CRUEL SUMMER by TAYLOR SWIFT on Chrome Music Lab
TLDRIn this Chrome Music Lab tutorial, Mr. Baker breaks down Taylor Swift's hit song 'Cruel Summer,' exploring its catchy melody and repetitive structure. He guides viewers through setting up the song's tempo, drum patterns, and chords, emphasizing the importance of spacing and rhythm. The tutorial aims to recreate the song from scratch, highlighting the techniques used to create its memorable and groovy sound.
Takeaways
- 🎶 'Cruel Summer' by Taylor Swift is the focus of this Chrome Music Lab tutorial.
- 🎵 The song is Taylor Swift's second most streamed song on Spotify and other platforms.
- 👕 The presenter is wearing a Taylor Swift shirt, showing enthusiasm for the artist's work.
- 🛠️ The tutorial begins by setting up the music lab environment with specific settings for the song.
- 🔁 The song's melody and structure are repetitive, making it catchy and easy to follow.
- 🥁 The drum pattern is introduced first, with a specific rhythm that repeats throughout the song.
- 🎹 Chords are explained as notes piled on top of each other, and the tutorial outlines the chords for the song.
- 📊 The presenter emphasizes the importance of correct spacing and timing when inputting the melody and chords.
- 🔄 The melody is inputted in sections, with attention to the rhythm and repetition for a catchy effect.
- 👀 The presenter admits not being a big Taylor Swift fan but acknowledges her major successes.
- 🔚 The tutorial concludes with the complete melody and chords for 'Cruel Summer', ready to be played.
Q & A
What is the title of the tutorial being discussed in the transcript?
-The title of the tutorial is 'CRUEL SUMMER by TAYLOR SWIFT on Chrome Music Lab'.
What is the significance of the song 'Blank Space' mentioned in the transcript?
-'Blank Space' is Taylor Swift's number one most streamed song on Spotify and other platforms, and the tutorial had previously covered it.
Why is 'Cruel Summer' considered one of the cooler songs by Taylor Swift according to the transcript?
-'It's considered one of the cooler songs because of its catchy melody and the interesting musical arrangement despite its repetitive nature.
What does the term 'split beats into four' refer to in the context of the tutorial?
-It refers to dividing the beats into four segments per bar, which is a setting adjustment in the Chrome Music Lab for creating the song structure.
What is the tempo of 'Cruel Summer' as mentioned in the transcript?
-The tempo of 'Cruel Summer' is set to 85, indicating a slower, groovier pace for the song.
What is the purpose of setting the scale to 'Chromatic' in the tutorial?
-Setting the scale to 'Chromatic' allows for the use of all the notes needed for the song, which is essential for the complex melody of 'Cruel Summer'.
What does the instructor mean by 'the spacing is a little weird' when discussing the drum pattern?
-It means that the placement of the drum notes on the grid may not be straightforward and requires careful attention to ensure they are correctly positioned for the rhythm.
What is the role of chords in the song 'Cruel Summer' as described in the transcript?
-Chords are used at the beginning of each bar to outline the song's structure and provide a harmonic foundation for the melody.
How does the instructor describe the melody of the song 'Cruel Summer'?
-The melody is described as having a repetitive and catchy pattern with specific note sequences that create a distinctive sound.
What is the final advice given by the instructor regarding the creation of the song in the tutorial?
-The final advice is to ensure that the spacing and rhythm of the melody are correct, and to listen to the song to understand how slight variations can affect the overall sound.
What does the instructor suggest at the end of the tutorial for those interested in making music?
-The instructor encourages viewers to keep making music, send in requests for popular songs they'd like to see tutorials for, and to like, subscribe, and engage with the content.
Outlines
🎵 Music Lab Tutorial on Taylor Swift's 'Blank Space'
The script introduces a music lab tutorial focused on creating Taylor Swift's hit song 'Blank Space' from scratch. The presenter, Mr. Baker, sets the stage by discussing the song's popularity on Spotify and other platforms. He outlines the initial steps for the tutorial, which include adjusting settings such as split beats to four, choosing a chromatic scale, and starting on high C. The presenter emphasizes the repetitive nature of the song's structure and the importance of getting the drum pattern right, which is demonstrated through a sequence of drum beats on a grid.
🎼 Building Melodies and Chords for 'Cruel Summer'
This paragraph delves into the process of constructing the melodies and chords for another Taylor Swift song, 'Cruel Summer'. The presenter begins by outlining the chords that form the foundation of the song, which are to be placed at the start of each bar. He then moves on to the melody, providing a detailed account of the notes and their placement, including the rhythm and spacing. The tutorial highlights the repetitive and catchy nature of the melody, which contributes to the song's popularity. The presenter also discusses the importance of accuracy in inputting the notes to ensure the melody aligns correctly with the song's structure. The summary concludes with a brief mention of the song's status as Taylor Swift's second most streamed song.
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Keywords
💡Chrome Music Lab
💡Taylor Swift
💡Blank Space
💡Cruel Summer
💡Melody
💡Chords
💡Tempo
💡Drum Pattern
💡Repetitive
💡Music Theory
💡Chromatic Scale
💡High C
Highlights
Introduction to the tutorial for Taylor Swift's song 'Cruel Summer' on Chrome Music Lab.
Explanation of the song's popularity and its position as Taylor Swift's second most streamed song on Spotify.
The presenter's attire and enthusiasm for Taylor Swift's music.
Setting up the project with specific instructions for beat splitting and scale selection.
Starting the song on a high C note instead of middle C.
The complexity of the song's structure with many repeating elements.
Setting the tempo to 85 for a slower, groovier feel.
Adding a drum pattern that repeats throughout the song.
The presenter's personal opinion on Taylor Swift's music and its underlying layers.
Demonstration of the drum pattern in the grid view.
Importance of correct spacing and rhythm in the drum pattern.
Starting the melody and chord construction for the song.
Description of the first chord and its notes.
Variation in the chords with slight changes in notes to create different sounds.
The significance of repetitive patterns in creating catchy melodies.
Detailed breakdown of the melody's rhythm and note placement.
The presenter's commentary on the song's structure and its catchiness.
Final assembly of the song's melody and chords for the loop.
Conclusion of the tutorial with a full playback of 'Cruel Summer'.
Invitation for viewers to send in song requests and a reminder to like and subscribe.
