How To Make A Song Like The Weeknd (Blinding Lights, In Your Eyes, Faith) | Make Pop Music

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  • @starsoflight
    @starsoflight 4 роки тому +881

    Possibly the most underrated music production channel on UA-cam

  • @theofficialjosh_xo
    @theofficialjosh_xo 3 роки тому +328

    This needs to be a full song 🔥

    • @gless5537
      @gless5537 3 роки тому +12

      Agree 100%

    • @itskvde
      @itskvde 2 роки тому +7

      I bought it and released it!
      Changed the title to “Numb The Pain”

    • @NoIns27
      @NoIns27 2 роки тому

      @@itskvde please release the austin version too!!

    • @dronekoll8062
      @dronekoll8062 2 роки тому

      @@itskvde What was the name originally?

  • @Teddymav
    @Teddymav 3 роки тому +298

    I was a recording artist in the 90s and worked with a lot of different producers. You sir are a Master at work.

    • @Andrew-kb4xh
      @Andrew-kb4xh 3 роки тому +7

      No, you weren't and you didn't

    • @Teddymav
      @Teddymav 3 роки тому +64

      @@Andrew-kb4xh umm yes I was buddy. Relativity Records - then owned by Sony signed the same time as Common Sense who you now know as Common, and Chi Ali - my single made the billboard club charts - was number 1 song on the west coast club charts for three weeks - opened for Snap throughout their US tour. Label dropped me after one year - locked my album up - never got released.

    • @raizereaper4697
      @raizereaper4697 3 роки тому +2

      @@Teddymav Did you have to move to LA or anything

    • @Teddymav
      @Teddymav 3 роки тому +19

      @@raizereaper4697 Nah just stayed in NY. It was an epicenter for rap music back in the day. Got to regularly chill with Red Alert and Biz Markie - met a lot of unsigned rappers before they got signed - Fat Joe, Pun, once had a freestyle battle against ODB before Wutang blew up at the Kiss FM lobby. He gave me a first edition white label copy of protect your neck with a sharpie drawing of the wutang logo on it - two years before they got on mainstream radio. Did a few promos for Red who played my promos ever show as he was trying to help us stay relevant “Red Alert is a Bum” etc but at that point my group broke up and I focused on my education and a career.

    • @JayK07
      @JayK07 3 роки тому +5

      @@Teddymav e veryone has their path that works for them

  • @AriCohenMusic
    @AriCohenMusic 3 роки тому +52

    Austin casually making a song that I would mistake for a top 40 track that I havent heard yet. Nbd. Absolute legend.

  • @kylebrandon2009
    @kylebrandon2009 3 роки тому +98

    Definitely should release the full song. This is the CLOSEST I've seen someone try to duplicate The Weeknd. That was pretty good man! Well done

  • @imaesthetic9196
    @imaesthetic9196 3 роки тому +16

    Omg. As a beginner I'm mindblown by all the layering, sound design and options presented. His songs sounds so easy to make but when I try I get stuck. This tutorial was helpful. I Love the song.

  • @MasterKnutA
    @MasterKnutA 3 роки тому +55

    This is insane. Never seen anyone make music this way. I have produced for 11 years, and you're just on a different level. So inspiring. I just started singing on my own tracks, but never paid really attention to vocal processing. Your in-depth explanation, was exactly what I needed to hear

  • @CharlieRuh
    @CharlieRuh 3 роки тому +76

    honestly Austin is the best. i cant imagine this guy thinking:
    - i wanna show my skills to the world, everyone can be a better producer.
    heart of gold.

  • @jrmartins92
    @jrmartins92 4 роки тому +389

    This is the best channel about music production in the world! Thanks, Austin!

  • @yassine8240
    @yassine8240 3 роки тому +3

    If the weeknd recorded this song with you it will be a hit bruh

  • @SladjanSindjelic
    @SladjanSindjelic 3 роки тому +14

    This is brutal. Please release full track. Master at work creating masterpiece.

