“That’s just noise.“ (why we left classical music)

Support either of us on Patreon and you’ll get access to a bonus video where we share various noise techniques we use plus all the synth sounds we made while filming this (36 minutes in total) that you’re free to use in your own music: Thanks Sarah for joining me for this great conversation! Follow her here: Subscribe: My book: My online music production class: My plugin Transit: ★ FOLLOW ME HERE ★ Instagram TikTok Facebook Twitter ★ LISTEN TO MY MUSIC ★ Spotify Apple Bandcamp Tidal ★ GEAR ★ Disclosure: Most of these are affiliate links - if you buy anything through them (even if it’s not the linked item) I’ll receive a small percentage, which helps support my channel. My most used plugins Ableton Keyboard Headphones - lots of hype Headphones - low latency wireless Headphones - super pro omg Modular (North America) Modular (Europe) Small audio interface Big audio interface Analog preamp/comp Ableton Push How I learned synthesis Lav mic Main camera 2nd camera I use Distrokid to get my music on streaming platforms - get 7% off your first year here: ★ SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL MY TOP PATRONS ★ Jeriel Larano Frontpenny ...... Jacob Grigg Russ Creech Patrice Breton Gnare rd1994 florencia la rica Conjurer of the Magistus Tim Koulaev Daniel Coleman Tobias Gurdan -- Chapters 0:00 Our intros to musical noise 2:27 The draw of noise 5:14 The classical approach 8:12 Noise vs. music 13:15 Context & familiarity 17:08 New ways to listen 22:11 Paradigms, multitudes, freedom 25:44 Final thoughts If you’re new here, my name is Andrew Huang and I’m a musician who works with many genres and many instruments - and I’ve also made music with many things that aren’t instruments like balloons, pants, water, and dentist equipment. For more info visit my website: You can also stream and download my 40 albums and EPs at or check out my other videos at Thanks for watching today and a big hug to you if you share this video with someone!