A Song Is Born Ep.1 | 80s Composing - How to make a song from scratch
Let's compose a complete song, from scratch, in real time. In a traditional singer/songwriter way. We structure chords, experiment with top-lines and try out some words. Very 80s and very much an authentic writer's session. Next time we'll build upon it, find some words and start arranging it.
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There's nothing better than 51 minutes of Espen Kraft and his unlimited 80's genius.
Am I the only one that upvotes Espen's video before I've even watched one second? I just know it's gonna be great, so why wait till the end? 😁
It is remarkable how much equipment we could have and we still start with a grand piano. It is so baked in the head and could have main melody with a bass line at the same time. So perfect for prototyping.
Interesting to see our very different approaches. 🤓 I’m more focused on hooks, riffs and rhythmic patterns. I start by browsing for cool sounds and see what they inspire me to play. I’ve never been able to plan the entire song on one single instrument from A to Z. I’m too impatient! 😂
I think the squeaks from that pedal work wonderfully on the chorus. It gives images of somebody walking alone on a secluded autumn beach while seagulls fly above.
You're SO right about that little recorder. I even have a Tascam Portastudio for that purpose, but I'm absolutely terrible at remembering to record when I mess around. Todays smartphones are terriffic recorders too for quickly remembering something so there's really no excuse for anyone not to just turn that on, and you never know when you might be glad you did so. Thanks for reminding us, it's really a terrific tip!
i feel definitely some "Pop goes my heart"- vibes going on
What a great idea for a series! I can’t wait to watch them all!!👍👍👍
So wonderful to see and hear you start a song. I wish I was close to being able to play piano like you, it would skyrocket my productions. I hope the rest of the series will be awesome too.
Brilliant, so personal and very informative. Thanks again for a first class video Espen! Totally helpful.
Very interesting start and one of many approaches to making a song. Looking forward to part 2! Thank you!
The 80s sound will rule forever. Im working on Billie Jean at the moment. Got most of the sounds down pat on my Reface DX.
I enjoyed the whole 51 minutes and 21 seconds Espen, like your sense of chord sequences here and the Stream was very inspiring like all of your Videos, thx! 😁👍
This is simply beautiful. Composing with that padded piano sound makes perfect sense. Looking forward to the rest of the series 🍿
I really enjoyed your work in this video, Espen. I'm looking forward to Part 2. Hopefully I can find inspiration from your effort to push my own music further along.
When you first hit that Dmin9 for the bridge I thought "yes" before you said it. Great video.
Thanks Espen! Have a nice weekend.
THANK YOU SO MUCH for sharing your knowledge, skills and creativity. this is so incredibly valuable.
Love it! Can't wait for the tom fills to kick in
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and talent. skillfully navigating us through the process of writing nice songs.