HOW TO WRITE an INDIE ROCK song like ALVVAYS

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  • čas přidán 19. 07. 2022
  • In this video I share my process on how to write an indie rock song like the band Alvvays. I'll briefly go through tracking my instruments as well as a quick run through on my mixing and EQing process. All done in Ableton 11 Standard! Hope you guys enjoy! #indierock #Alvvays #ableton
    Alvvays- "Adult Diversion" open.spotify.com/track/22cDld...
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Komentáře • 54

  • @awldune
    @awldune Před rokem +27

    The biggest signature of an Alvvays song is a killer bridge and multiple hooks.

  • @valorthom0328
    @valorthom0328 Před 2 lety +28

    as someone who loves niche artists and gets frustrated how little I know about their creative processes, I just want to thank you from the bottom of my fucking heart for this incredible channel. both you and your channel are pure gold, you’re the man!

    • @bananalabs
      @bananalabs  Před 2 lety +4

      Thank you so much! Glad to be of service! I appreciate those kind words. It’s viewers like you that keep this channel going.🙏🏻❤️💪🏻

  • @kennstuff
    @kennstuff Před 2 lety +7

    Yesterday and today I was literally listening to their stuff and trying to figure out how to write like them. You read my mind!

    • @bananalabs
      @bananalabs  Před 2 lety

      No way! Haha that’s pretty cool 💪🏻

  • @saddymore
    @saddymore Před rokem

    Wow, this sounds so good, I love it!❤❤❤

  • @deonpetroleus1383
    @deonpetroleus1383 Před 2 lety

    Been waiting for this one, FANTASTIC, thanks so much for making these!!

    • @bananalabs
      @bananalabs  Před 2 lety +1

      Absolutely, Deon! Thank you for watching!

  • @pennyc7064
    @pennyc7064 Před 11 měsíci

    I love it, sounds great!

  • @sorengibbs777
    @sorengibbs777 Před 9 měsíci

    Extremely underrated video
    Love it

  • @RodrigoCoutinhoDuarte
    @RodrigoCoutinhoDuarte Před 2 lety

    Congratulations! Your videos are improving as well your song creative process
    Thanks for sharing

    • @bananalabs
      @bananalabs  Před 2 lety

      Thank you so much, Rodrigo! I appreciate you supporting the channel!🙏🏻💪🏻

  • @jamalikid
    @jamalikid Před 2 lety

    Your videos are consistently great!

    • @bananalabs
      @bananalabs  Před 2 lety

      Thank you for watching! I appreciate that!

  • @tylerabbott1531
    @tylerabbott1531 Před 2 lety

    Love these!

  • @NowyouknowMusic
    @NowyouknowMusic Před 2 lety +2

    Dope video, Willeh! I really dug their new song, it had a shoegaze edge to it.

    • @bananalabs
      @bananalabs  Před 2 lety

      Thanks, Mang! Really? I’ve yet to check it out. Thanks for the heads up💪🏻

  • @seanenriquez5945
    @seanenriquez5945 Před rokem +1

    it does have that alvvays vibe, also a mix of 60s surf rock, which is one of the vibes alvvays also like in their music videos, cool!

  • @andrewyeung7317
    @andrewyeung7317 Před rokem

    Great stuff, brother!

  • @mermaidfeetxoxo_music
    @mermaidfeetxoxo_music Před 2 lety

    Great stuff my guy!

  • @adamschmidt1103
    @adamschmidt1103 Před 2 lety

    Just found your channel and absolutely love it. I was wondering if you would ever do a band that is more synth-dominated, like Future Islands, Black Marble, or Small Black?
    I absolutely love your videos but as someone who produces only on keyboards I would love a synth-oriented “sound alike”!! Also would love to see a studio tour video- if you have one already I’d love a link. Can’t wait to binge the rest of your stuff- insanely talented!!

