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Amir Said

Amir Said (Said) is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of BeatTips. A writer, publisher, and beatmaker/rapper from New York now living in Paris. Said is a co-founder of the publishing company Superchamp Books and the author of a number of books, including: ‘The BeatTips Manual,’ ‘The Art of Sampling,’ and ‘The Truth About New York.’ He is also a recording artist whose made a number of music projects, including his latest album 'The Best of Times.' Follow him on Twitter at: @amirsaid and @BeatTipsManual

Beatmaking Themes, Theories, and Concepts

BeatTips Shop Talk: !llmind and the Evolution of His Production Setup

Amir Said Aug 15, 2011 5
From Time-Consuming Workflow to a Faster Means of Making Beats, for !llmind, the Sensibility Has Always…
Beat Breakdown

“Section Contrast” Further Defined

Amir Said Aug 1, 2011 0
An Effective Concept and Approach for Adding Change and Depth to Your Beats By AMIR SAID (SA'ID)…
Beat Breakdown

BeatTips MusicStudy: Snoop Dogg and Pharrell – “Beautiful;” Well Constructed…

Amir Said Jul 27, 2011 1
Non-Sampled Beat with Well-Thought Out Arrangement; Rhythm Track Flanked by Unique Percussion Scheme…
Beatmaking

BeatTips MusicStudy: The Band’s “King Harvest” Gives Lesson in Groove

Amir Said Jul 25, 2011 0
The Melody Talks, But the Groove Tells It Like It Is By AMIR SAID (SA'ID) When it comes to music, there…
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5th Seal Vlog #10

Amir Said Jul 25, 2011 0
Brooklyn Beatsmith 5th Seal Drops His Latest Beat Vlog By 5TH SEAL For his Beat Vlog #10, 5th Seal is…
Beatmaking Themes, Theories, and Concepts

BeatTips MusicStudy: Syl Johnson, the Soulful Belter

Amir Said Jul 16, 2011 0
Behind Al Green at Hi Records, But Syl Johnson Just as Valuable to Hip hop/Rap Music By AMIR SAID…
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5th Seal Vlog #9

Amir Said Jul 16, 2011 0
Brooklyn Beatsmith 5th Seal Drops His Latest Beat Vlog By 5TH SEAL For his Beat Vlog #9, 5th Seal…
Beatmaking

BeatTips MusicStudy: Traffic’s “Glad” Taught Me How To Shuffle

Amir Said Jul 6, 2011 2
Lessons From One Of Progressive Rock's Most Engaging Bands By AMIR SAID (SA'ID) Beatmaking, the chief…
Beatmaking

Analog Sensibilities, Digital Realities, Part 1

Amir Said Jul 4, 2011 0
The Advantages of Hybrid Tracking and Mixing By PETE MARRIOTT, BRANDONF42088, and AMIR SAID (SA'ID)…
Beatmaking Themes, Theories, and Concepts

5th Seal Vlog #7

Amir Said Jun 28, 2011 0
Brooklyn Beatsmith 5th Seal Drops His Latest Beat Vlog For vlog #7, 5th Seal raids the infamous (and…
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