Keep doing these videos man; but I'd like to see how you speak about NMIXX because I know that they haven't had a single tilte track that has impacted the general public, i think it is because the songs can feel empty and not fulfilling although their most loved song is "Run For Roses" which focuses on the girls' vocal skills but I'd like to see you speaking about NMIXX, I'm making videos about them too to see what has failed or not but I do it more in terms of marketing since I don't know that much about music technicism nor how to produce music.
Aespa's success is a combination of all the people who know what they're doing perfectly. Godlike production team + insanely talented artists = hit after hit.
That's what i'm goung to write. Those combination between talented production staff + talented artist = and *boom* some masterpieces have been born ✨️🎶✨️🎶✨️ 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 They really know what they're capable of 👍🏻
one thing aespa will do distinctively is create unique layering techniques with vocals. Whether it's chanting "hey" in the background, adding doubles, whispering, or creating harmonies, aespa utilizes these techniques to stand out. Notably, Drama has a very interesting harmonic breakdown as with Savage which overall creates a complex and captivating genre of sound!
@@Loued7yes, it's a mix of the producers and aespa. SM likes to recruit overseas producers to create demo songs for their groups, but aespa's creative team has input as do the members themselves on the final product. Their behind the scenes are really interesting, and I would suggest watching them
@@cutielovelypinkie legendary, hyper pop producer, unfortunately, she passed away about two years ago I believe, she was underground in her own music, but her samples and her style have permeated the most popular pop music
When Aespa drops music it feels like sequels to movies instead of just songs. The attention to detail and workmanship make their music strictly theirs’ and you’ll never confuse it for any other K-Pop group’s. Their unique choreography, outfits, & branding to go with their music is the cherry on top. There are many of us who came into K-Pop from a rap/hip hop background; many other genres/girl groups are abit foriegn to us but Aespa’s emphasis on beats really appeals to us.
maaaaan this vid should go viral not because i only like aespa's music but bc he explained incredbily why everyone is being obsessed with the rythme and the flow
I never understood the hate aespa got during their debut days or during the girls era. I always thought their songs are fire and unique. They really stood out to me because of their different music than the regular kpop music
I think in the beginning they just had no stage presence/no facial expression bc I also thought of them as a whatever group. Idk if it was their AI theme that SM was pushing or what. But ever since drama dropped their stage presence is sooo good. They’re my top group now
Thanks so much for the musical breakdown. aespa's songs - and their B-sides are killer, too! - are usually tops in my driving playlists. Related point: I remember the unexpected six-month or-so hiatus period, I think before Drama dropped, when on-line essays were ready to consider aespa a failed group. Then the ladies had a BTS video in a park - maybe in Los Angles, I'm not sure - where they were enjoying talking about being in a group and how they were getting ready. I felt the humanity in them. Almost like an Olympic athlete's BTS before the Games. Anyway, then Drama dropped. And now, 2024. How far they've come since that hiatus period! Gold medalist for sure!
Stepping back to fast forward even further forward. This is the perfect example of taking time and stepping back a step, then go full force stepping forward when ready and prepared. The hiatus was a good idea that the team took advantage of 🔥👏👏
the thing with most 4th gen girl group hit songs (love dive, tomboy, supershy, wannabe, etc.) is that the songs are inevitably catchy but it doesn't matter who performs them... the music is pretty good of course, but it's interchangeable and any group could probably get a decent hit with them. whereas with aespa, they are the only ones who can pull off the songs they do, let alone make hits out of them. let's face it, any other group would look a fool trying to do savage or armageddon. aespa are simply built different, and they don't chase trends - they make them.
i disagree i think each one of those hit songs are very tailored to the groups that sung them. ive would not be able to capture the same bratty energy and high intensity choreo that made wannabe work so well, gidle wouldn’t be suited for the softer more youthful tone that super shy is like njs, ect
@@darao.4907 lol obviously the production and arrangement would be tailored to the vibe and image each group is going for. but the bare bones of the song remains the same. add a drum n bass beat to love dive and it could easily be newjeans. make wannabe more rap focused and gidle could sing it
@@takemeto2004I don’t think Tomboy would have been as successful if ITZY or IVE did it. For one, they wouldn’t have. But I think I-DLE’s vocal timbres are quite unique.
