Making & Releasing 50+ songs in 1 YEAR: Week 5
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- Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
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Thank you all so much for taking time of YOUR day to watch this -- if you have watched other episodes - I'd love to know what you thought of the edit changes with this episode -- Just reply and lemme know or comment
Honestly i liked the vlogy kind of style more because it felt more like making music with you and not watching you make music yk?
I like it
that font is gorgeous! what font is that!?
you are an inspiration sir! thanks for this videos!
This is utterly inspiring, you might have a week or two where things have gone downhill, but the point is to stay in the game and push through because you'll know that amazing week will happen again. Btw that chord progression for Jaded hits home! The less produced more acoustic version sounds killer already, reminds me of watching Forest's vid on 'Stick Season' by Noah Kahan, I totally agree with Forest that a song underproduced sounding amazing is the key to absolutely killer songwriting.
Edit 2 : I really appreciate the extra effort into the editing of this vid! It really shows the passion and it's contagious through the screen
when are goin to talk about how you will release songs and with whom, the release strategy:))
This is exactly how this series should go. If anything, it demonstrates that changing course is part of the natural cycle of composition/arrangement/production. If we’re not feeling it in one place, go to another and so forth. Yep, I love this format of presentation, Nathan. Keep it natural, keep it real. I’m really digging it!
Also that vocal layering at the end on the video is incredible!
YOU ARE A G.O.A.T NATHAN . BE PROUD OF YOURSELF AS I RESPECT YOU
AND LOOK UPTO YOU
Its so refreshing seeing you or anyone in general getting inspired and have it all come together.
I fee like im getting closet to putting it all together after sketching ideas but not finishing it, i feel excited again and itll come together.
Love your series man, keep up the great work! :)
i love the new style! The only thing i miss is you sitting with coffee in the morning going through what you need to do, that raw part was great
I liked that part too. I miss it. It was such a breath of fresh air
Love coming home from work to these vids every Monday! So glad you're doing better. As I was watching I did think that a lot of the extra editing was unnecessary, the multiple camera angles seem like hell to set up and have the added effect of the audience no longer feeling like a fly on the wall. Having said that, maybe it's nice to see how the editing reflects your mood per week: the creative weeks full of energy while the slower weeks have a relaxed edit. I think the most important choice you can make is what do YOU want, because ultimately your enjoyment of the thing you're doing is going to shine through in whatever you make. See you next week!
Good thoughts (also... sorry we haven't connected - as you can imagine things are a bit crazy lol).
It's funny - as I am working a bit today on stuff this weeek - I think that as with many things... moderation is good. I think a combination of that raw and performance style is good - I am already leaning a bit "away" from this super produced feel this week and almost seeing where each week takes it
This man has no idea how much he is inspiring me right now with this album. As a christian wanting to learn arranging music to His Glory, its really hitting me right in the feels man. Not giving up!
I’m late finishing your video this week but still wanted to comment.
I’ve enjoyed each of your videos what stands out to me is raw experience of seeing your creativity. While it doesn’t make good for film it just feels more real. And I feel like I’m sitting next to you watching how professional makes beautiful sounding music. The ending was amazing with new song idea. So looking forward to hearing it one day.
Thanks for another awesome week.
I am just sucked into your life with these videos. You have helped me see more of what the writing process looks like and all the possibilities. I liked this video a lot, raw creativity. Thank you for all this Nathan.
Watching the video now- can’t Wait!
I think you hit the nail on the head! EXCELLENT everything I thought. Was super easy and refreshing to watch! Keep it up Nathan!
I find this series very inspirational!..Kept watching for week 4, and figured someone in the house was struggling, So glad it was only colds and nothing else. Gonna have some coffee and head to my studio, thanks for the push!..Well done!
The new editing style is excellent, taking that week off did you the world of good, great job 👍
This series has been a great inspiration for me Nathan
Glad you got your creative flowing this week. Glad you are getting over feeling sick. Good video.
U can play any instrument , Your talent is so inspiring
Glad your doing better! great video!
