Roy celebrates releasing his new single, "The Chosen One."  Watch the music video here: https://youtu.be/rzPqoid72_8 Support Royish Good Looks on Patreon ►► https://bit.ly/RGL-Patreon Subscribe to Royish Good Looks on YouTube:Main Channel ►► https://bit.ly/Sub-to-RGL 2nd Channel ►► https://bit.ly/Sub-to-RGL-2Follow Royish Good Looks on Socials:Instagram ►► https://www.instagram.com/RoyishGoodLooks Twitter ►► https://www.twitter.com/RoyishGoodLooks Facebook Page ►► https://www.facebook.com/RoyishGoodLooks Facebook Group ►► https://bit.ly/RGL_Facebook-Group Tik Tok ►► https://bit.ly/RGL_TikTok Listen to Royish Good Looks’ Music:Bandcamp ►► https://royishgoodlooks.bandcamp.comSpotify ►► https://spoti.fi/2rUQCpr  Apple Music ►► https://apple.co/36QoUZX  Amazon Music ►► https://amzn.to/31uJbVo  Pandora ►► https://pdora.co/30uaiPG  Deezer ►► https://bit.ly/RGL-Deezer  Buy T-Shirts ►► https://bit.ly/RGL-MerchArtwork by Chaoticeniir ►► https://www.instagram.com/chaoticeniir  

Two quick announcements: 1. NEW SONG ON THE WAY!2. THANK YOU! Support Royish Good Looks on Patreon ►► https://bit.ly/RGL-Patreon Subscribe to Royish Good Looks on YouTube:Main Channel ►► https://bit.ly/Sub-to-RGL 2nd Channel ►► https://bit.ly/Sub-to-RGL-2Follow Royish Good Looks on Socials:Instagram ►► https://www.instagram.com/RoyishGoodLooks Twitter ►► https://www.twitter.com/RoyishGoodLooks Facebook Page ►► https://www.facebook.com/RoyishGoodLooks Facebook Group ►► https://bit.ly/RGL_Facebook-Group Tik Tok ►► https://bit.ly/RGL_TikTok Listen to Royish Good Looks’ Music:Bandcamp ►► https://royishgoodlooks.bandcamp.comSpotify ►► https://spoti.fi/2rUQCpr  Apple Music ►► https://apple.co/36QoUZX  Amazon Music ►► https://amzn.to/31uJbVo  Pandora ►► https://pdora.co/30uaiPG  Deezer ►► https://bit.ly/RGL-Deezer  Buy T-Shirts ►► https://bit.ly/RGL-MerchArtwork by Chaoticeniir ►► https://www.instagram.com/chaoticeniir  

Roy describes his approach to arranging music including tips & tricks, common mistakes, and audio examples of possible arrangements for an unreleased Royish Good Looks song. On this episode: What is arranging? Why arranging is crucial to producing music Hear alternate arrangements of an unreleased RGL song
 What the most common arranging mistake is and how to avoid it How to use reference songs to inspire your own song arrangements What songs were referenced for certain RGL songs 00:00 Intro & New RGL Song Coming!? 03:57 What is arranging? With Audio Examples!04:41 Speed of Drums: slow or fast? 05:53 Rhythm of the Groove: simple or complex?07:27 Electric, Acoustic, or Electronic Synths? 08:43 Which Arrangement is the Best? 12:31 How to Use Reference Songs15:11 Songs I Referenced for RGL Songs Support Royish Good Looks on Patreon ►► https://bit.ly/RGL-Patreon Subscribe to Royish Good Looks on YouTube:Main Channel ►► https://bit.ly/Sub-to-RGL 2nd Channel ►► https://bit.ly/Sub-to-RGL-2Follow Royish Good Looks on Socials:Instagram ►► https://www.instagram.com/RoyishGoodLooks Twitter ►► https://www.twitter.com/RoyishGoodLooks Facebook Page ►► https://www.facebook.com/RoyishGoodLooks Facebook Group ►► https://bit.ly/RGL_Facebook-Group Tik Tok ►► https://bit.ly/RGL_TikTok Listen to Royish Good Looks’ Music:Bandcamp ►► https://royishgoodlooks.bandcamp.comSpotify ►► https://spoti.fi/2rUQCpr  Apple Music ►► https://apple.co/36QoUZX  Amazon Music ►► https://amzn.to/31uJbVo  Pandora ►► https://pdora.co/30uaiPG  Deezer ►► https://bit.ly/RGL-Deezer  Buy T-Shirts ►► https://bit.ly/RGL-MerchArtwork by Chaoticeniir ►► https://www.instagram.com/chaoticeniir  

