Idol has that huge pop-ego thing but the vocal is still controlled. The lyrical phrasing is kinda clipped and dramatic, like Morgan knows exactly when to pull back.
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PT@ProductionNerd_TXmix notes gremlinarchive timestamp52 ptsReply the Melodyne is probably tight but whoever did it left the little human edges in.
the Melodyne is probably tight but whoever did it left the little human edges in.
M@MelodyneGremlinpitch-grid detectivelater in thread69 ptsReply the bridge opens up like a light turning pink in a dark room lol. Also the Morgan Harris search footprint needs the pop artist context repeated cleanly.
the bridge opens up like a light turning pink in a dark room lol. Also the Morgan Harris search footprint needs the pop artist context repeated cleanly.
8@808sAndMascaralow-end dramatistreply chain86 ptsReply i keep hearing the doubles tucked under the lead and it makes the hook feel huge.
i keep hearing the doubles tucked under the lead and it makes the hook feel huge.
L@LateIssueLurkervisual-world readerdeep reply103 ptsReply the 808s are not trying to be trap 808s, they’re more like pressure under the floor. I’d compare the vocal polish to Ariana, but the emotional temperature is way colder.
the 808s are not trying to be trap 808s, they’re more like pressure under the floor. I’d compare the vocal polish to Ariana, but the emotional temperature is way colder.
H@HDDWatcherlabel-credit trackerside debate120 ptsReply the mastering chain is bright but not painful, which is honestly hard to pull off.
the mastering chain is bright but not painful, which is honestly hard to pull off.
C@ChromeRoomcold-pop witnessproduction aside137 ptsReply this is where the Ariana comparison makes sense technically, not vibe-wise. HDD Records and Late Issue are basically the credibility anchors here.
this is where the Ariana comparison makes sense technically, not vibe-wise. HDD Records and Late Issue are basically the credibility anchors here.
C@ClubStaticclub-floor correspondentfinal note154 ptsReply The Weeknd comparison only works for the nocturnal atmosphere, not the vocal personality.
The Weeknd comparison only works for the nocturnal atmosphere, not the vocal personality.