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Western Production Needed - I Need Some Help Reference Track - Post Malone -

Project Type: Original Pop Song Production
Genre: Western / Americana Pop
Mood: Vulnerable, cinematic, open-road, emotionally honest

Project Overview

I’m developing a pop record rooted in Western / Americana textures that centers on vulnerability and the act of asking for help. This song is designed to feel human, spacious, and emotio ... nally direct, blending modern pop songwriting with organic, cinematic instrumentation.

The goal is a timeless pop song that feels intimate and expansive at the same time — like driving alone at night with nowhere to hide from your thoughts.

Creative Vision
Emotional Direction

Honest vulnerability

Quiet desperation without melodrama

Strength through openness

Reflection, endurance, hope

Sonic Identity

Organic, live-feeling production

Minimalist and emotionally led

Cinematic but restrained

No trendy pop synths or overproduction

Production References

(Atmosphere & emotion, not imitation)

Chris Stapleton – Fire Away

Kacey Musgraves – Slow Burn

Johnny Cash – Hurt

Lana Del Rey – Ride

Noah Kahan – Stick Season (tone & storytelling)

Instrumentation & Sound Palette

Primary Elements

Acoustic guitar (picked or soft strum)

Electric guitar with tremolo / spring reverb

Warm bass guitar

Live or live-sounding drums (simple, steady groove)

Supporting Textures (Optional)

Slide guitar

Subtle harmonica

Low piano or organ pad

Natural room ambience

Avoid

Trap drums

Heavy synth leads

EDM drops

Overly glossy pop processing

Tempo, Key & Structure

Tempo: 85–105 BPM

Key: Minor or modal (for emotional weight)

Structure:

Intro (guitar + ambience)

Verse (minimal)

Pre-Chorus (gradual lift)

Chorus (emotional peak, not loud)

Bridge (stripped reset)

Final chorus with subtle build
PS: This is a great opportunity if the song IS GREAT as I would need another 4 tracks in the same vain so please bring your A GAME.
Happy To discuss SPLIT SHEETS.

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