and thank you Ian Kirkpatrick!

[@davidquintero1890]

Wow, so refreshing to find a producer that isn't consumed by their own ego lol Ian sounds so chill, knowledgeable and fun!

[@samcansoundlike]

this guy's attitude/skills + solid pop songwriting will forever hit

[@Sound-Lord]

One of the best thing about Ian Kirkpatrick is that he's not only the king of songwriting/producing, but also the king of sharing. And this is shocking great! thanks!!!!!

[@JulianGnocchi]

I love Ian's streams but I also love the way you manage to "condense" it. There are really no excuses to inhale this insane knowledge and tips now - Thank you so much!

[@SolStateMusic]

Thanks Julian, hope your using the tips :)

[@lu.smoove]

Already loved the song but damn, Ian really broke down the LAYERS to this track! Thanks for the evergreen content Sol State. We appreciate you ❤️

[@SolStateMusic]

Thanks Loux! Appreciate it

[@benkestokmusic]

really makes you appreciate the song more knowing all the cool stuff behind it 🙏

[@larrynguyen85]

The taste level of the production for this song is just impeccable. One of the best of 2020, hands down.

[@djruddmusic]

Best pop producer in the game! Period.

[@levondarratt787]

nuh...just a newb nerd...in front of cheap software... cant even mix...

[@ant7396]

@@levondarratt787 making plat hits.. come on son dont play

[@levondarratt787]

@@ant7396 plat ?.. Don't play... What does that even mean, lol

[@AndrewKolotyliuk]

@@levondarratt787 "plat" is Platinum, like hits that are created by Ian Kirkpatrick that are certified Platinum and Gold all around the world. And I wouldn't consider him a newb since he's been working at this since 2005 and was good enough to write, produce, and mix for Disney and their label since 2008 and since then has worked with almost every major label and several a-list artists. This is all from one quick Google search so if you gonna insult somebody, it's better if it's actually true.

[@levondarratt787]

@@AndrewKolotyliuk damn...plat aka certified platinum... and Disney... and didn't even know his name.

[@chriscuthbertson]

As a bass player I really appreciate the swing in this song... This is one of my favorite songs to play.

[@knkyofficial]

12:02 this is such a beautiful moment, just hearing it in a story gives me chills, i cant imagine witnessing that.

[@DavidDiMuzio]

So much great info and tips in this video. Thank you!

[@ShowtimeShah]

I truly enjoyed this! "not all gaps need to be filled" lol

[@SolStateMusic]

Thanks! Are we talking "in production or real life?"

[@ShowtimeShah]

@@SolStateMusic the fact that you got me thinking about this now, oh lord we are going to become friends.

[@Kaotonix]

man when @ian kirkpatrick talks about how the subconscious will notice, that is such a gem. I went back and worked on a bunch of my tracks and added things that seem almost inaudible (which I stopped doing a long time ago since I thought it didn't make a difference) and wow it makes SUCH a difference. The feeling of progression vs a song feel a bit stale , truly grateful for this video, the editing and Ian's knowledge

[@seancarruthers7289]

The first time I heard this song on headphones my mind was blown. So much detail. It's cool to see what went down behind the scenes after being a fan of this song for a while now!

[@JonathanLamontagne]

I used to listen to this on speaker in my living room, and one day waiting in the car for my girlfriend getting groceries, I listened to the entire album and noticed all the frigging details. It's an incredible journey

[@YFGP1]

Love it! Love the edits, Love Ian's energy, good tips and so on! Thank you!

[@steven6358]

Sir, you are a gift and a blessing to this community. Bravo.

[@VivekSingh99]

No, U

[@steven6358]

@@VivekSingh99 😍😍😍

[@bellsquare6766]

Hi Stee

[@steven6358]

@@bellsquare6766 hi bell square

[@benkestokmusic]

it's really cool how the different layers take a simple phrase/idea and makes it sound really interesting! I'm falling more and more in love with layering every day haha

[@danielporter4194]

Ian's videos are always killer. Deff one of my new favorite producers.

