Video suggestions: 1.) Pedal Steel mixing. 2.) How to program and mix country drums with a drum library. 3.) Acoustic guitar layering ie Standard Acoustic, Nashville tuning, that metal guitar that looks like an acoustic (dont know what its called) proper panning and placement.
Love Noah Kahan! My wife and I drove up to Charleston to see him live several weeks ago. Also, cool idea recreating the production! Much more interesting than just listening to the final while adding your thoughts.
Simplicity is key! In the future could we get some more detailed guitar tutorials? Like how to play some common guitar parts and techniques used to play them?
Thank you Forest for making this video, I’m a huge Noah fan, and the last video with information about how you got your first publishing deal. Very grateful for your wisdom!
Man, I enjoy your energy a ton! Crazy how simple some of these folk music productions can be. Been diving more into folk stuff lately myself. Would love to see you remake one of his poppier tracks like Tidal. :)
Great video that highlights an often overlooked truth.... That less is sometimes more. Mad respect. Great job on performing the song and the video. Loved the B-Roll of the kick drum. Priceless. :)
So very, very happy you are back! Cristmas just got a bit sweeter. Great video! Less is more; especially for a song like that. I always fret when I just track one acoustic guitar as an instrument for a part of a song. I always feel like I should have one panned L and R, playing the same part, albeit different performances. Here in this song, I think it would take away from the emotion and (somewhat) the intimacy of the song if you started with two panned opposite. For whatever reason, whenever I attempt just one acoustic...this voice says, "try it with two". But I just wrote a song that is pretty mellow I am going to try it on that. Oh and the sound of the acoustic is really nice. Granted, that song is so catchy, so well written and the vocals so good (Noah & Forest) that you could play a rubber band wrapped around a shoebox and the vocal would carry it to a hit. Thanks again for these vids, Forest! Extremely helpful! Do you EQ and/or use any compression on your acoustic guitar when tracking it?
I do have some secret sauce on all my audio going into the DAW. Just squeezing with a touch of compression and a bit of high eq. Thank you for watching!
I love the Kick drum live performance B roll! ahaha This song is a perfect example of.. if the song is just good.. it doesnt matter how complex or simple you go.. its just a good song. this song is so catchy and high energy I think a lot of people would have over produced this song originally.
Great work as always. I love the double vocal work. I have been in a habit of using harmonies for emphasis. I need to use doubling again. The effect is subtle and powerful. I would have been tempted to add in a banjo, but the resonator sounds great.
Thank you for all these videos they are really cool. Honestly I have a problem with my guitars sounding a bit boomy and to much in your face when I'm strumming. I find it hard to make the sit in the mix and not overtake the mix. The guitar sound at 4:49 is what I'm aiming for. But I feel I can hear way too much pick and room noise. Maybe it's because I'm using a RODE NT1A ? Maybe it picks to much up
My problem is i'm totally different. I love the classic Country sound. I grew up with the greats like Hank Sr. etc. I know that's a whole different style of producing/mixing. I have a friend that's an artist in Nashville and I need to get out there and see him. He's been bugging me for quite a while but he's on the road more than not. If i get out there I may have to hit you up. I have some stuff written I'd love to get a good recording on.
OMG!! your voice sounds much better than the original singer....you have that x factor in your voice...why you are not a famous singer..??? RESPECT!!!!!
Hi Forest, it's been some time since this video came out but I just have a one simple question.. How did you do it that the whole logic session has only 1,6 Megabites ?
for sure, I love how crisp Baily Zimmermans mixes are but I love the unapologetic on the nose singer songwriter vibe this song has so ill dive in. Thanks @@forestwhitehead
Hey man, question, I'm a songwriter and singer and my songs are getting accepted and sent to the right people, but things don't seem to quite work out most of the time and I don't end up getting the cut. I know that my songs sound professional, but I don't know if they sound like the artist I am pitching it to enough. So my question is: should your songs sound exactly like the artist or just in the general style of that artist?
