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@DannyZaidman 4 жыл бұрын
One thing I came across in my songwriting journey that changed my approach forever is define the spirit of the song. What I mean is find a message/feeling that the song is trying to convey (heartbreak, lust, partying at 4am, etc) and use that the drive all your musical decisions. I find when I try to use music to describe a feeling everything ends up falling into place much more smoothly. Then all I have to do is ask myself "how do I bring the spirit of the song to life?". Great video as usual Andrew, I will keep these tips in my back pocket!
@icantthinkofanything798 4 жыл бұрын
That's really helpful of you to explain. I've heard that said before but it's important to me to try and get as close to an aesthetic as I possibly can.
@DannyZaidman 4 жыл бұрын
@@icantthinkofanything798 That's right, too often we get stuck in the technical aspects of music and forget that the whole point is to get the listener to feel something. At the end of the day that's all that matters, and it's a good way to move forward when you get stuck on a song.
@BenniBodinJagell 4 жыл бұрын
This cannot be understated. I especially find this idea useful when writing guitar solos - there are so many things you could play and many guitarists will just shred all the way, but when you know what you want to say you'll probably write something more original and fitting to the song.
@christopherecatalano 4 жыл бұрын
That is really great. Intentions stay true to the heart and and mind of the song beast😅
@nondescript4138 4 жыл бұрын
This helped me a lot.Thank you!
@linuxdudhp8 4 жыл бұрын
I like how you take your time to demonstrate us everything with examples! Makes it way easier to understand! Thumbs up! Super fan. Of you
@doctorjay1724 4 жыл бұрын
:)
@dby20 4 жыл бұрын
damn, i wish i could hang out with him someday.
@chiju 4 жыл бұрын
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@jessicazajac9886 4 жыл бұрын
Daniel Torres 👍🏼👍🏼
@EnriquePage91 4 жыл бұрын
Plus he gets to flex his songs at the same time 🤷🏻♂️🔥
@camandrew206 4 жыл бұрын
I always find it helpful to not over think things when you’re first starting a song. Think of it as a first draft that you can always change later. But it’s easier to get some down and tweak later than trying to come up with the perfect part at the get go
@squiltonrox 4 жыл бұрын
I really feel that, I haven't ever personally made a song, but I have been trying to and I get so caught up in the details at the start that I burnout, definitely gonna try this. Thank you
@laurenpinschannels 4 жыл бұрын
so much agreed. I find that making something I know is bad, then making something that harmonizes with it, and then *tossing the first thing and improvising something new to harmonize with it*, can be really cool for building up the initial structure.
@camandrew206 4 жыл бұрын
Alton Wright keep going. It’s really rewarding even if you’re not loving what you’re making. It’s taken me years to get comfortable writing lyrics especially. Also a little music theory can go a lonnnng way
@camandrew206 4 жыл бұрын
Lauren yeah that sounds like an interesting way of writing
@ethanyoung4629 4 жыл бұрын
when writing, I deliberate put a place I like to call the "brain dump" where I put any thoughts and garbage that could MAYBE be a part of the song later.
@Ryno6465 4 жыл бұрын
It always makes me feel so smart when you bring up a "songwriting trick" that I've just instinctually used without thinking about it before.
@novakastmusic 4 жыл бұрын
Big brain.
@no-rj5by 4 жыл бұрын
This! I Literally used the last one of the most recent song I wrote
@madster01 4 жыл бұрын
Sam that’s nuts 🔥 hopefully I’ll be able to listen to your work
@ToyKeeper 4 жыл бұрын
This video made me feel pretty good about the last song I finished. I used all five tricks (at least somewhat) without even really thinking about it. 1. Change the established chord - the final loop did this, though only a different mode 2. Make them wait - was the primary trick I used between parts 3. Subtract for impact - was used inside every verse, and also each verse toned down the intensity overall 4. Dip at the start of verse 2 - for me it was verses 3 and 4 which did this, but close enough 5. Shorten verse 2 - again, it was verses 3 and 4, but still It was literally the first time I've seriously attempted a song in a DAW instead of using dawless hardware methods, so I tried to make it simple... just a four-chord song with no plan in mind, merely jamming and then arranging some of the better parts into a song. But it went well, and it's helpful to see Andrew clearly articulate *why* it went well.
