{"id":30265,"date":"2024-09-03T07:27:33","date_gmt":"2024-09-03T07:27:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new-blog.artlist.io\/blog\/?p=30265"},"modified":"2024-09-04T10:52:12","modified_gmt":"2024-09-04T10:52:12","slug":"david-greenbaum-sam-newton-collaboration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new-blog.artlist.io\/blog\/david-greenbaum-sam-newton-collaboration\/","title":{"rendered":"How a Grammy winner produced a hit song for Artlist in 6 hours"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A creative dream team<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What happens when a six-time <a href="\&quot;https:\/\/artlist.io\/blog\/davidgreenbaum\/\&quot;" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grammy Award-winning producer<\/a> meets a visionary filmmaker? Pure creative magic. Join us as we take you behind the scenes with David Greenbaum and <a href="\&quot;https:\/\/artlist.io\/blog\/how-artlist-helps-sam-newton-create-without-limits\/\&quot;" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sam Newton<\/a>, who set out on a mission to create an entire song from scratch\u2014in under a day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From capturing the natural sounds of California to blending their unique artistic talents, their collaboration is a must-see. Watch our exclusive mini-documentary to unpack their creative journey.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"b-youtube-embed\" id=\"7rIgjQ1dD2c\">\n    <div class=\"play-button\"><\/div>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src="\&quot;https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/7rIgjQ1dD2c\/maxresdefault.jpg\&quot;" class=\"asset original\" alt=\"Artlist Blog\"\ />\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src="\&quot;https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/7rIgjQ1dD2c\/maxresdefault.jpg\&quot;" class=\"asset desktop\" alt=\"Artlist Blog\"\ />\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src="\&quot;https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/7rIgjQ1dD2c\/maxresdefault.jpg\&quot;" class=\"asset desktop-small\" alt=\"Artlist Blog\"\ />\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src="\&quot;https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/7rIgjQ1dD2c\/maxresdefault.jpg\&quot;" class=\"asset tablet\" alt=\"Artlist Blog\"\ />\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src="\&quot;https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/7rIgjQ1dD2c\/maxresdefault.jpg\&quot;" class=\"asset mobile\" alt=\"Artlist Blog\"\ />\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Listen to the results<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out the song <a href="\&quot;https:\/\/artlist.io\/royalty-free-music\/song\/brontosaurus\/133255\&quot;" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brontosaurus<\/a>, the result of this unique project. It\u2019s now available for download in the Artlist catalog under David\u2019s stage name, <a href="\&quot;https:\/\/artlist.io\/royalty-free-music\/artist\/willow-mckenna\/2719\&quot;" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Willow McKenna<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"playlist\" id=\"69d07a5218569\"><\/div>\n\n    <script>\n        jQuery(document).ready(function($) {\n\n            if(\"songs\" == 'songs') {\n                $.ajax({\n                    method: \"POST\",\n                    url: \"https:\/\/search-api.artlist.me\/v1\/graphql\",\n                    contentType: \"application\/json\",\n                    data: JSON.stringify({\n                        query: `query SongList($page: Int!, $songSortType: Int!, $take: Int!, $vocalMenuId: Int!, $categoryIds: [Int], $collectionId: String, $searchTerm: String) {\n                        songList(page: $page, songSortType: $songSortType, take: $take, vocalMenuId: $vocalMenuId, categoryIds: $categoryIds, 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$tags: String!, $term: String!, $sortBy: SfxListRequestSortByOptions!) {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsfxList(categoryIds: $categoryIds, page: $page, tags: $tags, term: $term, sortBy: $sortBy) {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  page\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  songs {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  albumImageFilePath\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  artistName\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  isNew\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  nameForURL\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  relativeUrl\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  sitePlayableFilePath        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  songId \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  songName\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  }\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}`,\n                        variables: JSON.stringify({\n                            \"categoryIds\": \"\",\n                            \"page\": 1,\n                            \"tags\": \"\",\n                            \"term\": \"brontosaurus\",\n                            \"sortBy\": \"1\"\n                        }),\n                    })\n                }).done(function(res) {\n                    if (res == '') {\n      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null,\n                            ...special_data,\n                        });\n                    });\n\n                    \/\/ add event listener to the click on the wave itself\n                    audioWaveform.on(\"click\", () => {\n                        setTimeout(() => {\n                            if (wavesurfer.isPlaying()) {\n                                wavesurfer.pause();\n                                playPauseButton.html('<i class=\"fas fa-play\"><\/i>');\n                            } else {\n                                \/\/ pause all other audios that may be playing\n                                $('.playPauseButton').html('<i class=\"fas fa-play\"><\/i>');\n                                $.each(allWavesurfers, function(index, audio) {\n                                    allWavesurfers[index].pause();\n                                });\n                                \/\/ then play current audio\n                                wavesurfer.play();\n                                playPauseButton.html('<i class=\"fas fa-pause\"><\/i>');\n                            }\n                        }, \"200\");\n                    });\n\n                });\n            }\n\n        });\n    <\/script>\n\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The interview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-16000ae0 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new-blog.artlist.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Sam-Newton-and-David-Greenbaum-create-a-royalty-free-song-for-Artlist-new-5-1024x683.jpg ,https:\/\/new-blog.artlist.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Sam-Newton-and-David-Greenbaum-create-a-royalty-free-song-for-Artlist-new-5-scaled.jpg 780w, https:\/\/new-blog.artlist.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Sam-Newton-and-David-Greenbaum-create-a-royalty-free-song-for-Artlist-new-5-scaled.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/new-blog.artlist.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Sam-Newton-and-David-Greenbaum-create-a-royalty-free-song-for-Artlist-new-5-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"David Greenbaum and Sam Newton, talking in the recording studio, create a royalty-free song for Artlist\" class=\"uag-image-30794\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><strong>Q: Sam, as a filmmaker, you have a unique approach to storytelling. How did that influence your collaboration with David in creating this song, and what was it like to step into the role of a music producer?