John Summit Breaks Down His Festival Hit 'Shiver' Featuring HAYLA | Behind the Song

[@0x4rk0]

I love how organized his desktop is

[@DerpySeaTurtle]

as he quoted on an Instagram reel a year back regarding his desktop: "organized chaos", which maybe was of some inspiration for his new album "Comfort in Chaos"? Just a guess though.

[@SCabriales]

Lol

[@kvpvu225]

i thought it was a wallpaper lolol

[@ashtonfritz]

Looks about as organized as my high school backpack lol

[@nathan-oc3ou]

true accountant

[@edwinbob9483]

This is why I respect John Summit he’s not a gatekeeper. He shares his presets and process. It’s wild how life turns out, because I remember watching his tutorials, not realizing who he’d become today. Honestly, some of us probably have hidden gems sitting on our laptops. It's a bit selfish, though, because we put countless hours into our craft, even when it’s just a hobby that brings us joy. It only takes that one song & it can change your whole life.

[@Markreid716]

Deep end started his career then he kept the momentum by releasing banger underground tracks, following hits like where you are and shiver to put him on the map internationally. Yes 1 song can blow you up, but to keep the momentum going is the tuff part.

[@Markreid716]

Acraze had do it to it and he blew him up but do you think he took advantage of the exposure the same way summit did with hit after hit?

[@edwinbob9483]

@@Markreid716 It’s hard to say, both Summit and Acraze blew up through remixes, with TikTok playing a role in their rise. However, I feel like John Summit has a stronger catalog more originals, better ideas, I guess. Sometimes, you just have to let the music speak, but maybe you're right Acraze didn’t fully capitalize on his moment. Branding and team behind an artist can also make a huge difference. Take a look at Mau P, for example, he rebranded after being known as Maurice West. There could be many factors at play, but Acraze is still performing shows, so he seems to be doing well regardless.

[@Markreid716]

@@edwinbob9483 no doubt acraze is well relevant in the dance space, summit just happens to sell out MSG 3 nights in a row thru the fanbase he obtained throughout the years. Not many know but there’s no way people actually think summit is making the records all by himself. He obviously has help by guys like gorgon city and others while getting on tour lol

[@carlychristinea]

Send to it his label!!!!

[@jordanfurlong7867]

The commitment to stock plugins is legendary

[@yeezythabest]

Stock plugins, stock presets, great composition

[@TONELOWOFFICIAL]

@@yeezythabest I literally love how this is a moment to show you and everyone here that it is possible to make great music, even with the simplest of tools!

[@yeezythabest]

@@TONELOWOFFICIAL I didn't discover that here I'm just confirming what's was said.

[@sauceg0d1]

ableton suite has amazing stock plugins. that's why its $800

[@djaycas129]

What’s wrong with stock plugins?

[@j.solano]

The end of the video is so cool, seems like a down to earth guy who reached his dreams. Makes you root for him.

[@Fohom]

Absolutely. They guy seems super nice and cool. Huge respect!

[@jaredweatherby2594]

Love how he hypes up Hayla

[@MindsetwithMichelle]

SAMEEEEE he’s such a good man

[@bbllaakkee]

she murdered that MSG show, she's a legend. I'm so glad I got to see that

[@MTLNTB]

You didn’t stop smiling the entire time! You can tell you love what you do!

[@morganpage]

I want John's desktop as a wallpaper

[@gtmlsmsc]

That look good ngl

[@jennifercanales9593]

It's incredible the way John's songs are made. I'm very proud of him. He's grown a lot over the years and he deserves it.

[@oscarfamilia3740]

I love how simple Johns productions are

[@delfonicbeats]

When you have powerhouse vocals like that you don’t need to do much lol

[@yibiaowang1]

simple is almost definitely always better. hayla's vocals carry this track though, no doubt - rave adele never misses

[@jackkerry4137]

Simple production technique, but you can tell he has a very advanced sense of musicality. Those “simple” chords that he begins the project with are not simple I’m blown away that he managed to come up with this track from just those root chords

[@croco.nation]

How To Make A Simple Reese Bass: Choose a SAW wave (Operator, Serum, etc.), lower cut off to around 200hz (EQ), add unison (anywhere from 6 to 12 voices), put 120hz and below in mono using the Ableton utility tool. You can use two oscillators as well. Hope this helps guys!