[@TheDeviceHD]

That is truly amazing, pretty please is one of my favorite songs from dua lipa and I would've never thought that a video like this would come out. Ian's working with big stars like dua lipa and he still seems to be very down to earth, working with him must be really enjoyable and fun! :D

[@buenmin799]

The moment I heard this song for the first time I absolutely fell in love with how it was arranged produced. I LOVED the idea of slowing down before the chorus.absolutely brilliant. Thanks for this video. That was soooo fricking interesting

[@kallelaakso130]

The tempo edit is such a small thing but does biig things. Creates such a subtle but yet, in the context, a LOT of suspense before the energy is again released in the chorus. So great!

[@ashleyneptune3239]

This is GOLD, to the keepers of the Groove, the rhythm section glues it all together!

[@Barncore]

Love your channel. Thank you so much for these

[@MarmittDJ]

you knocked this edit out of the park! thanks!

[@sebastiankrause_]

when he said ur name i literally got chills

[@SolStateMusic]

I've always strived to inspire fear, first and foremost 😉

[@javiertorres2193]

This was AMAZING Ian!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@victorbeats]

The album is so good. Thank you Sol State and Ian Kirkpatrick!

[@SolStateMusic]

Thanks Victor Beats!

[@MARCERA]

what is great about these videos is how it doesn't feel like a chore watching. It does not feel like a tutorial video (which feels exhausting to find the right one and watch), but I am learning a lot more than from tutorials. Just a simple straight forward and streamlined analysis of an existing project with insight on the creative flow. experientially rich.

[@justice6480]

Ian great session! Thank you for your time!!!

[@frozen_78]

Such a masterpiece. Each sound is in the mix for a reason. Thanks for making this video and sharing it with us.

[@magnusmakesbeats6488]

This is totally awesome! Thanks man!

[@Wranglinjanglin]

Thanks for the vod!

[@PEJTGAMER]

Holy that’s such an amazing song and production!

[@TheChiversBeatCompany]

Edits are getting better n better Sol State! Congrats and keep going bro 💪🏼⚜

[@SolStateMusic]

Thanks! What's the #1 thing you like about newer edits? I'm always trying to understand this and improve...

[@nudirt1274]

This is sooo inspiring. Thank you sol state for the edit.

[@SolStateMusic]

Awesome, thanks!

[@paniproduce]

Incredible how much I learn here :$ Thank you Sol State, thank you Ian.

[@ormondalex]

Can't get enough of your videos! I love the diversity of genres/producers. Thank you so much for all that you do!

[@SolStateMusic]

Thank you Xero! I just try to find the most interesting ideas and share them!

[@josh.graham]

Such a great look into a fantastically restrained groove. dope song. dope production. lots going on under the bonnet, but feels so simple and catchy.

[@hiramgonzalez8693]

This guy is awesome. Really knows his stuff. There were so many gems in this video!

[@iamhermusic]

Really freaking cool to see and hear the layers. I like the idea of making a phrase. Thanks!

[@nicholasartalejo5746]

Amazing! So much that goes into it. Awesome creativity!

[@rafaelaela9590]

One of my favs! You rock.

[@AdrianGarciaMusic]

this is absolute GOLD!!! thank you!

[@RossRobinette]

Love these breakdowns! Definitely one of my favorite producers when it comes to Groove and Sound design!

[@The21GreenDayGuns]

Dude you're killing it!

[@knkyofficial]

9:59 they use this in one of the blessed Madonna remixes and thats so cool to know its you Ian!! SICK!!

[@CJFreeza]

Thank you. I think this is my favorite track as well since the beginning! Definitely a subconscious winner.

[@demitrifearron658]

Hella vibe broski, thanks fam

[@pdxfun4888]

There is a massive amount of work and tracks. Thank you for sharing

[@feiloubeats]

Thank you so much for this SOL STATE!

[@joshuaadam1775]

This dude is so fun to watch, you can tell he's just having a ton of fun when he's doing music things. Love it. Great edit job too Sol State!

