Freaking Out With Billy Hume
Freaking Out With Billy Hume
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I've Been Making Music For 40 Years | Here's What I Learned
This is an edited version of a livestream I did recently. 40 Years Making Music And Here's What I Learned is 19 important career changing lessons I learned. Hopefully this advice on the music business and my experiences will help you.
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0:00 - Intro
0:11 - 1 - 1% Improvements - Do at least 1 thing every day
0:52 - 2 - Keep your expenses low - Don't get into debt
2:22 - 3 - Talent is not enough
2:57 - 4 - Get out of your comfort zone
4:12 - 5 - Don't worry about not being good enough
4:56 - 6 - It's alright to suck once in a while - or - quit trying to be good all the time
6:00 - 7 - Save everything and back up all your work
7:45 - 8 - It's better to do something than nothing
8:38 - 9 - Inspiration is for wimps
10:07 - 10 - It's about what you create
13:28 - 11 - This is not a sprint, it's a marathon
15:55 - 12 - Your songs are not your children
18:23 - 13 - No excuses
19:21 - 14 - Don't network - make friends
21:07 - - Be cool
21:45 - 15 - When to get a manager
23:36 - 16 - Learn how contracts work
24:59 - 17 - Song splits
26:41 - 18 - Recording contracts and publishing deals
28:59 - Outro
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КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @lisabethlawrence
    @lisabethlawrence 4 години тому

    So true! I remember years ago I had a song that I was about to trash. I tried it at an open mic just for the heck of it and people really liked it.

  • @ChruthFabian
    @ChruthFabian 10 годин тому

    YOU NEED IT YOU WANT IT

  • @johnbennett8511
    @johnbennett8511 11 годин тому

    I have a question pertaining to hiphop kicks . I usually struggle to get the kick to sit right in the mix it always seems too loud or too bassy compared to the other elements in the mix. Should i eq out the bass or use compression ??

    • @FreakingOutWithBillyHume
      @FreakingOutWithBillyHume 9 годин тому

      The quick answer without hearing anything is this: a. I boost a slightly narrow band EQ between 110 hz and 120 hz - find the spot where it has punch on small speakers. Once I find that spot (I've boosting that EQ a lot to find that spot) then I lower it to boosting about 4db to 6db or so. just enough to make the kick jump out. b. I'll usually pull 2db to 3 or 4 db of 50 hz to 53 hz. That area tends to blow out speakers. The main mistake people make is boosting the subs on a kick. That forces you to lower the kick. If you get rid of the extra boom then you can boost the kick.

  • @johnbennett8511
    @johnbennett8511 11 годин тому

    Hi thanks for the awesome tips.

  • @williamlocklear9571
    @williamlocklear9571 11 годин тому

    I must have had that same conversation with myself a hundred times, going to pick up gear

  • @smokeyrainbows
    @smokeyrainbows 14 годин тому

    I like your honest conclusion. Me no comprendo! Ahahaha! Hear that. Just subscribed! :D

  • @kitcatmama
    @kitcatmama День тому

    The more you create, the better you get. The better you get, the stronger your position.

  • @pendulumdistinction2494
    @pendulumdistinction2494 День тому

    Inspiring!

  • @pendulumdistinction2494
    @pendulumdistinction2494 День тому

    Magnificent! Entertaining, Educational, and Revealing. Thank you for passion, honesty, and creative spirit. You have a new subscriber. By the look on your face and your discoveries, you did the right thing. Magic!

  • @maxmixproductions
    @maxmixproductions День тому

    Like a college 101 course and a master class on being in the music industry.

  • @MazinBeats
    @MazinBeats 2 дні тому

    I have never had to replace my tweeter, thank god. I put a fuse connector on the positive wire . The fuse blows out before the amp pushing them over the limit.

    • @FreakingOutWithBillyHume
      @FreakingOutWithBillyHume День тому

      Yes, that's how I do it. The fuse is on the back where the main speaker wire comes in.

  • @lostinpa-dadenduro7555
    @lostinpa-dadenduro7555 2 дні тому

    I remember Ampex reels, cutting and splicing tape. Ahh the good old days.

  • @owlmuso
    @owlmuso 2 дні тому

    Jesus Billy, putting this video together must have been masses amount of work, let alone the ACTUAL work you had to do to clean and install the desk. Great job and well done. I am very partial to Soundcraft desks, having owned three, not to mention I am also an Ableton user. I love that you are getting a million-dollar sound out of a studio that is not a "million dollar" studio (read, big fancy studio in LA or New York), but where you know what really counts in terms of sound quality and how to make the gear work for you.