Hard disagree. Being a kpop "idol" itself is good acting, dancing, singing... sure it's not a skill the average person would have, but there are still thousands of them that can pull it off. The rest is just styling and choreography. What makes kpop groups unique are the people actually composing the music, and only them. Even vocally, Aespa are not in a class of their own, and could be replaced with the next pretty thing that can dance and carry a tune. Just being real.
@@ryujin5923 SME is a well established company and the first one in K-pop industry. They introduced experimental during EXO and specifically, f(x) era.
This video is on the NEXT LEVEL! I've been into music production and Kpop these days and this video was the exact middle point! I'm glad this popped into my recommendation and imma go binge the rest of your vids :)
Thank you on this dissection of aespa music... I am one on those who are hooked on aespa style of songs, I am into multi genre of music, from classical to pop/rock to ambient to trance to industrial/thrash/melodic metal to k-pop (😁)... but i don't really dig to rap/hip-hop songs, but aespa made me swallow it like a bitter pill so sweetly, they made rap/hiphop angelic to my ears by adding their melodic bridges, and they have very fascinating layers of vocals into their songs.
Producers work really hard to compose such songs. Music producers need a raise for that. Also beautiful singers like aespa brings the vision of their producer's to life with their wonderful vocals as well . Undoubtedly, Aespa has the most strongest & vibrant instrumentals
I'm so glad I found your channel! The only group I've ever loved so much that I bought a concert ticket to see them live was XG. However, Aespa has a few qualities that remind me of them, and this video really helped me understand why I love the groups I do so much ☺ Please keep making videos like this! They're so informative and I love to find artists that I love as much as the few that I already love
All my life I haven't been into kpop, but ever since aespa debuted I've been so into their music because there's just something more to their sound! All of them are very talented as well and so genuine unlike other groups
Agree I can’t pinpoint it in their rookie years and I was a new SM listener in general that time. It was totally a new sound to me and it catches my ear. Their production is also top tier.
aespa music and sounds already is a brand identity. When you hear their music, even it’s in different genre you can still say that it’s aespa’s sound. One of the most successful brand identity in kpop nowadays
I remember about 10-15 years ago there's a trend in Western songwriting community to get rid of the bridge. There was even articles written titled "The Death of the Bridge". The idea was that if you want to make a hit then you gotta brainwash the audience with maximum repetition: there's no time to introduce novel ideas like a bridge. Then K-Pop comes along with bridges on top of bridges then breakdowns, and they are mega hits. Sometimes songwriters just don't give the audience enough credit. They are more open minded and sophisticated than you think.
The K-pop fans in general now got used with shorter music, not to say that it’s bad but too much repetitiveness and lack of harmony is getting normalized. Glad SME is sticking with the long-term goal of making music. Also, you’re right about the last sentence and SME proves it every group they make.
If it is the "best in kpop", it is the best in general. Necessarily. I'm not sure if I agree that aespa holds this title, but, they are way up high for sure... They are in a distinct league...
I liked the video and the analysis, I think that in terms of KPOP it is a very good and different group, but as an EDM fan, both mainstream and underground, it is nothing new, they are sounds that have always existed, things that have already been heard Without going too far, Aespa - Whiplash sounds like Tunel Vision or No Good by Don Diablo, for example. That does not mean that it is bad. In the Kpop industry, they are a very unique and very good group, they have a lot of merit, but even more so the producers behind the group.
@@dannclear6634 "Whiplash" is the perfect example of why they are going from "excellent" to "just another group". SM must be thrilled with the results, but the true admirers of aespa, like myself, are wondering wtf happened? They don't need people to do that kind of music. You are 100% correct when you say that it is much more "the producers' work" than "aespa itself". And they must be ashamed of that... And the track is repetitive and exhaustive...
