In this video, Austin breaks down the production of Nightbreaker's new single, Waiting For You. The song takes inspiration from anthemic pop artists such as One Republic, Coldplay, Jonas Brothers, and more. This video breaks down how to produce a song with huge, driving drums, layer thick and lush bass, build a wall of sound with guitars and synths, and dial in vocals that cut straight through a dense mix.
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Timestamps
Intro 0:00
Giveaway 0:45
Showing The Original Demo 1:30
Breaking Down The Verse Production 2:00
Building An Epic Pre Chorus 10:05
Creating Dynamic With a Drop Chorus 17:00
Layering A Massive Chorus 21:00
Making Verse 2 Feel Special 28:17
Adding Subtle Elements To The Second Pre Chorus and Hook 33:00
The Climatic Moment Of The Song 34:37
My Mix and Premaster 38:53
Outro 39:55