The Secret to King Krule’s Music

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    00:00 - Start
    00:15 - Song Structure
    02:04 - King Krule's Polarizing Nature
    02:14 - How To Get Dreamy Sounds
    03:55 - How To Get Aggressive Bass Lines
    04:43 - His Lyrics
    05:58 - Outro
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  • @brokenenglishprod
    @brokenenglishprod  Pƙed rokem +9

    Yo what's up! If you enjoyed this video. Do comment down below what other artist you would like a breakdown of. I will add it to my ongoing list!

  • @fj6446
    @fj6446 Pƙed rokem +72

    king krule one of the most musically talented alive imo

  • @soaked189
    @soaked189 Pƙed rokem +143

    Dudes lyrical ability combined with sonic world building is stunning

    • @brokenenglishprod
      @brokenenglishprod  Pƙed rokem +6

      Yeah fr! This is why he is one of the best out there. Appreciate you watching my video brother!

  • @randygohmann207
    @randygohmann207 Pƙed rokem +44

    Another big theme I notice in his songs is space. He leaves a lot of breathing room for instrumentation and vocals which adds to the dreamy sound.

    • @brokenenglishprod
      @brokenenglishprod  Pƙed rokem +1

      That’s a very good point man! Thanks for pointing it out for the others as well.

  • @sawyer4427
    @sawyer4427 Pƙed rokem +30

    Yo super insightful vid, especially the part abt lyrics.
    Just a note abt the chords at 3:08: those 7th and 9th chords are dominant 7ths, not major 7ths, and in jazz your 11 chord would be called a sus7 or sus13 chord. “11” chords are normally #11 chords which are really cool.
    Another signature thing I’ve heard King Krule do a lot is throw in a lot of passing half diminished chords (I think those passing chords after the Amaj7 in Underclass might have a half dim but id have to transcribe to know for sure).
    Sick vid all around tho dawg

    • @brokenenglishprod
      @brokenenglishprod  Pƙed rokem +1

      Thanks Sawyer! Appreciate the feedback and the help! Do you have a chord book or something I can buy so I will have all the chord shapes for guitar. Or is using the CAGED chord shapes more than enough?

    • @ritualdrowning
      @ritualdrowning Pƙed rokem +4

      I’m sure the book you have has everything you need. Usually dominant chords are denoted as just the root and a ‘7’ or ‘9’ (E7, A9, etc.) This is different from a major 7th, which is labeled with “maj7” (or sometimes a little triangle).

    • @michael.a.m
      @michael.a.m Pƙed rokem +3

      "Sus" in jazz refers specifically to a chord with no 3rd.
      "11" is used when you want to hear the 4th AND the 3rd.

  • @fukaeri08
    @fukaeri08 Pƙed rokem +8

    im a huge huge huge king krule fan, this is one of the only videos that does a proper deconstruction of Archy's music.

    • @brokenenglishprod
      @brokenenglishprod  Pƙed rokem +1

      Yo thanks for watching my video Fuka! Appreciate it loads!

  • @Rightofhu
    @Rightofhu Pƙed rokem +1

    Thank you for making this !!!

    • @brokenenglishprod
      @brokenenglishprod  Pƙed rokem

      Yo! It's my pleasure. I hope you got good information from it!

  • @bebussound7991
    @bebussound7991 Pƙed rokem +16

    AWESOME VIDEO!!! I love king krule so much thanks for this
    5:00 This is literally my most favorite song and lyric from him! Cadet Limbo makes me cry every time I listen to it because of how emotional it is

    • @brokenenglishprod
      @brokenenglishprod  Pƙed rokem

      Thank you very much for watching Bebus! Also appreciate the support I get from you.
      Cadet Limbo is an awesome song man. Did you find that you learned a thing or two from this video?

    • @bebussound7991
      @bebussound7991 Pƙed rokem

      @@brokenenglishprod I learned a lot about structure and timing, I never knew he used non-traditional time signatures and loops that are 5 bars long instead of 4.

  • @cloontang89
    @cloontang89 Pƙed rokem +4

    Great video, thanks for shedding some light on the Kings handy work.