  • @theholographicempire2550
    @theholographicempire2550 3 роки тому +2

    I've been watching this video since it came out. Referring to it. Finally got tired and just spent 4 hours watching and drawing out around 20 pages of notes.
    In the process I came up with a great way to notate all my future work going forward, this is awesome work, sir.

  • @AriWoah
    @AriWoah 2 роки тому +5

    Your balance between creativity and workflow is amazing. You never get in your own way. Thank you for this video. I love seeing peoples thought process when they write. Especially from someone like you that can also explain it!!!

  • @jlmats5389
    @jlmats5389 4 роки тому +8

    Dude....didn't expect that shout in the intro...gave me goosebumps man🖤so hyped right now

  • @BongoFM
    @BongoFM 4 роки тому +141

    Bro imagine the weeknd on this beat like actually

    • @MakePopMusic
      @MakePopMusic  3 роки тому +31

      i wishhhhh

    • @ntstudio28
      @ntstudio28 3 роки тому +10

      Austin is amazing! I love how he is able to sing in so many styles!! Well done Austin!! Weeknd aint got nothin on you lol

  • @ahmedahmadyar
    @ahmedahmadyar 3 роки тому +46

    Is no one gonna say anything about how freaking good the song is?!

    • @glasfactor
      @glasfactor 3 роки тому +1

      Top 50! in the First 10 easy All the way!

  • @enriquesd69
    @enriquesd69 3 роки тому +40

    Damn, the final track stuck in my mind for days and I really want the full version of it.

    • @itskvde
      @itskvde 2 роки тому

      I bought this song and released it as “Numb The Pain”
      Check it out! 🤘🏼

    • @vestarecords3882
      @vestarecords3882 Рік тому +1

      @@itskvde sorry man but its very thin compared to this version

    • @alexschmidt4794
      @alexschmidt4794 10 місяців тому

      @@vestarecords3882 I need to confirm that. kvde did a good job but Austins version has much more power, it's simply FAT. I wonder why kvde didn't manage it like that.

  • @MariooDisco
    @MariooDisco 3 роки тому +255

    Really good video! And the song is brilliant

    • @audiomaximo
      @audiomaximo 3 роки тому

      What version is that cubase or nuendo

    • @dudleydooright
      @dudleydooright 3 роки тому +2

      @@audiomaximo Cubase Pro 10

    • @dudleydooright
      @dudleydooright 3 роки тому +3

      @Jimmy Dante Nope.. nobody cares. Musicians typically don't spend time trying to cheat and steal.

    • @MrGibo2000
      @MrGibo2000 3 роки тому

      @Jimmy Dante, no we dont care about your Crap.

  • @mrsoso5500
    @mrsoso5500 3 роки тому +7

    You made this look so simple omg. I always get stuck but I love how you maximize your equipment and get the best out of it. Great stuff

  • @Peter-gu9ph
    @Peter-gu9ph 3 роки тому +4

    Wow you have incredible talent - as a songwriter, producer and vocalist! You have not only completely nailed The Weeknd's style, you've also created a great song that stands on its own merits.

  • @StudioRF
    @StudioRF 3 роки тому +3

    How is this not an actual song??? Dude, release this, it belongs on the radio!

  • @JamesJohnAgar
    @JamesJohnAgar 3 роки тому +37

    He makes it look so easy, could watch all these videos all day. Great for learning music production and one of the best channels to watch. How about looking at some old school pop from when Brittney Spears, Taylor Swift, Christina first come on the scene and also some British artists such as Sam Smith, Craig David, Olly Murs as some examples.

  • @Raulisai
    @Raulisai 3 роки тому +20

    BRO I need the full version 🤯🔥🔥🔥❤

    • @so_1510
      @so_1510 3 роки тому

      Yes pleaaaaase !!!!!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @DimiterAngelicheff
    @DimiterAngelicheff 3 роки тому +1

    the wiknd song is a gold,your song is a brass.

