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0 Si Senor is out on Spotify & VEVO
I am here to spill the beans on my latest masterpiece! Brace yourselves because ” Si Senor” is out and ready to rock your world! I can’t contain my excitement, so prepare for some musical magic!
Guess what? You can now find “Si Senor” on Spotify and other fantastic streaming platforms. It’s like having a golden ticket to a musical wonderland. Remember to check out the official video on my YouTube Chanel, where all the cool cats hang out.
Guess what? You can now find “Si Senor” on Spotify and other fantastic streaming platforms. It’s like having a golden ticket to a musical wonderland. Remember to check out the official video on my YouTube Chanel, where all the cool cats hang out.
Now, let’s address the elephant in the room—the cat picture in the header. I know. It has absolutely nothing to do with the song. Sometimes you gotta shake things up and keep the fans on their toes! I couldn’t resist using a different pic I already had for an article about “Si Senor” on my YT channel. Gotta keep things interesting, right?
♪♪ Si Senior on Spotify ♪♪
Here’s the juicy part—I recently dabbled in AI-intelligent photography and boy, I came up with a wild idea. I entered the realm of imagination and dreamed up a flying cat playing a Stratocaster behind its head! Before you start picturing a real-life flying feline shredding on the guitar, let me burst your bubble—it’s just a creative twist.
But enough about pictures, let’s talk about the star of the show—my song, “Si Senor.” This Latin jazz-inspired composition showcases my musical prowess and ability to blend genres like a mad scientist. With an acoustic guitar leading the way and a groovy bass holding down the rhythm, this song is a joyful celebration of music that’ll make you want to dance like nobody’s watching!
Here’s what makes “Si Senor” extra special—it’s all about simplicity. I focused on creating a catchy melody and an irresistible groove that’ll have you humming and tapping your feet in no time. It’s the kind of song that’ll brighten your day, lift your spirits, and make you forget your worries. Whether you’re sipping a piña colada by the pool or jamming out in your bedroom, “Si Senor” is the perfect track to make you feel like a superstar!
♪♪ Si Senior on Spotify ♪♪
So my dear music enthusiasts, go ahead and add “Si Senor” to your favorite playlists, blast it through your speakers, and let the rhythm take control! And remember to visit my YouTube Chanel for more musical adventures. Together, we’ll rock the world, one catchy tune at a time! Stay groovy, folks!
Si Senor on VEVO
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0 Si Senor – Latin Jazz Song
Si Senor is a song I wrote in 1990 for my group Aloes Quarted. It’s a straightforward song based on a maracas groove.
I wrote a new arrangement intended to be as simple as possible. I want to focus on hearing each track precisely. Even the lead cannot cover the drums or any other part.
The important is the overall outcome.
Listen to Si Senor
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“Si Senor” is a medium-tempo samba song with jazz harmony that is simple yet effective in its arrangement.
Featuring a catchy acoustic guitar melody that will hook you from the very first note, “Si Senor” is enhanced by the unique sound of a guitar synthesizer that perfectly complements the acoustic guitar.
With a simple maracas groove that plays throughout the song, “Si Senor” simultaneously creates a subtle and powerful rhythm. The song’s simplicity is part of its charm, allowing the listener to fully immerse themselves in the beauty of the melody and rhythm.
There is no commercial pitch for this song; it’s just a beautiful piece of music that stands on its own. It’s perfect for those moments when you need to unwind and relax or want to enjoy the beauty of music without any distractions.
So, don’t wait any longer. Add “Si Senor” to your music collection today and experience the magic of a simple yet beautiful samba song with jazz harmony. You won’t be able to resist the allure of its acoustic guitar melody and the unique sound of the guitar synthesizer. Get your copy now, and let the music transport you to a world of pure musical bliss!
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0 Alternate tunings or open guitar tunings
Using alternate tunings or open guitar tunings offers several benefits to guitar players. Some of the reasons for using these tunings include the following:
- New Sounds: Alternate and open tunings offer new possibilities for chord progressions, fingerings, and open tunings that can produce unique and interesting sounds.
