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  • Melodic Acoustic Samples: popcountrysamples.com/
    I'll also help you build a template of your own in my course trackinaday.com
    Starting a song from scratch can be tough. But I have a solution to the overwhelm. Start with a great template of sounds and inspiring sample packs. It is worth taking the time to setup your own template and find sounds that inspire you if you want to stop overthinking and start creating.
    Check out everything I have to offer at musiccityplaybook.com
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  • @christanner1243
    @christanner1243 6 місяців тому +15

    The homie makin an appearance 👊

    • @forestwhitehead
      @forestwhitehead  6 місяців тому +4

      Happens all the time, Had to leave it in today’s edit.

    • @sformandei
      @sformandei 6 місяців тому +2

      Make time to build forts!

    • @Smileater
      @Smileater 5 місяців тому +1

      @@forestwhiteheadthanks for leaving it in the video. Made our day!

  • @bobshepard3108
    @bobshepard3108 6 місяців тому +6

    The best production course out there!! Thank you Forest! Cameo by the little guy was great, just shows your down to earth personality, and what a good Dad you are 👍

  • @Squidaniel
    @Squidaniel Місяць тому

    Ahhh the “Organic Everything” from Paul Mabury and Dustin Burnett. A classic 🎉🎉

  • @patmcwilliamsmusic
    @patmcwilliamsmusic 6 місяців тому +7

    These videos are such a help to me. The tracks inspire melodies right away. Love it! I have your sample pack and they are fantastic. Have even added a couple loops of my own. Look forward to the next batch. All the best.

    • @forestwhitehead
      @forestwhitehead  6 місяців тому +5

      Glad you dig the pack adding more minor chords to it soon!

  • @stestetsonmusic
    @stestetsonmusic 5 місяців тому +2

    Just bought your samples from your website, one simple madolin I added some piano and track is sounding so cool now

    • @forestwhitehead
      @forestwhitehead  5 місяців тому +1

      Love to hear it. Glad you are digging the samples!

  • @theredheadedsinger
    @theredheadedsinger 4 дні тому

    This video is so inspiring. I have watched it so many times. Everytime I am struggling to get started I watch this video. Adding these samples to my collection for sure. Love your content brother!

  • @iamashdaniel
    @iamashdaniel 2 місяці тому +1

    Your channel help me start creating again 😬🙌🙌 thanks for the content

  • @dragonscorn4943
    @dragonscorn4943 6 місяців тому +1

    Kickin goals brother. Happy New Year.

  • @thevanju
    @thevanju 6 місяців тому

    Thank you!

  • @dustinshinn6830
    @dustinshinn6830 6 місяців тому +2

    Little man so cute!!!! Mine is almost 18 man. Don’t blink.

  • @TheFabioCavalcante
    @TheFabioCavalcante 6 місяців тому

    Thank you Forest inspire me!!

  • @beatsinthebackyard
    @beatsinthebackyard 5 місяців тому

    Forest you rock man! Very much appreciate your content

  • @laitenberg_s
    @laitenberg_s 6 місяців тому

    Awesome!

  • @shanelanford
    @shanelanford Місяць тому

    I am brand new to recording and I think this is the best video I have seen that shows how to use samples to build a track. I also got a lot out of seeing how you through in some Kontact instruments. Thank you.

  • @davbunjr
    @davbunjr 19 днів тому

    I'm absolutely loving your videos. Just bought the packs. Keep up the great work. You're helping a ton of people.

  • @jesseaviman
    @jesseaviman 6 місяців тому

    This is such a great video. Not too long and straight to the point. New subscriber here!!

  • @jeffrosen2010
    @jeffrosen2010 6 місяців тому

    awesome man. So cool to see how you put things together. Inspiring!

  • @basscase78
    @basscase78 6 місяців тому

    Love that. I had never thought of taking a melodic riff then adding chords underneath! Excited to try that!

  • @MrDrewgraham
    @MrDrewgraham 6 місяців тому

    Love your work, man! Really cool that you left the part in with your son.

  • @BenjaminGib
    @BenjaminGib 2 місяці тому

    This is freakin gold, Forest. Given me chills.

