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@ricardopinto15532 жыл бұрын
I knew this man was a plumber, pizza delivery guy, a doctor and an astronaut, but i had no idea he also knew how to make music. What a talented guy!
@JimJuno Жыл бұрын
A true asset to human kind. I love this guy 😁👌
@sankarnaskar9559 Жыл бұрын
Haha😂
@Biajuuu Жыл бұрын
Yeahh, I know him from Orange KZfaq
@highbred7 ай бұрын
@@Biajuuu haha orange yt fuck me
@Alice-Efe2 жыл бұрын
Such smooth explanations! And on top of that great tracks as well! 🙌💯
@OscarUnderdog2 жыл бұрын
💚 thanks Yalcin 🙏
@alister_2 жыл бұрын
You two guys and Janus Rasmussen are my favorite production-related youtubers!
@joelmartina34552 жыл бұрын
Yours and Underdog's channel are the best
@ittaital2 жыл бұрын
@@joelmartina3455 Yalcin and Underdog - are the best !
@kamilwierzbowski1112 жыл бұрын
@@ittaital 100%
@themasterchain92272 жыл бұрын
You have the guts to say "music theory" to an audience of music producers. My respect
@OscarUnderdog2 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha it's always risky, but at least it's only a minute!
@RileyGein2 жыл бұрын
And techno producers at that
@urphakeandgey63082 жыл бұрын
If techno producers learned music theory, they'd realise how utterly basic their compositions are. ROOT - ROOT - ROOT - ROOT I'm not trying to shit on techno. I just think it's comically pretentious of techno producers, of all people, to say stuff like "I don't need music theory" when they rarely even make music that gets off the root. You don't need music theory, but your compositions are brain-dead basic? Very pretentious. An arpeggiator isn't magic either. The amount of times I've seen people orgasm to an arpeggiator playing a basic major/minor triad is too damn high. Stop thinking that shit is Mozart. I understand the magic in techno is more in production and sound design, but listening to a bunch of 6+ minute tracks that *_literally stick to a SINGLE note/chord_* gets very boring very fast... And on top of that, I have to see a bunch of techno producers say bullshit like "lol I don't need music theory." If this is you, you're the laughing stock of musicians everywhere and you're the reason they don't take techno and _"EDM"_ seriously. Punk rock literally had more complex compositions. At least they changed chords and often had more than 1 progression. If you're not gonna learn it, at least don't be a dick about it, techno broducers. The pretentiousness is just mind boggling because of how utterly basic most of these people's compositions actually are. From a "trained" musician's perspective, you're basically playing one fucking note... For 6+ minutes straight. WOW.
@themasterchain92272 жыл бұрын
@@RileyGein ikr? I'd be terrified
@junko53212 жыл бұрын
@@OscarUnderdog Ti Amo 🌱❤️🎶🏡
@spcraftsman26562 жыл бұрын
I haven't don't music production in a while. I don't know why KZfaq suddenly recommended this video, but I am thankful. The video was informative. I feel like going back again.
@clementm84072 жыл бұрын
check out the rest of the channel, lots of inspiration here!
@andrefarrell44632 жыл бұрын
He's such a great instructor 👍🏾
@ManoloMacchetta2 жыл бұрын
look for all the channel, you will find a lot of gold nuggets!
@vznquest2 жыл бұрын
Yeah he's def one of the best teachers on YT
@JamesRamboPearce2 жыл бұрын
I literally think this tip is the one thing that's missing for me, I write interesting chord progressions but then never know how to built them into song without it just being the same over and over, thank you! It seems so obvious now you've shown the way!
@OscarUnderdog2 жыл бұрын
💚
@jubeijackson66022 жыл бұрын
This
@adamwilson10102 жыл бұрын
Ha. I basically just wrote the same thing but you said it better.
@billbradleymusic Жыл бұрын
That's called writing part's.
@JamesRamboPearce Жыл бұрын
@@billbradleymusic Great contribution
@Valeofthesilent2 жыл бұрын
Although I do not write particulary melodic stuff these days I know a couple tricks I think are worth sharing about chords, 'spreading' notes across the keyboard is a good way to make your synths sound wider, add variation to your chord progession, and emphasize tension in certain moments, all you have to do is transpose certain notes, take the root note one octave lower or move that fifth one octave higher, as long as you dont overlap with other instrument frequency youll be good! experiment and have fun with this technique, youll find some interesting results for sure.
