How to hit people in the feelings

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  • Опубліковано 15 тра 2024
  • Chord progressions offer the emotional scaffolding to our songs, so let's talk about them. More specifically, let's talk about hiding our chord progressions until the climax of our song, to maximise its impact!
    We'll look at some examples, and also refresh some of our basic music theory fundamentals!
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    My music project soundclouds:
    - Torc: / torcaudio
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    - Torc: / torcaudio
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    Content:
    0:00 Quiz: How many chords are there here?
    1:33 Let's talk about chord progressions
    2:40 Music theory 101
    4:26 Hiding your chords
    7:18 Show me some luuuurve

КОМЕНТАРІ • 278

  • @OscarUnderdog
    @OscarUnderdog  2 роки тому +5

    Find Oscar's video courses here: courses.underdog.brussels 🖤🖤🖤
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  • @ricardopinto1553
    @ricardopinto1553 2 роки тому +86

    I knew this man was a plumber, pizza delivery guy, a doctor and an astronaut, but i had no idea he also knew how to make music. What a talented guy!

    • @JimJuno
      @JimJuno Рік тому +6

      A true asset to human kind.
      I love this guy 😁👌

    • @sankarnaskar9559
      @sankarnaskar9559 Рік тому

      Haha😂

    • @Biajuuu
      @Biajuuu Рік тому +2

      Yeahh, I know him from Orange UA-cam

    • @highbred
      @highbred 4 місяці тому

      @@Biajuuu haha orange yt fuck me

  • @themasterchain9227
    @themasterchain9227 2 роки тому +98

    You have the guts to say "music theory" to an audience of music producers. My respect

    • @OscarUnderdog
      @OscarUnderdog  2 роки тому +18

      Hahahaha it's always risky, but at least it's only a minute!

    • @RileyGein
      @RileyGein 2 роки тому +8

      And techno producers at that

    • @urphakeandgey6308
      @urphakeandgey6308 2 роки тому +8

      If techno producers learned music theory, they'd realise how utterly basic their compositions are.
      ROOT - ROOT - ROOT - ROOT
      I'm not trying to shit on techno. I just think it's comically pretentious of techno producers, of all people, to say stuff like "I don't need music theory" when they rarely even make music that gets off the root. You don't need music theory, but your compositions are brain-dead basic? Very pretentious. An arpeggiator isn't magic either. The amount of times I've seen people orgasm to an arpeggiator playing a basic major/minor triad is too damn high. Stop thinking that shit is Mozart.
      I understand the magic in techno is more in production and sound design, but listening to a bunch of 6+ minute tracks that *_literally stick to a SINGLE note/chord_* gets very boring very fast... And on top of that, I have to see a bunch of techno producers say bullshit like "lol I don't need music theory."
      If this is you, you're the laughing stock of musicians everywhere and you're the reason they don't take techno and _"EDM"_ seriously. Punk rock literally had more complex compositions. At least they changed chords and often had more than 1 progression. If you're not gonna learn it, at least don't be a dick about it, techno broducers. The pretentiousness is just mind boggling because of how utterly basic most of these people's compositions actually are. From a "trained" musician's perspective, you're basically playing one fucking note... For 6+ minutes straight. WOW.

    • @themasterchain9227
      @themasterchain9227 2 роки тому +2

      @@RileyGein ikr? I'd be terrified

    • @junko5321
      @junko5321 2 роки тому

      @@OscarUnderdog Ti Amo 🌱❤️🎶🏡

  • @Alice-Efe
    @Alice-Efe 2 роки тому +174

    Such smooth explanations! And on top of that great tracks as well! 🙌💯

    • @OscarUnderdog
      @OscarUnderdog  2 роки тому +10

      💚 thanks Yalcin 🙏

    • @alister_
      @alister_ 2 роки тому +17

      You two guys and Janus Rasmussen are my favorite production-related youtubers!

    • @joelmartina3455
      @joelmartina3455 2 роки тому +6

      Yours and Underdog's channel are the best

    • @ittaital
      @ittaital 2 роки тому +5

      @@joelmartina3455 Yalcin and Underdog - are the best !

