Ian Kirkpatrick on "Dua Lipa - Pretty Please" (24 BIG tips)

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  • @SolStateMusic
    @SolStateMusic  3 года назад +57

    Do me a favor and show Ian some love!
    Comment something nice here for Ian or sub to his channel - ruclips.net/channel/UCCgvl_leixwjgtG83h05iaw
    👀WATCH NEXT: Ian Kirkpatrick's HIT Vocal Chain - ruclips.net/video/LMjkfMIhXdA/видео.html
    👀WATCH NEXT: Ian Kirkpatrick: Compression Is A Person (amazing for beginners) - ruclips.net/video/oPSBLf-HpTI/видео.html

    • @Jamieamusic
      @Jamieamusic 3 года назад +2

      SOL NAILED IT AGAIN! Awesome edit man!

    • @mikelo303
      @mikelo303 3 года назад

      Best channel ever! Please keep it up. It's encyclopaedia od ideas! Thank you!

    • @zeetstweets
      @zeetstweets 3 года назад

      Love the banter

  • @iankirkpatrick
    @iankirkpatrick 3 года назад +1360

    your edits make me a fan of myself ❤️

    • @SolStateMusic
      @SolStateMusic  3 года назад +161

      ...and its' cheaper than therapy. But for real, thanks Ian!

    • @dangelobenjamin
      @dangelobenjamin 3 года назад +18

      Love you both honestly

    • @zachary963
      @zachary963 3 года назад +5

      Hilarious lol

    • @djzerotwoo
      @djzerotwoo 3 года назад +2

      Man you both are amazing, it's all about the layers!

    • @yukiamerica
      @yukiamerica 3 года назад

      🤣🤣

  • @cashnasty7
    @cashnasty7 3 года назад +484

    I don’t understand how anyone can dislike this. Having access to this level of production education is beyond priceless. Thanks for posting! This blew my mind...

    • @SolStateMusic
      @SolStateMusic  3 года назад +27

      Thank you! I'm also very grateful the best producers in the world are willing to share their knowledge!

    • @BENINIMUSIC
      @BENINIMUSIC 3 года назад +2

      I thought the same thing bro!!! There is more here to pick at than 99 percent of the shit out there! Real gold!

    • @TerryMaplePoco
      @TerryMaplePoco 3 года назад +2

      ditto, thank you soooooo much. so concise and on point

    • @jimmythebold589
      @jimmythebold589 3 года назад +3

      5400 likes versus 24 dislikes is a huge ratio.... this is a great song. Dua's whole album "Future Nostalgia" is just perfect, not a weak song...

    • @MrFree-vj8qj
      @MrFree-vj8qj 2 года назад

      It wasnt insightful at all, just a bunch of I did this I did that, plenty of those everywhere. Teaching is a separate art to creating and this aint it. 3/10

  • @TantuBeats
    @TantuBeats 3 года назад +204

    This was insaane

  • @1pelillos1
    @1pelillos1 3 года назад +210

    He knows straight away the Edit is coming 😅

    • @SolStateMusic
      @SolStateMusic  3 года назад +29

      Hey! If he wants to give world-class advice, I should probably help share it...

    • @chevyash
      @chevyash 3 года назад +1

      @@SolStateMusic and we appreciate it

  • @KR-ib5gp
    @KR-ib5gp 3 года назад +117

    Props to the person that edited this video btw. It's TRUE love right there 😹

    • @SolStateMusic
      @SolStateMusic  3 года назад +13

      Thank. I think Ian's love for LFOTool might be more unbreakable.

  • @samsam2235
    @samsam2235 3 года назад +135

    That fill is actually pure gold. Damn it.

    • @SolStateMusic
      @SolStateMusic  3 года назад +3

      Thanks Sam! Glad you found some nuggets

  • @x2beaches
    @x2beaches 3 года назад +46

    This was unbelievable. A huuuuuuuge amount of deep knowledge from not only a successful producer, but someone having SO MUCH FUN! So infectious and so creative! Thank you Sol State and thank you Ian Kirkpatrick!

