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I tried recording a professional drum track with pencils- and the result is INSANE
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- Опубликовано: 6 авг 2024
- Today we're going to explore the drum doubling technique and see if it's possible to lay down a legit drum performance without a drum set.
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If you like the song in this video you can now stream it! It's called "Swan Song" and it's on my new album, "I did it for me"
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So here's the difference between someone like me who couldn't play drums to save their life and a talented drummer like you...the raw pencil drum performance was impressive...before you even replaced the sounds! LOL
As a person who has struggled with depression and anxiety for over 40 years, I can relate and I also appreciate your candid remarks on the topic. The song is great. I think it will become my new anthem, you're an inspiration...keep making songs.
Absolutely loved the penccil sounds also! Could listen to your skill, talents and creativity all day long. New fan in the uk here!
haha, you can be even better that Spencer. Just use the right tools :)
To me obvious, you are a musician and a producer.
So my request for the future, work with at least one other musician, preferably more.
It may help you to spread more happiness by music and I have good hope it will make you happy too.
Depression is a physical illness, it just hits.
And you can handle it by being positive.
This video proves you got it.
Lol every time he said “this sounds like crap” I was like what? Those pencils sound amazing!
I just wanna say how much I appreciate the outpouring of support that I've seen over the past few weeks. I really wish I could respond to every single comment.. I'm absolutely blown away and moved by all the kind words, shares, comments, likes, and subs. It inspires me in a way that I can't describe, and for the first time in my life I actually feel like there are people out there that want to hear my music. I've got some more dope videos in the works so be sure to stay tuned!!
Respect
Converting audio to MIDI is a great idea to capture live fill.
You don’t even need that much of mics you can have like three since you’re still be editing afterwards you can then just throw extra cymbals in there by mouse.
Man I’m so tired and depressed that I’m thinking maybe I can just hire a guitar player to record all of my stuff for me😅
I love this. First video and glad to catch you early on. Really awesome, creative, thoughtful. Exactly the things I want to see and support. No brainer sub.
You're going places, kid 😂
But seriously. I'm looking forward to your success.
Please let us know if you ever locate that manual!
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This was awesome, Spencer. Both the drums on the table and your song. Don't worry too much. Keep on getting out your feelings through music, I mean, songs by Spencer :)
Will do, and thank you for taking the time to watch and comment! it means so much
Man, you're a lot of things, but certainly not a screw up, nor a dweeb. As a drummer myself and an audio production enthusiast, got to tell you man, your job is OUTSTANDING! Hope one day you can look at yourself and honestly accept the enormous grace of being able to do these great things in such a good way. Cheers!!
How is this guy not more popular‽
Because he joined in 2022?
his hair helmet is holding him back.
@@godsinbox LAMAO😂
Volume of content, that’s all.
@@godsinbox that and the my giant forehead. Believe me- it's been an uphill battle my whole life!
Bro….WOW!!!! Just subbed! I’m a drummer, and this was IMPRESSIVE! Also, don’t know where you’re at in your journey thru depression, but just know this: you matter, you have a purpose, the world wouldn’t be nearly as cool a place without you, and a TON of us LOVE your talent! God bless you, and KEEP making videos! 💯💯💯💯💯
Totally agree! Dude is talented at music, writing, singing & making good videos plus gives good demos. Our minds are our own worst enemy sometimes.
@@stellaq3306 agreed and agreed!
@@stellaq3306 totally agree as well
The things is, the pencil performance already sounded impressive even before replacing the sounds ^^ beautiful song, it sucks to be in that situation and I hope you get plenty of support and positive experiences to help you get through this rut. Things will get better, I promise
Spencer, I’m a visual artist who has always been interested in music. This is first time I’ve herd or seen anything like this. Very creative and a great song. Hits the “I’ve been there” factor. Depression is something I’ve been through myself. Things are always better than you think. There is always a way to see it differently. Big hug bro. I am subscribed.🙂
Great video! As a drummer, I love this!! Humor, educational, and emotional. All packaged together! You just earned a subscriber, friend!
Same here!
Same
Bro this is seriously the most inspiring video I’ve seen in a long time. DID NOT EXPECT THAT. Thank you for your vulnerability and your creativity!
