They Said My Music SUCKED So I Made THIS

Thanks so much for watching! I hope you enjoyed this as much as I enjoyed creating it.
You can stream Hallelujah wherever you listen to music right here 👉hypeddit.com/nathanjameslarse...
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[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Thanks for coming along on that wild ride - I hope you had as much fun and felt it as deeply as I did! If you want to hear the song you can do so right here 👉 hypeddit.com/nathanjameslarsensaylorwilterding/hallelujahorg

[@Elysia63]

I'm so sorry you're getting all those negative comments. No fun to hear from others' opinions 😞 - *Krissy Brumbaugh*

[@andymusic6943]

That was truly awesome and inspiring. Bravo. Now,when I take over a month to finish a song I don’t feel so bad.

[@user-dt5if4tm6x]

Hi, could you share your lyrics version?

[@vewilli]

In a 16 minutes‘ summary we now know what a great musician, composer, recording and mixing engineer Nathan is. My honest respect, chapeau, congratulations! Incredible video! I’m overwhelmed!

[@kalumagel]

Nathan’s incredible

[@Michael.keen.p]

Just have to chime in here. I've been following you through your journey ever since we were sitting next to each other at graduation/testing your audio trimming class and it's so cool to watch you improve at your skills not only in composition, but also production, editing, marketing, teaching... all while growing your family which has it's own separate unique and difficult but rewarding problems. I remember talking with you and, even then, you had this dream. It's really great to see things coming into fruition. Keep that drive man. You're doing amazing things!

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Hey Michael! Man - cool to see you comment here. Thanks for all of this. Hope you're doing well, buddy!

[@TahanKina]

❤

[@daffneyb5955]

I remember a little boy qho loved to play the piano. I've been following you for about a year now and I say bravo Nathan 🎉🎉🎉. God has Blessed you in so many ways and I'm so pleased for you. Don't give up on spreading your God given talent with others. ❤

[@Statictothesoundmusic]

I have been a passive member of your audience for a while now (I watch your videos but have never commented or interacted with your videos). This. Was. Unreal. Can you say goosebumps? That time and effort that you spent creating this was so incredibly worth it. Way to go, man.

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Wow thank you. So meaningful. That is EXACTLY what I was hoping this would do. Cannot wait for the future - 2024 videos are gonna be all somewhat like this style - showing the process and telling stories. Maybe working on full blown orchestral scoring?? I dunno... maybe 😉

[@anjeloakurana5772]

This is the best version of 'Hallelujah' I have listened to. It's truly amazing! Cheers to your journey! ***From 🇱🇰**

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

❤️❤️🙏😭😭😭

[@theandroids]

Jeff Buckley would disagree.

[@derickbwalya50]

You should do more of these. I really enjoyed the whole process, it gives the song a different vibe and appreciation when you see how it's made ❤

[@SamuelGoldMusic]

Sat here for a while thinking of how to put this in words. The amount of emotion this drew out of me was way unexpected - up to the point of actual tears. Thank you for taking us along this journey. Can't overstate our much of an inspiration this is to me. Thank you for showing how to respond to criticism. God bless you Nathan

[@musiclore]

Beautiful, awesome to see the real raw work that gets put in, so many act like it’s easy or smooth or there are never any hangups!

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Yep... I'm really tired of the music content that make it seem like art can be whipped up like a Happy Meal Cheeseburger. Really want to show how much effort goes into what I'm trying to create!

[@Jasonlee-mw9gt]

Awesome..way to rise above Nathan. An impressive composition for sure that truly showcases your love and talent for the music!

[@maximeblais2032]

Amazing Nathan…can’t wait to hear everything to come. We love you man. Not only are you talented and an amazing teacher, but you are the kind of man we would all want as a brother or a friend! Bravo pour tout!

[@chadchamplin9528]

Bro, I had chills the entire time listening to the song. Also, the hard work and effort you put into the song really shows and is extremely inspiring!