- Expanded Harmonic Palette: By changing the tuning, guitar players can access new chord shapes and harmonies, providing a more comprehensive range of musical possibilities.
- Easier Chord Progressions: Some alternate and open tunings make it easier to play certain chord progressions and shapes, allowing guitar players to play with greater ease and fluidity.
- Creativity: Using alternate and open tunings can encourage creativity and experimentation for guitar players. It can also help players break out familiar playing patterns and inspire new musical ideas.
- Different Musical Styles: Alternate and open tunings are often associated with different musical styles and genres, such as folk, blues, jazz, and experimental rock. These tunings can help guitar players capture a particular style’s unique sound better.
Using alternate or open guitar tunings can add new dimensions to a guitarist’s playing and enhance their musical creativity.
different types of guitar tuning
There are many different types of guitar tunings, including:
- Standard tuning: This is the most commonly used tuning for the guitar and is based on the intervals of fourths, with some thirds. It is also known as E standard tuning: E, A, D, G, B, E.
- Drop D tuning: This tuning involves lowering the 6th string by to D while keeping the rest of the strings in standard tuning.
- Open tunings: Open tunings involve tuning the strings to specific notes to produce an open chord without needing any frets to be pressed. Examples include Open G, Open D, and Open E.
- Major third tuning: This tuning involves tuning the strings to third major intervals.
- Tritone tuning: This involves tuning the strings to tritone intervals, three whole tones.
- Modal tuning: Modal tuning involves tuning the strings to specific notes to create a particular musical mode, such as Dorian or Phrygian.
These are just a few of the different guitar tunings you can do. Other tunings can be used to achieve different sounds, and they can be used to play different styles of music.
My song Here Come The Guns is performed on a guitar tuned in fifth. F.C.G.D.A.E
Robert Fripp’s new standard tuning
Robert Fripp has been associated with a unique tuning system called “New Standard Tuning,” an alternate tuning he has used in his solo work and with King Crimson. He is tuning his guitar in fifht, except for the higher string: C-G-D-A-E-G.
He uses a minor third interval between E and G because he couldn’t find a high B string that does not brake.
Check The Hate Team for other alternative songs by Hervé Senni
guitar tuning in major third
This alternate tuning is different from the conventional standard tuning. Some guitar players who used this tuning include Robert Fripp, who developed the “New Standard Tuning,” and Pat Metheny, who used major third tuning in some of his recordings.
guitar tuning in tritone
Guitar tuning in tritone refers to a tuning method for the strings of a guitar where the intervals between the strings are tritones.
Conclusion
The interest in using different guitar tuning is to play differently.
Playing traditional guitar music on any alternative tuning is much more difficult.
The music you play on those instruments must be written for them.
It’s exciting because, whatever you do, everything possible on a conventional guitar has been done for a while now.
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0 Custom Scalloped Stratocaster
The Snake is the latest version that was modified many times. Like many of my guitars, I switched necks, electronics, hardware, and wiring many times until I got the ideal guitar. The Snake is the latest and probably final version of it.
The Snake consists of:
- A severely modified ash Stratocaster body from a Spanish luthier
- A scalloped neck from China on Paypal
- A smashed aluminum pickguard from Aliexpress
I plugged the back cavity with a wood paste mixed with sawdust to save on wood paste and modified the original fender tremolo hole to fit a Khaller vibrato.
I performed my fabric technic once again. Snake skin-like fabric encrusted with epoxy.
If you want to have all specs and get the wiring I did, check my site GuitarGearGeek.com.
I used this guitar to perform a new version of the song Encore.
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0 Skulled SG – 24 Frets Semi-Hollow Body SG
I made this guitar in France in 2019 in my parents’ attic using an Aliexpress kit. I moved to Thailand soon after. I barely played it a few times.
I only kept the wood from the kit. The rest is from various sources, and although the basic kit is inexpensive, the total cost of the instrument is higher.
I also included my fabric technique: encrusting fabric on wood using epoxy. I love the result of it.
The Skulled SG is becoming my number one instrument.