Roy recounts the story of joining his very first garage-band nearly 20 years ago.   On this episode: how Roy’s older brothers influenced him how to prepare to be in a band by jamming at home what it was like at Roy’s first band audition hear recordings from the band's EP recordings why Roy had “lead guitarist syndrome”  00:00 Intro & the punk-rock time-machine02:37 Looking up to my brothers’ bands04:08 Why being in a band makes you “cool”04:54 Why it was hard to start band 06:30 Auditioning for the band08:30 Writing a song together09:38 Introducing the band10:54 Why bands become your second family14:26 Critiquing our EP recordings 16:59 20 years to overnight success Support Royish Good Looks on Patreon ►► https://bit.ly/RGL-Patreon Subscribe to Royish Good Looks on YouTube:Main Channel ►► https://bit.ly/Sub-to-RGL 2nd Channel ►► https://bit.ly/Sub-to-RGL-2Follow Royish Good Looks on Socials:Instagram ►► https://www.instagram.com/RoyishGoodLooks Twitter ►► https://www.twitter.com/RoyishGoodLooks Facebook Page ►► https://www.facebook.com/RoyishGoodLooks Facebook Group ►► https://bit.ly/RGL_Facebook-Group Tik Tok ►► https://bit.ly/RGL_TikTok Listen to Royish Good Looks’ Music:Bandcamp ►► https://royishgoodlooks.bandcamp.comSpotify ►► https://spoti.fi/2rUQCpr  Apple Music ►► https://apple.co/36QoUZX  Amazon Music ►► https://amzn.to/31uJbVo  Pandora ►► https://pdora.co/30uaiPG  Deezer ►► https://bit.ly/RGL-Deezer  Buy T-Shirts ►► https://bit.ly/RGL-MerchArtwork by Chaoticeniir ►► https://www.instagram.com/chaoticeniir  

Roy breaks down writing and recording the song “Bring Balance to the Force.”  You’ll hear the vocals, guitars, and drums isolated from the mix in this part by part walk-through.  On this episode: why this song is unique out of all the RGL “hits” how the theme of the song is best shown through the YouTube video version what elements Roy would change for the “Special Edition” remix of the song which lyrics should’ve been changed (according to YouTube comments) the accidental melodic word painting in the chorus The Darkness song that inspired the chorus arrangement how Roy looks at vocal arranging like a Michael Bay film the trick to making just two guitar tracks sound massive Inside the Song (YouTube playlist) ►► https://bit.ly/Inside-the-Song_YouTubeInside the Song (Spotify playlist) ►► https://spoti.fi/3fL4uZ0 00:00 Intro, song background (genre, lyrics, & themes)03:39 The music video & the concept of “balance”05:44 Song breakdown begins06:01 INTRO: Drums only intro?!07:02 VERSE 1: Drum grooves & clean guitar riffs08:24 Dark-side synth choir09:07 Vocal delay for days!10:15 YouTube comments re-writing the lyrics?!11:42 The bass guitar is super boring12:24 “Bring Balance” tagline & big fat guitars 13:10 Interlude or pre-chorus? Two verses?!13:41 VERSE 2: Menacing guitars & positive lyrics 14:32 CHORUS 1: Rhythmic accents & syncopation15:28 Vocals: melodic vartion & designing harmonies 16:45 VERSE 3: It’s amped up!!17:04 Palm muted guitar riffs & more synth choir17:48 CHORUS 2:  brand new drum-beat, same old music18:30 Cue the background vocals! 19:17 BRIDGE: it’s classic RGL!19:35 Dueling guitar arrangements 20:40 Belting vocals & 3-part-harmonies21:32 You wanna change MORE lyrics?!22:04 I think about cymbals a lot more than you’d think22:48 CHORUS 3: More vocal variations & word painting 23:37 CHORUS 4: Chugga chugga guitars & drums23:54 More background vocals & piano!!!
24:31 RGL Bingo?! 24:47 Anakin’s Redemption & Ritardano Support Royish Good Looks on Patreon ►► https://bit.ly/RGL-Patreon Subscribe to Royish Good Looks on YouTube:Main Channel ►► https://bit.ly/Sub-to-RGL 2nd Channel ►► https://bit.ly/Sub-to-RGL-2Follow Royish Good Looks on Socials:Instagram ►► https://www.instagram.com/RoyishGoodLooks Twitter ►► https://www.twitter.com/RoyishGoodLooks Facebook Page ►► https://www.facebook.com/RoyishGoodLooks Facebook Group ►► https://bit.ly/RGL_Facebook-Group Tik Tok ►► https://bit.ly/RGL_TikTok Listen to Royish Good Looks’ Music:Bandcamp ►► https://royishgoodlooks.bandcamp.comSpotify ►► https://spoti.fi/2rUQCpr  Apple Music ►► https://apple.co/36QoUZX  Amazon Music ►► https://amzn.to/31uJbVo  Pandora ►► https://pdora.co/30uaiPG  Deezer ►► https://bit.ly/RGL-Deezer  Buy T-Shirts ►► https://bit.ly/RGL-MerchArtwork by Chaoticeniir ►► https://www.instagram.com/chaoticeniir  