  • @LennonJCihak
    @LennonJCihak 3 года назад +73

    Ian Kirkpatrick is one of the best producers out there. Yes, because he's talented, but also because he's so forward with his information.
    Thank you, Sol State and Ian.

  • @snaekboi
    @snaekboi 3 года назад +40

    Man that tempo change was genius

  • @davidquintero1890
    @davidquintero1890 3 года назад +31

    Wow, so refreshing to find a producer that isn't consumed by their own ego lol Ian sounds so chill, knowledgeable and fun!

  • @DavidDiMuzio
    @DavidDiMuzio 3 года назад +18

    So much great info and tips in this video. Thank you!

  • @JulianGnocchi
    @JulianGnocchi 2 года назад +10

    I love Ian's streams but I also love the way you manage to "condense" it. There are really no excuses to inhale this insane knowledge and tips now - Thank you so much!

    • @SolStateMusic
      @SolStateMusic  2 года назад +1

      Thanks Julian, hope your using the tips :)

  • @lu.smoove
    @lu.smoove 3 года назад +53

    Already loved the song but damn, Ian really broke down the LAYERS to this track! Thanks for the evergreen content Sol State. We appreciate you ❤️

    • @SolStateMusic
      @SolStateMusic  3 года назад +1

      Thanks Loux! Appreciate it

    • @benkestokmusic
      @benkestokmusic 3 года назад +2

      really makes you appreciate the song more knowing all the cool stuff behind it 🙏

  • @ShowtimeShah
    @ShowtimeShah 3 года назад +30

    I truly enjoyed this! "not all gaps need to be filled" lol

    • @SolStateMusic
      @SolStateMusic  3 года назад +6

      Thanks! Are we talking "in production or real life?"

    • @ShowtimeShah
      @ShowtimeShah 3 года назад

      @@SolStateMusic the fact that you got me thinking about this now, oh lord we are going to become friends.

  • @djruddmusic
    @djruddmusic 3 года назад +38

    Best pop producer in the game! Period.

    • @levondarratt787
      @levondarratt787 3 года назад

      nuh...just a newb nerd...in front of cheap software... cant even mix...

    • @ant7396
      @ant7396 3 года назад +9

      @@levondarratt787 making plat hits.. come on son dont play

    • @levondarratt787
      @levondarratt787 3 года назад

      @@ant7396 plat ?..
      Don't play... What does that even mean, lol

    • @AndrewKolotyliuk
      @AndrewKolotyliuk 3 года назад

      @@levondarratt787 "plat" is Platinum, like hits that are created by Ian Kirkpatrick that are certified Platinum and Gold all around the world. And I wouldn't consider him a newb since he's been working at this since 2005 and was good enough to write, produce, and mix for Disney and their label since 2008 and since then has worked with almost every major label and several a-list artists. This is all from one quick Google search so if you gonna insult somebody, it's better if it's actually true.

    • @levondarratt787
      @levondarratt787 3 года назад

      @@AndrewKolotyliuk damn...plat aka certified platinum... and Disney... and didn't even know his name.

  • @Sound-Lord
    @Sound-Lord Год назад +5

    One of the best thing about Ian Kirkpatrick is that he's not only the king of songwriting/producing,
    but also the king of sharing. And this is shocking great! thanks!!!!!

  • @seancarruthers7289
    @seancarruthers7289 3 года назад +6

    The first time I heard this song on headphones my mind was blown. So much detail. It's cool to see what went down behind the scenes after being a fan of this song for a while now!

