Production
Laredo
Leon Bridges
Song : Laredo
Duration:45 min Subtitles: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Korean
Description
Take a trip to southern Texas and explore the making of ‘Laredo’ by Leon Bridges. Grammy Award-winning producer Ian Fitchuk delves deeper into his production process, revealing how he blends acoustic instrumentation with ambient electronics.
The series begins with a look at Ian’s collaborative songwriting approach. He introduces the production team behind the track and shares the inspiration for its nostalgic lyrics and arrangement. Layer by layer, he rebuilds the production and showcases how to combine country guitars with modern synthesizers and Motown-inspired percussion.
Ian showcases three different versions of the song, revealing how they refined the groove and feel over time. Viewers will learn about the art of performance and orchestration, which contribute significantly towards the song’s atmospheric arrangement. If you are eager to explore new sounds and genres, this series is the perfect place to start.
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11 minSongwriting, inspiration, creative team, demo, acoustic guitar, percussion, synth bass, pads, vocals
Leon Bridges, Daniel Tashian, Joshua Moore, Austin Jenkins
Apple iPad, Yamaha DX7 -
11 minDemo revisions, tempo changes, arrangement, acoustic guitar, bass guitar, flute, percussion
Fender Coronado Bass II, Hagstrom Model I -
08 minFinal production, live drums, virtual instruments, piano, vocal harmonies, studio workflow, community, reverb, effects
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12 minBass guitar, performance, project management, philosophy, teamwork, inspiration, professional journey
Konrad Snyder -
02 min
About Ian Fitchuk
Ian Fitchuk is a Grammy Award-winning producer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and composer. He is a beloved figure in the Nashville music scene, known as much for his skill as his warm, open-minded, and infinitely likable personality. Ian moved to Nashville in 2000 to study jazz piano at Belmont University but was quickly recruited by a local jam band to go out on the road. The opportunity to see the country and get paid playing music was all the encouragement Ian needed. A subsequent studio...
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11 min
Songwriting, inspiration, creative team, demo, acoustic guitar, percussion, synth bass, pads, vocals
Leon Bridges, Daniel Tashian, Joshua Moore, Austin Jenkins
Apple iPad, Yamaha DX7 -
11 min
Demo revisions, tempo changes, arrangement, acoustic guitar, bass guitar, flute, percussion
Fender Coronado Bass II, Hagstrom Model I -
08 min
Final production, live drums, virtual instruments, piano, vocal harmonies, studio workflow, community, reverb, effects
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12 min
Bass guitar, performance, project management, philosophy, teamwork, inspiration, professional journey
Konrad Snyder -
02 min