How to Write Big Band Jazz

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How To Write Big Band Jazz! Explained in 5 minutes & made in FL Studio. By ear.
This should be very useful if you want to write Electro-Swing too, or tracks in the style of Cuphead / The Incredibles.
I'm writing this track by mostly using the Swing! and Swing More! Kontakt Libraries developed by @ProjectSAM Cinematic Sampling :
- projectsam.com/library-catego...
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- Strings: Metropolis Ark 1, Cinematic Strings 2, Fluid Shorts, Jaeger
- Brass: Metropolis Ark 1, Century Brass, Jaeger
- Percussion: Damage, Rhapsody Orchestral Percussion
- Choir: Metropolis Ark 1, Oceania
- Piano: The Giant
- Solo Vocals: Jaeger, Vocalisa
- Guitars: Guitar Rig
- Trailer SFX: Juggernaut, Cinematic Trailers Designed, Scenes From The Multiverse Vol.1, Shredders, AVA Instinct
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- DAW: FL Studio 20
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- Audio Interface: M-Audio M-Track Plus
- MIDI Keyboard: M-Audio Keystation 49 MkIII

Пікірлер: 306

@AlexMoukala 4 жыл бұрын

This is the first Jazz track I ever write, so what I explain here are the absolute basics of the genre. You'll surely find much more informative videos here on KZfaq from other people! However, I thought it'd be fun to walk you guys through the process that I followed while sketching this. I'll keep on working on this track a bunch as there's still quite some work to do, so in case this video does well, I'll make more tutorials about it!

@taiga2805 4 жыл бұрын

Please More Jazz stuff!🔥😻

@estevonba 4 жыл бұрын

A few questions I would like to ask you. We can discuss on a different forum if you wish. The classes you have taken or classes you found out where better that you wish you would have taken. I know you list classes but was wondering where I should start and what can maybe be skipped for now that I may learn along the way. Even when it comes to piano basic and chords (unless that was self taught).

@bouchouchamoez7298 3 жыл бұрын

yessss please mooooore big band jazzz songs

@aswinjohn1259 3 жыл бұрын

Please make more jazz stuff🔥🎺🎷🎹🎸

@djprofessork.3172 3 жыл бұрын

When are you gonna upload the final version? Would love to hear it!

@andresito957 4 жыл бұрын

I love the fact that you recommend The Incredibles as a point of reference; that movie is probably the first time I was like "WOW, I need to listen to jazz music"

@AlexMoukala 4 жыл бұрын

Freaking amazing music, I'm glad I grew up with that one. The Incredibles 2 also has some insane music

@pedrosilvaproductions 3 жыл бұрын

Oh and monsters Inc!!!

@hatered6434 3 жыл бұрын

I know right, half way through the video I felt a really strong 'The Incredibles' vibe and then when I saw it mentioned at the end it blew my mind hah

@ly_filmmusic 4 жыл бұрын

And the next video is "Do THIS When Writing Orchestral Metal" Great composer compose all style of music. Congrats, this is awesome !

@fruitygranulizer540 Жыл бұрын

tracks like these have always sounded like pure magic. breaking it down like this really helps me wrap my head around the composition. thank you so much man, you're seriously a gem

@MahtiGC Жыл бұрын

i still can’t wrap my head around this 🤣

@superblondeDotOrg 7 ай бұрын

@@MahtiGC Because using a chord like CMaj/D literally makes NO sense.

@MahtiGC 7 ай бұрын

@@superblondeDotOrg isn’t it like a cmaj9 with D being the bass note?

@superblondeDotOrg 7 ай бұрын

@@MahtiGC It still should be a prepared dissonance and orchestrated with correct doublings, plus Jazzers would never play the 5th in CMaj9/D, and may also leave out the 7th, so it would not be "play the C Major chord and just add another note like D on the bottom". Just one of the many facepalms in this video. It seems most of these DAW-composers are pulling music out of their ass, and listeners are at first fooled by the fancy-sounding VSTi.

@johnbach2380 4 жыл бұрын

Persona 5. You're a good man with good tastes.

@TheReal4th Жыл бұрын

So that others don't get the terms confused, the C major chord with a B is a major 7th, with a Bb we just refer to it as C7 or a regular 7th chord. C minor 7 is different.