Your performance put SUCH a smile on my face 😁I wouldn't even call the original audio bad sounding - your timing and velocity actually makes the desk sound musical enough haha
*"I wouldn't even call the original audio bad sounding..."* The secret ingredient is his talent
I was asked to play drums on a string swing jazz record. "Keep it simple" they said. "You don't need anything but a snaredrum and brushes."
It was priceless to see them when I put a newspaper on a table and told the engineer to mic it up. They could not believe their ears when they heard how good it sounded.
I did the whole album that way.
damn I wanna hear this now 😂
@@kmdavidds Same (and I HATE jazz!)
what record?
I always thought you could get a good jazzy sizzle snare by getting several people to all wear windbreakers and rub all their arms together in time.
Link?!!!!!!!🤩🤩🤩
The drum with pencil was very interesting and fun to watch, but your song was AWESOME! I really liked your voice. Hope you're feeling a little bit better after bringing this song to life. Hugs from Brazil!
Great video dude :)
Thank you so much!!
Spencer, sorry to hear about your struggles with depression. Praying for your healing and thank you for the brilliant music.
I cannot fathom how well produced the song and video is for a channel so small. Keep this grind up please! You will be huge by the end of the year. I guarantee that!
Haha! That was awesome! I think you've hit on two great things here, 1. you can use just about anything to create music & 2. a catchy tune, a dose of humour & time can bring a smile to the Internet! Thanks! I've smashed all the smashers! Salutations from astonishingly sunny yet still chilly Ireland! ☘☮🤘🏽🤠👍🏽☮☘
As a psychologist, it warms my heart to see this. Art and creativity moves our feelings in such ways that allow us to bring some color to our worst moments.
Depression is an annoying slimy goo that keeps us glued in a pessimistic and irritated corner of our self, draining our energy. That SUCKS. I hope you are feeling better, always remember to look for a therapist or psychiatrist (if you haven’t done so), thank you for the content and for the message!
Dude, this is one of the most emotional songs I ever heard - you just go straight after what it's like :). Have to admit there were a couple small ones in the corner of my eye. Sure as hell have not expected such a strong emotion from a Rockabilly meets Bad Religion style song or what the heck this cool genre is. And the timing and musicianship. Wow! That one line I do not even want to mention just hits hard. Some musicians claim that every song-writer has the ONE song in him where he pours it all out. And I am pretty sure this is the one.
I never knew about the drum replacement feature. This solves problems and clears hurdles in a hurry. Thanks for this!
Hi Spencer!
I was just scrolling through my YT account and then this video popped up. I'm so glad it did. I wasn't having a very good day, but when you opened up about your depression and sang a song about it, it really made me feel so much better!! I like the way you make something difficult into something that's light and breezy. Thank you so much for sharing, music can really make things better. Keep up the good spirit, bro!! 💪❤️☀️
I was absolutely SHOCKED when I saw your subscriber count toward the end of the video dude... You deserve WAAAY more and I am sure that you will get it soon if you continue this phenomenal work. You have just earned another sub. Good luck!
" _...I'm a total screwup and a total dweeb, yeeeaaahhh..._ " while laying down an awesome track, songwriter, singer, bassist, rhythm/lead guitar and drumming with a couple of pencils. Something doesn't compute here brother! Awesome stuff and you know it - you just got to find a way to love yourself. I'm in the same boat, along with many others. Love and peace from Sydney - Dave
Wow to know that you can record a drum kit with stuff and use the midi to change the sound is something I learned from school for music and it’s cool to see other people use these techniques when they don’t have money to spend to get things they need
What a message you’ve passed on with this video and this song! Music has also been a way for me to deal with hazards in life, and I wish you the best my friend! You’re very talented, and I loved the content! ❤
... and you're not a dweep!
I thought I was watching a channel with a couple hundred thousand subscribers. Quality is amazing🫶 earned a sub😂
me too its crazy
Thank dudes! I’ve been recording music and making videos professionally for years so I figured it was time to do a RUclips channel. I was honestly about to hang it up but seeing the reaction to this one has got me inspired.
