The Evolution Of Skrillex’s Drums 2023 (Why He Is The Best)

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[@Tophe]

Skrillex saw the 'why all my homies hate skrillex' video on youtube and reacted accordingly.

[@mcgritty8842]

No surprise it was made by a Uk dubstep elitist who hates everything made from like 2010 on. The dude who made the video is the definition of a hipster lol

[@wildfiremusic_]

nah deadass 💀

[@crystalcvt]

@@mcgritty8842no offense, but did you actually watch the video? the guy who made it says pretty clearly that he *wanted* to blame Skrillex for the decline in his favorite genre, but that the change was being spearheaded by Tearout artists in the UK before Skrillex even started making heavy electronic music

[@CrustaceousB]

You guys are just a comedy podcast masquerading as a production channel. 🤣 So entertaining and once again I love the way you guys explain things. 💜💜💜

[@braugustus]

This video made me realise I’m not doing enough in my productions. I used to be a lot more wild but then tamed it down. Felt like Skrillex just kicked my ass in a sports game. Time to practice.

[@brendana8069]

Episodes like this really stand out. Not a lot of people have the knowledge of the history, the skills to isolate/replicate it, and also a KZbin platform to share it on. Hope to see more episodes of AI (Audio Investigators)!!

[@XLNTSOUND]

Hellyeah thanks Brendan!

[@drewconnery5422]

Amazing accomplishment that Skrillex is using your samples. Congrats, guys.

[@LoveExcelsAll]

I don't know if someone else commented, but if your searching The Amen Brother Breakbeat its by The Winstons NOT James Brown. The main Breakbeat sampled by James Brown (there are numerous ones) is The Funky Drummer featuring Clyde Stubblefield.

[@MartHommes]

Skrillex using some of your samples is so cool. Must feel surreal for you guys

[@rhozu]

dope video. it's been such a journey watching skrillex evolve throughout the years. i feel like he released a lot of stress putting these out finally, and can move on and continue making more of the dopest, freshest beats on earth lol. can't wait to see what's next you never know

[@SepticDNB]

Y’all dug so deep that you dunno the amen break was from a Winstons tune?

[@FadedgrayOfficial]

I feel like Sonny has even mentioned it before to surround yourself with people that you resonate with

[@16bitvillain]

James Brown was influential for sure, though the Amen Break was thanks to The Winstons. Origianlly from the song Amen Brother (1969). Dig how detailed you guys get with your breakdowns btw!

[@XLNTSOUND]

Oh nice fact man!!

[@ghostplayermusic]

@@XLNTSOUND the funky drummer break is from James brown, another classic garage break

[@PrestonBaez]

James Brown produced Think (About It) with Lyn Collins which is where the think break is from

[@youngsuit]

i was about to say

[@jamestxi]

No better advertising for your sound packs than skrillex using them

[@ambientthrill6687]

This is so so so deep studied and researched video .....I appreciate the work you guys put in for the producers .... it's inspiring and lot to gain techniques and use them in production with individual taste and modifications.....love it love it !!!

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This is one of the few channels I come back to these days because the content actually contains hidden gems. I've seen a lot of KZbin channels in music production - most are garbage unfortunately. Awesome job on consistency in quality content.

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Ayeee thank you so much

[@bumwog]

13:52 the trap drop in agen wida with the timpala/darbuka or whatever it is just tickles my fancy in a way nothing else has. I wish he played it out live. Also I'm pretty sure the drum in Xena is a darbuka if you anyones wondering. And if anyone loves that tribal trap shiet like me check out ICHI. He's unreal

[@emmanumusic]

I didn't know what was a darbuka. Now it makes sense! Sonny is a true genius musician and a legend.

[@amandus152]

thank you for material and timestamps. All The BEST!

[@Husmanmusic]

This channel is CRAZY good. Glad I found you guys, learning a lot

[@EG0MUSIKOFFICIAL]

great video! love your vibe!

[@dubbacteria8095]

That was great ! Would like to see same analyses on Noisia 😍

[@XLNTSOUND]

Love this idea

[@futureimprint5793]

Awesome shout - also would be great with Prodigy. Liam probably the greatest sampling genius who ever lived….

[@way.lie.mp3]

This was so well curated and researched big ups!

[@unclerickybass]

By far one of the best videos you guys have put out! Can’t wait for gorilla!

[@gafacci]

31:51 the rythym is more like Gqom than Jersey. Love everybit of the video.