I agree so much with this, I think tho that ITZY's debut style was actually a step ahead of their time that could compete with it. Too bad their sophisticated genre has been degrading with the years
aespa's songs across 2023 - 2024 have been absolute fire. every song released instantly becomes a Kpop classic. masterpiece after masterpiece after masterpiece, and all were chart hits. no one is doing it like them now (newjeans is very very close, though aespa's releases were definitely more viral this year)
NewJeans and aespa are the same level, NewJeans have been viral and dropping hits since debut but they are in a slight inconvenience cus of all the things happening, infact still they are the most streamed gg this year despite the fuss, aespa definitely owned 2023-2024 tho and I'm sure they will continue to, SM just didn't know what worked best for them at first
@sarangfied They DID know what works for them and I believe the rookie era of aespa was a strong foundation. LSM was around the time and definitely have vision for them. The newer era also worked well and appealed to general K-pop audience. At the end, it was the rookie years that staple the sound they have now.
Their production is so futuristic, edgy, charismatic, and just gritty. I love me a nasty synth bass and they utilize so well every time! I never forget when my best friend said that Aespa’s music is very Spy Kids coded and my mind shifted! Like, play one of aespa’s song in a Spy Kids movie and it… just makes sense! The Supernova MV definitely reminds me of Spy Kids 2!
woah this video was exactly what i wanted for an aespa music production analysis!! i wish there were more videos done like this and ill be peeled for your upcoming videos!
This video was literally my ANSWER, to why AESPA are great. but yet i still want to know why ITZY’s music doesnt feel like it used to, could you care to explain please, as a lost MIDZY, i wanna know more about ITZY’s deadly and slow downfall they are currently falling in….
same!! i love itzy, but i’ve been an even bigger midzy back when they had their own "itzy sound". don’t get me wrong, i love their songs but it just feels different than before :(
i’m sorry but ITZY isn’t going through any “downfall” 😂😂 they might have fewer streams, fewer music show wins but they still have an audience and they are still ITZY?? and they’ve reached an incredible success with “imaginary friend”, touching the hearts of fans and even non-fans. you cannot apply the term “downfall” to ITZY simply because they don’t hit the same for you anymore.
very good video man, as musician & producer myself I always enjoy listening to æspa, they're so unique and their talent made them able to execute what producer's wanted in recording session...only æspa can pull this "iron taste" sound for sure
This was well explained. You're so underrated, low-key need more people like you! Btw can you explore ive's b-sides. No forcing, if you want to! Have a good one (but just one -sakura).
First time watching this video, and I honestly LIVE! of how Josh Bae storytell these production techniques which makes music so so much more interesting to watch and I learned!
I feel like it applies to Better Things too. One instrument that stands out to me is the acoustic piano. It has the same technique as their popular title tracks. Even if it’s not the most used instrument in this generation, One Production still found a way to capture the modern sound along with the visuals, and especially aespa’s vocals.
First time watching your vids and yes, as someone who doesn't have any musical background, I agree with their title tracks' catchiness. I'm not a fan but a casual listener of their tracks.
Amazing technical analysis of Aespa and SM producers. I love how you show examples on top of the actual song layers 🙏🏽🔥💓 Just got back into the international asian pop scene.. haven't checked anything Kpop or GGG out since gen 1/2. What I've seen so far is a nostalgic embrace as a millennial growing up in 90's-2000's. So appreciated 😊😊😊 I would be interested if you can do a breakdown of diff K/C/JPop/AsianPop producers. I notice the sound between groups can be similar. Are there only so many ppl each company can work with? I'm extremely interested on your take of the GGG XG and their team of producers. Their variety of songs is astounding and as shocking/addictive as Aeapa's. Those are my two fav GG next to Mamamoo, baby monster, gidle, newjeanz, and kiss of life. Looking forward to seeing what you create! 🙏🏽🌟🐺🔥😊
I've absolutely loveddd this analysis/breakdown and I'm glad to have come across your channel as I've been looking for channels that do these kinds of deep dives into k-pop music. I'm hoping you do one for what makes Edenary's production so distinct and special! (They have produced for Dreamcatcher, Ateez, Xikers and BTOB).
Thank you all so much for the support this year. Let me know what topics you want to see in future videos. Happy New Year!
