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Young Crush: A Journey into the Heart of Youthful Emotion
Have you ever had that feeling, the awkward excitement of a first crush?
The nervousness that made your heart race and your words stumble?
I've been there, and that's exactly what inspired me to create Young Crush—a moody, sentimental beat that reflects those raw, early emotions.
As I sat down with my gear—Reason Studios' Reason DAW and my trusty Yamaha DJX MIDI keyboard—I didn't plan on making a beat about a crush. But as I started with a guitar loop, the memories came rushing back.
The guitar became the core of the track, representing that soft, uncertain feeling. Then I wrapped it with hand-played drums, bass, piano, and trumpets, building a beat that reflects the clumsy, heartfelt moments of my youth.
The slow, deliberate tempo (90 bpm) mirrors how time seemed to crawl when I was around my crush, while the kick drums replicate the nervousness that made my heart skip a beat.
Everything came together in this chill, downtempo track, blending relaxing, downbeat vibes with elements of R&B Soul, Chillhop, and lo-fi.
But Young Crush is more than just a beat—it's part of a bigger mission to help others elevate, both in music and life.
I'm not just here to create music; I'm here to share my journey with you.
If this song stirs up memories, if it takes you back to those heart-racing moments, I invite you to join me on this journey.
Let's keep this music going together.
If you believe in my mission, if my beats resonate with you, consider becoming a fan and supporting the cause.
Your support fuels my creativity and allows me to keep bringing you more music straight from the heart.
TaurusBeats
Helping Other People Elevate in Music and Life
Young Crush is Original, moody mental music, downbeat, new age, rnb, soul
Young Crush: Moody Reflections on Life's Awkward Moments
Ever had a crush when you were younger?
You remember the awkwardness—the nervous heartbeat skipping a beat, the clumsiness in every step, and the constant wondering, “Do they feel the same way?”
That's what inspired me to create "Young Crush," a reflective, downbeat track that dives deep into those raw feelings of uncertainty, longing, and vulnerability.
It's original moody mental music with a slow, chill tempo, combining elements of electronic piano, bass, drums, horns, guitar, and trumpet.
I didn't plan to make a beat about a "young crush" when I started. In fact, it began with a simple guitar loop.
But as I built the rest of the beat around it, I found myself reflecting on those clumsy moments from my younger years—trying to navigate emotions, while grappling with the fear of rejection.
The double kick drum intentionally mimics that irregular heartbeat you feel when you see someone you're drawn to.
The guitar loop symbolizes the sentimentality of those fleeting moments, while the trumpet signifies the fire that burns inside when feelings go unspoken.
Behind the Beat
This track came together in one of my daily music sessions, where I use Reason Studios Reason as my digital audio workstation.
With my Yamaha DJX MIDI keyboard, I layered piano chords, electric piano, sub-bass, and trumpets to humanize the experience—each note reflecting those tender, awkward moments we all know too well.
Whether you're relaxing, reminiscing, or vibing in the background, "Young Crush" offers that smooth, chilled atmosphere that will stir up memories.
This song is part of my journey to Help Other People Elevate in music and life.
If this track resonates with you, consider supporting me and the cause.
Listen now and support this journey through life's music journal.
