John McLucas
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How the BEST Producers Make Great Songs 2X Faster Than NOOBS
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27 Music Production Hacks Pros Use But Don’t Tell You (So I Will)
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Producing R&B Pop in ONE HOUR (SZA, Summer Walker, Kehlani, H.E.R)
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The Scary Truth Of These 5 [often] Useless Home Studio Buys
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🌟Subscribe Or Be Cursed With 10 Years of Bad Vocals 😈👉 bit.ly/johnismusic 🌟Hear my work, my philosophy, and book a call with me to talk about making some iconic, memorable music together 👉 www.johnmclucas.com 🌟Management: david@statesidemgmt.com Instagram john_mclucas Tiktok tiktok.com/@john_mclucas Shoot me a DM and say hey, my favorite thing about creating is meeting new people!...
The Psychology Of Mixing INSANE Male Pop Vocals In-The-Box
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🌟Subscribe Or Be Cursed With 10 Years of Bad Vocals 😈👉 bit.ly/johnismusic 🌟Hear my work, my philosophy, and book a call with me to talk about making some iconic, memorable music together 👉 www.johnmclucas.com 🌟Management: david@statesidemgmt.com Instagram john_mclucas Tiktok tiktok.com/@john_mclucas Shoot me a DM and say hey, my favorite thing about creating is meeting new people!...
3 Disgustingly Simple (& Effective) Pop Vocal Production Tips
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AI VS Music Producer: Is The End coming??
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In this video i try 3 popular AI music platforms and see what they're capable of. How quickly will music producers be replaced? Let’s REALLY put it to the test Subscribe Or Be Cursed With 10 Years of Bad Vocal Edits😈👉 bit.ly/johnismusic 🎧Join My Private Community Where We Hang out Weekly & Produce Tracks Live On Stream groups/onesongawaygroup/ 🎵My 100% Pay-What-You-Can Flagship Cou...
My Life’s Mission In The Music Industry: Phase 1 Starts NOW…
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it's been a long time coming... After producing pop music and building my own path, I'm hyped to commit to a new chapter of this journey and I can't wait to have you involved! Subscribe Or Be Cursed With 10 Years of Bad Vocal Edits😈👉 bit.ly/johnismusic 🎧Join My Private Community Where We Hang out Weekly & Produce Tracks Live On Stream groups/onesongawaygroup/ 🎵My 100% Pay-What-You-...
I STOLE Billie Eilish's vocal production style (you can too)
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By far the darkest vocal production I've done lol. Let's unpack exactly how to produce vocals like billie eilish! Finneas and billie have popularized what I call "dark af" vocal production, with super rounded, masky, and imperfect nuances. Trust me, as a pop producer, I want to clean up all the little details and make it perfect, but here? If we want to be mixing vocals like billie eilish, we l...
woah, i dissected EVERY layer Troye Sivan's "My My My" vocals & it's INSANE
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0:00- Video Intro 0:34- Song Intro 2:02- Verse 1 4:14- Chorus 1 8:51- Verse 2 10:43- Chorus 2 12:37- Bridge 13:41- Chorus 3 15:53- Video Outro Subscribe For More 👉 bit.ly/johnismusic Thanks For Subscribing, & Turning On Notifications! I’m Here Every Week on Sunday @ 8am PST I breakdown and rebuild modern pop music in an easy-to-understand way. Whether you’re an independent artist, producer, or ...
My #1 Philosophy When I Produce & Care For An Artist’s Pop Song...
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My #1 Philosophy When I Produce & Care For An Artist’s Pop Song...
WOW... I dissected Doja Cat's "Need To Know" vocals and found this...
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WOW... I dissected Doja Cat's "Need To Know" vocals and found this...
Making A Track Like The Weeknd (Blinding Lights, Save Your Tears)
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Making A Track Like The Weeknd (Blinding Lights, Save Your Tears)
WOAH! I dissected Ariana Grande's "thank u next" vocals and found this...
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WOAH! I dissected Ariana Grande's "thank u next" vocals and found this...
How To Make A Unique Dark Alt Pop Track (Lolo Zouai, Rei Ami)
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How To Make A Unique Dark Alt Pop Track (Lolo Zouai, Rei Ami)
3 Common Mistakes In Pop Drum Production That Ruin 98% Of Songs
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3 Common Mistakes In Pop Drum Production That Ruin 98% Of Songs
How To Mix Pop RnB Female Vocals (Revealing My Vocal Chain)
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How To Mix Pop RnB Female Vocals (Revealing My Vocal Chain)
The Weeknd Sacrifice Reaction - Analyzing What Makes A Hit Song Ep. 1
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The Weeknd Sacrifice Reaction - Analyzing What Makes A Hit Song Ep. 1
This Silent Reverb Mistake Is RUINING Your Song
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This Silent Reverb Mistake Is RUINING Your Song
Music Producer Reacts - Spotify Top 10... Why Are Elitists Whining??
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Music Producer Reacts - Spotify Top 10... Why Are Elitists Whining??
How To Write Vocal Harmonies For Beginners - 3 Weird Tricks To Steal!
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How To Write Vocal Harmonies For Beginners - 3 Weird Tricks To Steal!
Vocal Plugin Reverb Shootout - Valhalla vs. Slate Digital vs. Waves vs Soundtoys
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Vocal Plugin Reverb Shootout - Valhalla vs. Slate Digital vs. Waves vs Soundtoys
5 EASY Tricks For Amazing Vocal Production
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5 EASY Tricks For Amazing Vocal Production
How To Make Ambient Pop (M83, Sigur Rós)
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How To Make Ambient Pop (M83, Sigur Rós)
Best Compressor For Mixing Fast 🔥 - This "Hot Rod" Plug-In Changed The Game
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Best Compressor For Mixing Fast 🔥 - This "Hot Rod" Plug-In Changed The Game
The Truth: AWFUL Quality & Dark Marketing Of Drum Monkey (Review)
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The Truth: AWFUL Quality & Dark Marketing Of Drum Monkey (Review)
Analyzing The Disgusting Song Genius of Jon Bellion's "All Time Low"
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Analyzing The Disgusting Song Genius of Jon Bellion's "All Time Low"
WHAT?! i dissected Bella Poarch's "Build A Bitch" and found this...
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WHAT?! i dissected Bella Poarch's "Build A Bitch" and found this...
Music Producer Reacts to INDUSTRY BABY - Dissecting EVERY Sound...
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Music Producer Reacts to INDUSTRY BABY - Dissecting EVERY Sound...

