MusicalBasics TVI Paid A Stranger $5 to MASTER My Biggest Song of 2020. The results are quite amazing. Was the $100 Master the best? Which one was the worst?
Check out the full song here: youtu.be/ZbBybGKiU0c Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Fep4Ca
I hired someone from FIVERR to master my music trackMusicalBasics TV2020-12-14 | I Paid A Stranger $5 to MASTER My Biggest Song of 2020. The results are quite amazing. Was the $100 Master the best? Which one was the worst?
Check out the full song here: youtu.be/ZbBybGKiU0c Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Fep4Ca
Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:23 Process description 0:52 The original raw mix (by Lionel) 1:29 Contestant #1 ($5) 2:53 Contestant #2 ($20) 3:29 Contestant #3 ($25) 4:32 Contestant #4 6:01 Contestant #5 ($25) 7:05 Contestant #6 ($20) 8:09 Contestant #7 ($100) 9:34 Contestant #8 11:01 Contestant #9 ($10) 11:59 Contestant #10 ($5) 12:41 Secret challenger? Contestant #11 14:29 Final results - best overall & worst overall 17:15 Concluding thoughtsAnalyzing Wagners Favorite Chord (The Tristan Chord)MusicalBasics TV2023-04-04 | Get Tickets To My Upcoming Concerts (WORLD TOUR): bit.ly/WeAreOneWorldTour
In this video I analyze Wagner's favorite chord the Trisssstan chord (aka half-diminished chord)
Scriabin's Mystic Chord, also known as the Prometheus Chord or the synthetic chord, is a complex harmony that Russian composer Alexander Scriabin (1872-1915) used as a basis for his late harmonic language. The Mystic Chord consists of six notes and is built from a series of fourths and a tritone. In C, the chord would be spelled as follows: C, F#, Bb, E, A, D.
The Petrushka chord is a distinctive harmonic device used in Igor Stravinsky's ballet, "Petrushka," first performed in 1911. It is a combination of two major triads that are a tritone apart. In the context of the ballet, the Petrushka chord is most prominently featured in the scene where the main character, Petrushka, comes to life. The chord reflects the tension, dissonance, and angularity of Petrushka's character and emotions. It also contributes to the overall modern, innovative, and groundbreaking nature of Stravinsky's score for the ballet.
Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:43 1 - Building the chord 1:50 2 - The inversions 2:30 3 - Related chords 3:14 4 - Dissecting the chord 3:59 5 - Variations 6:42 6 - Metaphorical analysis 7:28 7 - Petrushka chord in different keys 10:05 8 - Improvisation 15:54 ConclusionAngels Harvest Heavenly Piano EDMMusicalBasics TV2022-11-07 | What happens when the souls of man sprout from the wheat fields? After a lifetime of destruction and glory, like children coming out of school looking for their parents, the spirits of broken bodies rise above the field of tears, as one by one, the angels appear from the heavens to collect the souls which have passed onto eternity. The piercing light, the rays of divinity, the ultimate destination, all breathing the same words: My Child, Now You May RestLion King EDM Music From My Past (EXPLICIT)MusicalBasics TV2022-11-01 | Image credit to a fan who in 2018 created this funny combination of my face on a lion. The memes that popped up during that time still make me laugh. (Just to be clear, the lower left corner is not a butt. It is the body of a lion, original picture here: imgur.com/a/BrbKxb6)
Listening to this now, I'm struck by how original and unapologetic this sounds. At the time, I was just starting out, and doubted my own ear and skills - I would think "Oh this is bad because I'm a noob, have cheap equipment and don't know anything." But years later, after spending thousands on the latest software & equipment, I realized that this song is in many ways superior to my later EDM works, because it wasn't made with any expectations, just a soul delightfully experiencing this new music world for the first time, and that is a journey that can never be repeated.
This is why years later I gravitate towards playing pieces written by beginning composers, because they write melodies out of pure love, with no expectations of fame, wealth or awards. Unfortunately, they get corrupted by the validation and commercialization of their art, and then in almost every single case (including myself), their music starts to go downhill, even though their studio equipment becomes exponentially more expensive and they start to struggle wondering what happened to the fire inside?
