Crafting a Shoegaze song

In this video I share with you how to craft a shoegaze style song.
#diiv #slowdive #shoegazetypebeat
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[@bananalabs]

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[@musicwithbrad]

This ain't some regular dude, that was brilliant. My guy went "here's 3 chords", okay here's the whole song! lol. Thanks man, this was actually super helpful for someone just getting into shoegaze.

[@bananalabs]

Thank you! I appreciate you!

[@benwagner713]

If you could any like dance-punk or post-punk recreations (LCD Soundsystem, Viagra Boys, IDLES, Parquet Courts) that would be sweet!

[@d.t.3958]

Oh yeah, i'd dig that too!

[@unofficialmar]

if i can make anything this heavenly before my time is up i would be satisfied with my life . great song 🙌🏿

[@bananalabs]

Thank you so much!! 🙏🏻

[@yusufuygarcan3457]

The fact that I would listen to this…Damn bro.

[@bananalabs]

I appreciate you!

[@Metalero-rs6xm]

I came here for the guitar but I stayed for the voice.

[@pkh71]

Far out, this is pretty bloody good, I just added it to my Shoegaze playlist on Spotify, thumbs up from me dude.

[@bananalabs]

Yeah!! Thank you so much for the support! I truly appreciate that🙏🏻

[@joshuaalbert28]

i love that so much!
probably gonna show it to each of my friends saying "see? that's the kind of vibe I'm trying to articulate all the time"

[@Vay72]

i don’t post comments, like ever
but ya gotta post this song my dude . catchy as fuck

[@bananalabs]

Thanks, Parker! I really appreciate that

[@McEmpyre]

this is a GROOVE! Damn, I love this sound

[@DanteS-119]

That was beautiful, inspiring, and educational. What a master of your craft and a great teacher!

[@bananalabs]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your support

[@Astroboytoy]

Love those guitar riffs

[@thibaquinas8852]

Awesome 🙌 you are truly talented !

[@Steven_H001]

That was excellent!

[@boymakesmusic]

amazing!!! thanks for sharing.

[@itsale5918]

this gotta be on spotify ngl

[@capslock196]

you're a cool guy willie.

[@user-vm3zy1ix4j]

Love this song. Great job. Cheers, Malcolm

[@martinbarroso5074]

i love those drums

[@jangelo2038]

So cool! I just started a small band with some friends playing shoegaze/postrock/mathrock and this is a great example of how to start writing tracks! Thanks!

[@Gnoychenko]

BRO. This song is an absolute gem. Really liked the drums and overall production, solo on jazzmaster smashed me, thanks and keep on.

[@PianoDentist]

Cool track. Chords and guitar work, really fit the genre.

[@sheemy3586]

Livin the dream man, excellent stuff.

[@cr6nn]

oliver tree in disguise

[@ramiroquai125]

The song is awesome BTW!

[@kristiandon8798]

you killed this bro inspired me thank you!

[@trianglerecords]

I 'm a little bit in the same trip and your videos sometimes inspire me to create my own songs. Thank you.
I subscribe immediately.

[@ronnydangl462]

love the song!

[@bananalabs]

Thank you!

[@oliverwootten6361]

Great vocals & levels

[@bananalabs]

Thank you!

[@goddammitmiles2553]

This channel is entirely underrated.
I just stumbled across it the other day and has already been so incredibly helpful / cohesive / and entertaining.
Thanks for doin what you do my guy 👊
stoked to peep the patreon

[@bananalabs]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you🙏🏻

[@adamanon9359]

youre so good at making music

[@Stevieboy042562]

Wow!
The effect this has on one’s mood is instantaneous. That’s what music is about for me: moving me. Thx.

[@bananalabs]

That means a lot! Thank you so much, Stevie!

[@thomaswilkinson4027]

Bravo. Great song. All the music theory and production knowledge is very impressive.

[@bananalabs]

Thanks, Thomas!

[@verityellen2308]

Love this ❤️

[@bananalabs]

Thank you so much!!!

[@C0RVO0]

Love this 👏🏽👏🏽

[@bananalabs]

Corvo! Thank you, Brotha! Hope all is well in Yonkers!

[@smone4820]

I'm starting to write some songs myself and your videos definetly help me the most. Keep up the great work man.

[@bananalabs]

That’s great to hear!!! Thank you for watching! I appreciate you.

