Recreating Mood by 24kGoldn in Logic Pro X

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In this production tutorial, I use the elements of “Mood“ by 24kGoldn to create my very own emo-rap track.

Watch me listen to Mood and analyze it:    • Deconstructing 'Mood' by 24kGoldn  

In order to create a track like 24kGoldn, I started with a basic drum groove played on an 808 kit. This track is very sparse, with only a few elements holding it together. I layered in a synth bass in lock step with the kick drum pattern, followed by a couple of guitar parts designed to sound like a single instrument. These two guitars give the effect of chords and melody being played at the same time- which has the extremely literal name "chord melody" when played on a guitar. After that, the basics of the track were done! This is really a "less is more" track, learning TONS of room for the vocals to take command of your attention.

I then wrote a little chorus section to sing over the top, layering vocal calls and responses with double and triple tracking. I ended the production with a harmony of the main vocal and some "hey"s thrown in on off-beats.

Let me know how I did in the comments. Did this track capture the spirit of 'Mood' without copying it outright?

Click here for more production breakdowns:    • Layer By Layer  

Click here for my series analyzing pop songs:    • Hot Takes - Song Breakdowns  

Check out my other series on songs with Really Cool Harmony:    • Really Cool Harmony  

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