HOW TO: CITY POP

Here is a guide on how to make city pop music in Ableton, FL Studio, Logic, any DAW that lets you use samples or synthesizers
What I didn't tell you in the video is that all you need to know is how to write 2-5-1 progressions and you are set for life in all genres of music ever
#citypop #musicproduction #ableton

[@Piranesi-gc8gn]

Citypop has more complex harmony that demands knowledge of theory to replicate

[@voxkitenac3042]

Agreed.

[@matty6598]

Same with literally all 80s music too since barely anybody has been successful in remaking the 80s feel

[@jonnathando2283]

Blew my mind. Made me see that songwriter doesn't have to be as complicated as i make it out to be

[@gram.7272]

Please do more videos like this, even if it’s the same genre like city pop but with different variation. People are going to love ‘em!

[@bigbabycam9302]

I've got two more ideas that should be up in the next few weeks!

[@kokotheclown2588]

I always wondered if Micheal Jackson ever listen to city I know he was bigger than some of the artist but did he ever knew about city pop or ever mix it or sample it he could have made it popular in the states

[@eliran_officiel]

Yes i comfirm
He knows and he lestening all artists all on the word....
Plastic Love was recording in studio on Michael jackson at wastlake with the Toto group...
And david foster and Jeff porcaro was wrote for mariya takeuchi
Love

[@taigalain]

Yes, he worked on a cover of Behind The Mask by Yellow Magic Orchestra, but sadly never finished it. You can find the recently remixed version as well as a demo.

[@haretztj4682]

I think he gave birth to city pop lmfao
Look at how similar Stay With Me and It's Like Falling In Love.
To be fair, japanese city pop was inspired by Americans (i personally preferred japanese over american when it comes to city pop)

[@wavyPablo]

Lol city pop literally means western music it takes element from Western musical style Michael was pioneering it alongside other artists like Bobby cadwell

[@INTJames]

gated reverb + compressor on the snare

[@afnanreels]

Thanks for giving the idea to starting doing this thing.

[@erfan1635]

Amazing bro. Loved that

[@oops1911]

Thank you for this!

[@gianlucamarchese]

Keep going and this channel will be big pretty soon, I feel it.

[@bigbabycam9302]

thank you!! that means a lot. I will keep trying

[@neogio1896]

You are an absolute legend

[@brucemillar]

Nice! Thanks! 👍

[@laugh6581]

Damn bro this is so cool, thanks a ton man

[@bararose5241]

Good Video
I want to refer to this

[@user-sn8fx5ho4m]

amazing

[@_johndoew]

good, i'll start my city pop musics

[@oliverzhu3001]

cheap
but freakingly useful

[@devonlockhart4946]

Very inspiring video for song and consent creators. Honestly surprised there isn't more like this, thanks for the video👏🏼👌🏼🔥

[@bigbabycam9302]

Hopefully I can make some more soon!

[@sailadun6603]

Just found you ty it’s actually helpful

[@desertscourge6274]

This is such a banger

[@PabloDeModeOfficial]

This is sick! ❤

[@kittikhunkengkitjakan7474]

bravo brooo

[@nebesnebes1433]

out of aaaaaaaaaaaaaaall the videos ive seen, from the 20 minute ones too the 40 minute ones, this one just clicked for me. ty!

[@bigbabycam9302]

I'm glad!!

[@user-kf2by4cw4i]

I need full version of this

[@arko9151]

THIS IT TOO GOOD

[@golfnovember]

You got your 400th subscriber right here.

[@k-spy6219]

감사합니다!

[@jackisgoofingoff5510]

The drum channel is always in red!!!

[@bigbabycam9302]

Living on the wild side

[@deskharisma]

what synth vst are you using?
great tutorial, fun, short but actually really good

[@Taterzz]

thanks, this is actually somewhat helpful despite the obvious jokes. and yes, i'm being sincere.

[@MegaHb2]

❤🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@haretztj4682]

i thought you're also gonna teach how to write the melody for verse prechorus and chorus with vocals and all but nice job anyways!

[@moonlightfitz]

I’m learning😅

[@1120tiknuhc]

I really love this! Do you have IG posting your music tutorials?

