You Suck at Producing: Finishing Songs

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  • Опубліковано 17 лис 2024

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  • @persona83
    @persona83 4 роки тому +483

    "However, not all babies are worth rising..." I can't stop laughing at this.

  • @beec6420
    @beec6420 7 років тому +236

    ok so
    check it

  • @jarkokoo
    @jarkokoo 5 років тому +23

    One of the hardest things indeed, with any creative process, is editing. What to drop, what ot add, bring on front, move to back and so on. What really helps develop your editing skills is actually finishing even the less stellar tracks. By doing this you also avoid getting into the void of "waiting for that perfect track", where you pretty much never get finished anything at all. You also develop a strong routine for a lot of stuff involved with producing the track.
    Finishing tracks with a steady pace also prepares you for the moment you finally create the "most awesome track ever", the baby who doesn't disappoint you, as finishing tracks teaches you a broad spectrum of skills. Mixing, arranging, actual producing and how to end the track properly and so on.
    This said, it's also a good skill to learn when you really need to put the baby in the basket and ditch him/her on the door step of an orphanage and never look back. And like this video beautifully demonstrated, some rare times it's also best to adopt back the ditched baby. Great stuff once again.

  • @AmarBiamonteMusic
    @AmarBiamonteMusic 7 років тому +85

    This is exactly what I needed right now. Definitely recommend a private lesson with this guy. Awesome to work with.

    • @yousuckatproducing
      @yousuckatproducing  7 років тому +18

      thanks amar, would love to work with you again sometime soon!

  • @MonsterDubClub
    @MonsterDubClub 7 років тому +289

    Wow this video couldn't have come at a more perfect time for me. I really needed to hear this! I am going to go turn some of my dead babies into new Frankenstein monsters now.

    • @yousuckatproducing
      @yousuckatproducing  7 років тому +88

      yes harvest their organs

    • @andyby
      @andyby 7 років тому +5

      do i sell their organs for profits to rich asians?

    • @BeatAddict808
      @BeatAddict808 7 років тому +1

      I'd simmer a stock in the slow cooker, freeze and save for later.

    • @mikeexits
      @mikeexits 5 років тому

      @@andyby I think that would be called a "sample pack." Great idea!

  • @Daniel-pu9fi
    @Daniel-pu9fi 7 років тому +7

    This looks like it was shot in 2004 and I love it.

  • @elisha.priscilla
    @elisha.priscilla 4 роки тому +19

    "ya dingus" can't believe how this is still relevant for me even after 2 years

  • @lostandfoundcollective9575
    @lostandfoundcollective9575 7 років тому +5

    The 'deceased' folder is a great idea. I will begin culling immediately. The nursery's about to get a whole lot smaller. Many thanks

  • @tsunamistudio1220
    @tsunamistudio1220 2 роки тому +12

    Wow the advice in the beggining blew my mind. Don't get stuck in a beat, move on. Let the new one come in.

  • @ChrisKogos
    @ChrisKogos 7 років тому +66

    god I love your sense of humor, subscribed!

  • @MatthieuVlogs
    @MatthieuVlogs 7 років тому +65

    I needed this video..... well, not needed in the literal sense.... but this came at the perfect time.

    • @yousuckatproducing
      @yousuckatproducing  7 років тому +24

      MatthieuVlogs I always come perfect for you

    • @Scubadog_
      @Scubadog_ 7 років тому +5

      Just got my first MIDI keyboard this morning, so this is perfect timing.

    • @joybeats2425
      @joybeats2425 7 років тому +2

      have you been spying on me goodness! topics youve been putting out are so relevant to the journey im in as well. why not tap my wrist and say hi i want to give you a hug for all your help tho lol!

  • @JRMierperez
    @JRMierperez 7 років тому +4

    The dead baby chords are beautiful

  • @ALEXPEAK
    @ALEXPEAK 4 роки тому +7

    I watched this video years ago and really honed in on that first bit of advice .. I found myself getting too excited about a song and wanting to relisten to it and it became a constant habit after just one day of working and i fell into that cycle / haulting so much g r o w t h
    this video made me realize that mistake and correct it with set boundries and honestly ive never been more excited and invested in music. i cant stress enoough how much this video has impacted my actual life you are awesome and the people very much appreciate your entire approach.
    you also make a LOT of sense when explaining / breaking stuff down

  • @debeshyouveheard1987
    @debeshyouveheard1987 2 роки тому

    This is truly golden information, I say this as someone who has been at this for about 20 years.

