A banger with a whammy bar

[@andrewhuang]

We're so pumped about the song we ended up with this episode! Stream "Bound To You" here: Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/5iCC7SJXU0jDPboo6Tbf2B Apple: music.apple.com/us/album/bound-to-you-single/1792728492 Bandcamp: sonicboomshow.bandcamp.com/track/bound-to-you KZbin: music.kzbin.info/aero/OLAK5uy_kF6Yuz3fnha8yonn4UGbnEAQKHWPnAin4 Amazon: music.amazon.com/albums/B0DV178N3Y More: fanlink.tv/sonicboom-boundtoyou

[@better.better]

honestly you should bring Craig and Matt in on this. doesn't seem like they're doing anything with DPC anymore, I know Craig said he joined a cover band, and there's nothing wrong with that, I'm assuming he wants to maintain his guitar work but doesn't want something that involves touring, and I think he's really more of a creative at heart and this is the sort of thing he really likes... remember when he did the whole month of "write a song each day" to get better at songwriting? I'm not sure what Matt's doing these days since he stopped making things for The Good Stuff, but I loved his writing for DPC, and I think it would be a shame if he never wrote anything again.

[@SomeKindofWizard]

It's so, so fun! Also hearing you guys go through the process as ever is excellent. It gave me a crazy thought; One of you write song lyrics, the other compose song music. Meet the two in the middle and try to find a way to get them to both fit in the middle, build a song entirely out of two artist's compromises. Heck, maybe even revengeance it and swap places, the other write, the other muse afterwards and see if the experience from the first change your approaches.

[@Jman_3705]

Friendship is Key

[@sambradford7068]

I love how Sonic Boom is just Rob repeatedly making Andrew make midwest emo music

[@nobudy111]

😂😂

[@Neveko]

Came here to say this

[@gek9678]

in the studio, straight up whamming it, and by "it" I mean... well, let's just say... my baar

[@bensonsj98]

Stellar comment.

[@jacobherr6117]

What an amazing reference

[@najrenchelf2751]

Challenge Idea: put music to already written lyrics! I've noticed that lyrics seemingly always come last - would be interesting to see how you guys extract emotion and energy from lyrics and translate this into music. Edit: ignore Chat GPT and AI generated lyrics idea in comments!

[@lucasboisneau4256]

Yesss

[@BobPlody]

It'd be cool to see them doing this with AI generated lyrics

[@CryogenTheMusicMan]

Amazing idea!

[@andrewusher1033]

FIRE IDEA

[@smartbart015]

It often doesn’t work at way. Mostly is just sound of words which sound right at certain places. Lyrics follow later

[@Slyness64209]

I feel like the last "I'm not bound to you" should have been a soul crushing scream held on for as long as you can

[@LivingDeadPunker]

Robs singing has improved so much. I love that for him

[@jamiyin5918]

Guys guys guys hear me out: We can actually see Andrew and Rob stick to each other in front of us if we start a Sonic Boom live performance

[@big_ol_ball838]

?

[@verdigrisgaming7891]

Yesss!!!

[@najrenchelf2751]

What do you mean "if we start a Sonic Boom live performance" - they will be live in Zurich on the 5th of March!

[@rustnepoteter]

fuck yes all jokes aside a live performance would be sick as hell

[@brekumoro]

I NEED Love Klutz live

[@drangal]

I know it's not your main instrument, but I always like what you do with the bass Andrew. The lines are super effective, never too plain, never too busy, just what's needed and where it's needed. Very tasty! And once again, what a track! l'll never tire of seeing the creativity and spontaneity you two share! 🔥

[@vladivanovic1234]

I was just thinking, I loved that bit with Andrew on Bass and Rob on drums, that itself could have been a song for me, that bass line just hit the spot, but I have some personal bias hehe.