  • @maximeblais2032
    @maximeblais2032 6 місяців тому

    We missed you ! Glad to see you again.

  • @nicolaschallenor1120
    @nicolaschallenor1120 6 місяців тому +1

    Amazing stuff as always Forest, keep up the great work, you're a real asset to many.

    • @forestwhitehead
      @forestwhitehead  6 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @craigligman
    @craigligman 6 місяців тому

    Great video, very inspiring. You make it look so easy, thanks for sharing!

  • @cornelcata3113
    @cornelcata3113 6 місяців тому

    Forest, love your content! I appreciate your raw personality and the fact that your son is part of your production and life without cutting out.😎

  • @gerrydurande2670
    @gerrydurande2670 Місяць тому

    Man, you deserve a lot more subs. Great stuff!

  • @AlexSmithSound
    @AlexSmithSound 4 місяці тому

    You're the man Forest, I always get so much value out of your videos brother! Best stuff out there. Would love to be one of those co-writes down the road!

  • @danielmooney899
    @danielmooney899 2 місяці тому

    I’m glad u back bro 💯

  • @frederikbudolph5494
    @frederikbudolph5494 6 місяців тому +1

    Love these process videos

  • @marlonperera790
    @marlonperera790 2 місяці тому

    Sounds great!! thanks for the heads up and tips!!!

  • @prodjackwilson
    @prodjackwilson 6 місяців тому +2

    really high quality infos & video, thank you!

    • @forestwhitehead
      @forestwhitehead  6 місяців тому

      Thank you. Trying to dial in these edits.

  • @brockwilsonmusic
    @brockwilsonmusic 6 місяців тому +1

    Awesome video!

  • @AudioNest-73
    @AudioNest-73 2 місяці тому

    Sounds good!! 😍

  • @jimygod
    @jimygod 6 місяців тому +1

    Great video. Great melody. And great inspiration. I really needed this to get me creating again. Thank you so much ❤

    • @forestwhitehead
      @forestwhitehead  6 місяців тому +1

      Great to hear. Go make something cool.

  • @marc_leblanc
    @marc_leblanc 6 місяців тому

    Awesome drum samples.

  • @PatrickAdams307Music
    @PatrickAdams307Music 6 місяців тому +1

    Love it man! Fort building is key! Great stuff! All around brother!

  • @jarnemakesmusic
    @jarnemakesmusic 6 місяців тому

    I love this melodic pack! Such a godsend! Welcome back mate!

  • @misterkiddproductions
    @misterkiddproductions 6 місяців тому +2

    Awesome as always mate…..and I loved it when your little boy came in ❤

  • @roclowther
    @roclowther 6 місяців тому

    Awesome 😊

  • @TheFugitivo90
    @TheFugitivo90 6 місяців тому +1

    Empezaste con todo este nuevo año querido Forest, que siga la buena energía amigo !!!!
    Saludos desde Santiago de Chile

  • @chikaraproducer
    @chikaraproducer 6 місяців тому +3

    Great video bro! interesting to see a bit of your process!

    • @chikaraproducer
      @chikaraproducer 6 місяців тому +2

      Almost reminds me of the Goo Goo Dolls, one of my favorite bands.

  • @billytaylor1174
    @billytaylor1174 6 місяців тому

    Cool video with very useful advice.
    Definitely going to try your Loops.
    Sweet to include the Father/Son interaction warms the heart!

  • @barnpostmedia
    @barnpostmedia 6 місяців тому

    Seriously, the most important part of your day is now building a fort. I promise that little man will appreciate your time vs money in the future. I wish I could hit rewind with my girls back to the age of your son.

  • @MaPa60
    @MaPa60 6 місяців тому +1

    Great template ideas, thanks. I've never thought of having transition elements floating around like that.

  • @kapitbanda
    @kapitbanda 6 місяців тому

    the advantages of these sample packs and vst plugins are they're so clean and well recorded.

  • @sweguitargeek3884
    @sweguitargeek3884 6 місяців тому

    Super inspiring video! Thanks :)

  • @ricklane4464
    @ricklane4464 6 місяців тому

    You make something that sounds so great look so easy. So inspiring. And, I'm glad you didn't edit your boy out of the video. That was THE BEST part! Way to be a cool dad!