@@songsbyspencer don't hang it up! Just found your channel, and it is a hidden gem. Would love to see some production / mixing videos from you
This is amazing brother. Thank you for sharing what you're going through - helps others to do so too. Big love ❤
What I love about this is its honesty. About life's issues and its also musicly honest. I wish more musicians were as honest and straightforward as you are!
I don't agree that the original recording sounds terrible. I think the cups, table and stuff actually sound amazing. 😎👍
Oh and always extra thumbs up for a good Ska/punk track obviously 👍👍👍
Wow, man, you're unbelievable... I've never seen this method of drumming like a pro with household items. The song is beautiful,played,sung and produced in a truly professional manner. Believe me man, with someone like you depression stays away. Take care,good luck and congratulations.
Insane how far this has come. It used to be more complicated. Thank you for talking about mental health openly. Great song.
Great song! Awesome instruction on the drum sampling, and thanks for the for vulnerability. It hits home for me and I'm always glad to see people pushing through private struggles.
I never heard of this technique before - highly interesting. It even sounded kinda good before the processing.
How come you are not super famous? Top-notch quality in every possible aspect. Just stumbled upon this video by pure chance, the message at the end was exactly what I was needing to hear and the song really reflects what I'm going through now. I mean, what are the odds?
What a great idea! I’m sorry you are/were struggling with depression, man. I’m praying that things will get better for you sooner. Keep pushing, you have some great stuff going on!
Very cool! I never would have thought to try this, but the possibilities are endless!!
That was an awesome tutorial, and a great song! Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing a part of yourself that other people would never have known. I know from experience that there can be strength and healing in doing so!
This turned out surprisingly great! Insanely well produced video for a
6 days later and he's quickly approaching 1k! This just showed up in my recommends today and wow, pure inspiration!
Thank you so much for the kind words, Kevin! It means a lot and seeing this channel grow over the past week has taken my breath away. There's more awesome content coming so stay tuned!!
Thanks for that brilliant video mate! And thanks for bringing awareness onto depression which is a super serious matter and for which professional care ought to be sought. I hope that you are being well looked after and getting all the support you need and in any case, be sure that what you are doing with this channel is really relevant and helpful to a ton of people.
hey Spencer, sorry to hear you had to go through that, and thank you for the strong message about the power of music ❤ the track turned out awesome!
Wauzy! Amazing what you can do with pencils haha. Great bassline, great guitar work, sweet editing, honest funny lyrics. AND and and so brave & nice to open up and just be honest about depression and stuff. Your musicality and authenticity will give you lots of loving followers ✨✨
Dude, this is rad! Killer job showcasing how doable this is and great performances too! Keep up the amazing work, man! Subscribed!🤘🏻
Spencer, this whole video is amazing. You blew my mind with the drum overlay. However, the finished track resonates with me so much. Feel like I'm in a very similar head space recently and hearing you put it to music made everything better for a minute. I appreciate you. You have a new subscriber and fan here. Keep it up and thank you.
Great job! I am impressed this is not just a cool idea with replacing the drums, but also that you wove a heartfelt song and vulnerability into the middle of this. I also struggle with depression and feel less alone when I share about it or hear others share about it. Thanks for sharing this. I hope you're doing well!
Woah! This is the best video I have seen in a long time! Keep it up. What a unique outlook on recording.
Awesome video man. I thoroughly enjoyed it. 👏👏👏👏. And your idea production is killer!
Love the message and the nerdy trip through how drum doubling can enable anyone to be a drummer! I follow a couple drummers and have started learning about audio software and I think the algorithm is bubbling you up to others like me! Subbed!
This was awesome start to finish!
From the creative approach you took with the drum track to the whole song and the lyrics that just hit home with me right now. Thank you man! :)
Great content, your video was in my recommended. Can't believe the amazing quality on a channel that doesn't have thousands of subscribers! Subscribed!
Super interesting concept for a video, and a extremely well produced one! I'll be checking your videos, keep the great content 🤘
This video hits home. I really love the idea of DIY home production, even without a full setup. I’m a new musician myself, and drums are what I’ve been practicing the most recently. Massive props for bringing this whole project to completion, because I know how hard it gets when depression takes hold. Thank you for keeping the passion for art alive in me.
