BEST GEM
♫ This is who we are
This is who I am
and if you think you can stop me
then you need to think again ♫
♫ This is who we are
This is who I am
and if you think you can stop me
then you need to think again ♫
This definitely qualifies as a career highlight for me! The song was composed by Rebecca Sugar, and an initial demo arrangement was made by Jeff Liu, which Estelle sang over. Estelle is one of my favorite modern R&B singers, so this was a daunting and yet enticing proposition to arrange.
Taking Jeff’s arrangement as a guideline, we really wanted to emphasize the euphoria of Garnet being reformed. Rebecca told us to capture the feeling of “there’s no way she could lose”. I also felt that the new Garnet design warranted a new Garnet bass sound (for those of you keeping score: where Pearl is piano, Garnet is represented by synthbass), so this was a great opportunity to showcase it. I also felt like the bridge needed a synth solo, so I went all out on this one!
Aivi did a fantastic job adding to this arrangement by making the string sections magical (especially at the end when the song turns dramatic) which were then beautifully performed by Jeff Ball. Everybody did such a great job with this song, and I’m extremely proud of the final result.
Thank you all for watching the season finale! Tune in tomorrow for Full Disclosure!
I’m overwhelmed, there’s too much to say about this song! Estelle gave me advice when it was still just a concept… after my first draft, Jeff made sense out of it… then Estelle sang it and took it to another level… then Aivi and Surasshu knocked it out of the park… I am so moved and so honored to be working with everyone who made this possible, thank you all so much <3 <3 <3 <3 <3
Guy: Wow you know video games? Wanna come round mine so I can teach you how to play skyrim ;)
me: ok but im already a level 41 so your assistance isn’t necessary
..not what I meant to do this evening but look I made a tutorial!
this kinda got out of hand but I was having fun shh
remember to experiment around, there are many different ways to do things! B) it’s up to you finding the one you like!
also gomen for crappy handwriting and some rushed drawings
If you’ve been hanging in there for the STEVEN BOMB, you’ll likely want to catch the 2-part Steven Universe special airing… TONIGHT! …On CN! …At FIVE! The first half was written/boarded by me and my partner Paul! :D