Our Song Got Used in 2 Yamaha Ads.. Here's How It Happened and How I Produced the Song

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Part 2 Intro
01:29 - Landing the Yamaha Ads
01:57 - Know Your “Why”
04:02 - Placements With Music Libraries
06:20 - “On My Mind” Playthrough
09:55 - Breaking Down The Production
10:15 - Intro
12:54 - Using FX Sounds For Transitions
13:42 - Verse 1
15:46 - Vocal Processing and FX
19:28 - Pre-Chorus 1
19:50 - Big Tip For Orchestral VST’s
20:50 - PC Synths
22:37 - PanMan Trick
23:12 - PC Percussion
23:33 - PC Vocals
25:34 - Chorus / Strings Walkthrough
26:08 - String Writing
26:42 - Chorus Synths
27:18 - Drums & Percussion
28:46 - Marching Snares / Warning About Using Loops
30:52 - Verse 2
31:34 - Pre-Chorus 2 / Synths Automation
32:22 - Chorus 2
34:23 - Bridge / Vocal Transition
35:15 - Trombones and Trumpets
35:52 - Final Chorus
36:05 - Vocal Adlibs
36:27 - Thoughts on Producing, Arranging, and Mixing
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In this 2 part video series I break down 4 different ad placements I've landed with cinematic music, and break down the 3 productions that landed them. First, in Part 1, I show 2 ad spots I landed with Peter Millar, in which I worked directly with the music producer of the ads. I then break down the productions so you can see exactly how I made the music.

In part 2, I will show you 2 ad spots I landed with Yamaha Boats and break down the cinematic pop song "On My Mind" that landed them.
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[CandaceandMichael]

We really enjoyed watching this Mark! So many great music production tips in here. Thank you for sharing with the community! We had a great time writing this track with you!:) 🙌

[Transitwo]

A truly beautiful song, I’d be proud of this…speaking from 30+ years of writing music myself. Thank you so much for sharing this. Subscribed and liked.

[directive-]

Great video Mark - apart from the detailed production breakdown I also really resonated with the " Know your 'why' " part as I feel the same about work-life balance. Keep up the good work👌

[Anastace]

Thanks so much for the detailed and valuable video! Love seeing how others work inside Logic and especially such a great song!!! Congrats!

[wildbird]

I watched the ad. Interesting choice of music for that type of ad. Congrats and awesome job on this! Vocals sound great and stellar production.

[genuinefreewilly]

great production tips. A number of effects could muddy up the mix but they dont
They work and fit well

[YoPaulieMusic]

Fantastic video Mark. What is your Mac config?

[allsaintsfellowship]

Do you have a course where you teach this step by step

[Miltersen]

Saw this on your post in MPM. Well. It’s ok - just such booooring music. No passion. Clearly made for corporate. Or shopping malls.