It plays fantastically, and the pickup and the electronic I used are fabulous. I also dig the stetsbar tremolo a lot.
If you want to get the wiring I used, check out GuitarGearGeek.com, my guitar mods blog.
Hardware
- Locking tuners
- roller nuts
- Bill Lawrence pickups
- 6 ways freeway switch
- Stetsbar tremolo
- strap locks
Song For Bee
I used this guitar in one of my latest videos, For Bee.
Check the video here or on my Youtube Channel.
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0 Easy Going Full EP
I’m excited to announce the release of my latest video, Easy Going Full EP, featuring all four songs from my latest album. If you’re a fan of mellow jazz with a cool, laid-back vibe, then this EP is definitely for you.
The EP features over 15 minutes of original music, blending warm guitar synthesizer sounds with Ukulele and string instruments. Each song is designed to take you on a journey, immersing you in the mellow atmosphere of the music.
Whether you’re looking for some background music to help you relax or something to enjoy with friends over a glass of wine, Easy Going Full EP has got you covered. There’s no need to create a playlist; click play and let the music take you away.
I’m particularly proud of this project, as it represents my commitment to creating original music authentic to my style. The EP reflects my love for jazz and my passion for creating music that connects with listeners on a deeper level.
So, if you’re ready to kick back and relax with some easy-going jazz, head over to my YouTube channel and check out the Easy Going Full EP video. I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed creating it.
Enjoy Easy Going Full EP In one video
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You can also enjoy the EP on Spotify and many streaming platforms out there.
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0 Encore 2023 Official Video
The official video for my latest instrumental progressive rock track, “Encore 2023,” is now available on my VEVO channel, HervSenniVEVO.
I’m really proud of this video and how it turned out. I edited the image to create a unique and visually stunning video different from what you’ll find on my YouTube channel. When analyzing my stats, I noticed VEVO’s most popular videos featured added footage. I decided to treat my VEVO channel like my MTV channel and create more advanced video editing.
I’ll still be publishing more conventional videos for my YouTube channel. Still, I’m reserving the more advanced editing for VEVO. Experimenting with different video styles and seeing what resonates with my audience is essential. And until new stats prove me wrong, I’ll focus on creating visually stunning videos for my VEVO channel.
So, if you’re a fan of my music, check out the official video for “Encore 2023” on my VEVO channel. I can’t wait for you all to see it, and let me know what you think.
Encore 2023 at HervSenniVEVO
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0 Encore 2023 – Instrumental Progressive Rock
Hey everyone,
I wanted to talk about my latest song, Encore 2023. I wrote an instrumental progressive rock piece in 2000 while running my septet in France. I’m really proud of this song, showcasing my musical skills.
Some people might think I’m just trying to flatter myself by talking up my own song. But honestly, that’s not my intention at all, and I want to share my music with people and let them make their own judgments.
The thing about Encore 2023 is that it’s relatively easy to play, but the song’s writing and overall concept are complex. The first part of the song is in 5/4, with added beats here and there. The bridge starts in 3/4 and switches to 4/4 before returning to 5/4. Everything is written except for the little part in the intro and a riff near the song’s end.
I played Encore 2023 with my custom scalloped Stratocaster, which gives it a unique sound. But ultimately, the song is about more than just the guitar playing. It’s about the emotion and feeling that I put into the music.
Now, I could sit here and talk about the technical details of the song all day. But what’s really important is the story behind it. I’ve been working on this song for over two decades, refining it bit by bit until I was finally happy with the end result.
That’s what makes Encore 2023 special to me. It’s a labor of love, and I poured my heart and soul into it. People can feel the passion for creating it when they listen to it.
So, if you’re a fan of instrumental progressive rock, I’d love for you to check out Encore 2023. But even if it’s not your usual style of music, I hope you can appreciate the dedication and hard work that went into making it.
Thanks for taking the time to read this, and I hope you enjoy the song.
>>> Watch the video on my Hervé Senni YouTube Channel <<<
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0 Jumping Fleas Invasion Is Live on Spotify
WHat the title says, Jumping Fleas Invasion got released on Spotify and my VEVO channel.