Keep doing these videos man; but I'd like to see how you speak about NMIXX because I know that they haven't had a single tilte track that has impacted the general public, i think it is because the songs can feel empty and not fulfilling although their most loved song is "Run For Roses" which focuses on the girls' vocal skills but I'd like to see you speaking about NMIXX, I'm making videos about them too to see what has failed or not but I do it more in terms of marketing since I don't know that much about music technicism nor how to produce music.
Ive pls
You're videos are so entertaining, im now a new sub‼️
@Naoier_editzz04 omg thank you 😭❤️
@@folknt np:)
Honestly its not just Aespa, SM is really good at arranging their music for their artists
A proud PinkBlood moment! It's obvious that SM is the best Ent in the K-pop industry!
@@thangkop23 in terms of music, definitely but in terms of management, eww
Yes, josh should take a look at red velvet's cosmic!
yes they've always been good at giving each group a certain concept and sound that fits it, but they did exceptionally well with aespa
totally agree, SM work with amazing people
spicy's bass is so addictive and so recognizable it's iconic
shoutout moonshine
it's such a hype song
Litterly my second best song bcz of that
For real, I can stop listening to that song in its first 4 months after release
And their salty and sweet song, it may sound simple but there's something on it that's really catchy
Because they're on the Next Level
darn it they were hinting it since 2021!
I dont like next level... but whiplash, illusion is a masterpiece.
real
@@brahamwijaya1039WHAT U DONT LIKE A BANGER⁉️
@@Skzone143 Its not a banger. Compared to whiplash and illusion.
Aespa's success is a combination of all the people who know what they're doing perfectly. Godlike production team + insanely talented artists = hit after hit.
That's what i'm goung to write.
Those combination between talented production staff + talented artist = and *boom* some masterpieces have been born ✨️🎶✨️🎶✨️
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
They really know what they're capable of 👍🏻
Also add their artistic/visual branding team! They really nail it with their cohesive aesthetic while also giving us something new everything 💗
one thing aespa will do distinctively is create unique layering techniques with vocals. Whether it's chanting "hey" in the background, adding doubles, whispering, or creating harmonies, aespa utilizes these techniques to stand out. Notably, Drama has a very interesting harmonic breakdown as with Savage which overall creates a complex and captivating genre of sound!
think that's more on the producers no? i've never watched them make the music so just asking
most of SM songs do this, their producers love doing adlibs and adding a billion doubles/harmonies
@@Loued7yes, it's a mix of the producers and aespa. SM likes to recruit overseas producers to create demo songs for their groups, but aespa's creative team has input as do the members themselves on the final product. Their behind the scenes are really interesting, and I would suggest watching them
@@myzaku yeah its very sm coded, you can almost tell immediately it was made for an sm group by the production
their behind the scenes recording videos are incredible, Ningning is so talented at layering and adjusting her voice.
Their beats/instrumentals are one of many reasons why aespa is my ultimate group.
Don't forget their AI visuals
Yes my fave 4th gen together with New Jeans 😊
I will thank SOPHIE forever for everything she's done for music and especially for kpop, Aespa's music uses her samples a lot and I'm obsessed
Ugh fr
Sophie the goat no cap
Who is Sophie ?
@@cutielovelypinkie legendary, hyper pop producer, unfortunately, she passed away about two years ago I believe, she was underground in her own music, but her samples and her style have permeated the most popular pop music
EXACTLY UGHHH
It sounds good cause ningning is the maknae and the fact that she ate first is crazy
☠️
ningning is the MAKNAE 💜
😭😭😭
it sounds good cause shes not trying to be MESSY💜
and she indeed ATE
man the research behind this is impressive! You totally deserve so much as a producer and content creator
🙏🙏
the 1-4 2-4 drum is a SM signature that really blew up with DBSK and used in a lot of SNSD, Shinee, SUJU tracks too
Except NCT, all SM groups have incredible music
@@mariasol1545omg??? What’s wrong with NCT? 😭
3:54 you are on point, paris alexa, a songwriter of Supernova explained this process on tiktok
When Aespa drops music it feels like sequels to movies instead of just songs. The attention to detail and workmanship make their music strictly theirs’ and you’ll never confuse it for any other K-Pop group’s. Their unique choreography, outfits, & branding to go with their music is the cherry on top. There are many of us who came into K-Pop from a rap/hip hop background; many other genres/girl groups are abit foriegn to us but Aespa’s emphasis on beats really appeals to us.
maaaaan this vid should go viral not because i only like aespa's music but bc he explained incredbily why everyone is being obsessed with the rythme and the flow
They're not ON the next level. They ARE the next level. No one can keep up. SM's owner dude knew what he was doing when he wanted Aespa to debut.
