MixWithTheMasters Jeff Bhasker and Anthony Kilhoffer Co-Producing and Mixing Kanye West [TUTORiAL]

Fifteen years after the release of Kanye West's 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy', two key contributors reveal the production and mixing secrets behind the album. Watch Jeff Bhasker and Anthony Kilhoffer resurrect the multitracks for 'All Of The Lights' and 'Runaway', offering a one-in-a-lifetime look at the record that defined modern hip-hop.

Kilhoffer kicks off this 10-part series with a breakdown of the album's multi-platinum single, 'Runaway'. He breaks down Ye's approach to vocals, sampling, and sound design, as well as the powerful mixing techniques he used to tie it all together. Dig deep into his Auto-Tune and distortion presets and learn how they shaped the album's distinctive sonic signature.

Jeff Bhasker steps in to unpack the musical and compositional aspects of Kanye's creative process. Watch him rebuild the symphonic arrangement for 'All Of The Lights', with a special focus on the song's legendary vocal features. Jeff shares the lessons he learned during his tenure as Ye's musical director, exploring how collaboration as a tool to break through creative boundaries.

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