How to go from GUITAR LOOPING to an actual SONG!

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  • Опубліковано 18 тра 2020
  • In this video I'm sharing my top tips to turn a boring guitar loop into an actual song! We start out with a basic 4 chord guitar loop, and with 7 useful tips it's a BANGER in no time!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 872

  • @RachelKCollierRKC
    @RachelKCollierRKC 4 роки тому +882

    PAUL IS THE BOMB! thank you for having me Paul xxx

    • @TheLastMoomin
      @TheLastMoomin 4 роки тому +12

      You explode well too, great job.

    • @simon_patterson
      @simon_patterson 4 роки тому +7

      Actually, your singing was pretty special, too! Great collaboration.

    • @harvey972
      @harvey972 4 роки тому +9

      So awesome that you had rachel on this video! i follow you both and use ableton for production and am a guitarist so this is like a dream video for me!

    • @saugatrj
      @saugatrj 4 роки тому +5

      brother I know you guys hate self promotion so Im sorry but making covers take real long to make so I'd really appreciate a watch on mine. I understand if its too much to ask but thanks so much if you do : D

    • @saugatrj
      @saugatrj 4 роки тому +3

      ua-cam.com/video/SFe7q8M3YaE/v-deo.html

  • @galacticpills
    @galacticpills 4 роки тому +351

    "If you don't make choices, nothing happens, it stays too vague" - Life advices from Paul Davids. 🤙

    • @theodorberza9933
      @theodorberza9933 4 роки тому +2

      Best advice I heard from him.

    • @yogy
      @yogy 4 роки тому

      Agree! I sat down the other day thinking maybe I'll try to write something n couldn't decide on a progression I like n ended up getting no where >.

    • @kavokei1337
      @kavokei1337 4 роки тому

      Commit commit commit! Love this, thanks for reaffirming this mantra

    • @phillipdavis8222
      @phillipdavis8222 7 місяців тому

      Prince had the same concept. It's worth a watch. He was a musical genius! Oh....and could play a majority if not all in his songs. A legend no doubt!

  • @jamestanardi6347
    @jamestanardi6347 4 роки тому +59

    This guy made me realize that being happy with my own playing and music is the purest form of musicality, and has brought me significantly further than the "i have to beat that guy" attitude

  • @RuudGerrevink
    @RuudGerrevink 4 роки тому +429

    This felt like a Rick Beato's "What Makes This Song Great" episode in reverse.

  • @andycrowley
    @andycrowley 3 роки тому +71

    1:20 - "Just 4 chords isn't really a thing"
    My entire UA-cam channel - *cries*
    🤣

  • @ChristianPaulDelage
    @ChristianPaulDelage 4 роки тому +44

    "Letting it loop 1000 times before you decide it's time to move on to something different..." WOW did that hit home hard! 😂

  • @natskis
    @natskis 4 роки тому +122

    "I'm not in touch with my feelings so I can't write lyrics..." Great lyrics ...

  • @ianstewart496
    @ianstewart496 4 роки тому +13

    The amount of joy that spread through my body when I saw this notification is insane! Great video as always Paul!

  • @bluesignmusic6020
    @bluesignmusic6020 4 роки тому +74

    Dig you just SLAPPED the synth at 2:25 ?? OMG! This is epic!!

  • @-siranzalot-
    @-siranzalot- 2 роки тому +1

    After every video of yours I watch, I come out feeling enriched as a musician. I can barely keep up with all the new input I'm getting from you and trying stuff out but above all all else it's this zen Feeling of being in what we do you get across. Thank you for that!

  • @davidlemoyne6678
    @davidlemoyne6678 Рік тому +1

    AHHH! My EMOTIONS! I was unaware how much i loved this song until it really came to life with your vocals! BIG respect!!! BOTH of you!!. Thank you for freely teaching us so much paul!

  • @GuitarFeels
    @GuitarFeels 4 роки тому +4

    This is gold! Most of the covers I post on yt are guitar loops, so thank you so much for the tips, Paul. Cheers!

  • @eingoogleuser3967
    @eingoogleuser3967 4 роки тому +105

    Paul: "And now my favourite part"
    Rachel: *stops singing*

    • @abeelze
      @abeelze 4 роки тому +2

      Yeah, I noticed the same... lol

    • @daniloprates
      @daniloprates 4 роки тому +1

      😂🤣😂 thought the same

    • @TheNinnyfee
      @TheNinnyfee 4 роки тому +1

      Such a guy comment. 😄 You can almost hear the stuttered apology while she is stalking off.

