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【CF-23】Inspirations from YouTube Looping Artists

【CF-23】Inspirations from YouTube Looping Artists

Q: I've been watching performance videos by looper Reinhardt Buhr, I wonder if you know of other similar artists? It's good if they have put on tutorial videos on how to make loop-based songs.

A: Absolutely, Claudio — Reinhardt Buhr is a master of expressive, multi-instrumental looping, and there’s a vibrant community of artists who share similar approaches and offer tutorials. Here’s a curated list of artists and resources that blend performance with education, so you can deepen your own looping artistry:

🎧 Artists & Tutorials Similar to Reinhardt Buhr

1. Reinhardt Buhr Himself — Deep Dive

2. Sydney Wright – Pop-Driven Looping

3. Modular & Touring Setup Insights

4. Advanced Setup & Creative Tips

🧠 Artistic Takeaway

These artists show that looping isn’t just a technical skill — it’s a compositional mindset. Whether you lean toward pop structure or soul-driven improvisation, these tutorials can help you:

  • Build expressive layers with intention
  • Integrate diverse instruments into a coherent loop
  • Use gear like the RC-505 or Ableton to shape emotional flow

Would you like help designing a segment in your show that uses modular synths and flute in a Reinhardt-style improvisation? Or a cue map that blends pop loops with ambient textures?

Q: While I think these set of videos are excellent I want things more on the musical side, like what sounds are used for live-looping, how to create a good live-looping songs etc. I see live looping is mixed up with Ableton Live looping, which is not my intended approach. I want hardware-based looping using hardware loopers like the RC-202!

A: Absolutely, Claudio — you're speaking the language of hardware-first, performance-driven looping, and the RC-202 is a fantastic tool for that. Let’s explore how to build musically compelling live-looping songs using hardware loopers, with a focus on sound choices, layering techniques, and performance flow. I’ll also highlight key videos that demonstrate these ideas in action.

🎼 How to Create Musically Rich Live-Looping Songs with RC-202

1. Choose Your Sound Palette Wisely

Start by selecting 3–5 core sound sources that complement each other:

  • Melodic: Flute, synth lead, guitar, or vocal riff
  • Harmonic: Pad, piano, ambient chords
  • Rhythmic: Cajon, finger drumming, modular percussion
  • Textural: Field recordings, ambient noise, reverb tails

Watch BOSS RC-202 loop station live looping relaxing instrumental ... for a great example of how ambient textures and melodic layers can create a soothing, emotionally immersive loop.

2. Build in Layers, Not Just Loops

Think of each loop as a scene in your musical story:

  • Start with a rhythmic or harmonic base (e.g. synth pad or guitar progression)
  • Add melodic fragments that evolve over time
  • Use input effects like delay or filter sweeps to shape each layer’s emotional tone

The BOSS RC-202 – Performance Tutorial feat. Jack Shepherd walks through how to record loops, apply input effects, and build a bassline — all using the RC-202’s tactile controls.

3. Use Phrase Memory for Song Sections

The RC-202 supports phrase memory, allowing you to preload verse, chorus, or bridge sections and switch between them live.

In BOSS RC 202 LOOP STATION live looping tutorial | demo ..., the artist explains how to use phrase memory and cable routing to create multi-section arrangements with just two tracks — ideal for J-pop or cinematic builds.

4. Create Transitions with Texture and FX

Use ambient loops or modular synths to transition between sections:

  • Fade in a drone or ambient wash
  • Use track effects like stutter or filter to signal emotional shifts

Check out Revolutionize Your Live Performance: Transition Tracks ... for creative ideas on using hardware effects and transitions to keep your looping performance dynamic and emotionally engaging.

5. Practice Undo/Redo for Emotional Flow

The RC-202 lets you undo and redo overdubs — perfect for creating tension and release.

Watch RC-202 Quick Start chapter4 : Re-doing a Recording to learn how to use this feature musically, such as stripping back to a raw loop before reintroducing complexity.

