The most UNDERRATED way to write INSANE riffs | Thick Riff Thursday, Ep 79

[@DBIIIStudios]

Writing the next Volumes single like it’s 2014.

[@hollowake233]

came here to say the same thing hahahah

[@davek7753]

@@hollowake233we all did lol

[@benjamin.kelley]

"Erased" is a "lonely freshman in my college dorm room in winter" type song.

[@DBIIIStudios]

@@benjamin.kelley Volumes is somehow one of the most underrated bands ever. Idk how Erra popped off but Volumes didn’t. I basically listened to VIA once when I was younger and was like “yup, this is my personality now”.

[@Iamnickrobertson]

Came here to say the same thing! Vahle 2.0 and I’m here for it.

[@Cpmnk]

Me- "thats sick" Nick 2 secs later- "thats sick"

[@MdniteMistress]

Thats sick

[@nickbroomhallmusic]

That's sick

[@NikolaTakac]

That's sick

[@_NotEnoughMana]

@@nickbroomhallmusic You need a shirt that says this!

[@christophergreene13]

@@_NotEnoughMana AFTER we get the "Niiice" shirt

[@akimbo.1887]

Im so happy there are so many people in these comments who still fuck with Volumes. This is Via AF

[@davek7753]

Via lives on forever

[@danielpowers4787]

When I’m gone, only Via will remain.

[@danielismyname3727]

What the fuck is via

[@ILiveintheZone]

Diago for lyfe RIP to a legend

[@Eric.mov_]

My toxic trait is watching this and thinking “I could do that” 🤣

[@nickbroomhallmusic]

You absolutely can!

[@oscillator_]

@@nickbroomhallmusic that was a good response nicholas

[@Eric.mov_]

@@nickbroomhallmusic idk about that now haha

[@galaxyyy3427]

@@Eric.mov_put your mind to it bro, its possible ❤

[@robertbrodie9566]

I'm literally trying to do this (It's not going well)

[@Dayman667]

In a time of great political turmoil and massive world conflicts it sure is nice to sit down and watch a dude just make a vibe and talk you through it. Keep making the vibes dude, it’s a good concept and has solid educational value, whether you mean to educate or not.

[@bristoej]

this might just be one of the best things thick riff thursday has seen

[@totalcomputerdependency]

The thall ones and the redbull-fueled deathcore one were the best ones, uncontested

[@bristoej]

@@totalcomputerdependency yes they’re great, and this may not be the “thickest” one but man am i a sucker for ambient stuff lol

[@dedompler]

@@totalcomputerdependency redbull deathcore went hard as nails

[@visionmauto]

Mad agree!

[@benstanfill363]

The smile that comes with getting something just right is so rad.

[@markescareno7584]

This is like Volumes meets Invent Animate. I’m loving this

[@fireandicedragon6256]

I would love to see this guy do a bullet for my Valentine thickriff Thursday

[@Chronic_meshuggah_face]

Tears *would* fall

[@pedrovianna2917]

@@Chronic_meshuggah_faceAnd they would crash around me for sure

[@mattscuderi3156]

@@Chronic_meshuggah_face underrated comment 😂

[@weasley888]

@@fireandicedragon6256 words would be choked upon

[@callmisokovods]

​@weasley888 cries will be in vain

[@dennisvanruijven4489]

Sick dude. Wish you showed more on how to do the editing stuff you did!

[@nicksusral7508]

Dude, I just started making my own music about a year ago and I've learned so much from watching you put these together. Thank you for being here and doing all of this for us! 🤘🤘

[@nerdyoutube7847]

The electronics sound just like a 2010 Coldplay interlude and I’m here for it

[@ArdenteCentrumMusic]

Oh my gosh, I was with my kids at bedtime and this vibe almost threw me into full life reflection and appreciation. Looooooovvvveee when there's so much emotion in music, Thanks Nick, you genuinely rock!

[@Trad_Baylor]

Also man this is one of the most inspirational eps I’ve seen in a while. Loving the vibe

[@codeguitars]

"Currently tracking some Dearest stuff" oh HELL YEAH

[@nickbroomhallmusic]

🤘

[@carazy123_]

I am SO jealous of that synth 😭😭😭 You outdid yourself on this one dude

[@SolenceOfficial]

Dude you are so amazing at what you do! So inspiring!! //David

[@theinfinitemyth]

Love the vibe and the riff! Always great work and your videos are always so amazing and help get the creative juices going. Don't ever stop this series, it's a breath of fresh air!

[@dynamicshiftmusic]

Those pitch shifts in between kinda reminded me of the music of a really underrated and short-lived prog alt metal band called Pulse Ultra, love it! Keep it up dude! Your content is really inspiring.

[@PaulOrtiz]

I miss having an electronic kit! I’ve been doing drums on keyboard for years and I’ve gotten decent at it but there’s always the risk of doing something unplayable.