  • @allymunro4048
    @allymunro4048 3 роки тому

    Your videos are so inspiring! Been playing guitar for 10 years on and off and finally taking it seriously, learning to loop and enjoying the process wholeheartedly. Yours and Rachel's videos inspire me to keep going with it. Thank you!

  • @justinseibert
    @justinseibert 4 роки тому +5

    right after this video I found myself whistling this song!!
    paul, you are an insanely hard working and talented video producer and musician. Thanks for the videos, they are inspirational, and so good!!!!

  • @robjornayvaz8178
    @robjornayvaz8178 4 роки тому

    Man it is so genuine how stoked you get about some of these guitar parts! Love seeing you get into the zone!

  • @RichiePhillipsmusic
    @RichiePhillipsmusic 4 роки тому +1

    Classy choice of chords in the first place but then what you did with it was epic - I really wasn't expecting it to go down this particular route but I'm so glad it did. Amazing video again Paul!

  • @nutuba59
    @nutuba59 4 роки тому +3

    brilliant demostration of how a song is produced, realy enjoyed the enthusiasm you bring to your videos and well spoken explanations about technique on the guitar, many thanks for the entertainment

  • @doctorjay1724
    @doctorjay1724 4 роки тому +4

    Love your videos Paul! Will for sure be using these tips 🧙

  • @ryanwest942
    @ryanwest942 3 роки тому

    I’ve listened to this full track on google play on repeat since yesterday-must’ve been 100 times. So good! Keep making tracks like this please!

  • @crespo1965
    @crespo1965 4 роки тому +1

    Paul-I’ve been a subscriber of your channel for about 3 years when you had around 100K subscribers. I remember your video of the day you quit teaching guitar full time bc of your UA-cam success. I’m pleased that you are nearing 2 million subscribers. And great video on song recording. Keep up the work and best to you.

  • @Jazmin-Forever
    @Jazmin-Forever 4 роки тому

    Simply amazing. Thanks for the pro tips! Most people listen to a song and they don't realize the work that goes into it. Great job. Love how it turned out! Added to my playlist

  • @jsmallsawe
    @jsmallsawe 4 роки тому

    This is SO amazing Paul, thank you for all the incredible work and showing us the process!

  • @diggie9598
    @diggie9598 4 роки тому

    Learned so much from you Paul and i really want to thank you big time.
    Even when i am too lazy to try out your ideas, i still enjoy watching.
    All the best for you, keep rocking!

  • @mattmurph
    @mattmurph 3 роки тому

    Paul, been watching your channel for a while now, and what you're doing, on a scale of 1 to 10... is an 11. Came across this video yesterday, and I cannot get the hook from sugar coated out of my head. Super solid. Here's to your continued success. Thanks for putting out such great content.

  • @patrikkedves
    @patrikkedves 4 роки тому +173

    Therapist: Rockstar Paul isn't real, he can't hurt you
    Rockstar Paul: 0:08
    Love the song by the way, can't stop listening!

    • @echoreverb8367
      @echoreverb8367 4 роки тому

      He's hotter when he's in rockstar mode not gonna lie, I mean he's hot in any mode but rockstar mode is my favorite.

  • @vitorvizzotto6092
    @vitorvizzotto6092 4 роки тому

    That was a awsome performance!! Congrats Paul and Rachel, what a video fellas!

  • @EvanLaPointe
    @EvanLaPointe 4 роки тому

    Great job! Rachel's live looping sessions are mind blowing

  • @jasoncunningham7787
    @jasoncunningham7787 3 роки тому

    Dude, you killed it. She is amazing! I'm jamming it now and will spread it! Love all of it, from the process to the final product, fun video and great song man! Very inspiring!

  • @davidseel8478
    @davidseel8478 2 роки тому +1

    I've downloaded the Song at Spotify and i can't Stop listening at it🥳♥️ such a great Job!!!! It inspires me to make my own Thing and start to build a Home Studio!!! I Love you Paul!!! You are the greatest

  • @danielisguzman4238
    @danielisguzman4238 4 роки тому

    As soon as you played the chords I was already vibing with the song. And I'm not even past the minute and 40sec of the video. I love this!

  • @JaderRubini
    @JaderRubini 3 роки тому +1

    Damn this song is stuck in my head for days now. Amazing outcome as always, congrats Mr. Paul!

  • @samoco7
    @samoco7 4 роки тому

    thanks for sharing this man, so interesting to see the process and just joyful to see your pride about the final product too.

  • @jerrymoronta9641
    @jerrymoronta9641 4 роки тому

    What a video! You're so talented Paul. I'm in love with that song.