[@israelcarter]

I love when artist do these videos and you get to see how these songs get made. This song is brilliant.

[@Zer00FuQsGiven]

Hayla just has this amazing control over her voice, she's insane for that, love her! Love it when John and Hayla bring something new

[@Ceeds]

So incredibly insightful! Awesome to pull back the curtain and see this breakdown 🙌🏼

[@itsrosso]

Those desktop files tho...

[@YarinItach]

😂

[@ErickT_MX]

he's not gonna run out of ideas, period.

[@jasez8812]

Some of the best artists are sometime also the messiest. They have so many ideas lol. They're focus on generating ideas rather than being organized.

[@Alexramos]

you want to mess him up? move shit around lol.

[@acustrings722]

Comfort in chaos 😶‍🌫️

[@carlychristinea]

I think John’s talent really shines when he is discovering others talent, collaborating and polishing, keeping things simple but absolutely perfecting. Whether with vocalists or other artists he’s signing to his record label, he is really keeping the bangers coming in the most epic way. And the vibe curation at his shows of course go absolutely DUMMY (been to 4 of his shows as of yesterday and counting 😂)

[@DBecks09]

Trance influence for the win!

[@MrBoxMusic-p7v]

Love it! Trance has influenced most ot todays music. But you have a lot of people twist themselves into a pretzel to discount it. I.e. "melodic techno"

[@pedrocanas1162]

excellent tutorial by the man. That MSG concert was one for the books

[@evonlax]

Amazing song, this man is an inspiration.

[@nurseric2187]

Love you, man! Keep up your greatness!

[@Dj_Johnny_5]

Keep killing it bro!! Getting me into producing myself and you motivate me!

[@JimmySlick]

He still mainly uses stock plug ins from ableton. Crazy and inspiring Wish more artist would open their sessions

[@MEMOKSAxD]

You can till that he is enjoying what he is doing, he so humble

[@RicardoSilva-jj6rg]

Love so much about this video and John. Such an inspo

[@edenaimusic]

John is a young legend. Maximum respect

[@Ricardo-dg4eg]

First time I heard this song I got chills it is so good 😊

[@angelramon6961]

this is so nice to see how an artists develops his tracks, very inspiring

[@jamesk7750]

this is AMAZINNGGG !!!!

[@Blue.Lightning4]

I’m an accountant and you’re living my dream!!

[@didiermeynders]

What I notice is that he uses very simple sounds, that all together, and in cooperation with the melodie, sound very good.

[@ShlomoTv]

Love how humble he is!

[@jarazi1849]

KZbin era Summit is back baby!! 🤘

[@ColorWithLive]

The dry wet on the Multiband Dynamics in the vocal chain is at %69. Nice

[@rocktronics]

this is a gold mine of knowledge for aspiring producers. john is a chad.

[@MASSDECEPTIONTV]

Great tune...simple production. all it takes.

[@Impuhlz]

Never knew bro was an accountant- numbers by day, bangers by night

[@Crimsenmusic]

beautiful song and breakdown

[@MattxYo]

love this. thanks for being genuine john

[@granadamusic]

man he's such a great producer it's crazy

[@alphavital1597]

hayla's isolated vocals are amazing.

[@corythoma7914]

Thanks for the knowledge John and keeping it real!!🔊🎶🔥😎

[@amberlee388-ig]

I love this!!!

[@JonniStar251]

John seems really chilled and has a simple yet captive style to his music. I got my daw and keys so when I lock into my zone and build my music we shall share a stage one day.

[@RVDENT]

That Macook desktop is hilarious. Total chaos !

[@TeddyBaas]

I thought this guy was a douche but seems to be nice guy and I like that you can tell he actually makes his music and doesn’t use a ghost producer to play pretend also shows his process and doesn’t gate keep. Well done

[@wongtim12]

Dude’s a genius in a different way… i love his comment @ 3:52 cause i miss that trance melodic euphoric sound from 20yrs ago too

[@Linda_Richter]

Love it John ❤❤❤

[@ryderzer0]

‘Mastering is just making every thing louder’ Such a true statement 😂

[@marcschilder8211]

Banger

[@bribrifantastic]

Love ya Johnny boi!