I never understood the hate aespa got during their debut days or during the girls era.
I always thought their songs are fire and unique. They really stood out to me because of their different music than the regular kpop music
I think in the beginning they just had no stage presence/no facial expression bc I also thought of them as a whatever group. Idk if it was their AI theme that SM was pushing or what. But ever since drama dropped their stage presence is sooo good. They’re my top group now
I didn’t understand their music back then but chose to stan them because their vocal as a group is solid, specifically Ningning.
Bro may the algorithm bless you, cause this is incredible content and needs more recognition!
🙏🙏
I’ve seen it at least 5 times in the last week so the algorithm is definitely blessing 🤣
GREAT video!
I've been blessed by the algorithm for this video man 🔥🔥
0:30 THE BEAT DROP OMGGG
BEAT DROP...?! NAEVIS, CALLING🗣️🗣️🗣️🔥🔥🔥
Thanks so much for the musical breakdown. aespa's songs - and their B-sides are killer, too! - are usually tops in my driving playlists. Related point: I remember the unexpected six-month or-so hiatus period, I think before Drama dropped, when on-line essays were ready to consider aespa a failed group. Then the ladies had a BTS video in a park - maybe in Los Angles, I'm not sure - where they were enjoying talking about being in a group and how they were getting ready. I felt the humanity in them. Almost like an Olympic athlete's BTS before the Games. Anyway, then Drama dropped. And now, 2024. How far they've come since that hiatus period! Gold medalist for sure!
amazing b-sides for sure
Stepping back to fast forward even further forward. This is the perfect example of taking time and stepping back a step, then go full force stepping forward when ready and prepared. The hiatus was a good idea that the team took advantage of 🔥👏👏
the thing with most 4th gen girl group hit songs (love dive, tomboy, supershy, wannabe, etc.) is that the songs are inevitably catchy but it doesn't matter who performs them... the music is pretty good of course, but it's interchangeable and any group could probably get a decent hit with them. whereas with aespa, they are the only ones who can pull off the songs they do, let alone make hits out of them. let's face it, any other group would look a fool trying to do savage or armageddon. aespa are simply built different, and they don't chase trends - they make them.
i disagree i think each one of those hit songs are very tailored to the groups that sung them. ive would not be able to capture the same bratty energy and high intensity choreo that made wannabe work so well, gidle wouldn’t be suited for the softer more youthful tone that super shy is like njs, ect
@@darao.4907 lol obviously the production and arrangement would be tailored to the vibe and image each group is going for. but the bare bones of the song remains the same. add a drum n bass beat to love dive and it could easily be newjeans. make wannabe more rap focused and gidle could sing it
I hope they hire you as their publicist!
@@takemeto2004I don’t think Tomboy would have been as successful if ITZY or IVE did it. For one, they wouldn’t have. But I think I-DLE’s vocal timbres are quite unique.
Hard disagree. Being a kpop "idol" itself is good acting, dancing, singing... sure it's not a skill the average person would have, but there are still thousands of them that can pull it off. The rest is just styling and choreography. What makes kpop groups unique are the people actually composing the music, and only them. Even vocally, Aespa are not in a class of their own, and could be replaced with the next pretty thing that can dance and carry a tune. Just being real.
From an experimental group to becoming an ICON!!!!!!!!
they are not experimental.
@@ryujin5923
What made you said it?
@@ryujin5923
SME is a well established company and the first one in K-pop industry. They introduced experimental during EXO and specifically, f(x) era.