  • @TheDeviceHD
    @TheDeviceHD 3 года назад +7

    That is truly amazing, pretty please is one of my favorite songs from dua lipa and I would've never thought that a video like this would come out. Ian's working with big stars like dua lipa and he still seems to be very down to earth, working with him must be really enjoyable and fun! :D

  • @samcansoundlike
    @samcansoundlike 3 года назад +6

    this guy's attitude/skills + solid pop songwriting will forever hit

  • @thelinkofperfectioncharity9469
    @thelinkofperfectioncharity9469 3 года назад +1

    Don't mess with EDM producers! Half Producers, Half Mixing engineers

  • @vooveks
    @vooveks 2 года назад +1

    3:50 Good point about the bouncing down and committing. Obviously it needs to be decent, but yeah. You get this kind of rough feel that you can then treat like a sample you got somewhere else, if you know what I mean. Good thing to do, but takes confidence.

  • @steven6358
    @steven6358 3 года назад +32

    Sir, you are a gift and a blessing to this community. Bravo.

  • @chriscuthbertson
    @chriscuthbertson 3 года назад +6

    As a bass player I really appreciate the swing in this song... This is one of my favorite songs to play.

  • @TheChiversBeatCompany
    @TheChiversBeatCompany 3 года назад +7

    Edits are getting better n better Sol State! Congrats and keep going bro 💪🏼⚜

    • @SolStateMusic
      @SolStateMusic  3 года назад

      Thanks! What's the #1 thing you like about newer edits? I'm always trying to understand this and improve...

  • @knkyofficial
    @knkyofficial 2 года назад +1

    9:59 they use this in one of the blessed Madonna remixes and thats so cool to know its you Ian!! SICK!!

  • @Kaotonix
    @Kaotonix 3 года назад +2

    man when @ian kirkpatrick talks about how the subconscious will notice, that is such a gem. I went back and worked on a bunch of my tracks and added things that seem almost inaudible (which I stopped doing a long time ago since I thought it didn't make a difference) and wow it makes SUCH a difference. The feeling of progression vs a song feel a bit stale , truly grateful for this video, the editing and Ian's knowledge

  • @larrynguyen85
    @larrynguyen85 Год назад +3

    The taste level of the production for this song is just impeccable. One of the best of 2020, hands down.

  • @josh.graham
    @josh.graham 3 года назад +4

    Such a great look into a fantastically restrained groove. dope song. dope production. lots going on under the bonnet, but feels so simple and catchy.

  • @JonathanLamontagne
    @JonathanLamontagne 2 года назад +3

    I used to listen to this on speaker in my living room, and one day waiting in the car for my girlfriend getting groceries, I listened to the entire album and noticed all the frigging details. It's an incredible journey

  • @victorbeats
    @victorbeats 3 года назад +8

    The album is so good. Thank you Sol State and Ian Kirkpatrick!

  • @knkyofficial
    @knkyofficial 2 года назад +2

    12:02 this is such a beautiful moment, just hearing it in a story gives me chills, i cant imagine witnessing that.

  • @SuperKherlen
    @SuperKherlen 2 года назад +3

    I was obsessed with this song ever since FN came out! Thank you Ian for the magic!!!
    Also thanks Sol State for uploading this video 💖

  • @GouravRaiMusic
    @GouravRaiMusic Год назад

    Oh! Is Cubase capable of producing this kind of quality? I can’t believe it😂

  • @buenmin799
    @buenmin799 3 года назад +3

    The moment I heard this song for the first time I absolutely fell in love with how it was arranged produced. I LOVED the idea of slowing down before the chorus.absolutely brilliant. Thanks for this video. That was soooo fricking interesting

  • @felipet.lamaison2177
    @felipet.lamaison2177 3 года назад +1

    So just saying, from a pure objective point of view, that Ian does 99% of the track, Dua, barely 1%

    • @SolStateMusic
      @SolStateMusic  3 года назад +1

      I think a good vocal can make a great song WAY more than 1% better, but yeah Ian's job is the producer.

  • @danielporter4194
    @danielporter4194 3 года назад +3

    Ian's videos are always killer. Deff one of my new favorite producers.