Dude this was so good and inspirational! Thank you for being real and showing the ups and downs of life as someone trying to create. So excited to hear the produced version of “Jaded”
Absolutely love your videos each week! The editing style is really unique. Nice work! I'm really big into the cinematic sound you have as I make cinematic edm music myself. I got goosebumps with your start of your song at the end of the video and would love to remix it when you get the kinks ironed out. Those lyrics are stellar!
I kind of felt the same about January. Kind of blegghh creatively and work wise for me, but hey, 11 months left in the year so no sweat. Looking back there are some good things that got accomplished so sometimes you just gotta focus on the little achievements to push you towards the bigger ones. Thanks Nate, looking forward to your hymns album!
This is amazing and Jaded is already a banger!
Super sick as usual bro! The new focus on the filmmaking aspect was a great addition and that new song you wrote is great so far! Love when inspiration hits like that. Oh and please Nathan, wipe down your cymbals dude! 🤣
Hey Nathan, good to have you back and great to see the creative process unfolding. I liked the editing style... Dude, did you actually use a smoke machine in some sequences? Lol! Looked great, but seems a lot of work. The songwriting session was really nice to watch, it gave me a songwriting idea too. A title at least: Hits Home. I'll be here for the next episode. Thanks man! Oh, one question: How do you keep track of all your songwriting ideas and snippets on your phone? Would be great to see your "system" in a future video.
Nice video! Can you make a video about what mixing a song consist of ? Thanks !
I know you feeling so constipated... I know you feeling jaded ... Ohhohohhh 😂😂
Loving this series!
Which music store was that? (I'm in Lincoln and for the life of me couldn't place it...I was expecting it to be Dietze :)
11:26 looks like Nathan made it in the Matrix with the color grading of this scene lol
You're awesome man.
Nathan's gear room looks like my house.
WHAT STRING VST DO YOU USE!!!??
A combination - right now my "base" is Berlin Strings
Also love and use these regularly:
- Native Instruments String Symphony Series
- Spitfire Chamber Strings
- Spitfire Soaring Strings
- Spitfire Chamber Evolutions
- 8DIO Anthology Strings
@@NathanJamesLarsen sir mind asking you what font was used in this video?
thankssss!
Those hymns are stunning
The new format is very polished and nice. But this does not mean that the previous ones are not good. Perhaps mixing them up from time to time? A year is quite long. Packaging them in variety of ways makes every week fresh.
Sweet, Nathan! This is cool as heck dude!
I'm commenting right after i clicked play, I feel like this will be a DOPE episode!!!
You best comment again when it's done to confirm or deny :) haha
@@NathanJamesLarsen Finished, You got it man, you rocked out those Lyrics for that new song, YEEEEEEEESSSSS!!! Go Nathan...
Why don't u vlog Nathan it's so fun to watch u vlog pls if it is possible in future pls do vlogging
Jaded will be the next great song coming from you.
I have a good feeling about it.
This should be on Netflix !
I'm curious, do you practice a strict morning routine like wake up, coffee, work out, mediate, etc, before you get to work, or do you just wake up and basically get right into music? I assume it probably varies and some days you're insanely motivated first thing in the morning to immediately jump onto your computer to continue a great work in progress.
In earlier episodes I did show my morning routine... I start very usually normally... like between 5-5:30am and I make coffee and basically get to work immediately.
@NathanJamesLarsen Thanks for replying. Sorry if my question came off the wrong way. You seem like you're in good shape and look like you work out. I was wondering when you even have time to exercise while putting so much time and dedication to music.
I wasn't sure exactly which parts of your day you decided to leave out as irrelevant to production/ songwriting or the video.
And I did see what you showed in the earlier episodes where you woke up early with your plans, goals, and coffee.
You are definitely a highly disciplined person. Even your endeavor to create and edit this weekly series (and produce so many songs) seems highly ambitious for most people, but it seems like you're up to the challenge and not intimidated at all.
I used to watch some of your longer live stream videos making a song from start to finish. But seeing these longer day in the life videos of what a real professional prouder does is truly inspiring as an aspiring musician. I get to see what it really takes to be a dedicated working music producer.
You make it look easy the way you balance your family life and other responsibilities with being productive and creative, and that's the way I aspire to be.
@@Will_Bruce doens't come off poorly at all... great question.
So truthfully - so far this year I've not prioritized exercise, but last year I went to the gym every day (typically 2-3pm) and also a portion of the year was running training - like 45-60 minute runs.