@wyeth72 жыл бұрын
I could listen to that crunchy synth all night, so dope
@spastischelastisch84822 жыл бұрын
Oscar, like some people already said; the production value has significantly improved, and the overall clarity of how you explain all those different topics to a very diverse audience is very impressive, chapeau!
@HOLLASOUNDS2 жыл бұрын
It was an interesting point of view however I dont think that deep into the mathematical nature of sounds I just do what I feel. Music for Me is directly connected to My feelings and emotions.
@stefanobini73042 жыл бұрын
You're both a great teacher and a great musician. Your channel is gold
@maxcoletto82252 жыл бұрын
Completely agree. I want to be friends with him
@OscarUnderdog2 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha 💚
@stefanobini73042 жыл бұрын
@@maxcoletto8225 definitely, I forgot to mention that he clearly looks genuine and good, as a good friend should be ;)
@ahmtTyln2 жыл бұрын
your song has a resemblance with '' save your tears''..💯💯👍👍
@1schero2 жыл бұрын
ohh my dear, your Channel has the Potential to make some really awesome producers! I will never forget u through my journey! Much love
@hydralicious93152 жыл бұрын
You're scary good at this, Oscar. This was amazing. Your production level of videos has also risen to new incredible hights. Thank you!
@williambrandon96602 жыл бұрын
dude this is probably one of the coolest shot vids you've done to date. really enjoyed how you pull the clips of you on the keys. much appreciated brother
@OscarUnderdog2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I've been trying to become a better filmmaker, one step at a time, trying to learn to make the videos more visually rich :) thanks for noticing!
@martinbridgewater2 жыл бұрын
In one video, you have rearranged the musical universe into an image I see in sharp focus and tangible depth. Your not just an excellent teacher, you are a master educator. Than you! 👍🏼
@regard3212 жыл бұрын
I saw the title and came here for the secret to physically punching someone in their emotions, but learned some great music production tips instead. I am not disappointed in the slightest, but my search continues.
@TheProducerSchool2 жыл бұрын
Love the content you've been putting out lately! 🙏🏻
@redcurated43022 жыл бұрын
That one minute explanation did it for me. I had my "aha" moment right there.
@thegrinderman10902 жыл бұрын
You released this video at a good time for me. I'm new to making music and I keep feeling that what I make is so repetitive. The music I'm inspired by is also repetitive but somehow doesn't get boring. Even though I subtract and add elements, and make little changes on the fly, there's very little 'journey' to the song. This may be a major reason. Thanks.
@xylvnking Жыл бұрын
I've been a mixing engineer for almost 10 years and always made music as a hobby but recently wanted to start taking it more seriously. It's crazy how much music I've worked on but never thought of this.
@flowdreas53512 жыл бұрын
Dang your latest videos have been answering all those small nagging questions/roadblocks I’ve had that took me years to figure out you ended up answering them. Keep it up!
@Sportkids. Жыл бұрын
You have gotta be the best music production teacher on KZfaq. That was a really educational video with lots of tips on song structure which hugely compliments the technical side of music production educational videos. Great work 👏. Thanks.
@dj_instruments9372 жыл бұрын
I real definitely rewatch this multiple time.
@stuartleighton2 жыл бұрын
There we go. This is what I am going to try on my next song. So many of Oscar's tutorials end up being tried out in new tunes I write, and more often than not it makes them sound bloody good. Great stuff Oscar, this is awesome.
@bouncingnoise2 жыл бұрын
Wow, i accidentially dropped into your clips while i was looking for Psytrance content, and absolutely didn't expect myself still being here days later. But you are so phenomenal in breaking down dry and boring music theory, short , crisp and interesting into just the basics. ... if my music teacher in school would have been this skilled, i wouldn't have needed 2-3 centuries to find my way back, ok it was just playing flute for 3 years as a kid, from listening to start making music in 2017, without any ambitious plans - not like so many people, just for myself, simply love doing it :)
@OscarUnderdog2 жыл бұрын
Super cool to read, glad you're back making music! 🤗
@sixer52772 жыл бұрын
you made me remain back to 2017 where I was living in New Zealand. That's music.
@jona_KardCiv12 жыл бұрын
For my level of knowledge, you are the best out there Underdog. Peace brother.
@vajrahcarpetspvtltd74322 жыл бұрын
Thanks Oscar. God bless you 💖
@tonescapes9673 Жыл бұрын
Always good to help remind me of my theory.I used to play the flute&have recently started to remind me,but being monophonic I'm really enjoying these bits about chords.thanks again squire
@toddwmac2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Oscar...I think this is one of your best videos yet. The combination of hearing and seeing really got your ideas across. Thanks!
