How Zedd Made "Clarity"

In celebration of the 10-year anniversary of his breakout album and hit song "Clarity (feat. Foxes)", Zedd breaks down the creative process behind producing his legendary track using GarageBand.
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[@jamkick8]

Foxes will forever be a legend for this performance

[@divineparadise261]

👌🏾

[@Raider2Pac]

And other things

[@SunIsLost]

Yep

[@BHM_Productions]

She became my favorite singer of all time after I heard this song and found all her other music, way back in 2012 😂 she’s still my favorite. I ended up seeing her in concert and buying all her albums. Girl is such a gem in the music world and has one of the best voices that’s ever hit my ears.
Friends in the Corner and Cruel? C’mon now!!!!

[@JayK07]

She did the heyla before heyla

[@cyntiart2353]

I terribly miss this EDM style of Zedd.

[@orion10x10]

Bro, same. I saw him once and it was one of the best shows I've ever seen. I miss progressive house :( it's all Riddim now (I like Riddim too but I need contrast)

[@dogboy0912]

Dude made some lightning in a bottle for sure.

[@mhlaclase178]

😊😊

[@raghavmathur6699]

Progressive house

[@augustsebastianaldo]

His new album with be his classic sound he said

[@PeachiiWubs]

Fun fact Porter helped write this but didn't want credit since it was going on radio and he was dropping world's.

[@oritsejolomiokirika9913]

A fellow Porter Robinson fan! Goodbye To a World is my favorite Robinson track!

[@ryanmccashen2009]

Wow this just made my day.

[@akpokemon]

funny how Madeon, Zedd, and Porter Robinson all seem to be friends, and their music is some of my favorite

[@FloridaFreak]

He still collects a check though 😂

[@IVANOOZE69]

i loooove porter and madeon@@akpokemon

[@historiousedward4145]

Pre-2015 music just hit different

[@SunIsLost]

Yep

[@yomamasofatwhenshewalksshe2401]

Pre-2021 music Hit different as well bro.

[@laxx1559]

Artists were a lot more experimental before 2015/2016. Once they got "on" via big labels they started taking less risks and sticking to the script.

[@rafaelpereiragomes1735]

​@@laxx1559Yeah, making music is scary.

[@daiwagle6078]

After 2015 artists realised they could make the same beat/use samples to make a slightly new/catchy song

[@10thanonymous]

Shidding pants rules

[@SunIsLost]

Yep

[@klif4755]

HOLY GEM

[@goofy9125]

yep i love doing that every fricking day its amazing

[@user-dg6bl2ry2y]

??

[@shanes.6227]

Biden knows all about that

[@SilentSushiCat]

Zedd, Porter, and Foxes. Truly wonderful music producers and hopefully one day to see all 3 of them at once at a festival or something would be truly one of the greatest collab of all time.

[@NomadHokie]

Don't forget the writer of the song, Skylar Grey.

[@anuvette]

matthew koma

[@_Quien_Es_Ricardo_]

He literally made a legendary song

[@mhlaclase178]

😊😊❤

[@shundoraud3908]

Clarity, Find You, Spectrum. Those songs are truly legendary

[@GabrielFerreira-ue8hs]

Foxes is just such a bliss, let's make her mainstream 🔥🔥🔥

[@exs1251]

FR

[@TonyDracon]

she's a one hit wonder

[@FEINESIS]

​@@TonyDraconher voice is good but her production ain't that interesting she needs more feature tho

[@czfuchs]

@@FEINESISthe kick is a great album, for sure completely underrated

[@Lona_444]

A song I wish I could hear for the first time again ❤

[@allhighlights6985]

Me too

[@pvt.wheezus1573]

heard it live for the first time best thing ever

[@trollof229antthevariable9]

One of the greatest songs of the 21st century.

[@a-bomb3769]

2013 vibes

[@dailygrass979]

It came out in 2013

[@a-bomb3769]

@@dailygrass979 I know

[@BigFatCripINAWHIP]

@@dailygrass979😐

[@pecigudang6438]

Wake me up circle😂

[@JayK07]

This was the 2013 edm song of the year like alive in 2012

[@prasadthomas5984]

The urge to go back to this era 🥹

[@seanarcher4004]

I just can't imagine anyone singing this but Foxes.

Medina did a version with Zedd

[@bigbodyherm]

Hailey williams maybe

[@dasbose9999]

​@bigbodyherm loool this girl is so overhyped and can't sing.😂 paramore so overrated trash 🗑

[@timdiskodisken6241]

If the male version ever eventuated I can imagine someone like Matthew Koma singing it

[@easthillskendall]

It actually was Matthew Koma! Lol@@timdiskodisken6241

[@christenpone9878]

Forever in my top 10 as well as 'Stay the Night'

[@fftg3097]

… Are you gonna stay the night?