This video is on the NEXT LEVEL! I've been into music production and Kpop these days and this video was the exact middle point! I'm glad this popped into my recommendation and imma go binge the rest of your vids :)
🙌
Thank you on this dissection of aespa music... I am one on those who are hooked on aespa style of songs, I am into multi genre of music, from classical to pop/rock to ambient to trance to industrial/thrash/melodic metal to k-pop (😁)... but i don't really dig to rap/hip-hop songs, but aespa made me swallow it like a bitter pill so sweetly, they made rap/hiphop angelic to my ears by adding their melodic bridges, and they have very fascinating layers of vocals into their songs.
This is exactly why they are my #1 fav group
Producers work really hard to compose such songs. Music producers need a raise for that. Also beautiful singers like aespa brings the vision of their producer's to life with their wonderful vocals as well .
Undoubtedly, Aespa has the most strongest & vibrant instrumentals
I'm so glad I found your channel! The only group I've ever loved so much that I bought a concert ticket to see them live was XG. However, Aespa has a few qualities that remind me of them, and this video really helped me understand why I love the groups I do so much ☺ Please keep making videos like this! They're so informative and I love to find artists that I love as much as the few that I already love
love xg
There is an XG fan channel you will love! "Momosunrise"
Enjoy! 🙏💙🪩💃💫
All my life I haven't been into kpop, but ever since aespa debuted I've been so into their music because there's just something more to their sound! All of them are very talented as well and so genuine unlike other groups
Agree
I can’t pinpoint it in their rookie years and I was a new SM listener in general that time. It was totally a new sound to me and it catches my ear. Their production is also top tier.
this video is fire
The amazing production of their songs is one of the many reasons why theyre my top group, its just too good
This channel is a damn goldmine
The Christmas present we needed 🙏
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Omgggg the "switch up" part, I LOVE THIS VIDEO
aespa deserved the big win in 2024. The group is good from song, music video, advertisement, concept design, visual
I watched your newjeans video and i loved it sm and now you made one for aespa?!? Aespas music is so attractive? We def need a video on NCT 127 too!!
aespa music and sounds already is a brand identity. When you hear their music, even it’s in different genre you can still say that it’s aespa’s sound. One of the most successful brand identity in kpop nowadays
SM producers literally have a formula for making catchy and addictive songs
Most of the songs SM buy now are from foreign producers - musician. I would say most of Kpop nowaday.
Thanks for this very informative video! Something about aespa’s songs just hit different!
YOO YOUNG JIN SIGNATURE AND STYLE IN AESPA TITLES FROM [BLACK MAMBA] TO [GIRLS] NEED TO BE HIGHLIGHTED
The foundation of their newer music today.
I remember about 10-15 years ago there's a trend in Western songwriting community to get rid of the bridge. There was even articles written titled "The Death of the Bridge". The idea was that if you want to make a hit then you gotta brainwash the audience with maximum repetition: there's no time to introduce novel ideas like a bridge. Then K-Pop comes along with bridges on top of bridges then breakdowns, and they are mega hits. Sometimes songwriters just don't give the audience enough credit. They are more open minded and sophisticated than you think.
The K-pop fans in general now got used with shorter music, not to say that it’s bad but too much repetitiveness and lack of harmony is getting normalized. Glad SME is sticking with the long-term goal of making music. Also, you’re right about the last sentence and SME proves it every group they make.
armageddon instrumental is so good
Despite me not listening to k pop Imma still watch these fye videos😤‼️
Fr 💀 I make generic trap music but this is so interesting
There was always something amazing about their music
Good video. It has to reach bigger audience.
sm has such awesome sound engeneering time bro, indeed the best of all kpop, no one is doing it like them
Aespa were *Next Level* since 2021
They were two steps ahead
aespa has the best music in k- pop by far ,,, I would even say the best music in pop in general ,,,
If it is the "best in kpop", it is the best in general. Necessarily. I'm not sure if I agree that aespa holds this title, but, they are way up high for sure... They are in a distinct league...
A lot of other groups have such generic pop beats. aespa has the guts to actually try new things.
I liked the video and the analysis, I think that in terms of KPOP it is a very good and different group,
but as an EDM fan, both mainstream and underground, it is nothing new, they are sounds that have always existed, things that have already been heard
Without going too far, Aespa - Whiplash sounds like Tunel Vision or No Good by Don Diablo, for example. That does not mean that it is bad.