    • @brokenenglishprod
      @brokenenglishprod  Pƙed rokem +1

      Yo no issues man! I love doing this to help other producers to figure it out. Thanks for dropping by to watch my video!

  • @cameron47smith
    @cameron47smith Pƙed rokem +1

    Sick video man, keep it up!

  • @delrye7785
    @delrye7785 Pƙed rokem +1

    hit the nail on the head, good stuff

    • @brokenenglishprod
      @brokenenglishprod  Pƙed rokem

      Yooo appreciate it! Do read Crimson's comment about the chords. Those are the only things I wish I said as well.

  • @mej.6162
    @mej.6162 Pƙed rokem +1

    amazing video gents! keep up the good work!

    • @brokenenglishprod
      @brokenenglishprod  Pƙed rokem

      Appreciate it brother! Now the main thing is to incorporate what you learn into your own music :)

  • @danielmcnamara_
    @danielmcnamara_ Pƙed rokem +1

    nice concise explanations!

    • @brokenenglishprod
      @brokenenglishprod  Pƙed rokem

      Thanks for watching Daniel! Good to know that you love the video!

  • @tomflynn3431
    @tomflynn3431 Pƙed rokem +1

    Awesome video, subbed

  • @GrvMUSIC4U
    @GrvMUSIC4U Pƙed rokem +1

    Nicely done 👍

  • @drewgrit_
    @drewgrit_ Pƙed rokem +4

    Bro this video is your best yet, I’m so impressed. I’m not even a fan of king krule but I loved this and learnt some interesting stuff. Thanks bruh✌

    • @brokenenglishprod
      @brokenenglishprod  Pƙed rokem

      Thank you Drew! I always appreciate learning from you brother.

  • @graffitiMANZ
    @graffitiMANZ Pƙed 6 měsĂ­ci +1

    generous vid, thank u x

  • @daphwill
    @daphwill Pƙed rokem +1

    This was definitely an ability practice, ooooo those last two warrior 1s we gonna take me ouuuttt. Thank you so much Nico

  • @seanhoet3269
    @seanhoet3269 Pƙed rokem +1

    Genuinely dope video man, bass production and lyric guidance was super cool. Keep it up plz, lot of value in your videos

    • @brokenenglishprod
      @brokenenglishprod  Pƙed rokem

      Thanks for the kind words Sean! I am really happy that you enjoyed the video as well! I will be keeping this format up for sure. Stay tuned for the next one coming soon.

    • @seanhoet3269
      @seanhoet3269 Pƙed rokem +1

      @@brokenenglishprod bro you don’t have any relation to Singapore or Malaysia do you?

    • @brokenenglishprod
      @brokenenglishprod  Pƙed rokem

      @@seanhoet3269 I am Malaysian brother. Live in KL. Are you malaysian as well?

    • @seanhoet3269
      @seanhoet3269 Pƙed rokem

      @@brokenenglishprod I am bro, malaysia bolehhh. Just msgd you on ig!

  • @kino7037
    @kino7037 Pƙed rokem +7

    Severely Underrated channel

    • @brokenenglishprod
      @brokenenglishprod  Pƙed rokem

      Thank you Kino! Means a lot brother. Did you find the video useful?

  • @elijah7939
    @elijah7939 Pƙed rokem +4

    Woah didnt know king krule was influenced by bukowski thats so cool

  • @randygohmann207
    @randygohmann207 Pƙed rokem +2

    I've always had an affinity for his sound since the first time hearing it . Finally seeing him live in chicago next month :)

    • @brokenenglishprod
      @brokenenglishprod  Pƙed rokem

      Ahhh man I’m envious as fuck brother. I wish I could watch him live man. Enjoy the show!

  • @Bleachless666
    @Bleachless666 Pƙed rokem +9

    Yo nice video! I'm not tryna be that guy but the chords you were playing were actually dominant chords, different major extensions (still very usable but not quite the dreamy ones you meant). You were really close though it's only a 1 note difference. A good major7 shape on the A string would be x5767x or x57675 and for the 9th chord you just have to move the highest note up 1 fret to make it a Major9 and you're good (use your pinky). Again, i really mean this in a supportive way. Keep up the videos bro!