  • @57RickH
    @57RickH 3 роки тому

    This is a great video and very motivating. I so often fall into the trap of creating a loop of a basic chord progression, layer it a bit and that’s where it stays, so this is great stuff. That finished tune sounds awesome, radio-ready and the guitar work in that track is on fire.

  • @MrJagermeister26
    @MrJagermeister26 4 роки тому

    Wat een baas! Genieten om met je mee te mogen kijken! Keep it up man!

  • @joshywoshy7
    @joshywoshy7 4 роки тому

    Paul, you look so happy and that makes me happy. Ive never seen you this happy!! Woooo!

  • @neothobakgale7838
    @neothobakgale7838 3 роки тому +1

    as someone who generally don't listen to synth pop, i admire music too much to know this really sounds dope! im a huge fan of guitar solos and you really killed it!! the tone of the guitar is legitimately thrilling! thanks for the very informative and fun video mahn

  • @andrewb7own
    @andrewb7own Рік тому +1

    Paul looks GENUINELY sooooo happy when he's listening to this song..... It's good to see peeps proud of there skills. And quite right. Nice work dude... It's a CHUAN..... Really enjoying your vidz.... I've got a ton to watch coz I've only just found your channel.........

  • @BossHossStudios
    @BossHossStudios 4 роки тому +1

    Bought the track. Loved the song!! I’m a huge The Midnight and Starcadian fan and this definitely fits into my listening style. Thank you Paul!!

  • @Itlexe
    @Itlexe 4 роки тому +1

    One of the most interesting video I ever seen! You are talant! Thx 4 lesson, man. That hook stuck in my head :D

  • @CaptainMorganism
    @CaptainMorganism 4 роки тому

    I really enjoyed this video. The tips and the motivation to finish projects hits at a really good time. Great work.

  • @timmorgan27
    @timmorgan27 4 роки тому

    love the piece by piece explanation and build up. finished article is now on my playlist, and have subscribed to Rachel K's channel.Love your channel, thanks Paul

  • @JOSESANCHEZ-hp1mf
    @JOSESANCHEZ-hp1mf 3 роки тому

    Thank you Paul for showing us your enormous level as a guitarist, you are really very good at everything.

  • @sonorstudio1
    @sonorstudio1 3 роки тому

    Geweldige muzikant die Paul ! Zeer inspirerend en nog meer plezier om dit te mogen zien.

  • @ravindrabanchhod1579
    @ravindrabanchhod1579 4 роки тому

    Love seeing you enthusiastic over the song - A for effort!

  • @douggalent4858
    @douggalent4858 4 роки тому

    Thanks! I really, really needed this. I'm always getting as far as getting the basic structure of my loop, and starting to add things...and then I get sick of it and shelve it. My sketch library is full of these little things that I never want to go back and finish.
    I'm going to take the lessons from this and push through.

  • @simondebrun
    @simondebrun 3 роки тому

    Great stuff! Inspiring to see the process from beginning to the end. Fab collab with RKC! And great synths!

  • @bradcrosson9641
    @bradcrosson9641 4 роки тому

    Yup. Biggest tip is FINISH STUFF!! Makes such a difference. Something released is better than a folder full of ideas. Good stuff as always Paul! Thank you

  • @SuperBaz1985
    @SuperBaz1985 4 роки тому

    i started this lockdown with an acoustic and an amp......since ive added a loop pedal,a drum kit(my bros) and a telecaster!! a Daw is next. cant wait to record. Great videos keep them coming

  • @loicdubois6334
    @loicdubois6334 4 роки тому

    Amazing video Paul! BTW, what a voice!! Rachel sing soooo well!

  • @astronauthi
    @astronauthi 2 місяці тому

    You are my fav music youtuber, Paul. Thanks for the videos.

  • @kavokei1337
    @kavokei1337 4 роки тому

    Came here from RKC, loved this video and subscribed, now going to watch your others. You inspired me to want to play guitar again (after 7 years of not), as soon as things go back to normal I'm getting my guitars out of storage. Thanks 🙏🙌

  • @markgrass9616
    @markgrass9616 3 роки тому

    Awesome tips Paul. Very cool stuff and your talent level is off the charts. Thank you.

  • @jonmy7
    @jonmy7 4 роки тому +28

    0:27 "Letting it loop for 1000 times". I call that 'the intro'

  • @thefrankcoda
    @thefrankcoda 4 роки тому

    What a great lesson on how to work with looped parts. That helped me a lot! And the track is amazing!