In the Kpop industry, they are a very unique and very good group, they have a lot of merit, but even more so the producers behind the group.
@@dannclear6634 "Whiplash" is the perfect example of why they are going from "excellent" to "just another group". SM must be thrilled with the results, but the true admirers of aespa, like myself, are wondering wtf happened? They don't need people to do that kind of music. You are 100% correct when you say that it is much more "the producers' work" than "aespa itself". And they must be ashamed of that... And the track is repetitive and exhaustive...
I agree so much with this, I think tho that ITZY's debut style was actually a step ahead of their time that could compete with it. Too bad their sophisticated genre has been degrading with the years
aespa's songs across 2023 - 2024 have been absolute fire. every song released instantly becomes a Kpop classic. masterpiece after masterpiece after masterpiece, and all were chart hits. no one is doing it like them now
(newjeans is very very close, though aespa's releases were definitely more viral this year)
NewJeans and aespa are the same level, NewJeans have been viral and dropping hits since debut but they are in a slight inconvenience cus of all the things happening, infact still they are the most streamed gg this year despite the fuss, aespa definitely owned 2023-2024 tho and I'm sure they will continue to, SM just didn't know what worked best for them at first
@sarangfied
They DID know what works for them and I believe the rookie era of aespa was a strong foundation. LSM was around the time and definitely have vision for them. The newer era also worked well and appealed to general K-pop audience. At the end, it was the rookie years that staple the sound they have now.
@Sophia-wu9bn right 💓
Their production is so futuristic, edgy, charismatic, and just gritty. I love me a nasty synth bass and they utilize so well every time! I never forget when my best friend said that Aespa’s music is very Spy Kids coded and my mind shifted! Like, play one of aespa’s song in a Spy Kids movie and it… just makes sense! The Supernova MV definitely reminds me of Spy Kids 2!
Yoo, amazing vid!
Never heard aespa before, but now i'm intrested ahaha
thx for such an amazing and inspiring content!
THANK YOU I HAD SO MUCH FUN WATCHING THIS,
PLEASE MAKE A VIDEO ABOUT PRODUCER YOO YOUNG JIN STYLE THIS GUY IS A GENIUS
woah this video was exactly what i wanted for an aespa music production analysis!! i wish there were more videos done like this and ill be peeled for your upcoming videos!
Aespa's Drama sound so good too. It's addicting and can't stop playing it. I can't also forget their song Next Level 😊
This video was literally my ANSWER, to
why AESPA are great. but yet i still want to know why ITZY’s music doesnt feel like it used to, could you care to explain please, as a lost MIDZY, i wanna know more about ITZY’s deadly and slow downfall they are currently falling in….
same!! i love itzy, but i’ve been an even bigger midzy back when they had their own "itzy sound".
don’t get me wrong, i love their songs but it just feels different than before :(
YES U FEEL ME, i neeeed to know where they went wrong, was it a production change, or neglect…? Idek 😞
i’m sorry but ITZY isn’t going through any “downfall” 😂😂 they might have fewer streams, fewer music show wins but they still have an audience and they are still ITZY?? and they’ve reached an incredible success with “imaginary friend”, touching the hearts of fans and even non-fans.
you cannot apply the term “downfall” to ITZY simply because they don’t hit the same for you anymore.
I was talking about their discography structure not their fandom size or success…?
@@itzcrystalzz no one asked for you to defend them here. Were here to discuss music production
Great video as always
This genuinely was such an enjoyable watch omg
very good video man, as musician & producer myself I always enjoy listening to æspa, they're so unique and their talent made them able to execute what producer's wanted in recording session...only æspa can pull this "iron taste" sound for sure
Thank you so much for making this video. I always enjoyed their discography. I was wondering what made them so good.
Love when kpop groups drop consistently cause a lot of them be taking forever
Thats why Aespa is my fav group, so obssesed!
Aespa is my favorite group and omg i loved this video so much! Keep up the good work ❤
That's why aespa called THE GAME CHANGER
This was really interesting coming from someone who doesn't know any basics about music, keep up the good work!