@chancesmith116 4 жыл бұрын
“This is low for my range” *proceeds to sound like an angel*
@fisheatsyourhead 4 жыл бұрын
I think he said that not to pretend to be humble it was to say its funny how low in his range is still pretty high
@laurenpinschannels 4 жыл бұрын
he sounded so good! now I want a whole song based around that sound, maybe put it through some light processing with an eq or multiband slappy compressor to bring out the sharpness of the high harmonics
@enricodemeo 4 жыл бұрын
He really is a tenor for surr
@Millie-um2bi 4 жыл бұрын
The verse was clearly not working for him, but when he got to the chorus it sounded great
@PokeTwilight 3 жыл бұрын
@@Millie-um2bi Yeah you can tell his vocal range really fits the chorus
@discofox6506 4 жыл бұрын
I'm teaching a songwriting class tomorrow and seeing the same points im going to touch on in this video kind of eases the anxiety. Maybe I do know what I'm talking about haha
@andrewhuang 4 жыл бұрын
Yah! Teach em good!!
@krishmaheshwari3477 4 жыл бұрын
1.99 Million! We are almost there!
@thanhhuy-ben5788 4 жыл бұрын
Yesssir
@genx1144 4 жыл бұрын
“In the air tonight” by Phil Collins is one of the songs that make you wait. And wait. And wait a little more.
@PantaFlux 4 жыл бұрын
After almost 40 years I just recently learned that there is a different version with more drums right from the beginning (kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j9Fxd81hubbWenU.html ). 😵 How annoying compared to the more sparse version I was used waiting to for decades (kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g7Rjq5CcpsjLdok.html ). 😍
@vzm4663 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed, thats what makes it so cool- it takes an ENTIRE song's length before we get to the payoff, which is the super awesome drum fill into the chorus. The parts before it though are interesting as well, so the song as a whole is great, and not just the climax part. 👏
@fisheranderson2597 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Andrew! I've never noticed the quieter start to the second verse, but I just listened to a bunch of other songs and that's SO COOL!!! I'll definitely be taking your class next month!!! Keep up the AMAZING work!
@felixmarques 4 жыл бұрын
It's very overdone, though (that's why people call it the Eurovision modulation or the Disney modulation). It can be done in really awesome ways (“Mein Herr” from Cabaret combines it with giving the full lyrics to the choir and letting the main vocal stay in one sustained note) but modulation can be used in other fantastic ways. Two examples: “Love on Top” by Beyoncé modulates upwards SEVERAL TIMES and it's joyful and awesome. “Nemo” by Nightwish does it halfway through the SECOND VERSE.
@Liam-bp2rm 4 жыл бұрын
What a talent. Not only being a great singer, writer, and producer, but also a great teacher.
@robertnixon2223 4 жыл бұрын
I stayed on the end card just to listen to the clip from Sparkle Mountain.
@trishag4723 4 жыл бұрын
OMG NO WAY. i am a very very beginner songwriter and just today I was searching for tips for songwriting, and then you post this? 😱
@icantthinkofanything798 4 жыл бұрын
Aw good for you :) I hope you make something you're proud of
@trishag4723 4 жыл бұрын
@@icantthinkofanything798 thanksss
@41-Haiku 4 жыл бұрын
The course is super worth it, by the way.
@SeanMarsh 4 жыл бұрын
Welcome to a whoooole new world!
@trishag4723 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you guys for all the nice comments!
@adammgolan 4 жыл бұрын
America says: "We love a chorus" But don't get complicated and bore us Though meaning might be missing We need to know the words after just one listen
@13372p34k 4 жыл бұрын
so, repeat stuff (x3) repeat stuff (x3)
@PsiVolt 4 жыл бұрын
@@13372p34k repeat stuff 3x reacharound combo
@Iamveryconfusedabout 4 жыл бұрын
this is a great comment
@themandownstairs4765 4 жыл бұрын
@@PsiVolt This thread went from Andrew Huang to Bo Burnham to Homestuck so fast I got whiplash
@nateo7045 3 жыл бұрын
Homestuck? Where?
@chaddetoski6357 4 жыл бұрын
I love it when a song brings the last chorus up a half step in pitch, just gives it that bit extra rise of energy to make it feel climatic
@theaddictofgaming9174 4 жыл бұрын
@fjf sjdnx A Disney modulation is going up a whole step, not a half step. Similar effect, though.