  • @YanikSneyder
    @YanikSneyder 2 года назад +1

    2:40 isn't that clock loop the exact same which zedd used for 'the middle'? :o

  • @sebastiankrause_
    @sebastiankrause_ 3 года назад +24

    when he said ur name i literally got chills

    • @SolStateMusic
      @SolStateMusic  3 года назад +11

      I've always strived to inspire fear, first and foremost 😉

  • @casimirdekkers-newtrackout691
    @casimirdekkers-newtrackout691 3 года назад +3

    10:35 It needs more cowbell LOL🤣
    Very nice chill production! Love all the ear candy 'subliminal' layering.

    • @SolStateMusic
      @SolStateMusic  3 года назад +1

      Thanks, yeah all those little details really add up!

  • @kallelaakso130
    @kallelaakso130 3 года назад +2

    The tempo edit is such a small thing but does biig things. Creates such a subtle but yet, in the context, a LOT of suspense before the energy is again released in the chorus. So great!

  • @djPositive
    @djPositive 3 года назад +1

    this guy is low key funny.

  • @skarletblack7650
    @skarletblack7650 3 года назад

    Thanks for posting! If you have a minute, I posted a cover of Noah Cyrus. As a fellow music lover, I'd love if you would take a listen. It's on my page. Hope you like it!

  • @ashleyneptune3239
    @ashleyneptune3239 3 года назад +2

    This is GOLD, to the keepers of the Groove, the rhythm section glues it all together!

  • @gerardomoran2923
    @gerardomoran2923 3 года назад +1

    ONE OF THE BEST MUSIC PRODUCTION VIDEOS I HAVE EVER SEEN! SO LIBERATING AND CREATIVE

  • @AnotherVGMlover
    @AnotherVGMlover 3 года назад +2

    Damn these OLIVER loops carrying the whole music industry on their back 😤

    • @hellohello-rd1vr
      @hellohello-rd1vr 3 года назад

      “Of all the ideas I ever had...” inserts Oliver loop😂

  • @alphaoscillator
    @alphaoscillator 3 года назад +3

    the coolest guy ever in producing! such a good and EASY vibe from this dude.

    • @SolStateMusic
      @SolStateMusic  3 года назад +1

      Yeah, he's super chill! Probably one of the reasons artists like working with him

  • @PEJTGAMER
    @PEJTGAMER 3 года назад +3

    Holy that’s such an amazing song and production!

  • @jordanvanderwerfhiphop
    @jordanvanderwerfhiphop 2 года назад

    Dude, sick tempo modulation. fuck yeah. SICK LAYERING. LOVE THIS. tryina teach my baby to not be affraid of this layering. Overproduction LEGIT. but sometimes you GOTTA LAYER IT UP. thank you! haha

  • @shrineofbeats6447
    @shrineofbeats6447 3 года назад +1

    I love that Ian realises the power of OTT ,and what it actually does!
    First expansion,then compression over the top!
    Also, LFO tool is getting forgotten these days, while it actually has everything you need!
    Time control, volume,filters

  • @a.d.the.4mvla43
    @a.d.the.4mvla43 3 года назад

    I see these pro tutorials/run-throughs and every time i think to myself I'm running 8 Gig RAM for all these tracks, instruments, VST's etc etc my laptop will start crying as it does when i get extra creative (i make Techno and Trap so my CPU usually copes) these guys are easily running 32 Gig RAM (as we all should) and their CPU is like more tracks OK more Plug-ins yeah sure the more the merrier LOL great stuff tho some Gold in here 🔥😀🙏🎶

  • @NickLAnderson
    @NickLAnderson 3 года назад

    Hi! 🙂
    It's a pleasure introducing myself. You're welcome to call me Nick!
    Please, let us pray together. Dear God who art in heaven hallowed be thy name thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil for thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever in Jesus Christ's name we pray amen.
    1 Corinthians 16:14
    Let all that you do be done in love.
    Philippians 4:19
    And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Jesus Christ.
    2 Corinthians 1:2
    Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
    May all suffering end as we give thanks this day. May God's face shine upon us forever on Earth as it is in Heaven in Jesus Christ's name we pray for His name and for His sake. Amen.

