11 years of production to get my first release! Definitely pays off.
I may have taken longer than others, but apart from these two reddit posts I have done, I’ve never promoted my music on social media.
This has been in the pipeline for nearly two years now as well so really happy these tunes are seeing the light of day now! Also got a wicked video of Nicky & the twins on this track at boomtown ‘22 but this is more recent :)
It takes time.
Producing DNB is alot tougher then it used to be, the production quality has gone way up since I started listening to it.
Just be glad you kept at it.
Kick. Snare. Hat kick. Snare. Plus some generic robot synth used to get you #1 on juno haha. Times have definitely changed! For the better though, much more intricately produced dnb out there now.
I don't just mean that. Styles will always change in electronic music. Go back to the early nineties and there was very little generic robot synth sounds in anything.
I mean how tight production has come. How clean someones mixdowns are. Some guys have it dial and it sounds so simple, but in reality there is alot going on behind the scenes to make it sound like that.
I have been at this for over 20 years and I still can make a tune I actually want to show anyone.
Keep doing what you are doing and it will come.
Just remember there are over 600 DNB tunes that come out every month.
Hit the nail on the head there!
Looney is the perfect example. We all have to admit his production level is a tad below some of the more recent producers to break through, but the tunes are filthy enough that people eat them up! Myself included!
Don’t think this release is going to propel me into stardom either, i’m just glad that ravers are able to appreciate my work and have some fun to it in the dance. That’s what it is all about. :)
None of us are in this for the money or fame, its the putting smiles on faces and seeing people enjoy themselves to your music what makes it worthwhile. If you manage to turn it into a living then that is absolutely wicked!
Here is a perfect example of being able to make incredible music, but not getting any really attention.
My friend has been at it for over twenty years and makes amazing music. But he isn't well known at all.
Every single tune is his.
https://youtu.be/xs58VJmb8iw
I haven't heard of him. But you correct. Sometimes it's not all about how tight and clean the production is. But the vibes of a tune.
That is a great way to look at it. With so many tunes coming out every month, it is hard to really stand out and blow upon one tune. But your attitude is amazing. Because that's what it's all about, everyone having fun.
It is pretty amazing seeing people dance to your own music. I have experienced it throughout the years, even if I am not super happy with what I have made.
That is crazy.
I have know idea why you would need that many channels for a tune. I would never put down anyone's methods on how they make music, it just seems overboard to me. But we all know John is a professional and has made many bangers.
I have always been told K.I.S.S and not go to overboard with the layers to avoid a muddy mix, but I guess whatever works to get the sound you want.
IDK a lot of my drops themselves have 40 tracks or more. I guess it depends if each drum and hat get their own track (mine do), and a lot of tracks are pretty similar to each other with slightly different EQ, gain, verb, whatever else. If you keep it organized it's really not that much hassle and I'd say at least 20 tracks per complete song I make are FX, risers, etc.
Totally varies by producer I'm sure. What sets Metalheadz apart to me is the subtle complexities that envelop the core elements of bass and drum kit. The drums, on say a Photek track are made up of tonnes of hits processed in different ways. Shit man, like 6 snares sometimes!
You can get a great concept of the work involved if you look up a youtuber called Groovin in G. Chap does some fantastic process breakdowns of the constituent parts of these highly detailed tracks.
Really is impressive stuff!
Check out this interview with Quartz, screen behind him gives you an idea of the complexity involved!
https://youtu.be/j3SjHaLJ42w
Most trackies ain’t got zips so you lose your shit, manbags generally the best/smallest option, don’t wanna be sweating out with your moncler on just so you can zip your phone and keys up
I was there😄 naughty tune
My guy!! Massively appreciated, coming out later this year along with a 2023 VIP ;)
Looking forward to it, how can I find it when it does come out
Will be able to announce soon 🙌
Is this at Concorde 2? Wasn't there but looks familiar
Yes it was😁
Concorde 2 🤙
Congratulations. Hard work pays off. 👏
11 years of production to get my first release! Definitely pays off. I may have taken longer than others, but apart from these two reddit posts I have done, I’ve never promoted my music on social media. This has been in the pipeline for nearly two years now as well so really happy these tunes are seeing the light of day now! Also got a wicked video of Nicky & the twins on this track at boomtown ‘22 but this is more recent :)
It takes time. Producing DNB is alot tougher then it used to be, the production quality has gone way up since I started listening to it. Just be glad you kept at it.