@kravvall4869 4 жыл бұрын
"Living on a prayer" by Bon Jovi is an awesome example of this
@SynthApprentice 4 жыл бұрын
@@kravvall4869 Seasons in the Sun is the best example ever.
@Zumovaari 4 жыл бұрын
Why not a quarter step (like Jacob Collier does)
@delgryphon6633 4 жыл бұрын
Ah is that also called a key change?
@buriedstpatrick2294 4 жыл бұрын
Starting immediately with the chorus is also a great way to hook people. If that's a bit much for your song, you can try playing around with some elements of the chorus rather than bringing it in fully. Like taking out vocals, or playing it more softly.
@zshakoblahROBLOX 4 жыл бұрын
Shameless plug to sign up for the online course! I did it in April. It was a wild ride but I learned a ton and now have 6 complete songs that I didn't 6 weeks ago.
@crimson3362 4 жыл бұрын
all these tips are awesome wow, usually when i see a “tips to improve your songs” it’s like,, “have you melody follow a question and answer pattern” or “have a part of the song that changes”, like suuuper obvious or vague stuff. this video, however, makes me feel like my songs are gonna be a little bit better just from watching this video and having these ideas in my head. andrew huang best songwriting teacher
@fakshen1973 4 жыл бұрын
I'm not an expert but some things I've done that have helped: I got to a big moment at the end of the bridge and needed a way to get back to the verse. But it was just jarring to jump into that verse. I muted the drums for one measure of that verse then unmuted. It really worked smooth out the two parts that seemed to be in conflict with each other. I sometimes change up my effects between verses, especially time based/rhythm based effects like delay. If you have a delay set to a musical division in verse one, change it up for verse two. You can even mute the sends rhythmically to create even more weirdness. It works and from a creative standpoint, it's CHEAP. Want to create a bridge but don't know what to play? Take your melody and shift it earlier by half a measure. You can keep the first half as a pickup or just mute it. Now you have something that still works in the same key, is related, but now sounds really different. This stuff doesn't always work. But they are pretty quick to audition and see if some sparks fly. If it doesn't bog you down creatively, then use it.
@westonkenyonmusic 4 жыл бұрын
I often use that technic (the third one I think). I always subtract elements during the build and rarely add more. The smaller the build, the bigger the drop. A sneaky method to making the drop sound bigger and louder is to subtly automate the master volume down so that the build gets quieter and goes full volume again for the drop.
@lighthouseisland7668 4 жыл бұрын
Hi
@seamasmanly 4 жыл бұрын
One of my voice teachers suggested playing with different emotions during a song, in order to exaggerate certain qualities. Also changing from clear pronunciation to messy, changing up EQ from verse to verse etc. Thanks!
@Jessicajune198 4 жыл бұрын
You're almost at 2 mill subs! Lets get you to the top of youtube mountain!
@andrewhuang 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jessica!
@Jessicajune198 4 жыл бұрын
@@andrewhuang No problem! Your videos have helped me so much through my university work so a big thank you.
@delayedstwr 4 жыл бұрын
Congrats on 2 mil subs
@dreaminginnoother 4 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite things I like to hear in a song is when the second verse is used as a platform for a new idea. Usually verses are not good enough to hear twice, and even beyond singing the part a little differently, I think the best songs often make the second verse so different from the first, that it's almost like you are getting 2 different bridges. I am not a fan of too much repetition generally, and capable artists can usually take a theme and run with it as opposed to reaching for a thing that works and repeating it. Play with shit, experiment. There are so many directions you can go with any given part, let your mind explore on that second verse. Make it so the bridge has to compete with how good the second verse is, then you know you are onto something.
@tylerkennedy4203 3 жыл бұрын
I have been producing for 11 years now and I've been apart of a lot of communities but one thing I can say Is I've never seen someone so positive and so dedicated to educating people, I've taught many friends how to get started writing their own music and explaining things can be very hard It's one thing to know something and another to put it into words and I can tell you definitely put a lot of work into these videos thank you for everything you do on this channel keep it coming
@arbo6850 4 жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness the musical Once is why I started writing music and Andrew is why I started production! Wild to see Once come up in one of these videos
@yubii2559 4 жыл бұрын
"Don't bore us, get to the chorus". This is true for most songs but I think the more important part of this quote is "Don't bore us". Some of my favorite songs to listen to have a longer 2nd verse and I think the reason it works is because their 2nd verse are interesting and not just a rephrasing of the 1st verse. In the first place, I won't be bored if I love the verses.