[@SolStateMusic]

Thanks! I think having fun has a lot to do with him being a top 100 pop producer

[@SuperKherlen]

I was obsessed with this song ever since FN came out! Thank you Ian for the magic!!! Also thanks Sol State for uploading this video 💖

[@SolStateMusic]

Thanks :)

[@skuzzlebutt306]

the collection, the presentation, the humor. i love this content so much, holy shit

[@iamishsantos]

Awesome. Learned so much little tricks from this!

[@shrineofbeats6447]

I love that Ian realises the power of OTT ,and what it actually does! First expansion,then compression over the top! Also, LFO tool is getting forgotten these days, while it actually has everything you need! Time control, volume,filters

[@mase3683]

This channel is goated.

[@SubTheHan]

really enjoyed this!

[@dashymere]

great job sol state on this, and always bless Ian for being the goat and professor

[@SolStateMusic]

Thank you! 🐐

[@laithsamamreh8581]

This is my favorite song on the project, not surprised he also produced this one, so so cool

[@hoorash]

I already watched this live stream but I've still waited for your cut. You editing is amazing.

[@SolStateMusic]

Thanks!

[@sebasmhdzt]

Amazing!! Thanks for the video

[@ferez1985]

It's refreshing that he doesn't take himself too seriously, great insight

[@cams5483]

Damn what a master ! Thank you for this content

[@lllazarrr]

This video is out of this world amazing!

[@jaydekaytv]

Great work - thanks for sharing ✌️

[@alphaoscillator]

the coolest guy ever in producing! such a good and EASY vibe from this dude.

[@SolStateMusic]

Yeah, he's super chill! Probably one of the reasons artists like working with him

[@acevaptsarov8410]

This was incredible!!

[@RC-ok3wl]

A lot of gems on here. Good lookin!

[@gerardomoran2923]

ONE OF THE BEST MUSIC PRODUCTION VIDEOS I HAVE EVER SEEN! SO LIBERATING AND CREATIVE

[@SolStateMusic]

🙌

[@sola7891]

Thanks you so musch!!!!! i love this video

[@OOYAH]

you're the literal goat for making this channel exist, i have terrible internet and struggle bad trying to watch streams, i almost never can, but this lets me get the info in an amazingly practical way, thank you so much!

[@SolStateMusic]

Thanks for the kind words, best of luck with your tunes!

[@casimirdekkers-newtrackout691]

10:35 It needs more cowbell LOL🤣 Very nice chill production! Love all the ear candy 'subliminal' layering.

[@SolStateMusic]

Thanks, yeah all those little details really add up!

[@DEEP_PRACTICE]

Wicked video, Ian is hilarious too. Thanks Sol Sate!

[@reece5934]

Keep providing value like this man 👏🏼 Your consistency is remarkable.

[@SolStateMusic]

Planning on it. Big thanks!

[@ivantorrent495]

Omg, really top-notch production man!

[@backwoodmenace]

Greatest thing I’ve seen all year

[@asiullopes]

thank u so much sol state

[@nkosilathidube3627]

Enjoyed this so much. He gave a whole lot of game

[@SimonDing32]

Great stuff man! Thank you again!

[@SolStateMusic]

Thansk Nocta!

[@claudio6032]

so much creativity in one track is unbelievable!!!! This is Art at the highest Level!

[@briancase6180]

Ooo, this is a great video. Thanks! I love the LFO tool letting little hits of crowd noise through. Great idea!

[@SolStateMusic]

Thanks Brian!

[@bongopro4401]

I like the pic of the “favorite plug in “ 😂 with the couple running

[@SolStateMusic]

True love baby 😉

[@mikibodlovic2010]

Genius, thank you!!

[@joshloki]

This is phenomenal - my favorite song on the record … this one has an intelligence to it that you don’t always find in pop

[@edwardsassky1060]

Some priceless GEMS in this one 🙌

[@paulvanderweyde6390]

Hey Ian, you're the reason I like Dua Lipa so much :-)... good job man!

[@nebstaism]

Such attention to detail 🔥🔥🔥

[@martzooo]

Oh, Ian looks like a ton of fun to work with

[@zeetstweets]

Love this song! Didn't know Ian produced it. That's pretty sick

[@VARVIS_]

Awesome, I always loved this song