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  • @tolutoluhi7252
    @tolutoluhi7252 21 день тому

    lol Johnny magic?

  • @FernandoFlores-xi3mh
    @FernandoFlores-xi3mh 23 дні тому

    Not really....10 bucks as "per day" for 30 days is not enough to make a living. Getting a buck per shirt sold is not enough... Giving lessons on the side while on tour can be a hassle...you wanna be able to make out of your band/music...not lessons and such.

  • @MattLeFaitMusic
    @MattLeFaitMusic Місяць тому

    The best video! 😂

  • @luanamedeirospereira2995
    @luanamedeirospereira2995 Місяць тому

    love this so much, i need to know what program u used!!!

  • @z_Moose
    @z_Moose Місяць тому

    13:40 I came here for this lmao

  • @michaelrowe5896
    @michaelrowe5896 Місяць тому

    Had to put down the guitar for a few years. Played guitar hero for a while. Ruined my playing completely. Had to take lessons again lol. I love the learning curve!

  • @jakehunt4144
    @jakehunt4144 Місяць тому

    Does anyone know what type of bass was used for this song? I think it might be a hollow body bass

  • @Lutemann
    @Lutemann Місяць тому

    Is the $150 per man per gig? That's not very good.

  • @kfings
    @kfings 2 місяці тому

    That’s Young Thug at the end

  • @ivanriobla
    @ivanriobla 2 місяці тому

    The problem is you want the perfect drums and your not even tweaking the plug, Drum Monkey is not perfect but also is not what you say for 30+m thats moronic, i don't think it should be 300dl thts also moronic no more than 100 should be the price tag

  • @unitedstatesofpostamerica7559
    @unitedstatesofpostamerica7559 2 місяці тому

    The memories is your payment

  • @annanexton4682
    @annanexton4682 3 місяці тому

    Please react to the eternal sunshine album! 🩷🩷

  • @inkeriananas
    @inkeriananas 4 місяці тому

    I just realized there's a bit of Ariana laughing at 22:15

  • @user-4n2oi4lr6e
    @user-4n2oi4lr6e 4 місяці тому

    Bro used all Splice samples and loops lol

  • @chuggggggy
    @chuggggggy 4 місяці тому

    In the end there is 1 minute of silence for the Manchester victims. Which is why this song is for the History.