[@kogpt-dash]

He always looks like a college student from Kansas and I like it.

[@zschmittyy]

thats incredible that hayla can write that song like that from just a 4 chord piano progression

[@miszde]

Obsessed!!!

[@ricardomontana6295]

Producer of the year 😎🔥🔥

[@steeze1716]

I need a 2024 edition of ‘how to make a tech house song’ from JS

[@squalzz4088]

Love this guy so much. Stock plugins for the win

[@gavsmithmusic]

A masterpiece mixed with stock plugins. I have been lied to for years!

[@artizzmusic4452]

I knew this guy is a trance influenced producer. i love his music.

[@stevenshaneyfelt]

i just heard this song randomly playing after some taylor swift and classic hits and it fit in so well- at a Goodwill

[@SunnyLicious]

Crazy how much I'm thinking about that desktop

[@devankmusic]

My Man !! John Summit🔥❤

[@Victoria-el3kr]

i love how he names all his channel tracks "sexy ah piano", "wya epic lead"

[@imfgr5324]

Happy to discover that Florian Thauvin is a talented music producer !

[@Leolright]

does anyone know the DIVA Preset Pack(s) he is using at 4:10 and 6:36 ? (i want to download it!!!)😜🫶

[@feiloubeats]

Still on Sylenth in 2024!

[@tomsunha8645]

@2:11 is that vocal rack a preset in Ableton? if so where do I find it pretty please

[@jondangos]

Broken down it looks so simple but it’s truly a master piece

[@frasathy]

I love Jhon

[@leblaeng]

King!

[@TranceSFX]

Lmfao I thought his desktop was a digital art wallpaper. "Cool theme...oh wait".

[@gianwilhelman]

Nice desktop wallpaper

[@nathandr2007]

Summit 💯💯💯

[@Nightfunk]

where did you find that hat sample on your desktop john?

[@weir]

Desktop of death still going strong 😭

[@DonDubin]

Holy shit didn't realize how many layers this track had

[@williamlopez8316]

What production software is he using?

[@anguiishmusic]

Ableton

[@williamlopez8316]

@@anguiishmusic thank you so much!

[@chakramami]

Fire track

[@bradgoody]

John summit is the fuckin man

[@Thatonedude3195]

What brand Shirt is that

[@jonak.loves.u]

anyone know what brand of shirt hes wearing? that shits tuff

[@mikevaughndj]

Gotta be real, never been a fan of his, but after this video I can respect him a bit more. Super cool dude it seems.

[@Fluym]

Holy shit man, thank you a lot for helping to open imagination ❤

[@Manilck]

Jeez didn't know his projects were that simple!!

[@Mac0SXTutorials101]

sometimes less is more

[@TurhanJames]

The 🐐

[@petersnyder3881]

So damn talented

[@beylover11]

Original track is sick, Cassian Remix is freaking lit

[@Sofieeeeeeeeee-5]

what software does he use??

[@chilloutvic]

NEED a piano + vocals version 😭

[@spacechild-j7d]

W FOR YOU MAN

[@midicine2114]

Hayla makes the song.

[@wildfiremusic_]

1:37 anyone else recognize that first chord from that one Minecraft soundtrack 😂

[@radiosmith8207]

💎

[@partyingwithmarcodj]

Enjoy the life brother

[@MaxxDeLay]

Dude has never even considered using a 16-inch MacBook, just rocking a 13 inch...

[@chadwickowens2650]

Let me get that edit with drums + vocals only haha 😅

[@jonasgarcia6257]

Sick

[@TearFoX]

❤

[@sancessounds]

Those desktop files need some organization goodness!!!

[@De_Ramirez]

Couldnt stop starring at the desktop

[@chriswilliams6448]

John's desktop gave me a stroke

[@Ill06Taco]

Any big producer that doesn't have at least one video showing them producing is not producing