The amount of times I've seen a video from Guy and thought, oh, 24 minutes?! I'll watch 2 or 3 mins and then save the rest for when I have time to fully watch it later, then notice I've watched the whole flipping thing & forgot why I didn't have the time to watch it in the first place. Fantastic insight and teaching as ever. Cheers Guy.

Your sense of humor and showing the mistakes are so inspiring!)

Feels so good to have that honest types of tutorials that show struggle can be there during process even when you are experienced. And it is just okay. Thanks for all that information. 😊

@jamieturton666

11 ай бұрын

It's all so human and certainly makes me feel better about the process we all go through as composers. The uncertainty and spontaneity is where the magic happens.

This is a wonderful example of the very blurred line (arguably no line at all in fact) between improv and composition. Much good composition is arrived at through improvisation and really good improv is really well composed 🙂

For me, this is one of the best of your videos. You gave a few very important advice for composers. As bonus, we can see that you sometimes struggle while composing. Good to see because usually you look as super-duper successful in rapid composing.

@kheireddineattala1281

Жыл бұрын

yeah he usually looks like that guy (oun intended) who "just composes"

@peteragoston-petrosthemusi8260

Жыл бұрын

So true. Honesty is a rare gift nowadays.

@aneskaric

Жыл бұрын

Čovjek je kralj (Absolutely agree)

I love your phrase "Rythmic Identity", I have been trying to put that musical thought into words for many years. So Wonderful watching and learning from you, Thanks Guy.

I really like this .. seeing professionals struggle is refreshing .. shows that we aren't the only ones who get frustrated

This is great. Didn't know it's called Counter Melodies but I do this all the time. Lot of music had this in the 80s and I always love those.

"It's not exactly Schoenberg, is it?" Thank you Guy, I literally erupted in laughter, I really needed that.

@DavidHughesss

Жыл бұрын

I also enjoyed that bit very much.

Usually I write a main theme around the main chord progression (sometimes the tune comes before the harmony), I write two more chord progressions and develop the main melody accordingly - with some elements repeating themselves not to stray too much from the main theme rhythmically - and then go wild on a "bridge" progression that takes me back to the main theme. I reserve the counter melody of the main theme for the "solo" which I try to sing and try to treat as an altogether different piece of music (sometimes I get inspired by the "bridge" melody). It is a very mathematical exercise, really. I loved your canon trick - I've always wanted to write something in the vein of "On Reflection" (Gentle Giant) and "Incantations Part iv" (Mike Oldfield), thank you for making it feel less of a herculean task.

love the little dance at 0:58, now I know I'm not the only one doing weird stuff whilst composing 😅 the best way to work

Awesome video as always! For those asking, the controller he has on his keyboard is a Blackmagic design controller, but it''s for the video controls, not the DAW

@paulakerman2371

11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

I love watching you create or explain something you seem so happy doing it :)

Guy, you are such a pleasure to watch and learn from. Please keep the tutelage coming

Thank you for your time creating these awesome videos. You’re always so inspiring!

I'm glad you do this all in real time, really sets you apart from any other channel on YT

Your videos just always makes me so happy. Thank you Guy

You’re a funny Guy , Guy. I would love to sit in your classroom. With the humor you’re a perfect teacher for me.

I’ve learned so much from your videos both here on youtube and on Thinkspace education. I appreciate your way of explaining theory in a straightforward way and I believe I’m a better musician because of it. Your sharing of music theory and orchestral composition are truly inspirational and educational! This means more than I can find words for, but I wanted to say thank you!

I like your positive cheerful demeanour. Nice tips.

Thank you Guy! You make compositional techniques readily understandable and show how hard work can pay off. It gives me hope and gets me working!

That is so inspiring, thank you so much for showing your progression and not just the result!

I jumped off my seat at the chord sequence! It's exactly the same I often run into, when I'm fiddling on my keyboard looking for a tune!

I love your energy, please keep creating man!

Guy, I love, love, love this video. This was just what I needed. I’ve been writing songs with lyrics for years but I’m relatively new to composing instrumentals so this really helped. Thank you!

i'm not watching this channel for almost 2 years. it's nice to see you so energetic in the first video i watched after a 2-year hiatus. i guess I'll be back to the music...

Another excellent video! Thanks Guy!

Thanks, Guy! Great info as always. Have a good one.

great examples of counter melodies... thanks

Love your explanations, keep them coming!

Your videos are amazing, Guy - thank you! After playing guitar for over 30 years, I’ve just gotten into music production the past year. Love to see your approach and creating something out nothing, making it interesting, and showing your thought process. Wish I had more time aside from my day job and family to create more. Appreciate your content!

You are AMAZING!!! Thank you for doing what you do!!!! 😁

I am truly loving your videos!!!