  • @currents._2062
    @currents._2062 7 років тому +33

    i get butterflies when you call me a dingus 😍😍😍😍

  • @kbm4067
    @kbm4067 7 років тому +5

    Love your videos man, it's really hard to find valuable music prod tutorials containing REAL HUMOUR!!! Keep up! I wanna hear this finished project tho, it's litty.

  • @Joe-qq8ox
    @Joe-qq8ox 2 роки тому +3

    This man was years ahead on Zoom

  • @EJM07
    @EJM07 7 років тому +12

    Oh fuck. This is the most useful tutorial on producing Ive ever had. Thx a lot.

  • @rotisseueryu
    @rotisseueryu 6 років тому +1

    Oh my God, this is the first video I've seen of yours, but I already love every single bit of your channel.

  • @gobacr4602
    @gobacr4602 7 років тому +13

    Guru Underbelly: lets listen to this beat idea real quick, lets see what we can d-
    *plays banger*
    Keep the content coming man! Big ups!

  • @playinglikeameng7163
    @playinglikeameng7163 7 років тому +4

    I had to rush straight to my computing devices to check this out!

  • @v.3T
    @v.3T Рік тому +1

    Dead baby sounds like something str8 outa silent hill

  • @DELO480
    @DELO480 7 років тому

    His "Bob Ross" like approach to music is what I needed

  • @tristanbach4421
    @tristanbach4421 5 років тому +3

    1:09 I realized that the other day. This is absolutely sooo true.

  • @hoshuarrhe9007
    @hoshuarrhe9007 7 років тому +1

    you are the most hilarious yet effective tutor on beat making-wondering why I'm watching this in 2017......
    so happy I did bruv
    ❤u bruv

  • @olf777f
    @olf777f Рік тому

    Great advice about not stopping until you start something to work when you re-visit the project, apparently Ernest Hemmingway did with his writing.

  • @montr6868
    @montr6868 7 років тому +5

    Good video, I have not been practicing in a while But I haven't given up, I'm still watching.
    thanks
    Mont

  • @stationshelter
    @stationshelter 6 років тому

    this series is not very information-dense but it's ok because the delivery is so reassuring.

  • @paulotapasa2822
    @paulotapasa2822 3 роки тому +2

    my man was ahead of the curve on zoom

  • @ejfunny
    @ejfunny 4 роки тому

    this video was super helpful and just opened my mind. i had no idea dead babies could be so useful

  • @yasmataz616
    @yasmataz616 7 років тому +5

    this video helped me thank you dad

  • @dominikwujek4126
    @dominikwujek4126 7 років тому +5

    Very nice man. I will recommend your channel to ppl in my class (audio tech course). There are mainly rap producers booking studios to browse presets through audient consoles. I think you might help them. Not being a beatmaker myself I also find it helpful.
    U got my sub indeed

  • @R-47i
    @R-47i Рік тому

    Great advice. Going going going and go back structure and arrange

  • @mikerodriguez3527
    @mikerodriguez3527 7 років тому +18

    Thats every beat ive made

  • @kevinheezay
    @kevinheezay 7 років тому +5

    thanks man really appreciate you man
    please keep on being our mentro love you dude!! !!

  • @luioef7831
    @luioef7831 7 років тому +18

    TM88 did the same thing when he downloaded a kidney and gave it to xotourlife

  • @TaZerrHD
    @TaZerrHD 7 років тому +4

    thank you, this is what ive been waiting for

  • @Arbityrdub
    @Arbityrdub 7 років тому +10

    You are awesome.

  • @ninevolt
    @ninevolt 5 місяців тому

    the dejected "ok so check it" at 1:57 hit hard

  • @Tytheband
    @Tytheband 5 років тому +1

    Good tip. Give yo self a starting point, or do like I do and just don't sleep until that shit is done.

  • @iamkubic
    @iamkubic 5 років тому +2

    "Sometimes its just better to abandon them"

  • @vidDunk
    @vidDunk 7 років тому +34

    chit chat with Underbelly?! Wowzers.

  • @theorrymusic
    @theorrymusic 7 років тому +13

    Were you inspired by tsuruda and derg when you made that beat?

    • @yousuckatproducing
      @yousuckatproducing  7 років тому +13

      Jack Johnston yes, and especially this producer called sumthin sumthin

    • @theorrymusic
      @theorrymusic 7 років тому +7

      he's dope too

  • @endlessmars5735
    @endlessmars5735 6 років тому

    Will now forever be saying, Thank you, Deadbaby.

