The Accidental Musical Genius of South Park

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Venus Theory

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9 ай бұрын

Howdy! Today I want to talk about one of my favorite shows, and one of the smartest pieces of advice I've ever heard for creatives.
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@VenusTheory
@VenusTheory 9 ай бұрын
So...best South Park episode? Become a Patron ► venustheory.com/patrons
@pianoomann88
@pianoomann88 9 ай бұрын
The Movie. The musical work that Trey & Marc Shaiman wrote for that movie is phenomenal.
@TanoshiSan
@TanoshiSan 9 ай бұрын
The black friday game of thrones parody trilogy
@arielleandrist
@arielleandrist 9 ай бұрын
Big Gay Al's Gay Boat Ride..
@Roses_R_redeR
@Roses_R_redeR 9 ай бұрын
🔥🔥🌹🥀⛽️🎭🌹🔥🔥 Really really great work here yourself.... Broski 🤘
@Braindrain85
@Braindrain85 9 ай бұрын
The World of Warcraft Episode
@therealwhite
@therealwhite 9 ай бұрын
Never realized how calm of a pacing your videos have until just now, but I am so thankful for it, I'm tired of maximum overdrive entertainment 24/7
@XANDRE.
@XANDRE. 9 ай бұрын
Thank you for this. This has solved a cosmic scale quandary I’ve been having since my husband passed away. He was a HUGE South Park fan and this goes a long way to explain how his process may have worked. I always marveled at the amazing things he did and tried to ask questions to better understand his approach, but he never ceased to blow me away in the most unexpected ways. Now he’s gone and I can’t ask, I just have to figure it out, and one of the things I miss most is that wow-ing zing of unexpected. And this has been incredibly illuminating. Thank you for providing this widow some insight into the most amazing person she ever knew.
@masonshivers4663
@masonshivers4663 9 ай бұрын
I just want to say that this is beautiful and I’m sorry for your loss
@kinghlg
@kinghlg 9 ай бұрын
Why are you hijacking a comment section to talk about yourself?
@WhizPill
@WhizPill 9 ай бұрын
Saw the "And then" clip on Twitter and it went mega viral. Guess it struck a chord...
@JayTheLane
@JayTheLane 9 ай бұрын
It's good to express ourselves.
@Videoboy45
@Videoboy45 9 ай бұрын
I'm so sorry for your loss.
@DadAmongMen
@DadAmongMen 9 ай бұрын
It should go without saying you’re one of the best storytelling teachers on here. Thanks for all the content.
@kadiummusic
@kadiummusic 9 ай бұрын
Possibly your most inspiring video so far and one close to my heart. I grew up in the 70's and 80's when every new song we heard seemed to give us something completely different. Maybe the style, the sounds, the voice, the lyrics, the look. Nothing seemed predictable. Now hardly anything seems new or different. Occasionally an artist like Sia comes along and you get that massive buzz of excitement from somebody being totally original but it's very rare. The Beatles had three guys pulling in different directions, Bowie had his jumbled up news cuttings, Stevie Wonder had his genius, but I think we all need to start with the premise "I don't want to create something that has already been done, I want it to be different and new'. Of course, like you say, along the way it will get shaped by our conventions and prejudices but at least we're giving ourselves a chance. As the La La La song says... A bit of madness is key To give us new colours to see Who knows where it will lead us? And that's why they need us So bring on the rebels The ripples from pebbles The painters, and poets, and plays And here's to the fools who dream Crazy as they may seem Here's to the hearts that break Here's to the mess we make! 😎
@limbo3545
@limbo3545 9 ай бұрын
I like how you take the concept of storytelling with a musical approach. It really helps me process the idea behind it.
@SineEyed
@SineEyed 9 ай бұрын
I like how he said butt like a hundred times. That was awesome..