    • @kamilwierzbowski111
      @kamilwierzbowski111 2 роки тому

      @@ittaital 100%

  • @spcraftsman2656
    @spcraftsman2656 2 роки тому +48

    I haven't don't music production in a while. I don't know why UA-cam suddenly recommended this video, but I am thankful. The video was informative. I feel like going back again.

    • @clementm8407
      @clementm8407 2 роки тому +3

      check out the rest of the channel, lots of inspiration here!

    • @andrefarrell4463
      @andrefarrell4463 2 роки тому +3

      He's such a great instructor 👍🏾

    • @ManoloMacchetta
      @ManoloMacchetta 2 роки тому +1

      look for all the channel, you will find a lot of gold nuggets!

    • @vznquest
      @vznquest 2 роки тому

      Yeah he's def one of the best teachers on YT

  • @wyeth7
    @wyeth7 2 роки тому +2

    I could listen to that crunchy synth all night, so dope

  • @ahmtTyln
    @ahmtTyln 2 роки тому +2

    your song has a resemblance with '' save your tears''..💯💯👍👍

  • @JamesRamboPearce
    @JamesRamboPearce 2 роки тому +34

    I literally think this tip is the one thing that's missing for me, I write interesting chord progressions but then never know how to built them into song without it just being the same over and over, thank you! It seems so obvious now you've shown the way!

  • @Valeofthesilent
    @Valeofthesilent 2 роки тому +5

    Although I do not write particulary melodic stuff these days I know a couple tricks I think are worth sharing about chords, 'spreading' notes across the keyboard is a good way to make your synths sound wider, add variation to your chord progession, and emphasize tension in certain moments, all you have to do is transpose certain notes, take the root note one octave lower or move that fifth one octave higher, as long as you dont overlap with other instrument frequency youll be good! experiment and have fun with this technique, youll find some interesting results for sure.

  • @redcurated4302
    @redcurated4302 Рік тому

    That one minute explanation did it for me. I had my "aha" moment right there.

  • @regard321
    @regard321 Рік тому

    I saw the title and came here for the secret to physically punching someone in their emotions, but learned some great music production tips instead. I am not disappointed in the slightest, but my search continues.

  • @1schero
    @1schero 2 роки тому +1

    ohh my dear, your Channel has the Potential to make some really awesome producers!
    I will never forget u through my journey! Much love

  • @spastischelastisch8482
    @spastischelastisch8482 2 роки тому +23

    Oscar, like some people already said; the production value has significantly improved, and the overall clarity of how you explain all those different topics to a very diverse audience is very impressive, chapeau!

    • @HOLLASOUNDS
      @HOLLASOUNDS 2 роки тому

      It was an interesting point of view however I dont think that deep into the mathematical nature of sounds I just do what I feel. Music for Me is directly connected to My feelings and emotions.

  • @TheProducerSchool
    @TheProducerSchool 2 роки тому +18

    Love the content you've been putting out lately! 🙏🏻

  • @sabasis
    @sabasis 2 роки тому +1

    your videos do a great job of putting to words things I've always gravitated towards when writing a track, but never explicitly told myself or understood out loud. kudos.

  • @Nevercackle
    @Nevercackle 2 роки тому +2

    That synth is lovely, I'll try this right away. Thank you for the love

  • @hydralicious9315
    @hydralicious9315 2 роки тому +18

    You're scary good at this, Oscar. This was amazing. Your production level of videos has also risen to new incredible hights. Thank you!

  • @adamwilson1010
    @adamwilson1010 2 роки тому

    This is the first video of yours I’ve seen and it is by far the most eye opening and helpful video for song writing (for me) I’ve seen. This video was just the bridge I needed to help bring my song writing together. Thank you. Keep up the great work.

  • @flowdreas5351
    @flowdreas5351 2 роки тому

    Dang your latest videos have been answering all those small nagging questions/roadblocks I’ve had that took me years to figure out or you ended up answering them.
    Thanks and keep it up!