  • @ozzieverdugo5862
    @ozzieverdugo5862 4 роки тому

    The first and last step are so crucial. Thanks for the great content! Can’t wait to show my guitarist

  • @abistryinghard-2346
    @abistryinghard-2346 4 роки тому

    I have been using Ableton for few years and have some song ideas in my RC-30. This video just motivates me to actually put the ideas together to Ableton. Thanks Paul!

  • @djolestefanovic
    @djolestefanovic 4 роки тому

    Have a nice time in your new space, man!
    Support to you and Rachel...

  • @konsocosmin3332
    @konsocosmin3332 2 роки тому

    Congrats Mr.Davids,such a beautiful song!!!even today i listen this song and makes me feel good...love your channel..greeting from Romania

  • @kavokei1337
    @kavokei1337 4 роки тому

    Feels kind of like you're channelling Jimi at the beginning, but Jeff possesses you half-way through. What a song, got it on loop! You two... dream team 🙌

  • @loveunlimited777
    @loveunlimited777 3 роки тому +2

    You are amazingly talented, thank you for sharing this. Respect 🙌👊

  • @Aethalops
    @Aethalops 4 роки тому

    Hi Paul! I love these videos where you work through a building process from simple start incrementing to higher levels or more details. I find them both helpful and inspirational. Please consider doing a tutorial on how to (starting equipment and basic techniques) set up video & audio recording of guitar and accessories in a small space to help us present to or collaborate with others. For example if I want to show off a new guitar, or walk through a pedalboard setup, or get critiques on some particulars of my playing.

  • @elvan12581
    @elvan12581 4 роки тому

    Paul you work so hard and you are a God and a good guy. Man I just hope you get all the success that you deserve.
    From the heart bro.

  • @thesoulshakers
    @thesoulshakers 4 роки тому

    Thanks for another great video Paul. So looks like you're well settled into your new space. Looks great but it's time for a studio video tour!!!

  • @jasonvanblommestein7084
    @jasonvanblommestein7084 3 роки тому

    Paul this is fantastic!!!! Well done to you both!!!👏😉🥳🎶

  • @MichaelJaroszewski
    @MichaelJaroszewski 4 роки тому +1

    Crazy stuff, man! It looks so dope and easy what you are doing. But I guess this is just years of experience... and huge portion of talent. Great techniques, cool song.

  • @marcoverga86
    @marcoverga86 4 роки тому +3

    I slapped LIKE as soon as I saw “SLAP”.
    But I would have slapped like anyway, great video, great tips, GREAT SOLO!! Thanks, Paul!

  • @KieranThomasSmith
    @KieranThomasSmith 4 роки тому

    Recently discovered your channel and really digging your videos and relaxed welcoming vibes, not to mentions the production and clean presentation. Hope your handling the lockdown well dude, thanks for the vids!

  • @buteobuteo9461
    @buteobuteo9461 4 роки тому

    Wow, this is amazing! I learned a lot from the process, thanks Paul 🙏

  • @jelengraphics
    @jelengraphics 4 роки тому

    Paul...you are such an inspiration to me...! Love playing guitar, but it's hard to get into the practice... BUT this kind of pure content always makes me grab my guitar and play!

  • @jaywaltmunson484
    @jaywaltmunson484 4 роки тому

    Love love love - Paul, as a NLG student I’d SO be grateful to see a video on your Mixing process like you aludes to in this song. Regardless, thank you!

  • @rooh5825
    @rooh5825 4 роки тому

    More people should be listening to this channel, very informative, and honestly, for someone like me, I don't play guitar but I just enjoy watching him discuss his craft. My daughter is learning guitar, but she's not good enough to do any of this yet.

  • @robertstark8309
    @robertstark8309 4 роки тому

    I just got an audio interface and ableton live lite. Best decision I‘ve made in a while!!
    Thanks for all the inspiration Paul!!

  • @szabolcsg3939
    @szabolcsg3939 4 роки тому

    You gave me at least 7 tips, and more inspiration! :-) Thank you!

  • @Marcos-xNoita
    @Marcos-xNoita 4 роки тому

    Killer song and video! Thanks for all this information and inspiration Paul!

  • @peterquailman2460
    @peterquailman2460 4 роки тому

    Oh man!. . .just as I was thinking about the song lacking some awesome guitar solo, there it was exactly as I was craving for it as I watch. . .wow, david, it is just absolutely awesome. . .nice, really nice. . .

  • @BarryPaffey
    @BarryPaffey 4 роки тому

    Man this so good! Either as single in its own right or maybe even a theme to a movie or TV series; love it!