The fire only burns if it's not smothered by audience expectations and algorithms, "quality standards" and "brand image." Like a phoenix, it only rises from the ashes of a soul with pure intentions unfettered by greed and commercialization.Coopers Song - Violin EDM BangerMusicalBasics TV2022-04-27 | GET TICKETS to My Upcoming Concert Near You: musicalbasics.com/concerts
Thank you to my supporters on Patreon ►► http://bit.ly/MB_PatreonHallelujah (Leonard Cohen) - Epic Vocals / Piano CoverMusicalBasics TV2022-04-24 | This is my FIRST official singing video of a song I've been practicing for a long time, Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen. I've been trying to learn singing for almost a year now, and it's been my dream to incorporate singing into my piano show. Hope you guys like it. Criticism welcome!
Thank you to my supporters on Patreon ►► http://bit.ly/MB_PatreonProfessional Pianist Reacts To MrBeasts Squid GameMusicalBasics TV2021-12-04 | My first reaction video ever!
Thank you to my supporters on Patreon ►► http://bit.ly/MB_PatreonMan Falls Asleep While Playing La CampanellaMusicalBasics TV2021-11-25 | Wake me up when it's over
*Note* this is just for fun ;) it's actually quite hard to play with one's head tilted backwards and slouched at a 135* angleUnrequited Love Romantic Piece Composed By Twitch Chat (mandingoman42069)MusicalBasics TV2021-08-23 | This piece was composed in collaboration with one of my Twitch audience members, Austin G (mandingoman42069). His narration proved to be a powerful and emotional inspiration for the improvisation, which sought to capture the human feelings of longing, heartbreak, and cleansing.
#Music #Piano #Epic #VirtuosoReviewing Pieces for FAN SUBMISSIONS EPISODE 5 - Part 2MusicalBasics TV2021-08-18 | This is the second of two streams where myself, Bat, and a trusted panel of judges undertook a crazy process to determine the next composers to be featured in the upcoming Fan Submissions episode!
Thank you to my supporters on Patreon ►► http://bit.ly/MB_PatreonReviewing Pieces for FAN SUBMISSIONS EPISODE 5 - Part 1MusicalBasics TV2021-08-18 | This is the first of two streams where myself, Bat, and a trusted panel of judges undertook a crazy process to determine the next composers to be featured in the upcoming Fan Submissions episode!
Thank you to my supporters on Patreon ►► http://bit.ly/MB_PatreonWhen the Boogie Woogie Guy Shows UpMusicalBasics TV2021-07-01 | When the boogie woogie guy shows up, things start getting interesting. Inspired by Brendan Kavanagh (Dr. K) and his epic videos.
Thank you to my supporters on Patreon ►► http://bit.ly/MB_PatreonLionel Does A 12 Minute Plank (Bonus Cooper Appearance!)MusicalBasics TV2021-06-27 | I did a 12 minute plank because that's called being a boss ;)What Ive done during my April break (Skydiving, Tattoos, Doing Cold Approaches)MusicalBasics TV2021-05-01 | This is my summary on what I've done this month. Full Plank Video here: youtu.be/xpItrc5ibgY
I made a promise to myself at the beginning of this month that everything I did during my break, I would share with my Youtube audience.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro 01:05 Skydiving 02:05 Killing Insects 04:15 Throwing out stuff 07:04 Getting a Tattoo 08:19 Doing a 7 min Plank 09:35 Approaching women 16:11 Going to a club by myself 21:17 Killing my ego 25:12 Walking dogs 26:02 Ballroom Dancing 26:53 Moving apartments 28:12 Yoga, martial arts, shooting a gun 29:44 All-beef diet 32:10 My pictures this month 35:34 My Music Update 38:25 concluding thoughtsMusicalBasics TV Live StreamMusicalBasics TV2021-03-23 | ...MusicalBasics #StopAsianHate Full Stream (Asian Music Appreciation)MusicalBasics TV2021-03-23 | In this video we had an entire stream dedicated to appreciating Asian Music (Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Indonesian, Philippines, etc) and exploring the rich history and culture behind the pieces and their composers. During the stream, we aimed to raise $500 for charity (ultimately we donated $1000 to the cause).
Asian Americans For Equality is a non-profit based in New York City and has been assisting local immigrants with jobs, housing, and services for 40 years. In light of the recent attacks on Asians, many fundraisers (such as the massive GoFundMe one) have focused on donating to local grassroots organizations which do a ton of heavy-lifting in terms of getting services directly delivered to the people who need help the most. This was why I decided to choose the AAFE for our charity destination. They have a great transparency record and a solid track record, and I believe they were a worthy destination for our cause.