  • @chuggggggy
    @chuggggggy 4 місяці тому

    It's Ariana Grande's “Magnum Opus”. It's my #1 favorite song of Ariana's full discography. I don't know how she is going to do something more wonderful and meaningful to her fans. Then there is also «ghostin» but it's instead a sad, gloomy heart-breaking song, it's the opposite. GET WELL SOON is so beautiful, a bliss, an eargasm, so hopeful and it's like Ariana is getting inside your head and hugs you. 🫂

  • @Itsallawesome
    @Itsallawesome 5 місяців тому

    Valhalla and Little Plate were my fav

  • @AliNeshati
    @AliNeshati 5 місяців тому

    I love how even your reverb plugin is color coded to the rest of the aesthetic

  • @enzoeltrago2362
    @enzoeltrago2362 5 місяців тому

    You can use the patterns and change every single instrument/sample. It is all about the creativity. Also 33 minutes to express your disappointment .. you’re probably taking it personally ! Also I didn’t get the irony about Michael Jackson and Quincy jones. Anyway, I agree that 300 $ is expensive.

  • @bmiller6859
    @bmiller6859 5 місяців тому

    Fun fact (maybe not such a fun fact its kinda sad) but if you slow down the ending you can actually hear Mac Miller saying "I love you Ariana"

  • @RaelThomas
    @RaelThomas 5 місяців тому

    Yes No No * No No Yes Yes Yes Yes * No 8/10 I am an audio engineer, though

  • @Bitonitsme
    @Bitonitsme 5 місяців тому

    Amazing quality, thanks

  • @thetrioanimations
    @thetrioanimations 6 місяців тому

    Thank u so much for sharing this!

  • @getwellsoonboo
    @getwellsoonboo 6 місяців тому

    Fun fact everything you heard on that track was her, even from the choir, and she maxed out pro tools with this song.

  • @ColinBurkeMusic
    @ColinBurkeMusic 6 місяців тому

    Lol the D is just making the chord Both a Sus2 and maj7, but yes that is a good harmony tool

  • @KokonutOil
    @KokonutOil 6 місяців тому

    David Wise is the king of ambient chords and understands that structure makes a huge difference.

  • @Aspect8_5_2
    @Aspect8_5_2 6 місяців тому

    WISH ID SEEN THIS EARLIER

  • @weavesnatched7957
    @weavesnatched7957 6 місяців тому

    john i wanna see you twerk it 😭💀

  • @pulsarstar
    @pulsarstar 6 місяців тому

    I am so glad you took time to review this. Wait 300 USD! Unison is a pure scam.

  • @user-fb3cs3yq4o
    @user-fb3cs3yq4o 7 місяців тому

    The first groove was actually quite good. Could have worked for a Anderson Paak track or similar style.

  • @samwheelock9743
    @samwheelock9743 7 місяців тому

    To begin with, you are playing the wrong venues. The notion of playing low paying gigs helps nobody and may undermine the performing arts. That stated, please note that my thinking is to deliver a pro concert at venues which support the arts. My experience is listening rooms, bars and music halls are often a disservice to the arts. My experience is that touring can be beneficial both financially as well as touching the emotions of audiences. Pro tip… get good, get on the phone, control costs and understand that artists serve something higher than self and pay to play gigs

  • @optoproductions
    @optoproductions 7 місяців тому

    You're right, had it from the start in my booth, it's also great for showing lyrics

  • @adamsmith7058
    @adamsmith7058 7 місяців тому

    Playing like Billy Cobham or Bill Bruford is hard. Programming beats using a step sequencer or tapping beats onto a keyboard or pads, then perhaps editing the parts to create more complex grooves, is pretty easy. How companies like this have mystified this process and made it appear like something you'd need a special overpriced tool for is incredibly disingenous and frankly disgusting in the way it exploits inexperienced beginners.