I want to get back into that but... I'll admit... ummm this whole series is taking a lot lol.
So yeah I am usually up like 5/5:30am and spend 20-30 minutes with my morning routine, and then I come straight to the studio and work for a couple hours before anyone is awake - that's when I do a lot of video editing, sometimes music, sometimes admin stuff.
For me - in terms of working out - I prefer afternoons because I usually get an afternoon slump and feel sloggish so that helps me get a strong finish to the day and get a boost of energy... but lately, I am just focusing entirely on balancing out the combo of video and music making to get back to a place where I can reasonably sacrifice an hour to get back in the gym.
Life is all about priorities... and I also believe life tends to be seasonal... like, this series is not gonna be "balls to the wall" every week - some weeks it'll slow down and I'll ease off the gas... but to start this year I really needed to make sure I was "all in" to learn the so-called "hard way"
And trust me - I'm learning a lot... Like, this video was painstakingly difficult to make and I honestly dont think I can sustain that LEVEL of quality every week right now as a solo-creator. and I want to work alone until I really figure out "what this is" and then I can start building a team around that.
I need to almost "eat, sleep, drink" this until I understand it and then I can teach someone else how they can come in and take the load off a bit.
So anyways... I was not always disciplined - but it's like a muscle. The more you force yourself to do hard things - the more manageable they become.
I'm slowly figuring out the "groove" and I think that in a few weeks I'm gonna get back to that daily or even a "few times per week" workout in. I sleep better and feel better when I do. I've always had sleep problems and exercise is the only thing I've ever found that actually helps me.
As far as "ambition" -- I think 99% of people can do more than they believe they can... but most don't because they know it's hard and put limits on themselves - for me, I've learned that I almost need to give myself some insane task where it's like "is that even possible?" And then it becomes an obsession to prove it.
What kind of drum plug-in did you use in this?
I used several - which are you asking about? I've never made a song with one drum plugin. Always use several different libraries, sound packs, etc.
Damage by Heavyocity is one I use a lot
Devastator Evolution by KeepForest
Evolve by Heavyocity (and the whole evolve series)
Circles drums is one I use a lot (dont think in this video)
Action Strikes by Native Instruments
Symphony Series (orchestral drums) by Native Instruments
a lot of Spitfire stuff
There's a bunch
Jaded sound sick my man even if it is a dummy track right now.
I have an idea that will make it even more greater that's if you are going to use it.
I was thinking how about you feature John Legend on jaded?
And don't worry about your videos, this one is perfectly fine that's absolutely nothing wrong with it I love it
30:13
Bare witness! This is the genesis of the next big hit right here.
I mean, that'd be dope! Thanks a ton
which Plugin You used for bram
Keepforest - Devastator Evolution I think
@@NathanJamesLarsen Thank you bro. I'm from Srilanka you are one of my inspiration ❤️🙏
what vst you use for cello & Strings & cinematic drums? /:
i cant describe how rediculously pumped i am for Risen!!!
are you gonna be leaking what Hymns are on it?
Aww thanks so much! I'm stoked for it! March 29th is the release date (Good Friday).
As far as "leaking" - I am considering release 1 or 2 singles first but not 100% sure yet.
@@NathanJamesLarsen but as far as what is the list of songs on the album?
@@AlexDMast Ahhh I got you!
Here's the track list for the record:
1. Overture (adaptation of Doxology)
2. How Great Thou Art
3. Amazing Grace
4. It Is Well
5. I Need Thee Ev'ry Hour
6. Blessed Assurance
7. Be Thou My Vision
8. When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
9. Were You There When They Crucified My Lord?
10. In Christ Alone
11. Before the Throne of God
12. Doxology (Risen) -- this includes original material too
@@NathanJamesLarsen dang thats dope! thanks dude!!
For me I like less camera trickery and more real sitting in the room w you type vibe. Save the time of video editing and just roll tape on maybe a front cam and a side cam w minimal jumps …. My 2 cents
I couldn't produce 50 videos per year, let alone document the process of making 50 songs too!