@limbo3545
@limbo3545 9 ай бұрын
@@SineEyed therefore butts are great when they fit a beautiful body
@vascosanchez
@vascosanchez 9 ай бұрын
Music is a storytelling form
@gabrock55
@gabrock55 9 ай бұрын
The art is the process, the artist is the outcome. Absolutely beautiful video man, keep up all your hard work its truly impactful 🤘
@paulmehlhaff2588
@paulmehlhaff2588 9 ай бұрын
10 years ago I started a recording project based heavily on live-to-stereo ambient improvisations. I grew to love it so much because of the indeterminacy of it all! My big rule became simple: NO DO-OVERS! Everything happens in real time! If you make a mistake you have to respond to it like it’s a part of the music. I now take joy in my “happy accidents” and am much more likely to take risks, knowing that it will all encourage me to explore new worlds of music!
@fakshen1973
@fakshen1973 9 ай бұрын
That's one strategy. But the opposite also works well. The ability to remove mistakes or revert to previous saves, etc., allows for experimentation without fear. "What if.." is a good thing for most hobbyist musicians. Reckless experimentations. Keep yhe flawed takes... certainly. There may be some gold to mine in there. Also, what genres or styles are you referring to that you are live recording?
@paulmehlhaff2588
@paulmehlhaff2588 9 ай бұрын
@@fakshen1973 It’s mostly driven around ambient music, which loans itself nicely to the mindset. The music offers a sense of spaciousness, so there’s time to reflect and respond to what you are doing. If it were free form jazz, I would certainly be lost!
@RileyGein
@RileyGein 9 ай бұрын
You’d love Robert Rich if you aren’t already familiar with him. He used to do crazy long live improvised ambient sets for people in San Francisco to sleep to
@dutonic
@dutonic 9 ай бұрын
"Finding a style" often goes hand in hand with "artistic stagnation"
@slezyorla
@slezyorla 9 ай бұрын
this video has taught me more in music theory than I ever learned in 19 years of cello practice.
@slezyorla
@slezyorla 9 ай бұрын
Now i just gotta implement "therefore" into all my music...
@ghfjfghjasdfasdf
@ghfjfghjasdfasdf 9 ай бұрын
Perhaps you could have practiced something else for 19 years…
@yibiaowang1
@yibiaowang1 9 ай бұрын
hopefully you're self-taught. you'd wanna have a word with your teacher otherwise
@brandonbluegold
@brandonbluegold 9 ай бұрын
No it didn’t
@maturecheese9688
@maturecheese9688 9 ай бұрын
this isn't a video about music theory, it's about changing your processes to be more creative.
@anatomicallymodernhuman5175
@anatomicallymodernhuman5175 9 ай бұрын
Everybody talks about telling a story with your music, but nobody does anything about it. Until now. Thanks, Cameron! The “and then” idea reminds me of one of my favorite Simpsons episodes which ends with the fam discussing what the moral of the story was. Homer suggests that maybe there was no moral. It was “just a bunch of stuff that happened.” Which is all the funnier, of course, because it was anything but that.
@beatz04
@beatz04 9 ай бұрын
This video is actually more profound than many would realize - their loss (looking at you, Weaver). Easy to miss the nuggets if you don't pay attention, but actual practical information for those willing to listen carefully.
@HieronymusLudo
@HieronymusLudo 9 ай бұрын
I've seen a bit where the Spongebob creators do a similar thing: any idea is valid, and then linking those off-the-wall ideas into a series of "natural events" (you don't want to lose the viewer/listener) into one coherent piece. So you still have structure, of course, but within that arc, the unexpected happens. Great stuff, and a valuable way of reminding us to actually be creative.
@astrologikalmusic
@astrologikalmusic 9 ай бұрын
you're such a great content creator and it's amazing just how frequently and how much of this high quality content you put out. for free on youtube, no less. thank you.
@glennmckenzie1096
@glennmckenzie1096 9 ай бұрын
This can also be called "breaking the routine" as described by Keith Johnson in "Impro" (1959). Every time an audience has got the "routine", ie: has an expectation, you head off in a new direction (related but unexpected).
