Crafty Music Tips

Crafty Music Tips

Welcome to Crafty Music Tips! Providing you with as many music related tips that you can handle...!

My aim is to help you get 'crafty' on your instrument. Yes, I'm not afraid of puns... I'm also not afraid to share the tips and tricks I've learned as a multi-instrumentalist, sound/lighting tech, and music coach over the past 20+ years to help you feel like you're kicking goals with your music.

Whether you’re looking for tips on a specific instrument, voice, music theory, gear, industry tips, or gaining confidence - there’s something for you here! Have a browse 😎

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  • @leahartlee29
    @leahartlee297 сағат бұрын

    What people don't realize is that in the "To Whom It May Concern" Album, 9 out of the 12 songs are for and about, and for, Michael Jackson (So Lovely, was for her children, Lights Out and Nobody Noticed It were for her dad, and the rest were for MJ, who she had just left, after being with Michael for almost 10 years!!) That is why she is so angry talking and singing about him at that point, besides it taking oxygen out of her own career. The pain was all very fresh. They continued their relationship for 5 years after they divorced, and Lisa was still in love with him when she left and bitter, so she built up walls against MJ using this CD as a start! She was trying hard to keep herself from going back to him, so she kept on doing things to distance herself from him. (man, I could relate!!) She said Michael Jackson was like a drug for her, and an addiction, but MJ was the one with the real addiction to painkillers, that started when his head caught on fire in the Pepsi Commercial, and that he beat for a while with Lisa's help, but then went back to, and that caused a lot of pain in their relationship.

  • @PaulT.McKenna
    @PaulT.McKenna2 күн бұрын

    Great tutorial ❤

  • @letrichiebe
    @letrichiebe2 күн бұрын

    Blink 182 they are natural comedians Mark Hoppus and Tom Delonge. There’s banter can go too far but that’s what makes it funny

  • @margaretgood2111
    @margaretgood21113 күн бұрын

    Love her heart ,amazing Woman.love heard her dad,! Only 1 "ELVIS ",

  • @joycekanadet481
    @joycekanadet4813 күн бұрын

    Lisa Marie Was Such a Baddie!! & Sooo Beautiful!! likeher dad!! She knew EXACTLY how to answer !!! The interview was bout her, but David asked much bout EL! She did an Amazing Job!!! I Lvd When She Told Him "Ur Very Handsome get him off track 😆 LISA MARIE UR SOO MISSED! 😢IN ALL WAYS!!

  • @jeffsworkshop
    @jeffsworkshop4 күн бұрын

    Thanks for all the tips, public speaking isn’t easy. I can sing and play freely but talking to the crowd is just a bitch for me.

  • @valeriecrawford9860
    @valeriecrawford98605 күн бұрын

    I thoroughly enjoy these sessions Crafty. You're educational, informative, fun & so much more. Admittedly at times you lost me with some of the technical jargon, but I still like to learn. You're candid in your approach. Darren in the garage shaving off something ?. Is there ANYTHING you folks won't do to bring us the best ??? 😆 Ty 🩷

  • @joek7742
    @joek77426 күн бұрын

    That goes without saying, the song from the movie Annie: in every job that must be done there is an element of fun you find the fun and snap! The job's a game. Just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down in a most delightful way😊

  • @chaschampion777
    @chaschampion7776 күн бұрын

    "Are you not entertained?!"

  • @howardhales6325
    @howardhales63256 күн бұрын

    I always got the sense that Carl and Al were told that their job was to drown out the other vocals. On "I Get Around" Mike really has to belt it out to be heard.

  • @iansavage1666
    @iansavage16667 күн бұрын

    Nothing else than four band members all talking at the same time

  • @marceibel1131
    @marceibel11317 күн бұрын

    Miss him. Such a brilliant song, timeless..

  • @777kerokeropi4
    @777kerokeropi47 күн бұрын

    Bruh i've been trying to learn this but i'm searching up "rhythms" instead of time signature😭

  • @josiahtobas9172
    @josiahtobas91727 күн бұрын

    Yooo my guy, thanks for this Tip, made things a lot clearer. 🎉

  • @pokemonevolution6112
    @pokemonevolution61127 күн бұрын

    I bloody love all the memes, quotes and anecdotes. Keep it up Crafty!

  • @user-bl4hb1bq9t
    @user-bl4hb1bq9t7 күн бұрын

    The vow of silence, works! I don't want you to talk between songs! The Grateful Dead never talked between songs, it took them 20 minutes to pick the next song! GD are the biggest cult band in America! Legions of Deadheads!

  • @kailaniandi
    @kailaniandi8 күн бұрын

    Don't say anything. Never tune your instrument when on stage(if you must, do it quietly). No one likes that 'song'. You're welcome

  • @kareemghanem9172
    @kareemghanem91728 күн бұрын

    Awesome Video!