I love these videos
sounds like braveheart theme when hes at the funeral
Introduce a new character. Just suggesting. Like u alternative version or something maybe. (Creative Idea). By the way the efforts are ⬆⬆
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Bro manic this week lol 😅
u must have like 50 cameras in your studio like making music aint enough of a job lol
Really enjoy your videos. Somehow let's hook up I don't know how exactly but let me know....
I love this new style. I know you're kind of in an experimental moment right now, and I think this style really works. I dont feel like it makes you any less you and as a film lover, i really love learning what you have to teach through your creativity, both musically and cinematically.
Also, this week looked like it was SO MUCH FUN, and im happy for you.
Hpw tf do u get stuff done if you're stopping to make videos from 739 angles all day?
Here in my 9-5 hoping to be able to work on music instead.
20:21 That's siiiiiiiiiiiick 🤣 Awesome job Nathan!!! This is so incredibly amazing, not only the world-class quality of your music but also the filming as well 👏 Also, loved the surprise original song at the end!! Bravo✨
This was much more watchable than you previous videos. Great editing, you're making progress!
Awesome video! You bring all of us in with you…it’s like we have on VR goggles…feels like we’re in the room. And “Jaded”…gonna be sick bro!
I like the new format. I feel like I’m watching a movie. I think at the opening of each episode, you could work in the coffee being made. Maybe a faded overlay of your writing desk, etc.
nathan please tell us in a video how should we balance the volume of arrangment like strings , piano, drums indvidually in verse & chorus,, please pleassseee
Super ambitious I love it! I'm trying to just release a song idea on social media in some decent form with lyrics every week, and just that is intimidating lol. I also have a full time day job and baby on the way so I've gotta find that balance.
It's been great watching the first 5 weeks of videos and you've taught me a few things too, Thanks!
How do you get to be so fast at comping and tuning vocals? It seems to take me a lot longer...I'm going to dig out some of your older videos on this
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Just wondering whats your schedule like per week? Im really very inspired to see how you actually arrange your time to really keep this going! Well done man! Kudos from over the other side of the world !
It depends a bit week to week but generally speaking - It's split about 50/50 from music and "everything else" (being video, running my course, admin, calls, etc.)
Typically I start work pretty early like 6am and work till 5pm with little breaks sprinkled in. So probably working 50-60 hours per week just depending on the workload. Some weeks it's much less and others are more "grind weeks" where I could work every night for a few hours after kids are in bed too.
how do you sleep man? @@NathanJamesLarsen
You are soooo inspiring, man thanks for this!!!
Absolutely! Thanks for watching!
I don't know film production terms but thought it was so cool how you had those transparent DAW overlays with your other video. So interesting to watch your process
This. The effect is visually striking but it retains the information from your DAW... while keeping us engaged with your expressions+reactions so you keep up the storytelling momentum. It's the best editing change in this episode by far!
Thanks so much! Definitely was aiming EXACTLy for that. love it
Love the new filmmaking style. It’s super inspiring for me. ❤
I saw a tear Nathan, truly putting your emotion into this! Amazing!
Great upbeat episode Nathan - loving the new editing style too.
Love your orchestral/cinematic compositions brother! What do you think about cinematic composers like Hans Zimmer, Thomas Newman,
James Newton Howard? They are my favorite composers for cinematic music.
Thanks! Yeah, I love all those composers. Fantastic music from all of them. Different things I appreciate from each, too.
Interestingly enough my favorite film from James Newton Howard is the Peter Jackson King Kong. The music is stunningly good.
Thats a great soundtrack! Water for Elephants (James Newton Howard) and The Road to Perdition (Thomas Newman) are soundtracks you should check out if you haven't heard them before :)@@NathanJamesLarsen
@@NathanJamesLarsen That's a great film and soundtrack! Have you seen/heard "Road to Perdition" (Thomas Newman) or
"Water for Elephants" (James Newton Howard), the soundtracks in both of them are incredible and I highly recommend them if you haven't seen/heard them. The song you were producing in this video reminds me of their music.
I went to music school for classical music performance and spent over 15 years living/performing in the classical music lifestyle but I sadly burnt out of it 1 year into grad school, and several years later in 2023 I discovered how happy music production makes me. I want to do it the rest of my life.
Your music is inspiring, and I am glad that you are sharing your work and processes ❤