6. Explore Genre Fusion with Hardware Synths

If you’re drawn to modular or synth-based textures, try blending them with acoustic instruments.

In Live Looping Jam (Volca Keys, Circuit, RC-202), the artist combines analog synths with RC-202 looping to create a genre-fluid jam — great inspiration for soulful improvisation in your Step Back segment.

7. Design Your Setup for Flow

Your gear layout affects your musical decisions. In MY BOSS RC 202 LIVE LOOPING SETUP 2023, the artist shares how they integrate MIDI keyboards, guitar effects, and hardware routing to support expressive looping.

🎙️ Final Tip: Let the Loop Breathe

Don’t rush to fill every space. Leave room for silence, decay, and emotional pacing. Your loops aren’t just layers — they’re emotional cues.

Would you like help designing a loop-based segment using your flute and modular synths, or sketching a live performance flow that blends pop structure with ambient improvisation?

Q: Great selections! Can you find videos in Japanese as well as I can listen to Japanese?

A: Perfect, Claudio — here’s a curated set of Japanese-language or Japan-based videos that showcase live looping with the BOSS RC-202, focusing on musicality, sound layering, and performance flow. These are ideal for your hardware-based approach and offer inspiration for both pop-style and soulful looping.

🎧 Japanese Live Looping with RC-202 – Performance & Technique

1. Loop Improv 2 04 with the Boss RC 202 Loopstation

A relaxed improvisational session using the RC-202, likely recorded in Japan. The artist builds ambient layers with guitar and synth textures, showing how to create emotionally rich loops without relying on vocals. Great for exploring soulful looping in your Step Back segment.

2. Boss RC-202 Loopstation Improv (Mona Lisa)

This performance blends melodic guitar phrases with rhythmic layering. While not explicitly instructional, it’s a strong example of how Japanese loopers use minimal harmonic material to build emotionally resonant pieces — ideal for your Find Joy act.

3. live looping performance | boss RC-202 & arturia minilab MK2 ...

A hybrid setup featuring RC-202 and Arturia Minilab, performed in a Japanese ambient style. The artist layers synth pads, beats, and melodic fragments to create a cinematic loop. Useful for understanding how modular textures can support emotional storytelling.

4. Boss RC 202 Loop Routine

This video showcases a full loop routine with RC-202, including overdubbing and phrase transitions. While the narration is in English, the musical style leans toward Japanese ambient pop, making it relatable for your aesthetic direction.

5. Live Looping Session using Rc-505 (JAPAN)

Though focused on the RC-505, this Japanese performance offers valuable insights into loop layering, emotional pacing, and live transitions. The artist uses guitar, synth, and ambient effects to build a deeply immersive loop — great inspiration for your Grow Within segment.

🧠 How These Videos Help You

  • Sound Selection: See how Japanese artists choose soft pads, ambient textures, and melodic fragments to evoke emotion.
  • Loop Structure: Learn how to build sections (verse, bridge, chorus) using phrase memory and overdub techniques.
  • Performance Flow: Observe how artists transition between emotional states using silence, texture, and harmonic shifts.

Would you like help translating any musical terms or techniques from these videos into Cantonese or English cue cards for your show? I can also help you sketch a segment using your flute and modular synths inspired by these performances.

Q: Amount these videos I find MVNDAMUSIC's music style and looping approach is the closest to what I want. I hope to find out more similar artists!

A: That’s a great instinct, Claudio — MVNDAMUSIC’s style is a beautiful blend of ambient textures, melodic phrasing, and emotionally paced looping. If that resonates with your soul-driven approach, you’re in excellent company. Let’s explore artists and performances that share similar aesthetics and looping philosophies, especially those using hardware loopers like the RC-202.