@RamboDorsh Жыл бұрын

Yeah...really hoping this was a mistake, and you know this. C minor 7 definitely doesn't have an E in it, like you play here. also, @4th, I'm not sure what is a "regular 7th chord," the chord containing C E G Bb is a DOMINANT 7th chord.

@TheReal4th Жыл бұрын

@@RamboDorsh What I mean by "regular" is it is the most basic 7th chord. People just call a C dominant 7th chord C7 for short.

@mountnofficial 4 жыл бұрын

this is so insane, holy damn. you must feel sooo proud. This can go straight into a movie scene.

@appo038 3 жыл бұрын

That's not that funny, when you was slowly getting to this level many years

@mountnofficial 3 жыл бұрын

@@appo038 wdym?

@appo038 3 жыл бұрын

@@mountnofficial I didn't have sex for two weeks

@ileryon4019 3 жыл бұрын

@@appo038 ???

@fuiiprod 3 жыл бұрын

@@appo038 what are u smking

@noreaction1 4 жыл бұрын

C major 7? (Drake shakes finger). E minor over C? (Drake points in agreement)

@glodchips1097 2 ай бұрын

Aged like fine wine

@camollover234 Ай бұрын

@@glodchips1097 lmfao

@noahshighlightreel 3 күн бұрын

@@glodchips1097I was about to say

@rizzbod Жыл бұрын

big band jazz is my most fav genre, but i find it hard to make, thnx to you who just made it a little easy for me

@jj8703 Жыл бұрын

probally one of the first times i've actually paid attention to a music tutorial vid, you earned a sub my guy

@tonyfarina1310 3 жыл бұрын

Love the" Swing More "software program.I have used it on two tunes already in Reaper and it is a must tool if you want to produce big band jazz that sounds authentic.I would love to hear any future tutorials on this genre from you as there is not much out there.

@tonyfarina1310 3 жыл бұрын

@Devi Loc Beats I have used it in about a dozen tunes already from funk,Bossa Nova,Samba ,swing and even Xmas songs.It is a good investment.I also combine it with other VST plugins I have that are Kontakt based,because I use a 16 track template.I intersperse instruments from Fluffy Audio,Orange Tree and others along with Swing More to produce the sound I am looking for.

@TwoLitYT 4 жыл бұрын

This is sick! I absolutely love these types of videos. Thank you so much. I feel hella inspired, in fact im gonna go into FL right now

@sayan1667 4 жыл бұрын

I was searching for a library like this my whole life. I love that you see music the way i see it, man! Thank you, thank you, thank you very much! I’m so excited 😁

@bufcek5982 4 жыл бұрын

Love it! Man you need to make more jazz stuff!

@adnanerochdi6982 4 жыл бұрын

its been since u had 1k since a watched an fl studio orchestration tuto from u and here u are now almost 80k and you have come a long way your english is so fluent now! 👌great job buddy i always receive notifications from you till this day

@tokzick 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutey incredible. Im going from orchestra to big band at the moment and this is the PERFECT tutorial for it.

@Hxs28 12 күн бұрын

Orchestration and jazz, soul/funk is what I am looking for - this project sounds amazing.

@AbriElMusic 4 жыл бұрын

very amazing Alex, perfect for great feelings and good vibes! congrats Alex

@deriktofil Жыл бұрын

You are on another level. If i could be half as talented as you, i could die a happy man. This is honestly amazing.

@peshtiwarbotanimusic 4 жыл бұрын

I love this! Definitely a genre I will tackle when I have defined and developed my orchestral music more :).

@Liaaaannnn 4 жыл бұрын

OH MY YES PLEASE!!!!Make more tutorials I am aiming to mesh something like this and electronic sounds maybe weird rythms and playing with the tempo but there are almost none tutorials on this its amazing!!!

@jk_lol9266 6 ай бұрын

this is so awesome haha. I got so hype once you added the trills to the sax

@PeterReidJones 4 жыл бұрын

Great demo in the style, man! And ahhh fun, the mariachi vibe - super fun to pull off!

@05mryoyo 4 жыл бұрын

This dude is INCREDIBLE ! Massive support from Morocco ! I'm Amazed!

@Scyriate 3 жыл бұрын

I hear that Beneath the mask remix in the background and I'm instantly vibing

@user-or5yf1rw4n 4 жыл бұрын

Nice tutorial and nice song my dude! Love your work!