  • @thecatalinstan
    @thecatalinstan 4 роки тому

    Thanks, Paul! Great timing: I was planning to spend the weekend playing with my looper :)

  • @ShockwaveZero
    @ShockwaveZero 3 роки тому

    Awesome to see someone making guitar fresh, fun, and contemporary.. brilliant video ideas man \m/

  • @Lakehouseobust
    @Lakehouseobust 4 роки тому

    Crushed it! Great suggestions, and epic result. Thanks for the tips

  • @briancahill2136
    @briancahill2136 4 роки тому

    Two great videos for anyone interested in writing and recording. Great sounding finished song well done to the two of you. Hope it succeeds for you.

  • @albertorosell1525
    @albertorosell1525 4 роки тому

    You make magic, Paul! Fantastic!

  • @Korpist
    @Korpist 4 роки тому

    Hi Paul, Great track, wonderful guitar solo !!! I'm your big fan. Thanx a lot for inspiration. Warm regards from Poland.

  • @samhatman6536
    @samhatman6536 4 роки тому

    My ohhh my! Beautiful from concept to finish! And within giving of craft on so many levels. Thank you David from me and everyone I will tell. As always,
    I am inspired. Will put Ableton Live together and get to the store for this. Thanks! Wow!!!

  • @cabronismo
    @cabronismo 3 роки тому +1

    Ill be humming this song for a few days...just catchy!! great job sir

  • @GamerDragonflyLP
    @GamerDragonflyLP 3 роки тому +1

    Absolutely amazing. Inspiring aswell, although I still suck at guitar I feel to urge to try some things myself.
    Also I see what you did there with the "slap"😉

  • @touficzaarour5022
    @touficzaarour5022 4 роки тому

    I love your music and how you approach things! I am a bassist and music composer and not a guitarist but lovr your channel a lot. I use the same technique you have described, man your music is awsome! I only ask one thing from you: a video about how to record instruments correctly on any DAW and the correct levels of volumes, effects, rooms... Keep up the good work mate! You are a true inspiration

  • @budgetguitaristcom
    @budgetguitaristcom 4 роки тому

    Paul, I just wanted to say your channel is awesome. Like a lot of my fave UA-camrs, it's all about the person being real.

  • @BlackCat-64
    @BlackCat-64 4 роки тому

    All your videos and music are really awesome . One of the best content on UA-cam . Thank you

  • @davetrombetti4240
    @davetrombetti4240 4 роки тому +1

    Paul, sorry I’m late getting to this video. It’s awesome! If you haven’t tried the Ditto X4 by TC Electronic there is a feature you might enjoy. It’s a fade feature. Every time you record a new layer the oldest layer drops off. Newer layers lower in volume. This was something Steve Morse suggested to them. You can essentially keep a song going and evolving indefinitely. It’s an amazing practice tool, it keeps your creativity juiced up, and it’s just a lot of fun. As a solo musician it’s a nice way to sit in a corner and play music for a crowd at an art gallery, private party, busking or just impressing the ladies. If you haven’t already give it a try.

  • @bradprather6749
    @bradprather6749 4 роки тому

    As always, a great video. Thanks for putting the time into these........ nice.

  • @TheMarkwolfie
    @TheMarkwolfie 4 роки тому

    Downloaded Sugar Coated and have played it on repeat. Great tune!

  • @chelsea2207
    @chelsea2207 4 роки тому +5

    this video is so useful for me. I just bought a looper pedal!

  • @KoryMJohnson
    @KoryMJohnson 3 роки тому

    Such an amazing song, and it was nice to see how it was constructed. Paul, you do a great job explaining your methods and demystifying songwriting. I CANNOT get the the hook out of my head. Darn you!!! :^D

  • @ehpiii_music
    @ehpiii_music 4 роки тому +1

    Dude... Don't ask me how or why but when that guitar lead came in I got choked up and covered in goosebumps.
    This is being added to my playlists NOW!

  • @FishInTrees
    @FishInTrees 4 роки тому

    Thanks, Paul for this helpfull advice... working hard on our first live-looping song...

  • @JohnnyGuitar
    @JohnnyGuitar 4 роки тому

    You’re the man! Your tips are great and make me grow so much. Thanx!

  • @scottwheldon9992
    @scottwheldon9992 4 роки тому +1

    This track feels good to listen too. Love it man.

  • @danielpirone8028
    @danielpirone8028 4 роки тому

    Great suggestions - and love your pedal board! Also that Hook amp!!! 😍