@karnage5888
@karnage5888 9 ай бұрын
I was contemplating this concept a little bit ago and I think "and then" syndrome is not bad per say, or at least in the beginning. I say this because it may help with stuff like finishing an album/continuing a client product to be consistent. I think where the problem begins to emerge is where you never change that process, even after achieving what you wanted from that process
@waterboyrene1241
@waterboyrene1241 9 ай бұрын
Could u elaborate? Just really curious
@stmusic2164
@stmusic2164 9 ай бұрын
@@waterboyrene1241 I can't speak for the OP but I can relate. "and then" often leads to what Cameron described in the first example as "the natural resolution". There's usually a basis for that, theoretical or based on what we've been conditioned to expect. It can be an easier or quicker way to put a piece together or complete it. Take a standard chord progression like Am, G, F... a natural resolution would be G back to Am (like the last minutes of Stairway To Heaven). Or Am, G, F, E (kinda Spanish or like Stray Cat Strut. Quick, easy and safe. Natural resolutions. "But" & "therefore" can lead to something more unique, whether you find a resolution thru lots of trial & error (time consuming) or a reasonably solid foundation in theory. So instead one might end up with Am, G, F, B flat (Am) or Am, G, F, Em, Dm, C, B flat, B flat (Am). The same can be applicable in terms of stylistic choices. In the case of dealing with a client, they might think, well that's not what I was expecting. Sometimes they're not looking for different, creative or unique but instead will judge based on their pre-conceived expectations. Like expecting a happy ending to a movie. And in the context of a larger project it might not feel appropriate, for example it might feel "forced" or not consistant with what's already been created/established. Different just for the sake of being different (like forcing odd meter time signatures into a pop song). I think the OP's last paragraph is self-explanatory, particularly in reference to one's own compositions & habits.
@macronencer
@macronencer 9 ай бұрын
Since I write as well as compose, I love ideas like this that link different forms of art together. There's a well-known maxim for writers, by the way: conflict comes from "yes, but" and "no, and": Does the hero successfully climb the tower? YES, BUT the killer has already got away. Does the team manage to find a boat? NO, AND the water has already covered the causeway. These bring fresh challenges each time, and keep the stakes high. "yes, and" and "no, but" have a more reassuring mood, but lack conflict. Although they can sometimes be useful if you need a break from the action and want to pause for some character development or whatever. Does the child pass the exam? YES, AND better still, they get an offer from a local college. Does the monster fall into the trap? NO, BUT it turns out it was on their side all along. I have long thought that these rules might have parallels in music. Sometimes it's good to subvert expectations, and sometimes people want the comfort of predictability.
@beatz04
@beatz04 9 ай бұрын
Wow, great storytelling principles, always great to learn stuff like that, thanks !
@ricktheexplorer
@ricktheexplorer 9 ай бұрын
I've been stuck on a 'part II' for 3 weeks and I should have published it 2 weeks ago. To say that I needed to hear this is an understatement.
@Swedishstylek
@Swedishstylek 9 ай бұрын
I like listening to your rants - it's almost like a calming yoga session, just letting the sounds wash over you, the information slowly seeping in. I also love the end of this video, brought a huge smile to my face, you guys are adorable! :)
@dgoldstein
@dgoldstein 9 ай бұрын
❤ This video helped me a lot last night on a project. Throughout, I found myself thinking about the sections less as linear and more as responsive. I also felt a lot freer when I went to change gears. Less lost in ‘what do I do next’. Reminds me a bit of improv. Thanks.
@marcus_ohreallyus
@marcus_ohreallyus 3 ай бұрын
I saw Bigger, Longer, Uncut at a midnight show with a crazy crowd and it was an awesome experience. And part of that was that I didn't expect it to be such a great musical. I really vibed with that part of the movie and it still holds up all these years later.
@TerofiedBeats
@TerofiedBeats 9 ай бұрын
It's clear how much effort you put into these videos. The writing and editing are so good. And your voice🤩 This seems like such a simple concept, but opens so many avenues. I definitely have some tools and habits I need to pay more attention to, and try to deviate from. Gonna take a lot practice to implement this. Thank you for what you do 👍
@SpiritMirrors
@SpiritMirrors 9 ай бұрын
South Park: no ‘and then’… Dude Where’s My Car: “and then..?”