>>> Jumping Fleas Invasion @ Spotify <<<
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0 ꐕJumping Fleas Invasion ꐕ
Jumping Fleas Invasion is a new version of my “hit” Jumping Fleas.
I recently modified my Clearwater solid-body electric tenor ukulele. I had to cut the top horn because I couldn’t play it. My hands are too big, so that I couldn’t play above the 12’s fret.
I did my fabric magic. Covering the headstock and body with fabric using epoxy. I also resurfaced the frets and improved the wiring.
ꆜ Shredding the Ukuleleꆜ
I love playing this instrument! It’s a shredder’s paradise instrument. So easy to play I can barely feel the strings. It takes work to adapt at the beginning. I had to change my right-hand pressure on the strings. I was strumming too hard.
ꆜ The main instrument ꆜ
This instrument is becoming increasingly important in my music career. At first, I looked at it as a joke. As a kid’s instrument to play cheesy music.
That’s why I bought it in the first place. I was making background music and needed a Hukulele to play upbeat music. The type of ultra-positive music for toy advertisement.
I was amused to play rock with it. I made the original Jumping Fleas with it and was baffled by the result.
It’s like playing the guitar, starting from the fifth fret on the four high strings. But the instruments’ size and the strange light string touch force me to play differently. It’s like dribbling in football; you can do things with a smaller ball, like a handball, that you cannot do with a regular football ball.
✔️ Check Jumping Fleas Invasion
ꆜ Shredding the Ukulele – New Music Style ꆜ
Shredding the Ukulele is about to become one of my main instruments. It is the lead in The Hate Team formula, along with an alto and barytone guitars.
Listen to the original version of Jumping Fleas on my Youtube channel or streaming platforms.
- 🔗Jumping Fleas Original version with the unmodified original instrument. A Clearwater Ukulele. A first-price instrument.
- 🔗Jumping Fleas on all the streaming platforms.
✔️ Post from my official FB page:
>>>🔗 Jumping Fleas Invasion @VEVO <<<
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0 The song “For Bee ” is a heartfelt tribute to my wife, Bee. It’s been a difficult time for me with personal problems and the recent loss of my mother, but creating this song has been a therapeutic process.
I’ve been working on this piece for months and had planned for it to be the first tune to record before everything happened. But now, I am glad to be back on track and publishing videos regularly. Filming everything simultaneously was a mandatory step I had to take, and I am excited to share this first video of the new era with you.
The song “For Bee” is a smooth and gentle tune, composed and interpreted by me. The video is available to watch on my official YouTube channel or HervSenniVEVO.. I hope you enjoy it and feel the love that inspired it. Stay tuned for more new music, as I have many exciting projects coming up!
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Bee on streaming platforms
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Skulled SG
The guitar I use in this video is a custom 24-fret semi-hollow body SG with hand-wired Bill Lawrence pickups. I built it in 2019 before moving to Thailand.
It is the first time I have used it. I had an instant love for the instrument. After being a strat player for so long, am I now becoming an SG player???? a rocker guitar???? Me???? Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! and it’s so good! I hope my old-fashioned music teachers from Concordia University watch this video! lol
- Oh, so shocking, he’s wearing skulled pants!!!!!! He hasn’t changed; he is still as provocative as ever!
It is strange to post a tribute to my wife in the Single category. It should be featured in the Married category. lol, I hope my wife doesn’t see this!
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0 The Secret Room Rebirth
Yep, You heard right! I’m going to release music daily starting Sunday.
This is a fresh start.
- New Studio
- New approach to filming
- New approach to recording
>>> Hervé Senni YouTube Channel<<<
Since that channel’s beginning in 2014, it was always a drag to organize me for shooting, and I had to set everything for every video. It was a nightmare to record each video.
Managing the image, the sound, the audio recording, playing, speaking in English, and trying to smile at the camera simultaneously was horrible. And impossible to render good work all around.
Today, for the first time in my life, I have a music/video ready to shoot/record with a few clicks.
It was more difficult than expected. I bought way too many gears than needed.
