BRO! That Barry Jag 😭 love it! Glad you and your family are safe from the storm. It was wild over in Orlando, but thankfully we're safe too! Love the Alt Indie/Rock vibes in this one.
I really appreciate the fact that you included yourself making a mistake in the process. That is rarely seen in YT. It’s refreshing. This channel is great and I love your approach to music. Rock on. Also DIIV rocks. 🤘🏽
Your process is so inspiring man, i keep picking up little tips and tricks. Everytime i watch one of your videos i have to go make something! Good work dude keep it up
i originally started music playing guitar, which lead me to start producing trap. In the last year or so ive been focusing on becoming an artist which has really taken me away from producing, but it has also brought me back to making indie/alt rock tracks. I also work full time so it was hard to put aside time to write and record vocals, let alone make a instrumental. So ive been using free instrumentals off of youtube. However, watching your channel has re-motivated me to start playing guitar again and taking the time write and record. Thanks for inspiring me! I will be looking forward to the next video
I appreciate hearing your perspective, thank you for sharing. I love creating in the box, most of what I do is on a computer. But lately I've been getting back into being organic with creating, using my hands more, and I forgot how inspiring it can be.
Song's a banger! Big appreciation for these videos. Love seeing your process. Also respect for all the production that goes into these. Thank you and glad you're safe.
Dude, I have so many questions. Honestly, I've kinda gone down the rabbit hole with a bunch of your videos this week. I'm really loving the way you write these. I've written songs in a lot of different ways over the years, but my main process has always been acoustic and vocals to write and then flesh out the arrangement from there, whether with a band or on my own. For the most part, when I've written into the DAW it's felt more like a demo than a finished song. I've really been blown away by your ability to get so much polish on these tracks, and if I'm picking it up correctly you're using Loic stock amps for everything? I have so many questions. But like I said before, these videos are super inspiring. Thanks for sharing your process like this.
you're too kind, I appreciate hearing that! Send me a message on my website, trevwbarnes.com. Let's book a call and have a quick chat about those questions! And yes, I mostly use Logic's stock amps. I prefer writing in my DAW because I don't like to toy around with demos too much, I want to get to the idea as quickly as possible to capture as much magic as I can. That's just my process. And the biggest thing that has helped me, especially with writing in the DAW, is familiarity with my sound selection. From familiarity comes being able to do things quickly (not that it's better or worse if it's quick).
Your videos are such a big inspiration to me, as someone currently working on their own body of work. You're also my biggest comfort channel right now, the vibes are unmatched.
I haven't even seen this video and I already know I am going to love it. Just want to say, your channel has become my absolute favourite at a rapid rate. I have seen majority of your videos, and put them on while doing repetitive tasks at work, almost like a podcast. I've recently purchased more gear for recording because you have inspired me to get started with producing again. Keep up the great work, and thank you for inspiring me to produce more 🙏
Great stuff! You just make churning out songs effortless, definitely inspiring. I personally also really hate making this kind of music without live drumming (i don't have space for a set at home :( ) but you really make it work with your drum programming
Well done Trev! 😀👍🏻 Such an enjoyable and inspiring video (as always!). Take care about recent floods (we also had one in France, 2 days ago) and please keep on inspiring us!! 😉 Cheers!!
I saw diiv with HJOL about a month ago and got to meet the guitarist !! I got a photo with him and his pick along with the bassists! They earned a new fan ahhh
Definitely Joe P. Was genuinely impressed how reminiscent of his music this sounded. Also gotta say the last bit on the guitar solo that you said you "messed up" was imperfectly perfect, wish you left it in.
@@TrevBarnes My assumption was that they named themselves after the early Nirvana b-side 'dive', since they're massive fans. And it's a sick fucking song
Great stuff man! Very inspiring! Maybe just work on that chorus a bit more for it sounds great but a different song altogether. The whole thing, imo should be cohesive. But i love how organically you make such great songs!
I personally don't fully understand what you mean. Are you talking about the pre-chorus? This song is structured well in my opinion. It fits the style he was going for well. The only thing I would maybe change is the first pre-chorus or lead-up to the chorus vocal melody as it distracts me a little. Maybe you're not super familiar with this style of music, or maybe we just have very different opinions lol. I respect you though.
@@itelii absolutely dig his approach and the sound he went for. I just feel the chorus (specifically) could have been more cohesive with the rest of the song. A little more familiarity in terms of the tones used in chorus and other sections could have done it for me. It’s a subjective take on the whole thing. No disrespect for this man. He is an inspiration ❤
@ good albums but they also have some gems on their other albums. Skin Graph, Bloody Mary, Simmer, and Out of Breath from the album, Neck of the Woods. And Circadian Rhythm and Ragamuffin from Better Nature. Favorite song from Carnavas is still Rusted Wheel though.
