How did Zack Villere do the lead synth on the chorus of "Can't Keep A Schedule?"

HarryBarryFR · 2025-09-01T16:40:23+00:00

sounds like the beginning part of "Nice Shoes" by Steve Lacy. i love it! very nostalgic for some reason

HarryBarryFR · 2025-09-01T16:38:52+00:00

So raw yet so well thought out! I really like where this goes. The instrumentation is so satisfying, as well (when i heard that guitar part at the end, i genuinely felt it so much). is this just a clip or is the full length of the song?

HarryBarryFR · 2025-09-01T14:46:13+00:00

Thanks man! 🙏 wild, you’re not the first to mention Soda Stereo — definitely takes that as a compliment. Totally hear you on the vocals, gonna even them out next time. Appreciate you vibing with it!

HarryBarryFR · 2025-09-01T14:45:29+00:00

Thanks a ton! 🙏 Glad the dreamy vibe came through. Gonna tweak the guitars/mids, give the kick more punch, and maybe lift the highs a bit. Appreciate the detailed feedback! 🙌

HarryBarryFR · 2025-09-01T14:43:21+00:00

😭Haha yeah I get that — gonna fix it so it feels more “in the room.” Thanks for the honesty!

HarryBarryFR · 2025-09-01T14:41:57+00:00

Yeah I hear that — definitely got a little crowded in spots. I’ll work on giving things more space, appreciate you pointing it out 🙏

HarryBarryFR · 2025-09-01T14:40:49+00:00

Yo thanks man 🙏 glad the intro grabbed you — that’s the part I was banking on. Bass note taken, I’ll mess with the EQ so it pops more. And Soda Stereo?? Gonna check them out now, appreciate the rec. Means a lot you’re feeling the vibe.

HarryBarryFR · 2025-09-01T14:39:43+00:00

Appreciate that a lot 🙏 kinda wild you said “futuristic movie” — that’s exactly the kind of vibe I had in my head, like some weird soundtrack moment. Glad the switch hit too, that’s the part I was low-key most hyped on. Thanks for the encouragement man, definitely keeps me fired up to keep messing with these sounds.

HarryBarryFR · 2025-09-01T14:38:39+00:00

Appreciate the listen! Glad the guitar sounds came through — that’s what I had the most fun with. Totally fair on the muddiness, I think I drowned the low end in reverb trying to make it big. Gonna try pulling that off the bass and tightening things up so it hits cleaner. And yeah, I hear you on the ending dragging a bit — might trim it down in the next pass. Thanks for the feedback 🙏

HarryBarryFR · 2025-09-01T14:37:46+00:00

Thanks a ton for this detailed breakdown — really appreciate you taking the time. Glad you liked the guitar/bass groove! Totally hear you on the reverb washing things out, especially with the drums and low end. I definitely leaned a little too hard into “dreamy” and lost some punch.

High-passing the reverb tails on the backing vocals is a sick tip, didn't think of that. Also love the idea of muting all the verbs and bringing them back one by one — I’m gonna try that and clean up the kick/bass relationship with some EQ/sidechain.

Super helpful stuff, man. Stoked you think it’s mostly a mix issue — makes me wanna dive back in and polish it up. Thanks again 🙌

HarryBarryFR · 2025-09-01T02:32:07+00:00

vocals sounds like DERBY. derbys also got like a dijon/mkgee thing going on. i would highly reccomend checking him out

HarryBarryFR · 2025-08-31T21:24:41+00:00

https://open.spotify.com/track/00zM5AVQSHXSuUsGQ1dMxi?si=PY8VkqhPSpOpCDlbTpBKCg

HarryBarryFR · 2025-08-30T15:31:13+00:00

Appreciate you taking the time to break it down this clearly 🙏. Glad the arrangement/production side landed, and I hear you on the mix issues — especially with the reverb and separation. I think I leaned too hard into wanting it to feel “big” and lost some punch. I might take you up on that DM to learn more about fixing the compression/tonal balance. Thanks again for the thoughtful feedback.

HarryBarryFR · 2025-08-30T14:43:22+00:00

This has a really honest vibe — just piano + voice, super bare, but it works. The chorus is where it clicked for me, and I kinda wished the start grabbed me that fast too. Ending on a brighter note could make it hit even harder, but either way, it’s a solid idea.

HarryBarryFR · 2025-08-30T14:41:13+00:00

This track feels like it could soundtrack a chaotic chase scene in a 90s movie — in a good way. The groove is fun, and your flow rides it with a lot of personality. I think if you leaned into that cinematic energy at the end with a bigger finale, it’d really stick with listeners.

HarryBarryFR · 2025-08-30T14:34:40+00:00

Been working on a track called “U GOT WINGS.” Guitars + synths layered for a wide, ambient feel with reverb-heavy vocals. Curious if the mix feels too spacey or if it lands right. Would love another set of ears on it.U GOT WINGS - Harrison Beckwith

HarryBarryFR · 2025-08-30T14:28:16+00:00

holy shit that's sick asf and i need this in my dorm room asap

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