@OscarUnderdog2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I tries to push the production value up as high as possible, still learning how to improve my videoskills so it's nice to read this 💙
@pkmehard95652 жыл бұрын
@@OscarUnderdog That improvement is totally noticeable, Oscar! 🔥🔥🔥
@jadilkeas2 жыл бұрын
wauw, the song in the intro Q,Q, and then the transition to let's talk, how the music fades away in a delay *,* Great stuff, love it
@sabasis2 жыл бұрын
your videos do a great job of putting to words things I've always gravitated towards when writing a track, but never explicitly told myself or understood out loud. kudos.
@TRTSMTT2 жыл бұрын
7:03 as a magic player, I totally understand this. Great lecture. I really have to start doing what I just learned. thanks.
@stephenroldan51072 жыл бұрын
actually one of the simplest explanations around
@yuyiya2 жыл бұрын
I never noticed your production techniques, that's how good they are! So we can concentrate on your content, which is a great lesson 😀
@tugzzcouncil4852 жыл бұрын
honestly for me this was the easiest way to explain what a octave is even tho i know how to mess around with bass lines on fl ..thank you sir
@Cola.Cube. Жыл бұрын
Speaking words of wisdom😉
@davidpurple36982 жыл бұрын
Great video and track. Much more important subject than you would immediately think.
@diffusionx Жыл бұрын
thanks, man. really helpful and clear. you're the best
@winnersneverquitrecords Жыл бұрын
This is amazing. Wonderful explanation of making chords. THANKS so much! 🙏
@martijnholleman72162 жыл бұрын
Altijd geweldige video’s Oscar, je helpt enorm om de bomen door het bos te zien. Keep them coming 😇 als je ooit een cursus hebt in Amsterdam, let me know ;)
@MayzMatthiasYzebaert2 жыл бұрын
Thx. Nice visualisation with the numbers.
@AnnaPoli800 Жыл бұрын
Sending love and appreciation :)
@Nevercackle2 жыл бұрын
That synth is lovely, I'll try this right away. Thank you for the love
@Imaginasercasilisto Жыл бұрын
Great lesson!!! Thank you so much ❤❤❤ I'll check your foundation courses!!
@bouncingnoise2 жыл бұрын
All the best wishes from Munich Germany, please keep doing what you are doing :) and special greetings to the Artist, the female student who made theese Techno basslines (conntent of a different clip) - The first sample was absolutely mindblowing!!! :) Love, peace and sweet Psybrations to all of you :) Bouncing Noise ૐ
@flowdreas53512 жыл бұрын
Dang your latest videos have been answering all those small nagging questions/roadblocks I’ve had that took me years to figure out or you ended up answering them. Thanks and keep it up!
@andycordy51902 жыл бұрын
I seriously never considered that a DJ would want to mix my music, so of course it never occurred to me to make an intro that could encourage that.
@jasonelliott57262 жыл бұрын
Great common sense stuff that we all need to be reminded of or exposed to. Thanks!
@docjoesweeney2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this suggestion. I will be using this idea later today.
@bobbyrinehart12992 жыл бұрын
Another top shelf video! Thanks for sharing.
@isaacanthonydj41242 жыл бұрын
i been tracking out my chord changes, thinking about the proper length for intro. much appreciation once again, Oliver!
@Rex-dk1rx Жыл бұрын
U can also modulate your chords like borrow a chord from a close relation to a scale. I explain here C Major scale is C.D.E.F.G.A.B.C another scale close to that is GMajor scale which is G.A.B.C..D.E.F#.G There is only one note different so you can swap say A D minor chord from the c major scale and turn it into a Dmajor which is from the G major scale. That is what they call modulation
@JoelGarcia-rh5kx2 жыл бұрын
I love the fact that "Trance" intensity is just in a category of its own...I agree 100% that "Trance intensity" is just on another level of emotion lol
@GB-og6eg2 жыл бұрын
Dude!! When you started playing the track I completely lost my words... Subbed.
@Prodoore Жыл бұрын
..underdog, helps me expressing my sound so much... you re such a human of .. I love much. good work. thank you much :D
@prodbysgnl2 жыл бұрын
this is exactly what i needed
@Uckd167 Жыл бұрын
Very instructive ! Thanx !
@redmondrecords2196 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant teaching
@andrewcliffe88182 жыл бұрын
Great help and no waffling!