It's the rubbermaid fasttrack. It's mainly made for hanging tools in a garage. The hooks for it (usually hangs shovels, rakes, etc) mostly fits perfect for most guitar headstocks. The only thing I've tried to hang but can't are Fender basses, the headstocks are a little too spread for it to hang straight
@@TrevBarnes That's awesome, I was actually at lowes recently looking at something similar and was wondering if it would work and I guess it does! Thanks!
Which gear did you have before buying all these stuffs. and also when did you felt like you have to buy all these gears? also how did you buy so many gears. im jealous ps: aways love a video from you
Gear doesn’t matter, all you need is a computer, interface, and a way to record. I truly wouldn’t focus on it at all. 99% of what I do is with minimal gear.
Yeaaa this is great. I'm always hating on Logics guitar sims (which I also use since I have no amps atm) but this makes me see right past that and urges me to just get the idea down and enjoy the process. Sidenote: What kinda interface are ya using? I've been considering a UAD Apollo Quad but not sure just yet.
Love the content dude, hope you're fine and well down there, I have a question though, when you write and record, do you keep in mind the playability live? Like 2 guitars, a bass and drums, do you limit your tracks that way. Or do you layer guitars that can only be played live by more than 2 guitars if the direction leaves there? would love to hear your feedback on this one.
Hey there, thanks! And great question. I stopped playing live music in 2021, I did it consistently for 10 years and completely burned myself out. Long story lol. When it comes to production, generally, no, I don't think about playability because this is simple for the sake of making a song versus logistically with a band. If I was in a band or playing these songs live, I would definitely keep playability in mind. However I view production and performance as two different forms of art. I think production and performance should be separate lives of the song. The production to me is more of a capture of "inside the mind" of the artist, where as the performance is more of a capture of expression with an audience. Hope that makes sense!
@@TrevBarnes when I saw them live and after coming out on stage and the crowd quieted, one guy yelled asking if its pronounced DIV or Dive lmao but keep up the vids bro they’re super inspiring 🙌🏼
maybe you've already done this, but I'd watch an in-depth tutorial on writing drums...I've been trying to avoid having to write my own drums for so long and I've finally realized there is no way around it...I have Logic Pro for iPad, Ableton Live 12 Lite, and FL Studio Producer Edition on my PC...I just want to make some cool indie/midwest emo/lofi drum tracks to play guitar and bass over...I need help 😭
I'd definitely consider doing a workshop for drum production. Ideally, I'd like to do it for channel members. Maybe I'll do a surface level free workshop for the channel, and a more advanced workshop in the membership.
If you tapped my brain, this is the kind of thing that would come out. I hear Weezer and Nada Surf and Beck. What I’m saying is I hate you for being so talented and making it all look so easy. 😅
@TrevBarnes don't worry I made the same mistake when I 1st started listening to Diiv. if you like Diiv check out Elliot Smith, Beach Fossils and Beach vacation
You have definitely turned into one of my comfort UA-cam channels ever since I first discovered your channel!
This one is SO CATCHY
BRO! That Barry Jag 😭 love it! Glad you and your family are safe from the storm. It was wild over in Orlando, but thankfully we're safe too! Love the Alt Indie/Rock vibes in this one.
I really appreciate the fact that you included yourself making a mistake in the process. That is rarely seen in YT. It’s refreshing.
This channel is great and I love your approach to music. Rock on.
Also DIIV rocks. 🤘🏽
I try to leave them in to show others the reality of creating. It's all part of the process :)
Your process is so inspiring man, i keep picking up little tips and tricks. Everytime i watch one of your videos i have to go make something! Good work dude keep it up
Im using this fundraiser in my next video to help out those in need! Thanks for setting it up!
Thank you so much for helping out!
this is exactly the type of music I want to learn how to self-produce. You make it seem so easy haha, love it!
i originally started music playing guitar, which lead me to start producing trap. In the last year or so ive been focusing on becoming an artist which has really taken me away from producing, but it has also brought me back to making indie/alt rock tracks. I also work full time so it was hard to put aside time to write and record vocals, let alone make a instrumental. So ive been using free instrumentals off of youtube. However, watching your channel has re-motivated me to start playing guitar again and taking the time write and record. Thanks for inspiring me! I will be looking forward to the next video
I appreciate hearing your perspective, thank you for sharing. I love creating in the box, most of what I do is on a computer. But lately I've been getting back into being organic with creating, using my hands more, and I forgot how inspiring it can be.