@ericodesk
@ericodesk 9 ай бұрын
I watched all the way to updog 🙏 awesome info as always
@saltysaltytears
@saltysaltytears 9 ай бұрын
The algorithm has been throwing you at me all year. This is the one that finally got me to click subscribe. Thank you, thoughtful mustache person.
@schulenheimer
@schulenheimer 9 ай бұрын
the mick gordon gdc talk is pure gold. touches so well not only on the nitty gritty production stuff but also the thought process behind it
@jameslehmann3598
@jameslehmann3598 9 ай бұрын
Another elucidating and highly articulate examination of the whole creative process, regardless what medium one works in. Thanks for the thoughtful, high-quality content on your channel that makes it always worth watching. 👍
@BasementEraAudio
@BasementEraAudio 9 ай бұрын
I massively respect you. I love how genuine you are with your platform, and your dedication to crafting quality sounds and videos is truly inspiring and enriching. Thanks for all of your hard work!
@beatz04
@beatz04 9 ай бұрын
The whole "and then vs. therefore/but" concept was fascinating and a real eye opener. Actual nuggets for those willing to listen. Thanks a lot !
@LibriumMusic
@LibriumMusic 9 ай бұрын
Excellent video. Such deep insights into the nature of creativity formulated so clearly and presented so beautifully. Thank you.
@vraalten
@vraalten 9 ай бұрын
wow Cameron, very inspiring message! Agree, playing is essential in every creative process. For me, creating electronic music has everything to do with experimentation. Keep up the great work!
@donaldpriola1807
@donaldpriola1807 9 ай бұрын
Great stuff. Sometimes, when reading fiction from friends or students, the "and then" wasn't there, mainly because all of the standard training hadn't been drilled into their work; this made the results unpredictable, and (occasionally) more interesting. Once students are told "You must do this" they get scared to try anything new or weird. I think the hardest part of being an artist of any kind is to lose that instinct to always do what is expected. Sometimes we just need to play, like you said. We did that when we were very young because we didn't know the "rules".
@dalienie
@dalienie 9 ай бұрын
Your videos are always interesting! And by the way, your patches for Vital are a pure dope 👌
@shawnmurphy4757
@shawnmurphy4757 9 ай бұрын
I've been enjoying your videos for several months. They're smart, insightful, and honest. And you have an infuriatingly excellent voice for it. Today, I finally listened to your music. It is so. damn. good. It's moody, atmospheric, calm, and pretty. Also, it's impeccably produced, of course. For those who haven't check it out, do yourself a favor and give it a close listen.
@rcolba
@rcolba 9 ай бұрын
Man.. Great content. Such an insightful notion we should all be aware of but tend to forget in the ramalamb of every day tasks and robotic motions. Appreciated the ad lib touch from your special guest at the end ha ha.
@BrianFunkMusic
@BrianFunkMusic 9 ай бұрын
I show that video to my writing students every year. It's such a simple but powerful way to think! Great application to music!
@ranradd
@ranradd 9 ай бұрын
After explorative, mind bending, neuron popping intellectualism, silly endings are best. Thank you!
@ghfjfghjasdfasdf
@ghfjfghjasdfasdf 9 ай бұрын
That sounds like a huge letdown.
@apoplexiamusic
@apoplexiamusic 9 ай бұрын
Super interesting and insightful as always ! Also with that title, you subverted my expectations more than The Last Jedi!
@PiersCawley
@PiersCawley 9 ай бұрын
I love the tension between trying to keep things fresh and the need to 'woodshed' with your instrument. Traditional instruments really do repay deliberate practice and the development of muscle memory that comes from repetition, but if you want to make unboring art, then you need to get outside your comfort zone. It's a tension I'm very conscious of as a folk singer singing mainly unaccompanied traditional songs. What keeps things fresh for me is definitely collaboration.
@MistyMusicStudio
@MistyMusicStudio 9 ай бұрын
Well put! I think it’s important to set aside time to create without time limits, and explore sonic options for your exact reasons. Sometimes a standard routine can get in the way of the desire to create good art amirite
@anzetamine
@anzetamine 9 ай бұрын
but...