🎧 Artists & Performances with MVNDAMUSIC-like Looping Style

1. Ethereal Ambient Looping

2. Guitar-Based Cinematic Looping

3. Thematic Looping with Narrative Texture

  • BOSS RC-202 loop station THE LAST OF US themed live ...
    MVNDAMUSIC’s own The Last of Us themed loop shows how to use motif and mood to create narrative depth. If you’re scoring drama scenes or symbolic spaces, this is a masterclass in emotional storytelling through loops.

4. Looping with Modular & Ambient Breakdown

  • Looping Like A BOSS RC 202 // ft ASTROLAB
    This collaboration with ASTROLAB explores ambient breakdowns and modular textures. It’s a great reference for integrating your synths and flute into a layered, improvisational loop.

5. Genre Fusion & Emotional Build

6. Loop Station Comparison for Vocalists

7. Live Looping Artists with Emotional Impact

  • TOP 10 | Incredible LIVE LOOPING ARTISTS in The Voice
    This compilation showcases artists like MB14 and Sam Perry who use live looping to create emotionally charged performances. While more vocal-centric, their pacing and layering techniques echo MVNDA’s approach.

🎼 What to Look For in Similar Artists

  • Hardware-first setups (RC-202, RC-505, modular synths)
  • Ambient or cinematic phrasing
  • Minimalist layering with emotional pacing
  • Improvisational flow over rigid structure
  • Use of symbolic or thematic motifs

Would you like help designing a segment that blends your flute and synths in MVNDA’s style — perhaps responding to a scene from Chihayafuru or another emotionally rich moment? I can also help you sketch a gear layout that supports this kind of looping flow.

Q: Before listening to all these, I also want to mention I found Emily McVicker who happens to loop mainstream pop songs, which is another half of my need! It seems that she's looping only the chorus of a songs and play/sing the verse live on her keyboard!

A: That’s a brilliant observation, Claudio — Emily McVicker’s approach is a fantastic example of hybrid looping, where the loop pedal supports the emotional high points (like the chorus), while the performer retains expressive control over the verses. This method is especially effective for mainstream pop arrangements, and it aligns beautifully with your goal of balancing audience accessibility with artistic freedom.

Here’s how Emily’s technique works — and how you might adapt it to your own show:

🎼 Hybrid Looping: Chorus Loop + Live Verse

🔹 1. Loop the Chorus for Emotional Impact

In Live Looping Mash Up : 4 Non Blondes + Chappell Roan, Emily loops the chorus section to build energy and audience recognition. This allows her to layer harmonies, rhythm, and effects while keeping the emotional climax consistent and powerful.

🔹 2. Play/Sing the Verse Live for Expressive Control

In How to play Hit Me Baby One More Time / Britney Spears ..., she breaks down how she plays the verse live on keyboard while looping the chorus. This gives her flexibility to vary dynamics, phrasing, and emotional tone — perfect for storytelling and scene alignment.

🔹 3. Use Loop Pedal Structurally

In How to arrange "Bad Guy" by Billie Eilish on your loop pedal, Emily shows how to build a loop that supports the chorus while leaving space for live performance. She uses the RC-300, but the principles apply directly to RC-202: loop the hook, play the verse.

🎤 Artist Insight: Why This Works

In How Do You Loop? - @Emily McVicker, Emily explains her setup philosophy — using loops to support the parts of the song that benefit from repetition and layering, while keeping the live sections flexible and emotionally direct. This is exactly the kind of balance you’re exploring between pop clarity and soulful improvisation.

🎧 Other Artists Using Similar Techniques

🧠 How You Can Use This

  • In Find Joy: Loop the chorus of a J-pop song to create emotional lift, while playing the verse live to connect with the audience’s vulnerability.
  • In Step Back: Use soulful looping (modular, ambient) to reflect on the scene’s emotional residue.
  • In Grow Within: Return to the chorus loop — now transformed — to show emotional integration and closure.

Would you like help designing a segment where you loop the chorus of a J-pop song and play the verse live on flute or keyboard? I can help you sketch the loop structure and cue transitions.