This is literally me except I’m a student. Have you released music and if so what’s your instagram and Spotify??
Love the guitar riff with the accidental chord!!!!
Song's a banger! Big appreciation for these videos. Love seeing your process. Also respect for all the production that goes into these. Thank you and glad you're safe.
Thank you so much! It means a ton
Dude, I have so many questions. Honestly, I've kinda gone down the rabbit hole with a bunch of your videos this week. I'm really loving the way you write these. I've written songs in a lot of different ways over the years, but my main process has always been acoustic and vocals to write and then flesh out the arrangement from there, whether with a band or on my own. For the most part, when I've written into the DAW it's felt more like a demo than a finished song. I've really been blown away by your ability to get so much polish on these tracks, and if I'm picking it up correctly you're using Loic stock amps for everything? I have so many questions. But like I said before, these videos are super inspiring. Thanks for sharing your process like this.
you're too kind, I appreciate hearing that! Send me a message on my website, trevwbarnes.com. Let's book a call and have a quick chat about those questions!
And yes, I mostly use Logic's stock amps. I prefer writing in my DAW because I don't like to toy around with demos too much, I want to get to the idea as quickly as possible to capture as much magic as I can. That's just my process. And the biggest thing that has helped me, especially with writing in the DAW, is familiarity with my sound selection. From familiarity comes being able to do things quickly (not that it's better or worse if it's quick).
Your videos are such a big inspiration to me, as someone currently working on their own body of work. You're also my biggest comfort channel right now, the vibes are unmatched.
That means the world to hear, thank you!
Dude this is the music that I am leaning towards to! Great stuff there! Glad I found your channel.
Joe P and Pinegrove are so good, and so is this song!!
Song's giving me more Weezer vibes than DIIV or Pinegrove, but solid nonetheless! Glad you're all good in the storm!
I haven't even seen this video and I already know I am going to love it.
Just want to say, your channel has become my absolute favourite at a rapid rate. I have seen majority of your videos, and put them on while doing repetitive tasks at work, almost like a podcast. I've recently purchased more gear for recording because you have inspired me to get started with producing again. Keep up the great work, and thank you for inspiring me to produce more 🙏
Comments like this keep me going, that's so kind of you share. Thank you so much
This one's a blast! Would love to see more that kinda Sound
Great stuff! You just make churning out songs effortless, definitely inspiring. I personally also really hate making this kind of music without live drumming (i don't have space for a set at home :( ) but you really make it work with your drum programming
shocked when i saw the title! didn’t know you were a Joe P or Pinegrove fan?! great video 👏
heck yeah man!
I JUST SAW JOE P LIVE LAST MONDAY IN LA!! He’s sooo good
Well done Trev! 😀👍🏻 Such an enjoyable and inspiring video (as always!). Take care about recent floods (we also had one in France, 2 days ago) and please keep on inspiring us!! 😉 Cheers!!
I saw diiv with HJOL about a month ago and got to meet the guitarist !! I got a photo with him and his pick along with the bassists! They earned a new fan ahhh
just discovered your channel and this style of video is exactly what i needed. i’m aspiring to be able to do this 🙌
dude you're goated, so fire
I NEED LOGIC IMMEDIATELY
google g.meh
Dude that is a sick song.. Love it!! Thanks for the video!
Love it! Dude i would love to hear you do a song in the vein of "meija".. your indie stuff is sick
Definitely Joe P. Was genuinely impressed how reminiscent of his music this sounded. Also gotta say the last bit on the guitar solo that you said you "messed up" was imperfectly perfect, wish you left it in.
Why is it so relaxing. Such a good ASMR content
This is giving Greet Death meets Pinegrove
Another Trev Barnes. Always inspiring. THX
So cool watching other peoples workflow! Sounds like Pavement!
I need that guitar in my arsenal stat. So pretty
Trust me, it's only for looks. It's a Chinese copy of a Jag, it plays like complete shit lmfao
im learning so much ... frm ur vidoes. ...thanks for starting channel first....
Nice one dude, it's not an easy sound to nail solo when everything's on the grid.
btw DIIV is pronounced "dive", I called them 'div' for years too.
When I was editing this video, that's when i had the epiphony that they were probably pronounced like "Dive" lmfao
@@TrevBarnes My assumption was that they named themselves after the early Nirvana b-side 'dive', since they're massive fans. And it's a sick fucking song
Awesome track man. Loving your videos!