Roy makes an announcement about the podcast. 0:00 What's up with the click bait?! 0:38 Making the show is harder than you think1:25 I don't wanna wing it every week2:02 Changing the release schedule3:03 Monthly Patreon bonus songs, Q&As, etc are here to stay! Support Royish Good Looks on Patreon ►► https://bit.ly/RGL-Patreon Subscribe to Royish Good Looks on YouTube:Main Channel ►► https://bit.ly/Sub-to-RGL 2nd Channel ►► https://bit.ly/Sub-to-RGL-2Follow Royish Good Looks on Socials:Instagram ►► https://www.instagram.com/RoyishGoodLooks Twitter ►► https://www.twitter.com/RoyishGoodLooks Facebook Page ►► https://www.facebook.com/RoyishGoodLooks Facebook Group ►► https://bit.ly/RGL_Facebook-Group Tik Tok ►► https://bit.ly/RGL_TikTok Listen to Royish Good Looks’ Music:Bandcamp ►► https://royishgoodlooks.bandcamp.comSpotify ►► https://spoti.fi/2rUQCpr  Apple Music ►► https://apple.co/36QoUZX  Amazon Music ►► https://amzn.to/31uJbVo  Pandora ►► https://pdora.co/30uaiPG  Deezer ►► https://bit.ly/RGL-Deezer  Buy T-Shirts ►► https://bit.ly/RGL-MerchArtwork by Chaoticeniir ►► https://www.instagram.com/chaoticeniir

Roy gives a non-spoiler review of “Star Wars: Visions” and a preview of a new Patreon bonus song! On this episode:  how Roy rationalizes new Star Wars shows & movies Roy’s favorite aspects of Visions the Star Wars traditions that make Visions “feel” like Star Wars which episodes were Roy’s most favorite & least favorite …plus, a sneak peak at this month’s Patreon-Bonus-Track! 00:00 Intro01:50 Be kind to new Star Wars03:07 The stylized visuals are AWESOME03:57 There is SO much new music04:59 Canon or not... it's still STAR WARS07:05 What I DIDN'T like...07:49 What about Tatooine Rhapsody?!08:46 Why Visions matters & the must-see BTS episode10:20 Disney/Star Wars + RGL = 😱😱😱 Support Royish Good Looks on Patreon ►► https://bit.ly/RGL-Patreon Subscribe to Royish Good Looks on YouTube:Main Channel ►► https://bit.ly/Sub-to-RGL 2nd Channel ►► https://bit.ly/Sub-to-RGL-2Follow Royish Good Looks on Socials:Instagram ►► https://www.instagram.com/RoyishGoodLooks Twitter ►► https://www.twitter.com/RoyishGoodLooks Facebook Page ►► https://www.facebook.com/RoyishGoodLooks Facebook Group ►► https://bit.ly/RGL_Facebook-Group Tik Tok ►► https://bit.ly/RGL_TikTok Listen to Royish Good Looks’ Music:Bandcamp ►► https://royishgoodlooks.bandcamp.comSpotify ►► https://spoti.fi/2rUQCpr  Apple Music ►► https://apple.co/36QoUZX  Amazon Music ►► https://amzn.to/31uJbVo  Pandora ►► https://pdora.co/30uaiPG  Deezer ►► https://bit.ly/RGL-Deezer  Buy T-Shirts ►► https://bit.ly/RGL-MerchArtwork by Chaoticeniir ►► https://www.instagram.com/chaoticeniir

Roy walks you through his 20 year singing journey, crucial “do’s and don’ts” when it comes to your voice, and even performs his entire vocal warm up routine live on the show.  On this episode: how Roy learned to sing clips from Roy’s earliest demo recordings hear Roy’s entire vocal warm up Plus, lots of tips & tricks for singing and taking care of your voice 00:00 Intro & How I Got Started Singing04:16 Learning Through Imitation & Impressions07:34 My Thoughts on "Hello (from the dark side)" performance09:37 From Band Geek to Chorus Geek11:41 Warm-up Routine Begins16:29 Warm-up: Varying Vowels18:23 Warm-up: Sirens Round 1 (low octave)20:26 Warm-up: Falsetto & how high can you go?!23:53 Warm-up: Sirens Round 2 (chest to falsetto)25:44 Warm-up: Full Chest Voice Stretch29:26 Warm-up: Sirens Round 3 (chest high to low)30:46 Vocal Do’s and Don’ts36:29 Get used to listening to yourself! Support Royish Good Looks on Patreon ►► https://bit.ly/RGL-Patreon Subscribe to Royish Good Looks on YouTube:Main Channel ►► https://bit.ly/Sub-to-RGL 2nd Channel ►► https://bit.ly/Sub-to-RGL-2Follow Royish Good Looks on Socials:Instagram ►► https://www.instagram.com/RoyishGoodLooks Twitter ►► https://www.twitter.com/RoyishGoodLooks Facebook Page ►► https://www.facebook.com/RoyishGoodLooks Facebook Group ►► https://bit.ly/RGL_Facebook-Group Tik Tok ►► https://bit.ly/RGL_TikTok Listen to Royish Good Looks’ Music:Bandcamp ►► https://royishgoodlooks.bandcamp.comSpotify ►► https://spoti.fi/2rUQCpr  Apple Music ►► https://apple.co/36QoUZX  Amazon Music ►► https://amzn.to/31uJbVo  Pandora ►► https://pdora.co/30uaiPG  Deezer ►► https://bit.ly/RGL-Deezer  Buy T-Shirts ►► https://bit.ly/RGL-MerchArtwork by Chaoticeniir ►► https://www.instagram.com/chaoticeniir