  • @l3tho836
    @l3tho836 2 роки тому +1

    This was something I've needed for the longest time. Thank you so much for this

  • @amado7760
    @amado7760 2 роки тому +1

    Oscar, new studio and set up is looking really nice - congratulations ! Such a great, clear, and concise explanation - Oscar you are the man - Thank you

  • @xylvnking
    @xylvnking Рік тому +2

    I've been a mixing engineer for almost 10 years and always made music as a hobby but recently wanted to start taking it more seriously. It's crazy how much music I've worked on but never thought of this.

  • @vajrahcarpetspvtltd7432
    @vajrahcarpetspvtltd7432 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks Oscar. God bless you 💖

  • @ryanperrault8174
    @ryanperrault8174 2 роки тому

    This is an awesome video, extremely helpful for getting a basic understanding and gets right to the point with no filler. Thanks for making it. Subscribed.

  • @jadilkeas
    @jadilkeas 2 роки тому +1

    wauw, the song in the intro Q,Q, and then the transition to let's talk, how the music fades away in a delay *,* Great stuff, love it

  • @stefanobini7304
    @stefanobini7304 2 роки тому +28

    You're both a great teacher and a great musician. Your channel is gold

    • @maxcoletto8225
      @maxcoletto8225 2 роки тому +2

      Completely agree. I want to be friends with him

    • @OscarUnderdog
      @OscarUnderdog  2 роки тому +1

      Hahahaha 💚

    • @stefanobini7304
      @stefanobini7304 2 роки тому +1

      @@maxcoletto8225 definitely, I forgot to mention that he clearly looks genuine and good, as a good friend should be ;)

  • @stuartleighton
    @stuartleighton 2 роки тому +5

    There we go. This is what I am going to try on my next song. So many of Oscar's tutorials end up being tried out in new tunes I write, and more often than not it makes them sound bloody good. Great stuff Oscar, this is awesome.

  • @dj_instruments937
    @dj_instruments937 2 роки тому +1

    I real definitely rewatch this multiple time.

  • @tonescapes9673
    @tonescapes9673 Рік тому +1

    Always good to help remind me of my theory.I used to play the flute&have recently started to remind me,but being monophonic I'm really enjoying these bits about chords.thanks again squire

  • @Sportkids.
    @Sportkids. Рік тому +2

    You have gotta be the best music production teacher on UA-cam. That was a really educational video with lots of tips on song structure which hugely compliments the technical side of music production educational videos. Great work 👏. Thanks.

  • @flowdreas5351
    @flowdreas5351 2 роки тому

    Dang your latest videos have been answering all those small nagging questions/roadblocks I’ve had that took me years to figure out you ended up answering them.
    Keep it up!

  • @davidrowan3853
    @davidrowan3853 2 роки тому

    Love the content Oscar, always learns something, and the videos are always easy to watch and enjoyable.

  • @diffusion_x
    @diffusion_x Рік тому +1

    thanks, man. really helpful and clear. you're the best

  • @yuyiya
    @yuyiya 2 роки тому +1

    I never noticed your production techniques, that's how good they are! So we can concentrate on your content, which is a great lesson 😀

  • @thegrinderman1090
    @thegrinderman1090 2 роки тому +7

    You released this video at a good time for me. I'm new to making music and I keep feeling that what I make is so repetitive. The music I'm inspired by is also repetitive but somehow doesn't get boring. Even though I subtract and add elements, and make little changes on the fly, there's very little 'journey' to the song. This may be a major reason. Thanks.

  • @winnersneverquitrecords
    @winnersneverquitrecords 10 місяців тому +1

    This is amazing. Wonderful explanation of making chords. THANKS so much! 🙏

  • @martinbridgewater
    @martinbridgewater 2 роки тому +6

    In one video, you have rearranged the musical universe into an image I see in sharp focus and tangible depth.
    Your not just an excellent teacher, you are a master educator.
    Than you! 👍🏼

  • @williambrandon9660
    @williambrandon9660 2 роки тому +4

    dude this is probably one of the coolest shot vids you've done to date. really enjoyed how you pull the clips of you on the keys. much appreciated brother

    • @OscarUnderdog
      @OscarUnderdog  2 роки тому

      Thanks, I've been trying to become a better filmmaker, one step at a time, trying to learn to make the videos more visually rich :) thanks for noticing!