@SatonsClutch Жыл бұрын

This is mental. So this got suggested to me this morning. didn't have time to watch it so I opened it on another tab and went to work. I came home and watched it. Now the mental part is I literally listened to the incredibles soundtrack on the way to work! (referring to the writing at the end of the video) Furthermore, I have listened to this particular persona 5 song on repeat for upward of 70 hours in my lifetime. Great work on the composition, keep it up, I'm simply remarking how relevant this video suggestion was to me this day...

@jls_beatz 3 жыл бұрын

this is a masterpiece i absolutely love it man. ur a genius i swear

@Shadow_Shinigami 4 жыл бұрын

THIS SOUNDS ABSOLUTELY INSANE!!!

@jameshosking4985 Жыл бұрын

The tutorial is superb. But the fit is on point! I only just noticed your necklace halfway through. Loving it

@princepeachfuzz 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, freaking inspirational, thank you, much love 💕

@Ayr0music 4 жыл бұрын

BIG FLOW!! haha love it and the composition crazy good!

@xMTLKx 2 жыл бұрын

holy f*** that was amazing ! The instruments sound insane as your writing !

@mathewaw 4 жыл бұрын

I just downloaded fl studio yesterday, and started to watch your tutorials, it's amazing and really helpful, Thanks man, also your work is just awesome. Keep up the good work !

@kubache1193 4 жыл бұрын

Valuable content man! Thanks!

@jasoncole8937 2 жыл бұрын

Damn this is fire ! Would love to see more jazz stuff. Love how even your outfit fits the genere

@user-gw4pd6ne7b 2 жыл бұрын

Thats really awsome. I was believe nobody could compose big band with DAW. Really thanks for ur sharing.

@simonbusshart1463 3 ай бұрын

just incredible and great taste!

@ba2electricboogaloo716 3 ай бұрын

big whiplash vibes from this video! really good work

@ludvigandre964 4 жыл бұрын

You make me happy, thanks man!!

@mariedouglas 3 жыл бұрын

Great video for composers who write for multiple genres, to get a launch pad for a jazz sound. Thank you!

@mlaumusic 4 жыл бұрын

Looking stylish, Alex!!! Love it!!!

@thejohncenafan100 4 жыл бұрын

dope, would love to hear the finished song!

@gilman8662 Жыл бұрын

Here you are, spotted you again this time on KZfaq. Nice one man

@rumar4u 4 жыл бұрын

Alex, try 6th's next time in Jazz and check out most used Jazz scales :)

@sleepyxboy 2 жыл бұрын

What an amazing piece:)))

@laurant4282 3 жыл бұрын

Your FIT is on FIRE!

@gobenmusic336 2 жыл бұрын

I learned so much from this! Thank you for being easy to understand AND Entertaining!

@CaeSharp 2 жыл бұрын

Word

@oscarmike1131 4 жыл бұрын

Love Swing and Swing More. Love the pizzicato bass they have. Would advice doubling the pitched percussion like xylophones, glass marimbas and glocks with alto and bass flutes. Works wonders

@Anonymous-hf8nx 2 ай бұрын

Impressive! Also really like the hat 😁

@HossamMubareklComposer 4 жыл бұрын

you're awesome man, thank you

@jonkrindz7934 Жыл бұрын

this super sweet! made with soul sounds soo real like an actual band.:))

@waynemiller6070 2 жыл бұрын

Good energy, with the music piece and your personality. You are very likable. BTW I like the necklace.

@josiah513 4 жыл бұрын

Nice track for a first time with swing music!

@oimflen5507 3 жыл бұрын

Did you really make jazz first time? It sounds VERY cool, very humanising. Lots of patterns and different instruments. Seriously, if somebody turned this music, i would think that isn't FL. To my mind, you are talent. You inspired me for creating similar music. Thank you!

@Bloogly89 4 жыл бұрын

In Alex's words... This is super fricken funky!

@enesitsme 3 жыл бұрын

I wanted to see the velocity of the notes when the big band started playing. Great music!

@neverknowsbest1717 4 жыл бұрын

Brooooo I been lookin for something like this for so long!

@sebastianaquino7454 2 жыл бұрын

Please bring this music back. The peak of music.