@noahluard 4 жыл бұрын
0:19 when jacob collier modulates to g half sharp minor for the nineteenth time
@DankTankStudios 4 жыл бұрын
When I want to have more interesting song structure I will listen to a song from a completely different genre and use that song’s structure to influence the flow of my own song. Don’t know how to transition from chorus to verse in your pop song? Listen to a transition from a rock song and go with that. Most of the time it adds a new dimension to your track. Love your tips man!
@Kapin05 4 жыл бұрын
Take this one step further and try to mash your favourite elements from different genres together in general. It's how powerful new genres are formed.
@SynthApprentice 4 жыл бұрын
@@Kapin05 That's how I come up with a lot of my stuff!
@lilbeeston 4 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait for your class. I am in!! So excited
@MarlonKingShow 4 жыл бұрын
Some classic tips there. I use quite a few of these but really nice to see them all mentioned and explained in one video. Great work dude.
@beapiper898 4 жыл бұрын
this is so clear and so good to hear examples. thanks for making these videos
@nilswandreymusic 4 жыл бұрын
Dude, I'm writing songs for 20+ years, but this was refreshingly reminding! Not just for beginners, but when you're going through the motions, nice stuff! Also, I like the sound of your songs! Sounds different and fresh!
@QuentinDamour 4 жыл бұрын
Thank's for the tips ! and congrats on (almost) 2M ! I'll try to incorporate these in my next one
@ethanmoskowitzz 4 жыл бұрын
this video left me very inspired. I also thought the quality of your production (audio and video) was excellent. Thanks!
@Jopeymessmusic 4 жыл бұрын
Man, your music sounds so vibrant and happy! I've been stuck writing bleak af music the last few years. Interesting tips for sure.
@dreaminginnoother 4 жыл бұрын
That first trick is such a simple one that gets me every time when I hear it. Just a change in one chord on a chorus can change the feel of the same melody in such a subtle but cool way. I would guess most people usually don't catch that, but I always love that. When I write, if I ever have a little trouble deciding on which chord should go next, after I make my decision, I try to keep the second choice in my pocket for one time use somewhere.
@JaneEllenMusic 4 жыл бұрын
You always have such fantastic ideas, thank you for sharing!
@lilycarone5116 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for posting this! Very helpful!!
@MattMosca17 Жыл бұрын
you continue to be one of the best resources for songwriting and production, even when i fade away for some time. thanks for being so damn consistent when i fail to be.
@schmohawk777 4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video as always Andrew. I don’t know I how you constantly keep providing interesting and helpful content! Thank you 🙏🏼
@ann29light 4 жыл бұрын
This is really helpful! Thank you as always, Andrew! 👏🏻
@JacobSmithLighting 4 жыл бұрын
CONGRATS ON 2 MILL!!!!!!!!!!!!
@ahmadmoussa3771 4 жыл бұрын
Bro, your videos always drop when I need them the most! Please never stop doing these
@teemoben7656 3 жыл бұрын
I feel very encouraged by that video in trusting my ears and experience cause I happen to know and use these things without knowing that I do. Thanks so much!
@DoctorDupe 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all your videos always learn new stuff from them!
@RealDLMusic 4 жыл бұрын
Man this video came up at the perfect time! Every little nugget of information I learn from you, helps me get better. Thanks for the awesome video.
@ThreeEarRabbit 4 жыл бұрын
I really loved every moment of this video. You're probably not gonna see this, but you, Virtual Riot, and acestoaces are the people who inspired me to start producing my music back in 2016, and seeing your channel grow really warms my heart. Love from Shanghai! -Sinex
@micahroberts-composerandar6629 4 жыл бұрын
You should make this a series! I learned a lot today and would love to hear more!
@NefertitiGold 4 жыл бұрын
Definitely agree with the last tip. I’ve noticed I naturally do that with some of my songs 💛💛💛
@Mr.Batsu12 4 жыл бұрын
Andrew, your videos are always such a wealth of information. I've created so many text files with great tips such as ones in this video. I can't thank you enough!