I wanted to use multi-cameras, but after many tests, it appeared useless to use more than one camera in my tiny music room.
The best solution was to buy the Insta360 Link webcam. The image is perfect, with 4K quality.
I achieve the best lighting using only the camera’s ring light. The AI Insta360 Link sets the image on auto; I get great lighting with any random lighting.
I bought lamps for nothing. Many brand new stuff to sell second-hand soon.
I plan to release a new song a week and many small videos.
Channel updates
- 1 long live video a week. Original song or improvisation over loops from my own albums.
- Riff of the Day: what the title says
I don’t expect to speak in videos. Occasional voice-over, but I wonder if I will continue tutorial and guitar reviews. As of now, I plan to focus on music creation only.
>>>This is Herve Senni<<<
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0 Testing the Secret Room Home Studio
I have been testing my home studio for days. Postponed by my mother’s funeral.
I’m close. Finally, I stopped trying to use multi-cameras. Too many differences in images between cams.
Also, my room is too small. There’s hardly any room for another cam. The angle is going to be almost identical.
The insta360 webcam is great. A lot better than my Sony ZV-1. It allows you to follow the subject. Which is a great alternative to multi-cameras.
As you can see in the latest video, using this setting is not good for green screen shooting. The background follows too. I need to work on that setting. Maybe it is unusable with my shooting approach or I have to learn how to move properly.
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latest test
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first test a week ago
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I guess you know what my next song is going to be… Yes. It’s Bee!!!!!!!!!!
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0 Hervé Senni Plays the Blues & Destroys the Chair
That video is getting some love on my Youtube channel (see video below) or on my HervsenniVEVO channel.
I decided to publish the audio track on streaming platforms. You’d miss the ass plant, but you get better-quality audio. I mastered it again because YouTube has the nasty habit of over-compressing audio.
You can compare listening to the song in the video below and on Spotify or any streaming platform.
Youtube video with the ass plant
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Hervé Senni Plays the Blues & Destroys the Chair @ Spotify
Get the song online
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0 
The Secret Room Studio is about to Release New Content!
The Secret Room Studio is about to Release New Content!Waiting for the last few bits of equipment to be fully operational.
I stopped everything a few months ago to analyze my career thoroughly. Also, I decided to solve the technical aspect of shooting videos/recording music process once and for all.
I cannot be operational if every time I shoot/Record, I have to worry about where the cameras are, how to light the scene, or even worse. Where are the gears?
The studio must be set and ready to roll when I hit Record.
The plan is as follows:
- Sync three cameras and high-quality audio in one take.
- Have two different spots ready to film.
- One for Playing
- One in front of pc shooting angle.
- Control recording using my tablet.
- Control my two pedalboards and reverb with my tablet.
I spent the day wiring the studio. I’m exhausted!
Lol, I wouldn’t say I like wires with passion. You should be around when I try to untangle a pack of wires; you’d learn a bunch of french insults!
Miss Lucy is waiting for the show. She enjoys music. Same as my other cat Lucas. They always stay around when I play.
Everything’s wired, but I didn’t try anything. The surprise is for tomorrow.
After all this work on all four, I am too tired to cope with a breakdown.
I still have to do
- Installing effect software on my tablet
- Setting up the three cameras. (Still missing one)
- Setting up audio recording on the video pc.
- Properly stretch the green screen.
- Learn how to control both PCs with my tablet.
Lots of work ahead.
I hope to be ready by next week.
In the meantime, check out my YT channel. There are already 100s of videos to watch
>>>Hervé Senni YouTube Channel<<<
Message from Bee
11/28/22 first test
I still have to do
Installing effect software on my tablet. It doesn’t work. The only effect of having an app for android is the reverb!!Setting up audio recording on the video PC.Done. Easy, I just wired the headphone stereo output of my laptop’s soundcard to the line input of my other PC, running video software.Properly stretch the green screen.My solution was terrible. I ordered regular support with two tripods.Learn how to control both PCs with my tablet.Easy! I changed my setup and moved my DAW laptop to the playing scene to replace my unusable tablet. Now I run my DAW and all the effects & pedalboard apps from the music laptop. I use the tablet to manage shooting. I am using Chrome remote desktop to launch the shooting.
