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There’s about 40,000 songs being added to Spotify every day, so the only way you can get discovered, is if your music truly stands out. How do you do that? Well, in this lesson you’ll learn 3 hacks to make your music stand out from the crowd! But first… Tea!
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INTRO So, to counter all the boring year-end lists of smash hits, we started a new Hack Music Theory tradition last year: The Most Artistic Music of the Year. We selected the winner by asking ourselves this question: What release this year contained the most interesting theory, used in the most creative way, resulting in an accessible work of art. And the vital criteria here is accessibility, cos it’s actually surprisingly easy to write creative music, but it’s surprisingly difficult to write creative music that makes people dance and sing along! Now, without further ado, the winner of 2019’s Most Artistic Music of the Year, is… Dan D’Lion.
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Dan D’Lion is a British producer and singer, who came outta nowhere this year with two jaw-dropping EPs (\"Perspective\" EP & \"Betterman\" EP). The first time we heard Dan D’Lion was in Spotify’s New Music Friday playlist a few months back, when his song “Simmer Down” totally jumped out at us, and almost nothing on that playlist ever stands out, let alone jumps out! So, in this lesson, we’ll hack the pre-chorus of “Simmer Down”, where three musical elements make this song truly stand out from the crowd. To be honest though, we could easily make four lessons on this one section alone, it’s that good! So as soon as this lesson ends, go listen to Dan D’Lion and hit repeat, cos it’ll take many listens to explore the musical depths of his 10 songs.
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GIVEAWAY Now, just before we jump into the lesson, we’ve got exciting news for you: We’re feeling festive, so one of you will win our bestselling online course: Apprenticeship #1 (worth $150). The course contains 17 hours of video that guides you through every step of the music making process, from blank screen to finish song. Details on how to enter coming up later, but now, it’s time to open your DAW to hack music theory.
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SETUP Alright, now you’re gonna learn the three theory hacks from Dan D’Lion that will make your music stand out! And for the example in this lesson, we’ll be using our version that we made earlier, using these three hacks. So, start by setting up four bars of 4/4, with your tempo set to 108 BPM, and your grid set to 1/16 notes. Dan D’Lion uses A natural minor for this section, so we’ll use it too.
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HACK 1. MODAL AMBIGUITY The first thing you’ll feel when listening to this section in “Simmer Down”, is that it’s not obvious what the key is. Dan D’Lion very cleverly does this by starting his bass line with a long note that makes us think it’s the root, but it’s not. Then after this long note, he drops down to the real root (A), which is when the ambiguity takes hold, as we thought the bass line started on the root, but now A feels like the root. Dan D’Lion does help us to hear A minor as the actual key though, by playing synth arpeggios in the background that reinforce A minor. Now, while this ambiguity around keys is a trendy hack these days, when most songwriters and producers use it, they just go back and forth between the relative major and minor keys. But that’s not interesting enough for Dan D’Lion, what he does is to go back and forth between A natural minor and its relative Dorian mode. In our example, we chose the relative Lydian mode, so we started our bass line on F. And whatever relative mode you choose, be sure to start your bass line on that mode’s root note. And if you need help understanding the modes, then simply use the mode hacks in our Songwriting & Producing PDF (click & scroll down).
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HACK 2. USE THIS NOTE Now that you’ve blurred the line between A natural minor and the relative mode that you chose, it’s time to blur that blurred line! You see, Dan D’Lion isn’t satisfied with merely creating ambiguity around the key, he then goes on to break free from those two keys by using the note C♯, which is not in either key, so it’s what we call “non-diatonic”. This blurring of the blurred line not only enhances the ambiguity from Hack 1, but it also creates the ultimate standout moment in your song. In fact, it was this exact note that made Dan D’Lion’s song jump out at us in the first place.
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HACK 3. COUNTERPOINT Dan D’Lion used the compositional technique known as counterpoint to write his backing vocals. And counterpoint is when the contour of your backing melody counters the contour of your lead melody. It’s extremely rare to hear counterpoint in popular music, as almost all backing melodies these days just harmonise the lead melody by following its contour, usually a 3rd above or below. But, by using counterpoint to write your backing melody, you inject one of the rarest elements into your song, which will make it truly stand out from the crowd. And by the way, if you need help with counterpoint, then simply use our counterpoint hack, which is also in our Songwriting & Producing PDF (click & scroll down). And, if you need help with writing melodies, then use our Melody Checklist, which is in that PDF as well. It’s the ultimate list of dos and don’ts for writing great melodies.
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MORE So, now that you’ve got one section coming together, how do you write the other sections? Then, how do you transition between them (especially when they’re in different keys)? And then, how do you structure and arrange your song? These are issues many songwriters and producers struggle with, and that’s exactly why we made our online apprenticeship course, which guides you through every step of the music making process, from blank screen to finished song. So, if you wanna learn our secret method for writing (and finishing) great songs, which we don’t teach in these free lessons, then check out our Apprenticeship #1 online course.