Roy attempts to write a chorus about our favorite protocol droid, C-3PO.  Plus, responses to the Patreon Q&A Ask Me Anything thread. On this episode: hear Roy work out song ideas on the spot (melody, lyrics & chords) commentary on the songwriting process hear a "studio recording" of the song made after the writing session Plus, Q&A about Roy’s favorite bands, albums, and lessons learned from specifically writing Star Wars songs 00:00 Intro03:45 Songwriting session starts05:54 Figuring out the "B Part"07:50 Is it a verse...or a chorus?09:21 Most impressive...but you're not a chorus YET!10:22 "C-3POooOOooOOOoOO" & free-styling variations12:01 Too many syllables...what do we do?!13:48 Stay on target! Almost there!!16:36 The “Studio Recording” version17:18 Recap of songwriting session 19:32 Patreon Q&A // Ask Me Anything Support Royish Good Looks on Patreon ►► https://bit.ly/RGL-Patreon Subscribe to Royish Good Looks on YouTube:Main Channel ►► https://bit.ly/Sub-to-RGL 2nd Channel ►► https://bit.ly/Sub-to-RGL-2Follow Royish Good Looks on Socials:Instagram ►► https://www.instagram.com/RoyishGoodLooks Twitter ►► https://www.twitter.com/RoyishGoodLooks Facebook Page ►► https://www.facebook.com/RoyishGoodLooks Facebook Group ►► https://bit.ly/RGL_Facebook-Group Tik Tok ►► https://bit.ly/RGL_TikTok Listen to Royish Good Looks’ Music:Bandcamp ►► https://royishgoodlooks.bandcamp.comSpotify ►► https://spoti.fi/2rUQCpr  Apple Music ►► https://apple.co/36QoUZX  Amazon Music ►► https://amzn.to/31uJbVo  Pandora ►► https://pdora.co/30uaiPG  Deezer ►► https://bit.ly/RGL-Deezer  Buy T-Shirts ►► https://bit.ly/RGL-MerchArtwork by Chaoticeniir ►► https://www.instagram.com/chaoticeniir

Roy breaks down writing, recording, and remixing the song “Back to Jakku.”  You’ll hear the vocals, guitars, and drums isolated from the mix in this part by part walk-through. On this episode:  what ideas were inspired by All-American Rejects, Blink 182, Steve Aoki, Walk the Moon, Asia, and more how Auto-Tune can actually make remix vocals sound MORE realistic how to choose the perfect clips for remixing the arranging and production tricks used to make the song “pop” Roy’s favorite parts of the song …and much more RGL trivia! Inside the Song (YouTube playlist) ►► https://bit.ly/Inside-the-Song_YouTubeInside the Song (Spotify playlist) ►► https://spoti.fi/3fL4uZ0 00:00 Intro -- Song background, style/theme, & Roy version07:40 Part by part walk-through 09:05 Verse 1 -- it's like a regular song! xD10:41 Chorus 1 -- building anticipation with drums & synths13:36 Post Chorus 1 -- remix vocals, vowels, and vibrato17:07 Verse 2 -- picking the perfect clips to remix 20:26 Chorus 2 & Post Chorus 2 -- harmonies & more synths22:57 Bridge -- chilling out with Maz Kanata & the Roy version 27:03 Last Chorus & Outro -- dance party breakdown   Support Royish Good Looks on Patreon ►► https://bit.ly/RGL-Patreon Subscribe to Royish Good Looks on YouTube:Main Channel ►► https://bit.ly/Sub-to-RGL 2nd Channel ►► https://bit.ly/Sub-to-RGL-2Follow Royish Good Looks on Socials:Instagram ►► https://www.instagram.com/RoyishGoodLooks Twitter ►► https://www.twitter.com/RoyishGoodLooks Facebook Page ►► https://www.facebook.com/RoyishGoodLooks Facebook Group ►► https://bit.ly/RGL_Facebook-Group Tik Tok ►► https://bit.ly/RGL_TikTok Listen to Royish Good Looks’ Music:Bandcamp ►► https://royishgoodlooks.bandcamp.comSpotify ►► https://spoti.fi/2rUQCpr  Apple Music ►► https://apple.co/36QoUZX  Amazon Music ►► https://amzn.to/31uJbVo  Pandora ►► https://pdora.co/30uaiPG  Deezer ►► https://bit.ly/RGL-Deezer  Buy T-Shirts ►► https://bit.ly/RGL-MerchArtwork by Chaoticeniir ►► https://www.instagram.com/chaoticeniir