    • @brokenenglishprod
      @brokenenglishprod  Pƙed rokem +1

      Yo Crimson! Appreciate the feedback and comment.
      No worries bro you are helping me and the others who watch this video.
      I completely forgot about the chords you mentioned while making the video even though I use them myself.
      I was following the chords in the book. Do you know why the chord book would show me those chords instead of the ones you mentioned?
      Also, Thanks for your comment!

    • @Bleachless666
      @Bleachless666 Pƙed rokem +1

      ​@@brokenenglishprod The chord names can be confusing but the book probably says D7 & D9, when you're looking for the DMaj7 & DMaj9. They're just different chords. The Major7 & Major9 should just be on a different page. Thanks for being nice about my feedback

    • @brokenenglishprod
      @brokenenglishprod  Pƙed rokem

      @@Bleachless666 Yo Crimson, of course! In fact i am thankful that you made the comment. You seem like a cool guy. If you like music and want to chat about it you can DM me on my instagram: brokenenglishprod

  • @kevinpatrickhanley
    @kevinpatrickhanley Pƙed rokem +1

    fantastic video. new subscriber here!

  • @artkincell
    @artkincell Pƙed rokem +6

    GREAT VIDEO DUDE!!!!!!! You know you've made a great video when it seems like it is only 30 seconds long. I'll have to wait until later to to a deep dive in the longer one.
    I first SAW The King before I heard his music. I kind of chuckled because he looks similar to my youngest son, Tim, even the red hair. So I was intrigued. Then when I listened I knew I found a compadre, I love doing things in the odd number realm. Also since he seems like he WANTS to be a little different for the sake of being different, I would love to talk to this dude for a few hours.
    Anything musically off-putting is headed on the correct trail. We are too entrenched in poppy sounding stuff.... a guy like King Krule comes along and shows us that not all the world is sunny-poppy sounding things. A agree with the lyric breakdown. Some of his stuff is looking at a situation as a casual, but invested, third party observer.
    You should film a walk and talk! I love seeing new streets and locations. One of my new favorite wind-down channels is a dude who walks around South Korea with a camera strapped to his chest. I find it very calming.

    • @brokenenglishprod
      @brokenenglishprod  Pƙed rokem +1

      If you can get King Krule in a room to have a chat please invite me along. This man turned down Kanye West... Walk and talk about music production at the same time? Fuck bro let me master sitting down and talking first HAHAHA

    • @artkincell
      @artkincell Pƙed rokem

      @@brokenenglishprod Nah, you're better than you think. You can do anything you set your mind on.
      Who knows, maybe The King will be a fan of yours some day.

  • @nick_wells6105
    @nick_wells6105 Pƙed rokem +1

    Thanks for getting right into it, no bullshit intro

  • @austincaruso7596
    @austincaruso7596 Pƙed rokem +1

    Yo slick video!

    • @brokenenglishprod
      @brokenenglishprod  Pƙed rokem

      Yo Austin! Thanks for watching the video man! Hope you learned some useful shit from this!

  • @hellboikod
    @hellboikod Pƙed rokem +3

    A BANGER EVERY WEEK

  • @normaleehi
    @normaleehi Pƙed rokem +4

    isnt applying a formula to his style counter to the point? these are only examples of tools archy personally uses to swim with the organic. each must find their own tools and own way. otherwise the boat begins to sink

    • @brokenenglishprod
      @brokenenglishprod  Pƙed rokem +2

      Yooo yeah I understand what you mean by this statement. It’s more to give non music theory geniuses like myself a bit of a platform to build upon.
      Never take what I say as dogma.

