How Beck Made 'Loser'

'Loser' by Beck is one of those songs which celebrates the nerds, the dropouts and the failure. Here he is talking about the making of the track with Karl Stephenson, a musician and producer who collaborated with the Geto Boys at the time. They put some breakbeats behind Beck's guitar, using a simple drop D tuning on slide guitar - and some improvised Spanish lyrics. More details below:

Beck breaks down his artistic process for the first time, shining a light on the creative forces behind his breakthrough single 'Loser.' Explore his radical creative ethos, and learn about the unconventional songwriting and production techniques that launched a genre revolution. The enigmatic artist looks back on his early years performing on the underground scene, detailing how these formative experiences triggered major breakthroughs in his career and creative output. The series also takes a closer look at his lyrical and musical style, offering an all-access pass into the mind of one of the world's most influential modern artists.

0:00 - Introduction 0:46 - Early Years in LA 1:38 - Beatmaking 2:44 - Slide Guitar 3:08 - Bass 3:38 - Sitar 4:19 - Lyrics & Vocals 5:53 - Release & Reception

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