Here are the lessons learned from hitting 150,000 YouTube subscribers.   On this episode: why "dumb ideas" make the best YouTube channels the mindsets you need to grow a channel long term what to do instead of obsessing over analytics how to play by your own rules and not the algorithm’s my biggest mistake on YouTube & advice for you 00:00 Intro03:13 Why dumb ideas are great ideas 05:47 Setting realistic expectations10:31 Forget the algorithm… just have fun!15:00 Q&A… my biggest mistake & advice for you YouTube Stories (YouTube playlist) ►► https://bit.ly/YouTube-Tips-Tricks-Playlist YouTube Stories (Spotify playlist) ►► https://spoti.fi/38l5nDJ    Support Royish Good Looks on Patreon ►► https://bit.ly/RGL-Patreon Patreon Producers: Adam Bengston Subscribe to Royish Good Looks on YouTube:Main Channel ►► https://bit.ly/Sub-to-RGL 2nd Channel ►► https://bit.ly/Sub-to-RGL-2Follow Royish Good Looks on Socials:Instagram ►► https://www.instagram.com/RoyishGoodLooks Twitter ►► https://www.twitter.com/RoyishGoodLooks Facebook Page ►► https://www.facebook.com/RoyishGoodLooks Facebook Group ►► https://bit.ly/RGL_Facebook-Group Tik Tok ►► https://bit.ly/RGL_TikTok Listen to Royish Good Looks’ Music:Bandcamp ►► https://royishgoodlooks.bandcamp.comSpotify ►► https://spoti.fi/2rUQCpr  Apple Music ►► https://apple.co/36QoUZX  Amazon Music ►► https://amzn.to/31uJbVo  Pandora ►► https://pdora.co/30uaiPG  Deezer ►► https://bit.ly/RGL-Deezer  Buy T-Shirts ►► https://bit.ly/RGL-MerchArtwork by Chaoticeniir ►► https://www.instagram.com/chaoticeniir

Roy answers the question:  whether or not The Bad Batch (and The Clone Wars and Rebels) are “required” viewing for the everyday Star Wars fan.  Plus, a sneak peak of this month’s Patreon bonus track, “Baby Yoda (acoustic)”. On this episode: why Roy hasn’t kept up with any of the animated Star Wars series  how The Mandalorian convinced Roy to consider watching Clone Wars & Rebels hear a sneak peak of this month’s Patreon bonus track, “Baby Yoda (acoustic)” what finally got Roy to binge The Bad Batch Roy’s overall take on Season 1 of The Bad Batch 00:00 Intro 05:28 Mandalorian "History Binge" 08:48 "Baby Yoda" Acoustic Sneak Peak 10:37 Why I finally binged Bad Batch 12:05 What I loved about Bad Batch The Mandalorian “History Binge”  Clone Wars Season 2 — Episodes 12, 13 & 14Season 5 — Episodes 14,15 & 16Season 7 — Episodes 9 & 10RebelsSeason 3 — Episodes 15 & 16Season 4 — Episodes 1 & 2 Star Wars Explained Interview w/ David W. Collins (Bad Batch sound designer) ►► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCFzzVHe7Lo Support Royish Good Looks on Patreon ►► https://bit.ly/RGL-Patreon Patreon Producers: Adam Bengston Subscribe to Royish Good Looks on YouTube:Main Channel ►► https://bit.ly/Sub-to-RGL 2nd Channel ►► https://bit.ly/Sub-to-RGL-2Follow Royish Good Looks on Socials:Instagram ►► https://www.instagram.com/RoyishGoodLooks Twitter ►► https://www.twitter.com/RoyishGoodLooks Facebook Page ►► https://www.facebook.com/RoyishGoodLooks Facebook Group ►► https://bit.ly/RGL_Facebook-Group Tik Tok ►► https://bit.ly/RGL_TikTok Listen to Royish Good Looks’ Music:Bandcamp ►► https://royishgoodlooks.bandcamp.comSpotify ►► https://spoti.fi/2rUQCpr  Apple Music ►► https://apple.co/36QoUZX  Amazon Music ►► https://amzn.to/31uJbVo  Pandora ►► https://pdora.co/30uaiPG  Deezer ►► https://bit.ly/RGL-Deezer  Buy T-Shirts ►► https://bit.ly/RGL-MerchArtwork by Chaoticeniir ►► https://www.instagram.com/chaoticeniir  

Why has it been 5 months since Royish Good Looks released new music?  Where is the HELLO THERE song?!  GIVE IT TO ME NOW! On this episode: is there a “Hello There Song” in the works? why does Roy takes so long between songs? when can we expect new Royish Good Looks music? Support Royish Good Looks on Patreon ►► https://bit.ly/RGL-Patreon Patreon Producers: Adam Bengston Subscribe to Royish Good Looks on YouTube:Main Channel ►► https://bit.ly/Sub-to-RGL 2nd Channel ►► https://bit.ly/Sub-to-RGL-2Follow Royish Good Looks on Socials:Instagram ►► https://www.instagram.com/RoyishGoodLooks Twitter ►► https://www.twitter.com/RoyishGoodLooks Facebook Page ►► https://www.facebook.com/RoyishGoodLooks Facebook Group ►► https://bit.ly/RGL_Facebook-Group Tik Tok ►► https://bit.ly/RGL_TikTok Listen to Royish Good Looks’ Music:Bandcamp ►► https://royishgoodlooks.bandcamp.comSpotify ►► https://spoti.fi/2rUQCpr  Apple Music ►► https://apple.co/36QoUZX  Amazon Music ►► https://amzn.to/31uJbVo  Pandora ►► https://pdora.co/30uaiPG  Deezer ►► https://bit.ly/RGL-Deezer  Buy T-Shirts ►► https://bit.ly/RGL-MerchArtwork by Chaoticeniir ►► https://www.instagram.com/chaoticeniir  

