Making an Alternative Indie Song (DIIV, Joe P, Pinegrove) 

I try to leave them in to show others the reality of creating. It's all part of the process :)

That means the world to hear, thank you!

Thank you so much for helping out!

I appreciate hearing your perspective, thank you for sharing. I love creating in the box, most of what I do is on a computer. But lately I've been getting back into being organic with creating, using my hands more, and I forgot how inspiring it can be.

Comments like this keep me going, that's so kind of you share. Thank you so much

Glad you enjoyed!

You as well my friend

heck yeah man!

When I was editing this video, that's when i had the epiphony that they were probably pronounced like "Dive" lmfao

@@TrevBarnes My assumption was that they named themselves after the early Nirvana b-side 'dive', since they're massive fans. And it's a sick fucking song

Trust me, it's only for looks. It's a Chinese copy of a Jag, it plays like complete shit lmfao

Dude, Silversun Pickups are incredible!

I personally don't fully understand what you mean. Are you talking about the pre-chorus? This song is structured well in my opinion. It fits the style he was going for well. The only thing I would maybe change is the first pre-chorus or lead-up to the chorus vocal melody as it distracts me a little. Maybe you're not super familiar with this style of music, or maybe we just have very different opinions lol. I respect you though.

@@itelii absolutely dig his approach and the sound he went for. I just feel the chorus (specifically) could have been more cohesive with the rest of the song. A little more familiarity in terms of the tones used in chorus and other sections could have done it for me. It’s a subjective take on the whole thing. No disrespect for this man. He is an inspiration ❤

Thank you! They’re the Rubbermaid fast track, you can get it at lowes

Hey there! I actually started a channel membership channel where I cover every effect and a mix breakdown. Hope you consider joining

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I didn’t realize that until after the video lmfao

@@TrevBarnes when I saw them live and after coming out on stage and the crowd quieted, one guy yelled asking if its pronounced DIV or Dive lmao but keep up the vids bro they’re super inspiring 🙌🏼

you da man!

Gear doesn’t matter, all you need is a computer, interface, and a way to record. I truly wouldn’t focus on it at all. 99% of what I do is with minimal gear.

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Holy smokes that chord progression is so similar! Never heard this song, I love the sound!

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Hey there, thanks! And great question. I stopped playing live music in 2021, I did it consistently for 10 years and completely burned myself out. Long story lol. When it comes to production, generally, no, I don't think about playability because this is simple for the sake of making a song versus logistically with a band. If I was in a band or playing these songs live, I would definitely keep playability in mind. However I view production and performance as two different forms of art. I think production and performance should be separate lives of the song. The production to me is more of a capture of "inside the mind" of the artist, where as the performance is more of a capture of expression with an audience. Hope that makes sense!

@@TrevBarnes It does, Thank you so much! Keep doing what you do!

I'm right there with you, no one hate Logic's amp sims more than me lol. But to your point, theyre great for just getting the idea out there.

Thank you! It’s tuned in C standard

It's the rubbermaid fasttrack. It's mainly made for hanging tools in a garage. The hooks for it (usually hangs shovels, rakes, etc) mostly fits perfect for most guitar headstocks. The only thing I've tried to hang but can't are Fender basses, the headstocks are a little too spread for it to hang straight

@@TrevBarnes That's awesome, I was actually at lowes recently looking at something similar and was wondering if it would work and I guess it does! Thanks!

I'd definitely consider doing a workshop for drum production. Ideally, I'd like to do it for channel members. Maybe I'll do a surface level free workshop for the channel, and a more advanced workshop in the membership.

@@TrevBarnes I'd pay to be taught properly

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Thankfully Logic is a one time purchase of $200, there's no subscription

hell yeah