    • @normaleehi
      @normaleehi Pƙed rokem

      ✊no dogmas, no monsters✊

  • @nicolasfranck9201
    @nicolasfranck9201 Pƙed rokem +8

    Just me feeling comfortable and sound when I listen to his music? Like he's writing music the way it was meant to be played? Great video idea, LOVE the concept!! More of this please :)

    • @brokenenglishprod
      @brokenenglishprod  Pƙed rokem

      Thank you very much Nico! Appreciate the watch brother. I do agree with King Krule's music just sounding extremely satisfying.

  • @clarkysparky
    @clarkysparky Pƙed rokem +1

    i dont love his music but i can appreciate his artistry

  • @giri.goyo_yt
    @giri.goyo_yt Pƙed rokem +1

    Well done. I like to think of KK falling into a liminal space. Kool vid, man.

    • @brokenenglishprod
      @brokenenglishprod  Pƙed rokem +1

      That is a really awesome description of what King Krule does to anyone listening.

    • @giri.goyo_yt
      @giri.goyo_yt Pƙed rokem

      @@brokenenglishprod Thanks, Ken!

  • @giograziose
    @giograziose Pƙed rokem +1

    Very based, very thankful

  • @nickplatoff7458
    @nickplatoff7458 Pƙed rokem +1

    excellent vid. can you do a video on: todd terje or yaeji or james blake?

    • @brokenenglishprod
      @brokenenglishprod  Pƙed rokem

      Yo Nick! Thanks for watching the video! My next video is actually of one of the three. So watch out for that :p

  • @DustinHaggerty-lj1ix
    @DustinHaggerty-lj1ix Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci +1

    Much love, and props. I mean I'm here and I'm immensely interested and learning from you. Pretty sure that was a D7, not a Dmaj7

    • @brokenenglishprod
      @brokenenglishprod  Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci +1

      Yes you are right. Apologies for that mistake of mine.

  • @Littleweenaman
    @Littleweenaman Pƙed rokem +1

    YESSSSIRRRRRRRR

  • @HakimIkram
    @HakimIkram Pƙed rokem +1

    awesome! can u do a breakdown like this for bcnr

  • @qrazy9869
    @qrazy9869 Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci +1

    What software are you using where you can drag and drop chords?

    • @brokenenglishprod
      @brokenenglishprod  Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci +1

      Which part are you referring to? I’m using Ableton 11 if you are referring to the grey looking software.

  • @thatsnotmyname5
    @thatsnotmyname5 Pƙed rokem +1

    How do you just have the song with chords in Ableton like this? Is there a resource you use that I'm missing out on???

    • @brokenenglishprod
      @brokenenglishprod  Pƙed rokem

      I found a subreddit that broke down the chords of the song. I also had a friend who was very good with deciphering chords help me to confirm them. There is now Ableton M4L or plugin i used.

  • @Kkidzz
    @Kkidzz Pƙed rokem +1

    Comet Face is amazing......blows me away every listen.

  • @PavethaWay
    @PavethaWay Pƙed rokem +1

    What software are you using to break down the chords structure on top of the vocals it's better than guitar taps because you can figure out the measures

  • @gearlord1968
    @gearlord1968 Pƙed rokem +1

    If you want to sound like king krule play with a jazz rythm section and study music theory and take acid

    • @brokenenglishprod
      @brokenenglishprod  Pƙed rokem

      I had a conversation with my friend and we aren’t sure if King Krule knows that much theory. He probably does.

  • @deadlotuses
    @deadlotuses Pƙed rokem +2

    y'all need to peep his work under archy marshall n sublunacity

  • @x.miztli419
    @x.miztli419 Pƙed rokem +1

    what did he use to find the chords in the songs at 1:00?

    • @brokenenglishprod
      @brokenenglishprod  Pƙed rokem

      The software I am using is Ableton. I found this reddit post about the chord changes for Underclass.
      www.reddit.com/r/musictheory/comments/yp92ag/how_does_king_krule_work/?

  • @TrevCole
    @TrevCole Pƙed rokem +1

    I think you played a dom 9 (which is used) but the major and min 9 I hear more often (use dom 9 on the 5 chord)

    • @brokenenglishprod
      @brokenenglishprod  Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci

      Yeah I made a mistake here with the name. But it still applies!