  • @FreeComputerTutor
    @FreeComputerTutor 4 роки тому +130

    Me: 20 takes to get a lousy bassline
    Austin: 1 take to get a fire bassline

    • @MakePopMusic
      @MakePopMusic  3 роки тому +77

      Movie magic baby. Sometimes it does take 20. Sometimes it takes 1. This time I think it took 2.

  • @Curtis-C
    @Curtis-C Рік тому

    Austin's workflow is immaculate

  • @AdamDaxton
    @AdamDaxton 3 роки тому +48

    MAN , I WANTED TO SEE HOW YOU RECORDED THE VOCALS TO UNDERSTAND THE PROCESS OF HOW IT WAS VS HOW IT SHOULD TURN TO , if you can SHOW SOMEHOW PLEAAAASE !

  • @Dave-ds2ek
    @Dave-ds2ek 3 роки тому +2

    I literally open UA-cam and play the end of this video as if its Spotify. I badly want you to release this. Its so so catchy plus your voice and the lyrics. Gucci.

    • @MakePopMusic
      @MakePopMusic  3 роки тому +3

      It should be coming from an artist soon! Someone bought it in January and hasn’t released it yet. Hahaha

  • @natashanorton2912
    @natashanorton2912 3 роки тому +7

    This is so dope. Defo needs to be a released full song!! Love it !! So talented xx

  • @miguelpenuela469
    @miguelpenuela469 3 роки тому +1

    can't stop playing it....... amazing!!!!!

  • @barryzito5721
    @barryzito5721 4 роки тому +18

    Dude is SO talented. The arrangement/melody/sound design chops are incredible.

  • @williamhealy6381
    @williamhealy6381 3 роки тому

    best tutorial I've seen so far, not only does he explain what he's doing but it's also a bop

  • @jedsanchez3650
    @jedsanchez3650 3 роки тому +27

    Can you release the full track please it’s so frickin good

  • @marianosax
    @marianosax 3 роки тому +6

    You should finish this song and release it bro! It was amazing!

  • @FB33021
    @FB33021 3 роки тому +5

    I don’t even make pop music, i’m from the hiphop music world. But this was so inspirational and entertaining so watch. Good job man!🔥🔥

  • @kumedo9732
    @kumedo9732 3 роки тому +2

    this song needsss to droppppp mannnn

  • @theicefactor
    @theicefactor 3 роки тому +8

    Holy cow man, this is absolutely incredible! You are super fluent in Serum, the song is outstanding, and I was in disbelief by the amazing vocals, you are a true talent man, I’m glad I came across your channel, keep at it! Only thing I wish is it was in ProTools or Logic, but regardless the layering and concepts are the same no matter the DAW. I’ve never heard of Serum before. But you got it down!

  • @LaytonMechaley
    @LaytonMechaley 3 роки тому +1

    bro i love that fresh air plugin, it’s a life saver

  • @gforz3227
    @gforz3227 3 роки тому +6

    Austin, You should finish this song and release it as a single

  • @JimmyCooperAustralia
    @JimmyCooperAustralia 2 роки тому +2

    Mind blown. Thanks man. This is exactly what I needed to see. Subscribed about 2 minutes in. Great song btw. Whatever you're doing, I hope they're paying you well.

  • @sakoviec
    @sakoviec 4 роки тому +58

    stay hydrated kids!

  • @ksaintartwork6577
    @ksaintartwork6577 11 місяців тому

    I am still mad that you did not release this song. It is a hit! I cannot stop learning from this video. Thanks again bro!

  • @luigifranco5717
    @luigifranco5717 3 роки тому +25

    When you will release this song ?

