Song Generator: Slide Whistle, Rhodes, Ballad (Sonic Boom)

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4:03 Lyrics and learning slide whistle
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7:23 Slide whistle
8:12 Vocals
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[@andrewhuang]

Sonic Boom episode 2 is here! Final song is linked in the description if you want to stream it 😂

[@Malphite93sevran]

Perfect.

[@evilscientistrecords]

A long-forgotten Queen demo finally released.

[@Pumpkinhead9092]

This is peak KZbin

[@ilegalmann]

Loving this new concept! Looks easy and FUN to make, and also even more fun to watch. This is a super fine balance of a theory/creative music content, easy to digest.

[@BenODen]

Yes, the best way to create anticipation for something that may or may not have come, but had to be the best idea ever whether or not it actually would exist. You guys are the best at the challenge tracks!

[@ZeugmaP]

Ok so the show is a real thing and it's not an april's fool joke (I'm relieved)

[@lanierwexford2582]

It's just a 365 day April fool's joke. Seems like something they would do.

[@RJ_Eckie]

Literally only came here to confirm this wasn’t an april fool’s joke! Now I need to rewatch the first ep

[@d3j4v00]

I prefer to think that it’s the best produced and long running April fools joke ever

[@Parodox306]

"To play wrong notes is insignificant. To play without passion is inexcusable." - Ludwig van Beethoven

[@familycraftdad]

This is a brilliant format! Bringing First of October to the rest of the year is bringing me more joy than I know what to do with! hahahaha!

[@HauntedViking]

I’m so excited for this. But man I’m also very excited for First of October 5 later this year

[@MikkelGrumBovin]

ha haha ha Ha !?

[@beastnighttv]

1 more day to go buddy

[@lysdexiar31]

of all of the songs about a slide whistle, this is definitely one of them

[@xANN28x]

I don't know where you found this house band, but I am loving their vibe.

[@andrewhuang]

Honestly, nobody else applied. But these guys are only $28 a show!

[@SnowPheasant]

​@@andrewhuang Do they have a booking site?

[@GizzyDillespee]

This is mainstream edm, not house

[@YouTubeCommenter8]

@@GizzyDillespee you must be real fun at parties

[@Modeus_Moon]

@@GizzyDillespee He’s not meaning the genre they play mate

[@caknut]

andrews 100% belting voice is amazing holy

[@Reeceline]

Amazing to think after so many years he's still amaz8ng me with more talent. The unbelievable creative force that is Andrew!

[@Supardanil]

DAMN the grit on Andrew's vocals!! got chills while listening to a slide whistle, what a year

[@Caelum_Solaris]

My favorite KZbin animator also likes my two favorite KZbin musicians~?! 😱

[@flexprog3374]

The stupid character inserts are so fun ! Even for bleeping words, you just get a frame of the guy playing that is just genius I'm dying XD

[@ULTRAVISTA.]

The guy😂

[@dryued6874]

These guys have an absolute First of October energy. They should make a band or something.

[@alchemist3661]

Dude The fact that First-Of-October-style writting isn't just for First Of October and is just actually how these two work together is so awesome

[@oldwornoutjeans]

Even though I knew it was coming I still laughed out loud at the slide whistle solo 😂

[@ThomasSturm]

Same, haha. I can't even imagine hearing this unprepared.

[@kingkasper4950]

There is such a terrifying amount of talent between u two. I find myself, once again, awestruck. The sheer amount of effort, the thousands of hours of combined practice, and the pure unbridled passion you two have put towards music is praiseworthy. All towards your glorious magnum opus! A song that sounds like it's about fucking but whoops twist its about motherfucing slide whistles! I'm in tears u guys. Brilliant, fucking brilliant!

[@BenODen]

Don't forget the terror of actually coming up with a good track in 60 minutes. I mean, you guys could blow "thing a week" way out of the water! "Thing an hour" marathon for a good cause would be brilliant!

[@virtualboi1585]

Rob and Andrew's chemistry is unmatched, they should definitely form a band on the day October starts! 😎

[@robscallon]

That’s a great idea! I can only commit to one day though 🤔

[@najrenchelf2751]

Hmm... crazy concept - I have some wild news for you! 😜

[@peterburkhalter6344]

The slide solo technique was flawless. The man's tone is frictionless baby!!

[@chaugen1]

I watched the whole episode and STILL forgot it was about a slide whistle halfway through the song! EPIC

[@MrEcted]

When I woke up this morning I certainly didn't think I would have a song about a slide whistle stuck in my head all day, but here we are! Great stuff as always, I couldn't stop laughing!

[@najrenchelf2751]

To be fair... that wasn’t really predictable - at all! 😹

[@kaitlyn__L]

Definitely getting Phil Collins' _In The Air Tonight_ vibes from the harmonisation, reverb, EQ, etc on the section starting with "heavy breathing"! Love it! Great, fun track.