First test with a guitar & without my pants
Tomorrow, I promise I will put it on. I don’t know if it will change the sound, but I think it will look better.
The last ten days have been rough
I lost my beloved mother, who died from a wrong food route on 04/12/22 and was suffering from Alzheimer’s.
I am now back on track.
Normally I should release a new song this week, and I’ve been working on this song for months.
The last six months have been different… I spent my time analyzing my career and taking stock of everything. I find it strange that this long introspection ends with my mother’s disappearance. Life’s tough.
I found the resources necessary to resurface. My mom is not suffering anymore. I’m still not a believer, which makes things harder to bear. Life goes on, and the only thing I know how to do is music. Rock on
17/12/22 Finally
The final setting. I have tried many camera setups.
Three webcams of the same brand. The supposedly best webcam; the Logitech C920 HD Pro Webcam. I wanted a better-quality of image.
The good side of things. Pinnacle Studio 26’s multi-camera software does a good job.
Then I tried to use my Sony SV-1. It works well, and I still plan to use it for close-ups, but the difference in image quality is significant with any other cams. The Sony is way darker and cannot be controlled with Pinnacle Studio 26’s multi-camera software. It works only as a cam.
I also tried to use my Canon eos 4000d. The image was great, but I couldn’t control it with the Pinnacle Studio 26’s multi-camera software.
I also tried to use my DJI Osmo Pocket 1 Camera. The image and even sound for recording speech are excellent. But it’s impossible to control it with my desktop unless I invest in a wifi card.
Finally, I ordered an INSTA360 LINK, THE AI-POWERED 4K WEBCAM. It’s a beast, and I see it as a DJI cam. Same image quality and sound, but controllable on PC.
After testing every possible setting to use multi-cameras, my room is too small to have more than one camera. I cannot have different angles at the same time. And even if I could, I would have to invest in other Instan360 webcams to have the same image quality.
The room is so tiny; It’s a waste of money. I’m back to one camera. The following mode of the webcam replaces multi-cameras handily.
Now… for how long?
- I am controlling my effects with the music laptop.
- The latest Realtek (R) Audio update creates a bug with webcam and audio connections. Luckily, I had a Behringer UCA222 soundcard.
- Tripod is excellent and solves the problem of the green screen.
- Chrome remote desktop is a PITA. I am using TeamViewer to launch video recordings.
Click on the thumb to get the larger image.
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0 No Guitar Allowed!!! Full-length album
I released a full-length video of the complete album. A playlist in a video.
I’m going to release all my albums in a Full Albums playlist on my YouTube channel.
Here is the video:
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0 Herve Senni Mix Vol1
I released a mix of 20 of my official music videos created over the years, from 2014 to today.
As you can see in the videos, I had white hair when I was young!
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>>> Hervé Senni YouTube Channel <<<
- 00:00:00 Jumping Fleas
- 00:03:30 Here Comes the Guns
- 00:07:03 Encore!
- 00:10:02 Easy Going
- 00:15:16 Ghatam
- 00:19:10 Gypsy Run
- 00:22:36 Bari Bust
- 00:25:30 Strat Me Up
- 00:29:33 Keep It Cool
- 00:34:35 Highway Strat
- 00:38:09 Hervé Senni Plays the Blues & Destroys the Chair
- 00:42:19 Red Zebra
- 00:46:51 Winnie
- 00:51:58 Funk You
- 00:56:17 Funk That Map
- 01:00:29 Aloès D’eden
- 01:06:08 Funk on the Water
- 01:10:52 Jeronimo
- 01:14:26 Funk It
- 01:20:32 Général Fraise
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0 Official video of the song Ghatam
The song is from the album No Guitar Allowed!!!”, published in 2017. It has been ranking in the number one spot in my Spotify catalog for months, without any promotion.
I decided to create a video to get some love on YouTube. I used images from Videvo.net to create it.