[@Ian-Threaded]

Incredible

[@bananalabs]

Thank you, Ian!🙏🏻

[@loopydemos]

Beautiful song at the end and very insightful composition/production walkthrough.

[@bananalabs]

I appreciate you, Loopy Demos!

[@waterthroughyouropenhands5063]

We needed this one.

[@bananalabs]

I appreciate you!

[@BillKurn]

This is amazing

[@bananalabs]

Thank you, Bill!

[@chateauindigo]

would love to see this published, sounds great!

[@bananalabs]

Thank you, Eddy! 🖤🙏🏻

[@ydndl]

Thank you for the video! And your song is amazing, I could easily listen to it 10 times a day. Keep it up!

[@bananalabs]

Thank you so much for your support! It’s now available on Spotify! :)

[@vraisairs9201]

For sure deserves more exposure

[@bananalabs]

I appreciate you saying that. Thank you so much for the support🙏🏻🫶🏻

[@josericardo5994]

You are talented, dude. I would download this song if you put it on platforms. Good stuff. Definetly shoegazey.

[@RodrigoCoutinhoDuarte]

Very inspiring and well done video from start to finish.
You, sir, are improving each time i stop by your channel!
Thank your for this and congratulations

[@bananalabs]

I appreciate your continued support, Rodrigo! Thank you so much!🫶🏻💪🏻

[@ivomatic13]

Real good ❤

[@bananalabs]

Thank you!

[@prodignour318]

New favourite tune from you man, you keep getting better !!!

[@bananalabs]

Thank you so much!!! 🙏🏻💪🏻

[@JVMBeatz]

damn what a good song, you are doing some awesome stuff man.

[@bananalabs]

Thank you so much!

[@NickJames-ix6ei]

Lol you literally make hiphop and have BEATZ in your name......... you're the worst.

[@DreamArtScientists]

So cool!

[@bananalabs]

Thank you so much!

[@GirlTmak]

these videos are so helpful man! would love to hear one on writing rock music in the style of Highly Suspect

[@JaViTjOk]

Love your vids! Keep doing what you do, we need you ;)

[@bananalabs]

Thank you so much! Not as much as I need you guys.

[@Charlesedouard007]

good work!
i also like seeing how you record and mix it in Ableton when you do videos

[@DozoAnimations]

Hey Banana! I wanted to thank you, since I learnt a lot from your channel! Keep up the good work!

[@bananalabs]

I appreciate you so much! I’m glad to be of service for you❤️💪🏻

[@josephdolor8569]

If only there's a double like for this. This is fire, man! Make more shoegaze stuff!

[@bananalabs]

Thank you, Joseph! I appreciate that🙏🏻

[@improvewitherror]

Good shiz Willy, thanks for sharing with us!

[@bananalabs]

Thank you so much. You are appreciated!

[@nephila_]

Bravo maestro!!!!! 👏

[@bananalabs]

Thank you!!!🙏🏻

[@Ben-ku6ef]

insane

[@naneas8966]

What a masterpiece!😮
Very inspiring!
I've been listening to "All around you" the entire week, it would be nice if you put this one in streaming platforms 🙏🏽

[@bananalabs]

Thank you! Maybe I’ll consider that!🙏🏻

[@OSEARI27]

I knew this guy one time. He used to skate with my brother

[@jshkings89]

I skated with this guy one time. He used to know my brother

[@YeahButStilll]

My brother used to skate with me. Neither of us knew this guy.

[@johnvicaireiii5537]

Super helpful. Thanks man.

[@bananalabs]

Thank you, John! Glad to be of service, Brotha!

[@johnvicaireiii5537]

@@bananalabs your welcome! Much appreciated!

[@trials-2009]

sick song dude. nice work

[@bananalabs]

Thank you so much! I appreciate that!

[@adamscenna]

❤this! I grew up listening to Catherine Wheel, Ride, and Slowdive. I always strive to pull those influences into my own music. This is a fantastic introduction into shoegaze. Thanks for creating this. Cheers

[@bananalabs]

Thank you, Adam! Glad you enjoyed it! That’s so awesome. Those are such great artists. You’ve got great taste, my Friend!

[@adamscenna]

Haha thx 🙏🏼

[@yeemosenpdad]

Sick video, super helpful

[@bananalabs]

Thank you!!!

[@broncoxy]

this is really fckn good man!

[@bananalabs]

Thank you!