  • @Zejnex
    @Zejnex 3 роки тому +2

    I just wanna say I really enjoyed this, best narration, straight to the point, zero bullsh*t, very well paced for such a long video, time flew so quickly and the end result is just unreal, got my sub bro. Really good work! 🙇‍♂️

    • @Zejnex
      @Zejnex 3 роки тому

      Also why dont you release this song in full? I'd actually love to listen to it 👀👄👀

  • @SamSilk
    @SamSilk 3 роки тому +3

    There are insane things to be done with U-he Diva on this kind of beats.

  • @dudleydooright
    @dudleydooright 3 роки тому

    This video's best lesson is that I need to get a lot quicker about my production decisions... and that it's really ok to be that way.

  • @LindstrandMusic
    @LindstrandMusic 4 роки тому +7

    This is so great.
    I want the full song in my playlist.

    • @itskvde
      @itskvde 2 роки тому +1

      I bought it and released it!
      Numb The Pain is out on all platforms!

    • @arsenysatin
      @arsenysatin 2 роки тому

      @@itskvdecool result man! that's sick! could you tell me please how much did you pay for this track? and how much did you pay for mixing?

  • @mikaelbenserud8196
    @mikaelbenserud8196 Рік тому

    The only bad thing about this channel is that I didn't find it sooner. Absolutely amazing!

  • @parttime_jesus
    @parttime_jesus 3 роки тому +12

    Man, this is the most densely packed NASA-style nutritious tutorial I've ever seen, well done!

  • @JuniorTan
    @JuniorTan 3 роки тому +2

    Amazing. Proficient, dedicated and multi skilled. This is the level of quality in modern times to be deemed someone worthy of technology.

  • @MalcolmCrabbe
    @MalcolmCrabbe 3 роки тому +6

    All this went totally over my head... but wow, love the final result !

  • @jammvx2849
    @jammvx2849 2 роки тому

    I need this on spotify RN!!

  • @heinrichsmit2
    @heinrichsmit2 4 роки тому +63

    Man Austin, you've got amazing energy brother!

    • @MakePopMusic
      @MakePopMusic  4 роки тому +10

      Thanks! Feeling really good lately!

  • @altaigravitas3128
    @altaigravitas3128 3 роки тому

    Could be a #1 hit.
    I am absolutely not talented in making music but I have some talent in recognizing music that sells.

  • @nimrod7785
    @nimrod7785 4 роки тому +159

    Weeknd should copy you. Thats an amazing song, release it man.

    • @MakePopMusic
      @MakePopMusic  4 роки тому +29

      Omg thank you so much 😁

    • @lifeofjay8753
      @lifeofjay8753 3 роки тому +1

      @@MakePopMusic he is serious! Im blown away that you HAVENT?

    • @akhmedovvd
      @akhmedovvd 3 роки тому

      @@MakePopMusic Can you arrengment to look like Modern Talking 80 ?

    • @estherls1077
      @estherls1077 3 роки тому +2

      Weeknd is weeknd bro that’s disrespectful listen to trilogy and stop deating riding

  • @LakeofConstance91
    @LakeofConstance91 2 роки тому

    I like this channel, you dont hide knowledge and do not waste time. Thank you

  • @drey1328
    @drey1328 4 роки тому +5

    I found your channel like two days ago and you are all I’ve been watching love the vids man pls keep it up you’ve helped my production so much already

  • @kikon88
    @kikon88 3 роки тому

    God.... this is brilliant
    Best producer ever

  • @vlnxotwod9185
    @vlnxotwod9185 3 роки тому +3

    I'M LITERALLY OBSESSED WITH THIS! IT SOUNDS SO GOOD, THERE'S ANY WAY TO GET THE INSTRUMENTAL??