[@MrGreenwald]

Omg Porter Robinson worked on the SONG!!! I love it even more

[@catguy2304]

I wish Porters remix would be released

[@neoexc]

Search on RUclips there’s new one by Porter on his tour singing Clarity live!

[@WhoHereAfterKendrickDrakeDiss]

porter version basically is porter robinson - language

[@doctabyte5370]

​@@neoexcthere's a even newer version now

@@doctabyte5370with medina

[@endstorm4862]

​@@doctabyte5370whereee

[@christenpone9878]

My dentist and hygienist were all bopping to Clarity at my appointment. We all were like, never gets old. Always a bop!

[@yessopie]

They looked in your mouth and sang, "if you always bruuuuuush so avidly, why do you have cavities?"

[@woogiespimpsv2634]

​@@yessopieunderated comment 😂

[@wanderandargo]

Imagine being able to say you are buddies with porter robinson

[@celestialnubian]

I can't respect how Zedd doesn't mention Matthew Koma when talking about this era. Those two made magic together and Zedd hasn't been as good since.

[@guera2003]

Right? Matthew Koma helped him a lot…

[@Icediamondsx]

Zedd and Porter. Top tier shit right here 🤍

[@RhapsodyHC]

The male vocal is Matthew Koma for anyone wondering

[@dlharris2008]

I love how they created the sound. Mad respect!!!

[@DivisonOneHater]

it’s a classic now a 2013 classic❤

[@PaokIsHere]

This era was amazing ❤❤❤. I still hype for this song so much

[@dudeeebackout6279]

Miss this era!

[@hntr_official]

One of my absolute favorite tracks

[@mhlaclase178]

😊❤

[@peachgreentealuvr]

This is literally one of the best songs

[@jashardwallington]

Zedd is a dope producer

[@__thebadger]

I remember discovering this song over a decade ago. Every time I hear it, it still gives me chills. Easily my favorite song ever.

[@iniraka21]

Recalling to the conflict Anton (Zedd) had with Matthew Koma in the past, the "male vocal" he (Zedd) referring in the video is Matthew's voice.

[@mhlaclase178]

😊😊❤

[@RebeccaBlack-ks3xp]

This song will forever be heard

[@geselleteano3529]

10 years had passed and this song is still on my playlist. It's a classic one for me and will be one of my favorites forever...

[@donald2638]

Matthew coma, the original singer and songwriter of Clarity is one of the most u underrated artists of all time. Please watch his live acoustic performance of this song, genuinely one of the best voices I’ve ever heard. Zedd is incredible as well.

[@lancecollins5074]

such a beautiful song.

[@thejoker96x]

Truly a classic, I would love to hear the male vocal version though.

[@kirbe3101]

Check out Porter Robin's cover in his concert. He did a really nice one

[@BMoore556]

Matthew Koma has a great acoustic cover of it here on youtube

[@hazeem6715]

@@BMoore556 Matthew Koma was the original male vocal, and he also wrote the song. I’d say it’s the more “original” version of the song.

[@BMoore556]

@@hazeem6715 I'm aware, I didn't want to bring all that up cuz of the controversy that happened between Koma and Zedd

[@hazeem6715]

@@BMoore556 i don’t remember the controversy but from everything i’ve seen Koma seems like a great guy

[@mr.shredder5430]

a collective effort is always rewarding

[@cheers2023]

This song describes every on again off again relationship.

[@josehidalgo1262]

Zedd is a Genius

[@Kaarmen0]

Her voice is unique ♥️

[@RK-rn4ly]

This is my favorite song ever

[@ebcuzzo4316]

By far one of the greatest tunes of that Era I p lay this song on repeat every once in a while this was landmark In time every party I went to when this song first came out was bumping this and it was lit 🎉 🔥

[@Yeaaaah_z]

This is what I consider artistry. Extremely creative and collaborative. I freaking love this song. Thank you for coming together to make it! ❤🙏🏽

[@bawajeee]

That orchestral drop is CRAZY!🔥✨

[@giosasso]

It's one of my favorite songs. Absolutely amazing song..😊

[@Fokkas]

Amazing song, I think he should do more songs with Foxes

[@gregbenedicto6696]

Foxes Queen of Pop

[@Sunshineboy536]

🤣

[@gregbenedicto6696]

@@Sunshineboy536 go home now

[@Sunshineboy536]

@@gregbenedicto6696 😭🤡🤡🤡

[@antigeptigoandopmfanboys2]

​@@Sunshineboy536 don't mind him because he's just jealous of louisa allen

[@gabrielpacana8596]