[@trancadoemcasa]

Maybe that's all we need :)

[@MatthewDovetail]

awesome performance on bass right there

[@Undersans]

I love how the video starts so mellow, & by the end they're jumping around & yelling. It matches how the song builds perfectly

[@BriggsMullen]

This song came out so good. I think that this show is a testament to the fact that songwriting is a skill that gets better with consistent practice. It reminds me of a quote by Tchaikovsky where he says (paraphrased), "I sit at the piano at 9am every day, and the Muses have learned to be on time".

[@crispysteve42]

I guess recording an album at Abbey Road wasn't Beatles enough for these guys, they've gotta start playing with each others whammy bars too now

[@better.better]

I don't think that was part of the Beatles lore. certainly other bands that probably also recorded at Abbey road... there were the rumors about Boy George for example

[@elliotcrane]

@@better.better There seems to be a difference between playing with everybody’s whammy bars and just asking a friend once in a while.

[@GoobyShears]

no, they only played their *own* whammy bars together

[@georgeprice4212]

Wellp, this went from G to MA quite rapidly! 😂

[@lillycue]

This is one the best song ever created on Sonic Boom, great job you two!

[@brodskipod]

This show is what youtube should be about, keep on rockin' in the free world guys

[@joeys2234]

I think this is the best song out of this entire series. Not that the other ones haven't been interesting and fun but this was incredible and that build-up at the end was so intense it gave me chills.

[@deadmanwithpitchforkarms8376]

I think this pretty much every time a new episode comes out

[@rinzler4841]

to me its kinda the worst but whatever floats your boat

[@IsaacVonberg]

I think the choice to do live recording for the drums and bass really elevated this one. Carries so much groove.

[@FreshAlacrity]

The subtitles on this are so good - I love how much they add to the experience. Hats off to whoever put so much feeling into those! 🎉

[@TheJordan75]

Man Sonic Boom brings me so much joy, and this is definitely one of my favorite episodes so far

[@AcmeLife]

They are just too good lol, not even 5 mins and they have a sick verse and Chorus.

[@emmarossignol4445]

2:40 Andrew manages to play My Bloody Valentine by way of Spongebob.

[@CasparLapthorne]

I was very offended when Rob made fun of glide strumming 😂 I was briefly very excited for a shoegaze track

[@KingOfTheBeez]

i was yelling at my screen MENTION KEVIN SHIELDS

[@kaitlyn__L]

My favourite thing about the Jazzmaster whammy design is that it can bend up as well as down, in a way that sounds different from doing it on the fretboard (especially with chords). Fantastic intro, been wanting to put Tele style knobs on my JM for yeeears but this makes me want it even more!

[@DreadfulDrummer]

The fact the drumsticks weren't replaced by whammy bars is a bit of a missed opportunity 😄

[@BRaMMeG]

That build up at the end was AMAZING.

[@MetaNightmareX]

Holy crap guys. Killer track!! Your creative process looks so fun.

[@reset_rt]

The final song is such a bop 🤘🤘🤘

[@avawinters6184]

I love how flexible these lyrics can be, they could be for addiction, getting over negative self talk, or a relationship. This song is lovely, thank you

[@elliotcrane]

Which also means they’re about nothing specifically, but that’s ok still.

[@theroyalkiwi8848]

I see it like the lyrics are about a specific feeling that can come from various sources

[@marcellfekete773]

Good to see Rob has more confidence to also sing on a song! It's a banger guys

[@MaybeAnnatar]

Seeing Rob find confidence in his voice between the first FoO album and now has been really rewarding. Dude went from feeling like he could only do the more comedic tracks to having a genuinely outstanding voice has been great.

[@randomsmashplays3564]

that buildup is insane.

[@hanshubert6675]

rob playing only the whammy bar on the intro of the final song is awesome!

[@mitsync]

This is probably my favourite Sonic Boom yet with the back and forth and banger song. I also really appreciate how well made it is in terms of editing and captions, great job of the entire team! And of course the house band, how dare you betray poor Red like that 😮

[@Willsonix]

I think this is my favourite Sonic Boom song so far! I’ve listened to it loads on Spotify after watching the KZbin video, love it Andrew & Rob

[@csongorkakuk5871]

Holy cr*p this slapped really hard! You guys have just dropped probably one of my favorite bangers of the year, and we're still just over January haha. The final song truly made me emotional in a certain way.