Roy breaks down writing and recording the song “Feel the Force.”  You’ll hear the vocals, guitars, and drums isolated from the mix in this part by part walk-through. On this episode: Hear an alternate demo version of the song What lyrical phrase Roy thought would upset Star Wars fans How Roy borrowed ideas from Imagine Dragons, The Police, Genesis & Bad Suns How to draw listeners in with contrasting arrangements Roy’s secret to creating intriguing choir vocals The production tricks used to make the song “pop” Roy’s favorite parts of the song …and much more! Inside the Song (YouTube playlist) ►► https://bit.ly/Inside-the-Song_YouTubeInside the Song (Spotify playlist) ►► https://spoti.fi/3fL4uZ0 00:00 Intro05:08 Song Start — Singing Force Ghosts05:43 Verse 1 — palm mutes, vocal stacks, & lo-fi drums 08:54 Chorus 1 — creating contrast, star power, arpeggios, & vocals12:30 Post Chorus 1 - Cinematic strings, synths & seeing-stone mediation 14:08 Verse 2 — Drum grooves, acoustic vs. electric, & echoes 20:24 Chorus 2 — Anthem arrangements, vocal stacks, bass notes?!22:47 Post Chorus 2 — Momentum & tambourines...plus oo’s AND ahh’s24:32 Bridge — Bass fills, film quotes, & 3-part harmony25:39 Chorus 3 — Not-a-breakdown, faux-crescendos & dramatic vocals26:29 Final Chorus & Post Chorus — It’s 1 louder!27:21 Outro Reprise — Lo-fi drums, guitars, and mmm’s Support Royish Good Looks on Patreon ►► https://bit.ly/RGL-Patreon Subscribe to Royish Good Looks on YouTube:Main Channel ►► https://bit.ly/Sub-to-RGL 2nd Channel ►► https://bit.ly/Sub-to-RGL-2Follow Royish Good Looks on Socials:Instagram ►► https://www.instagram.com/RoyishGoodLooks Twitter ►► https://www.twitter.com/RoyishGoodLooks Facebook Page ►► https://www.facebook.com/RoyishGoodLooks Facebook Group ►► https://bit.ly/RGL_Facebook-Group Tik Tok ►► https://bit.ly/RGL_TikTok Listen to Royish Good Looks’ Music:Bandcamp ►► https://royishgoodlooks.bandcamp.comSpotify ►► https://spoti.fi/2rUQCpr  Apple Music ►► https://apple.co/36QoUZX  Amazon Music ►► https://amzn.to/31uJbVo  Pandora ►► https://pdora.co/30uaiPG  Deezer ►► https://bit.ly/RGL-Deezer  Buy T-Shirts ►► https://bit.ly/RGL-MerchArtwork by Chaoticeniir ►► https://www.instagram.com/chaoticeniir Patreon Producers: Adam Bengston

This week, Roy counts down his favorite songs!  Each one has something special from composition & songwriting to recording & production...with a heavy serving of teenage angst. Roy's Favorite Songs (Spotify Playlist) ►► https://spoti.fi/2Ymtc8rRoy's Favorite Songs (YouTube Playlist) ►► https://bit.ly/37gpfr2 Support Royish Good Looks on Patreon ►► https://bit.ly/RGL-Patreon Subscribe to Royish Good Looks on YouTube:Main Channel ►► https://bit.ly/Sub-to-RGL 2nd Channel ►► https://bit.ly/Sub-to-RGL-2Follow Royish Good Looks on Socials:Instagram ►► https://www.instagram.com/RoyishGoodLooks Twitter ►► https://www.twitter.com/RoyishGoodLooks Facebook Page ►► https://www.facebook.com/RoyishGoodLooks Facebook Group ►► https://bit.ly/RGL_Facebook-Group Tik Tok ►► https://bit.ly/RGL_TikTok Listen to Royish Good Looks’ Music:Bandcamp ►► https://royishgoodlooks.bandcamp.comSpotify ►► https://spoti.fi/2rUQCpr  Apple Music ►► https://apple.co/36QoUZX  Amazon Music ►► https://amzn.to/31uJbVo  Pandora ►► https://pdora.co/30uaiPG  Deezer ►► https://bit.ly/RGL-Deezer  Buy T-Shirts ►► https://bit.ly/RGL-MerchArtwork by Chaoticeniir ►► https://www.instagram.com/chaoticeniir Patreon Producers: Adam Bengston