@djcardboardbox8091 4 жыл бұрын
Making us wait! Great tutorial bro. One technique that I use is to use Inverted Chords which gives a bit better color than a usual chord. Keep these videos coming
@JakeBisognin 4 жыл бұрын
Great tips...I also just loved how fun your videos are, I laughed out loud numerous times!
@comotuabogada Жыл бұрын
Loved the video! Thank you❤
@AugustRadioProject 2 жыл бұрын
I like the idea of changing the chords to 'uplift' the music. I've always thought that reflecting the 'feeling' in the lyrics with the music. Such solid advice, thanks man!
@simonon-music 4 жыл бұрын
Oh Boy! Just signed up for the course. So excited!!
@Tom.473 4 жыл бұрын
Please do more videos on this topic, so inspiring!
@rickymolina7390 4 жыл бұрын
Super songwriting ideas! Thanks Andrew!
@matthewjones517 4 жыл бұрын
Love this video! I literally needed this right now. :)
@Drakotar 4 жыл бұрын
Loved this, thank you! 👍🏼
@sirnacly 4 жыл бұрын
Missed the sign up for last months class but signed up for this month 20 minutes after the email wait-list notification. Super-Pumped!
@pwoblem 4 жыл бұрын
"making u wait", like in Elysian - Moonchild, when the main part finally drops after a very long (and beautiful) break, you just wait and wait and wait for that chord change. Its such an relief when they finally change the chords and then back again. Its actually brilliant because it always makes me want to listen to the drop again
@finbarlyons4042 4 жыл бұрын
A rule of thumb I used when I started out writing lyrics was: describe what you want to say in the verses, then say it in the chorus. Very useful for writing chatty pop song. Eg Ed Sheeran: you need me, I don’t need you. :) hope this helps
@Mr.Telekinetic 4 жыл бұрын
Lots of valuable knowledge here, thanks Andrew
@PuridaMedia 4 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you included Falling Slowly. It's one of the most simplest songs but yet a powerful one!
@cosmicolivia7674 4 жыл бұрын
Signed up for your class. Looking forward to it!
@Soothsayer05 4 жыл бұрын
This is the content i subbed for. Wow man!
@QueenOfMagic 3 жыл бұрын
You have a nice voice! Don't let people tell you otherwise. Love your videos!
@88Doug 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome stuff. Great tips thank you so much!
@loicpernot8779 4 жыл бұрын
One cool trick I like to use in the same vein as "Subtract For Impact" is the "Stripped Third Chorus," where you repeat your chorus but soften the tone and strip down the arrangement. It works exceptionally well for emotional songs but I find that it can actually work for every mood if done properly. The lack of big, loud instrumentation really enhances the few things that appear on that third chorus. You can even follow it up with a bigger, louder fourth go, if you're confident it won't be boring!
@alvinradford 4 жыл бұрын
So glad to have subscribed and learned a lot from u! I'm starting my own music production after years of hitting snooze... thanks a lot!
@jasonturnipseed8411 4 жыл бұрын
Keep doing what you're doing. I love the music science stuff.
@tylertwinkletips1745 4 жыл бұрын
I like to close my eyes when he does the high-five intro and pretend that he slaps me in the kisser.
@VISSEX 4 жыл бұрын
Lately I’ve been high fiving back ✋
@realnachewa 4 жыл бұрын
Really thousand thanks for sharing all these 🥳🥳
@mk_rexx 4 жыл бұрын
I keep doing #4 and #5 a lot even in my earlier attempts because A LOT of songs does that at it's so easy and effective
@noahgiom341 4 жыл бұрын
Here's a thing I do! For more complex / highly produced music, I bus all my instruments together by type (which is a great idea for so many other reasons) but that allows me to treat each bus / group as a single instrument when writing. For example if I want to remove the bass parts for a section I can treat them all as one layer and do some filter sweeping/eq/other fx tricks to facilitate that transition while still keeping the song intelligible because each grouping of sounds is acting as one element in terms of arrangement. Like Andrew's video on layering: bringing it to life without cluttering it up
@olialimusic 4 жыл бұрын
Such useful and effective tricks!