  • @paulvanderweyde6390
    @paulvanderweyde6390 3 года назад +1

    Hey Ian, you're the reason I like Dua Lipa so much :-)... good job man!

  • @jamalfadesemall9275
    @jamalfadesemall9275 3 года назад

    He pretty much flipped Too Hot by Kool In The Gang and modernized it a bit. I don't really get the Nate Smith correlation, Ians beat is pretty straight forward just like the Kool and the Gang track I mentioned.
    ruclips.net/video/bBlRuGFT7Ew/видео.html

  • @claudio6032
    @claudio6032 4 месяца назад

    Awesome Track Man!!! I fell in Love with this Song emediatly! I noticed the great Production right away! So satisfying when I hear a Track so creative and well done! Its perfect!

  • @SoundPeaks
    @SoundPeaks 2 года назад

    what always freaks me out - how messy his windows are. Dude there is 'close all plugin windows' button in Cubase

  • @minime.ge_
    @minime.ge_ 2 года назад

    nahh cuz pretty please is my favorite song duo's released and Ian's produced and the fact we both love it makes me happy

  • @howtowi-fi3229
    @howtowi-fi3229 3 года назад

    Sol state, if you get time maybe check out Ableton tutorials & music habits
    For any Ableton users
    Check out Ableton tutorials and music habits

  • @guntimusic
    @guntimusic 3 года назад

    Jesus..this is dope! "Simple tricks" but you need so much knowledge to use it wisely and correctly.

  • @TheDubroots
    @TheDubroots Месяц назад

    this is hands down one of my favorite bass lines to play and the drum swing is what makes it. So glad to have found this

  • @MARCERA
    @MARCERA 3 года назад +1

    what is great about these videos is how it doesn't feel like a chore watching. It does not feel like a tutorial video (which feels exhausting to find the right one and watch), but I am learning a lot more than from tutorials. Just a simple straight forward and streamlined analysis of an existing project with insight on the creative flow. experientially rich.

  • @claudio6032
    @claudio6032 4 месяца назад

    so much creativity in one track is unbelievable!!!! This is Art at the highest Level!

  • @mirorashev9331
    @mirorashev9331 3 года назад +1

    My favourite track on the record - it has so many elements in it!...

  • @NewNoise1
    @NewNoise1 2 года назад

    I thought the cow bell was playing two step but instead he just off-beat it and it gives you the illusion that it was two step.

  • @bluefire9113
    @bluefire9113 3 года назад

    FL studio has its own LFO Tool
    It's called Fruity Love Philter

  • @connorgreenwell3397
    @connorgreenwell3397 2 года назад

    omg i always thought that new rules chop in the bridge was dua saying "shivers down my spine" but repurposed

  • @africanmaan
    @africanmaan 2 года назад

    1:58 WOW! That was tasty af! Had to run that back immediately.

  • @maximusfrank2835
    @maximusfrank2835 3 года назад

    Jeez and to think producers use to only have 16 track consoles to work with.

  • @Aileron90
    @Aileron90 3 года назад

    the LFO tool thing seems like an incredibly long work around,

  • @mykal92684
    @mykal92684 Год назад

    the rythm sounds like billy jean. imo. love how you have a reason for everything.

  • @JayEskarYT
    @JayEskarYT 3 года назад +1

    Too good

  • @YoPaulieMusic
    @YoPaulieMusic 3 года назад

    Fantastic video, but you need some Ritalin or something to deal with how hyper it is. So many changes, so many fast transitions, so much talking over the music you want us to listen to. Keep up the great work, but have the video editor try some decaf! :)

    • @SolStateMusic
      @SolStateMusic  3 года назад

      I love Ian's presentation style, it's what makes him...him

  • @lameerjhontv6860
    @lameerjhontv6860 2 года назад

    Bro where are you getting these clean, thicc, dry, hard drumsss??