I really like the dancing group near the end that matches well with the music. A little floating in tempo at the beginning that I should have fixed, but after a few seconds it fits perfectly.
Ghatam
Ghatam is a traditional Indian percussion instrument. It looks like a vase made of clay. You can hear it at the beginning and end of the song.
I used a Plugin from Native Instruments VST plugins, SPOTLIGHT COLLECTION: INDIA for the percussion parts, mixed with drum parts from EzPlugin.
Read this article at Wikipedia if you want to learn about Ghatam.
All other instruments are performed by me.
No guitar allowed!!!
The concept of this album was to use only no guitar-stringed instruments. The only conventional instrument there is on the album is the bass.
Lineup
- Mandolin
- 4 strings mandolin
- Mandola
- Mandocello
- Ukuleles
- guitar tuned in fifth
- Irish Bousouki
- Ubass (electric bass ukulele)
It gives a different overall sound to my music, usually heavily guitar-oriented. A different approach to music. A composer approach, where individual parts are secondary. I like this approach more and more.
Check out the Official Video of Gatham
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HervsenniVEVO channel
The video is also available at my VEVO channel HervSenniVEVO.
Here is the link to the video
Videvo
Videvo is an excellent service. The cheapest I could find for copyright-free content. All the images in this video come from this site, minus some Green Screen effects I own. The fantastic thing is that the content is YouTube certified.
When you produce videos regularly, it can be challenging to use only your content. It is the best, but you need a team to shoot enough content. There are some great free resources, such as Pexels.com, but using only free content is difficult in the long run.
Most of the free content is boring. As soon as you see a video that looks fantastic, you have to pay for it.
Considering I want to save time searching for content each time I release a music video, I searched and compared all the paid solutions.
Videvo is the cheapest and still has lots of content, easily downloadable.
For this video, I entered: Ghatam in the search box and picked content that matches my music, most of them are free.
The paid ones assured you less usage of the footage. It took me less than an hour to release the video.
I can also re-use this content as much as I want, even if I cancel my subscription.
>> Videvo.net <<
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0 “Easy Going” is Doing Great on Social Medias
Recently, I started to promote my music using Facebook Meta and Google Ads.
After a few weeks on Facebook only, Easy Going is by far the most successful of the 4 songs I used in my promo round.
I am quite sure that success comes from the lovely gorgeous models I use in the video. ;-))
If I had used them in any other song, the result would have probably been the same. lol
Anyway, I won’t complain. I love the song and the girls are cute.
I found that the groove of the songs fits well with the models and makes a delightful video to watch.
The new official video
Because the song started to have some success, I decided to edit the video and make a new version.
Here it is:
You can Listen to it in MP3 if you prefer
- Easy Going on various streaming platforms
One of many post about Easy Going on my Official Facebook Page
Producing videos
I enjoy producing videos as much as playing music.
I think it gives a new dimension to the music. Instead of just producing audio files, I can create a complete universe.
It also changes the way I write music. I can also write the song based on the video content and start the new song with the video and treat it more like a music movie.
For that, I need tools to be able to produce quality content fast.
Producing Videos Regularly
To produce quality video, personal footage is a must, but it’s never enough.
To produce videos daily, or regularly, you need more content.
I am using Vivedo. That is the cheapest copyright-free content membership available.
I have access to 5 premium videos/month and a one-click download to unlimited free content.
I mix that with the free content I find on Pexels.com.
Conclusion
It’s a sad fact that I have to use sexy girls to promote my music.
It’s on me to develop a better video style where I can get attention without using other people’s body shapes… Even if I like it! Lol
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0 Facebook ads – Or the impossible quest to distribute ads to America for an artist located outside north America
I have been fighting with Facebook pro admin for over two months, and it appears impossible to distribute my ads to the United States of America.
I created my Facebook account in France, and since 2019 I have lived in Thailand. It seems like a minor detail, but I think it’s essential.
I am trying to advertise in the US and all tier1 countries.
I think my music fits in America. But whatever I do, I cannot get any traffic from the US.