[@icarusgaming6269]

It took me an embarrassingly long time to realize that they are also the house band

[@solatic]

This was one of the most entertaining videos I've watched in a long time and I couldn't stop smiling. Excited to see more of this format! Love you guys ❤️

[@doknox]

The slide whistle solo is the funniest thing I've heard in a long time! No words just pure musical comedy!

[@gionicol_]

The energy between Rob and Andrew is the same energy I'd want to have with my spouse

[@chrisricetopher21]

There are few collabs where the two people are as authentic, talented and hilarious as you guys. This is peak satisfaction/entertainment!!! Thanks guys, for realsies.

[@bryangrunauer]

Wait the band has its own Spotify page and everything? That's so cool!

[@LTediusL]

The final note on the slide whistle solo!!! Masterpiece!!

[@Amouroso]

Oh man I’m so glad this IS a real show and not an April fools!!!

[@shanithezimhoni]

I would die for an episode where you and rob the engineer swap roles

[@aeiou1738]

I would also die for this⬆️

[@epfsixucsoip2926]

There is no way engineer rob would let this……..slide 😂

[@sohamsengupta6470]

Serialised First of October is the greatest thing I've ever seen. Also despite knowing the intro stinger and how it sounds it still S T I N G S. Massive quality content

[@eulman09]

😂 Brilliant! Hilarious! As a trombonist, these lyrics resonate with me. That has to be the finest slide whistle performance ever captured in the history of popular music.

[@brennengrimes]

its so satisfying that rob landed on the right note on the slide at the very end

[@christinevr7698]

These are the BEST. Absolutely loving the mad creativity and hilarity.

[@MaybeAnnatar]

I genuinely love collabs between these two. It's a magic you can't quite find anywhere else on youtube.

[@Rustyjamesman]

That chorus is very catchy, this is gonna be stuck in my head all day

[@MaxGamer64]

I'm surprised at how much I'm enjoying these! I was honestly worried by the high production value. I thought some of Rob and Andrew's dynamic would be lost in translation, but it only seems amplified! Everything is working really well. Can't wait for the next one!

[@PatrickBoberg]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for making tunes together outside of October. Just the best vibes when you guys play together.

[@RedFeatheredRaven]

This was a wonderful adventure, I'll never look at slide whistles the same again 😂

[@Holm55]

I don't think I've ever heard Andrew sing like that! It was awesome

[@rikulehtonen2320]

At 10:27 my mind jumped instantly to "In The Air Tonight" and I absolutely love it!

[@tixomoments4046]

I couldn't think of the song I was hearing, that's it

[@whanowa]

Andrew's talent of writing funny lyrics under pressure is really impressive!

[@robertfrank16]

That FOO joke about saving the lyrics till the end literally killed me. 💀 🤣

[@edge4266]

i love this series so much already

[@7head7metal7]

Okay, a song about wanting to play the slide whistle shouldn't have the musical means to give me goosebumps, but here we are. This is great!

[@WhitneyAvalon]

Love this!

[@dimcats1]

omg wait are you the person who made the disney princess rap battles??

[@una_10bananas]

I love when you show up in all my favourite comments sections

[@anguscos4506]

This is just a way of giving us first of October more than once a year and I am so grateful for that

[@boredfish80]

That outro chorus is just awesome…the guitars, vocals, vibe. Wow.

[@lordlemmingman]

ABSOLUTELY the BEST slide whistle solo I have ever heard. And an awesome song to boot!

[@quinnobi42]

The fact that those two can make a song in 1 hour that's that good is awesome and testament to their talent and abilities.

[@haydenfrobenius9818]

I wanna see this show on all major streaming platforms. Just amazing.

[@alexanderr.1801]

no introduction ... just this wierd board followed by pure madness XD fing hilarious i love it

[@GageFilms]

Andrew, you are my musical hero. Your vocals on this song get me feeling something deep in my chest. I love you and your work.

[@infn8loopmusic]

Great video!!! This is what music composition should always be: having a great time taking a completely dopey idea to full fruition, and taking the listeners along for the ride with no regard to your own personal dignity. There are so many examples of this. Devo- 'whip it'. Every song by green jelly or presidents of the United States, and the list goes on and on.

[@Wakaboo14]

the Rob and Andrew combo is always my FAVORITE!! Y'all just complement each other so well :D

[@adriansullivan4433]

I love how you can see the time in the final product during Andrews vocals lol

[@turkeyjerkey111]

I wanna see the two of you make an album that is not rushed. Maybe take a month or something.

[@ShitNoiseOfficial]

Those vocals near the end are so good

[@FairyCRat]

I had the exact same reaction as Rob when hearing Andrew's lyrics

[@benodaboy]

Damn Andrew killed the vocals on this one

[@nairocamilo]

My ABSOFLUTE favourite track from Sonic Boom.

[@ethanmaxwell28]

i feel like rob and andrew wanted to do more first of october, but couldn't unless it's the first of october. so this was born, and i love it

[@KevwePatani]

The inserts with the wigged guys laughing is just... Chef's kiss😘👌🏾

[@pinklemonade6597]

Even given the most weird and wacky combinations they always come up with something amazing it’s so cool to see

[@chromeearth7862]

The house band having a Statler and Waldorf vibe (and being played by you guys) is way funnier than it should be XD

[@malkaviangrin9440]

I love these guys, their individual works, and First of October, but DAMN Andrew, you've got an amazing voice! I love when you let loose and get loud. You can feel the true passion of art.

