GRiZ on writing and producing Mercy - The Track

Colorado-based future funk
maestro Grant Richard
Kwiecinski - better known as
GRiZ - has released a
whopping six studio albums over
the last decade, collaborating with
the likes of DRAM, Wiz Khalifa and
Matisyahu, and building a huge
following in the process. We caught
up with Grant at Point Blank’s
studios in London to find out how
he created his single, Mercy
featuring Valentina.
Hear more form GRiZ: www.mynameisgriz.com/
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[@ganesh_328]

griz is super tasteful and versatile. i love his sound design so much. even down to the plug in choice is insane.

[@thenanard85]

Such a creative and joyfull dude.
Great artist

[@jacobdoyle98]

So appreciative of this content and for GRiZ in general❤ so much love

[@itsjustmeweiss]

Grant is a musical genius

[@Evan.Coulter]

Thanks for this Grant! I always love seeing inside your creative mind. Super inspiring!

[@wubwilson1318]

Thanks g. Really love to see your workflow and some of these effect chains.

[@eclatvibes5255]

This is awesome! super valuable to see the inner workings of these amazing producers

[@dimabelan388]

So happy to watch this video !!

[@EacyyC]

Loved the song, also great tips, thank u so much!!

[@FatherFunk]

SO STOKED ON THIS

[@frankeemore]

thanks for doing this

[@FatherFunk]

omg the whistle sound thats fuckin rad

[@matward7174]

Cool guy, great producer.

[@thedeeprot]

Big up

[@StanfordtheArtist]

Some badass tips for altering vocals. Nice!

[@IAF1900]

that such a great idea of video! apart from that i love the song it's such a cool one

[@PamelaJohnsonthefairy]

Inspirational

[@zeepster]

Nice video and tips. I admit i had to rewind a few times because i got so focused on the yellow nailpolish i missedt hear what he was explaining.

[@Submersed24]

At 15:20 isn’t that just basically stereo again? That makes it use 2 audio channels again. So he turned is mono just to turn it back to stereo again I thought

[@boogyman2761]

Yessir!

[@sweetboiofficial3712]

Awesome

[@Jay-407]

Dam this is dope

[@Reav.]

Great!😁

[@joshwoods269]

ugh i need to learn to produce, been screwing around mixing a bit and ive tried producing but its just SO overwhelming

[@logicalconceptofficial]

Make garbage tracks until you start to make decent ones. Its like learning to cook, you cant be afraid to burn some shit. Music isnt about talent, its more about not quitting through all the frustration.

[@incandescent_stu]

How have I never known about the little headphone demo button in EQ eight???

[@klasz4040]

Good fuckin stuff man thank you

[@MOONARCH420]

@29:56 how did that sound get faster and faster?

[@Evan.Coulter]

The arpeggiator has the rate automated to get faster over time. It's set to 'Free' and not 'Sync' so it is not tied to the tempo

[@SnoMan1818]

Is this in d harmonic minor?

[@SnoMan1818]

Cus im having trouble figuring out the Roman numeral analysis for this progression. Rn I have that these chords are Bb6, A7, C6/9, and F6. Since in the key of D harmonic minor i have it as VI, v, VII, III... But to me that looks wrong. Can anyone help me with the theory? I'm trying to understand how to write better songs

[@SnoMan1818]

First chord: f, g, bb, d
Second chord: e, g, a c#
Third chord: a, c, d, e
Fourth chord: a, c, d, f

[@Jupiter1423]

I woulda put the autopan before the chorus

[@TheDillonface]

Thank you Grant

[@37ishaan]

if jake paul was talented

[@Jupiter1423]

If jake paul were* talented

[@LouieAblett]

8 rascists were watching this video👿
Top guy

[@LouieAblett]

G reported your rascist comment, begone foul beast

[@juno6]

@G don't worry man, we understand your frustration. It must be hard to be you.

[@LouieAblett]

G no because of the sticker in the beginning of the video you dipshit😂why is your account not suspended yet you pillock

[@tzu_wu]

Inspiring creativity but awful sound stage and mixing. track is so boomy and has phase issues.