bringingbaconbaek 4,708 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Song: "Artificial Love" by EXOAlbum: EX`ACT - The 3rd AlbumComposer: Timothy 'Bos' Bullock, MZMC, Adrian Mckinnon, Tay JasperLyricist: JQ, 서림, 지예ì›Arranger: Timothy 'Bos' Bullock NCT Label SM Entertainment Debut NCT U "The 7th Sense (ì¼ê³± 번째 ê°ê°)", 2016 Official Fanclub Undecided MM: This song is different from a lot of the other EXO songs. How did you come up with this concept?MZMC: We originally wrote the song for NCT. We knew that one of the NCT subgroups was going to be more funky and electronic, so we just thought it would fit them. We actually didn't even know that EXO had concrete plans for a comeback. MM: If you wrote it specifically for NCT, how did EXO end up recording and releasing the song?MZMC: This happens all the time. If a song doesn't get accepted initially, we'll pitch the song to other artists — sometimes to artists at other labels. MM: How did you come up with the title?MZMC: Tay came up with the "artificial love" hook and melody. He thought it complimented the "vogue" vibe that the track already had. And he thought that the syllables and rhythm would be easy and catchy for the EXO guys to sing. MM: What was your first impression when you heard the final EXO version?MZMC: So, I have to think about songs in two ways: personal opinion and marketability. That said, they often overlap because I don't want to pitch something that I don't personally believe in. Honestly, I was kind of on the fence about this particular song, but I was very impressed with the final version. I work with some very talented vocalists, so it's rare for the final song to sound as good as the demo. But the EXO members did an excellent job and the song translated into the Korean language very well. Baekhyun Label SM Entertainment Debut EXO "MAMA", 2012 MM: Was there a particular part of the song that you were especially impressed with?MZMC: Yes. Baekhyun. His vocals on the chorus were amazing. You can tell he's naturally a good singer because there's a lot of strength in his voice. A lot of vocals get processed and edited in the post-production process, but you can tell that his vocals were touched just the bare minimum.MM: What were the members' reactions to this album? MZMC: EXO wanted this album to sound different from their previous albums. They weren't concerned about Kpop or what's mainstream. So, when they listened to all the songs on the album before they went into recording, they were ecstatic. They truly believed that this was going to be their best album so far. MM: Do you think that excitement came out in the final recordings of the songs?MZMC: Absolutely. All the songs came out great and you can hear all the extra blood and sweat in their voices. As a producer, you can direct them to sing the right notes or sing in the right tone, but you can't teach or direct passion. When I met them backstage at their album release event, they automatically started singing the songs that I produced on this album out of excitement. Chen even started serenading me with They Never Know, which I also produced (laughs). Source (x) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ari 12,217 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 artificial love is title material tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoonYul's no1 shipper! 7,752 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serenee 3,730 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Get that praise, B! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bringingbaconbaek 4,708 Posted June 28, 2016 Author Share Posted June 28, 2016 artificial love is title material tbh tbh it could've been the 2nd title instead of lucky one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MILJYU 1,529 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 :o that was a rly cool read. would have never guessed the song was originally for nct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante. 7,795 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 When I met them backstage at their album release event, they automatically started singing the songs that I produced on this album out of excitement. Chen even started serenading me with They Never Know, which I also produced (laughs). omg this is too cute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... . . 1,904 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 MM: What were the members' reactions to this album? MZMC: EXO wanted this album to sound different from their previous albums. They weren't concerned about Kpop or what's mainstream. So, when they listened to all the songs on the album before they went into recording, they were ecstatic. They truly believed that this was going to be their best album so far. YES! I absolutely love every single song on this album Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gondry 2,511 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 I love this guy for producing such great music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!SpammeR! 7,791 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 get that praise Baekhyun so does that mean a unit of NCT is working on something now !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesapphire 583 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 no wonder the song gives me a feeling of a bit 7th sense and baek deserves the praise, he always puts a lot of efforts in singing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim Taeyeon 1,638 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 One of my favorite songs in the album Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante. 7,795 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 get that praise Baekhyun so does that mean a unit of NCT is working on something now !!! i'm sure they are but this album was recorded awhile ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dew 1,652 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Baekhyun puppy!!!! Get that recognition, get that praise, get that love~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prince of peace 12,452 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 GET THAT PRAISE, BAEKHYUN!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaehyunnies 3,170 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 We knew that one of the NCT subgroups was going to be more funky and electronic, so we just thought it would fit them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOMEWRECKER 1,944 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Artficial Love is my favourite song on Ex'Act. I'm glad EXO got to sing it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adda 9,200 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 MZMC: This happens all the time. If a song doesn't get accepted initially, we'll pitch the song to other artists — sometimes to artists at other labels. so EXO can't have their own songs, songs written for them,. just songs that others have refused? I hope EXO won't record any of MZMC songs again, unless he writes a song specifically for them, thinking of them, what suits them and their voices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingeulBingeul 5,150 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 hsjkahda ARTIFICIAL LOVE IS SUCH A BOP Excited for the unit that's gonna get a similar sound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shigeo 2,341 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Get that love, Artificial Love. The intro and the adlibs right at the end were freakin' amazing. Definitely one of the bests for this album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat_OTO 5,064 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 That was awesome. I love how the serenaded the producer with one of 'his' songs. Baekhyun praise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sakira 858 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 ..Am I the only one who actually didn't like the song? Maybe because it's too different for my taste,but I'm still tryna love it, nonetheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante. 7,795 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 MZMC: This happens all the time. If a song doesn't get accepted initially, we'll pitch the song to other artists — sometimes to artists at other labels. so EXO can't have their own songs, songs written for them,. just songs that others have refused? I hope EXO won't record any of MZMC songs again, unless he writes a song specifically for them, thinking of them, what suits them and their voices. omfg adda shut up, this is INCREDIBLY COMMON AND IM PRETTY SURE EXO HAS HAD SONGS THAT HAVE GONE THRU THIS PROCESS BEFORE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrawberryKoong 1,085 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Get that praise Baekhyun!! People won't really recognize you're talent Iu until you guess on a television music show or release a solo, but its already obvious to me how great you are! Fighting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adda 9,200 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 ..Am I the only one who actually didn't like the song? Maybe because it's too different for my taste,but I'm still tryna love it, nonetheless. I'm not fond of Artificial Love either ... from Ex'act album I like Monster and They never know. ... the rest, so-so. (doesn't sound like exo) The only thing I appreciate about Artificial Love is the modern sound, not like Lucky one which is electronic disco from 80s (that's my least favorite track from the album) .... at least Artificial Love is modern electronic. edit: to me Exodus album is better than this one, but to each his own. When you listen Exodus’ tracks you recognize they belong to the same album, there is a similarity between them, while Ex’act is a cocktail of genres, the tracks have nothing in common and some even appear rushed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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