Hey man, this is a very common thing. Tap into your own style as a writer and producer as opposed to trying to sound like something popular. You will ultimately be happier with what you create. Promise.
Video suggestions: 1.) Pedal Steel mixing. 2.) How to program and mix country drums with a drum library. 3.) Acoustic guitar layering ie Standard Acoustic, Nashville tuning, that metal guitar that looks like an acoustic (dont know what its called) proper panning and placement.
Love Noah Kahan! My wife and I drove up to Charleston to see him live several weeks ago. Also, cool idea recreating the production! Much more interesting than just listening to the final while adding your thoughts.
Very talented artist! And i know he sounds great live too.
Simplicity is key! In the future could we get some more detailed guitar tutorials? Like how to play some common guitar parts and techniques used to play them?
Glad you’re back Forest. We’re all glad you’re back!
Session breakdowns is THE best way to learn music production! Thank you Forest for this!
I agree. Rebuilding a track you love is the best way to learn.
Thank you Forest for making this video, I’m a huge Noah fan, and the last video with information about how you got your first publishing deal. Very grateful for your wisdom!
It was fun to make. glad you dig it!
@@forestwhitehead can you make video make song in pro tools
Awesome work Forest! Great production and awesome to see your videos again! Hoping for many more to come. Love your work!
Keep up the amazing work!!! I love your content and talents! Keep pushing forward 💪
I appreciate you watching my videos.
F’ ya! So great to see these breakdowns of a production. Thanks for showing us Forest.
Man, I enjoy your energy a ton! Crazy how simple some of these folk music productions can be. Been diving more into folk stuff lately myself. Would love to see you remake one of his poppier tracks like Tidal. :)
Cool video. I loved seeing how you layered the acoustics.
Love from india❤
Excellent video. Really great and finally someone who can live with little mistakes in a final mix. Thumbs up.
Merry x mas.
Thank you brother Forest, as always your brilliant man...Cheers
Hey I appreciate your continued support man, Thank you.
Great video that highlights an often overlooked truth.... That less is sometimes more.
Mad respect. Great job on performing the song and the video.
Loved the B-Roll of the kick drum. Priceless. :)
Couldnt help myself, glad you enjoyed it!
love these session break outs!
Ill do more!
Great work... Once again
Great video Forest! Glad your back in the saddle!
Thanks for your continued support man.
The finger point got me good 🤣🤣
Glad you enjoyed it!
👍👍👍👍👍👍
That was great!😊
This was great to watch and learn from!
Keep it simple.
Great vid, the kick drum finger!!!!! LOLOLOL!!!
If only all of it were that easy.
You are a machine brother! Really blown away by the quality and consistency lately! Truly appreciate your content and hope you’re doing well.
Appreciate you watching the videos! More coming.
@@forestwhitehead looking forward to it!
So very, very happy you are back! Cristmas just got a bit sweeter. Great video! Less is more; especially for a song like that. I always fret when I just track one acoustic guitar as an instrument for a part of a song. I always feel like I should have one panned L and R, playing the same part, albeit different performances. Here in this song, I think it would take away from the emotion and (somewhat) the intimacy of the song if you started with two panned opposite. For whatever reason, whenever I attempt just one acoustic...this voice says, "try it with two". But I just wrote a song that is pretty mellow I am going to try it on that. Oh and the sound of the acoustic is really nice. Granted, that song is so catchy, so well written and the vocals so good (Noah & Forest) that you could play a rubber band wrapped around a shoebox and the vocal would carry it to a hit. Thanks again for these vids, Forest! Extremely helpful! Do you EQ and/or use any compression on your acoustic guitar when tracking it?
I do have some secret sauce on all my audio going into the DAW. Just squeezing with a touch of compression and a bit of high eq. Thank you for watching!
This is awesome man! Im listening again and going to try some simpler productions over the holidays. Hell yeah!
Keep it simple.