  • @Due_Relationship
    @Due_Relationship 2 роки тому

    Man this guy can explain so good💕

  • @joeyschumans
    @joeyschumans 2 роки тому

    You rock man! Thanks a bunch 🔥

  • @jona_KardCiv1
    @jona_KardCiv1 Рік тому

    For my level of knowledge, you are the best out there Underdog. Peace brother.

  • @MrDavidstone9999
    @MrDavidstone9999 2 роки тому +1

    Very well explained and executed,certainly has given me a springboard for my next chord progressions 👏🙏👍thank you ☮& 💖

  • @victorIIIofc
    @victorIIIofc 2 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge, it worths a lot ❤️

  • @romyn8726
    @romyn8726 2 роки тому

    this is such an eye opener, thanks!

  • @bobbyrinehart1299
    @bobbyrinehart1299 2 роки тому +1

    Another top shelf video! Thanks for sharing.

  • @architectofathanasia
    @architectofathanasia 2 роки тому

    Brilliant explanation!

  • @KevinVillageStone
    @KevinVillageStone 2 роки тому

    Clear and concise - thank you!

  • @davidpurple3698
    @davidpurple3698 2 роки тому +2

    Great video and track. Much more important subject than you would immediately think.

  • @isaacanthonydj4124
    @isaacanthonydj4124 2 роки тому +1

    i been tracking out my chord changes, thinking about the proper length for intro. much appreciation once again, Oliver!

  • @FarrelOnline
    @FarrelOnline 2 роки тому +1

    Love the song and the walkthrough! I'll be supporting and following Face the sun beautiful vibe

  • @stephenroldan5107
    @stephenroldan5107 2 роки тому

    actually one of the simplest explanations around

  • @larry89
    @larry89 Рік тому

    Thank you for all your content, they're so helpful!

  • @sixer5277
    @sixer5277 Рік тому

    you made me remain back to 2017 where I was living in New Zealand. That's music.

  • @alptataroglu5395
    @alptataroglu5395 2 роки тому +2

    Great Oscar! This channel never disappoints for sure!

  • @BearLew
    @BearLew 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the info!

  • @Prodoore
    @Prodoore 10 місяців тому

    ..underdog, helps me expressing my sound so much... you re such a human of .. I love much. good work. thank you much :D

  • @docjoesweeney
    @docjoesweeney 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for this suggestion. I will be using this idea later today.

  • @Imaginasercasilisto
    @Imaginasercasilisto 9 місяців тому +1

    Great lesson!!! Thank you so much ❤❤❤ I'll check your foundation courses!!

  • @andrewcliffe8818
    @andrewcliffe8818 Рік тому

    Great help and no waffling!

  • @finbeats
    @finbeats Рік тому

    You are a legend for these videos

  • @djicebreaker80
    @djicebreaker80 Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing this, i found this super helpful

  • @vijayadhitya8500
    @vijayadhitya8500 2 роки тому

    great video as always...thanks mate

  • @TRTSMTT
    @TRTSMTT 2 роки тому +2

    7:03 as a magic player, I totally understand this.
    Great lecture. I really have to start doing what I just learned. thanks.

  • @prodbysgnl
    @prodbysgnl 2 роки тому +1

    this is exactly what i needed

  • @enensis
    @enensis 2 роки тому

    Gonna try this tomorrow. Thanks mate another great video

  • @Gnurklesquimp
    @Gnurklesquimp 2 роки тому

    The way you built up to that progression was very nice and smooth, I do stuff like this quite a lot already, but sometimes a nice example for some inspiration goes a long way

  • @Hipsterjim
    @Hipsterjim 2 роки тому

    This is so helpful thanks mate 😊

  • @iszyman
    @iszyman 2 роки тому

    Thanks man. You’re a really intelligent musician and instructor. Great work! 👏

  • @cavedwellersound
    @cavedwellersound 3 місяці тому

    Brilliant, thanks!