Good to see you back! Back with great content

Love you, Thanks for all the help ❤️

I just started my musical journey a year ago and don't know what the hell im doing. I started producing beats and electronic music, but always been in love with film music. It's so rich and deep. But actually I don't know anything about music theory, nor can I properly play piano, BUT, your videos encouraged me to dig deeper into music theory and learn more. Plus, you're by far the best tutor I came across on KZread! Seriously, you not only make it look easy, but also explain exactly what you're doing. Plus, I live your humor 😂🫶

Sir you have earned an instant subscribe on my behalf due to your great way of explaining and genuine appreciation for creativity.

Many thanks, excellent work.

As a wonderful illustration that simple tunes are really hard to write this takes the cake. At your most sunglasses of doubt moment you remain the champ. Loved this video.❤️ thank you.

I intently love the energy of this man

Thank you Guy! Heaps of useful information in that one, very much appreciated 🙏🕊️

Not even 10min of watching my first video of yours and you've got a subscriber. Very real real-time presentation and you're not afraid of being yourself 😄

Great video Guy, educational and fun as always

Amazing lesson!

Very Helpful! Amazing person!

Love this guy! I'm starting to write

i love your vibes as you teach.. God bless you

Brilliant video,very useful Thank you

Spot on. Thank you.

This was very useful, inspiring and entertaining. Thank you, Guy!!!

Another great insight, Guy.

I reside many levels below you in this Devine folly. But I was able to completely parallel all of it within my working patterns. Laughed hysterically and walked away hopeful. Thank you

Thanks for this Guy. It reminded my of my late dad who loved singing "Descants" above music he listen to or during hymns sung in church. Sometimes meandering, sometimes beautiful, always joyful.

Great tip! Thanks

Wow, super cool and inspiring to see your creative process!

I dont think you realise how helpful this video was, and probably not in the way that you originally planned. To see you trying and trying to make something 'Fit' echo's how I work. I have just 'Binned' my Sunglasses of doubt as I now realise that this is how even someone of your massive expertise and experience works as well. Thank you so much :)

You're a musician but you're also a magician. I do music from my 7 and i have 50 now, i played music with many peoples and i know some musicians very goods, you're one of them. You're also a poet, we ear that in your productions. It's a good idea you're on youtube. A real stimulation to improve my english for me =)

What else can I say. I love your tutorials Guy!

I just love these videos.

Guy, this was very helpful. Please do more. Thank you

LOVE THE HONESTY OF THE STRUGGLES

Nice stuff Guy, You're a breath of fresh air. John Williams springs to mind with lovely counters.

I really love your spontaneous approach to music creation its very refreshing. Love your videos😁🤩

Your videos are SO amazing 😊

thank you so much!

You are awesome. Keep up the good work.

Guy, love your channel and content. You’re hilarious and full of useful information music related. Another great video as always.

Just great 👍🏼 Everyone loves experience in action , incredibly watchable.

Love your studio. Also that sounds lovely. Subscribed

Cheers, Guy!

Just the "argh!" in frustration trying to write something that your just not nailing is so relatable haha.

Only just seen this. I wish I had a teacher like you. Fantastic video and great sense of humour:) H

Countryfile has a banging theme tune! Thanks Guy - useful video. Looking forward to doing some composing over the Christmas holidays!

Useful & interesting!

it's so nice to see your videos Guy :)

Incredible!

Thought you were going to burst in to “last of the summer wine” a few times Guy 🤣

Thank you for the very good Tutorial today . I learn a lot today. Keep up and well done, Sir.

Vert helpful. Thanks.

This is great Guy thank, so nice to see it in real time instead of after the fact.

These improvisational videos are always entertaining.

Seeing you make mistakes and also struggle to get your ideas right is why I'll keep producing. Thank you.

Ha! "Sunglasses of doubt" No doubt I love your approach.

I write lyrics first, then write the melody. It's really good because the commas and punctuation becomes natural pauses.

Your brew sounds good, SLURP! Excellent info as always

Very interesting. Thankyou

I really enjoyed watching you creating music! 😁

Thank you 😊

Beautiful with acoustic Guy! Channeling some Beatles with that progression.

You do a remarkable Michael Cain impression, guy 23:19 Great topic. Thanks!

Very useful 👌

Your comments disparaging your playing have me in stitches. Elephants sitting on pianos and meandering car crashes. I just cant. lol

Thank you so much Guy, this is just what I needed to take my music to its next level. You make it so much fun to learn and smile at the same time. Keep up the excellent work.

just aside from me absolutely loving your energy and the whole video in general. I also love the cup!!!!

I hear a killer 70's prog rock song from your piano-based tune. Really cool. Bass and drums build up.

Watching you discarding these failed attempts is priceless, I feel so much better about myself failing too many times when writing. :D

Hi Guy interesting look at counter measures thanks for the video.

Youre a tank of firefull ideas man :)

good as ever

Such a great 👍 vid