[@teally-bop]

I literally just love this show so so so much!!! You guys are so creative and animated and the energy you guys bring to your songs is just another reason to get out of bed in the morning for me. Thank you for everything you do!

[@bevo65]

Every single time, I wonder how the hell these guys are going to make something of these ideas. And every time … they nail it.

[@MoshPat89]

this is such a banger! love the post rock vibes from the bridge especially and the overall ascending energy throughout

[@Shoonoonoo]

Really love the storytelling from the editor. Revealing little bits of the song at a time rather than in chunks. Awesome song, guys

[@bronsoncarder2491]

Holy shit dudes. So... I'm not going to get super into it, but basically I just found out that a girl I've been in love with for a long time has been leading me on and... Well, this song is basically every emotion I've had over the last two weeks. I mean, obviously I'm biased, but I think this is some of your best work as artists. Real emotion put to music. I would really love to hear you guys kinda revisit your best tracks and make a real album out of them.

[@TheBanana93]

Spent about a year trying to get my ex to love me and i thought she did... but she made out we were never more than friends... we spent soo much time together doing ya know couple things. Yeah shes 16 years older than me I don't care but she just didn't fall for me and it hurts so much. Makes no sense..... ahhh women.

[@better.better]

yeah it's so good that they're able to channel these emotions and apply them to situations that don't exist for them personally. I think bands that are unable to do that are the ones where you get the "one hit wonders" they're only able to write about things that actually affect them personally, and then when they're successful, suddenly they don't have anything to write about anymore.

[@better.better]

​@@TheBanana93 that moment when I realized that I was the only person keeping things together, and the only reason it was working what was because it was convenient for her to let me keep doing it.

[@teally-bop]

Oof don't hit me close to home like that man

[@bronsoncarder2491]

@@better.better That's really a fantastic point. As a producer myself who would really like to get into songwriting, I've mostly considered writing about my own experiences, but... I might try to get in the habit of trying to write about things that I relate to but haven't necessarily experienced. Thank you for this perspective!

[@Saduint]

3:35 Opeth vibes. "In the corner beside my window.."

[@colineadesyeux]

OGJEKE OPETH MENTIONED I LOVE OPETH

[@TastyChevelle]

What song is that?

[@Saduint]

@@TastyChevelle Hope Leaves

[@breannathompson9094]

@colineadesyeux same!

[@ParasocksTV]

1:53 Ok, now make it tell a joke.

[@bradleyard4195]

Those clean vibrato parts sound like you guys found the literal best flanger pedal ever conceived by anyone, dialed it in to absolute perfection, then layered it. Damn. So badass.

[@paramourcat]

Banger ending. I kind of just wanted it to devolve into noise completely, or for something to explode haha it's the kind of song you close your set with and just smash guitars or something

[@marnikdragers3739]

Damn do I love watching the two of you create music together. You both have such added value to each other, the both of you become such a creative powerhouse! Also just in all of sonic boom & first of october in general. BTW Andrew I want to say your IDM album Labyrinth is amongst one of the great IDM albums out there imo, to me it exists in the same space as Aphex twin, venetian snares, ... and such, but still with its own uniqueness. It has even assisted me in a few trips and damn was it an experience. Thank you for creating that album man its such a gem, it gives me the feelings I look for in music but rarely find. Always hyped for a new sonic boom creation!

[@michaeldefalco1568]

This may be the best quick comp i have seen. Love you two together. Keep it up if the feeling compels.

[@7sevens]

So fun and satisfying to watch this .. the talent and graft just there to access without them being put on show.. two sweet creative souls

[@server642]

Rob’s progressive drumming was incredible! Those fills looked like they were fun to play!

[@christinevr7698]

Epic gonna-break-up song!! The indecision, the growing realization you gotta do it - the whammy.😘 Word to the people this relates to: if you are going to do it, do it now 2 weeks BEFORE Valentines Day!