@gabrielgodwin9953
@gabrielgodwin9953 9 ай бұрын
Your tips and tricks have been quite helpful to me. I've always been searching for a way to marry my "electronic" music sensibilities with my "acoustic/organic" sensibilities. Your single loop trickery and stretching trick was a game changer. I've always fought against being placed in "a" box. I want all of the boxes. Your sentiment here reminds me of a Grateful Dead line that always stuck with me, "And the music played the band." If you get out of your box and do something you're not quite comfortable with... well then you let the music guide you. Funny how the terms "Muse" and "Music" are so similar.
@LookAtDat4ss
@LookAtDat4ss 9 ай бұрын
ahh cam my dude this was JUST what i needed for my recent woes and i am about to venture into a whole new project. This was rather a wholesome and Stoic video this time round and paired with south park as its plot focus; perfect, absolutely fucking perfect!! Your lady's joke at the end of the video was the cherry and whipped cream this video needed 10/10
@tamagonbagel6569
@tamagonbagel6569 9 ай бұрын
This is the best explanation of the classic "rules are meant to be broken" trope I've ever seen.
@ParUhDroyd
@ParUhDroyd 9 ай бұрын
This video helped me get more perspective on a dilemma I’ve ran into with some of the new content I’ve put out and figuring out why my newest video didn’t do as well as the previous video and the reason was because the newest video was a story told with many “and thens” in it but the writing in the video before had “but” and “therefore” more often which I feel made it more compelling. I saw this clip of trey Parker and Matt stone a while ago but it didn’t fully resonate with me until you talked about it so thank you for the deep dive on it! Also I love how when you were translating the concept to chord progressions how you basically played a progression that vibed kind of like something Radiohead would make. I feel this concept may be the key to their success as well. At least what makes it interesting IMO
@paulmakl6282
@paulmakl6282 9 ай бұрын
Great video! Love the deep dive into the creative process
@K707OR30
@K707OR30 9 ай бұрын
Thanks, I needed this reinforcement. I’d been contemplating this a while. I’m trying to force myself to play things that are definitively not my comfort zone or muscle memory “go to’s” but I also realize making a conscious effort to do that is still kind of missing the point. Need to work on just letting the subconscious part happen. Kind of funny how I can’t get out of my own way sometimes with the creative process.
@Tobez
@Tobez 9 ай бұрын
Your videos are insanely helpful. Appreciate you sharing your thoughts with us all
@Noise-Conductor
@Noise-Conductor 2 ай бұрын
"But is a powerful concept" I agree 100% LOL
@JDStoneCreations
@JDStoneCreations 9 ай бұрын
I actually think my music needs to have more "and then" moments because all of it seems to be "but" or "therefore" to the point you lose the predictability of a catchy song. On the other hand, my process DOES need to change because I... don't really have one, and then I just end up not finishing any of my half written music as I really should be doing should, never mind creating anything new!
@JimCim
@JimCim 9 ай бұрын
Gave me a lot to think about, as I try to get back to the experimental nature I had in the 70's. Thank you.
@Ja-zx4mb
@Ja-zx4mb 9 ай бұрын
I love the way you're depicting topics& thoughts.
@theisandersen614
@theisandersen614 9 ай бұрын
omg thanks I feel like I've been looking for this piece of information for so long
@stevesoucy5932
@stevesoucy5932 9 ай бұрын
I needed this today. Thank you.
@HuttyTheKid
@HuttyTheKid 9 ай бұрын
What a great, quality video. So important to understand. Thank you for your content my friend.
@scottfelten4733
@scottfelten4733 9 ай бұрын
I will be using this. thanks for bringing value in a pleasant package.
@FredAlert
@FredAlert 9 ай бұрын
This is like my two favorite things combine! Your awesome!