At first, I Selected a list featuring only tier 1 countries.
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Here is the list:
- Austria
- Australia
- Belgium
- Canada
- Switzerland
- Germany
- Denmark
- Spain
- Finland
- France
- United Kingdom
- Ireland
- Japan
- Netherlands
- Norway
- New Zealand
- Sweden
- United States
All the traffic was coming from all over the place but the USA.
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Worldwide Option
Worldwide OptionAfter reading several articles, I decided to edit my campaigns to “Worldwide.” It was crowded with traffic from all the crappy unwanted countries, but nothing from the US.
To eliminate all the unwanted countries, I edited my country list to a mix of the best Tier 1,2 and 3 countries.
- Albania
- Andorra
- Australia
- Austria
- Bahrain
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Brazil
- Bulgaria
- Canada
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hong Kong
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Japan
- Kazakhstan
- Kosovo
- Kuwait
- Latvia
- Lebanon
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Macedonia
- Malaysia
- Malta
- Mexico
- Moldova
- Monaco
- Montenegro
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Norway
- Panama
- Poland
- Portugal
- Qatar
- Romania
- Saudi Arabia
- Serbia
- Singapore
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- South Africa
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
- United States
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I got more traffic and a lower price than using only Tier 1 countries, but nothing from the US, and meager traffic for most big tier one countries like Canada, France, the UK, etc. The only valuable traffic coming from a tier 1 country was Spain.
I decided to create a new list of countries.
Tier Custom
- Canada
- Ireland
- United Kingdom
- United States
Then again, I got mixed results… But nothing from the US and bad stats for Canada.
United States Setting
United States SettingI edited my location for the United States only, thinking I’ll get only American traffic… I did, but three clicks in 24 hours.
In a desperate attempt, I edited location from country to region, like California, New York, etc., and added Montreal, Quebec, Toronto, and Vancouver to the mix.
After another 24 hours, I got mediocre results for a total cost per Thruplay of €0.11. And most results were from Canada or the Virgin Islands. lol
I got eight clicks in two days for the total price of €3.31 and an awful cost per result of 0.41€ for eight clicks!!! I stopped that campaign.
Facebook ads: Facebook reserves its American members for North American Advertisers
Currently, it is only possible to advertise in the US if you are located in Noth America. Being in Thailand and having a french account doesn’t help.
If an artist chooses Worldwide in North America, I am sure he’ll get primarily American and Canadian traffic. Developing countries should be Brazil, Cuba, etc.
In Thailand, I am already located in a tier 3 country. All the countries around Thailand or not far are tier 3 or worse, like the Philippines and Vietnam.
I concentrate on the rest of the world. I’ll get North America later with YouTube ads… lol
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This is the latest country list I use
Tier 1,2,3 + exclude countries
Location – living in:
Andorra, Albania, Netherlands Antilles, Austria, Australia, Aland Islands, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belgium, Bulgaria, Bahrain, Saint Barthélemy, Brazil, Belarus, Canada, Switzerland, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, United Kingdom, French Guiana, Greece, Hong Kong, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Monaco, Moldova, Montenegro, Macedonia, Malta, Maldives, Mexico, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, Panama, French Polynesia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Sweden, Singapore, Slovenia, Slovakia, French Southern Territories, Thailand, United States Minor Outlying Islands, United States, US Virgin Islands, Kosovo.
Exclude Location:
United Arab Emirates, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Algeria, Ethiopia, Haiti, India, British Indian Ocean Territory, Laos, Lebanon, Morocco, Mali, Myanmar, Niger, Nigeria, Nepal, Philippines, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, South Africa.
Age:
24 – 59
I think I am going to create a Facebook account in the USA or Canada and manage my account from there if it’s possible.
If I exclude those countries, it is not only because they are developing countries or cultures not interested in my style of music, but because they are my most significant traffic source. I desperately want to advertise in Europe and North America, where my audience is.
Edit 10/05/22
I added Lebanon to the excluded location list. This country was one of my highest results in Facebook ads for only 2 visits in Spotify stats… A waste of money.
A random post from my FB page