  • @imonlydancingsal1509
    @imonlydancingsal1509 6 місяців тому +1

    Great stuff Forest. And your boy is so lovely. Keep building.

  • @losalamos666
    @losalamos666 6 місяців тому +2

    Hi Forest. Thanks for sharing this with us. Always great to see someone else’s process. Very inspiring. I can see how when you are doing collabs with others having something to get ideas flowing is soooo handy. Straight away for me the melody invoked the following words…
    Five am
    On an open road
    Black top wet
    And the cold wind blowin’
    The sun is rising on another day
    Heading home
    Keep them coming please 🙏

  • @malodymave
    @malodymave 2 місяці тому

    Just started the pop/country logic pro beginner course and the 7-day songwriting course and my mind is blown ALREADY after day one!!
    So glad I found your stuff. 🙏

  • @jimmystuckeysongs3859
    @jimmystuckeysongs3859 6 місяців тому +1

    You're an awesome human Forest...thanks for sharing your killer expertise...Cheers..!

  • @itsgmani
    @itsgmani 6 місяців тому

    Hope buddy got that fort! Nice tune.

  • @astrophileaudiophile4100
    @astrophileaudiophile4100 6 місяців тому

    Awesome track❤
    Thanks a ton for these videos...Love from India🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

  • @ryanalbritton9883
    @ryanalbritton9883 6 місяців тому

    Just wrote a song yesterday that I was wanting to put tracks down for and this is literally the exact same groove and chord progression haha

  • @grahamtruckel
    @grahamtruckel 6 місяців тому +2

    Let's Build a Fortress - there's your song title right there, courtesy of your little man.

  • @timmylawlor6821
    @timmylawlor6821 6 місяців тому +1

    that was great

  • @MarkLantz65
    @MarkLantz65 6 місяців тому +1

    What great video! I have the melodic pack and can't even half way start do that! with them! The cherry on the top is your child coming in and you didn't edit out! Build that fort!

    • @forestwhitehead
      @forestwhitehead  6 місяців тому

      Keep working with the pack! It will help you out tons when you get the hang of it.

  • @Fiveash-Art
    @Fiveash-Art 6 місяців тому

    The forecast in your area is 78 degrees, partly cloudy with a 60 percent chance of scattered showers.

  • @mjk5254
    @mjk5254 6 місяців тому

    Dude! Perfect timing! Im in Saint Louis writing a bunch of pop country and im about to head down to Nashville next month and co-write with a country artist that is a bit more "organic" so I can strip away the Nate Smith heavy parts and keep the acoustic parts flowing if thats the vibe. Appreciate you brother!

    • @mjk5254
      @mjk5254 6 місяців тому

      Just downloaded the samples and the 7 multi-tracks. Not sure if you have this yet but I'd love to have some piano midi if you got em.

  • @officialWWM
    @officialWWM 6 місяців тому +1

    I have always struggled with this but now I just start with a very basic drum loop play all my instruments in to that track, then come back and play the drums properly at the end :)

    • @forestwhitehead
      @forestwhitehead  6 місяців тому +1

      Yes, keep the creativity going.

    • @officialWWM
      @officialWWM 6 місяців тому

      @@forestwhitehead thank you. You are very inspiring!

  • @parabot2
    @parabot2 6 місяців тому

    Hope you made that fort with your son , these are the things he will remember his entire life .

  • @BEHNKEMUSIC
    @BEHNKEMUSIC 6 місяців тому +2

    Just bought! Was looking for these! You are right, they are missing on splice.

    • @forestwhitehead
      @forestwhitehead  6 місяців тому +1

      Enjoy them man! I’ll be updating the pack soon.

    • @BEHNKEMUSIC
      @BEHNKEMUSIC 6 місяців тому

      @@forestwhitehead hopefully i get noticed somehow

    • @BEHNKEMUSIC
      @BEHNKEMUSIC 6 місяців тому +1

      ​@@forestwhiteheadby the way where is that "bass drop"-sample from?