Chetreo joins the show to talk about his popular Rick and Morty remix songs, music production, and life on YouTube!  His channel has garnered over 161,000 subscribers and over 67 million views.  WUBBA-LUBBA-DUB-DUB!!! On this episode:  Chetreo’s YouTube journey from early years How he maps out his remix songs What it was like collaborating with Schmoyoho The “calling-card” you’ll hear in every Chetreo remix How his most successful song was produced in an afternoon Which YouTube comments are Chetreo’s LEAST favorite His advice for aspiring creators Chetreo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ChetreoChetreo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Chetreo  00:00 Intro08:19 How Chetreo maps out a remix11:35 Tutorial for remixing vocals?16:34 Collaborating with Schmoyoho19:05 “I Am Alive” song breakdown20:36 Chetreo’s musical inspirations22:33 Thoughts on YouTube & Motivation25:07 Advice for aspiring creators28:03 YouTube comments……. Support Royish Good Looks on Patreon ►► http://bit.ly/RGL-Patreon Subscribe to Royish Good Looks on YouTube:Main Channel ►► http://bit.ly/Sub-to-RGL 2nd Channel ►► http://bit.ly/Sub-to-RGL-2 Follow Royish Good Looks on Socials:Instagram ►► http://www.instagram.com/RoyishGoodLooks Twitter ►► https://www.twitter.com/RoyishGoodLooks Facebook Page ►► https://www.facebook.com/RoyishGoodLooks Facebook Group ►► http://bit.ly/RGL_Facebook-Group Tik Tok ►► http://bit.ly/RGL_TikTok Listen to Royish Good Looks’ Music:Bandcamp ►► https://royishgoodlooks.bandcamp.comSpotify ►► https://spoti.fi/2rUQCpr  Apple Music ►► https://apple.co/36QoUZX  Amazon Music ►► https://amzn.to/31uJbVo  Pandora ►► https://pdora.co/30uaiPG  Deezer ►► http://bit.ly/RGL-Deezer Artwork by Chaoticeniir ►► https://www.instagram.com/chaoticeniir Patreon Producers: Adam Bengstonhttps://bit.ly/RGL-Patreon

Roy breaks down writing and recording the song “I Am Your Father.”  You’ll hear the vocals, guitars, and drums isolated from the mix in this part by part walk-through. On this episode: how rhythm and groove plays a huge role in making a song fun why loop-based songs are so hard to arrange the Jimmy Eat World “trick” Roy borrows for this song (and many others…) how Roy knows a song is a “good” song the arranging and production tricks used to make the song “pop” Roy’s favorite (and least favorite) part of the song ….and much more! 00:00 Intro05:06 Verse 1: Guitars & Lyrics07:11 Chorus 1: Simple, yet excting10:04 Verse 2: The groove, echoes, & the Emperor14:10 Pre-Chorus 2: Drop the bass out15:03 Chorus 2: 1975 hi-hats, bass riffs, and vocal arranging 18:04 Post Chorus: Get pumped up!20:01 Bridge & Breakdown Chorus: Call back to the Verse23:03 Outro: Louder is better Support Royish Good Looks on Patreon ►► http://bit.ly/RGL-Patreon Subscribe to Royish Good Looks on YouTube:Main Channel ►► http://bit.ly/Sub-to-RGL 2nd Channel ►► http://bit.ly/Sub-to-RGL-2 Follow Royish Good Looks on Socials:Instagram ►► http://www.instagram.com/RoyishGoodLooks Twitter ►► https://www.twitter.com/RoyishGoodLooks Facebook Page ►► https://www.facebook.com/RoyishGoodLooks Facebook Group ►► http://bit.ly/RGL_Facebook-Group Tik Tok ►► http://bit.ly/RGL_TikTok Listen to Royish Good Looks’ Music:Bandcamp ►► https://royishgoodlooks.bandcamp.comSpotify ►► https://spoti.fi/2rUQCpr  Apple Music ►► https://apple.co/36QoUZX  Amazon Music ►► https://amzn.to/31uJbVo  Pandora ►► https://pdora.co/30uaiPG  Deezer ►► http://bit.ly/RGL-Deezer Artwork by Chaoticeniir ►► https://www.instagram.com/chaoticeniir Patreon Producers: Adam Bengston

