The Key to Creating Legendary Beats: The Power of Simplicity
Learn the hidden secret behind creating legendary beats and how simplicity is the key to success in beat production.
00:00:00 Discover the hidden secret that separates good beats from legendary beats. Uncover what makes a beat truly great and how it can help you become a skilled beat maker.
šµ Legendary beats share a common trait that separates them from good beats.
š YouTube tutorials and producer videos don't reveal this trait.
š Analyzing the greatest beats reveals the secret behind their greatness.
00:01:07 Discover the untold story behind a legendary beat and its journey to success, involving the talented producer Sally Williams and the challenges faced in the production process.
šµ The original version of the song had issues and had to be redone without one of the artists.
š§ Sally Williams was brought in to create a new beat for the song.
š¶ The beat was created by speeding up and pitching up a sample and adding drums and bass.
00:02:13 Discover the secret to creating legendary beats by analyzing two iconic tracks, including the unexpected origins of a Grammy-winning hit.
š¶ The video discusses the common thread found in legendary beats.
š¹ The beats mentioned in the video have simple compositions with minimal elements like piano and samples.
š One of the beats mentioned helped an artist win a Grammy and was ranked number 10 on the Billboard's top beats of all time list.
00:03:20 Learn the secret behind Lil Wayne's legendary beat and how it was made. Discover the sample used and the techniques employed to produce this iconic track.
šµ Lil Wayne initially took a unconventional approach to the beat, but the producer was worried. However, he ended up being happy with the result.
š¶ The beat was created using a sample, isolating vocals, and manipulating the pitch. The core of the beat consists of 808 bass and claps.
šļø There is a switch-up in the beat where the snare replaces other sounds.
00:04:26 A legendary beat that initially disliked by the artist becomes a top hit, beating out Elton John on the Billboard charts.
šµ A song that was number two on the Billboard top 100, beaten only by Elton John, and featured on many best beat lists had a humble beginning.
š¤ The artist initially didn't like the beat and had to be convinced to record verses on it.
š§ The beat was created by a relatively inexperienced producer, who used a sample and experimented by slowing it down and reversing it.
00:05:43 Discover the secret behind legendary beats: simplicity. Great beats have a solid core idea with essential elements, without unnecessary embellishments or complexity.
š The core idea behind every legendary beat is simplicity and minimalism.
š” Many YouTube tutorials and online videos may embellish beats to make them more interesting, but the greatest beats of all time are often basic and simple in design.
šµ A solid core idea is essential, and adding unnecessary elements can detract from the overall quality of a beat.
00:06:49 The video discusses the misconception that complex beats are always better and encourages simplicity in beat production. Don't feel guilty for using fewer sounds.
š Creating a beat with multiple layers is not necessary to be a professional.
šµ Producing a simple beat can be just as effective as a complex one.
š Don't feel guilty about using fewer sounds in your beats.
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