@2ndRodeo_Keziah2 жыл бұрын
Wow. I’m SO glad YT recommended one of your vids to me today!!!! EXCELLENT channel! #sharingforsure
@amado77602 жыл бұрын
Oscar, new studio and set up is looking really nice - congratulations ! Such a great, clear, and concise explanation - Oscar you are the man - Thank you
@Vegan_Waterr2 жыл бұрын
Man this guy can explain so good💕
@siprturo2 жыл бұрын
Oh how I love your teaching Oscar
@l3tho8362 жыл бұрын
This was something I've needed for the longest time. Thank you so much for this
@KevinVillageStone2 жыл бұрын
Clear and concise - thank you!
@MrDavidstone99992 жыл бұрын
Very well explained and executed,certainly has given me a springboard for my next chord progressions 👏🙏👍thank you ☮& 💖
@Bthelick2 жыл бұрын
I like to use the Phil Collin's in the air tonight trick. is a great example of tension created with a 'pedal bass'. you can hold your bass on the 1 while you move the chords subtlety then as the bass joins the movement everything lifts.
@enridemi3886 Жыл бұрын
Nice, never thought of it this way. Thanks for putting this up, I might borrow this trick on my next song. 😁
@dillonfontenot99722 жыл бұрын
Thanks Oscar!
@finbeats2 жыл бұрын
You are a legend for these videos
@RandomCommentHandle2 жыл бұрын
That was an impressive track you showed as an example.
@adamwilson10102 жыл бұрын
This is the first video of yours I’ve seen and it is by far the most eye opening and helpful video for song writing (for me) I’ve seen. This video was just the bridge I needed to help bring my song writing together. Thank you. Keep up the great work.
@Natniell2 жыл бұрын
This is an excellent tip! Thanks a lot for sharing. Bedankt, Oscar!
@schimpl232 жыл бұрын
very nice and clean. thank you!
@darrend7386 Жыл бұрын
hell on earth is a serious piece of tunage good channel!!!
@nathanbryers2 жыл бұрын
Well… that was bloody helpful - thanks Oscar!
@alptataroglu53952 жыл бұрын
Great Oscar! This channel never disappoints for sure!
@jadilkeas2 жыл бұрын
amazing video, imediatly followed face the sun
@frekvensnord2 жыл бұрын
You´re soo good!
@el-artista-marginado2 жыл бұрын
NICE....i like how you integrate abstraction language and hard clear infromation
@unused00112 жыл бұрын
Oh my god, that track is 👌
@Lematidas Жыл бұрын
Thanks! very helpful...
@stephenroldan51072 жыл бұрын
And great to see the synth i was working with a few minutes ago.
@enensis2 жыл бұрын
Gonna try this tomorrow. Thanks mate another great video
@PoorTom2 жыл бұрын
Great explanation, music producers really do need to know all of this. One thing though: in the second part you mention the notes are harmonious because theyre all part of the underlying chords. That can be true but also can be limitating because to sound in harmony the notes have to be part of the scale which the chord belongs to. Also, any chord will belong to more than one scale. So if you aim for only the notes in the chord, youre limited to 3 maybe 4 notes But a scale usually has about 5 or 7 Other relative scales will add a few extra possibilities which in the end account for most part of the 11 existing notes in total (in the western system of course). I get your point anyway, going too far can turn lots of heads down specially when its about the daunting ~music theory~
@FarrelOnline2 жыл бұрын
Love the song and the walkthrough! I'll be supporting and following Face the sun beautiful vibe
@SuperRingoffire12 жыл бұрын
Starting to make sense 👌😁☮
@benramit2 жыл бұрын
thank you sesei
@tobiasmaarten87662 жыл бұрын
Very useful, well explained music theory video. Well done!
@pk37762 жыл бұрын
I’m loving that 👍🙏
@jorgebou9626 Жыл бұрын
Great info for free as usual. Thanks man!
@moonsofjupiter2 жыл бұрын
You have a GR-1! I love mine and love that you have one. I also have a Quantum, which does impressive granular too but but they're different. Excellent vids, the best.
@romyn87262 жыл бұрын
this is such an eye opener, thanks!
@architectofathanasia2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant explanation!
@laurakastner6102 Жыл бұрын
this is awesome
@cavedwellersound6 ай бұрын
Brilliant, thanks!
@AstonishedHamster2 жыл бұрын
Your videos rock. Commenting to boost!
@kersenberg_2 жыл бұрын
Impressive teaching skills! Thank you for the great video :)