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Awww love that - definitely what we were going for :)

[@basakarunava]

Truly amazed by this version! Love the depth, the flow and the balance! Thank you so much!

[@christopherjansen5135]

Chris here (Jeremy Sutherland’s writing partner): Nathan, this is stunning. How fulfilling to be able to achieve something at this high level. You’re the best!

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Hey Chris!! Thanks so much ma! Really appreciate it and it was definitely a labor of LOVE! ❤️

[@Sashadjo]

I have tears in my eyes bro, the vibes, emotion, sound and movements are incredible. U are underrated and u have my biggest respect, Chears mate 🤙🏼

[@RossitzaMilevska]

Amazing work , thank you for sharing all the steps of the creation 🤩🤩🤩. Sounds so beautiful !!!! Bravissimo

[@berntfuruberg9423]

Lovely work Nathan! There is always people that gonna hate and you tackled it the best way possible. You're really talented and I learned a lot from your videos. So thank you from Sweden and keep up the lovely work!

[@JohnCharlesMilazzo]

That was inspiring! I don’t know who said your music sucked, but I have seen many of your videos, and I think you are talented and a great teacher. Thank you!

[@SuperHonkyPodcast]

I've been producing instrumentals for the greater part of the last 20 years. I'm 40 years old. I also was winning talent shows playing classical piano songs as early as 5th grade. I received standing ovations from everyone in attendance at that time and I was only 10 years old. With that said, I've spent most of my life creating new music. Even with all that said, I follow your channel and have learned all kinds of stuff from you. To even bother listening to the trolls in the comments is 100% not worth. You are the reason I'm sad that I never decided to get into college to further expand on my knowledge of making music. I've been making music for much longer than you have and yet you're so much more advanced than me and it's because you actually got help along the way. I've been completely self taught. In fact, KZbin wasn't even a thing back when I struggled through learning about DAWS, and learning theory, mixing etc. These days everything anyone wants to know is on KZbin. A new producer can pass my skills within 2 years if they stay dedicated to watching Tutorials on KZbin etc. It took me 20 years to learn what newer producers are grasping within 2 years of making music! It's awesome to see but makes me sad that these tools weren't around during my early years. I wonder where I'd be at right now if I was 20 years old and just starting to make music today.

[@forestwhitehead]

Great work all around on this man!!

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

❤️❤️❤️ love you man

[@GOVIND-B-Music]

Hey Nathan, very inspiring video, top to bottom. Composing, recording, editing and mixing all of this is such a big job and you did amazing. Keep up with the good content ! Will go and listen again to the song now. Cheers

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Thank you so much! It was a huge amount of work to pull this off - so much more than we can even show in the video.

[@conspiracyjournals8828]

Nathan has been in my pocket for years, I recognized how talented he was immediately, and appreciated the videos he put out. Now that I’ve finally reached a point in my life where I’m going to start taking this seriously, I can honestly say his channel is more valuable than anything I could ever ask for ! Thank you Nathan ! You are amazing !

[@RussFryman]

Oh MY! I enjoyed the ride - but was not expecting the depth of emotion brought on at the end. Well done. Once again: Inspirational. Heartfelt. Gratitude. Blessing.

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

YES! That was the goal!! That ending ... ah man... yeah... wanted it to feel special.

[@hayden776]

Wow incredible, it moved me, it has an anointing on it. It's like a really powerful worship piece.

[@Un3thical]

Holy shit you are criminally underrated, that was INSANE!!! GREAT JOB!!!! Just WOW!!!!

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Aww thanks for saying so!

[@donraccoon6316]

You are really cool, dude❤ do not listen those haters

[@majicimajination]

Absolutely Amazing Nathan!

[@JimiWaggs]

You rock, Nathan. Beautiful bro🙌🏼

[@rejkanmusic6982]

Your music and tips are great, thanks to your tips I’ve basically levelled up the album I’m working on! Thanks

[@Zack702ITA]

Amazing job Nathan... my compliments.

