I Re-Made 88 Popular Songs (Here's What I Learned)

[BigZMusic]

You know the remakes are legit when I get a copyright claim 🤦‍♂️ throw a like on the video for that. Thanks for watching!

[mvricks]

im kinda relieved that this is your main takeaway, and it makes perfect sense. The producer community can be very nerdy on the technical aspects, which is great but I think most people make tracks and not songs. Obsessing over kicks, when the melodies are very easy to forget. Hooks like these though, just hits different. Thnx for sharing

[darronarnold]

A little music theory, song structure, and marketing along with consistency can get you so far in this industry and this life

[felixnotkjellberg]

Good songwriting > good production
good production > good mixing

[MihkelMacaroni]

for anyone producing for a long time, it's not until you reflect on how you went about making music that production isn't everything. in fact, songwriters who are able to write hit after hit would say good songwriting is more important than good production. after all, it's usually the melody that gets stuck in your head.

big ups z

[lewisknudsen]

This channel is so legit. Very encouraging to hear an emphasis on songwriting and simplicity, which is something anyone can do. Thank you.

[DavidDiMuzio]

These are seriously great tips. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and experience 🤘🏻

[SHELLBOTNIK]

You have made some great vids over the years but i think this might be the most important one of all for any wannabe hitmaker to understand. Only thing I'd add is that some of these lessons are almost impossible to learn without actually *grinding* your way through writing 100s of songs. It's one thing to know the idea...it's another thing to truly absorb and implement it in your work! Awesome vid Big Z

[LiloDJBRASIL]

I'm from Brazil and here we have a lot tracks with a lack of mixing/mastering quality but they get tot50 on Spotify. I honestly don't like that but I learned that getting stuck on production skills, mixing techniques or perfect mastering is a big problem. Just sharing what I'm seeing on the industry right here that is a lil bit similar to the idea of the video. Always nice to learn from u bro!

[delphisignal]

This is gold and just not talked about enough. Thank you!!!

[samgerber]

im just amazed and impressed how committed you have been to this project of doing copies of the other tracks. I dont doubt that your production skill is now through the roof.

[OnlyUseMyWii]

This was a different way of looking at music production on youtube, really appreciate it. I would love more analysis of songs or songwriting tips on this channel! All other tutorials on the site I find based on the production side of things

[DefinitelyNotSwedish]

When you played the Blinding Lights melody on the piano alone it sounded like a melody I would’ve done then deleted it

[souljarohill]

I’ve been watching some artist who have videos of them making ideas for songs and they reinforce your first statement about songwriting. You may not need that catchy melody to start your tracks but even with them writing basic chords they sing out what they felt and then make sure what chords they’ve played and the sound of the instrument is right. From their they can find a catchy melody for the beat and things of that sort. Overall your right on making a song as the basis of making some beats I think that’s a solid way. So that’s a mindset I’m going towards as well.

[WILDETHINGS]

I love the headbang cam during playback - i also love your insight about songwriting and explanation about how significant it can be. Songwriting is something I need to work on as well, and videos like yours get me excited about it. Thanks for the great lessons here Z!

[Citizen-Ken]

@BigZMusic FINALLY and THANK YOU!
For years, I have been searching for youtube videos where producers discuss how to support the song's songwriting using production techniques.
The majority of videos I encounter discuss tweaking plugins to serendipitously find a "cool sound" through trial and error in the hopes of supporting the emotion of the song.
For your future videos, I would like to see more detailed analysis on how you would start with the song and determine the best path to support the song through production techniques.

[ellisayofficial]

Dude you are literally SO good. Your presets and samples have leveled up SO many of my productions. Thank you for being amazing at what you do!

[MattGwoz]

awesome vid big z! would love to see a video talking about the new selected deep house style from guys like jewels, yuma, nu aspect, etc. specifically their drums cause they're so unique sounding

[marcogiannilli]

Ain’t a single man on YouTube like BigZ. Simply the best to do it. Keep being legendary

[phynyxsound]

Amazing! You just shared 2 of your insights which you have dug up from all these years of production and we will use it thanks to you. Much appreciated!