  • @jasonelliott5726
    @jasonelliott5726 2 роки тому +2

    Great common sense stuff that we all need to be reminded of or exposed to. Thanks!

  • @jorgebou9626
    @jorgebou9626 Рік тому

    Great info for free as usual. Thanks man!

  • @frekvensnord
    @frekvensnord 2 роки тому +2

    You´re soo good!

  • @MayzMatthiasYzebaert
    @MayzMatthiasYzebaert 2 роки тому +1

    Thx. Nice visualisation with the numbers.

  • @Natniell
    @Natniell 2 роки тому

    This is an excellent tip! Thanks a lot for sharing.
    Bedankt, Oscar!

  • @andycordy5190
    @andycordy5190 2 роки тому +3

    I seriously never considered that a DJ would want to mix my music, so of course it never occurred to me to make an intro that could encourage that.

  • @RababaInc
    @RababaInc 2 роки тому

    thank you 🌞🌱

  • @AnnaPoli800
    @AnnaPoli800 Рік тому +1

    Sending love and appreciation :)

  • @schimpl23
    @schimpl23 2 роки тому +2

    very nice and clean. thank you!

  • @tugzzcouncil485
    @tugzzcouncil485 2 роки тому

    honestly for me this was the easiest way to explain what a octave is even tho i know how to mess around with bass lines on fl ..thank you sir

  • @davidmcginnis16
    @davidmcginnis16 2 роки тому

    Luv your vids man 🔥

  • @pk3776
    @pk3776 2 роки тому

    I’m loving that 👍🙏

  • @redmondrecords2196
    @redmondrecords2196 Рік тому +1

    Brilliant teaching

  • @Uckd167
    @Uckd167 Рік тому +1

    Very instructive ! Thanx !

  • @RandomCommentHandle
    @RandomCommentHandle Рік тому

    That was an impressive track you showed as an example.

  • @jadilkeas
    @jadilkeas 2 роки тому +2

    amazing video, imediatly followed face the sun

  • @w.i.s.-worldinfosharing8189

    Thanks!
    Nice track by the way

  • @enridemi3886
    @enridemi3886 Рік тому

    Nice, never thought of it this way. Thanks for putting this up, I might borrow this trick on my next song. 😁

  • @PablO-yy2hl
    @PablO-yy2hl 2 роки тому

    Loved this

  • @GB-og6eg
    @GB-og6eg Рік тому

    Dude!! When you started playing the track I completely lost my words... Subbed.

  • @kersenberg_
    @kersenberg_ Рік тому

    Impressive teaching skills! Thank you for the great video :)

  • @bunbee267
    @bunbee267 2 роки тому

    You're am amazing teacher.

  • @alkorngrigA41
    @alkorngrigA41 Рік тому

    Thank you!

  • @michaelgrauvogl689
    @michaelgrauvogl689 2 роки тому

    helpful visualization! thanks.

  • @D-C1
    @D-C1 10 місяців тому +1

    Speaking words of wisdom😉

  • @tobiasmaarten8766
    @tobiasmaarten8766 Рік тому

    Very useful, well explained music theory video. Well done!

  • @laurakastner6102
    @laurakastner6102 Рік тому +1

    this is awesome

  • @JoelGarcia-rh5kx
    @JoelGarcia-rh5kx 2 роки тому +2

    I love the fact that "Trance" intensity is just in a category of its own...I agree 100% that "Trance intensity" is just on another level of emotion lol

  • @AstonishedHamster
    @AstonishedHamster 2 роки тому

    Your videos rock. Commenting to boost!

  • @nathanbryers
    @nathanbryers 2 роки тому +1

    Well… that was bloody helpful - thanks Oscar!

  • @ninjitzu228
    @ninjitzu228 2 роки тому

    love your vids. Thanks