Bill Ruys 48 Posted November 24, 2021 Hey folks, So my son spent his youth in my home studio, perfecting his songs in Sonar/Cakewalk and cut his teeth on our beloved software. He's just released his first music video and I'm beyond proud of what he's come up with. Him, his bass player and a few friends created the video at zero cost and I think what they've been able to produce, funded on nothing but passion, is pretty spectacular. Very proud dad! https://youtu.be/wYePI12wEn8 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Larry T. 234 Posted November 24, 2021 yeah, that is some kinda wonderful song and video....your son learned all the right knobs to turn....lots of commercial potential there 🎶🎹🎸🪐 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jack c. 709 Posted November 24, 2021 man what a voice and production.bring up bass guitar/kick.jack c. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bapu 4,843 Posted November 24, 2021 Congrats to your son, and to you for raising a fine young man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Perry 824 Posted November 24, 2021 Not my style at all, but I can see how well done it is. Very impressive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bjornpdx 1,005 Posted November 25, 2021 Outstanding video and music! I can only imagine the work that went into its production. -Bjorn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Ruys 48 Posted November 25, 2021 Thanks for your kind words, guys. I can honestly say that it was Cakewalk that got me into making music when I was still in my 20's back in the Windows 3.1 days. I still remember when Ron Kuper came along and added audio recording to what was a midi only product at the time and how super excited I was. The legacy has now passed onto the next generation and I can honestly say, hand on heart, that it might not have happened if not for the influence of Cakewalk on our family. Home became a place where we could make and record music. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Sprouse 795 Posted November 25, 2021 reminds me of something george michael might do. nice job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KSband 307 Posted November 25, 2021 Not my style either but very impressive production and he has a great voice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pwalpwal 2,604 Posted November 25, 2021 great stuff! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhonoBrainer 1,817 Posted November 26, 2021 Did he have a huge green screen setup? Well done, lookout Maroon 5! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antler 1,291 Posted November 28, 2021 A really catchy tune and impressive vocals - the video's really cool too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treesha 289 Posted November 28, 2021 You should be very proud Dad ! I understand how you feel, when my sons were young and I was in bands that practiced at our house they had access to all kinds of instruments and gear plus I "made" them take piano lessons for 6 years. They both have written music, not as important to them as it is to me, and neither ever wanted to be in a band ha. Its really great to share music with the next generation and for them to blossom as your son has. The song and the video are very good and the passion shows ! I hope they find success and enjoy the journey ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wookiee 1,743 Posted November 29, 2021 Has a classic "Boy" Band sound, (no insult intended) very pop I suspect if the right agent saw this it would could lead somewhere. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starise 924 Posted November 30, 2021 Cool music and video. It must have cost a fortune to rent that space ship. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noynekker 375 Posted November 30, 2021 Wow great pro recording ! Sounds like pretty classy Pop / R&B through the first part, I should say I'm not much into the video, these kids these days, maybe it's older me . . . but wowsers ! . . . when that lead guitar and sassy vocal kick in later, just won me over right there . . . maybe old Dad had some influence there ? Great stuff, lots of fun, I was very entertained, mostly sonically. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Fogarty 67 Posted November 30, 2021 very nice you can say, "like father like son." He has a nice voice and feel. Mixing is good as well. Did you do the video a well? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bush 288 Posted November 30, 2021 Yeah that was super , great video , well done Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Ruys 48 Posted December 1, 2021 On 11/27/2021 at 6:00 AM, PhonoBrainer said: Did he have a huge green screen setup? Well done, lookout Maroon 5! He did use a green screen, but it wasn't that big. Most of the outside shots were on location in Wellington, New Zealand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