    • @FreakingOutWithBillyHume
      @FreakingOutWithBillyHume День тому

      Thanks! I was filming everything as I was working on it and at some point filmed in BRAW (Black Magics super high end format) without realizing it so when I went to edit everything I found that I had about 200 GB of footage. I seriously thought about skipping the whole thing but I like to finish what I start. I'm glad I did but.... whew! Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @theCountOfTotal
    @theCountOfTotal 2 дні тому

    After all the work you put in this, you definitely deserve more subscribers! I did my part 😊

  • @AndyMangele
    @AndyMangele 2 дні тому

    2:45 - "There's a first time for everything" - how true! 👍 Especially in the realms of recording! 🤣

    • @FreakingOutWithBillyHume
      @FreakingOutWithBillyHume 2 дні тому

      I try to do something new on every song just to push the boundaries. I also flip something backwards on every song even if it's buried in the mix. Why? I don't really know why, I just do it.

    • @AndyMangele
      @AndyMangele 2 дні тому

      @@FreakingOutWithBillyHume That's the spirit! 👍

  • @Low.Key.Music01
    @Low.Key.Music01 3 дні тому

    I always wondered how people got that sound out of their guitar

  • @djkanyon
    @djkanyon 3 дні тому

    Bro... every minute with the things that makes you happy make it worthwhile... always

  • @gattearthrid
    @gattearthrid 3 дні тому

    No excuses comes from people that have ears actually listen to their music.

  • @john4157
    @john4157 3 дні тому

    Really good advice

  • @thought_scores
    @thought_scores 4 дні тому

    Truly enjoy your insights buddy - thank you for putting these out

  • @EDawg_32
    @EDawg_32 4 дні тому

    Just do it and you’ll find your way 💪🏽

  • @rickblackers88
    @rickblackers88 4 дні тому

    Billy, how often Protools use to freeze like at 9 min ?

    • @FreakingOutWithBillyHume
      @FreakingOutWithBillyHume 2 дні тому

      Ever since I upgraded to the new mac it does that when I switch my buffer size. So I just restart the app. pain in the butt but I can work with it.

    • @rickblackers88
      @rickblackers88 2 дні тому

      @@FreakingOutWithBillyHume Same here, PT 2019 except for the old pc i'm running. I have lived with this. Thanx my man!

  • @je6003
    @je6003 4 дні тому

    thank you - not too much out there on double bass specifically, given its prevalent role e.g. in jazz... one question: with a setup such as this, do you ever experience phasing issues (d.i. vs. mic) and what's your favourite way to treat them?

    • @FreakingOutWithBillyHume
      @FreakingOutWithBillyHume 2 дні тому

      Yes. I make sure the mics are in phase by first listening and also recording a little and looking at the wave forms. Then I make sure the bassist isn't moving too much. However, the small diaphragm condenser that I have high up on the neck is mostly picking up the buzz from the strings vibrating on the neck and such and I'll sometimes high-pass that mic so there's not actually that much low end on the top mic, which is where the biggest phase issues are going to be.

  • @Bildernaut
    @Bildernaut 4 дні тому

    #19 Find a End ! I know People they working 30 Years for her Debut Album. Greetings from Germany!

  • @andystarcher1918
    @andystarcher1918 4 дні тому

    I was so happy to see someone coming to your aid. I felt bad for you doing so much work all by yourself even though people said they would help. This was my first video of yours I have watched and you seem like a guy that would be the first person there if someone asked you for help. I will be watching more videos for sure. JOB WELL DONE.......ENJOY!

  • @DanHomeAtLast
    @DanHomeAtLast 4 дні тому

    Sounds incredible, I'm really enjoying your channel

  • @EDawg_32
    @EDawg_32 5 днів тому

    18:47 😂😂😂 JACKASS

  • @EDawg_32
    @EDawg_32 5 днів тому

    Great video you’re awesome!

  • @PRscorpio9001
    @PRscorpio9001 5 днів тому

    Thank you for the excellent encouragement! ❤

  • @Jonny5ive5
    @Jonny5ive5 5 днів тому

    My wife actually gets mad at me for saying that if I ever got rich I don't want a mansion or Lamborghinis. Just a nice place on a nice property. Its just not important

  • @kitcatmama
    @kitcatmama 5 днів тому

    And sometimes it's just part of the song that turns out to be the seed of an idea. If you keep it, later it may have the chance to grow into something greater.