Can't believe it's been a decade. Still a classic

[@shadowrealm8014]

its a good type every thing song .specially driving with the windows down
..enjoying the breeze and sweet song

[@X_Ash-z9t]

I LOVE U ZEDD 🩵

[@potatojoe1070]

happy you found foxes for this song because I can't possibly think of any other voice better than her for this song❤

[@diamondplayz2145]

This song is amazing

[@HAHAWTFOMG]

This song BRINGS MEMORIES AND JOYFUL TEARS of the past when life was Wonderful. I will give all my successful events in life to go back one more time and bring that feeling back 🥹😞

[@HamzaGhandi]

Genuine work ✨️ 🎉 i still listen to these songs till this moment! It's not just bringing back memories! But the main thing is the music quality, especially in electronic music! Most of my life is listening to music, but im planning to start the learning process soon! Follow your passion ✨️

[@Philmyster]

legendary track

[@FocusedVoices]

just such a great and timeless track

[@Gokuzarif]

Matthew koma made zedd famous in my opinion

[@gilbertbagus1542]

Legendary song

[@BikerInsights]

Stumbled upon this song but never ever leaving it behind.

[@DAREALLKAEY]

Still love this song

[@Its_iQ]

So cool to hear that him and Porter Robinson actually hang out together, two AMAZING minds

[@deairascott9451]

I love this song forever 😍

[@blackkatt777]

Wow. Definitely creative. I absolutely love this song..and now I know how it came about.

[@trollof229antthevariable9]

Could never express how much this tune touched me. Idk but my life would be worse off without this song.

[@not.vanitaz9839]

Love foxes voice bruh this song is such a childhood classic

[@woozyedmond]

This will forever take me back. This song is tied to my story with one of my exes,and whenever i hear it i go back to those days... i'll always cherish that song.

[@calicored3076]

I love thus song!!!

[@ChrysanthemumEllarinaAli-rg9qt]

It’s a great song and it’s cool to hear the painstaking process behind the sound!

[@stevo4821]

I love the stadium chant effect on this track so dope brings the song together

[@bensadikin9513]

Euphoria is when you're peaking inside club with your friends and this song drops.

[@meides_sset]

Official release pls 🙏

[@christinem8799]

@Skye Marks LOL

[@meides_sset]

@@user-kg1mr5fw1j this VERSE IS NOT 🚫🚫🚫!!

[@allhighlights6985]

Bro this song has been released 10 years ago! But I love it!

[@xolovenicole]

@@meides_sset it’s very much in the song

[@saylorgrey1029]

You’re a tad bit late

[@3lackdevel869]

A legendary song Zedd nice job

[@zugemitferasito]

Foxes did a nice job as well stop ignoring her

[@Sasazakixx]

amazing moments with zedd

[@bradd2k2]

This song is one of my all time favs for sure

[@Safff848]

crazy how content is still being made about this song so many years later. such a strong feeling of nostalgia

[@logger22]

I feel like this song defined the peak of Pop in the early 10’s

[@elenasumoski1577]

will be showing my kids this song fr fr

[@drivn4895]

Game changer, this tune.

[@currantsroll3366]

this song is a timeless & classic🍷

[@akhil_1210]

Nostalgia hits hard at wrong times bruh

[@snickerdoodle212]

One of my favorite songs. ❤

[@superdannny]

this takes so much effort and skill. W

[@rontepan]

What a talent 😍

[@Blueeyesinthesky]

Wow that’s amazing. How talented

[@lilcreamm420]

This song is so nostalgic

[@FeleseDoesItAll]

I cant be the only one who thought that was Riley Reid.

[@oceanlemonyt]

I did too 😂

[@silverload3622]

Greatest find ever!!!Thanks Zedd

[@LadyJoolree]

Great track. One of my favourite albums. Throughcomposed bliss! 😁

[@vein8202]

man.. i love this song so much

[@Blessings22513]

I love this song so much❤❤❤

[@Neysconcealed]

I'm glad they made this song it become my childhood

[@deemoe7301]

I love this song so much! ❤❤

[@MerryGoSound]

He's so cute. Love his dedication to his music.

[@sandrosoliz924]

Zedd 🎹🥁🎺🎸🎷🔊🎼🎵🎶🎙🎭🎉🎊🥳🥳🙋‍♂️👍👍😎perfect

[@fadalerabrasool3563]

the most nostalgic song ever

[@razz2552]

And that male vocal was none other than Matthew Koma ❤

[@hotmessmissy]

Brilliant he is

[@memelordshitshimself6669]

I’m a huge fan of this song, I cry every time I hear it

[@ThatsSoDan]

This might be my #1 song of all time...

[@Addy_Am1r]

The fact Porter played a piece in this song, surprises me

[@jisuskitty]

this brings me back 😭