  • @TheBluesine
    @TheBluesine8 күн бұрын

    Darren your an awesome producer man,,,,, the video looks and sounds great. Dont ever stop doing this in your studio because that place produces a special feel that we out here LOVE!! AND Crafty man, your rockin awesome, keep dancing bro, love it! And the girls,,, Stunning stuff!

  • @xdisciple2776x
    @xdisciple2776x8 күн бұрын

    ✝️💖🌈👩‍🎤

  • @rewIndustry
    @rewIndustry10 күн бұрын

    ladies and gentlemen, i have suffered for my music, now it's your turn -- neil innes

  • @mane3763
    @mane376310 күн бұрын

    "I didn't get a wink of sleep last night, women were bangin on my door all night long, I finally got tired unlocked the door and let them out" Works every time..

  • @primalwonders
    @primalwonders10 күн бұрын

    Here just to say that you are a true legend! Thank you for not only great explanation but for explaning in such a vivid and fun way! 🙏

  • @AT-wl9yq
    @AT-wl9yq11 күн бұрын

    Most of the information wasn't really wrong, but there should be more clarification. To start with, never call gain volume, like input volume. Gain is gain and volume is volume, They're different, and if you don't have a clear understanding of which is which, you can have a hard time if you run into problems. This is what you must know. Gain controls are always on the input of a component and volume controls are always on the output of a component. Only a gain control can overdrive or distort the signal. A volume control can't. It attenuates the signal and nothing more. If you have a gain related issue such as excess noise or distortion from too much, you can't fix it with a volume control. You have to alter your gain structure to fix the issue. That's where the term gain staging comes from and why you never hear the term volume staging. Using the guitar amp as an example is very good. Its the only type of amp that you want to make it distort on purpose, and that's why its such a good example. This is a bit off topic, but I think its relevant given the discussion. If you are working with digital products, you should know if your volume control(s) adjust volume in the digital or analog domain. With digital volume controls, you run into a unique problem called bit stripping. You only get the full resolution of a digital music file if all of the digital volume controls in the signal chain are set to max. I'll give an example using MP3 because there's always a bit rate associated with it and everyone is familiar with the format. The highest quality MP3 is 320kbps. In order to get the full 320, all of your digital volume controls have to be set at max. As you lower the volume the 320 keeps going down the more you lower it. So, if you have a mix of digital and analog volume controls, set the digital ones to the max, if possible, and use the analog controls to adjust volume. But if you have to make a choice between too much gain or too much bit stripping, gain is still more important. Also, the best way to mitigate the effects of bit stripping is to go with the highest resolution format possible. Bit stripping will be much more apparent with a format like MP3. Standard CD quality (16/44) is much better, and anything high res, the effect is even less. (24/192).

  • @KeithElson-dq1bj
    @KeithElson-dq1bj11 күн бұрын

    😢love the Gibson, loved the Artists more, play the Artists in a jam and nobody cares as long as you enjoy. It's not the axe your playing, it's the way you play it.

  • @rahulmooley3298
    @rahulmooley329811 күн бұрын

    The rest of the song is NOT is 4/4

  • @victoradrianmelianvargas1497
    @victoradrianmelianvargas149711 күн бұрын

    Mi canción favorita de Robert Palmer, no tuvo mucha rotación en radios pero la primera vez que la escuché quedé encantado,

  • @willswings
    @willswings12 күн бұрын

    thanks for those vids, they bring me back to my 16' to 25' when I was in a band, I refind all the little details, ambiances that I loved so much, chalenges, directives and subtility that makes a cool song a "woaw" song. they're the perfect complement for the singit live vids.

  • @valeriecrawford9860
    @valeriecrawford986012 күн бұрын

    Hey Crafty much appreciation 4 these clips. I learned that I don't know MUSIC as well as I thought. The process of 'constructing' a song with ALL its parts is FAR more involved. TY 4 answering questions that MANY of us would have. Also seeing a more 'serious' side of YOU was so fitting 4 such a Beauty of a song. The glasses were u all the way, in character. . . The slide guitar @ all the right moments from TZAN. It was intoxicatingly beautiful ❤

  • @lorenazure7116
    @lorenazure711612 күн бұрын

    If the band Im playing has a gaff kf sorts, I tend to announce as a bit of humor to the audience by saying...dont try this at home folks, we are professionals!