    • @forestwhitehead
      @forestwhitehead  6 місяців тому

      I made it by sliding down the neck of a bass guitar then reversing the sample. Email me Ill send it over.@@BEHNKEMUSIC

  • @thejasontlewis
    @thejasontlewis 6 місяців тому

    Love this. I watched a similar video of yours a couple years back. I'm still a "write on guitar and then demo" guy, but I think I need to work more of what you're doing into my workflow. I have 100+ iPhone music memos and it's challenging to get those whipped into songs. The last full record I wrote I demoed in my office one song a day over half of my lunch break. Sent 'em to the band, we rehearsed once and laid basic tracks in a day. I can't work anywhere near that fast by myself in a studio. I have dozens of half-finished songs in my folders.
    Country songwriting sessions are usually at least 2-3 people with one handling lyrics and everybody brings in demos, right? It's been almost 30 years since I wrote with anyone else other than working out arrangements with a band. If you're ever interested there are links to my music on my channel page.

  • @123GEZZY
    @123GEZZY 6 місяців тому

    I find your videos so inspiring... Fair play best I've found.... Keep them coming..... Do you sell the sample pack?

  • @cgraugaard
    @cgraugaard 6 місяців тому +1

    Made me think of 'Matt Wertz - Carolina'. Keep it up!

  • @heartshinemusic
    @heartshinemusic 6 місяців тому +4

    Those Tony Roystar drums sound great here. Do you remember which kit/ preset you used for this? I wonder if the guys at Native Instruments/ session guitarist will ever release a virtual resonator instrument for pop/country producers.

    • @forestwhitehead
      @forestwhitehead  6 місяців тому +2

      Surely they will. They seem a bit behind in that realm of instruments

    • @heartshinemusic
      @heartshinemusic 6 місяців тому

      @@forestwhitehead They did just release the Ukulele a couple of months ago, so the resonator can't be too far away ;-)

  • @scottruhs
    @scottruhs 6 місяців тому +1

    Hey @forestwhitehead, thanks for the great content, and the acoustic bundle. I bought it when you first released it, and it has been invaluable for jumpstarting tracks. One of my favourite tracks I put together includes the ones you used in this video. There are a few of the samples I wish I could figure how you played them. I'm thinking you may have used a capo on some of them. Cheers!

    • @forestwhitehead
      @forestwhitehead  6 місяців тому +1

      May have been a drop tuning on some of those which makes it hard to figure out. Glad you are using them and enjoying them. Im working on creating more this month.

    • @scottruhs
      @scottruhs 6 місяців тому

      @@forestwhitehead The one I'm referring to sounds like a D shape capoed at the 5th fret. This is the title of the loop - "80bpm_G_Stereo Acoustic Riff_MCS"

  • @michaelc7207
    @michaelc7207 6 місяців тому +1

    Great video! Appreciate all you give to us. May I ask what keyboard you’re using? Thanks again!

    • @forestwhitehead
      @forestwhitehead  5 місяців тому +1

      This is the KOMPLETE keyboard but very overkill for what you really need my favorite is Alesis 61 key basic midi keyboard for $99

  • @jeremiahlyleseditor437
    @jeremiahlyleseditor437 6 місяців тому

    Great Video Forest.
    Did you ever do a video about the structure of a contract for selling a song to someone?

  • @hiufaijei
    @hiufaijei 6 місяців тому

    Your son is so cute!

  • @SteelTracks
    @SteelTracks 6 місяців тому +1

    Man awesome content! I bought your sample packs,..great quality! I just have a beginner question,..as I’ve never used loops. When you are using say one of the acoustic guitar riffs,..is there a way to change keys/chords when the song needs to? I’m in Logic btw.

    • @forestwhitehead
      @forestwhitehead  6 місяців тому

      Hey man Waves Soundshifter is a great tool for this. Check out this video. ua-cam.com/video/TiisawG9BHc/v-deo.html

  • @studionoises
    @studionoises Місяць тому +1

    What piano is this? The content is amazing

  • @BPTerry
    @BPTerry 6 місяців тому +1

    Please build a simple Studio One guitar vocal template for singer songwriters at your new Studio One Lab channel!!!!