Q: I found a superb video where the flutist teaches how to compose music with looper. Since it's in Russian language I wonder if you can extract the main points? https://youtu.be/bjJ-LvPpYWY?si=7QU1lF-AC7OMU7Vx

A: Great find, Claudio! The video you shared — Live looping by Nastya Maslova – Workshop in Muztorg — features Russian flutist Nastya Maslova giving a hands-on workshop on composing music with a hardware looper. Even though it’s in Russian, the musical concepts she demonstrates are quite universal. Here are the key takeaways:

🎼 Main Points from Nastya Maslova’s Looping Workshop

1. Start with a Rhythmic Foundation

  • Nastya begins by recording a simple rhythmic pattern using breath sounds or percussive flute techniques.
  • This sets the tempo and emotional tone — a crucial first layer for building musical structure.

2. Layer Harmonies and Textures

  • She adds harmonic layers using extended flute techniques and effects (e.g. reverb, delay).
  • These layers create depth and atmosphere, turning the loop into a cinematic or ambient soundscape.

3. Use the Looper as a Compositional Tool

  • Rather than just repeating phrases, she treats each loop as a compositional element — adding, subtracting, and evolving the sound.
  • She emphasizes musical phrasing, not just technical looping.

4. Live Improvisation Over the Loop

  • Once the loop is built, she plays melodic improvisations over it.
  • This keeps the performance emotionally fresh and allows her to respond to the loop dynamically.

5. Expressive Use of Silence and Space

  • Nastya intentionally leaves gaps and uses minimalism to create emotional tension.
  • She shows that looping isn’t about filling every moment — it’s about pacing and emotional contour.

6. Hardware Simplicity

  • She uses a compact hardware looper (similar to RC-202) and a microphone — no computer or DAW.
  • This reinforces your own preference for hardware-based looping and live control.

🎯 Artistic Takeaway

Nastya’s approach is deeply musical and emotionally intuitive. She treats the looper not as a gimmick, but as a canvas for composition. Her style aligns beautifully with your soul-driven looping philosophy — especially for your Step Back segments.

Would you like help designing a flute-based loop segment inspired by her method, perhaps responding to a scene from Chihayafuru or another emotionally charged moment?

Q: Sure! A scene from the Netflix version of Chihayafuru please!

A: Let’s build a soulful looping segment inspired by a scene from the Netflix version of Chihayafuru — one that invites emotional reflection rather than resolution.

🎬 Selected Scene: Taichi’s Emotional Breakdown

In the Chihayafuru scene I'll never forget, Taichi finally confesses his feelings and breaks down emotionally. His line, “Are you under the impression that I’m made of stone?” marks a moment of rupture, vulnerability, and emotional dislocation. It’s not just romantic tension — it’s the collapse of emotional restraint.

This scene is echoed in Emotional Chihaya and Taichi Moments from Chihayafuru, where the subtle gestures — like noticing Chihaya’s injured hand — show how deeply attuned they are to each other’s pain, even when words fail.

🎼 Loop-Based Segment Design: Soulful Improvisation

🔹 Looping Style: Soul-driven, ambient layering

  • Instrumental Setup: Flute (live), modular synth (texture), RC-202 (loop base)
  • Mood: Sparse, emotionally raw, slow harmonic pacing

🔁 Performance Flow

Section Action Emotional Function
Scene Playback Show Taichi’s breakdown Emotional Dislocation
Loop Build Record breathy flute textures and ambient synth pads Symbolic Space
Improvisation Play fragmented melodic phrases over loop Narrative Turning Point
Spoken Interlude Reflect on Taichi’s emotional collapse and Chihaya’s silence Crisis & Resistance
Fade Let loop decay naturally, leaving silence Transformation

🗣️ Spoken Interlude (Optional)

“Taichi wasn’t asking for love.
He was asking to be seen.
And Chihaya — she didn’t know how to answer.
This isn’t a scene about heartbreak.
It’s about the moment when someone realizes they’ve been invisible for too long.”