Trev, you are absolutely on fire with these lately!!! Will be subscribing to the producer club, very happy to support the channel 🤘🏼🔥
you da man!
i love these videos so much!! you should try and do one where the song sounds like something from tv girl that would be interesting !!
Awesome stuff man! Inspired me to start working on something new!
I don't feel the DIIV touch but it doesn't make the song less cool. Loved it. Good job
Gosh dang I love this so much
That baritone jag is so clean, I need one
Please do yourself a favor and buy a real, genuine one. Mine is an Ali-Express knock off and it feels impossible to play at times lmfao.
Great stuff man! Very inspiring! Maybe just work on that chorus a bit more for it sounds great but a different song altogether.
The whole thing, imo should be cohesive.
But i love how organically you make such great songs!
I personally don't fully understand what you mean. Are you talking about the pre-chorus? This song is structured well in my opinion. It fits the style he was going for well. The only thing I would maybe change is the first pre-chorus or lead-up to the chorus vocal melody as it distracts me a little. Maybe you're not super familiar with this style of music, or maybe we just have very different opinions lol. I respect you though.
@@itelii absolutely dig his approach and the sound he went for. I just feel the chorus (specifically) could have been more cohesive with the rest of the song. A little more familiarity in terms of the tones used in chorus and other sections could have done it for me.
It’s a subjective take on the whole thing.
No disrespect for this man. He is an inspiration ❤
From Orlando. Hope you're doing good after the hurricane. Stay safe!!
You as well my friend
your channel is golden
Sounds like “He visto a Lucy” from Gustavo Cerati, i love it ❤
Gave me some Madi Cunningham vibes with just that guitar going 👌🏼
Love this song! Would love to put it in my playlist haha. Do you by chance do guitar lessons too?
That jaguar looks sooooooo good
Love it ❤
Awesome man!!! \m/
YEEEAAHHHHHH JOE P IS THE BEST!
This is heat bro
Recently rediscovered the "Silversun Pickups" and I forgot how much I loved this genre. Look up "Little Lovers So Polite"
Dude, Silversun Pickups are incredible!
Silversun Pickups are one of my favorite bands. Carnavas and Swoon are two of my favorite albums
@ good albums but they also have some gems on their other albums. Skin Graph, Bloody Mary, Simmer, and Out of Breath from the album, Neck of the Woods. And Circadian Rhythm and Ragamuffin from Better Nature. Favorite song from Carnavas is still Rusted Wheel though.
Interesting, like OG flaming lips with weezer. Good stuff man.
Amazing
Great video, love the sound so much;)
Glad you enjoyed!
Brother you made it 🎉
Great video and quite good/ cool song!
Thanks a ton!
when you do videos like this can you go more over how you are adding affects to the tracks, love the content
Hey there! I actually started a channel membership channel where I cover every effect and a mix breakdown. Hope you consider joining
I love your videos so much. It helps my songwriting so much.
Side question, where did you get those guitar hooks that lay flat against the wall?
Thank you! They’re the Rubbermaid fast track, you can get it at lowes
🤘🧙🏻♂️🤘😁😊
Do you ever miss, dude? Sick song again!
I LOVE JoeP!
reminds me of the 90s
Love it! What mic are you using? In the market for something for the home studio!
It's the AudioTechnica AT2020. Super cheap mic!
so cool! also, can u try listening to wave to earth and try to make a similar music style like them??
always love your
videos dude... can you pls make a song like wave to earth or k-indie?
BRAZIL IS HERE! 🇧🇷
hey Brazil
I've been string at those guitars in the background.... what is that hanging system?!
It's the rubbermaid fasttrack. It's mainly made for hanging tools in a garage. The hooks for it (usually hangs shovels, rakes, etc) mostly fits perfect for most guitar headstocks. The only thing I've tried to hang but can't are Fender basses, the headstocks are a little too spread for it to hang straight
@@TrevBarnes That's awesome, I was actually at lowes recently looking at something similar and was wondering if it would work and I guess it does! Thanks!
Do you put your music on any streaming platforms?
special announcement coming sunday!
THIS RIPS
Trev The Triumphant with all this great content flooding the tube
Do a video on making music like Elliott smith, alex g, and Fiona Apple!!
There's parts were im getting old weezer vibes 😎
really cool track, definite blue Album Weezer vibes
dude this is awsome! what tuning is this exactly?