  • @Smileater
    @Smileater 5 місяців тому

    7:17 the best tip for successful producers 😊🎉❤

  • @markstella3225
    @markstella3225 2 місяці тому +1

    Hey Forest, I just found this and it’s great! Something I’ve been looking for as a songwriter. I’m wondering where or how you are getting those sample sounds in? Are they third party apps? If so do you have a reference on where to find them? Like the drums, guitar, mandolin etc. Thanks

  • @scottwesterman221
    @scottwesterman221 6 місяців тому

    Great video Forest ! I’m a complete wannabe song writer do you recommend any low cost sample packs to get me going. I tend to use the sample in garage band.
    Thanks
    Scott

  • @CongBrotherReal
    @CongBrotherReal 4 місяці тому

    can u help me to write a country song please

  • @shamus6608
    @shamus6608 6 місяців тому

    Awesome content Forest!! Interested in the sample pack offer you have at the moment. Question: does your term 'no reselling or distributing' mean I could not produce stems/multitrackouts for publisher's needs? Or would they need mangling like if using any melodic sample? Love your content and happy new year 🙏

    • @forestwhitehead
      @forestwhitehead  6 місяців тому +1

      You can you use them royalty free. But if you try to resell my sample or make a plugin around them and sell that then I’m coming after you. Lol

    • @shamus6608
      @shamus6608 6 місяців тому

      🤣🤣🤣🥰@@forestwhitehead . Absolutely wouldn't dream of what you mentioned haha. Guessing that was an 'okay to stem' if required. For clarity, working with exclusive publishers for TV/Film etc

  • @musicproductionvideos5019
    @musicproductionvideos5019 6 місяців тому +1

    Another great video. Love these! ...Just got Session Strummed Acoustic. Can't figure out how to gt it to just play 1 strum of chords. Diamonds. Is there a way?

    • @forestwhitehead
      @forestwhitehead  6 місяців тому

      There are so many different options there it can be overwhelming. I think there are strums but most are picking patterns which are useful also.

  • @slowmotionradio73
    @slowmotionradio73 6 місяців тому

    can u do a video on how to simply write melodies with keyboard i was in prison 8 years i been writing but i can only kinda play uke what would u recomend for starting keyboard i just need a starting point

  • @cornelcata3113
    @cornelcata3113 4 місяці тому

    Hey Forest, which mixwave library would you recommend for start: Thomas Pridgen or Tony Royster Jr. The price difference is not much, but I’d like to get one for now. Thanks!

  • @creepymcpeepers
    @creepymcpeepers 5 місяців тому

    Piano is a good skill to have if you are trying to make songs in a daw I guess

  • @samhindsuk720
    @samhindsuk720 5 місяців тому

    What midi keys are you using ? is that keyscape too?

  • @youtubevideos415
    @youtubevideos415 6 місяців тому +1

    Have you tried Waves Cosmos? It scans all your samples on your computer and makes you find them easily. It knows what kind of a sample it is, so which instrument and which key etc.

  • @djerikfox
    @djerikfox 10 днів тому

    ...Forest what happened? why are you gone? no more videos?😪

  • @VelocityRecordingStudio
    @VelocityRecordingStudio 6 місяців тому

    So does your co write come to you? And is a group of just an artist?

  • @hiufaijei
    @hiufaijei 6 місяців тому

    May I know how these sample waves wont clip?

  • @elitentertainment1
    @elitentertainment1 3 місяці тому

    Needs a B3

  • @barnpostmedia
    @barnpostmedia 5 місяців тому

    We need you back Forest. Do I need to give you a call and get you moving again?

  • @breakfastgun
    @breakfastgun 6 місяців тому +1

    Don't leave us hanging. How did the fort turn out?

    • @forestwhitehead
      @forestwhitehead  6 місяців тому +1

      Oh it was wreck in the living room this evening.

    • @breakfastgun
      @breakfastgun 6 місяців тому

      @@forestwhitehead Good times I see 😁

  • @kyleritter3074
    @kyleritter3074 6 місяців тому

    1:27 I know exactly what song and video that's from lol

  • @shermenti
    @shermenti 6 місяців тому

    Man I hit a wall with recording a few months back, but after watching this I feel like I'm finally able to get back into it and make something again. I appreciate you!!