[@jacobtallen]

I am so unbelievably excited for more episodes, first of october is one of my favourite 'series' on youtube so having you guys work together consistently is so much fun to watch :)

[@shinboke55]

I love how Sonic and Boom (yes, those are the names I came up for the guys in blue and red) are just listening along in the studio and cringing at Rob and Andrew's antics.

[@shinboke55]

Sonic - Andrew (because reasons) Boom - Rob (because drums are loud)

[@firedrone111]

unironically one of my fav vocal performances from andrew

[@RaulRieraS]

Man, those vocals!!!

[@mpgilbertusa]

Simply amazing. I know it’s cliché to say, but this sounds surprisingly professional in the most artistic and satisfying way. Listening on repeat! Also, y’all have the absolute best friendship. Totally supportive and kind. Generous, even. So jelly.

[@SirMalorak]

I've been watching both Andrew and Rob for YEARS and 1st of October is one of my favorite pieces of content on KZbin. You 2 are amazing. Making an entire series with the same vibe, the same slide, is amazing and lets me glide. I am glad and have been, subscribed. You moved it in the right light. Good night!

[@dandenius]

Your guys’ compatibility is off the charts. I’ve been watching both of you guys forever and I love the collaborative content 💜 Love the new series!

[@heftylad]

Andrew went in on the vocals at the end though

[@PaulaHoell]

This is hilarious! And I just love the format, you having fun is always worth a watch ☺️

[@una_10bananas]

Really always

[@filippeo]

I love it so much that you took the structure of The First Of October and made another show with it! Feels like the most fun show ever

[@liamkeaneycomp]

You can't ever tell me andrew can't sing. The belting at the end was awesome!

[@nathanvanmiddlesworthmedia844]

That slide whistle solo !That is epic! I feel musicians will now be trying to emulate that!

[@CodyFurr]

Andrew is a dad, KZbinr, in a band, producer, and now in a show! Where does he find the time. What a boss. Rob is also a boss too, just saying.

[@ViktorSarge]

Ok this is legitimate awesome. First of October style shenanigans with fancier production. This makes mer incredibly happy

[@h2o1969]

This song was a success. I am impressed you wrote it so quick. It was like a spinal tap 80's love ballad.

[@AB-Prince]

this reminds me of "my heart will go on" played on slide whistle

[@DamagedjusticeNL]

This is amazing. How can anyone not love watching you guys have fun!?

[@robingunnarsson6412]

Wonderful. I love seeing you two in action. So much love and laughter!

[@andyhitchins7255]

This is a masterpiece.

[@-Banana-Bro-]

This is the most wholesome duo every

[@IonStream]

Waiting for the slide whistle and then when it hit… absolutely lost it 😂 so good.

[@dawidwalczyk4895]

I love this creative process! It moves me soo much

[@TheSakuraGumiLTD]

Love what was done in the mixing and post production afterwards

[@TheSakuraGumiLTD]

Loved how quickly you guys came up with these ideas… you’ve definitely had a long time to have your musical talent mature to make whatever you hear inside of you without much strife

[@uneducatedswamplet]

obviously the music is amazing and i'm loving the aesthetic of the show overall, but what really catches my eye as a film person is how impeccable the editing is.

[@xenontesla122]

I never thought I'd hear a song with s-guitarnote-ual innuendo about a slide whistle… but it sounds good!

[@oodoodoopoopoo]

I felt the love the whole way through.

[@TheTheoTherone]

A master class in time management while in the studio. Hey, time is money, and save both with these tips and tricks! BOoOM!!!

[@uumioopii1]

my goodness you are so inspiring! You two are living the dream - awesome chemistry!

[@scottvogel8477]

Its always so fun watching you two create music. The timer in the background is a nice touch.

[@MinerDiner]

Alright but for real though Andrew sounds like he could have an amazing rock/metal vocie

[@jamesshakespeare965]

I absolutely love this concept and the way the videos are structured. Can’t wait to watch more!! Thanks guys :)

[@Nickcinnati]

This video is so hilarious! From Andrew & Rob’s faces at 0:37-0:41 to the constant innuendo to the reactions from the house band, this vid is just a constant giggle fest. If I’m ever feeling down at any point in my day I’ll have to make sure to put this video on. Also the song’s great too, although to be honest any song that Andrew or Rob makes is great.

[@MrHauerManuel]

The character inserts feel like quirky japanese tv to me! Luv it!

[@danpop2405]

I thought it was an april fool's joke. Im so glad it's continuing

[@sanyo_neezy]

i love the two of you so much and I am so happy, that I don't have to wait an entire year for the first of october to return

[@Thessik73]

Masterful job.

[@hedmang]

5 seconds into the song being made and I've never been more amped