[@bigbabycam9302]

I don't! I will have to make one soon

[@1120tiknuhc]

@@bigbabycam9302
or you can keep making tutoials here!
Can you make more city pop please? It would be cool!

[@bigbabycam9302]

@@1120tiknuhc of course! I just put out a future funk one, and am gonna try to record a new city pop one this weekend

[@goldenbacon1888]

Making city pop speed run 😂

[@user-ew7wn8nj7z]

It's great! I wonder where to download the Jupiter 8 plugins in the video, thanks!

[@bigbabycam9302]

It's a part of the Roland Cloud subscription service!

[@fvert1879]

Holdon, let me just do a future Funk with this

[@bigbabycam9302]

oooo maybe that should be my next tutorial

[@fvert1879]

@@bigbabycam9302 Sheeeshh, will look forward it, but its ez, just sadichain and add drums lolll

[@user-um1mf9dj9i]

genius!?!?!?!

[@groovygorgar8408]

Cheeky af

[@mabrurhrivu4998]

Yeah, that about covers it. Your choice of going with 3 chords instead of 4 is kinda strange though. There is almost always a vi chord at the end of city pop chord pogressions.

[@bigbabycam9302]

I will try that next time, thank you! It's honestly just personal preference because I love the basic 2-5-1 pattern haha

[@mabrurhrivu4998]

@@bigbabycam9302 Great video nertheless

[@chronic_washere]

@@bigbabycam9302 it sounds good

[@lazulisinlapiz]

you made funk

[@mualchon]

ez for you
very very hard for me haha ( but fun to watch )

[@eminhx]

IS LIKE RETRO WAVE JAPANESE LOVE SONG

[@khuvchouryounghigh2091]

抱听🤣

[@FLOT5]

What plug-ins do you recommend or use the most for city pop and other genres?

[@ZHENG_Music]

whats that vst called? 😁

[@danielp815]

Yo can i download or buy the end result or listen on soundcloud because this is really good

[@bigbabycam9302]

Ah not at the moment but maybe soon I will release full versions!

[@xersxo5460]

So reverb and filling up space around the main pieces and SLAP

[@deadbeat8626]

wow! which synths were used here?

[@bigbabycam9302]

everything is done in Roland Zenology & the Roland JUPITER-8 VST! the Roland Cloud is absolutely the best option for your dollar if you are into making more retro-style music. I promise I'm not sponsored or anything I just sincerely believe that

[@user-od9kj6qo8v]

Can I ask what software do you use??

[@bigbabycam9302]

Ableton Live 11!

[@snackyvn]

can u show me where to find your city stories z core preset pack in your video pls ...

[@bigbabycam9302]

Do you have Zenology or a Roland Cloud subscription? That pack should show up in your Roland Cloud Library if you have either

[@snackyvn]

@@bigbabycam9302 nah ~ i just have zenology cr4ck ver 😓

[@bigbabycam9302]

@@snackyvn darn :(

[@snackyvn]

@@bigbabycam9302 anyway i will give u 1 sub for your tutorial . Very useful

[@no1u521]

I'm surprised ur CPU can handle that many Zenology

[@dropthebeeth8497]

how do u get the slap vst.....plssss i need it

[@bigbabycam9302]

Scarbee Rickenbacker !

[@kyoshu12]

bro, we asked you to make it not just grab a splice sample haha

[@yoos8150]

what is "slap" ? pls

[@bigbabycam9302]

It's a specific style of playing the bass guitar, that's really common in funk music and its subgenres. Check out this video for a good example from the guy who popularized it: ruclips.net/video/_lIbvj2EBqM/видео.html

[@BenoitAdam]

Gosh, why do I keep learning real instrument.

[@bigbabycam9302]

Real instruments will almost always sound better! The human element is such an important factor, I just can't validate buying a new guitar or horns etc in my tiny apartment lol

[@SequentialCircuitProphet5]

U are near a JAPAN City Pop song. But u still have to learn. It sounds like a YMO first try. Drums too dark, bass not on soap and very basic. Finish your job instead giving us Ur first work. Adios beginner 😊

[@SequentialCircuitProphet5]

Slap bass not soap of course

[@joshy5677]

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