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ll be honest: David did 99% of the heavy lifting. He\u2019s such an incredible producer and musician that it was inspiring to step into his world and learn from him for a day. I have a small background in making music, but to be asked by David to actually be in the song was definitely a rush I will never forget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Q: I find the idea of incorporating sounds from your surroundings during a hike fascinating. Can you both walk us through how you chose the locations and what specific sounds you were looking to capture?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Any sound, even if it&#8217;s not coming from an instrument, has an inherent feel to it. It evokes a feeling and rhythm. So once we had a few sounds captured, I just listened and let it dictate a tempo and concept.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-e3d87f8a wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new-blog.artlist.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Sam-Newton-and-David-Greenbaum-create-a-royalty-free-song-for-Artlist-new-2-683x1024.jpg ,https:\/\/new-blog.artlist.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Sam-Newton-and-David-Greenbaum-create-a-royalty-free-song-for-Artlist-new-2-scaled.jpg 780w, https:\/\/new-blog.artlist.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Sam-Newton-and-David-Greenbaum-create-a-royalty-free-song-for-Artlist-new-2-scaled.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/new-blog.artlist.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Sam-Newton-and-David-Greenbaum-create-a-royalty-free-song-for-Artlist-new-2-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"David Greenbaum with recording equipment in the California countryside, to collect sounds for a royalty-free song for Artlist\" class=\"uag-image-30770\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><strong>Q: David, how did the outdoor environment influence the creative process? Did it change the way you typically approach producing music in the studio?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m very blessed to live near some beautiful nature and hiking trails. I love going up there with the artists I\u2019m working with. Ironically, it\u2019s pretty quiet up there, which is part of the appeal. So I think we were just stoked to hear anything! I was mostly hoping for some percussive elements that would stick out from what you normally hear when working on a song in a studio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Q: Sam, working with someone of David&#8217;s caliber must have been a unique experience. What was one thing you learned from him that you think other musicians or producers could benefit from?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>I think what I took away from this experience is the importance of experimentation. David is the type of artist who plays around with 100s of sounds and instruments and isn\u2019t afraid to get a little weird. It\u2019s so cool to see someone at his level still just throwing things at the wall to see what sticks. No idea was a bad idea. He would experiment, refine, and repeat, and that was such a rad thing to see firsthand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-3f5e2123 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new-blog.artlist.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Sam-Newton-and-David-Greenbaum-create-a-royalty-free-song-for-Artlist-new-1-1-1024x683.jpg ,https:\/\/new-blog.artlist.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Sam-Newton-and-David-Greenbaum-create-a-royalty-free-song-for-Artlist-new-1-1-scaled.jpg 780w, https:\/\/new-blog.artlist.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Sam-Newton-and-David-Greenbaum-create-a-royalty-free-song-for-Artlist-new-1-1-scaled.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/new-blog.artlist.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Sam-Newton-and-David-Greenbaum-create-a-royalty-free-song-for-Artlist-new-1-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"David Greenbaum and Sam Newton in the recording studio, create a royalty-free song for Artlist\" class=\"uag-image-30803\" width=\"5137\" height=\"3425\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><strong>Q: David, what advice would you give musicians or producers who want to capture authentic sounds in their music, but may not have access to high-end studios or equipment?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t be discouraged by your gear. We live in a time when that barely matters anymore. Creativity is way more important. You can even record sounds on your cell phone and process them like crazy in your DAW. Fidelity is overrated. Just push your gear to its limits and be wild and experimental.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Q: This collaboration between a seasoned music producer and a filmmaker is quite unique. How did your different backgrounds contribute to the final product, and what advice would you give to others looking to collaborate across disciplines?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Sam is brilliant. In front of and behind the camera, he\u2019s playing some kind of 3D chess and winning, and he makes it look easy. His technical knowledge, tasteful aesthetic, and storytelling abilities were super impressive. I&#8217;d recommend to others to give people space to do what they do\u2014see what you can learn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-96b72114 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new-blog.artlist.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Sam-Newton-and-David-Greenbaum-create-a-royalty-free-song-for-Artlist-new-3-683x1024.jpg ,https:\/\/new-blog.artlist.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Sam-Newton-and-David-Greenbaum-create-a-royalty-free-song-for-Artlist-new-3-scaled.jpg 780w, https:\/\/new-blog.artlist.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Sam-Newton-and-David-Greenbaum-create-a-royalty-free-song-for-Artlist-new-3-scaled.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/new-blog.artlist.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Sam-Newton-and-David-Greenbaum-create-a-royalty-free-song-for-Artlist-new-3-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Sam Newton sitting at a drumkit in the recording studio, create a royalty-free song for Artlist\" class=\"uag-image-30778\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><strong>Q: Capturing California\u2019s natural sounds added a unique layer to the song. How did you both ensure that these sounds blended seamlessly with the music and didn\u2019t feel out of place?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting with the sounds we found meant that they were the foundation we built the song on, so if any additional layer didn\u2019t fit, we threw it out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Q: Looking back on the experience, what is one takeaway or lesson from this collaboration that you think could inspire other creatives, whether they&#8217;re just starting out or already established in their fields?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Put your heart into whatever the universe puts in front of you. The journey of a creative professional can be very unpredictable, and you can find yourself in all kinds of situations you never would have thought you\u2019d be in. You were put there for a reason\u2014sometimes that reason is obvious, and sometimes it might not make sense until a while later. 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