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Aespa represent the sound of SM previous girl group combine and the result is so amazing
fr all aespa song are masterpiece.
another fricking banger by josh, literally my life saver.
I really love your presentation and how you explain everything clearly and in detail. thanks for the video 💪Happy new year u ty!
Very insightful and well produced (great visual aids) video, and great research on aespa’s music, looking forward to more
I love these type of videos! I have so much appreciation for producers, and especially the kpop producers because of the insane creativity.
SM really has the best songwriters and all their sound camps produce the best music 🙌
This was well explained. You're so underrated, low-key need more people like you! Btw can you explore ive's b-sides. No forcing, if you want to! Have a good one (but just one -sakura).
I’m not even someone interested in music creation but I enjoyed watching this video so much and learned about one of my fave artists aespa
Very cool video, thanks!
thanks lucy!
First time watching this video, and I honestly LIVE! of how Josh Bae storytell these production techniques which makes music so so much more interesting to watch and I learned!
love these insights bro keep it up!
the way you edited this is so good + the research and material 👏👏👏
I feel like it applies to Better Things too. One instrument that stands out to me is the acoustic piano. It has the same technique as their popular title tracks. Even if it’s not the most used instrument in this generation, One Production still found a way to capture the modern sound along with the visuals, and especially aespa’s vocals.
First time watching your vids and yes, as someone who doesn't have any musical background, I agree with their title tracks' catchiness. I'm not a fan but a casual listener of their tracks.
Amazing technical analysis of Aespa and SM producers. I love how you show examples on top of the actual song layers 🙏🏽🔥💓
Just got back into the international asian pop scene.. haven't checked anything Kpop or GGG out since gen 1/2. What I've seen so far is a nostalgic embrace as a millennial growing up in 90's-2000's. So appreciated 😊😊😊
I would be interested if you can do a breakdown of diff K/C/JPop/AsianPop producers. I notice the sound between groups can be similar. Are there only so many ppl each company can work with?
I'm extremely interested on your take of the GGG XG and their team of producers. Their variety of songs is astounding and as shocking/addictive as Aeapa's. Those are my two fav GG next to Mamamoo, baby monster, gidle, newjeanz, and kiss of life.
Looking forward to seeing what you create! 🙏🏽🌟🐺🔥😊
bro splained this up so nicely
watching this video gave me goosebumps, thank u
thanks for watching 🙏
lets not forget about those absolutely ethreal, dynamic, aesthetic vocals...
Awesome video! You broke it down in a way that casual kpop fans can understand, so now we can all appreciate the music again but at the next level! 😉
Enjoyed the video so much it got me thinking "i should subscribe to the guy" just to find out I already did it the last time I watched your video.
thanks for the support :)
aespa is the GENRE!🙇🏻
Aespa is iconic they're the moment ❤😊
gosh I love your breakdowns! so clear and interesting. Love it!
makes sense why im obssesed with aespa! thank u so much for the video! new subs
This is a great video! Super powerful, thank you for creating this. I love the frame of reference around the post bridge music. It's so true!
I've absolutely loveddd this analysis/breakdown and I'm glad to have come across your channel as I've been looking for channels that do these kinds of deep dives into k-pop music.
I'm hoping you do one for what makes Edenary's production so distinct and special! (They have produced for Dreamcatcher, Ateez, Xikers and BTOB).
Thanks for this video! It made me love Aespa even more ^^
the supernova bridge will always give me goosebumps everytime I listen to it
Love this video, thank you!
Love the content man. Very cool and clear breakdown to further appreciate the sound.
I like how you found a way to decode the best points of music by using reaction videos and observing which parts gets the most reaction.
This probably why aespa is my favorite kpop group. loved their whiplash mini album.
amazing video!! thank you for this, I learned a lot and truly enjoyed it!
Thank you ❤ It was interesting and informative. Please make more aespa
Your videos are amazing and so worth the wait
The production of this video is insane! Thank you for bringing this masterpiece to us.
i love this video, thank you for making this 🤍🤍
Aespa's unique sound and the amazing vocals of its members make it no wonder why they're arguably the best 4th generation girl group.