[@bobwarren4707]

One of the best ones yet! I hope you continue this one and make a whole song out of it

[@ChrisVsTheGiantTortoise]

Got me stank face groovin at 30,000ft above the Atlantic. A totally justifiable reason for buying the wifi.

[@nickbroomhallmusic]

haha that's awesome! Safe travels man✈

[@OwentheRocker]

My god this is one of the best ones you’ve done imo 😭 Sounds amazing Nick

[@RthereNEusernames]

Damn dude I used to follow you way back on Soundcloud and in your early days - still remember your Legend of Zelda cover of Lost Woods! Banger tune. Crazy to see how you've grown immensely over the years and your production is really great man.

[@carteretheridge7531]

“Valhalla’s always the answer” 💯😂👏🏻👏🏻🔥

[@CharfishDesign]

Badass, man! Love this one. It is indeed - as they say - vibin'. And your drumming is really coming along!

[@brianjellis]

Dude this is so good, was getting goosebumps as you were writing it and it was all coming together! so good

[@nikhilcharles1196]

Phenomenal job dude, this sounds incredible 💯🔥

[@nickbroomhallmusic]

Thanks dude!

[@thepintofwisdom]

The clean stuff combined with the killer groove is immaculate

[@antares4975]

there is nothing compared to the feeling "i suddenly composed the best piece of music ever". Even when it just last for one or two days. But when it doesn't, it's not worth to expect some likings of anybody.

[@timshadgett]

Thanks for sharing your process so openly - Inspiring to watch!

[@nickbroomhallmusic]

Thanks man! Glad you enjoy watching it 🤘

[@PyrStudios]

Hands down this is the best TRT you have done in my amateur opinion. The simplicity speaks volumes here. Also did I hear you are working with Dearest?! That's nuts.

[@maxthackray]

Been waiting all week for this. Absolute 🔥🔥 as always. Mad respect

[@winstonjoel6458]

BRUHHHH!!! IM LOVING YOUR VIDEOS! DONT EVER STOP

[@nickbroomhallmusic]

Thanks man!

[@matthewmeserve73]

Dude..such a vibe. Love watching you create and build. Always amazing content Nick.

[@dustynbeasley6261]

This was definitely a vibe and GROOOOOOOVY my guy. Killer episode this week. Still loving the Bilmuri and Erra episodes to!

[@minecarter1216]

thats one of the best ones for sure, bro i love it ❤🔥🔥🔥

[@nickbroomhallmusic]

Thanks dude!

[@RyanSoanesMusic]

Mad video man! good stuff!

[@nickbroomhallmusic]

Thanks dude!

[@boko1410]

At 4:05 I thought we would be getting an episode of Deadmau5 Thursday. Love it, Nick. 🔥

[@tyronesampson2654]

keep killing it brother. your inspiration to us!

[@jayneral1155]

Such an inspiring guy ! Keep going bro! You rock

[@aronhellsten3372]

This is magnificent, its so beautiful

[@markusszelbracikowski956]

That was really cool to watch! Very creative ideas, kudos!

[@beardeddjent]

hell yeah dude! Nice to see someone writing a similar way. Atmospheric is the way to go!

[@nunolance23]

Could listen to this all day, beautiful stuff ❤

[@10000dollarpyramid]

Man I wish there was a subscribers only long version of this one, this is SO sick

[@johannes_frank]

That's actually so good! Thanks for sharing your process! Would you normally go for a clean cut on the drop before the main riff hits (incl. the background guitars). I felt like that would have made the drop even more dramatic. Thanks again for sharing!

[@djentisnotagenre]

That needs to blow into the fattest breakdown. Everyone is right about about the VOLUMES vibe.

[@LachlanHollowVale]

Was sitting making a lead to those riffs in my head.. felt the vibe. Been writing in a similar fashion recently.

[@claytoncurry8655]

Man this might be the sickest one yet and that is saying something. NICE

[@lukemichaelholt612]

Diego Farias is smiling down, watching and listening to you write this.

[@visionmauto]

This man knows.

[@2707eugene]

Dude...it's simple and geniusly at the same time, awesome

[@davidxhodgkiss]

Have you been listening to Volumes this week? I am ALL FOR THIS! Just give me this over and over on an endless playlist, so sick!

[@anthonyrega9552]

Loved watching the process!

[@IM.MEG1604]

This song ' feels good ' 😂 ,loved it ,blasting with max " volume " ❤

[@AZALEA_HG]

There’s a song called A Galant Gentleman by We Lost the Sea and they took a very simple chord progression and used it so strongly that now any time I hear anything remotely related to even a little bit of it in like “ITS WE LOST THE SEA 🫵” (Those octave strums set off my we lost the sea radar REALLY hard)

[@CZitoMusic]

The vibes and chugs are next level 🔥🔥

[@visionmauto]

Easily my favorite from you so far!