  • @shadmehrkarami758
    @shadmehrkarami758 Pƙed rokem +4

    death grips

  • @ryuzita7494
    @ryuzita7494 Pƙed rokem +2

    please help me my mind is haunted by this. Whats the song at 2:10

  • @lukefischer1893
    @lukefischer1893 Pƙed rokem +1

    1:06 where did u get this clip looks like cape town

  • @leburguez
    @leburguez Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci +1

    Was the point

  • @mar1135
    @mar1135 Pƙed rokem +1

    i love archy marshall

  • @jeen-yuhs4556
    @jeen-yuhs4556 Pƙed rokem +1

    yo what guitar is that ?

  • @ente04
    @ente04 Pƙed rokem +1

    do machine girll

    • @brokenenglishprod
      @brokenenglishprod  Pƙed rokem +1

      machiiiiiinnnneeeeeee guuuuuuuuuuuurrrrrrrrrlllllllllllllllll. Will do Lest. I'll add it to the list!

  • @bluehour386
    @bluehour386 Pƙed rokem +1

    yo have you done mareux yet i think that would be great

    • @brokenenglishprod
      @brokenenglishprod  Pƙed rokem +1

      Yo I have not. I don’t even know mareux as an artist so I’ll give him a listen and add it to the list!

    • @bluehour386
      @bluehour386 Pƙed rokem

      @@brokenenglishprod he’s like a darkwave sorta artist he made this cover of the perfect girl from the cure that’s really popular but his original work is rlly good

  • @ghostpuppy-cv3tn
    @ghostpuppy-cv3tn Pƙed rokem +1

    you can put French subtitles or just summarize me in the comments because it looks super interesting the automatic translation is not entirely clear

    • @brokenenglishprod
      @brokenenglishprod  Pƙed rokem

      Yo Ghost puppy, DM me on ig @brokenenglishprod or you can send me an email kenchee@brokenenglishprod.com
      I’ll send you my research document!

    • @ghostpuppy-cv3tn
      @ghostpuppy-cv3tn Pƙed rokem +1

      @@brokenenglishprod I send you a mail 4/5 days ago ^^

    • @brokenenglishprod
      @brokenenglishprod  Pƙed rokem

      @@ghostpuppy-cv3tn Yo, for some reason it went into my spam folder. I replied this morning!

  • @lazuardiashidiqi4539
    @lazuardiashidiqi4539 Pƙed rokem +1

    Eh bentar

  • @yw348
    @yw348 Pƙed rokem +1

    heh

  • @cecilia_mackie
    @cecilia_mackie Pƙed rokem +1

    Love it! Let’s stay in touch :)

  • @llewodcm20
    @llewodcm20 Pƙed rokem +1

    4:34 I appreciate the breakdown on this talented artist, but this bass sounds like garbage compared to the real track.

    • @brokenenglishprod
      @brokenenglishprod  Pƙed rokem

      Ah shame you feel that way. What would your suggestion be? It will help a lot of us who are watching this video!

  • @castro9511
    @castro9511 Pƙed rokem

    dudes will copy an artists gear, production, sound, style, and writing, before they write their own songs.

    • @brokenenglishprod
      @brokenenglishprod  Pƙed rokem

      I think copying an artist you love is step 1 to achieve your unique sound. It is extremely difficult to 100% mimic an artist anyway. I make these videos to educate someone on certain techniques that I picked up on so they can use it in their own music.

  • @mommas_boy
    @mommas_boy Pƙed rokem +2

    ur not very good at this music thing

    • @mommas_boy
      @mommas_boy Pƙed rokem +2

      should probs maybe start pursuing a modeling career wit ur cute ass

    • @brokenenglishprod
      @brokenenglishprod  Pƙed rokem +1

      Dayum Idw to be a model though 🙃đŸ„Č

  • @we_run_the_house
    @we_run_the_house Pƙed rokem +1

    Super!! Shall we be friends?

  • @cecilia_mackie
    @cecilia_mackie Pƙed rokem +1

    Absolutely fantastic! Shall we be friends?