[@gammel_music]

This is 100% my favorite sonic boom song. That build up at the end is soo emotional

[@sojiro288]

Watching you two in the midst of your creative process is so amazing to me and I LOVE watching! Can't wait for more from you both!

[@ForTracyHyde]

Was 100% expecting it to be a shoegaze song. What a surprise...

[@Buderfingers]

I could almost see you guys going on tour as Sonic Boom. It would be like an improv act where you get suggestions from the audience and you just make it happen live in front of them.

[@bacekrecording]

Man! Robs singing! The quips from the house band! Amazing whams! The elevated captions! I’m here for all of it

[@ZackPennington]

This is probably your best song yet. Very Brand New vibes. Also, Andrew’s bass playing is underrated.

[@nikopink_]

One of the most fun songs you guys have put out so far!

[@aminormemory-musicartist]

You guys make me so happy! This has got to be one of my favorite songs from you. So good!

[@theroyalkiwi8848]

I love the progression of Rob's drumming in the section that keeps building, it's so pleasing to my ears lol

[@najrenchelf2751]

That idea to really let the ending section build and build and build and build and build payed off so well - oh my goodness! :D

[@maestrodillingerklopfgeist]

It never fails to remind me why I keep playing music everytime you guys are together..... It looks on film like the EXACT kind of moments I live for!!!! 😀 It's easy to see you guys are always vibing and very creatively compatible!!! Keep those coming!!! I'm always stoked for those collabs!!! 😁 Great work again!!! 😀 P.S. The dudes from the band you guys keep hiring for the cut scenes might have an attitude problem...... I hope you're not paying them too much per episode...... 😅

[@FreshFindsPod]

Rob doing a crazy dive bomb and Andrew doing the little bend into a pretty chord perfectly describes their individual personalities

[@loejewis]

That build up is epic. Such a good chord pregression

[@jyarf]

Thanks guys, capturing the magic of songwriting is so much fun to watch.

[@malone_the_gamer]

at the beginning it sounded like rob was about to go into "eruption" , love sonic boom and looking forward to the new producer series youre working on

[@krehme]

Thanks for another great collaboration. You two are both treasures. I value your work.

[@Zichqec]

Loooove this

[@Geminic]

Every thing these two create together is brilliant. I wish they finaly recorded a full time album as they want without any limits.

[@andrewhuang]

When Rob and I work together we prioritize fun, friendship, and KZbin. We have pretty big discographies of our own solo stuff with grand artistic visions that we’ve toiled over if you’re interested :)

[@joshuagodinez5867]

I love watching you guys create. This the best fast-paced song I've seen you put together. I think the build at the end should have been shorter by about half, but otherwise I think it's excellent.

[@sethward2971]

i cant with how the songs just keep getting more fire every episode

[@thewrenchturner1]

This was one of your best ever, fellas. I super enjoyed this episode! Keep up the great work. I'd love to see more of the DAW/recording process...That was high--level Tetris that came out great!

[@sylvinchaos8856]

Yess Ive been rewatching Sonic Boom a lot lately, its a comfort show for me so this is very welcome

[@neaituppi7306]

If I had access to a studio and equipment like that, the music I would do. It wouldn't be catchy pop songs with predictable directions, I know that.

[@d_s_ost]

Oh my... This is an absolute banger. Thank you so much, guys!

[@Astronometric]

The bass tone was particularly nice this time.

[@mrrobotocool]

You two seemed so relaxed this episode! Such a cool song.

[@internetstealers2731]

It's so great seeing the crew back in their stride! What an amazing song!

[@DrSnap23]

So this went from Rob whamming Andrew to "maybe that's all I want, maybe that's all I need"

[@SarahOrdreath]

Has to be the hottest Telecaster ive seen

[@daishoryujin95]

...So it would seem. (Pirates of the Caribbean music)

[@lilschlagen]

This song is such a banger. It's got some My Bloody Valentine meets The Smiths vibes but like way more animated than either of them ever got by the end. I love it.