  • @andreaniccolai5144
    @andreaniccolai5144 2 года назад

    Man that f$”#%%# cowbell kills me every time❤️

  • @whylie2029
    @whylie2029 2 года назад

    As someone who do hip hop and rnb this channel giving me a completely different vibe

  • @DEEP_PRACTICE
    @DEEP_PRACTICE 2 года назад

    Wicked video, Ian is hilarious too. Thanks Sol Sate!

  • @jordanvanderwerfhiphop
    @jordanvanderwerfhiphop 2 года назад

    an "UP" fuck yeah dude. that's a "technical term" that I use all the time LOL

  • @Lowlow6440
    @Lowlow6440 2 года назад

    What do you think for the bass strings? Sounds like flat wounds but not really sure

  • @TheAVsChannel
    @TheAVsChannel 3 года назад +2

    Very insightful, even as a non pop producer :)

    • @SolStateMusic
      @SolStateMusic  3 года назад +4

      Agreed! Lot's to learn from OTHER genres/fields.

  • @NewNoise1
    @NewNoise1 2 года назад

    The entire time I thought it was an entire band making the music and dua singing over it.

  • @naziamunir5484
    @naziamunir5484 10 месяцев назад

    I love pretty please. The beat the vibe. I had to see who the producer was😍😍 Great job👍👍

  • @snaekboi
    @snaekboi 3 года назад +1

    Damn even Ian knows you Sol 😂
    making strides, arent you.

  • @mookiiieeee
    @mookiiieeee 2 года назад

    It’s not the same without the cursing. But great job nonetheless

  • @ThisIsGoogle
    @ThisIsGoogle 3 года назад

    I fucking hate that this is music now and that it sounds like actual real life music.

  • @jakehettinger1087
    @jakehettinger1087 2 года назад

    for you Sol State, how do you get your drums working as "one unit"?

  • @itsrnav
    @itsrnav 3 года назад +1

    That bell with quantization feels exactly what's wrong with my music.

    • @SolStateMusic
      @SolStateMusic  3 года назад +1

      Watch the Kenny beats video on drums/swing in description. It should help you out

  • @eviloutionise
    @eviloutionise 3 года назад

    Does anyone know this is already mixed and mastered.

  • @animal5602
    @animal5602 2 года назад

    this is a damn treasure trove and i'm not making anywhere near the same kind of music.

  • @kwallas777
    @kwallas777 2 года назад

    The bridge is absolutely my favorite part

  • @bongopro4401
    @bongopro4401 3 года назад +1

    I like the pic of the “favorite plug in “ 😂 with the couple running

  • @misiael88
    @misiael88 Год назад

    anyone knows which flume interview he referred to?

  • @czelusc
    @czelusc 2 года назад

    you're alright Ian

  • @justice6480
    @justice6480 3 года назад +1

    Ian great session! Thank you for your time!!!

  • @alexinstoy1984
    @alexinstoy1984 3 года назад

    I get maaad jon bellion - guillotine vibez :D

  • @nkosilathidube3627
    @nkosilathidube3627 3 года назад

    Enjoyed this so much. He gave a whole lot of game

  • @KevinMacMusic
    @KevinMacMusic 3 года назад

    I learned so much from this. Only Julia could write a hook by MANIPULATING TIME.

    • @SolStateMusic
      @SolStateMusic  3 года назад

      That's the secret, time manipulation 😂

  • @ivurivurivur
    @ivurivurivur 2 года назад

    2:03 'theres marginal things you probably won't notice right away'
    You're right, Sol State. I didn't notice the cat right away.

  • @joshc8574
    @joshc8574 3 года назад

    there was so much goodness packed into this one video omggg

  • @andybside
    @andybside 11 месяцев назад

    Do you get copyrighted on your own material?

  • @cams5483
    @cams5483 2 года назад

    Damn what a master ! Thank you for this content