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NEXT Alright, now let’s have a listen to our standout section, but just before the playthrough, here’s how you can win our online course Apprenticeship #1: Write a comment below this video on YouTube, and tell us why you should win. It’s that simple! We’ll then pick our favourite answer, and announce the winner in our newsletter this Sunday (15 Dec 2019). So, be sure to post your comment by Saturday (14 Dec 2019), and also, make sure you’re on our mailing list(you can sign up on our home page).
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Sadly, this is our last lesson of the year, but we’ve got EPIC news for you about 2020. When we come back in early January, we’re gonna be launching Apprenticeship #2. This course is the mother of all courses, it’s taken us over a year to make, and it contains over 30 hours of video! So, if your New Year’s resolution is to get serious and commit to your music, then make sure you’ve done Apprenticeship #1 before January, cos come 2020, it’s Apprenticeship #2 time! Thanks for watching (or listening, if you’re on the podcast), and we’ll see you in a few weeks. Until then, happy holidays, and thank you for another magical year, we really appreciate you being here.
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Kate & Ray Harmony (AKA Revolution Harmony) Music Teachers & Producers in Vancouver BC, Canada
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ABOUT Hack Music Theory is a pioneering DAW method for making great music that stands out, so you can move and grow your audience! Taught by multi-award-winning music lecturer Ray Harmony, and his protégé wife Kate Harmony, from their studio in Vancouver BC, Canada. Ray is the author of critically-acclaimed book series \"Hack Music Theory\", and has made music with Serj Tankian (System of a Down), Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine), Steven Wilson (Porcupine Tree), Devin Townsend (Strapping Young Lad), Ihsahn (Emperor), Kool Keith (Ultramagnetic MCs), Madchild (Swollen Members), and many more! Kate has the highest grade distinction in Popular Music Theory from the London College of Music, and is the only person on the planet who's been trained by Ray to teach his method. On that note, Hack Music Theory teaches relevant and instantly-usable music theory for producers, songwriters, DAW users, and all other music makers (guitarists, bassists, singers, drummers, etc.) in all genres, from EDM to R&B, pop to hip-hop, reggae to rock, electronic to metal (and yes, we djefinitely djent!).
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One linguistic challenge in Homefront is the term "Resistance" – which in the Korean-occupied U.S. context carries both revolutionary and terrorist connotations. An unverified subtitle might translate it simply as "Perlawanan" (resistance). The Verified Sub Indo version, however, opts for "Gerakan Bawah Tanah" (underground movement), a phrase that aligns with Indonesia’s own historical narratives of anti-colonial struggle (e.g., against Dutch occupation). This choice reflects deliberate localization, not just translation – and verification ensures this nuance is preserved.
The Steam page for Homefront: The Revolution officially states that Bahasa Indonesia is for interface, audio, or subtitles. This leaves a huge gap for Indonesian gamers who prefer or need to read in their native language. This is where the community steps in.
Finding a verified, high-quality source to watch the action-packed movie Homefront with Indonesian subtitles (sub Indo) can be challenging. The internet is filled with broken links, intrusive ads, and unsafe download buttons. This comprehensive guide provides everything you need to know about safely streaming and downloading Homefront sub Indo from verified platforms. What is Homefront?
Without verification, users risk:
As one of Indonesia's largest homegrown streaming platforms, Vidio offers a vast library of international movies under its "Vidio Premier" subscription. They offer verified content with accurate local localization.
Enter the scene. These are fan-made subtitle files (often .srt or .ass) created by volunteer translators who localize the game’s script. The process is arduous: extracting text, translating military terminology, time-syncing dialogue, and patching the game files. In Indonesia, where English proficiency varies widely, these subtitles democratize high-end gaming. A student in Jakarta or a café-goer in Bandung can suddenly understand why the protagonist, Ethan Brady, fights so fiercely. The Sub Indo movement transforms Homefront from a confusing shoot-em-up into an accessible piece of speculative fiction.
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A successful home front requires a multi-faceted approach, involving various stakeholders and components. Some of the key elements of a successful home front include:
Interestingly, there is also an academic dimension to the quality of Indonesian subtitles for Homefront . A research paper titled "A Subtitling Analysis On Directive Utterance In Homefront Movie By Baba Naheel" analyzes the translation accuracy of a specific Indonesian subtitle for the film. The study evaluates methods (communicative, idiomatic, free translation) and categorizes accuracy levels. According to the research, 62% of the directive utterances in that particular subtitle file were rated as "very accurate," 24% as "less accurate," and 14% as "not accurate". The paper includes specific examples of accurate translations, such as "Drop your weapon!" translated as "Jatuhkan senjata kalian!".
A secure option to purchase or rent the film. Subtitles are verified and integrated directly into the player. How to Check if a Source is Verified
: Things turn deadly when Gator discovers Broker’s past undercover work, leading to a violent clash between the retired agent and a local crime syndicate. Jason Statham as Phil Broker. James Franco as Morgan "Gator" Bodine. Winona Ryder as Sheryl Marie Mott. Where to Watch (Verified)
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