You are very talented man! Keep fighting, let you light shine! You have a big passion I can tell and this will hold you in place always! Don’t give up and keep being you, you rock dude! Cheers
This channel will go through the roof, not only are you the perfect mix between extrovert and NOT annoying, but also the production value is really solid. Wish you all the best!
Edit: @5:07 just hit me ... man, that was refreshing, honest and inspiring. Subbed.
What a great video. Hope you get better soon.
Great video. I've never seen any of your videos before but I was impressed on a lot of levels with this one. I love how you don't waste any time. You get right to the point and are concise. Thanks. Subscribed.
Not a screw up not a dweeb. If you're a good human you as good as anybody. That's for anybody who needs to hear it. Great vid!
Hey, really cool idea! 🤓🥁 Never seen something like that. And the song is also really good. 👍🏻 You are absolutely right that music can help against depression and other mental problems. It helped me for many years. 🥺 When I jammed with my friends everything bad just vanished. I hope you're feeling better now. Greetings from Germany. 😊
Drum replacement amazing, thank you. in your production your backing vocals really stood out as a great lift to the chorus, well done. I think your lyrics were very harsh on yourself, and for me, that made the song harder to listen too, despite everything else being excellent. of course depression is like that, there is no beam of sunshine poking through the clouds, and in that respect you communicated very well. i hope there is a beam of sunshine poking through.
I needed this message this morning. Thanks for sharing, amazing production and a serious message. 🙏
Didn’t expect a ska punk tune at the end. That was great.
Thank you so much for your work! ❤ Loved the song, very relatable 🥺🫶
Sending love and support 😊🌸
Great idea, great execution, great editing, great song!
Passed a long since I seen, heard and felt true passion on a non brand recording studio song
I'm so happy to see and heard and felt this!
CONGRATULATIONS 👏
Man, you’re a one man band, Spencer! Songwriter, audio producer, drummer, guitarist, pianist and vocalist, all wrapped in a single amazing package. I had to manually close my jaw with my hand after listening to that smashing song you played, because it’s just that impressive to find someone as talented as you. I’m sorry you went through a depression phase and I hope you’re doing a lot better now. But I want you to know, no matter what lies ahead in your future, you are an awesome person and the world is a better place with you in it.
GOOD hack dude!
Music is always GOOD for mental health! \m/
Awesome content bro! Also, i'm happy you have music as a platform to express and process what you are going through. Depression, meaninglessness and self-pity isn't a myth. It's real. But for you to talk and sing about it is so brave man. And a step towards wholeness... I don't know you, but for whatever it's worth, please know that as soon as i'm done typing this comment, i will pray for you. And here's a quick verse that has also helped me in my struggle of meaninglessness in the past: Ecclesiastes 12:13 "Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, FOR THIS IS MAN'S ALL."
The, "I don't feel good... Is there a reason that I should?" line really resonates with me.
You put multiple people to absolute shame with that performance at the end, i did not expect that at all!
Awesome song
Thank you so much!
What is crazy is that this isn't much more complicated than the typical editing done in a modern pop/rock production
Very cool! Look forward to checking out more of your content.
Hey Spencer, it’s your first video ever for me. Amazing what you’ve done here 👏 I appreciate and admire you for sharing and being honest. Well done man
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I love this but I dont have 2 zoom recorders or an audio interface of six inputs. So I bought a cheap edrum kit. There is a software called DrumsAnywhere that uses just one microphone and interprets hits according to relative distance to the microphone. Dont know how well it translates velocities though
Today I was just thinking about the difference between a live drum performance and stringing together a beat in a DAW...this was an amazing example of why human talent shines through. While the example was awesome, I appreciate you sharing the song and your challenges. Sending lots of love and support while you work through this thing we call life...❤
Bravo for being so upfront about your own struggles and for giving such creative ideas ... And fine tunes!
Thanks dude!!
Thank you for this, Ive never seen any of your videos and this really helped me, since I had really hard time, las few feeks, my anxieties and depressions got way worse. As you demonstrated, music is one of the keys to get through these times. Thanks!
I frankly like and would use the raw track.
Does Logic translate the velocity of the hits too? Seems to me it didn't happen, and as result the drums don't sound that natural. Nevertheless, what an awesome video and idea! Way to go!
yes, the height of the transient will determine the velocity. its not perfect but works well.
@@MichaelLiningMusic thanks!