@MattRid
@MattRid 9 ай бұрын
good work good sir. keeps me grounded. big love
@WillLockyearArch
@WillLockyearArch 6 ай бұрын
You really are quite brilliant. Well done and thank you so much for making these videos
@floatleafmusic
@floatleafmusic 9 ай бұрын
Incredibly well articulated, lovee this
@mk1st
@mk1st 9 ай бұрын
My problem (well one of them) is that I play TOO much and never get around to actually recording my happy accidents. It’s almost like I fear hearing my own creations.
@lycosa2000
@lycosa2000 9 ай бұрын
I absolutely love this idea. Anything to make something less formulaic. As long as the listener isn’t left salivating like Pavlov’s dog, all things are possible. I think we’re all so accustomed to getting resolution, that unless we get our musical ‘Scooby Snack’, we’re left wondering why the song feels incomplete even if we aren’t cognitively understanding it. Yay pop music or some shit.
@jakejakejakejakejakejake
@jakejakejakejakejakejake 9 ай бұрын
That was wonderful, Hommie! Brilliant! X
@latheofheaven1017
@latheofheaven1017 9 ай бұрын
This is a great insight VT. And one that I needed to discover. 'But and therefore'. I do get bored with my writing a lot. Therefore... I will have a go with this tonight. :)
@antfactor
@antfactor 9 ай бұрын
Interesting concept(s)/ideas. Cheers!
@user-ok8se5ux9y
@user-ok8se5ux9y 9 ай бұрын
This video gives me chills. Thank you
@chambre466
@chambre466 9 ай бұрын
A reminder that I need to hear much often. Thanks again
@alchematicsounds
@alchematicsounds 9 ай бұрын
The what’s up dog at the end, priceless 😂
@crhkrebs
@crhkrebs 9 ай бұрын
Excellent content, Cameron. Thanks for this.
@ilyandilymusic
@ilyandilymusic 9 ай бұрын
Many of my sessions that I start with a clear picture in my head of what I want to do end up in frustration. Then, after continuing to explore and mess around, my best creations start to come out.
@victormedeiros3144
@victormedeiros3144 9 ай бұрын
Your videos are awesome 🤘🏻🔥
@skippyzk
@skippyzk 9 ай бұрын
A lot of music has the feel of "I want x, but there is a challenge, therefore..."
@Proxima04
@Proxima04 9 ай бұрын
Excellent coaching as always.
@nickluca
@nickluca 9 ай бұрын
Good one! This reminded me of Pyramid harmony that the Beatles were so fond of. I would put up a link, but unfortunately the site that did the analysis is down. Pyramid harmony is easy enough and revealing as to how it gave the Beatles a plethora of options to answer the but and therefore questions. Very useful way to find new harmonies, chords, melodic notes that one wouldn't naturally come up with, yet they are atill closely related to original key, so it doesnt sound suddenly out of place. Anyway Pyramid Harmony.
@Uitverkorenen
@Uitverkorenen 9 ай бұрын
Thanks mister with the great radio voice ;-) Cool subject. Never thought of it that way.
@PeterJaquesMusic
@PeterJaquesMusic 9 ай бұрын
Cameron this is going to sound like a backhanded compliment, but: i love your videos, because i almost never finish watching them. I often end up getting an idea halfway through, close KZbin, and go write something. Which I'm about to do now. So thanks 🎉
@pick_nark
@pick_nark 9 ай бұрын
10:17 Beautiful video. I've been feeling stuck recently and I think this is why.
@melchiorvandijk6138
@melchiorvandijk6138 9 ай бұрын
great story, its always a learning experience when u change something
@RileyGein
@RileyGein 9 ай бұрын
The up dog joke at the end had me dead
@eluherlu
@eluherlu 9 ай бұрын
I always have this idea of turning my musical idea to opposite direction of whatever it is.. High notes to low notes, long notes to short notes, synth pattern to drum pattern etc. But actually never did it, because I got carried on with the initial idea lol
@jj4l
@jj4l 9 ай бұрын
My English teacher back in High School said if you join two connecting with "and then" then they don't gel well together, you should focus on developing cause and effect relationships being naturally occurring rather than a sequence of events joined by a string of unrelated "and then" statements. Glad to see that this idea is still being taught. You should always think about what comes next as a result of what comes before, what feels natural instead of jumping ahead and not allowing statements to flow together.