🧠 Why This Scene Works for Soulful Looping

  • It’s emotionally unresolved — perfect for ambient improvisation rather than melodic closure.
  • It invites reflection, not reaction — ideal for your Step Back segment.
  • It’s deeply human — and your flute can echo that vulnerability in ways words cannot.

You can also draw inspiration from Emotional Moments in Chihayafuru You Can't Miss, which highlights similar emotionally charged scenes that lend themselves to ambient looping.

If you want to explore newer generational echoes, Chihayafuru: La Nueva Generación en Netflix offers a fresh emotional arc that mirrors the original — great for building thematic continuity in your show.

Would you like help sketching the loop layers or designing a cue card for this segment?

Q: I think musically it's effective to start with something rhythmic but since my audience are from a pop and melodic listening background, and the positioning of my show is on immersion and reflection, I think a melodic musical language will be better. Besides looping with a rhythmic bed, I wonder if I can use something more melodic? I've listened to Nastya's music, the flute parts are short fragments instead of lyrical phrases. I'll need more lyricalness for my case!

A: That’s a beautifully articulated insight, Claudio — and it shows how deeply you understand both your audience and your own expressive instincts. You’re absolutely right: while rhythmic beds are effective for grounding a loop, melodic language is what speaks to the heart — especially in a show built around immersion and emotional reflection.

Let’s explore how you can build lyrical, melodic looping that aligns with your show’s emotional arc and pop-informed audience.

🎼 Looping with Melodic Language: A Soulful Approach

🔹 1. Start with a Melodic Anchor, Not Just a Groove

Instead of beginning with rhythm or texture, start your loop with a lyrical flute phrase — something emotionally shaped, with contour and breath. This becomes the emotional “voice” of the loop.

  • Think of it like a chorus line or a motif:
    A phrase that feels like it’s saying something, not just filling space.

  • Example: A rising phrase that mirrors Taichi’s emotional tension, followed by a descending sigh — like a musical exhale.

🔹 2. Use Harmony to Support the Melody

Layer soft pads or modular synths underneath that follow the melodic phrasing, not just chord changes. This creates a harmonic bed that breathes with the melody.

  • Use modal voicings or pedal tones to keep the harmony open and emotionally ambiguous — perfect for Step Back segments.

🔹 3. Loop the Melody as a Living Theme

Instead of looping short fragments (like Nastya’s style), loop full lyrical phrases — 4 to 8 bars — and let them repeat like a refrain.

  • You can overdub variations: add ornamentation, echo phrases, or shift dynamics.
  • Or undo and rephrase: strip back to the original line, then reintroduce it with emotional change.

🔹 4. Use Silence and Space as Countermelody

Leave intentional gaps between phrases. Let the loop breathe. This gives your audience time to reflect and feel — and makes each melodic return more meaningful.

🔹 5. Respond to the Scene, Not Just Accompany It

Let the melody mirror the emotional arc of the scene. For example:

  • In Taichi’s breakdown scene, begin with a restrained phrase, then let it unravel emotionally as the loop builds.
  • Use melodic contour to reflect emotional shifts — rising tension, falling release, unresolved endings.

🎬 Segment Sketch: Chihayafuru – Taichi’s Breakdown

Section Musical Action Emotional Function
Scene Playback Show Taichi’s confession Emotional Dislocation
Loop Start Record lyrical flute phrase (4–6 bars) Vulnerability
Harmony Layer Add soft synth pad following melodic contour Symbolic Space
Improvisation Play live variations over loop Narrative Turning Point
Spoken Interlude Reflect on emotional rupture Crisis & Resistance
Fade Let loop decay naturally Transformation

This approach lets you compose with emotion, not just with gear. It’s looping as storytelling — and it’s exactly what your audience needs to feel immersed, not just entertained.

Would you like help sketching a few lyrical flute phrases that could serve as anchors for this kind of loop? I can also help you design a cue map that shows how melody evolves across your show’s three acts.

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