@timfunk2493 4 жыл бұрын

I Love the "Jazz Hands" while composing Jazz!!

@orfeasmusic6677 3 жыл бұрын

More jazz video please, really liked this

@XXROCKANDROLLPOWERXX 2 жыл бұрын

Bro subscribing just because of the hat. The hell man it looks gorgeous

@swingtodivine 3 жыл бұрын

Bruh, I missed 10 seconds and had to start all the way over... This is TOO good!

@AC-nh3hw 2 жыл бұрын

This looks really awsome, but way beyound my baby beginner level. Gonna save this one and circle back around once I've leveled up a bit. Gonna check out some of your other videos as well.

@Civv17 3 жыл бұрын

This is some awsome tutorial !!

@charlottemcmillan9668 4 жыл бұрын

Useful! Oh, and nice hat!

@ZacharyDial 3 жыл бұрын

This is truly insane. I want to go on a badass adventure and take over New York when listening to this. 😂

@epiclauren4757 3 жыл бұрын

THATS PERSONA 5, I freaking love you dude!!!

@drewskywalkerpa 2 жыл бұрын

this really is great, motivating me to go hard cuz although its an expensive library, its cheaper than just one sax, and it sounds like it was recorded by real players, probably worth ut, let me get the skills down w stock logic sounds first, thank u bro!!!

@thegoodgeneral 3 жыл бұрын

Love the Vivi doll!

@GTORT 4 жыл бұрын

Dude not a bad video! Swing is dope because of it's emphasis on phrase writing rather than playing it note by note, which I think the intention of the product is more geared towards speed writing, but that's just my opinion. My personal favorite jazz vst is Mojo 2, but that's just for all the hors, and a close second is Straight Ahead due to its auto chord technology. Just some others to check out if you got the time. Once again, great video. Love that vibraphone

@Inksploded 3 жыл бұрын

Love the persona music notes in the thumbnail

@KiddForbez 3 жыл бұрын

WOW... This guys is awesome.

@kouadioangebasile8530 3 жыл бұрын

love this channel

@Grub370 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing sound!

@WhyJustWhy-oe9dz 4 жыл бұрын

Great job man! Gives me Madagascar vibes

@mythsqueuemusic 4 жыл бұрын

Love your stuff Alex been watching you since 12k subs lol

@CRZYSND 4 жыл бұрын

ya like jazz?

@Arcadian_Gaming 4 жыл бұрын

CRZYSND ya like smoooooth Jazz

@therapeuticmusic4978 3 жыл бұрын

@@Arcadian_Gaming same

@8bitheroes86 4 жыл бұрын

I recently had a go at making a jazz track featuring some brass elements, although i wouldn't say it was big band jazz, the brass played more of a supportive role. It seems like a really fun style to work with though and would like to dive deeper.

@alyctro8158 Жыл бұрын

You're an unreal master

@WangleLine 4 жыл бұрын

nice hat :D

@ethio-gugs 2 жыл бұрын

real magical talent

@SKIWOK 11 ай бұрын

Soooo fire thanks

@jasonsavory9748 4 жыл бұрын

If you want to step up your jazz harmony game I’d be happy to collaborate next time (I’m a jazz guitarist first, composer second)

@tollltikke1929 2 жыл бұрын

you are a genius bra... thanks for the tutorial!🤗

@cloey_b Жыл бұрын

LOVE IT!!!!

@musicplaylists59 3 жыл бұрын

nice, i particularly liked the bit where the trombone was interacting with the bass line.

@p.r.e.m.k.e.r.7344 4 жыл бұрын

Great video mate. You just popęd up on youtube front page and Im happy I found you :D

@anyosa 4 жыл бұрын

Tutorials from this genre would be awesome is really complex to understand

@christiana.guevara4947 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Alex. Great video! That part where you heard the trumpet vibrating, it’s called (shake) where the trumpet players either shake the horn or use a quick lip trill to make that effect. (I’m a trumpet player, film/tv and video game composer ). Awesome arrangement! Keep making great music!

@thutoseboko4076 Жыл бұрын

Shake? I know it as Vibrato bruv.

@BVK. 11 ай бұрын

@@thutoseboko4076it's just a fancy name, just like how you call... Uh... I don't have any examples in my head at the moment.