  • @bradmcgovern5293
    @bradmcgovern5293 7 місяців тому

    Sure. It'll suck. Matter of fact, it does suck. You can give up, return home, pay your mortgage, your rent, your car note... Or you can sacrifice. Weiners like this give up because they haven't done the work internally to handle the harsh reality that does come with chasing dreams. Fuck what anyone says. If you believe in you, chase your dreams. In the people's faces will always be the meat and potatoes. Period.

  • @KordTaylor
    @KordTaylor 8 місяців тому

    Love to hear this same shootout between the “suites” like NÍ and Arturia verbs. I have started using Arturia a fair bit.

  • @KordTaylor
    @KordTaylor 8 місяців тому

    Yeah Little Plate seems dampened.

  • @KordTaylor
    @KordTaylor 8 місяців тому

    I really loved your premise on this Re: how is it without tweaking. I did like the 24 but it was diff for the fem voc.

  • @Skaabeofficial
    @Skaabeofficial 8 місяців тому

    Tbh if u produce music, this is meant to modify and sample stuff, not to make a masterpeace straight away. The real truth is be creative. But nice vid, respect the oppinion.

  • @HitTheRoadMusicStudio
    @HitTheRoadMusicStudio 9 місяців тому

    Wow, no overthinking if the 3rd strum in bar 4 is worth a Grammy - such a refreshing video brother!

    • @john_mclucas
      @john_mclucas 9 місяців тому

      😂😂 right??? Simple but damn hard to do!

    • @HitTheRoadMusicStudio
      @HitTheRoadMusicStudio 9 місяців тому

      @@john_mclucas Absolutely a skill to master that only comes with practice and time :) Good job!

  • @damdominici
    @damdominici 9 місяців тому

    You just debunked something I've been struggling with soooo much. No time for overthinking, keep creative juices flowing. I think the end result that you got is actually better than a song that you work on for months. Sounds so fresh and so smartly executed. You're awesome John!

    • @john_mclucas
      @john_mclucas 9 місяців тому

      🙏🙏🙏thanks so much man! That’s exactly the kind of thoughts I hope people connect to watching this video. it’s like a pressure cooker for good energy I guess??

  • @panorama_mastering
    @panorama_mastering 9 місяців тому

    What's your top 5 list of one-click fix everything plugins??

    • @john_mclucas
      @john_mclucas 9 місяців тому

      Ooooooooh great title idea

    • @john_mclucas
      @john_mclucas 9 місяців тому

      Lol it’s gonna have like half of it as isotope products 😂😂😂😂

  • @panorama_mastering
    @panorama_mastering 9 місяців тому

    Johnny be fast!!!

  • @ryun3307
    @ryun3307 9 місяців тому

    Came together well:)

  • @dralithi
    @dralithi 9 місяців тому

    Did they get the gig??

    • @john_mclucas
      @john_mclucas 9 місяців тому

      Sometimes this world can move super slow so we are still in limbo, fingers. Crossed 🙏🙏🙏

  • @jakelucasmusic
    @jakelucasmusic 9 місяців тому

    Great video and very encouraging as well!!!!! Thank you for being beast mode with it and giving some insight into your process!

    • @john_mclucas
      @john_mclucas 9 місяців тому

      Appreciate you my man glad to have you soaking it in!

  • @tier9222
    @tier9222 9 місяців тому

    this is dope.

    • @john_mclucas
      @john_mclucas 9 місяців тому

      🙏🙏 bless! Really stoked on this

  • @tier9222
    @tier9222 9 місяців тому

    Johnny Be Fast.

    • @john_mclucas
      @john_mclucas 9 місяців тому

      😂😂😂 YESSSS I was hoping someone would comment that!

  • @john_mclucas
    @john_mclucas 9 місяців тому

    lol the moment when you post a video and realize you never turned on your fill light.....welp, good thing i have coool glowy things behind me. Love you, thanks for coming to hang out, hope you're making something iconic and awesome today <3

  • @user-rr4rs3nt7y
    @user-rr4rs3nt7y 9 місяців тому

    "What pop song are we using that in?"... An ABBA remix called Portaloo.

  • @humblepeon
    @humblepeon 9 місяців тому

    V cool great job