@alexobregonbauluz3304
@alexobregonbauluz3304 9 ай бұрын
"the idea of 'but' is equally powerful" amen
@frajeeli
@frajeeli 9 ай бұрын
Ruby my dear is one of my favourite producers for this "but, therefore" process. If you'd like a reference, check the song "If I Give My Heart"
@fawltytenor
@fawltytenor 9 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing, great video!!!
@grobinson9352
@grobinson9352 9 ай бұрын
Outstanding! Thank you
@alexanderkritsek
@alexanderkritsek 9 ай бұрын
i Enjoy your content,keep it up !
@WhizPill
@WhizPill 9 ай бұрын
One of the best pieces of discussion based around music out there.
@santiagog.herrera7453
@santiagog.herrera7453 9 ай бұрын
Good man, doing the lords work 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
@figmentariumanimation7598
@figmentariumanimation7598 9 ай бұрын
This video single-handedly destroyed a bout of creative block I’ve been having. THANK YOU!!!
@gavinpeters9531
@gavinpeters9531 9 ай бұрын
funny, I was looking at the same video not that long ago, and it was a crucial realisation.. much more useful than the usual storytelling narrative/steps.
@janjuszczak7215
@janjuszczak7215 9 ай бұрын
from the bottom of my heart, thank you
@mattmattson7152
@mattmattson7152 9 ай бұрын
never saw this collab coming… huge W
@mortengu1385
@mortengu1385 9 ай бұрын
This is so valuable, therefore I have now signed up as a Buckaroonies patron!
@coreyroberts47
@coreyroberts47 9 ай бұрын
I’ve been doing that in my compositions. A decent amount of therefores and some random buts. I tend to change something in one of the instruments (guitar bass drums keys strings) every phrase repetition. So if the bass does the same thing, I might change the lead guitar to doing scale runs in the same chord progression when in the previous iteration it was sustained power chords. And I do that with different pieces and different times with each riff segment. So there’s sonic continuity but it evolves within its own parameters
@itscyclopz3807
@itscyclopz3807 9 ай бұрын
Okay, this whole "but..." and "therefore" thing legit had me thinking about some tracks I've done There was one track where I was thinking "Okay, I have this melody, BUT maybe I can reharmonize that melody and have that come in somewhere... THEREFORE, there's more variation and harmonic context for the listener" There was another one where I started with this orchestral intro... BUT I ended up making a slow experimental/lofi drop for that intro to lean into... THEREFORE adding some contrast and dynamic range to the song... I've never thought of it that way! This is the type of info that'll help many artists to come!
@tiffanyanthony
@tiffanyanthony 9 ай бұрын
I never thought to apply my programming experience to songs. Kind of an if/and/unless statement. Will try. Thanks!
@johnchedsey1306
@johnchedsey1306 9 ай бұрын
I'm not saying I'm a good musician (I'm most assuredly not), but what I found worked for switching things up in my process was trashing a previous one and creating new ones the second I got bored with the original. I like to create a list of options with song construction and then use a random number generator for the next option. It often did lead me down unexpected paths that were, at the very least, fun to pursue due to the chance nature. A song could go in an infinite number of directions and that was exciting to play around with.
@arb-ex
@arb-ex 9 ай бұрын
A once on a lifetime insight we got here friends. Thanks for synthesizing this idea in a shareble way
@imeverywhere3969
@imeverywhere3969 9 ай бұрын
Really nice bg sound i started listening to it and forgot what you were saying.
@johnsch8634
@johnsch8634 9 ай бұрын
One of the most famous examples of the "but..." might be from Hamlet "Hamlet, believing it is Claudius, stabs wildly, killing Polonius, but he pulls aside the curtain and sees his mistake."
@graysynther2169
@graysynther2169 9 ай бұрын
Absolutely ,our instruments ain’t gonna change,……we have to. Same with Human conditions, injuries….it’s up to us the individual, no easy fix or solution ✌️
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