Roy gives an overview on mixing music.  You'll learn about the philosophies he applies for each instrument.  Plus, you'll hear audio examples of balancing tracks and adding effects.  On this episode: A simple way to approach mixing rock style music Tips for balancing drums, bass, guitars, and vocals Hear a "before & after" of a mix with & without any effects Why keeping a fresh perspective is crucial …and many more tips and tricks! 00:00 Intro04:38 What makes a “good” mix?06:18 Drums: Tight, Natural, or Room-y?07:51 Bass: Mellow or Aggressive?09:29 Guitars: Rock n Roll or Pop?11:05 Vocals: What’re the lyrics?!12:49 What instrument is the focal point?14:33 Effects: Before & After 17:55 Keep a fresh perspective  Support Royish Good Looks on Patreon ►► http://bit.ly/RGL-Patreon Subscribe to Royish Good Looks on YouTube:Main Channel ►► http://bit.ly/Sub-to-RGL 2nd Channel ►► http://bit.ly/Sub-to-RGL-2 Follow Royish Good Looks on Socials:Instagram ►► http://www.instagram.com/RoyishGoodLooks Twitter ►► https://www.twitter.com/RoyishGoodLooks Facebook Page ►► https://www.facebook.com/RoyishGoodLooks Facebook Group ►► http://bit.ly/RGL_Facebook-Group Tik Tok ►► http://bit.ly/RGL_TikTok Listen to Royish Good Looks’ Music:Bandcamp ►► https://royishgoodlooks.bandcamp.comSpotify ►► https://spoti.fi/2rUQCpr  Apple Music ►► https://apple.co/36QoUZX  Amazon Music ►► https://amzn.to/31uJbVo  Pandora ►► https://pdora.co/30uaiPG  Deezer ►► http://bit.ly/RGL-Deezer Artwork by Chaoticeniir ►► https://www.instagram.com/chaoticeniir Patreon Producers: Adam Bengston

Roy breaks down writing and recording the song “Let the Past Die.”  You’ll hear the vocals, guitars, and drums isolated from the mix in this part by part walk-through of the song. On this episode: why the song is so darn intense and dramatic (…on accident) which part was recycled from a completely different song why falsetto vocals were used on 3 occasions throughout the song the arranging and production tricks used to make the song “pop” Roy’s favorite part of the song …and so much more! 00:00 Intro 03:53 What's with the ukulele vibe?! 07:57 Kylo's Verse 10:11 Chorus 1: Suspense & Vocal Arranging 12:39 Rey's Verse: Echoes & 80s Drum Fills 14:38 Pre Chorus 2: Background Vocals & Falsetto 17:13 Chorus 2: Drums, Lower Harmonies & the "B Part" 20:11 The Bridge: Old Demos & Dramatic Effects 23:33 Chorus 3: Ska Guitar & Lead Guitar 24:57 YouTube Comments: "The Sequels" Vox "We Measured Pop Music's Falsetto Obsession" ►► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJT2h5uGAC0 Support Royish Good Looks on Patreon ►► http://bit.ly/RGL-Patreon Subscribe to Royish Good Looks on YouTube:Main Channel ►► http://bit.ly/Sub-to-RGL 2nd Channel ►► http://bit.ly/Sub-to-RGL-2 Follow Royish Good Looks on Socials:Instagram ►► http://www.instagram.com/RoyishGoodLooks Twitter ►► https://www.twitter.com/RoyishGoodLooks Facebook Page ►► https://www.facebook.com/RoyishGoodLooks Facebook Group ►► http://bit.ly/RGL_Facebook-Group Tik Tok ►► http://bit.ly/RGL_TikTok Listen to Royish Good Looks’ Music:Bandcamp ►► https://royishgoodlooks.bandcamp.comSpotify ►► https://spoti.fi/2rUQCpr  Apple Music ►► https://apple.co/36QoUZX  Amazon Music ►► https://amzn.to/31uJbVo  Pandora ►► https://pdora.co/30uaiPG  Deezer ►► http://bit.ly/RGL-Deezer Artwork by Chaoticeniir ►► https://www.instagram.com/chaoticeniir Patreon Producers: Adam BengstonTrenton K. Bond

Roy celebrates the magic of cover songs and rediscovers rare covers he recorded between 2011-2017. On this episode: why cover songs are awesome the cover show that was better than any "real" show clips from a variety of cover songs recorded by Roy which Blink-182 song Roy will *probably* cover one day ...and more RGL cover song trivia! 00:00 Intro05:15 Playing covers with a live band06:37 My covers & where you can download them15:14 Why no recent covers?All the original songs from this episode (YouTube playlist): https://bit.ly/Songs-Roy-Covered Support Royish Good Looks on Patreon ►► http://bit.ly/RGL-Patreon Subscribe to Royish Good Looks on YouTube:Main Channel ►► http://bit.ly/Sub-to-RGL 2nd Channel ►► http://bit.ly/Sub-to-RGL-2 Follow Royish Good Looks on Socials:Instagram ►► http://www.instagram.com/RoyishGoodLooks Twitter ►► https://www.twitter.com/RoyishGoodLooks Facebook Page ►► https://www.facebook.com/RoyishGoodLooks Facebook Group ►► http://bit.ly/RGL_Facebook-Group Tik Tok ►► http://bit.ly/RGL_TikTok Listen to Royish Good Looks’ Music:Bandcamp ►► https://royishgoodlooks.bandcamp.comSpotify ►► https://spoti.fi/2rUQCpr  Apple Music ►► https://apple.co/36QoUZX  Amazon Music ►► https://amzn.to/31uJbVo  Pandora ►► https://pdora.co/30uaiPG  Deezer ►► http://bit.ly/RGL-Deezer Artwork by Chaoticeniir ►► https://www.instagram.com/chaoticeniir Patreon Producers: Adam BengstonTrenton K. Bond