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Write a Song Like: Elton John

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  • Опубліковано 21 кві 2018
  • The Ben Aaron Show - Season 2 - Week 51
    This week I listened to nothing but Elton John and tried to write a similar soft-rock piano ballad. I apologize for not being a proficient piano player. The theme of the Song-A-Week subreddit was BREAKING BARRIERS, so I tried very hard to use only the piano and voice as an instrument. Something I've never done before.
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    Here are some videos of Elton John writing songs on the spot
    Elton John Oven Manual song: • Elton John Oven Manual...
    Elton John Writes a Song from a Script: • Video
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    You can download my music at www.benaaronmus...
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    Thanks for the comments and the love.

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  • @wyattwallace2805
    @wyattwallace2805 2 роки тому +1

    good job the song was beautiful

  • @Ocrilat
    @Ocrilat 2 роки тому +6

    A big part of Elton's 'style' was brought about by outside forces. His initial contract was pretty tough. He was required to produce two full albums and three world tours a year. So he, his lyricist and the band had to create quickly. Elton's typical intros were used as a cue for the band to work off of, in order that they could quickly create their 'parts' to each song (drums, bass, guitar, backing vocals). The breakneck schedule would have been impossible otherwise.

  • @mwizerwaemmanuel6391
    @mwizerwaemmanuel6391 2 роки тому +1

    You are very talented. Keep growing, wish you best.

  • @GunnisonUndercover
    @GunnisonUndercover 5 років тому +8

    Its Elton's ability to roll around chords and improvise and his ear.

  • @countrymusicguitarclassics
    @countrymusicguitarclassics 5 років тому +6

    Awesome! Way to break it down and give us some insight into one of the best songwriting partnerships ever!

  • @rockingphil58
    @rockingphil58 6 років тому +5

    That was beautifully perfect Ben yes I could imagine Elton singing and playing this beautiful song you wrote fantastic Ben loved it my friend

  • @LouiseSteelMusicSite
    @LouiseSteelMusicSite 6 років тому +2

    Wonderful new song Ben! A great piano ballad with a hint of country! Who doesn't like listening to Elton John? 🙂

  • @staysmuth
    @staysmuth 4 роки тому +2

    You’re awesome Ben! You deserve all the success coming your way

    • @benaaronmusic
      @benaaronmusic  4 роки тому

      Thank you for understanding my video, LJ. Have a good day, -Ben Aaron

  • @eatonjohnrobert
    @eatonjohnrobert 6 років тому +2

    The weather update of 15 inches of snow in the middle of a song about tangerine bathing in the sun was priceless irony.

  • @samsepiol6069
    @samsepiol6069 5 років тому +5

    This is my favourite video on UA-cam currently. You are so incredibly gifted, and I could really feel the Elton vibe in this. Bless you, and have a nice day :)

  • @owensmith8607
    @owensmith8607 4 роки тому +2

    That’s a very nice song

    • @benaaronmusic
      @benaaronmusic  4 роки тому

      I appreciate your kind words, Owen. It's difficult to sound like Elton John.

  • @johnjohnjman
    @johnjohnjman Рік тому

    nice song. please do publish it

  • @BradPritts
    @BradPritts 6 років тому

    Another adventurous ride, Benton John. Thanks for sharing the art and the gifts!

  • @Adibarum
    @Adibarum 6 років тому

    Nicely Done Ben..you are a man of many musical talents..well played and sung song in the style of Elton and Bernie

  • @FrankCGraves
    @FrankCGraves 6 років тому +1

    Nice Tutorial on transitions between chords and things I didn’t know about Elton.

  • @daanhooiveld8940
    @daanhooiveld8940 2 роки тому

    You should do a Write A Song Like: Bee Gees. They've produced some great lyrics and melodies!

  • @rebeccatompkins
    @rebeccatompkins 6 років тому

    Another favourite artist of mine. We have the same birthday; I'm 22 years younger. Is there nothing you can't write, Ben? Excellent song.

  • @MaigaVidal
    @MaigaVidal 5 років тому +2

    So I'm actually making a similar video and in my research, your video came up! I wish I had seen it before deep diving myself! I'm so glad that what I found on his songwriting approach matches a lot of what you said. It's very comforting! :) Also, quite enjoyed tangerine!

    • @benaaronmusic
      @benaaronmusic  5 років тому +1

      Thank you so much, and I'm glad that my work could comfort your trials. Have a great day.

    • @MaigaVidal
      @MaigaVidal 5 років тому

      @@benaaronmusic the video will be going up hopefully on Monday and I hope you don't mind that I will be referencing your video (and sending people your way, cause it's damn good).

  • @michaelsertic797
    @michaelsertic797 6 років тому

    Love the deconstruction of Elton's and Bernie's songs.

  • @CrawfishParish
    @CrawfishParish 6 років тому

    WoW! love it..

  • @CursiMusic
    @CursiMusic 6 років тому

    h my god, the kittie pick, you got me there..LOL! The song was well composed Ben. sounds like Elton for sure. awesome work and video as always. you put so much work into all your video's.

  • @markalf3152
    @markalf3152 5 років тому +2

    I'm a piano romantic arranger/composer, not the best haha, but thank you for your video :) keep up the great work, Brother!

    • @benaaronmusic
      @benaaronmusic  5 років тому +1

      You are very welcome. I'm learning how to play the piano myself, and it's a real challenge! Keep on making music, brother.

  • @nathanlippiatt8098
    @nathanlippiatt8098 6 років тому +1

    Nice one Ben piano playing sounded great to me. Nice original. When are you going to do an episode on how to write a song like the village people?

  • @basedbattledroid3507
    @basedbattledroid3507 6 років тому +1

    Woah, it's recent!

  • @ajciccar3
    @ajciccar3 6 років тому +1

    Like the video Ben, but to write like Elton John you need Bernie Taupin.
    He is a great lyricist.

    • @benaaronmusic
      @benaaronmusic  6 років тому +1

      This is my unpopular opinion: but I would argue that Bernie Taupin might be the luckiest poet alive. He can't write music, can't sing a healthy note, and if it weren't for Elton John picking out the most interesting lines and doing all of the heavy lifting, he'd probably be dead in the gutter with the other poets.

    • @ajciccar3
      @ajciccar3 6 років тому

      Oh yeah, he's lyrics only but I think Elton lacks without his words

    • @astnfm
      @astnfm 4 роки тому

      @Dominic Dawnay I think that he's just saying that Bernie is a very good poet, however, there are many very good poets, so just like there probably wouldn't be an Elton without Bernie, there probably wouldn't be a Bernie without Elton

  • @perttusaarela4893
    @perttusaarela4893 4 роки тому +1

    The theory sounds ok but it would help if Ben Aaron could actually sing and demonstrate what he is talking about. Walk the talk.

    • @benaaronmusic
      @benaaronmusic  4 роки тому +1

      You can get your refund at the door.

  • @bearron
    @bearron 6 років тому +4

    So this is your song?

    • @benaaronmusic
      @benaaronmusic  6 років тому +3

      It's a little bit funny...

    • @bearron
      @bearron 6 років тому

      Ben Aaron I like those little funny looking orange things. I think they are called tangerines.