  • @sadippers6168
    @sadippers6168 3 роки тому +1

    I was barely able to finish watching this video

  • @grittyforest1379
    @grittyforest1379 7 років тому +7

    Where is the free weegledigle donger dunger option? I expected more.

    • @yousuckatproducing
      @yousuckatproducing  7 років тому +7

      Forest Music we can discuss donger options during our orientation

  • @lardosian
    @lardosian 6 років тому

    Noticing your kid is drawing paintings of the Apocalypse, you must be very proud!!!!

  • @Sportkids.
    @Sportkids. 2 роки тому +1

    Great tips with hilarious dark humour. I suddenly feel like I’ve finally found someone I can make my friend at long last! I will totally be calling you repeatedly for your advice & experience with your awesome offer on song creation but more so just to soothe my lonely heartfelt pangs for a true soul to soul connection with someone who knows what it’s like to be a frustrated & sensitive artist. Watch that dial Underbelly bro-j. Tick to the tock

  • @Admiralex91
    @Admiralex91 5 років тому

    Basically add a high contrast bridge section to your song.

  • @TheAirRunner1
    @TheAirRunner1 4 роки тому

    holy LORD underbelly. all your videos are facts but the " you gotta move on ya dingus" just hit me right in my soul. wowzers.

  • @Bramhallthefifth
    @Bramhallthefifth 6 років тому

    i immediately noticed the muted track called "stem cells". foreshadowing

  • @cremenowstudio9767
    @cremenowstudio9767 5 років тому +3

    Goat Simulator vibes on this beat ♥️

  • @saratadesse8048
    @saratadesse8048 4 роки тому

    Haha I needed this after a frustrating but progressive day of beat making

  • @CptCrabhands
    @CptCrabhands 6 років тому +3

    It's amazing how you record this stuff without any cuts, i mean, how many takes do you do ?

  • @sampostman6305
    @sampostman6305 4 роки тому

    3:35 "Macklemore for Gay President" at the bottom lol

  • @Teddy-ez9qq
    @Teddy-ez9qq 2 роки тому +1

    “Sometimes its better to just abandon them” 😂

  • @INADRM
    @INADRM 6 років тому

    Listening to Aphex Twin's new EP, then seeing this video, has given me some ideas about how a song can also be a mix of your greatest hits or your dead babies.

  • @pgwwa2
    @pgwwa2 3 роки тому +1

    Nice, that track reminded me of Iglooghost a bit. Where can I listen to it?

  • @SeeEdRun
    @SeeEdRun 2 роки тому +1

    Did you ever finish and release this? I really like it!

  • @aczibcultur
    @aczibcultur 7 років тому +2

    i wish a had some money. i would pay you not only for your lessons, but for your comedy man, you are killing it :D.

  • @skoptsy4851
    @skoptsy4851 Рік тому

    Never actually tried that last tech, Underbelly. Thanks for the info. Here's to hoping one day I will suck a little less at producing.

  • @martymodus7205
    @martymodus7205 5 років тому

    I've harvested stem cells too, making cool little Frankenbabies. But once in a while I get lucky with a shock of inspiration and resuscitate a dead baby into a zombie baby. Just look at how well that worked for Michael Jackson. Without his zombie baby we wouldn't have Thriller.

  • @azaleajanemusic
    @azaleajanemusic 3 роки тому

    It is common wisdom among composers and arrangers: kill your darlings. Doesn't matter how precious it is or how much time you spent on it; if it doesn't work, throw it out.

  • @LEON-zo7ce
    @LEON-zo7ce 7 років тому

    Nice tips and great beats

  • @holt1415
    @holt1415 6 років тому +4

    Hey quick question I appreciate how you have really outreached to new producers with humour and wisdom, so how did you gain the skills you have Now?

  • @wiskybiz
    @wiskybiz 4 роки тому +1

    Zoom early adopter.
    The rest of us waited til covid to kick things off.

  • @blackoutsolidguy6219
    @blackoutsolidguy6219 4 роки тому

    The intro is creepy and calming at the same time

  • @oscar-cm4rc
    @oscar-cm4rc 2 роки тому +2

    "Not all babies are worth raising. Sometimes, it's just better to abandon them..." LMAO

  • @flickeringscreens
    @flickeringscreens 3 роки тому

    Set the babies free into the world for everyone to judge.