@SuperWave86 4 жыл бұрын
Really good tips!! I like the verse two to subtract the instruments and then add then later on! Nice 👍 vid! ❤️
@skyeshore5704 4 жыл бұрын
Great vid. love the detail
@zionm. 4 жыл бұрын
Whoa this is new! I needed this!
@automaticfantastic 4 жыл бұрын
deep cuts with the falling slowly!! now i gotta go watch once now.
@aidenbouc3314 4 жыл бұрын
I like to add a layer in the drop to the melody and then after the drop for the melody only use that layer of synth then add more back in later
@jessicazajac9886 4 жыл бұрын
Aiden Bouc 👍🏼👍🏼
@justpizzawithcheese4873 4 жыл бұрын
CONGRATS ON 2MILLION SUBSCRIBERS 👍👍👍
@entheogenetic 4 жыл бұрын
I've been hearing such in classical and exploring in my on compositions - but Mr. Bill introduced me to the term for it; Hocketing: "the rhythmic linear technique using the alternation of notes, pitches, or chords. In medieval practice of hocket, a single melody is shared between two (or occasionally more) voices such that alternately one voice sounds while the other rests." This technique is SUPER easy to master when composing with MIDI note data, parsed between different instrument tracks. The result is great when you want to retain the same musical phrasing with the controlled chaos of voices trading dominance of a melody or progression.
@LianDyogi 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for these tips Andrew! For chords, I started experimenting with changing up the bass notes of a chord. For example, instead of Fminor being an Fminor over an F, maybe it’s a.... Fminor/A. I found it really changes the emotion/color of the chord without having to constantly add/introduce new chords.
@JanithHarinda 4 жыл бұрын
Maaan you are the guyyy love your music 🔥
@sebastiancommons5404 4 жыл бұрын
Songwriting tips are always so interesting. Love knowing why my favourite songs sound the way they do.
@LucienBill 4 жыл бұрын
Tanks again for the tips!
@AnikaUpadhyay 4 жыл бұрын
You and Rob Scallon should kiss you both hit 2 mil together! Here from Roomie's post!!!
@hi-cn1ye 4 жыл бұрын
Me too
@garrickpeterson3856 3 жыл бұрын
Andrew- you just alerted me to exactly what a song I have been working on needs to transcend to another level. Thank you!
@CabbageAdi 4 жыл бұрын
Congrats for 2 Mil!
@BruceKiwiMorgan 3 жыл бұрын
Some real good tips here. thank you
@johnnyashtray 4 жыл бұрын
I used to only click on your vids sometimes but, because of the awesome community, all the positivity and the cool music, I always watch your uploads and even rang that bell.
@NicoAlberts 4 жыл бұрын
Hey Andrew. Loved the video, I am by no means a pro, but found myself using some of the tips already. I was gonna drop my next song this weekend, but maybe I spend some more time to make sure it does what I want it to do. Thanks again for the helpful video.
@FlowProdOfficial 4 жыл бұрын
this is one of your best videos to date
@VicArellanoMusic 4 жыл бұрын
Very great tips!!
@jubitonvynncolo9060 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing video, thanks 👍
@andrewbentley7039 3 жыл бұрын
Great tips! I keep songwriting/arrangement ideas in my phone notes cause I’m always thinkin of them at random moments
@constella1891 4 жыл бұрын
An aspiring young songwriter here! I've been writing songs even from as young as like a little elementary kid, and now it's just a passion for me as a teenager. Back then though, I was TERRIFIED to pick an instrument. Never learned one (I know I'm weird). I've only been writing songs melodically and just, wrote them down, imagining what it could be. I discovered that I wasn't the only one and found a bunch of people who were just as afraid as I do. Fear of failure, I guess? There are so many talented people out there. I almost gave up on song writing. Andrew, though, you're one of the people who inspired me to pick up an instrument and I'm going to continue learning now. Thank you.
@constella1891 4 жыл бұрын
@@tollboothsatmidnight2766 i didnt lol
@maxsquared1554 4 жыл бұрын
Really awesome content!
@tphanatik 4 жыл бұрын
Brother Andrew! Great advice as always! And I know I speak for several of us when I say I cant wait for Sparkle Mountain to Finally drop!! That banger is such fire!!
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