I love the Kick drum live performance B roll! ahaha
This song is a perfect example of.. if the song is just good.. it doesnt matter how complex or simple you go.. its just a good song. this song is so catchy and high energy I think a lot of people would have over produced this song originally.
Absolutely I agree
Great work as always. I love the double vocal work. I have been in a habit of using harmonies for emphasis. I need to use doubling again. The effect is subtle and powerful.
I would have been tempted to add in a banjo, but the resonator sounds great.
If I had a banjo in my studio I would've put it on there, settled for the reso. The doubled vocals is such a classic trick you can use almost always.
Thank you for all these videos they are really cool. Honestly I have a problem with my guitars sounding a bit boomy and to much in your face when I'm strumming. I find it hard to make the sit in the mix and not overtake the mix. The guitar sound at 4:49 is what I'm aiming for. But I feel I can hear way too much pick and room noise. Maybe it's because I'm using a RODE NT1A ? Maybe it picks to much up
My problem is i'm totally different. I love the classic Country sound. I grew up with the greats like Hank Sr. etc. I know that's a whole different style of producing/mixing. I have a friend that's an artist in Nashville and I need to get out there and see him. He's been bugging me for quite a while but he's on the road more than not. If i get out there I may have to hit you up. I have some stuff written I'd love to get a good recording on.
OMG!! your voice sounds much better than the original singer....you have that x factor in your voice...why you are not a famous singer..??? RESPECT!!!!!
Thanks so much man.
@@forestwhitehead ...work for 30 years in a chr radio station as a radio host and a deejay...please make your songs and sing!! BEST WISHES!!!
This is awesome Forest! Loving some Folk/Americana stuff! Also wondering what mic are you using on the guitars?
It simply sounds great and you are an awesome singer! I’ve been looking for an excuse to buy that LA mic 😂
Dude that mic has been awesome on everything I ever thrown at it so far.
hey bud ur videos are some of the most helpful ones do u have a class or anything like that
nvm i just saw ur links buddy ur an amazing producer and know how to break it down in lamen terms however u spell that lol keep it up homie
after xmas ima get a membership lol just got to get this month over
Hey man, completely understand, no pressure to purchase anything just glad you enjoy the videos@@slowmotionradio73
Love the miniature 12 string-I need to get one! What's the model you have here please??
www.altomusic.com/products/veillette-avante-series-gryphon-12-string-acoustic-guitar-natural-ag12nat?variant=46184734425371&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAhJWsBhAaEiwAmrNyq7Mnw_NJaBKUb_Yjjw1nyrcPc_E_RsKlrhWc5epjT6QDbLZMJcB-8RoCrTQQAvD_BwE
Thankyou-appreciated!@@forestwhitehead
Hi Forest, it's been some time since this video came out but I just have a one simple question.. How did you do it that the whole logic session has only 1,6 Megabites ?
Got any playlist suggestions Forest? This song rips
man, its all over the place for me depending on mood. Check out all of Noah's stuff + Ian Munsick, Bailey Zimmerman, have been my favorites lately.
for sure, I love how crisp Baily Zimmermans mixes are but I love the unapologetic on the nose singer songwriter vibe this song has so ill dive in. Thanks
@@forestwhitehead
Hey man, question, I'm a songwriter and singer and my songs are getting accepted and sent to the right people, but things don't seem to quite work out most of the time and I don't end up getting the cut. I know that my songs sound professional, but I don't know if they sound like the artist I am pitching it to enough. So my question is: should your songs sound exactly like the artist or just in the general style of that artist?
Hey man, this is a very common thing. Tap into your own style as a writer and producer as opposed to trying to sound like something popular. You will ultimately be happier with what you create. Promise.
When you are doubling, are you just copying and pasting the same track,.or are you recording a completely new track??
Completely new. I’m only copy pasting the plugin chains really but it’s new audio on each double
@@forestwhitehead cool thanks 👍🏻