Thank you! It’s tuned in C standard
Which gear did you have before buying all these stuffs. and also when did you felt like you have to buy all these gears? also how did you buy so many gears. im jealous
ps: aways love a video from you
Gear doesn’t matter, all you need is a computer, interface, and a way to record. I truly wouldn’t focus on it at all. 99% of what I do is with minimal gear.
Dope song, reminds me of One Day by Jaguar Sun
Holy smokes that chord progression is so similar! Never heard this song, I love the sound!
Yeaaa this is great. I'm always hating on Logics guitar sims (which I also use since I have no amps atm) but this makes me see right past that and urges me to just get the idea down and enjoy the process.
Sidenote: What kinda interface are ya using? I've been considering a UAD Apollo Quad but not sure just yet.
I'm right there with you, no one hate Logic's amp sims more than me lol. But to your point, theyre great for just getting the idea out there.
Hit us with the link on the mic boom arm. Cheers!
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would be super cool if you checked Ethel Cain's music out! (especially ptolemaea, american teenager, family tree and crush)
you should make a bossa nova ‼️‼️
Love the content dude, hope you're fine and well down there,
I have a question though, when you write and record, do you keep in mind the playability live?
Like 2 guitars, a bass and drums, do you limit your tracks that way.
Or do you layer guitars that can only be played live by more than 2 guitars if the direction leaves there?
would love to hear your feedback on this one.
Hey there, thanks! And great question.
I stopped playing live music in 2021, I did it consistently for 10 years and completely burned myself out. Long story lol.
When it comes to production, generally, no, I don't think about playability because this is simple for the sake of making a song versus logistically with a band. If I was in a band or playing these songs live, I would definitely keep playability in mind. However I view production and performance as two different forms of art. I think production and performance should be separate lives of the song. The production to me is more of a capture of "inside the mind" of the artist, where as the performance is more of a capture of expression with an audience.
Hope that makes sense!
@@TrevBarnes It does, Thank you so much!
Keep doing what you do!
Is this in spotify? I need this song in my playlist
Not yet! I'm putting together a compilation of most of my videos together in an album. Release date TBD
What boom arm do you use?
Hey there, i don’t remember the brand but it was $30 on Amazon
this one kind of sounds like the band lovejoy
curious what microphone you use/keep on the boom?
It's the Audio Technica AT2020. Super cheap mic but very versatile
@@TrevBarnes oh sick! I have two haha - I might have to try the cover
Hi, what plugin do you use for drums? What is the your virtual mix plugin? Thank you :-) I like your videos
Hey there! The virtual mix plugin is called Virtual Mix Rack by Slate Digital. I use it on literally everything, loved it ever since I got it!
@@TrevBarnes thank you 🙂
ITS PRONOUNCED DIVE…but love it tho 😂🙌🏼
I didn’t realize that until after the video lmfao
@@TrevBarnes when I saw them live and after coming out on stage and the crowd quieted, one guy yelled asking if its pronounced DIV or Dive lmao but keep up the vids bro they’re super inspiring 🙌🏼
Getting huge Weezer vibes! :)
make a shoegazeeeee
What software do you use?
Logic 🤙
do you use perpetual or subscription for logic?
Thankfully Logic is a one time purchase of $200, there's no subscription
maybe you've already done this, but I'd watch an in-depth tutorial on writing drums...I've been trying to avoid having to write my own drums for so long and I've finally realized there is no way around it...I have Logic Pro for iPad, Ableton Live 12 Lite, and FL Studio Producer Edition on my PC...I just want to make some cool indie/midwest emo/lofi drum tracks to play guitar and bass over...I need help 😭
I'd definitely consider doing a workshop for drum production. Ideally, I'd like to do it for channel members. Maybe I'll do a surface level free workshop for the channel, and a more advanced workshop in the membership.
@@TrevBarnes I'd pay to be taught properly
If you tapped my brain, this is the kind of thing that would come out. I hear Weezer and Nada Surf and Beck. What I’m saying is I hate you for being so talented and making it all look so easy. 😅
I hate you too ❤️ (kidding of course lol)
Just a quick fyi Diiv is said like Dive not like Diiv 😊
I knooooooow. As soon as I finished the video I googled it and felt like an idiot lmfao
@TrevBarnes don't worry I made the same mistake when I 1st started listening to Diiv. if you like Diiv check out Elliot Smith, Beach Fossils and Beach vacation
Some Oasis style here😊
O que aconteceu com o teclado
¿Qué quieres decir?
can you make a shoegaze video
Hmmm jaguar tuned to baritone style 🤭