How I Make Music

#031 Gqom Urban African


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The music in this week's episode is called Gqom Urban African. It’s my first attempt at gqom music, which is a global dance music style that originated in Durban, South Africa. It’s super-heavy on the rhythm.

In this episode, we check out:

  • Keeping dance music harmonically and melodically simple
  • The ever-present Eminem ‘Lose Yourself’ hip hop chord progression
  • SHOW NOTES

    * Distruction Boys “Madness” (ft Tipcee) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5oMV-kn0Og
    * Frank And Fearless feature film in which part of this track was used https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8slPqV-16w

    SOUNDS & DEVICES USED

    * Reason 5 Kong Drum Kit
    * Ableton Live 9 factory sounds

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    Download and use the track from this episode in your podcast, audio drama or (non-commercial) video https://gum.co/pYqJE. Quick-search all my soundtracks at https://johnbartmann.com/music.

    ABOUT THIS SHOW

    How I Make Music is a show for music producers, podcasters, audio drama creators and film-makers. Hey, I'm John Bartmann. I make music and offer advice on how to make it. My original music has been used in film, TV, radio and online. Each week, I write, record and release a new soundtrack. In this podcast, I deconstruct these original soundtracks one by one, sharing the separate musical parts, decisions and stories behind how each complete tune was made. Then, I offer understanding into that process to make your own productions shine!

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