Special thanks to my donors this stream: Bit KrissCr0ss Levi Peeko Bear Pyroburnem Yvez
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TWITCH ►► twitch.tv/musicalbasics DISCORD ►► discord.gg/musicalbasicsHymn For The Grieving Emotional Piece Composed By Twitch Chat (FluttersTheShy)MusicalBasics TV2021-03-16 | This piece was composed in collaboration with one of my Twitch audience members, Ethan (FluttersTheShy). His narration proved to be a powerful and emotional inspiration for the improvisation, which sought to capture the beautiful human feelings of loss, remembrance and yearning.
#Music #Piano #Epic #VirtuosoMeditations by MusicalBasics - Peaceful, Meaningful PianoMusicalBasics TV2021-03-04 | A 48 minute meditation / prayer on the piano. Good for reminiscing, sleeping, studying, relaxing, or meditating.Modern Composer Forum - Composition Showcase and Roundtable (Episode 1) - Fro, Ethan, MikeyMusicalBasics TV2021-02-15 | This was the first Modern Composer Forum with fellow discord members Fro, Ethan and Mikey. We had an excellent roundtable discussion about being a modern composer, and got to listen to their amazing pieces. Special thanks to the 3 composers for joining me for the first ever Modern Composer Forum!
Timestamps: 0:00 Start 2:32 Intro to discussion 5:41 First composer - Fro - Pleasant Trails 22:45 Second composer - Mikey - Etude Tableau in G minor 42:28 Third composer - Ethan - Games 1:05:20 Round Table Discussion - What is considered "Avant-Garde?" 1:51:49 Polling the audience for composer battle theme 2:00:48 Composer battle begins 2:20:50 Composer battle ends / resultsSadness and Sorrow but its Happy And JoyfulMusicalBasics TV2021-02-08 | A happy, bright version of sadness and sorrow (aka Joy and Jubilation) from Naruto. (What if the Uchiha Clan did not try to take over?)
#piano #humor #beethovenClassical Pianist ranks all the instruments (tier list)MusicalBasics TV2021-01-14 | What's the best S-tier instrument? What's the worst F-tier instrument? What's the most controversial ranking I made? Tier list made on my Twitch stream: twitch.tv/musicalbasics
Timestamps: 0:00 Trumpet 0:44 Accordion 1:22 Bassoon 2:10 Bass Guitar 3:18 Bagpipes 3:50 Bongos 4:32 Cello 5:40 Clarinet 6:45 Cowbell 7:02 Cymbals 8:34 Electric Guitar 10:31 Flute 12:17 French Horn 13:40 Acoustic Guitar 15:12 Harmonica 15:55 Harp 18:56 Maracas 19:24 Oboe 21:37 Ocarina 22:41 Pan Flute 23:41 Piano 27:44 Piccolo 28:49 Recorder 29:34 Saxophone 31:13 Tambourine 32:04 Triangle 33:44 Trombone 35:56 Tuba 37:27 Ukelele 39:30 Upright Bass 41:12 Viola 43:10 Violin 46:05 Xylophone 49:50 Timpani 51:23 Organ 54:47 CONCLUSIONProfessional Pianist Improvises Soundtracks to Beautiful Paintings | Dramatic Artistic ImprovisationMusicalBasics TV2020-11-19 | NOTE: I realized now that the audio levels are a bit distorted. To hear the clean audio, click here:
In this video I improvised soundtracks to 4 "concept paintings". Let me know which one you enjoyed the most!
Discord: discord.gg/musicalbasics Patreon: patreon.com/musicalbasicsProfessional Pianist Plays Minecraft For The First Time (100% Fail)MusicalBasics TV2020-09-10 | Thanks to my discord members Jess and Fawful for generously putting me into a difficulty = Hard server on my first playthrough, and not telling me there was a "sprint" function.
We all know that annoying pianist makes weird facial expressions or stops every 2 seconds. But what are some other annoying types that you haven't thought of?
Click the 🔔bell to join the notification squad! Please leave any suggestions for future songs in the comments!COSTCO PIANO PERFORMANCE - BEETHOVEN VIRUSMusicalBasics TV2020-07-03 | Get Tickets To My Upcoming Concerts (WORLD TOUR): bit.ly/WeAreOneGoldenTickets Get Sheet Music to this piece and others: musicalbasics.com/collections/all
I was making my usual rounds to get some free samples when I saw that Costco had some grand pianos on display. The Yamaha rep was awesome, extremely nice, and was cool with letting me try out the piano, so I decided to play my 5th level of Beethoven Virus.