[@tristanwehner40]

great work man

[@bananalabs]

Thank you, Tristan!

[@aleksquared8915]

awesome

[@bananalabs]

Thank you!!

[@foksly]

Awesome vid!!!

[@bananalabs]

Thank you!

[@ObscureOdysseys]

Thanks mane. Seems super easy. Would be helpful to hear your thoughts on the music theory, my main issue is experimentation. I have to try out notes until I hear it fits in the key, because my knowledge of key structure is nil. If I had that knowledge my writing would be so much better.

[@ghastlyshimmer]

Nice! Love the production. Video and the tune. #ableton4L

[@Tote1992]

is this Oliver Tree?

[@naranjajajaa]

crazy how he cloned himself to make this video crazy dedication

[@iamSmiley1]

This song is good asf

[@bananalabs]

Thanks, I appreciate you, Smiley!🙏🏻

[@Vlsh_]

I’m inspired

[@Remu-]

Mans really feeling the drums on this one 😁
Good shit Willeeeh!

[@bananalabs]

Haha I kinda got carried away in it. Thank you!

[@andyglamrock]

Great work man! It also reminds me of Blonde Redhead's The one I love which elevates it

[@bananalabs]

Thanks, I really appreciate that!

[@vargassanchezjuanjose7076]

Amazing brou ❤

[@bananalabs]

Thank you, Juan! I appreciate your support!

[@TempleOfTheMartyrs]

SOUNDS A BIT LIKE ONE OF OUR TRACKS , THAT WE WROTE A FEW MONTHS AGO

[@bananalabs]

That’s because it is 🤭

[@PsvlmsJS]

💯🔥

[@bananalabs]

🙏🏻

[@ImJesseHart]

amazing tutorial! i love ur hat btw :)

[@bananalabs]

Thank you, Jesse!

[@bohocharlie]

This was sick

[@bananalabs]

Thank you so much!

[@StageLightApp]

mega cool

[@bananalabs]

Thank you so much!!!

[@alejandrogillick6788]

Sympa ;)

[@Victor-jj1th]

For me, the tremolo on the vocals was a little much but instead this is perfect

[@nickybhoof]

incredible, wait - can u break down how u get that insane shoegazey tremolo lead effect? was that jus fuzz into tremolo in ableton? sounds insaaaaaane

[@YonasKBeatZ]

Wow so fire bro, also the visuals /edit in the end is so dreamy and nostalgic. Btw how do you record your acoustic guitar? which mic?

[@bananalabs]

Thank you so much, Yonas! I was using the Shure KSM 27 for tracking the acoustic

[@matthathaway5015]

Hell yeah

[@bananalabs]

Thanks, Matt!!

[@SoumitraVichare]

😮 my man

[@bananalabs]

I appreciate you🙏🏻

[@Desecrator6]

Be proud of who you are mang... no need to hide

[@bananalabs]

I appreciate you saying that🫶🏻

[@Kokakokies]

🔥🔥

[@bananalabs]

🥺🙏🏻

[@sammuelchong5600]

so so good. do a bar italia one next !

[@bananalabs]

Thank you, Samuel!!! I’ll check them out and see what I can do!

[@nathrobbo3535]

Shoegaze oliver tree

[@mason_wills]

This is excellent.

[@bananalabs]

Thank you, Mason!

[@TheDeadpeasent]

Sounds great. You should do a full development on it and release it.

[@bananalabs]

Thank you so much!! I’ll consider it. I appreciate your continued support!

[@darkroot_]

hey, thanks 🙏😌

[@bananalabs]

You're welcome 😊

[@jonst1593]

this is great, any chance u could drop the multitracks for practice?

[@Ben-ku6ef]

please post this to spoitify I have this looped right now!

[@deadattwenty7]

I love the lyrics to this song. What’s it called?

[@jaredholton3145]

Amazing song! Do you use any outboard gear for recording and tracking? What a great sound!

[@bananalabs]

Thank you, Jared! No, no outboard gear. Just a scarlette Focusrite 2i8 interface and a few decent mics. 😅

[@tsula7726]

🙏🏻

[@bananalabs]

I appreciate you!

[@grenadine-3-3-3]

very cool!
would like to see something from the genre post-rock, like gy!be

[@bananalabs]

Thank you! I’ll check them out

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@@bananalabs cool, i recommend lift yr skinny fists