  • @asharnaushad8580
    @asharnaushad858012 күн бұрын

    💞👌👍✌

  • @pokemonevolution6112
    @pokemonevolution611213 күн бұрын

    THE CLAW! XD

  • @rikrushton6826
    @rikrushton682613 күн бұрын

    Always learn something from these "Behind the sound" insights - indeed I don't think I listen to songs the same way nowadays - I have a deeper appreciation for the amazing detail, planning and talent that goes in to the few minutes of excellence we see each and every week - There's nothing "average" about anything Darren and the singitlive crew create

  • @JOHNHOLTart
    @JOHNHOLTart14 күн бұрын

    Thanks for your generosity in sharing the background in making this video. As a bedroom Musso I find it fascinating,and it shows just how talented you guys are. The magic only happens if you work at it. THANKS GUYS.

  • @glevernmv
    @glevernmv14 күн бұрын

    I love seeing your Behind the Sounds videos! It's amazing to me how much actually goes into the production of one song! And, the Glasses were a Great touch! Darren was right he wouldn't have looked natural wearing them, but with your style and personallity it really was a good touch to bring in energy and interest into the performance! Thanks!

  • @ronwest217
    @ronwest21714 күн бұрын

    Darren is no weak link!

  • @Ray-um3if
    @Ray-um3if14 күн бұрын

    Hi Crafty, another great "behind the sound" video. The more times you are on SIL the better it is for us because we get two for the price of one. Lol.

  • @oldwest517
    @oldwest51714 күн бұрын

    Love these videos. I like the fact that you understand that the way acoustic fits into these mixes involves playing just a few strings, not banging across all 6 like a sidewalk busker.

  • @top100attractions8
    @top100attractions814 күн бұрын

    I thought you guys did an amazing job on this. The Bass player nailed Dee Murray's bass part and I found your way of mixing the piano very interesting. I use AKG 414 XL 's on my piano and it does not sound as good as Darren's set up.

  • @rikardo1070
    @rikardo107014 күн бұрын

    a genius class. the likes I have never heard in my entire musical life . (75 years old) DO A MASTER CLASS SERIES PLEASE !!!!!!

  • @Redcell6A
    @Redcell6A14 күн бұрын

    My first visit to a Behind the Sound video. Nice job! While not trained in music (at all... I do it all by ear), I'm happy to say that what Darren was saying about Mario's approach is something I noticed as the song progressed. Can't say enough about the talent of this group. Must be a great feeling to be part of something like this. Cheers!

  • @MusicisMedicine-r6z
    @MusicisMedicine-r6z14 күн бұрын

    Crafty, I'm glad "it's gonna be a long long time" before you stop making these videos! You've put together a nice catalog of them, all with great interviews and editing. Thanks Darren for indulging us in so many details. Sing it Live really elevated this song. Beautiful guitar sounds and outstanding vocals all around! Darren: could you sing 'Dirty Work' by Steely Dan? You'd crush it. (It was sung by David Palmer instead of Donald.) And of course, 'Do it Again' which is almost hypnotic. More Steely please!!! 🤩

  • @davidwood493
    @davidwood49314 күн бұрын

    Loved it, great version again 👍

  • @chaschampion777
    @chaschampion77714 күн бұрын

    Thanks, Crafty! Love the performance and the BTS. God bless from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷

  • @skip3778
    @skip377814 күн бұрын

    Darren's comment about the Eagles blocking videos makes me wonder if SIL makes any $ doing this. I assume all the videos get claimed and take the ad revenue.

  • @jesusislukeskywalker4294
    @jesusislukeskywalker429414 күн бұрын

    you’re an absolute legend young man ☝️ stay cool buddy

  • @paulguthrie4857
    @paulguthrie485714 күн бұрын

    This is a mount rushmore gig!

  • @iansampson3273
    @iansampson327314 күн бұрын

    A bossy musician, I think is a part of another music group.

  • @1man1guitarletsgo
    @1man1guitarletsgo14 күн бұрын

    I play with various bands, and far prefer those that don't have a control freak calling the shots!

  • @andrewfudge2341
    @andrewfudge234114 күн бұрын

    Love the song. As always a wonderful performance by everyone. Could listen to Darren explaining the process for hours, so thanks for doing this BTS Crafty. Personally I enjoy all of Eltons early work but that's my age I guess. Would love to hear your take on Tiny Dancer for example. Keep up the good work!

  • @joek7742
    @joek774214 күн бұрын

    Definitely more Elton John! Don't go breaking my heart Darren (with Nikki) would be a good choice. Darren does a great Elton John and Nikki with her awesome vocals and bright smile would make an ideal Kiki Dee just an opinion

  • @paulguthrie4857
    @paulguthrie485714 күн бұрын

    Beat me to it!! Nice!!

  • @joek7742
    @joek774214 күн бұрын

    @@paulguthrie4857 The more voices the merrier! After that Rocket Man performance by Darren I'm game for more..

  • @Earthau
    @Earthau14 күн бұрын

    Great job Crafty Wacky Glasses, thanks Darren great insights into your processes. You are all Super Stars!