  • @Jonny5ive5
    @Jonny5ive5 5 днів тому

    You give fantastic advice for songwriters

  • @Jonny5ive5
    @Jonny5ive5 5 днів тому

    I frequently ditch songs because I'm just not happy with the potential they have. So I challenged myself to complete songs I start, even if I am unhappy with them, and they almost always become something awesome by the end. So I completely agree

  • @ProAudioIQ
    @ProAudioIQ 5 днів тому

    What’s humorous to me is simply asking them why it’s not cool, they’re not going to be able to tell you. For those of us who actually understand who they are and why they were born and what they are capable of know that Avalon‘s are actually incredibly cool -always have been always will be -and are very top shelf gear!

  • @Marlon_belcione
    @Marlon_belcione 5 днів тому

    Used to have an anniversary edition 737 with the sleek blk & blue color scheme, sold it & sort of miss it. I’ve heard from several reputable sources that if you’re gonna get something from Avalon Designs, the piece to get is the 2 channel solid state AD2022 preamp; supposedly it’s leagues ahead of the vacuum tube pre on the channel strip.

  • @alexmacias3837
    @alexmacias3837 5 днів тому

    It appears that Patreon has changed your link to /billyhume instead of /freakingoutwithbillyhume

  • @Groovychu
    @Groovychu 6 днів тому

    Nigga this hitt im Def Bouta throw outa all my extra clothes

  • @pifrei3272
    @pifrei3272 6 днів тому

    Wow, cool, exactly what I was looking for...

  • @angermanagementstudios
    @angermanagementstudios 6 днів тому

    Yey! Falling asleep to a Billy stream. Sweet.

  • @gumpymcbarfbag3884
    @gumpymcbarfbag3884 6 днів тому

    I am a tech, you are a madman taking on that job, mucho impressed.

  • @nicolemichlovsky2505
    @nicolemichlovsky2505 6 днів тому

    Crap I missed the livestream it was supposed to notify me….

    • @FreakingOutWithBillyHume
      @FreakingOutWithBillyHume 2 дні тому

      I really think the algorithms don't do what they are supposed to do. One week nobody on Twitch gets notified so zero viewers, next week it's instagram. UA-cam seems to selectively pick people who get notified. Kit, who helps on the livestreams says that half the time she gets notified and half of the time there's no notification. Because of this I'm keeping to streaming every Wednesday at 3pm EST so even if you don't get a notification my regular viewers will know I'm probably online.

  • @KyleLucasMusic
    @KyleLucasMusic 6 днів тому

    Facts! My imposter syndrome is my biggest enemy

  • @angermanagementstudios
    @angermanagementstudios 6 днів тому

    Fast becoming my fave channel this is. Sage advice.

  • @mikecamps7226
    @mikecamps7226 6 днів тому

    AUTO TUNE.....and now A. I. hahahahaha rock star at the push of a BUTTON in your own BEDROOM.....and LEGEND !!!

    • @mikecamps7226
      @mikecamps7226 6 днів тому

      I'm GLAD YOU are Straight UP...and NOT Bullshit

  • @goldOnlineWealth-z8q
    @goldOnlineWealth-z8q 6 днів тому

    Amazing, please where is the full lenght video. I have solved many issues in my life, but this one I should make a habit, when I travel somewhere Im constantly go out my comfort zone which makes me feel unstoppable, but when I get back to my routine oh man, the comfort zone eats you alive, then you fill stressed, anxious... I would say life is hell if you live in your CZ.

    • @kitcatmama
      @kitcatmama 5 днів тому

      ua-cam.com/video/PdmW1PMQxJM/v-deo.htmlsi=uAJ7cIidG1qpeTni

    • @FreakingOutWithBillyHume
      @FreakingOutWithBillyHume 2 дні тому

      Here's the full length: ua-cam.com/video/PdmW1PMQxJM/v-deo.htmlsi=Mlrzp7KpjaoUvMJv - And I am the same way if I've been out of town or on a project for a while, then coming back into my life I find it a challenge to not fall into my old routine.

  • @marthasmadman
    @marthasmadman 6 днів тому

    Maybe that’s why I like and connect with this song so much you just described my town to a t about small town living and succeeding and trying to get out!

  • @tommymandel
    @tommymandel 6 днів тому

    incredible amount of work, Billy, respects for that! and great video skills too - happy that you got your amazing set-up the wa;y you want it!!!!! Sounds great.

  • @EDawg_32
    @EDawg_32 7 днів тому

    Is that moving blankets or curtains on the ceiling? I was thinking of mounting some on my ceiling right above my ceiling fan to help out deadening the room. Seems way cheaper to do that in my case than to remove the fan and buy/build a ceiling cloud panel

  • @EDawg_32
    @EDawg_32 7 днів тому

    Love your personality man! Keep it up

  • @EDawg_32
    @EDawg_32 7 днів тому

    Great talk man great talk, please do more of these