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07 minMeeting the artist, songwriting process, orchestration, strings
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10 minStrings, arrangement, songwriting, bridge, varispeed
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08 minDeveloping the demo, tempo map, key, lyrics, melody
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12 minVocal production, harmonies, ad libs, engineering Soundelux U99, BAE 1073, Urei 1176LN Silverface Rev H, Urei 1176 Blue Stripe Rev A, Fabfilter Pro-Q3, Soundtoys Decapitator, Fabfilter Pro-DS, Universal Audio 1176 Rev A, Valhalla VintageVerb
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04 minArrangement, layering, guitars, synths, transition
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10 minDrums, bass, synths Bock ifet7, Shure SM57, Royer R-121, Soundelux U99, Coles 4038, Ampex MX-10, TAL U-NO-LX
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09 minPre-mixing, collaboration, building a team, making records
Good Luck, Babe!
Chappell Roan
(12 min / 1h06)Dan Nigro
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The Grammy-winning producer returns to explore his work with one of the world’s brightest new superstars, Chappell Roan. Discover the songwriting and production process behind her sensational single ‘Good Luck, Babe!’ and learn how to write and record chart-topping songs using a few home studio essentials.
Dan revives the original song demo and analyzes how the melody, lyrics, and orchestration took shape over time. After figuring out a key, tempo, and structure for the track, he takes a closer look at the musical performances that give the song its singular energy. Dan shares his approach to recording strings, synths, drums and vocals in his studio, highlighting how each instrument adds to the emotional arc of the song.
Beyond the music, Dan explores his relationship with the artist and delves into his role as a core member of Chappell’s acclaimed production team. He shines a light on some of the incredible musicians that helped bring the song to life and shares practical tips for overcoming doubt and bringing your musical ideas to fruition.
About Dan Nigro
Daniel Nigro is a critically acclaimed record producer and songwriter based in Los Angeles, by way of Long Island, NY. Nigro has worked closely with artists such as Caroline Polachek, Sky Ferreira, Chappell Roan and Olivia Rodrigo. He has collected various accolades across his career, including eight Grammy nominations, winning a Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album for his production of Sour in 2022. Most recently, Daniel was honored alongside co-writer Olivia Rodrigo, as the 2024 ASCAP Pop Music...