[@darklabelmusic]

Amazing video my friend! Love this new direction

[@AlexRome]

This was such a fun watch. Definitely the best video I’ve seen from you.

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Ah man thanks so much! This was by far the most fun video to make! Love ya buddy

[@definfected]

Such amazing work that everyone put into this song and Saylor's voice is so incredible!! I love it!! You're songs and vids are always top notch!! Keep making great content my dude!! Thanks for sharing!! Much ❤️ Nathan!!

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Thank you so much! And yes everyone worked really hard on this for sure!! we got more coming

[@definfected]

@@NathanJamesLarsen you're very welcome!!

[@faderfreakproduction]

This deserves far more exposure! Incredible, only just stumbled across your channel, and what an introduction.. fabulous! 👌🏻👍🏻

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

HI! Welcome! Thank you so much! Appreciate it :)

[@cjsnow8578]

You, and all the incredible talent involved in this project, are incredible! The arrangement blew me away. Such good work!

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

YES - this took FOURTEEN PEOPLE to pull off! So much goes to them!

Great video and great work! Bravo!

[@bobloomis246]

Outstanding job-well done!

[@dfnymusic3396]

So sick. Gave me chills. Awesome work

[@rosslevitates]

Beautiful. I just woke up, found this over a cup of tea. Congratulations for your outstanding success!!

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Good morning and wonderful way to start the day! Have a great one!

[@komalvenkatesh4527]

Just brilliant. Goosebumps towards the end!

[@tastenzeux]

Wow. Just wow! I had goosebumps and literally tears in my eyes. Such a great production and such an emotional video. You're such a great musician and yet a humble person. Thank You!

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Aww man thank you so much. Means the world. Glad it could bring you emotion!

[@robin_miller_music]

Wow, love it! Massive well done.

[@petrikaivanto]

You really challenged yourself! It is not easy to justify doing yet another cover version of something so covered… but you succeeded gloriously! Loved this video and made me cry. ❤ Btw, I subtitled in Finnish the great documentary on this song. Strongly recommend to watch it, I don’t know on which platform it might be in the US.

[@LillianGreenHiLilly]

You have turned the song into a haunting melody with amazing chord changes.. It's a beautiful orchestral powerful sound with a great singer too. This may sound strange to some but normaly the song has never inspired me, but I have to admit this arrangement made me sit up and want to listen. It's the best version Ive ever heard. I love the way you think outside the box and are true to yourself with music. By the way, the label design gives the music credit. Subscribed.

[@Fl4ppers]

On the speaker you can try reversing the phase. Then in the vocal submix invert from the speaker mix to remove the bleed.

[@halfbee7886]

More of these types of videos, please. This is awesome! ❤

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Oh there's more :) Next year is going to be INSANE.

[@eddumont5526]

Dear god this entire video gave me goosebumps. Inspirational AF

[@gnt132]

A nivel composición es excelente! A nivel de mezcla por momentos siento que las cosas suenan separadas y no juntas como deberían. Igualmente es un trabajo realmente bien hecho! Felicitaciones!!

[@danielnorville-weaver5316]

bro the end part got me hella emotional wow

[@riversilvers]

you are always best Nathan! greatt track and composing💫

[@eliosix]

Wow, that was pretty inspiring to watch. What a dream to get to the point to be able to pull that off. 👌

[@joseflores-hn6yk]

epic man! Nice Work!

[@Zaraan]

I appreiciate ur hardwork,it was so emotional watching this video....🙌

[@AlexKosSaheli]

I think your music is very good and competetive

[@JoeTheDauntless]

This was probably my favorite video you’ve put out! Sounded amazing! 🔥

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Thanks so much! This was absolutely my favorite video to make - not even close

[@josephalbert.]