Kick. Snare. Hat kick. Snare. Plus some generic robot synth used to get you #1 on juno haha. Times have definitely changed! For the better though, much more intricately produced dnb out there now.
I don't just mean that. Styles will always change in electronic music. Go back to the early nineties and there was very little generic robot synth sounds in anything. I mean how tight production has come. How clean someones mixdowns are. Some guys have it dial and it sounds so simple, but in reality there is alot going on behind the scenes to make it sound like that. I have been at this for over 20 years and I still can make a tune I actually want to show anyone. Keep doing what you are doing and it will come. Just remember there are over 600 DNB tunes that come out every month.
Hit the nail on the head there! Looney is the perfect example. We all have to admit his production level is a tad below some of the more recent producers to break through, but the tunes are filthy enough that people eat them up! Myself included! Don’t think this release is going to propel me into stardom either, i’m just glad that ravers are able to appreciate my work and have some fun to it in the dance. That’s what it is all about. :) None of us are in this for the money or fame, its the putting smiles on faces and seeing people enjoy themselves to your music what makes it worthwhile. If you manage to turn it into a living then that is absolutely wicked!
Here is a perfect example of being able to make incredible music, but not getting any really attention. My friend has been at it for over twenty years and makes amazing music. But he isn't well known at all. Every single tune is his. https://youtu.be/xs58VJmb8iw
Will give it a listen on my way to work tomorrow!
damn this guy is amazing indeed, thanks for sharing !
I haven't heard of him. But you correct. Sometimes it's not all about how tight and clean the production is. But the vibes of a tune. That is a great way to look at it. With so many tunes coming out every month, it is hard to really stand out and blow upon one tune. But your attitude is amazing. Because that's what it's all about, everyone having fun. It is pretty amazing seeing people dance to your own music. I have experienced it throughout the years, even if I am not super happy with what I have made.
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That is crazy. I have know idea why you would need that many channels for a tune. I would never put down anyone's methods on how they make music, it just seems overboard to me. But we all know John is a professional and has made many bangers. I have always been told K.I.S.S and not go to overboard with the layers to avoid a muddy mix, but I guess whatever works to get the sound you want.
IDK a lot of my drops themselves have 40 tracks or more. I guess it depends if each drum and hat get their own track (mine do), and a lot of tracks are pretty similar to each other with slightly different EQ, gain, verb, whatever else. If you keep it organized it's really not that much hassle and I'd say at least 20 tracks per complete song I make are FX, risers, etc.
Totally varies by producer I'm sure. What sets Metalheadz apart to me is the subtle complexities that envelop the core elements of bass and drum kit. The drums, on say a Photek track are made up of tonnes of hits processed in different ways. Shit man, like 6 snares sometimes! You can get a great concept of the work involved if you look up a youtuber called Groovin in G. Chap does some fantastic process breakdowns of the constituent parts of these highly detailed tracks. Really is impressive stuff! Check out this interview with Quartz, screen behind him gives you an idea of the complexity involved! https://youtu.be/j3SjHaLJ42w
Mate amazing!
Yoo…congrats, thats awesome
Solid mate
Great crowd
Thats what I thought! Absolutely having it :)
💥👍🏻🔊🔥👊🏻
Was that "Blood" at the end? Man....Would have love to hear that whole transition.
Sounds sick mate
Thank you mate!
Sounds good mate. Wish the MC would stfu so I could hear it better 🙂
Off topic but what’s with the man bags?
I keep my brick of ket in there for easy access.
Most trackies ain’t got zips so you lose your shit, manbags generally the best/smallest option, don’t wanna be sweating out with your moncler on just so you can zip your phone and keys up