    • @bananalabs
      @bananalabs  Před 2 lety +1

      Hey, Adam! THANK YOU SO MUCH! Yeah, absolutely. I definitely want to consider doing some synth based material in the very near future. Those are great artists, by the way! Turn on your notifications so you know when I upload those synth vids!😉💪🏻
      As far as a studio tour, I’d love to do one! Stay posted for that as well!
      Thank you for watching!

  • @C0RVO0
    @C0RVO0 Před 2 lety

    “Wherever the hell that is” 😂😂😂
    Another great video !! 🥳👏🏽👏🏽

    • @bananalabs
      @bananalabs  Před 2 lety +1

      Lol Thanks for your continued support, Corvo!🙏🏻💪🏻

  • @SignificanceOfThePassageOfTime

    Background vocals reminds me of The Beatles. Nice recording. I’m a Guitarist that is lost when it comes to recording techniques. I’ve alvvays, pun intended left the recording parts up to third party producer/engineer. I do however know my way around a looper pedal, which helps build up parts.

  • @saddymore
    @saddymore Před rokem +2

    Is there a full version of this song? I love it! You did a fantastic job🔥🔥🔥

    • @bananalabs
      @bananalabs  Před rokem +1

      I’ll be uploading music from the channel and will be available everywhere by the end of Jan (2023)!

  • @iffywisdom
    @iffywisdom Před rokem +1

    meow, meow meow meow ... yahhs lol One of my fave music makin youtubers rn dude, good job

    • @bananalabs
      @bananalabs  Před rokem +1

      Haha!🤣 Thank you, Brotha! I appreciate you.🙏🏻💪🏻

  • @Cainhelm
    @Cainhelm Před rokem +1

    I don't know much music theory but this was enlightening

    • @bananalabs
      @bananalabs  Před rokem +2

      Thank you for watching, Jerry!

    • @Fetherko
      @Fetherko Před rokem +1

      He must have gone to music school for a long time. Yes this is above my head. But I love it.

  • @clemensmaguire2953
    @clemensmaguire2953 Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome Willeh! Your prodction quality sounds so good. Is there a secret sauce you don't tell us about? Come on, just between us. :-) Cheers

    • @bananalabs
      @bananalabs  Před 2 lety

      Thank you, Clemens! I appreciate your continued support🙏🏻💪🏻 Haha, I promise I’m not doing anything extra outside of what you guys see😄👍🏻

  • @sebasslahyenass6290
    @sebasslahyenass6290 Před rokem

    I don't know this band.
    Thank you 🙏🏼

  • @pierrehyett3774
    @pierrehyett3774 Před rokem

    Incredible video thank you! I’m currently looking at purchasing a fuzz pedal and love the sound of yours.. could you please tell me which one you are using?

    • @bananalabs
      @bananalabs  Před rokem +1

      Thanks for watching! That’s awesome, I love fuzz. In this video I was using the Astro Tone by Analogman

  • @camlong89
    @camlong89 Před rokem

    Another band that would be cool to see a song like is Moving Mountains.

  • @winsomezebra7931
    @winsomezebra7931 Před 2 lety +1

    my biggest problem is chord progressions, how do you create these great chord progressions? I watched your video on the strokes and the progression you had was amazing, how do you do it?

    • @bananalabs
      @bananalabs  Před 2 lety

      Thank you for the support! I will share my approach very soon on how I use chord progressions!

  • @lizzvascaina
    @lizzvascaina Před 2 lety +3

    Make a oasis video

    • @bananalabs
      @bananalabs  Před 2 lety +2

      I’ll throw it on the list! Thank you 💪🏻

  • @jaydee3514
    @jaydee3514 Před rokem

    Guitars sound great. What is the signal chain? Thanks

  • @levigaming1829
    @levigaming1829 Před rokem +1

    Please can you make video on Oasis...

    • @bananalabs
      @bananalabs  Před rokem +1

      Yeah I’ll throw that band on the list! Stay posted!

  • @weirdoscreation
    @weirdoscreation Před 2 lety

    Alvvays isnt something you can copy or repeat. The same goes for many other bands