[@tyeblee23]

Love you guys appreciate all those nugs of knowledge ❤

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We love you ❤

[@jamalfadesemall9275]

So a little background on the Amen break, it is not an old James Brown break. It is actually from a song called Amen Brother by the Winstons, it was written in 1969. It has been used in so many different ways and on tons of songs in all genres, probably the most recognized 7 seconds in EDM and dance music history. The drummer responsible for that break died homeless and the Winstons never recieved a dime in royalties for the countless times it has been sampled.

[@jonathanmcdermott25]

Dudes, EXCELLENT video! It’s crazy how insightful you guys are with it

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The personally of these guys is top notch. I'm gonna get their sample pack day one.

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Hellyeah baby!!

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Drop volume. 1 and 2 is definitely worth it

[@FatalFriction]

You gotta mentoin Dave Taylor's (Switch) influence on Diplo's productions also. Their collab major lazer for example.

[@michaelmayo2663]

Correction: Amen Brother was by the Winstons. Not James Brown.

[@DJEventHorizonz]

at 26:00, that part of the beat always reminds me of the beginning off the Cupid Shuffle. Not exactly the same pattern but...just listen to it.

[@Baztation]

nice break down!

[@davidthortucker1928]

Love this study of Skrill’s work, beautiful collaboration

[@ilikemedia628]

Learned so much from this! Thanks for the analysis! You guys rock!

[@DJYukie]

Really love this video.

[@XLNTSOUND]

Thank you!

[@ribongia]

The amen break comes is not james brown is from a tune called amen brother by a soul group called Winstons

[@mooxxmusic]

Loved the video guys

[@Synfetik]

Great video, thanks for this!

[@gusmcbean9474]

Where did these stems originate from? DId ya'll make them?

[@heroforest]

This is the best best video you have made I can think of. Like, ever. Thank you very much!

[@diskjockey7119]

the winstons - amen brother

[@johnnyeproductions]

I will have to check out GG. I have some of your packs, as a drummer I love that you are explaining the evolution of how simple ear candy can bring a whole new flavor to your tracks!

[@Trentcast]

There’s so much of Sleepnet (Nik from Noisia) in tears. My favorite from the album

[@gtullymusic]

Awesome vid 🙏 valuable stuff

[@erazemusic7262]

Super informative guys!!

[@Dhustekoficial]

imagine having your forever idol use the samples you created? - wouldn't that be the singularity of success in music production? - Im so happy 4 u guys

[@rapidspectre7076]

Really insightful video

[@DaveChips]

I'm super happy that you touched Burial 😊👌

[@renebaumann2212]

That's incredible as always! Guys can you do a videos how to make a modern breakbeat like BICEP, KAS:ST & how to make Fred Again sound?

[@XLNTSOUND]

This is definitely on our list

[@nmanisbig]

Yooo skrill used your samples? Great video, some of the most knowledgable producers on KZbin

[@Dayfree.]

THIS WAS SO FUN TO WATCH

[@helina-keijo9561]

I think you can hear the influence from Noisia as well in his new productions.

[@KordTaylor]

Nice video! You guys are so thorough and respectful ❤

[@cutemode9689]

amazing waiting for the 15th like its the 1st of the month 🥶

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So close!

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LETS GO!!

[@Chanslam]

That burial song is still so good

[@robertgarvansnyder4665]

Also, people still calling Burial dubstep like 15 years later.

[@maxuskaiko3272]

jesus what a video. absolute heat.

[@rasmush6884]

How in-depth this video is, is amazing. Great work as usual guys!

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Thanks Rasmus!

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Love you guys❤

[@RoryA-v2k]

Amazing analysis and a really great resource as a producer, you can come here and get inspired/motivated - you said it about the hats 'he makes you feel lazy as a producer'

[@djwashiwasha]

You guys didn't knew Jack Ü era was produced by Boaz Van de Beatz? It has all his signature in the music

[@officialpochi]

thats so dope he used ur sounds too!

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You guys are so rad

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Thanks! So are you!

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You guys are my favorite music production youtube channel keep on going bois have learned tons and had a heckalotta fun

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We won’t stop ever

[@mcgritty8842]

Yall do know Dogs Blood been around since before 2019? I saw them perform live in 2013. It was such a dope and refreshing set

[@gabe.salcedo]

loved it, ya'll articulated my thoughts perfectly of my experience of Skrilex's music over the years 👌

[@nzvstnbeats]

Love your videos,guys!!!

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Thank you so much for watching!

[@jalunow]

Awesome. Content!