Just mind-blowing as usual! Banger. Keep it up! Love the sound of the live strings!! you gotta get more of these :)

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Thanks so much! Ohhh yeah we got some insane plans for next year... Maaayyyyve live orchestra? I dunno

[@josephalbert.]

super excited!! Orchestra would be insanely epic. @@NathanJamesLarsen

[@elisrecordz6211]

bro this is so beautiful its a master piece

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

That was the goal!! Mission accomplished! ❤️

[@jeffreyoxford8949]

Epic indeed! Loved seeing the process end to end. Really enjoyed this --- thanks for sharing 😂

[@blqckpop]

Great Work! It moved me! ♥️

[@LucasAveryMusic]

Amazing song, Saylor's vocals are just incredible

[@ff4810official]

Seeing Nathan say that he learned a lot shows, how he teaches us techniques and gives us tips but also learns himself. This inspired me, as always. PHENOMENAL work Nathan.

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

I DID learn a lot - I made several "mistakes" but ultimately that is what happens when you are working - everyone makes mistakes and realizes "Oh I could've done XYZ thing differently" On the strings, for example - what I was meaning when I said I learned a lot - I actually positioned my stereo pair mic setup too high that it hardly captured any cello which was a huge problem in the overall balance of things. But - no one is gonna "know that" when they listen. So it's just one of those things you tuck away for next time and move along! Keep going!

[@soundproductionandadvice]

Outstanding job, sir. Sublime.

[@FLH3official]

Excellent, it sounds, and it sounds great! Congratulations, mate.

[@The.Ghost-8976.]

Wow! I never click the like button or subscribe to most things I watch, but there's definitely deserved it! Crazy, the dedication, and the hard work you put into making this song! this is exactly what music is about! Coming from the heart, and seeing that vision come alive. I don't think I'll ever see another video like this for a long time unless you do another one but wow great great job! I am a blind producer and artist and if you ever wanted to collaborate with each other, that would be amazing.

[@ArminDressler]

Dang, you got me on the emotional side - both with music and video edit. Congrats!

[@brandtreppond2167]

I really enjoyed this. Thanks for sharing dude!

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

yessss! Thank you!

[@JoshCanadyMusic]

Sounds incredible!

[@eljeysmusic]

This sounds so dame good. Sweet Music in my ears. Nice work. 🙏

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Thank you 🙌 really appreciate it!

[@davidasher22]

Sounds amazing!

[@goodwillhawk]

This was absolutely incredible from start to end. This has to be one of the most entertaining videos i've ever seen.

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Wow! Thank you!! That is amazing - love hearing that - thank you for sharing!

[@biggareid]

Bro you transcended to another level better yet another stratosphere with this episode. No other KZbinr has not done anything on this level. WELL DONE!

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Wow... this comment actually encapsulates what I was really shooting for. Thank you for saying this. I have been feeling like so much of "KZbin Music Producers" is like... cheap and quick. Like - "how can I make a video FAST and QUICK and RUSHED" just to get views - rather than stopping to truly make something artistic, and that's who I am and who I want to be... I want to put in real time and effort into my music and show that true art doesn't happen in 10 minutes.

[@biggareid]

@@NathanJamesLarsen I am so impacted by this that I am about to scrape some $$$ to join your class! If you are teaching this type of stuff? then here is my VISA number!!!

[@danielperkins1987]

Wow well done , brilliant FairPlay 👍👍

[@kxrlow]

Damn, you’re awesome man much love 🙏🏻

[@Micah_Evans]

Oh my gosh!!! I have goosebumps. Absoulutely beautiful

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

YES! Mission accomplisheD!

[@deyvidpetromusic]

Beautiful my brother, a true work of art. God never lets His own down as long as we put the work in. Well done man. It is my dream also to have live instruments and choirs behind me too, there is only so much that you can do with samples.

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Yep - I hear you ... it's taken me a VERY long time to get here. Hang in there - keep making music and who knows what the future holds.

[@deyvidpetromusic]

@@NathanJamesLarsen appreciate the support. I am happy that you finally did it. The strings sound so much more raw when they are recorded live, you can hear the scratching of the strings.

[@rmp3yt]

you're my main inspiration in producing music.. thank you Nathan, so much

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Wow thank you for saying so - really means a lot! Glad to be a source of inspiration!

