ON THE ONE! // 'Design' by Cory Wong (feat. Kimbra)

here's a breakdown of how I took this song from start to finish.

as far as the song goes...
Kimbra - vocals
Cory Wong - guitar, bass, keyboards producer, mix
Kevin Gastonguay - wurli
Petar Janjic - drums
Michael Nelson - trombone, horn arrangement
Kenni Holmen - sax
Steve Strand - trumpet

video shot at Essential Sessions Studios by Brad Matala

[juliahetrick]

I’ll never forget going to a kimbra show back in 2018 in Minneapolis and finding Cory Wong in the audience. Had to say hi! Fun coincidence considering I already had tickets to see him at red rocks that upcoming summer. And then this tune?! Blew my mind. So happy for this collaboration

[tjblackmore]

Good call from Kimbra to ramp it up in the chorus. I love it.

[XLBiker]

My favorite thing about these videos is learning just how remarkably smart Cory Wong is. The dude is full 360 smart. He's got every angle of creativity and smart covered whether its music, production design, brand management, or business savvy and management. 360 smart.

[Alex-lsqb]

Cory's posture is excellent. Took me like 10 minutes to figure out what was weirding me out, and that was it.

[hegyesmaugli]

The fact that Cory is so humble while asking artists for collaborations, makes me feel that special warmth in my heart. He's already a huge name in the game, yet he's still keeping his cool and doesn't make himself look like the legend he actually is.

[morkmon]

Kimbra has one of the most beautiful voices in the biz

[Normiiiiiiiii]

This is so good. I've never heard someone explain Kimbra's talent the way I do with such appreciation for her skills. I'm always dreaming for a production breakdown for songs I love, so thank you for doing this! I've really been getting into your music lately and learning from your guitar techniques and then to hear you with Kimbra! ! <3

[jasontodd]

So that's how you got Jon for Cory and the Wongnotes. I feel like the plot just keeps thickening. Awesome work btw!

[zachmatthews]

Great, was hoping for a breakdown of this track

What an amazing song - kimbra kills it with her unique vocal style.

One of your best yet Cory, as a huge fan

[BenODen]

OMG the horns, where can I get more astounding horns like these! This break down is the best.

[hopeclayburnsax]

Been following Michael Nelson since his Prince days when I was a young horn player (still a Prince fanatic and horn player now) and definitely use some of his techniques when trying to write horn arrangements. So glad he is getting a new audience through your music. Excellent content and appreciate it so much.

[LOUISEIBARRA]

My face is stuck with my "funky face" during the guitar orchestras solo arrangement that is some dope stuff coryy!!

[Freakinreviews]

This is one of my most-played songs in 2021, so it's great to hear the story behind its creation. Cheers from Las Vegas!

[matttorres]

Love the part about making the "guitar orchestra" not being quantized and the nuances making it what it is. That's absolutely true. I think it makes the part stand out in the finished track rather than just blend it like its just another part.

[phildimotsis]

First person in my life that has validated my pick bass. Thank you, Cory.

[corbinpospisil]

Cory is incredible in the way he explains his thought and decision making processes. He relates feeling without getting too technical or caught up in theory. On the One kicks!!!

[miles_walker]

I loved the tune already, but having it deconstructed brings another level of appreciation... Thanks Cory

[markowalski]

I know Kimbra is a pretty big name in the industry, but she still doesn't get enough recognition.

[andrewmcfarlane]

Michael’s horn arranging is amazing. I love the tune Cory.

[sikanth]

As always, pleasure watching your videos, I don't think I've missed any so far :D
PS : The Archetype Cory Wong plugin is just mind blowing, thank you!