  • @GlenKirkhamMusic
    @GlenKirkhamMusic 3 роки тому +1

    It's 2:30am and I've got work tomorrow.... I.... I mean I just can't stop watching these videos... What a gift you are to the world of music dude. Really appreciate your talent and work ethic Austin 👍

  • @thecrack1097
    @thecrack1097 3 роки тому +9

    i don't understnd why this isn't on Spotify

  • @DESIREDTRUTH
    @DESIREDTRUTH 2 роки тому +1

    Me that's completely new to all this but is still here because the music is incredible and the explanation seems legit 😅😅🤯🤯

  • @danieldeclercq8760
    @danieldeclercq8760 3 роки тому +12

    This guy is INSANE, makes me feel so bad 😭😂

  • @gtavo.studios
    @gtavo.studios 3 роки тому

    When it comes to pop music production and anything related, I don't have to search any further than right here. Thank you so much for sharing your talent and knowledge with the world Austin. You are amazing!!

  • @ospinadigital
    @ospinadigital 3 роки тому +5

    Holy Shit! I just got inspired again man. Seriously! been on a long hiatus, this may have done it for me to go back in. Thank you!

  • @HeroMike17
    @HeroMike17 3 роки тому +1

    now, tell me seriously: You sang THIS by YOURSELF? Absolutely amazing! epic.

  • @gabriellagenz
    @gabriellagenz 4 роки тому +6

    Awesome. I love this channel so much. I’ve been getting really into music production lately and these tutorials have been so helpful to me. Keep up the great work 💕

  • @NoIns27
    @NoIns27 2 роки тому

    We need this song on spotify🤧

  • @imclueless9875
    @imclueless9875 3 роки тому +3

    mannn this song is a BOP, man could literally be a huge star with the tunes alone

  • @coastercraziness
    @coastercraziness 3 роки тому +2

    I’m glad you specified which music from Abel you’re talking about! This fits very well with his 80s style tracks (Blinding Lights, In Your Eyes, Save Your Tears, etc.) but obviously this is nothing like his Trilogy style. Great specification, and great tutorial! You should do one on his older style of music

    • @MakePopMusic
      @MakePopMusic  3 роки тому +1

      Doing a Trilogy style track is on our list! We also did one for his Heartless / Party Monster sound :D

    • @coastercraziness
      @coastercraziness 3 роки тому

      @@MakePopMusic awesome! Kiss Land too??

  • @scottt9382
    @scottt9382 3 роки тому +3

    32:05 ;) After layering 20 plug-ins for vocal: "That's pretty much it." ;). Sounds great! I would love to see a video on producing vocals!

  • @ksaintartwork6577
    @ksaintartwork6577 2 роки тому

    bro it is crazy the way I am vibing to that song. You should definitely put this song on the music platforms!

  • @johndoefpv
    @johndoefpv 3 роки тому +3

    Alrighty then, this is fire. Never clicked the subscribe button so fast before

  • @charlieswagger6786
    @charlieswagger6786 4 роки тому +2

    DUDE YOU REALLY ARE MAKING THIS YEAR FUN FOR ALL OF US. THANK YOU!!

  • @alisonmaher742
    @alisonmaher742 3 роки тому +5

    I absolutely love that you created such an awesome tune. I really want to be able to create music just like this. The Weeknd is my favourite artist 💖

  • @NKD2508
    @NKD2508 3 роки тому +1

    Bro, this is insane! I would buy that song immediately

  • @GuiNeris
    @GuiNeris 4 роки тому +4

    oh gosh, this is A M A Z I N G!!!! i'm obsessed

  • @toyswillloveme8733
    @toyswillloveme8733 3 роки тому

    yo the tom drums for the build up - make the song - great tut

  • @mayankshawarma
    @mayankshawarma 3 роки тому +9

    Austin just destroyed the whole music industry. I am sure they took more time to edit this video than Austin took to write, compose and produce this possible Grammy nominated piece.

  • @bypmg
    @bypmg 3 роки тому +1

    Could you release the whole song? Not kidding this is dope man!

  • @therantingboy
    @therantingboy 3 роки тому +3

    Dude your top line skills are insane. Every track you do in these tutorials is a bloody hit. Just checking your website out too. So good. Glad to have discovered you.

  • @DulinaHesara
    @DulinaHesara 3 роки тому +1

    That sooong is doooope!!!🔥🔥

  • @the_ev_music
    @the_ev_music 3 роки тому +13

    The weeknd is you?