[@luisrocha26]

This guy speaks like a teenager from some comedy show. And I loved all the guitar editing, sound super cool

[@nicholashandley3723]

Incredible man!!

[@nikolaykolev5143]

Wow man!!! Awesome! Great job!

[@nickbroomhallmusic]

Thanks dude!

[@FedericoCancelo]

This is great stuff mate.. Thanks for the inspiration

[@DingusMcBrungus]

The panned scratches is such a sick idea, the little detail that makes the riff for me

[@coin_operated]

I think this is one of my favorite TRT’s to date. Such an awesome ambient groove.

[@Michaelrack94]

Kinda gave me nigh to silence vibes! Love it dude

[@Parkerplaysperc]

Love your content!!! Been a fan since season1! Drummer with a masters in music here, if I can offer something to help, if you put your drum stool up a little higher and sit just a TEENSY bit further back, you should be able to get a lot more leverage behind your double kicks and it should be easier to play as well as help with getting your trigger to detect all of the notes you're playing. Keep crushing it!! I watch your videos to learn for my own projects and you have helped me SO much!!

[@richard_hlmgrn]

That is a VIBE!

[@skoneloke]

Brother you cooked with this one. Amazing stuff

[@rickvanpol3833]

I need that chair, looks so comfy and practical

[@madstrebbien]

Diggin’ this vibe. Melancholic yet hopeful

[@bashshasheet8519]

That’s like distance dream. Really sick dude

[@connor.mowery]

Would love to see some "Part Two/ Part Three" videos where you take some of your favorite Thick Riffs and turn them into a complete song. Maybe even have a vocalist over and get some vocals going.

[@Trad_Baylor]

The kit is baaaaaccckkkk babyyy

[@gigbag6667]

You're a genius, Nick!

[@smmndchaos]

One of my favorites from this series so far!

[@homesyck]

So sick man !! 👏👏

[@godwynobriendrums]

Please make this into a single! Cause I'm in love 😍😍😍

[@FAILIER1]

All I could hear on the chord progression on the keys before he added the clean guitar was blessed with a curse.

[@Hasil_Kureshi]

Man you’re an insane talent

[@joshdarst598]

maybe you could do a top down view of the kit? idk how you could do it but i think it would be pretty sick.

[@iamrichlol]

Amazing as always!

[@LyonzCreates]

This episode is sickk! Absolute banger! 🤘🧙‍♂️

[@ashlyace438]

Come on dude! I was waiting for this episode all last week and it's beautiful. I want more) We want it to be longer))) Maybe you should make a patreon page? KZbin sponsored videos are sucks (

[@weasley888]

Sheeeeeshhh. U never disappoint

[@nickbroomhallmusic]

Thanks so much!

[@jacobgerth2656]

Everytime I watch a thick riff Thursday video I feel like I gotta go home and write a metal riff

[@SamBrockmann]

That is a great vibe.

[@skychamber_studios]

the Volumes vibes gave me such crazy nostalgia I started tearing up

[@zyphonoxy]

crazy how such small things like the glitches can make a riff SO HARD 🔥

[@realMypholis]

Reminds me of Volumes for sure but at FIRST the synth playing I was like OWL CITY!?!?! Either way, super fucking sick dude!

[@jnsaudio81]

Mind blown with this

[@Genociv]

If I could do half of a quarter of what you do on a drum kit, I'd be fuckin stoked. You are good dude, for real. You are good musically, whatever the instrument. Cheers from France 🇨🇵❤️

[@JakobStrand]

Such a great song, love the general atmosphere and melodic feel! Sounds a lot like Plini mixed with Earthside and David Maxim Micic.

[@malcolmrff]

Not the casting couch in the background lmao😂 good stuff as usual

[@nerdyoutube7847]

Also learning you have a band with Andy is crazy after I’ve been subbed a few months

[@simpleObserver100]

I love it too! cheers!

[@kylanmcnichols6525]

Wait... Bengals fan? This channel is even better.

[@S4MBONE]

that was awesome!

[@levimicheal]

Can anyone elaborate on the "impacts and bass drops" he adds at 13:00 ? I understand how they add emphasis sonically but whats the secret sauce behind creating that FX? I need it!

[@scottjameskelly]

Easiest route in my experience is to find a sample as a starting point and then edit or EQ it as needed. I’ve found some on splice by searching for 808 drop, sub drop things like that. I’m sure you’ll find free samples out there too. Then if it doesn’t have a kick drum in it, add one and EQ it to make it BEEFY

[@eddiethemc]

so cool, the main chord progression reminds me of Kubbi - Restoration in the best way possible

[@kelly.householder]

yes that is a sick vibe! Amazing