[@Cosminen]

This is EASILY the BEST song you guys have EVER made!!!! What the fuck?!? 😅🥳🤘🤘🤘

[@philbarbato]

You guys keep making these bangers. When’s the tour?

[@TheColoroutofSpace]

New favorite Sonic Boom song. I love the sound and structure, and always love when a song escalates into yelling.

[@cobla77]

Guys, I saw this come up on New Releases and gave it spin. It's legit a GREAT song. You should both be very proud! Congrats. 🙂

[@aidanhennebry]

You guys somehow keep finding ways to make the newest Sonic Boom song my favourite. 11/10. Best one yet. Pump that ending right into my veins.

[@raincape7042]

I love this series so much. Sometimes it's like you guys take all the stuff in my head and put it into a fitting theme song based on my current feelings.

[@JFlick-nz1jj]

I am commenting to please the algorithm, because this jam needs to be seen by more people. Amazing song with lots of power.

[@GrzegorzBojanek]

WOW - One of the best tracks of you guys. And Andy - I for me this one is the best since... I think... "Lake Louise". Great stuff! Cheers!

[@saulgoodman1390]

Amazing track! The build up all the way to the end was killer!!

[@Cyrax89721]

I appreciate that you guys explain simple concepts like whammy bars and vibrato. It seems basic to most of us, but somewhere out there is a person who is learning about it for the first time. ❤

[@ckannan90]

Only halfway through, and already loving this video. Something about this one doesn’t feel like a Sonic Boom video at all. It feels like a standalone FOO video, maybe because of the heavy focus on songwriting.

[@y.a.pthered]

You guys make some of the prettiest love songs, and now some of the most uplifting break up songs

[@znxster]

There is a suggestion that the "whammy" bar was called that because of Lonnie Mack and their "The Wham of That Memphis Man!", according to Gibson (via Wikipedia).

[@ChiggyChiggyChiggy]

Holy hell, Rob. Those high notes are amazing! We need more of that!

[@screw_tape]

watching u guys play together is so fun and inspirational. keep up the fantastic work

[@tucker_the_mandolinist]

It sounds vaguely like a Glen Phillips song, at least until the yelling bits. I could definitely see this being Toad the Wet Sprocket's New Constellation album. I love the style of the backing vocals on this one.

[@BeamTheChao]

The final song is giving huge Tragically Hip/Foo Fighters! I love the direction you guys went with the buildup. Another one for the books!

[@zachstillman3366]

The repeated and ever more screamed last line is very Hand That Feeds NIN. Respect.

[@NotPayton]

we're so lucky to have two creative friends in a high-quality studio, making music and filming the entire process

[@lachlanwood61]

Yo wait this has such a shoegaze and 2nd wave emo vibe and I'm all for it. More of this please

[@commodoor6549]

I'm pretty sure you have the option of bending down on a single string, just start your note already bent up.

[@andrewhuang]

True but not possible with many types of phrases, or any chords

[@commodoor6549]

@@andrewhuang Also true that bending chords aren't really doable, but many double stops are possible, and like a duophonic synth, two notes can give you a sense of chords. But in terms of single and two note phrases, listen to Garrett Amos on _Midnight at the Oasis_ it may broaden your horizons on bending sans a whammy bar. Thanks for the response. And btw, I'm really loving when you make original music on the fly. Very musical. Very inspiring. .

[@gadzooks4476]

Love the show and love this song! Absolute banger! You both nailed it. Everything!

[@raymond9642]

This song channels a relationship I had with a person who struggled with addiction. I cared a lot for this person but over time I realized I was chipping away at myself trying to save them and our relationship. I had to reluctantly break free. The end is much like any conversation we had about the subject that would inevitably end in a screaming match.

[@BlackTomorrowMusic]

Yet another awesome song! Great job, guys. With the whole whammy bar theme, a guest appearance with Lachy Doley and his whammy Clavinet would've been a fun twist.

[@stevegroh4520]

That telecaster is badass, might need to snag one of those! Also, Great playing!