  • @franzurita8146
    @franzurita8146 5 місяців тому

    You are the GOAT, top my favourite youtube channels. Tk so much bro!

  • @regorajczi
    @regorajczi 4 роки тому +5

    That’s the exact type of music i want to write!! Thank you for this!
    What’s your opinion about daws? Logic would still do in this style or your advice is using cubase?

    • @Lhurgoyf2Kyu
      @Lhurgoyf2Kyu 3 роки тому +1

      You can use anything you want for this style of music. All DAWs have these kind of stuff built in, minus some of the specific effects.

    • @regorajczi
      @regorajczi 3 роки тому

      @@Lhurgoyf2Kyu thank you very much, sorry for the late answer. If you will, I'm still deciding over these two :D I'm willing to go with Logic but am a worried of the VST plugins that they will not be able to integrated into Logic. What are these with AU and VST?

    • @Lhurgoyf2Kyu
      @Lhurgoyf2Kyu 3 роки тому

      @@regorajczi AU and VST is sort of the same thing. However, AU is specifically for the Mac OS platform. So Logic can use both vst and AU, while cubase can only use vst if you have a Mac.

    • @regorajczi
      @regorajczi 3 роки тому

      @@Lhurgoyf2Kyu ty again. However I read that Logic can only use AU. I have a mac yes. I'm curious about your personal opinion. Which one is better at songwriting/audio editing and mixing?

  • @taahirahmathews758
    @taahirahmathews758 2 роки тому

    it was wrecking my brain which song of his the beat sounds like, it sounds like it could be inspiration from 'cant feel my face' too

  • @antianrose
    @antianrose 3 роки тому +8

    are you Madeon's cousin?

  • @DodaGarcia
    @DodaGarcia 2 роки тому

    The quality on your channel is unbelievable

  • @kevinmcaleer7968
    @kevinmcaleer7968 3 роки тому +3

    I love how Austin just lays down a bassline and chord progression in .5 seconds where that would take me 3 hours to figure out what I wanted there...smh.

    • @MakePopMusic
      @MakePopMusic  3 роки тому +3

      It's all about just having the idea already in your head and being able to translate it. I also normally have a plethora of shit ideas that never make it. Just got lucky with this one since it's a style I'm very familiar with. (:

  • @Mr-Robot-x
    @Mr-Robot-x 3 роки тому

    Austin is so damn talented its not even funny. He has some serious skills.

  • @brto
    @brto 3 роки тому +3

    The Most shining cheeks on UA-cam ever 😂 love what your doing

  • @aricshuford9095
    @aricshuford9095 3 роки тому

    My man...that song could be a hit.

  • @frankabeyta75
    @frankabeyta75 3 роки тому +6

    This song should be called “One Toxic Night Stand”

  • @southtyrolbeats9462
    @southtyrolbeats9462 4 роки тому +2

    Austin, you are a production god! I'm speechless everytime I watch your videos. Thank you!

  • @nickollasleal4605
    @nickollasleal4605 3 роки тому +5

    FODA DEMAIS, FANTÁSTICO!!! 👌👏😜

  • @thesaint7380
    @thesaint7380 3 роки тому

    finally a down to the point tutorial without unnecessary babbling, and great work !

  • @kiaorionmusic2520
    @kiaorionmusic2520 3 роки тому +2

    bro. you make this look so easy. i'm so into this, thank you for showing the process!

  • @oldschooljohnny
    @oldschooljohnny 2 роки тому +1

    This is my favorite of the tutorials on specific genres, I'm going to mimic the process at home in the studio! #weeknd

  • @Misarg
    @Misarg 3 роки тому

    Really amazing, feels like a Serum-only speed run.

  • @marvinnickson2243
    @marvinnickson2243 Рік тому +1

    super
    Sometimes I just turn on this track
    it's a pity he's not in my playlist