[@Harout_Zadikian]

At 2023 part ... In Arabic Dabke & Pop Genres specially in (Syria & Lebanon) we use this technique a lot ... making the snare first before the kick and then we quantize the kick & snare as the genre or the vibe & how it sounds

[@spencersalzberg7213]

Love how knowledgeable you guys are! Isn't that burial song hyper dub?

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Mad hearing santigold mentioned havent heard about her for years

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love this long videos

[@JonnoRobinson]

Can you please add timestamps?

[@producermathew]

As a British music producer, Skrillex's latest stuff is not UK Bass - certainly Skrillex has taken influence as it seems he has spent a lot of time in the UK over the past couple years. Particularly telling is the use of rhythms found a lot in UK Drill. What I think is awesome is that his newest music can not be categorised as one genre. There's so much influence and so much culture packed into each song that Skrillex has kind of invented his own genre! What's poetic is that this reflects what happened with deadmau5 back in the day.

[@ar_snl]

The recess album made me feel inspired to produce music.

[@baulsmahoney]

This was excellent thanks a lot

[@XLNTSOUND]

You're very welcome!

[@aditiyariyadhi]

Please Make The Evolution Of Skrillex’s Chord Progression & Melody 2023

[@ShiShiWorld]

this is such a dope video

[@Lou-Edrums]

amen break is from a song called amen brother by the winstons

[@lollmvq8365]

Nice 1

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these two need to start a podcast

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@@XENOMORPHILLIA_OFFICIAL Lol you’re hilarious

[@unkwnfella4849]

Lots of OTT and hand drawn cuts/fade outs afterwards, smear the sound until it’s bright and right in your face, then surgically cut until desired result. Seems pretty straight forward to me. Sheer passion and dedication can get u further than a simple “know how”. Experiment and take risks. Just make sure ure doing this outside of your project file, otherwise ure risking losing the track of what u we’re trying to create in a first place

[@youtubeii434]

This dude really dropped that the amen break came from james brown lmao. It's from the winstons in the song "amen brother".

[@imaikomusic]

Fuji Opener snare is from Noisia's pack on Splice

[@XLNTSOUND]

You sure??

[@imaikomusic]

@@XLNTSOUND Yep, it's titled "Am_mod_test_alt"

[@imaikomusic]

It's pitched up though

[@keezkeezmusic]

@@imaikomusic just tried it out, pitched it +3 and def sounds the exact same haha

[@berkeals814]

Great video, thank you guys! Also can you do video about fred again and four tet.Their groove is sick too.Especially four tet

[@IamMXNDXZmusic]

what in the actual FACK was the intro song?!?! That shit SLAAAAAPS!!! 🗣️🔥 incredible video btw 🙏🏻💙

[@whyyoumakethissohard]

Looking forward to Gorilla. What are you using to extract the drum stems? I have RX8 and have been using the Music Rebalance feature. But it does not sound as clean and present as these stems you are playing. Thanks for the content!

[@oakesfegley6050]

Dope fucking video holy shit

[@matthewjswider]

14:17 are you referring to dogblood being released in 2019? They played live at edc in 2015. I’ve had those songs (playing them as a dj) since then. I’ve always loved break law more than anything.

[@contactoema]

nice video

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Gospel Brothers! Absolute Class

[@joeynobledemandcurve3466]

What are you doing to isolate the drums like that?

[@chadlategan2808]

Those percussive hits makes reminds me a lot of Flume's first album in 2013. I feel like that could have influenced Skrillex.

[@nastynate3989]

Getting back into skrillex and some of his more recent music got me out of the habit of using the same old on the grid drums Especially when he dropped Supersonic

[@XLNTSOUND]

So sick! Supersonic is a banger

[@Zach-bc7xi]

Do one next on notlo's evolution!!!

[@crowkangi]

thank you for this. ive been waiting for somebody to talk about why Skillex is the goat. the drums are a good place to start. I still need a full analysis of why he's the godfather. one point is id make is that his dubstep is way beyond just sound design and heavy drops, he makes songs and is so musical. he's melodies are timeless and at his best he makes dubstep that is actually emotional. not just trying to have emotion like the cry bangers people make(laughable). I went to an Illenium show a few months back and just couldn't take the attempt at emotion but falling ridiculously short. this is why skilled transcends and why mainstream artists want to work with him. make real music folks, dont just hide behind sound design.

[@letsstartapeaceriot]

Actually he had a app too for iPhone for recess

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You guys are amazing Making Skrillex Videos since 1 month ❤🧡❤‍🔥🔥🔥

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I wish you more views!

[@arnaud6188]

so funny :D love that content

[@ignorante.promedio]

you guys shoud do the noisia beat evolution, dnb, techno, hiphop +more