This is incredible! Thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing!
This is the best produced recording with the wurst lyrics i've ever heard. Bravo. !!!!!
Excellent work. My admiration and respect for the way you opened up to all of us. God bless you.
Informational, fun, skilled, sincere, geniune and with great technical quality. This channel is amazing, I'm glad the algo picked up this video, you deserved a lot more subs
I hope you find the lift you need to get though this spell of depression and the future ones as well. Music is a very good way to lift the spirits out of dark places as well as talking to others about it whenever the feelings start. As for the vid this was far beyond what I expected when it started and it really set a spark off for me to try things. As for the specific song that you wrote for this, it was catchy and well done and the lyrics were really good as well. Overall this was awesome. I'm subscribed now.
This is Brilliant! Thank you Spencer. Im going to give this a try.
Bro, I’m glad this came up on my feeds. You inspired this dude. Much appreciated.
Great concept, song, and message. Thank you for the inspiration
Wow man, amazing video! First I learned something cool, then I was really moved by your heartfelt song. And everything was so beautifully performed, filmed, and produced. Great job
Really great Spencer. Thanks for letting us in on this one!
I really appreciate the honesty about your mindset, thanks for sharing
This is inspiring! Props to whoever wrote that software tool and props to you for delivering such a message of hope even when life is beating you down. You more than earned a sub.
I just love your voice. You manage to put such à little distortion when needed. Everything is good in this vidéo.
I've been recording drums like that since the '80s but only enhanced the sounds with frequency manipulation-- no triggers! Sounded unique and great!
Your song and playing are really fantastic and fun. Tasty, accessible, and concise!
Thanks for 2 minutes and nine seconds of thoughtful pure pop bliss.
This video randomly came up in my feed. So I watched it and enjoyed it. The editing was so well done. I know it was a lot of work, but it really came out excellent!! Was a great watch. Going to check out your other stuff now!
lol this is awesome! Just what I needed on this Friday. Keep it up, Spencer!
Man, not only the process is captivating, the song is amazing as well! Wasn't expecting such a powerful message. Instant sub!
Nice, very professionally done. . I liked the way it was introduced then it went into the result of a final complete song with a back story. You are a very good multi-instrumentalist as well.
Mad Props, Sir!! be encouraged you got this '80s kid's attention on this! loved it & the song too🤙
Dude! This is like my new favorite video. I never thought I would see the day when anyone even rough tracked drums with pencils. This is like childhood dream fulfilment 1000x.
Also, I loved your song. It reminded me of the things I write myself... eerily so, actually. To the point where you might even enjoy hearing one of my songs just to see what I mean LOL cause... Yeah, the style and melody writing is VERY similar. I even have a song titled "Depression Song".
I really appreciate you sharing your feelings through music. I really hope you find a way to get out of that negative headspace that depression puts us in, so you don't have to stay there. And music is a place where you can be honest about what you are feeling. I myself used to write songs all the time with words a lot like this. I was determined that this would help people. And it does, to a degree. But I think that to truly help people overcome it, we have to introduce a solution. For me that solution was growing closer to God. And I found that I was dwelling too much on the darkness, trying to recapture the emotionality of bands I heard in my youth through imitating the emptiness with which their art was made. Emotionality is one thing, emptiness is quite another. Anyway, I honestly believe God gave me most of those songs a few years ago, to possibly help others someday... but to help ME in that moment. Perhaps that is what this song has been for you.
I would encourage you to think about including more positive elements in your songs... keep the message real, and the brutal honesty, just add a potential solution to the problem in there, somewhere. This is just a thought, and not a "right or wrong" thing. I myself found that sometimes it was necessary to omit the solution to truly do the negativity justice, and that there is always another song for the solution if you feel that it will compromise the heartfelt message of the negativity. But I also found that it really helped my heart when I shifted my expression away from expressing all the negative to expressing sorrow followed by the hope I find in Jesus and God, and a statement of faith.
God bless and have a great day... this was an AWESOME vid.
Dude! Holy smokes, i was in for the funky jamming on the table but not only did you delivered a great groove, the whole song is a banger man!
Insta sub and i would love to hear alot more of you man, you're super talented and you got a great voice (LOVE the energy)!