[@andremack1580]

Hey Nathan. Glad to see you again. And I absolutely love this video ❤. Getting my creative juices pumping again 😁

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Haha got mine pumping again too!

[@roxyroo7042]

Amazing. Thank you.

[@robertsmall1657]

Wasn’t expecting to cry a little. The ending was so powerful. 👏👏👏👏👏

[@uffevonlauterbach]

Wow! This turned out really good and it got me tearing up. Great job.

[@jenssieckmann]

Absolutely brilliant. I just image a full orchestra with a powerful 4-horn counterline, trumpet accents at climactic points, some high woodwind runs and string ostinatos. But then this would enter Thomas Bergersons realms. 😉

[@dafingaz]

Incredible!

[@lilian896]

❇Fantastic Production❇Amazing Voice❇

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Saylor truly was the gem this song needed.

[@Heathen-Sun]

I have been watching your videos on Logic for a few days now. I feel super embarrassed by what I have put out so far but I do know I want to get better. I have been told I am “pathetic” but seeing someone told you you suck and knowing that isn’t true at all, gives me hope that I will be able to improve with time. I always feel like writing is the easy part but the production has my brain feeling like mush especially when I didn’t get to go to any school to learn these things. Most videos I have seen using Logic go too fast and don’t cover where to even find the tools. I mean I could read but it’s usually not helpful when you don’t know how they translate into what you hear. Anyway. I really liked watching this because I get so frustrated when things don’t work the way I have them in my head. Obviously being new to learning production comes with a lot of frustration but seeing a professional have them too makes me feel somehow less like it’s always just a me problem. Thank you.

[@MRT00N]

Man this was awesome 👏🏻 I just listened to the full song and you have nailed it, the production and orchestration is so damn good man ❤ love it 😍 I’ve been watching your videos for a while and I always thought you are a decent producer with great knowledge but this song shows how talented you are man 😊 I would have preferred the drums more punchy and upfront but it is perfect the way it is man 👌🏻

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Ah love this - thank you for taking the time to listen and go stream it... seriously, every pair of ears matters and it's a labor of love. It's funny you say that about the drums - just had another comment saying they thought the drums was too much haha! Goes to show everyone has their own tastes!

[@MRT00N]

Haha yeah absolutely man! It’s definitely up to taste but as I said it’s perfect the way it is, I actually listened a couple more times now since it’s produced so damn well ❤ awesome job man

[@snehendubatabyal7008]

Nathan, you are my favourite producer since the very beginning and yet you proved it again ❤

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

AWww thanks so much!! ❤

[@ChrisIlett]

Wow, Nathan. You definitely do not suck. Stunning work, well done

[@JakeFoster01]

Okay just wow. Amazing. Genuinely

[@peterelfman]

Mission accomplished! It's a great take on the song.

[@WarmDayy]

You're a hero, you can be proud of yourself) It's a success, I'm happy for you

[@systemaxx4800]

Wow, fair play. This is good and such talent man

[@MasterSongStudiosReal]

This definitely was the best version of this song I have ever heard. 👏 Well done!

[@blackcitadel37]

And that's what a true professional at work looks like.

[@Chiromulus]

Hi Nathan. Amazing take on hallelujah!! I have one question: According to my memory with the original version of hallelujah, I don’t believe there is a pause before the climax of the song. With that being said, Due to this pause; Could your version be considered as a Remix? Thanking those who answer in advance.

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

No that would not make it a remix - this is simply a cover.

[@d_c224]

Awesome Nathan!

[@aria_abh]

Excellent job

[@dirtysolarremix]

Listen to your Heart💯..and the Monitors too 🔊

[@Hasil_Kureshi]

plz share the tech specs like mics used etc great video

[@robshrock-shirakbari1862]

Very nice! Would be good to put a link to your excellent lead singer. Share the love

[@ericruffy2124]

like I said, you inspire Nathan, keep in faith. 🌹

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

❤️🙏