Song Link:

Things I want to replicate / try out:

Notes:

Useful links:

Synonyms and Antonyms of Words | Thesaurus.com

Steps:

Setup:

• [ ] find and download the MP3 of the song and import it into Ableton
• [ ] find the key / bpm of the song
  • [ ] SAVE w/ correct file format
    • <song_name_here>_CLONE-<bpm>-<key>
    • e.g. whoknows-150-c#minor
• [ ] try to recreate the chords and drums by hand (even if it’s hard / embarrassing)
  • [ ] for chords, make different versions for voicing
    • [ ] most complex (initial transcribed version but cleaned up)
    • [ ] middle complex (4-7 notes, no intricate melodies)
    • [ ] simple (3 notes max - triads / middle octave up triads)
• [ ] re-sing the vocals for each section
  • [ ] sing it all the way through and then adjust the key so it fits my own vocal range

Mess around:

• [ ] use the harmony + melody transcriber engine from Ableton for each section
  • find any weird / cool mistakes that Ableton made, mess around with it a bit
• [ ] play around with it a bit!
  • remove the vocals and recreate something entirely different
  • sing about the opposite of whatever the original song is about
  • if the song is having a conversation with somebody, write as the recipient to that song
  • remove the instrumental and add new rhythm / chords underneath
  • render the entire thing and change the BPM and add new drums / rhythm / style

Save:

• [ ] transcribe and save midi files
  • [ ] main vocal melody
  • [ ] main chord progression