Production
Loser
Beck
Song : Loser
Duration:42 min Subtitles: German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Chinese
Description
Beck breaks down his artistic process for the first time, shining a light on the creative forces behind his breakthrough single ‘Loser.’ Explore his radical recording ethos, and learn about the unconventional songwriting and production techniques that launched a genre revolution.
The enigmatic artist looks back on his early years performing on the underground scene, detailing how these formative experiences triggered major breakthroughs in his career and creative output. Dive deep into his DIY approach and learn about the equipment and recording techniques that shaped the sound of seminal records like ‘Mellow Gold’ and ‘Odelay.’
The series also takes a closer look at Beck’s singular approach to lyrics and musical performance. Watch him break down his signature guitar style, and get an inside look at the inspiration and meaning of his famously cryptic lyrics. It’s an all-access pass into the mind of one of the world’s most influential modern artists.
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06 minBackground, early years, recording gear.
Tascam PortaOne, Casio SK1, Ensoniq ASR-10, Roland MC-500 -
05 minBeatmaking, slide guitar, artistic vision.
Roland MC-500, RadioShack Realistic PZM -
07 minBass, sitar, vocals, lyrics.
Ensoniq ASR-10 -
09 minChorus, lyrics, record labels, trends, innovation.
Ensoniq ASR-10 -
07 minPost-production, mixing, release, commercial success.
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05 minPhilosophy, DIY recording, studios, aesthetics.
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01 min
About Beck
Beck David Hansen (born July 8, 1970) is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he rose to prominence in the early 1990s on the strength of his breakthrough single 'Loser'. Celebrated for his prolific creativity and signature lyrical wit, Beck has since released over a dozen critically and commercially acclaimed albums spanning folk, hip-hop, electronic, soul, and psychedelia. Two of those records, ‘Odelay’ and ‘Sea Change’, earned spots on Rolling Stone's...
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06 minBackground, early years, recording gear.
Tascam PortaOne, Casio SK1, Ensoniq ASR-10, Roland MC-500 -
05 minBeatmaking, slide guitar, artistic vision.
Roland MC-500, RadioShack Realistic PZM -
07 minBass, sitar, vocals, lyrics.
Ensoniq ASR-10 -
09 minChorus, lyrics, record labels, trends, innovation.
Ensoniq ASR-10 -
07 minPost-production, mixing, release, commercial success.
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05 minPhilosophy, DIY recording, studios, aesthetics.
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01 min