  • @AboveEmAllProduction
    @AboveEmAllProduction 5 років тому

    u just gonna hit me with glasses now? dafuq bro, looks slick as hell tho. and omg thanks for that encouragement in the beginning about letting go and dont listen to the loops you did, i did that for the longest time and didnt get anything done thanks man

  • @thesophisticatedjellyfish
    @thesophisticatedjellyfish 7 років тому +2

    Hahahaha this guy gives really good advice, but the way he tells it absolutely had me cracking up lol. Thanks man haha

  • @user-ru9xw9xi3b
    @user-ru9xw9xi3b 7 років тому +3

    "thousands of deadbeat babies in my library" lollll feel you

  • @randiestrouse2967
    @randiestrouse2967 7 років тому +1

    Holy shit, these tips are hitting me hard.

  • @Wbasart
    @Wbasart 6 років тому

    Any suggestions on how to name/organize your dead babies so that you'll be able to find them later ?

  • @myPhoenixBlade123
    @myPhoenixBlade123 7 років тому +2

    Wow...... need that project for remix

  • @mmuldo3383
    @mmuldo3383 3 роки тому +2

    damn this man was using zoom years before it was cool

  • @morgengabe1
    @morgengabe1 7 років тому

    Where can I hear some more of your music? It's dope. It reminds me, a little, of Geode and the other Chord Marauders

  • @madbaldscotsman
    @madbaldscotsman 7 років тому +4

    Lol I need to make a graveyard folder. But do you really need to have a poop folder?

  • @LowLeg6
    @LowLeg6 7 років тому +2

    is there a name for the metallic percussion loop you were using for that beat?

  • @alexzeriah8435
    @alexzeriah8435 7 років тому +1

    number one channel

  • @aeonic
    @aeonic 7 років тому

    That first beat is dope...

  • @kirubielshimeles
    @kirubielshimeles 4 роки тому

    A few dozen babies were harmed in the making of this video

  • @Holygiant
    @Holygiant Рік тому

    The song used as an example is so much like Cbat lmao

  • @PokeObsession
    @PokeObsession 3 роки тому

    The funny thing is the jokes are so 2008 but this was made in 2016/2017

  • @robindgordon
    @robindgordon 7 років тому +3

    this dude has me cracking up every time!!! good work dude.

  • @ExileOT
    @ExileOT 4 роки тому

    I love you dude...I love how you weave comedy into some serious shit. Do you still give lessons?

  • @willjoseph9004
    @willjoseph9004 5 років тому +3

    Hey underbelly can u please add "silk" to Spotify or someshit thanks

  • @TheSongOfO
    @TheSongOfO 7 років тому +2

    Yo Mr Undybell, top shit as per usual, is there any chance that you could go through some audio fx, I have sidechaining and shit down but want to get that professional sound on my tracks. They sound super stale and quite flat at the moment

    • @yousuckatproducing
      @yousuckatproducing  7 років тому +3

      will def do a couple of fx specific vids in the future, but not sure if adding more effects will fix the staleness. Could be a volume or arrangement issue.

  • @Chief
    @Chief 3 роки тому +1

    Bahahha I recognize you!! I was searching for a video to help with my unfinished song problem and found this lol. Let's work on a song together :)

  • @malldvd
    @malldvd 5 місяців тому

    I'm bouta sample "ok, so check it."

  • @Rabeats2018
    @Rabeats2018 5 років тому +1

    Not all babies are worth raising, sometimes it's just better to abandoned them, LOL! You kill it man😂

  • @racingindie2168
    @racingindie2168 Рік тому

    Anyone know how to create sounds like the ones at 4:11 ? Any tutorial on this?

  • @jonasbeer9020
    @jonasbeer9020 5 років тому

    Helped me a lot. Do you upload one of your DECEASED files in exchange for some goodies?

  • @jesusneverexisted300
    @jesusneverexisted300 5 років тому

    Sounds like you were having a baby with all that grunting you were making when the track was playing.

  • @hugogrubbytoes90
    @hugogrubbytoes90 2 роки тому +1

    Holy shit proof that Zoom existed before 2020!

  • @dawitabraham8783
    @dawitabraham8783 3 роки тому

    oooow so fresh!! Your videos are a breath of fresh air. Your teaching method with a touch of wit makes it so interesting. 5*

  • @jakehaslam3138
    @jakehaslam3138 5 років тому

    could we have the project file for this pls?

  • @staysmuth
    @staysmuth Рік тому

    1:17 that tip is so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so f*n important.

  • @catsilversundae4411
    @catsilversundae4411 7 років тому +8

    wowzers

  • @golden1324
    @golden1324 7 років тому +2

    Do you mean to tell me that for the low low price of [free introductory course] we can sift through dead babies together? It's like all of my wildest fantasies are coming true all at once