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Ben Kama
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I've started a blog series where I create a tune from start to finish, writing in detail about the process. Audio, screenshots included plus quite likely some video feed in the coming episodes. The end product will be released for free, and all clips included are free to download and use as per Creative Commons license. So if you get inspired by some of the sounds or sample them you can hop on the track and create a remix or do your own.

I've done #1 and #2 already, if you're interested check it out:

Part 1: http://benkama.com/2011/06/15/journal-entry-1-the-pain-of-creation/

Part 2: http://benkama.com/2011/06/18/journal-entry-2-the-beat-generation/

Part 3: http://benkama.com/2011/06/24/journal-entry-3-makeover/

Part 4: http://benkama.com/2011/07/01/journal-entry-4-i-am-not-a-machine/

Part 5: http://benkama.com/2011/07/13/journal-entry-5-hook-line/

Part 6: http://benkama.com/2011/07/21/journal-entry-6-organized-chaos/

Part 7: http://benkama.com/2011/09/29/journal-entry-7-extended-play/

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This post has been edited 5 time(s), it was last edited by Ben Kama: 29-09-2011 19:46.
19-06-2011 00:57 Homepage of Ben Kama
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Good stuff bro!

I've read both, keep it up!

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22-06-2011 13:26 Homepage of jeffijoe
Ben Kama
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BUMP

Part 3: http://benkama.com/2011/06/24/journal-entry-3-makeover/

The tune took a new path... Check it out.

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24-06-2011 22:17 Homepage of Ben Kama
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It's actually very interesting to see how your first simple melody evolved into a full tune. And it sounds pretty good too! Nice one.
29-06-2011 13:27
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For anyone new or not-so-new to production THIS BLOG IS THE BLOG to read.
It shows the regular SHIT even a good producer has to dig through to get to the gems. This is so far from the superhero bull... you see most of the time.

If you are looking for tips and tricks on how to sound like Noisia or something like that then don't bother, this is about production, not about copying.

Cheers to Ben Kama for this blog!

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29-06-2011 23:33 Homepage of BattleDrone
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Very nice, enjoyed reading it a lot!
More producers should do this kind of thing!
30-06-2011 00:21
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Thank you very much for the feedback! The blog is getting a lot of hits and people seem to be interested in the theme. Haven't had time to work on the track this week, hopefully I got some free time on my hands tomorrow before checking out Subwave in the city!

I got some big plans for the next session Wink

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30-06-2011 23:15 Homepage of Ben Kama
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Part 4 is up!

Some vocal/voice tests:

http://benkama.com/2011/07/01/journal-entry-4-i-am-not-a-machine/

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01-07-2011 20:45 Homepage of Ben Kama
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Part 5 is now online @ http://benkama.com/2011/07/13/journal-entry-5-hook-line/

In short - Ditched the robo vocals and went for something more organic. Video included.

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13-07-2011 20:19 Homepage of Ben Kama
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Bang!

Part 6, structural work. Made an intro and a breakdown to the middle. And some other stuff, check:

http://benkama.com/2011/07/21/journal-entry-6-organized-chaos/

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21-07-2011 21:14 Homepage of Ben Kama
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BUMP!

Part 7 is finally online, after 2 months of peace and quiet. Tune almost finished now, check:

http://benkama.com/2011/09/29/journal-entry-7-extended-play/

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29-09-2011 19:46 Homepage of Ben Kama
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That turned out pretty good Big Grin

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30-09-2011 00:17 Homepage of BattleDrone
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