Arrangement Mistake That KILLS Your Music

In high school, I made a song that repeated only the element of expectation, and the element of disappointment. You expect something interesting to happen, energy to come, and nothing happens... But nothing was repeating. People were so confused by it that they liked it :D

This video woke me up. I struggle with arrangement and will LITERALLY copy and paste my drops 😭 It made me realize how boring and predictable my tracks are. I’m going to take this advice and practice as hard as I can to change that and break out of my typical workflow. Thanks! Also, I agree with how lazy it is to copy and paste things without making any changes. It’s technically not thoroughly producing the track. I’m cheating myself and not improving by doing what I do!

That acoustic guitar example you played really helped me understand this. Thanks!

💯:elbowcough: This! In cinematic and stage music, I've heard several composers talk about the music and lyrics should tell a story—if it doesn't move the story forward, then cut it. Personally, editing is the hardest thing I had to learn...and usually I had to come back with fresh ears and time to emotionally distance myself from the fun of jamming. In Pop, it seems composers tend to go for a vibe instead progressing the story in each verse—but personally I think the best pop songs do more than create a vibe, they take you on a journey from point A to point B. When I think of Ed Sheeran or Adele, their songs don't simply repeat the same words and melody over an over again. Even their choruses which do repeat a hook build to an emotional resolution.

A song where this is done really well is 'erase me' by Lizzy McAlpine. It starts with an acoustic guitar and by the second chorus it's a total turnaround. But the transitions are so smooth and organic that if you don't pay attention to the changes, you never realise the journey the producer took you on.

Very wise advice and solid examples of your thinking. You're very gifted and generous. All the best to you young spartan..

A very, very, very useful piece of knowledge. Respect!

the string section in the bridge sound amazing !

this is amazing advice. I hope just one future producer gets this!

Definitely on the money. Thanks. Will be focusing on this on my next song🙏🎶

Absolutely the best video for music producers!

Great advice, I make the exact mistake. Thanks for the reminder.

I love your arrangement videos

I like it!! and thanks for the lesson

The Kinks are a good example of what he’s talking about. The production values are really hit and miss, but their arrangements are so catchy and interesting. Listen to Lola, probably the best example.

THANK YOU SO MUCH 💛

Awesome 🎹

This is common problem for new music maker like me...Thank you....

Can you make a video on about very different ways of harmonizing a track based specifically on a melody. Like using orchestral piece or struming or spliting harmony different directions in various instruments instead of using heavy chords that give no space for any more arrangement..,

The only problem that this video doesn't talk about is that changes should be natural. Don't change, add or remove things every 4 bars just for the sake of it. The process should come naturally, you should feel when it's sounding boring or too simple and change it. Do not take it as rule that you have to do something new every 20-30 seconds There are tons of great songs with simple arrangments.